Graduation Performance

Thank you to those students that chose to participate in the 2009 THS Graduation Ceremonies. The band did a very good job and was a great representation during the entire event. If you will notice you can find an full length recording of Dr. Rice's speech on the right side of the screen; it includes a slideshow of pictures from the ceremony.

Enjoy.

See you at Band Camp 8th graders. (Or should I say 9th graders, it is now official, Congratulations! and Good Luck!)

Talladega High School 2009 Graduation Ceremonies

Attention All 8th Grade Band Students!

Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 2009

Location: Mary Dumas Stadium (In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved to Harwell Auditorium; the band will not play. Only the original six tickets given by seniors will be recognized if the ceremonies are in Harwell. All additional audience members will be accommodated in the ZEJH lunchroom via live feed.)

Time: 7:00 pm (be in your seat in the ZEJH bandroom at 6:00pm)

Admission: Free (any parent attending must have a ticket. Tickets may be picked up from the Central office on Tuesday, May 26 or Wednesday, May 27, 2009; Tickets are free, however, you must have one in order to enter the ceremonies. Be sure to have proper identification when picking up ticket.)

Dress: Black pants, Black socks, Black Shoes and white shirt. (white shirt does not have to be your band shirt. Any appropriate DRESS shirt will be fine.)

We will be playing the Star Spangled Banner, Alma Mater and Pomp and Circumstance.

For any additional information please visit http://www.talladegacityschools.blogspot.com/

Instrument Placement

All 6th grade students at EACH elementary school will receive the opportunity to try all of the instruments in an effort to help them make a decision about 7th grade band. We are very excited about this opportunity and hope that the 6th grade students are as well. We began yesterday at Graham with a great group of 6th graders and will continue today. So far this has proven to be a wonderful experience for all involved. We will make our rounds to each elementary school by the first of next week.

If you student is absent on your instrument day and would like to schedule a time to come by the bandroom please feel free to call me at 315-5706. We want every student to have this great priveledge.

Thanks to Mr. Bailey for allowing me the time to visit each elementary school and provide this service in an effort to make our band program stronger!

Band Concert

Congratulations to the groups that performed on the band concert May 5, 2009. Each band presented a great performance. The hard work really paid off.

For each 7th grader this was the last concert for you as a beginner. Next year will be packed full of fun and excitement. There will be football games, the homecoming pep-rally, concerts, competitions, etc. I am looking forward to it, I hope you are too. I antcipate an OUTSTANDING YEAR!

8th graders.... we wish you well as you move on to great and better things. You have so much to give to everything that you do. You are about to move on to a different phase of life that has a lot of to offer. I am so exicted for you as you embark on this new adventure. I am also very proud of you. You have made your mark on the band program at ZEJH and for that you should hold your head high. You have made accomplishments and gained recognition that will be there long after you have moved on. I am sure you will do the same things but in a bigger and better way as you move on to Talladega High School. See you at Band Camp!

Ellis Emeralds.... What a great year you have had. Congratulations on everything. Moving up a class and then competing and getting so close to that medal.. such a great accomplishment. Finishing 4th in a class a step above where you started is quite an acccomplishment. For each 7th grader... see you next year.. for each 8th graders congrads on Dega Addition!