Percussion: Oct 4-17 (Week 9 + Fall Break)
This marching season continues to provide unexpected curveballs. The rain heavily impacted our HOCO activities and contest participation. With that said, our Homecoming game was very memorable, as we hope our combined rehearsal on Thursday was memorable for our future rangers. Thank you for doing so much to make the most of the week and being one of the best parts of our learning community!
This week is all about finishing our show. We have our last sets of drill and we will be implementing our props. The goal is to go into our Fall break with a complete show that we can perform on Saturday and clean before UIL in just 2 weeks! Don’t forget eligibility for UIL Area, the Lewisville Drumline Invitational, and the USBands Southwest Regional performance at AT&T Stadium is determined this week.
Programming Note: This update will cover Week 9 and Fall Break. The next Percussion Update will be on Sunday, October 18.
Cycle 1, Week 9, A Week, Oct 4 - 10 + Fall Break, Oct 11 - 17
Sunday
No rehearsals, free
Monday
A1 - We will go outside - Focus is learning final sets of drill and cleaning sets 48-56.
A3 - Mr. Mehrafshan will lead class, focus on music.
After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 5:30 at Naaman Forest, Percussion plan to go outside.
Tuesday
B5 - Run Still I Wish, Learn “Doom” - 4 Mallet Region Day
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 4:30-7:30 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
Away Football Game at Newman Smith (Standridge Stadium). Call Time is 3:15, Estimated Return time is 11:00pm
Friday (A Day)
A1+A3 - Unload the Trailer, Run Someday, I’ll Wish, Study Hall.
After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 6:30 at Naaman Forest
Saturday
USBands Midlothian - 6:45am call
Fall Break from October 11 - 17
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday - No Band Activities
Wednesday - No rehearsal (we have canceled the rehearsal originally scheduled on this date)
Thursday, October 15
Mandatory Rehearsal from 11am-3pm at Naaman Forest
Friday, October 16
Mandatory Rehearsal from 11am-3pm at HBJ Stadium
Saturday, October 17
Region 3 UIL Adjudication Call Time is 8:30am
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.
Fall Break - Very Important Band Events, Saturday October 10 + Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17
Fall break will offer several needed days to recover ahead of the second cycle. However, marching band season continues forward, centered around our state assessed UIL Region performance on Saturday, October 17. As a result, we have several required events that have been on our calendar for months to help you plan accordingly. Here is a run down for your review:
Saturday, October 10 - USBands Midlothian Contest - ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE
Thursday, October 15 - Mandatory rehearsal from 11am-3pm at Naaman Forest
Friday, October 16 - Mandatory rehearsal from 11am-3pm at HBJ Stadium (our final rehearsal before UIL Region)
Saturday, October 17 - Region 3 UIL Adjudication Performance - 8:30 call time.
All-Region/Semester Solo Project
Pass off 3 (Half of Timpani solo) was due by the end of the day on Friday, October 2.
Thank you to Benji and Hannah for submitting this video. No one else has submitted this assignment. Grades will be updated by the end of the day Monday.
Pass off 4 (Half of 4 Mallet etude) is due by the end of the day on Friday, October 9.
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 3 - 1st half of timpani solo - due October 2 PAST DUE - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 4 - 1st half of 4 mallet solo. - due October 9 - Minor Grade
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)
