Percussion: Oct 18 - 24
“Welcome Back.” That may sound a little silly following our activities during fall break. Congratulations on your success the past two weekends. In just 8 days, you have earned a class championship, best percussion award, a unanimous division 1 rating, and have qualified for the UIL Area Contest. Your work this season is paying off. Let’s keep it up and add more achievements with the several contests we have still on the horizon.
When we return on Tuesday, we plan to focus on cleaning and adding more impact to your show. We have rehearsals on Wednesday and Friday, with a game on Thursday. UIL Area contest is a full day event with a Preliminary and Final round.
Cycle 2, Week 1, A Week, Oct 18 - 24
Sunday
No rehearsals, free
Monday
No School
Rehearsal has been canceled due to student conflicts
Tuesday
B5 - Run Still I Wish,
No Rehearsal after school
Wednesday
A1 - We will go outside - Focus will be reviewing drill and cleaning music with drill. Load the trailer.
A3 - Mr. Mehrafshan will lead class, focus on music. Loading the trailer.
Stadium Rehearsal from 4:00-8:00 at Williams Stadium
Thursday
Before School - Unload. the Trailer
B5 - Start at JV Stadium to run drill team routine, rehearse Someday, I’ll Wish in class
Home Football Game v North Richland Hills (Williams Stadium). Call Time is 3:15, Estimated Return time is 10:30pm
Friday (A Day)
A1+A3 - Unload the Trailer, Run Someday, I’ll Wish, Study Hall.
After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 7:30 at Naaman Forest
Saturday
Looking ahead
After School rehearsals on Monday (3:30-5:30) and Wednesday (Williams Stadium)
Football game will be on Thursday, October 29 @ Standridge Stadium
Saturday, October 31 (Halloween) - 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.
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 Friday, October 30.
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.
Drumline Jerseys
Please make a payment this week if you have not already done so.
Drumline Jerseys are In! Students will be receiving their jersey on Monday. This year, they cost $59. If you ordered and are receiving a jersey this year, you will need to reimburse the band boosters for this purchase. Jerseys must be paid before Thanksgiving break. Paying in installments is acceptable, but please make at least 1 payment every month from September-November.
Click HERE for payment instructions.
3 of 10 have provided an initial payment.
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:
Proper attire for our contest performances on Tuesday and Saturday - Minor Grade
Upcoming Performance Assignments:
All-Region Pass off 5 - 2nd half of Snare Solo - due October 30 - 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)
