Weekly Update for 8/16 - 8/22

Congratulations Band and Guard on a successful band camp! We are excited by the possibilities that lie ahead for the band program and look forward to what we can accomplish together this fall! Each week one of our Blog Posts will contain a Weekly Update with reminders about upcoming events and specific schedule details. 

Evening Rehearsals: We rehearse every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 - 9 PM, unless otherwise noted In the band schedule. Students are to be on the field ready to play at 6 PM. Make sure to wear a white shirt (band) or black shirt (guard) and close-toed athletic shoes. Bring water! You will need your instrument, music, and UDB app every rehearsal as well. Attendance is required and conflicts should be reported and cleared well in advance.

Fall Sport Athletes / Activities in Band: We are excited to support our students In band and who participate in additional fall sports or activities! This week in class Mr. Love and Mr. Ramsey will be visiting with you to help proactively balance your schedule of practices / rehearsals / games / and performances to ensure an enjoyable and successful experience in ALL of your fall activities. A reminder that if you turned in your KSHSAA Physical and Forms Packet to the band office, we will also hand that over to athletics. You only need to turn in 1 Physical form. 

Band Handbook: A revised band handbook will be posted this week both on the website and in each student's Canvas Class. The handbook serves as the course syllabus for ALL band courses, and is where students and parents can find information on grading and other important topics.

Jazz Ensemble:  Still have openings for jazz ensemble for Interested students - see Mr. Love if you think you have room in your schedule and want to play!
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Uniform Items: Uniform Items purchased during sizing / check-out will be delivered later this week or early next in time for photos. Students do need to purchase or wear a modesty layer under their uniforms. All-Black compression gear or snug-fitting black athletic clothing is needed. For examples see HERE.

This Week:

Monday, August 16:
5-9 PM - Guard Rehearsal

Tuesday, August 17:
7:00 AM - Drumline performance for 9th Grade Orientation
9:30 AM - Leadership + Volunteer Pep Band for 9th Grade orientation (Sign-up in Band App)
6-9 PM - Full Marching Band Rehearsal (Guard reports at 5)

Wednesday, August 18:
5-9 PM - Guard Rehearsal

Thursday, August 19:
6-9 PM - Full Marching Band Rehearsal (Guard reports at 5)

Friday, August 20:
5-9 PM - Guard Rehearsal

Next Week

Tuesday, August 24:
6-9 PM - Full Band Rehearsal and Full Uniform Pictures - All Members

Thursday, August 26:
5-8 PM - Full Band Rehearsal - NOTICE TIME CHANGE. Dress rehearsal for pre-game with Band, Dance, Cheer, Football, JPCO