Percussion: Week of May 3 - 9
Another week has gone by and we move forward with only a few weeks left in the year and a new drumline in place.
Tonight we celebrate the year at our annual band banquet. At the end of the week, we celebrate the future with Future Ranger Weekend.
Cycle 4, Week 7 (B Week), May 3 - 9
Monday
During A1 - Pads, Fallen Stars, Graduation Music
No Rehearsal after school
Tuesday
During B5 - Pad Fundamentals, Graduation Music
During B6 - Pad Fundamentals, Doppletone, Graduation Music
During B7 - Mr. Mehrafshan working on Level 10-12 and Level E-F
No Rehearsal after school
Wednesday
During A1 - Fallen Stars, 4 Mallets, Graduation Music
No Rehearsal after school
Thursday
During B5 + B6 - 4 Mallet Fundamentals, Ensembles (Doppletone), Graduation Music
During B7 - Mr. Mehrafshan working on Level 11-12 and Level E/F
No Rehearsal after school
Friday (B Day)
During B5 + B6 - 4 Mallet Fundamentals, Ensembles (Doppletone), Pass Offs
During B7 - Mr. Collins working on Level 11-12 and Level E/F
Saturday
Sunday
Free
Weekly Band Updates + Announcements
Make sure you keep up with the weekly announcements for the whole band. You can access announcements at the top of the page, or by clicking HERE.
You can access the weekly band update by clicking HERE.
2026 Drumline Updates
Upcoming Dates
Music Clinics -May 16 from 12:00-2:00pm
Required for all members of the 2026-2027 Drumline
May Drumline Camp - May 26-29 from 10am-4:30 at Naaman Forest
Required for all members of the 2026-2027 Drumline
Action Items
Complete the member Google form, Due May 3
Join the Band App and our 2026-2027 Band Group
See our 2026-2027 Drumline placement below. Congratulations!
Visit the Percussion Page for more details and to access the drumline packet. Reach out to Mr. Collins at ncollins@garlandisd.net with any questions and to discuss any potential conflicts.
Graduation, Banquet and May Chamber Concert
Band Banquet on May 3
May Ensemble Concert on May 13
Fallen Stars and Doppletone will be performed
Graduation on May 23
After school Graduation Band Rehearsals on May 14 and 21 from 3:15-5:15
Details on these events are found in the weekly band newsletter.
Drumline Jersey Payment
Drumline Jersey payments are past due. Multiple students/families have not made payments and will be receiving notice in the coming week requesting payments be made immediately. Please review past weekly percussion updates for details on costs and how to provide payment.
Upcoming Assignments
Timpani, Drumset and 4 Mallet Pass-offs - 1 due each week (Minor Grade) and all due by May 15 (Major Grade)
