Percussion: Week of Sept 6 - 12

Written By Nathaniel Collins

Happy Labor Day Weekend! We’re all looking forward to a great parade tomorrow.

As we move forward with week 5, please keep an eye on the upcoming contest schedule as well as stay on top of your grades. The 6 week progress report will be coming soon and affects eligibility through our contest season.

Cycle 1, Week 5, A Week, Sept 6 - 12

  • Sunday

    • No rehearsals, free

  • Monday

  • Tuesday

    • B5 - Learn that Taylor Swift song, Run Still I Wish

    • No rehearsal after school - Make sure you have completed all assignments in your other classes.

  • Wednesday

    • A1 - We will stay indoors. Run Still I Wish, Learn that Taylor Swift song, 2 Mallet Region - Pass off for Part 3

    • A3 - Still I Wish and 2 Mallet Region, Pass off for Part 3

    • After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 6:30 at Naaman Forest

  • Thursday

    • B5 - Run through show music and pep music

    • Home Football Game v Saginaw (Williams Stadium). Students called immediately after school, Game starts at 7, 10:30 estimated dismissal

  • Friday (A Day) Fan Pledge Day

    • A1 - Fundamentals and Still I Wish

    • A3 - Fundamentals and Still I Wish

    • After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 6:30 at Naaman Forest

    • Parent Meeting 7pm

  • Saturday

Looking Ahead

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.

All-Region/Semester Solo Project

Pass off 2 (Half of 2 mallet solo) is due by the end of the day on Saturday, Sept 12

  • 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

  • That Taylor Swift song… You Belong With Me?

Great job having music this week. Everyone needs an actual flip folder (the hard plastic part)

Labor Day Parade and Rehearsal

Our band is participating in the 2026 City of Garland Labor Day Parade. Please check the details for this event and following rehearsal HERE.

Drumline Jerseys

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.

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.

Weekly Supply Check:

  • Pencil, in hand with rehearsals focusing on All-Region music - Minor Grade

Upcoming Performance Assignments:

  • Part 3 Pass off, Memorized at tempo, with proper mark time - September 9 - Major Grade

  • Warm-Up Set 3 - September 9 - Minor Grade

  • All-Region Pass off 2. - 1st half of 2 mallet solo - due by end of day on September 12 - Minor Grade

  • Part 4 Pass off, Memorized at tempo, with proper mark time - September 16 - Major Grade

  • All-Region Pass off 3 - 1st half of timpani solo - due September 25 - 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)

Class Calendar (Print Version)
Weekly Breakdown of Assignments and Performances
Fall 2026 Google Drive
Class Expectations
Nathaniel Collins
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