Happy New Year!

BAND... Now read this!

Happy New Year!

Quick list:
1. Pick up your room. I'm doing the same at home...kind of, sort of!
2. Do some Breathing Gym...it will help get you back in shape.
3. Now that you've numbered your measures, find some time to think through the TRAPS (remember Tricky Rhythms and Problem Stuff!)
4. Guard... workout! Get limber...big practice session coming SOON with Jessica Scarborough! Be ready to work! 
5. Percussionists... Start getting back in shape with rudiments and keyboard scales. Youtube some Vic Firth and John Wooton exercises!
6. SCALES, SCALES, and more Scales!!If you're thinking about Jazz band participation, might want to investigate blues scales while you're at it. And EVERYONE needs to brush up on CHROMATIC!
7. Can't expect you to play good music if you don't listen to good music. So, find some time to listen to all of the new pieces (Elegy for A Young American; Ave Maria; Prelude to Act 3 Kunihild; etc) YouTube is a great resource.
8. Want to see and listen some top-notch concerts? Of course you do. Check out "Lincoln Center Special: Joshua Bell with the New York Philharmonic" tonight on WLPB 7:00 pm and on WLPB2 at 9:30. On New Year's Day, on WLPB, see "American Masters: Marvin Hamlisch" this is a wonderful show...I got to see him live once at EPCOT Center in the early 90's! And New Year's Night, check out "From Vienna" the annual New Year's Celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic! The show airs on PBS at 7, 9:30, and midnight! Enough choices? I am sure there are more. I usually don't watch parades, but you might enjoy the Tournament of Roses. Always very good! And there are still a number of Bowl Games...maybe, just maybe you'll get a quick glimpse of a live band!
9. Have a musical day!

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

Kennedy Center Honors

Band... Now read this!! 
If you are NOT already busy, and looking for something unique to watch on TV, I suggest that you tune into the Kennedy Centers Honors (for the Performing Arts) tonight. The show airs on CBS at 8:00 pm. This year's honorees include Tony Bennett and Billy Joel, two of my favorites! I know that you'll enjoy this show. Spread the word.   :)

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

Christmas Eve / Christmas Day

Band ... now read this!!

I hope that everyone is warm, well fed, and safe. Now that you've had a day or two of boredom, let's get this party started! That's right...it's time for "The 12 Days of Christmas Practice!"

Here are some things to do the Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day:

1. Help in the kitchen!! You plan on eating? Then, help out!
2. Pick up your room!! Don't make me come over there!
3. Put on your Christmas footie PJ's, grab your instrument, and go to your tree. Have someone take a picture (or do a selfie), then play a carol for your tree. Have some cookies and milk (or boudin works, too!). Not sure what to play? How about your favorite melodies from the recent concert music. Guard...how about a cup song carol? That works!
4. Perform a 5 minutes mini-concert for your family and loved ones. Don't want to do this by yourself? Ask a band family friend to help you.
5. Write and deliver a hand-written message to a loved one who has supported your Greenwave Band activities. You might want to use a full sheet of nice paper, an envelope, sticker and bow. Watch the smile on the face of the recipient when they read your heart-warming note.
6. Find about 5 minutes to do a Breathing Gym exercise. Later, find 15 minutes to do a portion of Miss Jessica's Band Camp "Rise and Shine" stretch sequence.
7. Enjoy a concert presentation on TV. I watched Sing-Off last night...good stuff. But I am really looking forward to St. Olaf's Christmas Festival on PBS, Andrea Bocelli, Dallas Wind Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and other cool stuff later this weekend.
8. Tell someone "Thank You" and "I Love You"...you DO know at least one person who needs to hear this from you!
9. Please archive and share some concert video and pictures for and with me. I am too busy waving the stick to take my own!

Disclaimer: I know that not everyone celebrates Christmas. Nonetheless, please feel free to adapt these activities to fit your traditions and have fun!

A long list, huh? Well you said you were BORED!

Merry Christmas!

P.S.

Go and play at the Winn Dixie today. See Miss Tina (Charles Hooper's mom)


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Christmas Parade Information

Band... Now Read This!!

I hope that you all enjoyed your day. To all of you who performed last night in the "Some Assembly Required" concert I say Thank You for a very fun evening. I hope that your families and friends had a good musical experience with us.

Here is information concerning the parade tomorrow night for those of you who said that you could make it:
1. Meet at the Memorial Park location no later than 5:15 pm, dressed as you did for "Some Assembly Required". It would be a good idea to wear your Band Shirt, letter jacket, Greenwave hoodie, etc.
2. You DO NOT NEED your instrument. It is a bit too risky for us to play while the float is moving. We have a sound system with pre-recorded music to be played (it is the same "Jingle Bells Jam" that we had planned to play!
3. Your job is to wave to the crowd, throw plastic cups, throw candy, throw beads!!
Safety is number one, so you must pay attention to what you and others are doing.
4. Keep in mind that you represent our band and our school, in the eye of the public. Keep yourself in CHECK, the entire time. Follow Mrs. Crovetto's instruction about float safety and parade etiquette.
5. Be ready to have a good time! See you all soon.

 

P.S. Parents, if you were planning to walk/chaperon the band for this event, please ride the float, walk along side, and help with throws. Thank you very much!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Wed 18 Dec 2013 "Some Assembly Required"

Band... now read this!!

