Sandie Band Newsletter

Sandie Band Newsletter 10/22/10-10/23/10

2010-10-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

SANDIE BAND

Hey Band!

Wow! What a great two weeks we’ve had – High Plains Champions, 1st Division from all judges at UIL Region Contest and now an opportunity to represent our school at the UIL Area Contest in Odessa, Saturday. We will compete with 25 of the best bands in the state for 10 spots in the finals and 5 spots at the State Championship Contest in San Antonio.

Friday, October 22

AHS vs. Lubbock Monterey Football Game

7:30 Regular rehearsal on the turf

9:40 Dismissed for Pep Rally

3:45 Meal in cafeteria – Money due ($5) on Wednesday

4:30 Rehearsal, change into uniforms

6:00 Leave for the stadium

When we return to school make absolutely sure that you get everything packed in your hanging bag for Saturday morning

Looooong Solid Black Socks!

Black shoes, Black shirt to wear under your uniform.

Saturday, October 23 – UIL Area Marching Contest

Ratliff Stadium - Odessa

2:30A.M. Meet at the band hall – Wear jeans, tennis shoes and band shirt for the trip down and back.

3:00A.M. – Leave for Odessa

7:30A.M Arrive at Odessa High School Campus –breakfast, rehearsal, change into uniform

8:45- Leave for Ratliff Stadium

9:10 – Warm-up time

10:30 Pre-lim performance time

After we perform we will change out of uniforms, have lunch at the stadium and watch the rest of the Pre-lims. You can wear shorts(school dress code) in the stadium in the afternoon if you want.

4:30 – Drum Major Retreat – Announcement of Finals

A random draw will determine the finals performance time. Our exact plans for the rest of the evening will be based on if we make finals when we perform. We will have food for you at the stadium after the pre-lims. Award ceremony and announcement of bands advancing to State will be at 9:00. We will load and leave as soon as finals are over.

2:30a.m Arrive back at Amarillo High School

General Information about the Contest

LOCATION: Ratliff Stadium; Odessa, Texas

BUS PARKING: Buses and equipment trucks will be parked in the EAST parking lot. AUTOMOBILES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE EAST PARKING LOT. Please have buses enter through the east gate off of Grandview Ave. Please let your parents and fans know that they MAY NOT park or drive on the east side of the stadium.

SEATING: Bands will sit in the EASTSIDE stands following their performance. Spectators will sit on the WESTSIDE. Bands will be allowed to sit on the WESTSIDE for the finals performances as long as they are in some sort of uniform (band shirts will suffice) and they sit together as a group. They will need to sit on either end of the stands so as to leave the middle section open for paying spectators.

ADMISSION: There will be an admission charge of $5.00 for all spectators six and older. Participating students and sponsors will be admitted free ONLY ON THE EASTSIDE of the stadium. Please announce this to your parents and fans.

LOST AND FOUND: Located in the Press Box.

VIDEO TAPING: If you plan to videotape with your own camera, please plan to do so in front of the Press Box. Trans-Global Video Productions will provide a professionally recorded DVD to each band. Other copies of the video will be available for purchase on the WESTSIDE of the stadium.

DRUM MAJOR There will be a Drum Major Retreat at the end of the Preliminary Round

RETREAT: of the Area Marching Contest. All Drum Majors will report to the ramp at

the northeast end of the stadium to be lined up according to the performance order of the round. Once organized, the group will move to the front sideline and each school will be recognized as an Area participant and the Drum Major(s) will be presented a plaque. The bands certified to perform in the Finals competition will then be announced. A similar retreat will also occur after the Finals competition. At that time, the bands certified to the State Marching Contest, plus two alternates, will be announced.

Odessa Schedule

2010-10-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.sandieband.com/index.php?page=forms See "Newsletter" for the schedule.

Sandie Band Newsletter 10/4/10-10/9/10

2010-10-03T20:37:00.000-07:00

SANDIE BAND

Week of October 4 - 9

Hey Band!

This promises to be your most exciting week of band so far this year. In fact, the next three weeks should be quite “a ride.” We want you to enjoy the ride. This is what you’ve worked for since August.

MONDAY – Full Band Rehearsal 4-6

TUESDAY-Wednesday - Section Rehearsals - Finish playing off music

THURSDAY, October 7 – FOOTBALL GAME IN LUBBOCK

1:05 – Dismissed from classes

Remind your teachers before Thursday (periods 5-7). If possible get work in advance so that you don’t get behind.

Leaving at 2:00p.m.

Dinner at Furr’s family dining – We will change into uniforms at the stadium.

The game is at Lowrey Field.

