Region Help session on Wednesday – 5-6:30p.m.
Game on Thursday
Pep Rally schedule.
Come to the band hall directly from 5th period. Make sure to get assignments from your 6th and 7th period teachers on Wednesday. We will load and leave as soon as possible. (2:30) Wear jeans and travel shirts for the trip down.
Dinner will be at Furr’s in Lubbock around 4:30.
We will unload and change at the stadium. (Lowery Field)
Game starts at 7:30.
Arrive back at AHS around 12:30a.m.
Let’s have a great trip – have fun, remember that your actions reflect on our entire group. Let’s represent Amarillo High with class and maturity.
Check-in at the end of first period Friday morning (8:50)
Veteran’s Day Parade - Saturday, November 7
Meet at AHS at 8:30a.m. to change into uniforms
Leave for the parade staging area at 9:00
Parade starts at 10:00.
We are entry number 59 (the fourth band)
We should be done around noon.
Upcoming events:
Region music help session – Thursday, November 12
Play-off game – Friday or Saturday, November 13 or 14 to be confirmed next week
Region Band auditions – Tuesday, November 17
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Sandie Band - October 22 - October 24
Hey Band!
Congratulations on a great job at the UIL Marching Contest last Saturday. Judges comments included “what a great show, great music,great use of color guard.” A special thanks to all the parents (and students) who worked at the contest throughout the day. I have heard nothing but positive comments and compliments from the visiting directors about the outstanding job that the Amarillo High parents did as hosts for the contest - Just one more reason to be especially proud of the Golden Sandie Band.
No section rehearsals today. We will be involved with the Middle School District Band auditions that afternoon.
Game Friday in Odessa – AHS vs. OHS:
We will leave immediately after third period (lunch provided on the bus)
We will eat dinner at Furr’s before the game.
Kick-off is at 7:30.
Expect to be home around 3:00A.M.
Let’s have a great trip – have fun, remember that your actions reflect on our entire group. Let’s represent Amarillo High with class and maturity.
UIL 2A Area Contest will be held in Amarillo, Saturday, October 24. If you would like to work at the contest sign up with one of the directors before Thursday.
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
Congratulations on a great job at the UIL Marching Contest last Saturday. Judges comments included “what a great show, great music,great use of color guard.” A special thanks to all the parents (and students) who worked at the contest throughout the day. I have heard nothing but positive comments and compliments from the visiting directors about the outstanding job that the Amarillo High parents did as hosts for the contest - Just one more reason to be especially proud of the Golden Sandie Band.
No section rehearsals today. We will be involved with the Middle School District Band auditions that afternoon.
Game Friday in Odessa – AHS vs. OHS:
We will leave immediately after third period (lunch provided on the bus)
We will eat dinner at Furr’s before the game.
Kick-off is at 7:30.
Expect to be home around 3:00A.M.
Let’s have a great trip – have fun, remember that your actions reflect on our entire group. Let’s represent Amarillo High with class and maturity.
UIL 2A Area Contest will be held in Amarillo, Saturday, October 24. If you would like to work at the contest sign up with one of the directors before Thursday.
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Sandie Band - October 8, October 10 2009
Hey Band!
Congratulations on a great job at the Tall City Marching Festival last Saturday and for representing Amarillo High School the way you did last weekend. We really appreciate the mature conduct and cooperation that you displayed throughout the trip. I can’t imagine traveling with a better group of young people than the Golden Sandie Band.
Game Tonight: Meet at 4:30 for rehearsal. Wear travel shirts, jeans and tennis shoes. Performance in uniform will be contingent on the weather.
October 10 Hi-Plains Marching Contest –Dick Bivins Stadium
Meet at AHS at 1:00 – Rehearsal, load equipment, change into uniforms
2:00 – Leave for stadium (you will bring change of clothes on the bus with you)
3:40 – AHS Pre-lim Performance
4:30 – Announcement of ratings
5:00 – Change out of uniforms – We’ll have dinner for you at the stadium – change back into uniforms after we eat
6:30 – Finals begin – Performance time to be announced
8:30 – Announcement of finals results
October 17
UIL Region Marching Contest, Dick Bivins Stadium
AHS performs at 8:30. We will meet at 5. More details next week
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
Congratulations on a great job at the Tall City Marching Festival last Saturday and for representing Amarillo High School the way you did last weekend. We really appreciate the mature conduct and cooperation that you displayed throughout the trip. I can’t imagine traveling with a better group of young people than the Golden Sandie Band.
Game Tonight: Meet at 4:30 for rehearsal. Wear travel shirts, jeans and tennis shoes. Performance in uniform will be contingent on the weather.
