Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Everything you ever wanted to know about band !!! (well, at least for the next couple of weeks)


Hi folks! Here are the facts for the next couple of weeks:
If you are reading this, please email everybody you know that is in band that the blog is updated!

MINIONS: Read the minion's blog at www.bandminions.blogspot.com I will be updating it very soon! as in tonight!

Tomorrow, Thursday aug 26th, 2004

Rehearsal 7:00 am -10:00 am starting inside
You will be receiving the fight song and the star spangled banner. Be ready to rock!


Friday, August 27th 2004
GAMEDAY!

-Tailgate (food!) begins at 4:00pm at the mesa (the flat grassy area near the band room). Main entree provided. Bring dessert and snacky things to share if you wish.

-OFFICIAL REPORT TIME FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS IS 4:45PM

-OFFICIAL UNIFORM FOR THIS GAME IS THE SUMMER UNIFORM (band shirt, khaki shorts, tennis shoes). Sue, please note this so you don't kill me! I made this decision with Mrs. Hamill due to the high of 86f and predicted temp of 80f at game time. Next week is supposed to be at least 10 degrees cooler, so we will be swtiching back to normal uniforms at that time.

-Pregame performance time is 6:45pm, Kickoff is at 7:00pm, band will be all done around 9:30 or 10:00pm

Monday, Aug 30st, 2004

All Marching band members report for practice at the stadium at 5:00PM (not morning)and practice until 7:00 pm

Tuesday aug 31st, wed sept 1, thursday sept 2nd 2004 Practices each day from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

Friday GAMEDAY!!! TBA


OKay... Now for some juicy dirt!

This is unnoficial, but soon to be come official. U of M called gave me two dates for this year's athletic band sub program! The two dates are:

Oct 16th Hockey band vs. St. Lawernce 4pm-10:30 pm committment

and.... Drum roll please....

dec 31 MEN'S BASKETBALL BAND vs UNC (ashville)... WOW! Committment 1pm-about 5:00 pm

Both of these dates are tentative. Have a veteran tell you more about this if you are new to the program. To put it in a nutshell, even if you are a sparty fan, YOU REALLY WANT TO GO ON THESE TRIPS.

Also, I have begun to resolve my backlog of phone messages and emails. If you have not already gotten a call or email back from me, expect one either tomorrow or friday (aug 27th)

ok... that's it for now...



Wednesday, August 04, 2004

Hello Bando Bloggers!

Here is some more information that will hopefully be helpful:

PAY YOUR BAND CAMP FEE! $165.00


Squad leader seminar:

August 5, 2004
Report time is 8:00 we hope to be done by 2pm. Lunch will be served. Bring your instrument and marching shoes!


New member orientation:

August 6th, 2004
Report time is 8 am. We hope to be done by 1pm. Lunch will be served. People required to be there are all squad leaders, drum majors and ANYONE WHOSE FIRST YEAR IN MARCHING BAND IS THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR. Bring your instrument and tennis shoes. We will be marching outside so wear "active" clothing and bring sunscreen/bugdope. If you need to sign out a school owned instrument, you will be able to sign it out then. If you have not been fitted for a uniform, you can be fitted then. Part of new member orientation is to let the kids know what to bring, what to expect, and what not to bring to camp. There will be a sheet sent home with them so parents can see as well.


All members:
-If you need to sign out an instrument, stop in on thursday or friday, or be there at least 1/2 hour before report time on monday august 9th (the day we leave for camp).

-If you still need to be fitted for a uniform, Mrs. Baker will be in 9am-12noon on thursday for returning members.

-You may bring one piece of luggage, one bag for bedding (sheet, pillow, sleeping bag), and your instrument. Make sure to bring raingear, sunscreen, extra socks, bug spray, extra gear for your instrument, and a flip folder.

-DON'T BRING TV's, VIDEO GAMES, CDPLAYERS, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT PEOPLE LIKE TO STEAL.

-DON'T BRING FOOD BECAUSE THE ANIMALS LIKE TO SHARE!

-REPORT TIME FOR EVERYONE IN MARCHING BAND IS 7AM MONDAY MORNING. It will take a long time to load the bus, so dont be late.

-YOU MUST HAVE YOU MED FORM FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY THE TIME YOU GET ON THE BUS OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO!!!

-RETURN TIME FROM BAND CAMP IS BETWEEN 3 AND 4PM on friday. PLan on giving a brief parent performance.

OK.. I think that is it. Anything else, check the previous 3-4 posts on this blog. If you still have questions after that, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com

Mr. Smigell