Alabama Symphony Orchestra Field Trip - 7th Grade Band!

The 7th grade band traveled to the BJCC in Birmingham today to see professionals at work. The orchestra performed a variety of works featuring: Sleeping Beauty; Tchaikovsky, Pizzicato Polka; Stauss, Symphony #1 (movt. 2); Shostakovich, The Unanswered Question; Charles Ives, Scheherazade; Rimsky-Korsakov and Harry Potter; John Williams. While all of the music was not recognized by the students, the skill and dedication that went into the performance was for sure. Students observed skills and techniques that they are learning and attempting to apply daily in class. What a wonderful trip this was. Congratulations students on your excellent representation of your school, your band, your parents and yourself!

The Annual Spring Band Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 7:00p.m. in the Talladega High School Gym. Admission is $3.00 (6 and under free). Prior to the concert the band will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner in the THS cafeteria from 5:00-6:30p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $6.00 from any band student or winter guard member beginning Thursday, May 1, 2008. All proceeds will benefit the Talladega City Bands.

The concert will feature performances by:
The ZEJH 7th grade band
The ZEJH 8th grade band The "Ellis Emeralds"
The Talladega High School Concert Band
The "Dega Darlins"
The THS Jazz Band

Please come and support our young people as they showcase their talents. We are very proud of each and every one of them. The hard work and dedication that they put forth daily should not go unnoticed. See you there!

7th Grade Field Trip!

The 7th Grade Beginning Band will travel to the BJCC on Wednesday to attend a presentation by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. We are excited for the students to have the opportunity to see professional musicians perform on instruments that our students have been trying to learn and perfect all year. The presentation will focus on "putting it all together", what it takes to present a concert and all that is involved. Some of our students will experience orchestral playing for the first time, how exciting!

All band students are to report to the bandroom at 7:45a.m. We will depart at 8am and return no later than 2p.m. The concert is at 10:00a.m. at the BJCC. We will stop for lunch on the way back; don't forget to bring lunch money! (Students do not have to wear school uniform, however, 'nice' dress is expected - no t-shirts and jeans.)

The majority of the 7th grade band students have turned in their forms and money, however, there are still a few that have not done so. If you have lost your form, forgotten about it, or simply need to turn yours in, please do so ASAP.

I look forward to having a fun filled trip with lots to be shared with your fellow classmates and friends when we return!

Don't Forget!!!

ATTENTION ALL 8th Grade Band Students! Registration time for High School is here! As you begin filling out your registration form for Talladega High School do not forget to check band on your form. If questions arise throughout the process about class selection or scheduling please feel free to ask Ms. Todd or Mr. McDaniel. After two years of hard work, we look forward to seeing each of you use your talents and accomplishments at an even higher level. Congratulations and Good Luck!

The Talladega City Bands presented 'what they have to offer' to all 6th Graders in the Talladega City School System on April 10, 2008. Below is a brief clip of the presentation.

ALABAMA STATE CHAMPS & SCGC SILVER MEDALISTS!

CONGRATULATIONS! to the "Ellis Emeralds" for their recent success at SCGC championships held in Nashville, TN, at Vanderbilt University on April 4, 2008, where they competed against groups from Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia. Anticipation, excitement and a considerable amount of nervousness filled the air as the "Ellis Emeralds" took the floor for competition for the last time for the 2008 Winter Guard season. The level of performance given by the young ladies did not go unnoticed among the parents, the crowd, other competing groups and the judges. Hard work, dedication and hours of practice presented a big payoff as awards were called on Saturday night in a gym full of young people eagerly representing their schools and band programs. The "Ellis Emeralds" were named as 2008 Alabama State Champions and also were awarded the Silver Medal in the Cadet Class.

What a great way to start a new adventure. The "Ellis Emeralds" have had a great first year and show a large amount of potential for future success. We look forward to seeing this group of young ladies excel and do even more in the years to come.

The "Ellis Emeralds" traveled with their sister group the "Dega Darlins". The "Dega Darlins" received 4th place after an outstanding performance as members of the Scholastic B Class. They came in 2nd among the groups representing Alabama; clearly, another great representation of the Talladega City Schools.

A special thank you to the Faculty and Staff of the Talladega City School System and Zora Ellis Jr. High for the support and encouragement that they have so eagerly offered. Also, a special Thank you to Brian McLemore and Rebekah Corn for all of their creative efforts and time and to Mr. McDaniel for all of his guidance and support.

The "Ellis Emeralds" will perform for the 6th graders at an in-school performance on Thursday, April 10, 2008 and at the Talladega City Schools Bands Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, both to be held in the THS gym.