On Tuesday, we perform Someday, I’ll Wish for the last time. Congratulations on a great season, let’s end strong.
We will officially be shifting to our “Winter season” this week in class. There will be a big emphasis on All-Region solos. We will also be passing out Percussion Ensemble music and Winter Concert music.
Cycle 2, Week 4, A Week, November 8 - 14
Sunday
No rehearsals, free
Monday
A1 + A3 - All-Region Solos
Marching Band Rehearsal from 3:30 - 6:30
Tuesday
B5 - All-Region Solos
USBands Southwestern Championships at AT&T Stadium - Pulled out B7, Performance at 6, Estimated Dismissal from NFHS is between 10-10:30pm
Wednesday
A1 - Performance at Hickman Elementary - All percussionists are field-tripped out. 8-10am
A3 - Unload Trailer, All-Region Music.
Free After School
Thursday
B5 - All-Region Solos, reading percussion ensemble music
Free After School
Friday (A Day)
A1 + A3 - Reading Percussion Ensemble Music
Football Game - Away at Melissa at Kenny Deal Stadium (Playoffs) Call time is 3:15, dismissal is 11:00
Saturday
9th Grade All-Region Auditions (Hannah) at Rockwall-Heath HS.
Looking ahead
Percussion Ensemble (NFPE) rehearsal on Monday (3:30-5:30), November 16
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal (WE) on Thursday (3:30-5:30), November 19
POSSIBLE Playoff Football game will be on Thursday or Friday (Nov. 19 or 20)
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.
Still need payments from: AR, RM, RM, CR, KD
USBands Southwest Regional
We have one more marching band contest.
Tuesday, November 10 - USBands Southwest Championship at AT&T Stadium
Details have been added for the USBands Southwestern Championships.
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 6 (2nd half of both mallet etudes) is due by the end of the day on Friday, November 13.
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
Tusk
Shout It Out
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 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)B
