Santa Clara is HERE!

Santa Clara Van Guard arrived on campus early this morning. They are scheduled to rehearse today from 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. before going to Jacksonville State University for the show scheduled for tonight. The best time to see them is around 3:00 for their run through of the show. After the run through they will begin to pack up for the show.

Feel free to come by and observe an award winning group in action. Stay for 10 minutes or for the entire 4 hours, its up to you!

Don't miss this great opportunity!

2008/2009 Ellis Emerald Auditions!

Audition Clinic Week: August 12-15, 2008

Auditions: August 16, 2008

Visit the Ellis Emerald blog for more detailed information. (click here)

Attention all 1st year Band Students! (For 7th grade and 8th grade Beginners)

Just a reminder that Instrument purchase day is set for Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in the ZEJH Lunchroom at 6:00. Gadsden Music Company will be present with several options available for purchase of both new and used instruments. They also provide us with weekly service by coming to the ZEJH bandroom and performing needed repairs.

Bring your check book...they offer a rent-to-own payment plan that starts by paying the first months payment that night. There are also discounts available for those that would like to pay the full amount for their instrument on this night.

Supplies will also be available such as; reeds, oils, cleaning kits, folding stands, etc. Each Saxophone and clarinet player will be required to keep a box of reeds in his or her case. The brand of reeds you should purchase are Vandoren, strength 3.

The following are additional items that students will need to purchase:

• The book that we will use this year is Standard of Excellence (enhanced), book 1. If you have already purchased Essential Elements 2000 keep it and bring it to the first day of class to exchange it for the book we will be using.
• Clarinet and Saxophone players will need to purchase a Rovner Ligature. This would be a good night to do so, as well as a box of Vandoren Reeds.
• Brass players that did not purchase an instrument from Gadsden Music, should make sure that they have the correct mouthpiece. Instruments from Gadsden Music come equipped with the correct mouthpiece. (see Ms. Todd for assistance.)

As far as the band fee and uniform fee is concerned, this may be payed on this night or when school starts.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Todd with any question by clicking here or calling the ZEJH bandroom (315-5677).

Another Drum Corp Opportunity right here in Talladega!

We have been very fortunate this year to have two great opportunities very close and convenient for everyone. In June we were honored to host Spirit Drum and Bugle Corp on our campus for an entire week and on Sunday, July 28, 2008, the 6 time national champions, Santa Clara Vanguard will be on our campus for the day. If you would like to learn more about the corp before their arrival click here.

Santa Clara Vanguard will travel from a performance in Atalanta, GA on July 26, 2008, and will rehearse on our campus in preparation for the Drum Corp show scheduled at Jacksonville State University on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. For more information about Drum Corp or for any scheduling and ticket information click here.

Times of arrival and depart for Santa Clara Vanguard will be announced as soon as we have the information available.

Have a Great 4th of July!!!