October 10 Hi-Plains Marching Contest –Dick Bivins Stadium
Meet at AHS at 1:00 – Rehearsal, load equipment, change into uniforms
2:00 – Leave for stadium (you will bring change of clothes on the bus with you)
3:40 – AHS Pre-lim Performance
4:30 – Announcement of ratings
5:00 – Change out of uniforms – We’ll have dinner for you at the stadium – change back into uniforms after we eat
6:30 – Finals begin – Performance time to be announced
8:30 – Announcement of finals results
October 17
UIL Region Marching Contest, Dick Bivins Stadium
AHS performs at 8:30. We will meet at 5. More details next week
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sandie Band - September 28-October 2
Hey Band!
This is the beginning of three very big weeks for the Golden Sandie Band. You will have the opportunity to show just how hard you have worked since July and August and the chance to perform in front of large audiences who are there for you and appreciate a quality performance. Included in this newsletter are the schedules for this Friday and Saturday, and the following two week’s contest schedules.
Grades will be turned in Friday.
Students with a grade below 70 will not be eligible for Pre-UIL or UIL contest. You need to do everything possible this week to take care of incomplete work, make up tests and attend tutorials so that you are eligible for the second six weeks.
Music Playoff- Section Rehearsals
This is the final week to get music played off and receive credit for this six weeks. Failure to attempt will result in a failing grade.
Section rehearsals will begin this week – Bring region music with your name on it, measures numbered and a pencil. Section rehearsals will last for 45 minutes. Attendance and work done during this time will be part of the six weeks grade. Section rehearsal schedule is attached.
Travel Procedures
Please look at the band handbook concerning our travel policies and procedures. Since this will be our first out of town trip and the first overnight for the marching band it is important that everyone understand our expectations. Forms from the band handbook are due immediately.
Thursday, October 8 - AHS vs. Lubbock Monterey
Bonham and Crockett Middle School Bands will perform in the stands with us during the first half and stay for our performance during halftime. This will be a great opportunity to show our future Sandies what they have to look forward to and make them feel welcome and eager to be members of the Golden Sandie Band
Saturday, October 10 - Pre UIL Performance, Dick Bivins Stadium
Meet at 1:00. (Rehearsal, change into uniforms and travel to stadium)
Pre-lim performance is at 3:40, with the announcement of results following the WTAMU Band’s exhibition at 4:30. The finals schedule will be determined after the pre-lim results. We will make arrangements for food between the pre-lims and finals. The selection of Grand Champion and recognition of outstanding color guard and percussion will be part of this competition and is a great opportunity for us to compete with the best bands in our area.
October 17
UIL Region Marching Contest, Dick Bivins Stadium
Contest Schedule attached – Tentative plans are to meet at AHS at 5:30p.m. to prepare for the UIL contest (rehearse, change, inspection, etc.). You will get a complete itinerary for this week later.
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
This is the beginning of three very big weeks for the Golden Sandie Band. You will have the opportunity to show just how hard you have worked since July and August and the chance to perform in front of large audiences who are there for you and appreciate a quality performance. Included in this newsletter are the schedules for this Friday and Saturday, and the following two week’s contest schedules.
Grades will be turned in Friday.
Students with a grade below 70 will not be eligible for Pre-UIL or UIL contest. You need to do everything possible this week to take care of incomplete work, make up tests and attend tutorials so that you are eligible for the second six weeks.
Music Playoff- Section Rehearsals
This is the final week to get music played off and receive credit for this six weeks. Failure to attempt will result in a failing grade.
Section rehearsals will begin this week – Bring region music with your name on it, measures numbered and a pencil. Section rehearsals will last for 45 minutes. Attendance and work done during this time will be part of the six weeks grade. Section rehearsal schedule is attached.
Travel Procedures
Please look at the band handbook concerning our travel policies and procedures. Since this will be our first out of town trip and the first overnight for the marching band it is important that everyone understand our expectations. Forms from the band handbook are due immediately.
Thursday, October 8 - AHS vs. Lubbock Monterey
Bonham and Crockett Middle School Bands will perform in the stands with us during the first half and stay for our performance during halftime. This will be a great opportunity to show our future Sandies what they have to look forward to and make them feel welcome and eager to be members of the Golden Sandie Band
Saturday, October 10 - Pre UIL Performance, Dick Bivins Stadium
Meet at 1:00. (Rehearsal, change into uniforms and travel to stadium)
Pre-lim performance is at 3:40, with the announcement of results following the WTAMU Band’s exhibition at 4:30. The finals schedule will be determined after the pre-lim results. We will make arrangements for food between the pre-lims and finals. The selection of Grand Champion and recognition of outstanding color guard and percussion will be part of this competition and is a great opportunity for us to compete with the best bands in our area.
October 17
UIL Region Marching Contest, Dick Bivins Stadium
Contest Schedule attached – Tentative plans are to meet at AHS at 5:30p.m. to prepare for the UIL contest (rehearse, change, inspection, etc.). You will get a complete itinerary for this week later.
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sandie Band - Week of September 14-18
Hey Band!
Congratulations on a fine performance Friday night. We are very proud of the hard work that you have put into band this year. We also want to commend those of you who got up early to attend the All- State Help session last Saturday. Continue to work hard individually, and as sections. Set high standards for yourself, your section and our entire band. Remember the quality of the work put in, will determine the quality of the final product.
Monday Rehearsal 4-6p.m.
Adding the last drill is this week’s objective.
Tuesday-Thursday –Music Playoff – This week we add the closer to music playoff requirements. Passing off the opener and second tune should be completed for a 100 average in band.
Each piece is worth two test grades. Music not attempted will be posted as zeros.
Wednesday – 7:30a.m
Last day to turn in orders for Sonic/Papa Murphy value cards
Thursday – Homecoming Parade
Wear band shirts, jeans and tennis shoes for the parade.
Meet at 6:30p.m. Parade starts at 7 p.m. with pep rally following.
Friday – Homecoming Football Game AHS vs. Odessa Permian
Sign-up forms/$300 deposit for New York Trip - due today!
Pep Rally at 10:00
Dinner served in the cafeteria at 3:45
(cost $3.00) Final count will be turned in Thursday afternoon.
Meet at 4:30p.m.for rehearsal. Change into uniforms, leave for the stadium at 6:00.
Pre-Game March will start at 6:50, kick-off at 7:30.
Saturday, September 19
Tri- State Fair Parade
Meet at the band hall Saturday morning at 8:15 to check out uniforms. Buses will leave at 9:00. We are entry #9 this year (the second band after WTAMU), so we should be finished and back at the school before noon.
Calendar Update!!
Tall City Marching Contest - October 3 – in Midland
We’ve been waiting for our district to agree to pay for this trip and received this on Friday. You will get a complete itinerary for this trip when all the details are worked out. Tentative plans are to leave on Friday morning for San Angelo, perform at the football game and stay overnight in San Angelo; travel to Midland (2.5 hours) on Saturday morning, performing that morning at the contest and leave for home around 1:00, getting us back to Amarillo around 6 Saturday evening. Lunch on Saturday would be the only meal that you will need to pay for. Having this marching contest and an out of town San Angelo football game on the same weekend presented us with this unique opportunity to compete with other bands that we usually see in a “state year”.
Important Future Events:
October 10
Pre UIL Performance, Dick Bivins Stadium
Warm-up, change, travel over to the stadium from 3-5 with finals later that evening (which we expect to be in) Grand champion and recognition of outstanding color guard and percussion will be part of this competition.
October 17
UIL Region Marching Contest, Dick Bivins Stadium
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
Congratulations on a fine performance Friday night. We are very proud of the hard work that you have put into band this year. We also want to commend those of you who got up early to attend the All- State Help session last Saturday. Continue to work hard individually, and as sections. Set high standards for yourself, your section and our entire band. Remember the quality of the work put in, will determine the quality of the final product.
Monday Rehearsal 4-6p.m.
Adding the last drill is this week’s objective.
Tuesday-Thursday –Music Playoff – This week we add the closer to music playoff requirements. Passing off the opener and second tune should be completed for a 100 average in band.
Each piece is worth two test grades. Music not attempted will be posted as zeros.
Wednesday – 7:30a.m
Last day to turn in orders for Sonic/Papa Murphy value cards
Thursday – Homecoming Parade
Wear band shirts, jeans and tennis shoes for the parade.
Meet at 6:30p.m. Parade starts at 7 p.m. with pep rally following.
Friday – Homecoming Football Game AHS vs. Odessa Permian
Sign-up forms/$300 deposit for New York Trip - due today!
Pep Rally at 10:00
Dinner served in the cafeteria at 3:45
(cost $3.00) Final count will be turned in Thursday afternoon.
Meet at 4:30p.m.for rehearsal. Change into uniforms, leave for the stadium at 6:00.
Pre-Game March will start at 6:50, kick-off at 7:30.
Saturday, September 19
Tri- State Fair Parade
Meet at the band hall Saturday morning at 8:15 to check out uniforms. Buses will leave at 9:00. We are entry #9 this year (the second band after WTAMU), so we should be finished and back at the school before noon.
Calendar Update!!
Tall City Marching Contest - October 3 – in Midland
We’ve been waiting for our district to agree to pay for this trip and received this on Friday. You will get a complete itinerary for this trip when all the details are worked out. Tentative plans are to leave on Friday morning for San Angelo, perform at the football game and stay overnight in San Angelo; travel to Midland (2.5 hours) on Saturday morning, performing that morning at the contest and leave for home around 1:00, getting us back to Amarillo around 6 Saturday evening. Lunch on Saturday would be the only meal that you will need to pay for. Having this marching contest and an out of town San Angelo football game on the same weekend presented us with this unique opportunity to compete with other bands that we usually see in a “state year”.
Important Future Events:
October 10
Pre UIL Performance, Dick Bivins Stadium
Warm-up, change, travel over to the stadium from 3-5 with finals later that evening (which we expect to be in) Grand champion and recognition of outstanding color guard and percussion will be part of this competition.
October 17
UIL Region Marching Contest, Dick Bivins Stadium
Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins
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