Jag Band Update 11/6/22
Hello folks!
Hope all is well on this beautiful Sunday afternoon where we got an extra hour of sleep and (hopefully) we’ll never have to change our clocks again. Our senior night was fun, and the staff is glad we got to celebrate our seniors in uniform in some way. Thank you again for a great marching season, seniors. We have a great week ahead of us as we move into “no-teach November” involving guard auditions, booster meetings, a playoff football game, and craft fest. And away…. we…. go!
Schedule at a Glance
This Week
Monday: Winterguard 4:00-6:30
Tuesday: Winterguard 4:00-6:30; Booster board meeting 6:00; Booster general meeting 7:00 + Butter Braid pick up day; Craft Fest meeting afterwards
Wednesday: Winterguard workshop/auditions 4:00-7:00
Thursday: Rehearsal 4:00-5:00
Friday: Leadership: craft fest set up help 2:00-4:15, football game vs South Oak Cliff
Saturday: CRAFT FEST
Next Week
Monday: JV Winterguard 4:00-6:30; MISD All-District Auditions at Lake Ridge HS
Tuesday: Varsity Winterguard 4:00-7:00; Booster Meeting 7:00-8:00; Region Jazz Rehearsal (for the students who auditioned and made this group)
Wednesday: Region Jazz Rehearsal
Thursday: Region Jazz Concert
Friday: Possible Playoff Game
Old Business
Senior Night
Everyone I spoke to thought this went well! It wasn’t exactly what we wanted, but given the circumstances, we’re really happy with how it went. I’m glad all the parents were able to come down and see their kiddo at ground level dancing to some very… um… creative choreography. I would love to keep this going on for future years, so if you have any comments or suggestions, let me know.
Drumline Competition at Lewisville HS
Congratulations to a well-deserved FIRST PLACE at the Lewisville Drumline Invitational this past Saturday. It’s been really inspiring seeing the growth of both the talent and the attitude of the drumline since July. Great job and congratulations to Mr. Solis and his team! It’s a lot of fun being able to see him work and do what he loves with these kids. Keep up the great work, we’re all proud of you!
Upcoming Event Information
Winterguard Auditions (11/7/22 – 11/9/22) (Same information as last week)
All colorguard and interested band students are welcome to audition
The audition will be “workshop style” and take place in the band hall after school.
- Monday 11/7 – after school until 6:30pm
- Tuesday 11/8 – after school until 6:30pm
- Wednesday 11/9 – after school until 7:00pm
The plan is to have an exclusive Varsity Winterguard and a larger JV Winterguard. Guard is open to current band students to audition, but they will not be able to change their schedule to add the colorguard class for the 2nd semester unless they are a senior and already have an open period. The auditions will not be open to brand new non-band students. If you have a non-band friend that would like to join guard, have them check back in May for the 2023 marching band auditions.
Butter Braid pick up day (11/8/22)This is the new date. Should be available by 6:00pm – just in time to come down to the booster meeting! Be prepared to pick up your butter braids orders this day! Orders need to be kept frozen.
Full Band Rehearsal (11/10/22)
All students involved, including non-eligible students
Time: 4:00-5:00
Plan: Drill Team is Light Em Up. We will add Never Gonna Give You Up and one more drumline cadence to our spirit show.
Craft Fest Set Up (11/11/22)
Leadership students required; others welcome
Time: 2:00-4:30
Plan: Lay out tarps in PE gym, chalk the booth lines in the commons, jag room, etc…, Bring tables in, help vendors set up.
Football at Kincaide Stadium vs. South Oak Cliff (11/11/22)
All eligible students involved – new eligibility (2nd Six Weeks grades)
Address: 9100 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75232
Call time: 3:30pm on the grid
Rehearsal: 3:30-4:30, meal provided at 4:30 by the district. 5:30 inspection.
Uniform: WHITE performance shirt, summit black shorts, marching shoes, long black socks, water jug + sling, football uniform
Halftime plan: Spirit show
Craft Fest (11/12/22)
All students involved
Sign-ups will be on the band app TONIGHT (11/6/22). All students need to sign up for at least one shift.
Action Items
- Pick up your butter braids on Tuesday this week at the Booster meeting!
- Practice your music – remember – practice makes permanent so practice correctly and thoughtfully 🙂
- Get ready for All-District auditions coming up (Monday November 14th at Lake Ridge HS) (must be eligible to audition)
We like busy weeks because it keeps things interesting, right?! Here’s to a successful busy week! Go Jags!