Contest

Thank you 8th grade band members that attended the Gadsden Marching Band Contest. I hope this gave you a glimpse of what the other side of the band world has to offer. It is not just about Friday night football and concerts, there is a lot more to band life than that.

I want to commend you on your great behavior. It was nice to have such a great group in addition to the high school band. Several of them told me to let you know that they enjoyed having you present and was glad that we attended. They look forward to having you join them next year when you get the high school.

A special thank you to Mrs. George, Mr. McDougal and Mrs. Cochran for attending this event as our chaperones and doing such a fine job. We are always glad to have parents with us.

Fruit Sale!

Soon to come! We will participate with the Career Tech department in our first Fruit Sale. This is going to be a great addition to what we already do to raise money for our band program. As you all know, there are so many needs for our program and so few resources. Everything we can do to help us grow and move forward is going to be great. If you know someone who usually buys fruit or you think would like to buy fruit, let them know that we will start our sale as early as next week. Start NOW! Get your list of contacts together.

Saturday's Trip!

I am very excited for the 8th graders to be going to support the Talladega High School Marching Band at the Mid-south Band Competition in Gadsden on Saturday. I know that everyone will have a great time! This is going to be a great opportunity for the 8th grade members to see the competitive side of marching band, as well, as what other schools are doing.

Don't forget to bring your permission form to the Bandroom prior to the trip. Everyone must have turned one in to get on the bus.

ALL Chaperones are welcome to attend. The more the better! Let me know if you are going to chaperon by indicating so on your child's permission form.

Students will need money for food and any souvenirs that they may wish to purchase.

GREAT JOB FRIDAY NIGHT!

The tailgate party was a hit on Friday night. It was great having the 8th grade play in the stands with the THS band and proved to be a very rewarding experience. In general, I would like to commend everyone for their good behavior, positive attitudes and participation. You guys looked and acted as professionals, which I appreciate. Thank you to the parents that chaperoned this event; We could not do it without you!

Thank you to Mrs. Rasco for heading up the tailgate party and doing such a fine job. It was nice to get to see not only our very own THS band perform at this event, but the Sylacauga Band as well.

(pictures of this event will be posted soon!)

High School Football Game!!

The 8th grade band will be attending the Sylacauga Vs. Talladega High School Football game tomorrow night as guest of the Talladega High School Band. We will march in with the band, sit with them in the stands, play some stand tunes, and have some fun.

A few reminders for tomorrow!

• Be sure that you have turned in your permission form.
• Dress: You may wear the game day shirt if you bought one, if not wear a white collared shirt. You will also need to wear black dress pants, BLACK socks and black band shoes. (If you do not have your shoes yet, wear solid black shoes.)
• Students may arrive at the bandroom between 5 and 5:30. (NO later than 5:30)
• Be sure to eat before you come. Students will not eat or walk around the game. They will be with the band the entire time. Students will receive drinks at 3rd quarter break, but must stay in the designated area.
• Please remember this is a school related event and all rules apply.
• Last, but certainly not least... Don't forget your instrument and flip folder.
• If you need to call someone at the conclusion of the game, you may keep a cell phone in your instrument case or your pocket, but you are NOT to have it out at any time during the game or the break. The bandroom phone will also be available for those that need it.

Parents that offered to help. I will see you tomorrow. Thank you in Advance.

See you there. I am very excited for you. We have done this for the past two years and it is a very enjoyable experience.