Wear jeans, tennis shoes and band shirt for the trip down and back.

We will be home around 12:30a.m.

We must have all of your medical forms before you sign the bus list!

We will have band Friday morning!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 HIGH PLAINS MARCHING FESTIVAL

This is an all-day event. (see attached contest information and schedule). The judging and performance format will be the same as the UIL Area contest in Odessa on October 23rd.

Meet at 12:30p.m. - Back at AHS around 9:30p.m.

We will warm-up, rehearse, load equipment and change into uniform here at school. We will leave on buses for Dick-Bivins Stadium at around 2:00. Our performance time for pre-lims is at 3:40. Announcement of ratings will be at 4:30. A random draw will determine the finals performance time. Our exact plans for the rest of the evening will be based on when we perform. We will have food for you at the stadium after the pre-lims. The finals performances will conclude with an awards assembly at 8:30p.m. after which we will load up and return to AHS. Weather has not been kind the past two years, so be prepared to adapt to whatever conditions the day brings.

We have a great show! You are already performing at a higher level than we were able to achieve in previous years. We want to continue to work hard, make improvements and go into competitions knowing that we have done everything possible to achieve our goals.

Here’s what’s coming up very soon.

Monday, October 11 – Rehearsal at Dick Bivins Stadium 4-6p.m.

Saturday, October 16 – UIL Region Marching Contest (Dick Bivins)

Friday, October 22 - Football Game AHS/Lubbock Monterey (Here)

Saturday, October 23 – UIL Area Marching Contest – Odessa

Tuesday, November 1,2 – UIL State Marching Contest – San Antonio

Have a great week!

Mr. Collins, Mr. Nuckols, Mrs. Collins

High Plains Marching Festival

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Parking: Bands enter the north parking lot from 3rd next to the Dilla Villa. Proceed to the western part of the parking lot. Spectators park in the south parking lot off 10th.

Admission: Gate admission is $3 for prelims and $3 for finals. Bands in uniform and their directors will be admitted at no charge. Bands in street clothes will be admitted free when entering the “home” stands as a group with directors. All spectators must sit on the west side. The stadium will open at 9:00 a.m. for prelims and 5:30 p.m. for finals. Principals/Superintendents admitted free with ID.

Concessions: Full concessions on the home side. Drinks and candy only on the visitor side.

Format: The festival will utilize UIL Area critique standards and format.

Field Assembly: Prelims: Following prelims all drum majors will report to the field for placement and the announcement of prelim awards. Drum majors will step forward to accept awards.

Preliminaries Winner, Small School Band

Preliminaries Winner, Large School Band

Outstanding Percussion Line

Outstanding Guard

Following awards Finalists/Directors meet on sideline/50 to draw for finals order.

Finals: Following finals each of the six finalist bands should enter the stadium from the north ramp and take their position in the field assembly. Each band will be allotted a 10 yard width in which to assemble.

Second runner Up Band

First Runner Up Band

Grand Champion Band

Schedule

Prelims

10:00 a.m. Childress High School Band

10:20 a.m. Bushland High School Band

10:40 a.m. Highland Park High School Band

11:00 a.m. Dumas High School Band

11:20 a.m. Caprock High School Band

11:40 a.m. Lunch

12:20 p.m. Palo Duro High School Band

12:40 p.m. West Texas High School Band

1:00 p.m. Hereford High School Band

1:20 p.m. Smyer High School Band

1:40 p.m. Sunray High School Band

2:00 p.m. Panhandle High School Band

2:20 p.m. Randall High School Band

2:40 p.m. Tascosa High School Band

3:00 p.m. Canyon High School Band

3:20 p.m. Plainview High School Band

3:40 p.m. Amarillo High School Band

4:00 p.m. West Texas A&M University Marching Band

Exhibition Performance

4:30 p.m. Announce Prelim Results

Finals

6:30 p.m. Band 6

6:50 p.m. Band 5

7:10 p.m. Band 4

7:30 p.m. Band 3

7:50 p.m. Band 2

8:10 p.m. Band 1

8:30 p.m. Field Assembly

Announce Results

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

2010-09-29T22:15:00.001-07:00

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

2010-09-29T22:14:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-29T22:04:00.000-07:00

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

Sandie Band - November 3-7

2009-11-03T13:14:00.000-08:00

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

Sandie Band - October 22 - October 24

2009-10-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

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

Sandie Band - October 8, October 10 2009

2009-10-08T10:54:00.000-07:00

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

Sandie Band - September 28-October 2

2009-09-28T11:26:00.000-07:00

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

Sandie Band - Week of September 14-18

2009-09-14T11:23:00.000-07:00

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