Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Sandie Band Newsletter 9/13/10-9/18/10

SANDIE BAND


Week of September 13 -September 18



Hey Band!



I’ll make this one short and sweet. Here is your day –by day schedule.

Obviously this will be a very busy week for all of us.



MONDAY – Full Band Rehearsal 4-6

TUESDAY-THURSDAY - Section Rehearsals - Get music to Scene 2 played-off.

WEDNESDAY – Money for Friday meal due after school



THURSDAY – HOMECOMING PARADE

Meet at 6:30 Wear Jeans and band shirts



FRIDAY – FOOTBALL GAME AHS vs. MIDLAND LEE



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 TRI-STATE FAIR PARADE

Meet at 8:30 for uniform check-out. Leave for parade on buses at 9:00a.m. We are entry number 89. We will take some pictures of you in your uniforms while we are waiting. We expect to be back to the band hall around noon.



Thanks for the time and energy that you are putting forth to make this

years’ band so exceptional. Keep up the good work.



September 23 Fall Concert with Crockett and Bonham

September 25 – Marchathon/ Drum line competition in Lubbock



Have a great weekend!





Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins

Sandie Band Newsletter 9/6/10-9/11/10

SANDIE BAND


Week of September 6 -September 11



Hey Band!



Thanks for your hard work this week. Great job at the game tonight!



NO AFTERNOON PRACTICE THIS MONDAY. Enjoy your extra day off. It will be a while before get another two day break.



Section Rehearsal schedule is on the back. Note the time and day for your section – If you cannot attend please let us know and fill out the pink “notice of conflict” form.



We will not travel to the out of town game on Friday.



Saturday, September 11 -10:a.m. – 11:00a.m.

WTAMU Music Faculty will host the All-Region Audition music help session. You will receive a group lesson on music that we will all be working on later this year. There is no charge and I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get help from an expert on your instrument.



If you have not turned in handbook forms, those are due NOW.

Band fee is also due unless you have made special arrangements for paying.



Upcoming Events:

September 16 – Homecoming Parade

September 17 – Football AHS vs. Midland Lee (Homecoming Game)

September 23 Fall Concert with Crockett and Bonham

September 25 - Marchathon



Have a great weekend!





Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins

Sandie Band Newsletter 8/30/10-9/3/10

SANDIE BAND


Week of August 30-September 3



Hey Band!



Great job this week! We are really proud of the work that all of you have done

since the beginning of summer band. Next week will be an exciting time as we

put the entire first drill together for our first halftime performance.



Full Band Rehearsal Monday after school – 4-6

(We will not rehearse the following Monday – Labor Day)



Wednesday Morning “Panoramic Picture” - You will need to be at school at 7:00a.m. Change into your uniform. (don’t forget long black socks and black shoes) The picture will be taken at 7:30. After the picture you will change out of uniform and we will continue with a regular band rehearsal.



Music playoff Tuesday-Thursday – Sign up for times. Finish Scene 1. Section rehearsals will start the following week.



Football game against Palo Duro on Friday. Band Queen “coronation” will also be a part of this halftime show.



If you have not turned in handbook forms, those are due NOW.

Band fee is also due unless you have made special arrangements for paying.



ADD TO YOUR BAND CALENDAR –THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Fall Concert with Crockett and Bonham



Have a great weekend!





Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins