Competition 9/24

Here is the schedule and the reminder list for Saturday. Please remember that this performance counts as a test grade.

Saturday, 24 September 2011
8:55am- Arrive at Cane Ridge
9:00- 10:15- Rehearse
10:30- Eat lunch at the school. You may bring your own or bring $3.
11:00- Dress and Pack
11:15- Buses leave for Trousdale
12:30- Arrive at Trousdale
1:00pm- Band Warms up
1:45- Cane Ridge Performs
2:15- Band returns to the buses to put away instruments
2:30-6pm- CRHS band watches other bands perform. Students are responsible for buying their own dinner at the concession stand.
7:00 pm- Load buses to return home
8:15- Return to Cane Ridge. This time is approximate.

Reminders

Students need to bring the following with them on Saturday
- Money for lunch ($3) or a sack lunch from home
- Money for dinner and/or snacks (about $10-15)
- Marching shoes
- Black socks
- This is the LAST chance to turn in your travel agreement form

Marching Band Grading Policy

With our first competition only 9 days away, it is imperative that all students attend all rehearsals. Students with an unexcused absence from after school rehearsal from now on, will not be allowed to attend the competition(s).

"Students must attend all rehearsals to be eligible to perform. The student may be

asked to sit out for a performance or an alternate may replace a student who has

had an unexcused absence(s) from a rehearsal(s) and/or performance." from http://www.policy.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=50370

In addition to missing the competition(s), students with unexcused absences from rehearsals will have that unexcused absence reflected on their band grade for the current quarter/ nine weeks in the "participation" category. ALL students taking part in the halftime show will receive a grade for every after school rehearsal and performance.

"Courses that are based on performance and require after-school rehearsals and/or performance are considered co-curricular courses. The students enrolled in said courses are expected to participate in and may be graded on after-school rehearsals and performances, as well as classroom assignments and assessments. An unexcused absence from an after-school rehearsal or performance will be given the same percentage of the nine-week grade as other after-school rehearsals or performances." from http://www.policy.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=57079
The fine print: 
- If a student misses rehearsal due to an unexcused absence and receives a grade of zero for participation on that day, S/he will not be allowed to attend the next competition. That student will receive a grade of "exc" for the competition.
- If a student has no unexcused absences from rehearsal, but has an unexcused absence from the competition, that student's grade for the competition will be a zero.
- A student who misses after school rehearsal will have a grade of zero for that rehearsal until a written excuse is provided. Doctor's appointments, personal illness, and similar situations will be considered excused. Hair appointments, excessive homework, and fatigue, and similar situations will be considered unexcused.

Please feel free to e-mail Ms. Teter with any questions or concerns.

Football Friday Night 9/9

Football again this week? It must be fall! Students are encouraged to stay after school on Friday. Some students had difficulty getting dinner last week, so tomorrow pizza will be provided for $3. We will rehearse 4-5:30 and students will wear uniforms since the weather will be cooler this week.

Please remember to bring your band shoes and BLACK SOCKS to school. Students who ordered band shoes can pick them up after rehearsal today (Thursday). Please make sure to send payment ($30) for the shoes if you have not done so already.

This week a parent has donated drinks for the band during the game. Donations of bottled water are always needed and very much appreciated.

GO RAVENS!!!!

Football Friday Night- the details for 9/2

Wear your band shirt to school.

Wear your band shirt, jeans, and marching shoes to the game

You CAN go home after school. Be back by 4pm. Students who wish to stay after school may do so.

You will need to bring a snack and/or money for concessions during 3^rd quarter break. NO FOOD will be provided by the band this week.

We are marching Part 1 of the halftime show.

Longer Thursday Practices

In order to prepare for our first football game and our competitions, we have extended Thursday rehearsals to 5:30pm. Tuesday rehearsals will still finish by 4:30.

Car Wash!!

The CRHS Band will be holding a car wash on August 27th. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn money towards your band fee.

Please plan to join us at the Shell Oil Co. Convenient Store located at the corner of Hobson Pike and Murfreesboro Road.  This is a great opportunity to earn money to pay your Band Fees for the upcoming year. The next band fee payment of $25 is due September 1st. We will begin promptly at 9:00am and will wash cars for about 4 hours. Remember it will be hot so eat a good breakfast and wear comfortable clothing, (that you can get wet). You need to come with a great attitude, ready to work and have some fun. 

Plan on coming? Leave a comment below so we know how many people to expect. (FYI- it will take a few hours for your comment to show up, that's normal)

Letter Jacket Update

A representative will be here Tuesday 2-4:30 to fit students for letter jackets. Students who wish to order jackets on Tuesday will need to bring their letter and a check or credit card to pay for the jacket. Jacket prices will start at about $129.10, and go up as options are added. The 129.10 price includes the students name embroidered on the jacket with their instrument name, having their letter sewn onto the jacket, and having their graduationh year on the sleeve. I am trying my best to attach the image of the order form here. If you would like me to e-mail you a copy of the order form, please send me an email by clicking here and let me know.