Congratulations are in order for the 11th best 5A band in the area between Dallas and Arkansas!
As a judge said it in his tape yesterday, you performed one of, if not the best, performance this program has ever had. Please take pride in that success that has come from the hard work you have put into “Someday, I’ll Wish.”
This week, we start to switch to our next season of band, while still keeping a focus on our 2 remaining marching contests.
Cycle 2, Week 2, B Week, Oct 25 - 31
Sunday
No rehearsals, free
Monday
A1 - Run Someday, I’ll Wish + independent time to work on All-Region Solos.
A3 - Run Someday, I’ll Wish, Pad fundamentals and Snare Solos
After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday
B5 - Run Still I Wish, All-Region Snare
No Rehearsal after school
Wednesday (PSAT Day)
Run out drumline performance has been cancelled
A1 and A3 (If we have class) - All Region Snare solo + Guided practice for Mallet Solos
After School rehearsal from 3:30-5:30 (Music only, on campus, no outdoors)
Band Movie Night - 6:00-8:00pm (optional social event)
Thursday
B5 - Start at JV Stadium to run drill team routine, rehearse Stands tunes, adding Never Gonna Give You Up
Away Football Game at RL Turner (Standridge Stadium) - Call Time is 3:15, Estimated Return time is 11:00pm
Friday (B Day)
B5 - Unload the Trailer - All Region work.
No rehearsal after school
Saturday
Free!
Looking ahead
After School rehearsals on Monday (3:30-5:30) and Wednesday (Campus, 3:30-6:30)
Football game will be on Thursday, November 5 v Creekview at Williams Stadium (Senior Night!)
Saturday, November 7 - Lewisville Drumline Invitational from 7am-5pm
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)
