9 days. It’s hard to believe there are only 9 days left with our competitive journey that is Someday, I’ll Wish. Let’s end strong.
As we look forward, please make sure we are taking care of our individual responsibilities. This includes pass-offs and membership needs like band fees, paying for our drumline jerseys, and having class supplies (sticks and pads).
Cycle 2, Week 3, B Week, November 1 - 7
Sunday
No rehearsals, free
Monday
A1 - Run Someday, I’ll Wish + independent time to work on All-Region Solos. Recording October Rhythm Check
A3 - Run Someday, I’ll Wish, Pad fundamentals and Snare Solos, With Mr. Mehrafshan. Recording October Rhythm Check
No Rehearsal
Tuesday
No School
Wednesday
A1 and A3 - All Region Snare solo + Guided practice for Mallet Solos
Snare Pass-Off 2 Due by the end of the day.
After School rehearsal from 3:30-6:30
Thursday
B5 - Someday, I’ll Wish, Mallet Solos work
After School Rehearsal from 3:30-5:30
Friday (B Day)
B5 - Someday, I’ll Wish, Mallet Solos work
Saturday
Looking ahead
After School rehearsal on Monday (3:30-6:30), November 9
USBands Southwestern Championships at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday, November 10. Performance at 6:00pm
POSSIBLE Playoff Football game will be on Thursday or Friday (Nov. 12 or 13)
Saturday, November 14 - Freshmen All-Region Band Auditions
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.
Drumline Jerseys - Updated
As we begin the month of November, we need to turn our attention to any remaining payments due to drumline jerseys. The majority have not provided payments for jerseys. All payments should be made before Thanksgiving break. At this point, all payments made should be in full, or any remaining balance owed after providing partial payments.
Drumline Jerseys cost $59.
Click HERE for payment instructions.
3 of 10 have provided an initial payment.
Still need payments from: ER, EL, AR, RM, RM, DA, CR, KD
Lewisville Drumline Invitational, USBands Southwest Regional
In addition to our performance at the UIL Area Contest, we have two additional marching band contests.
Saturday, November 7 - Lewisville Drumline Invitational
Tuesday, November 10 - USBands Southwest Championship at AT&T Stadium
Details have been added for the Lewisvillle Drumline Invitational.
Cycle 2 Grading + All-Region/Semester Solo Project
Cycle 2 sees far less “participation” grades as we wrap up our marching season on November 10. As a result, all grades, including our performance grades will have a greater impact on your grade in band. Be advised that zeros will have a greater impact on your overall grade. Please turn in pass off videos when they are due.
Pass off 5 (2nd half of snare etude) is due by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 4.
video recordings must have clear audio, with face, hands and playing surface in view.
videos should be uploaded to our band app chat thread or emailed to Mr. Collins if there are technical difficulties.
For Your Reference: Flip Folder Selections
For this week’s game, you will need to make sure your flip folder includes the following selections:
Fight Song
Deep In the Heart of Texas (battery)
Cheer Riffs
Made You Look
College Favorite Time-outs 2
Hip Hop Stadium Blasters
Fireball
Seven Nation Army
You Belong With Me
September
Dance the Night
Doom
Never Gonna Give You Up
Great job having music this week. Everyone needs an actual flip folder (the hard plastic part)
Reminders:
Mandatory Band events scheduled with at least 2 weeks are major grades
A parent must email Mr. Collins in advance of the event to have unavoidable conflicts be considered excused.
Points will be deducted for being late and/or not having necessary supplies.
Hats, proper shoes, athletic clothing appropriate from warm-weather, and a large, reusable water bottle are required for all rehearsals.
Please meet expectations for performance, including attire and hair. Review expectations for hair through previous updates.
Weekly Supply Check:
Personal Pair of Drumsticks for Monday - Minor Grade
Upcoming Performance Assignments:
All-Region Pass off 5 - 2nd half of Snare Solo - due November 4- Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 6 - 2nd half of 2 mallet solo + 2nd half of 4 mallet solo - due November 13 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 7 - 2nd half of timpani + All Solos learned - due November 20 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 8 - Recorded Performance of entire Snare Solo + 4 mallet solo - due December 1 - Major Grade
All-Region Pass off 9 - Recorded Performance of entire Timpani Solo + 2 mallet solo - Due December 4 - Major Grade
Fall Band Auditions - December 9 - Major Grade
Grades may be made up or improved. Late submissions/retakes may be made up for consideration of full credit if done within 1 week of the due date. Late submissions/retakes may be made up for consideration of 90% full credit if done within 2 weeks of due date. Late submissions/retakes may be made up for consideration of up to 70% full credit if done after 2 weeks of due date. It is the student’s responsibility to set up and communicate make up assignments with Mr. Collins
Stay Connected
Things happen, please stay in contact and communicate whenever necessary. You can always contact Mr. Collins via the Band App or through email (ncollins@garlandisd.net)