"Some Assembly Required" tonight in the auditorium. Downbeat is 5:51, performances begin at 6:30. Dress is "school approved" jeans or school trousers/bottoms, Christmas or Greenwave top, Christmas headgear is optional. This is a very relaxed, up-close, fun show. Bring a friend, family member,
your cameras and recorders....well camera phone. You'll have a great time!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Christmas Parade 2013 Rescheduled

BAND... Now read and RESPOND to this important message!

The Ponchatoula Christmas Parade that was cancelled on this past Saturday has been rescheduled to this coming Friday, 20 December. I realize, too, that many of you scheduled around the published dates for the Christmas Lighting and Parade, both of which were "Cancelled" due to inclement weather. I know that many of you have prior commitments and plans for that evening (I was planning to hit the road for Grandma's in TX).

I need to know from everyone either "Yes" or "No" if you are available for this event. I need to know from everyone, by noon, tomorrow, Tuesday, 17 Dec 2013. We still have the small ensembles "Some Assembly Required" concert on Wednesday, 18 Dec. This performance will be informal and give your families to see and enjoy your music making in a relaxed, photo-friendly atmosphere.

PLEASE respond to the parade question by email at james.square@tangischools.org or by voicemail at 985 474 8824 (bandroom).

Thanks!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

16 Dec 2013 TWIB

 

Band... Now Read This!!!


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

 

 

 

 

PBS CONCERTS & DISTRICT HONOR BAND RESULTS

Band... now read this!

http://www.district9.info/audition_results.html

This is the link for District Honor Band Audition Results.


Check out the very special cioncerts on PBS tonight. Might be some tomorrow, too.

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

Disney Trip balances and/or band/color guard fees

Band...Listen up! We have news! Your student will be receiving an account summary today regarding their account balances and the Disney trip balances. Please make sure you are getting with your student about this summary. These summaries do not include the December payment. These summaries are through NOVEMBER 30, 2013.

If you do not have your band/color guard fees and/or 50% of your Disney trip paid by December 16, 2013, your trip WILL be cancelled and a refund of all, but $100, will be returned to you. You have until December 16, 2013 to get your December payment and/or to get your account current (with band/color guard fees and/or Disney).

Tina Hooper

Secretary

PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

TWIB 9 - 15 Dec

Band ... Now Read This!!!

It's Concert Week! I hope that you all enjoyed the weekend and thank you all for being flexible with this past Friday's weather contingencies. Looks like we'll be wet most of this week, but the shows will go on.

Here's what is on the TWIB list:

Monday 9 Dec ASR: Concert Band Dress Rehearsal until 5:00; Winterguard Practice begins at 5:00 - 7:30

Tuesday 10 Dec CHRISTMAS CONCERT Report FULLY Dressed to Auditorium; Downbeat at 6:13; Doors open for audience seating at 6:40 ; Concert begins at 7:00 pm

Wednesday 11 Dec Honor Band Mock Auditions until 4:30

Thursday 12 Dec SCHOOL MORNING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Arrive early; you must be dressed for performance NLT 7:15 A.M. ; follow instructions closely as we are on a VERY TIGHT schedule!! If you can, please come out and support the Chorus Department by attending the Concert tonight. Miss Robertson would like a packed house.

Friday 13 Dec GHAP

Saturday 14 Dec Busy day!! ACT Testing (if you're registered); LMEA DISTRICT HONOR BAND AUDITIONS at Lakeshore HS (for those who are registered); PONCHATOULA CHRISTMAS PARADE 5:00 pm

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Christmas Lighting Cancelled

Band ..... Now read this!



Christmas Lighting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather.  It will not be rescheduled.



Thank you.



J. Square

Music Director



JSquare, NBCT


Director of Bands

Information for downtown Lighting Ceremony

BAND ... Now read This!!!

Plan A for tomorrow's performance at the Downtown Christmas Lighting is as follows (announced at today's ASR)

When and Where: Meet between 5:00 - 5:15 at the band trailer. It will be at the City Hall Parking Lot (by La Caretta, Country Market, Chesterton Square area. We will play in front of Chesterton Square, beginning at 6:00 pm. 

What to Wear: You may wear "civilian" clothes, meaning comfortable street shoes, Jeans (if they can be worn at school!), a school top (Greenwave hoodie, letterman jacket (something that Coach White would not collect from you!), "holiday headgear" is optional.

Plan B is Weather Dependent, so please stay in touch and be FLEXIBLE!! Please!

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

Christmas Lighting

Band - Listen Up!  Due to the severe weather conditions approaching for Friday night, we will keep a look out and ask that you keep tuning in here as to whether or not we will be selling Cotton Candy and hot chocolate.  The weather calls for RAIN AND WIND.  If the humidity is bad, well cotton candy will be out of the equation.  If it is raining and windy, well hot chocolate will not sell and people will not come out at all.  Thank you all.



Tina Hooper

Secretary

PHS Band Boosters



JSquare, NBCT


Director of Bands

2 DEC TWIB

Ponchatoula School Music Groups: Christmas Season Performances

Band .... Now read this!!

Ponchatoula HS Band Christmas Season Performances

1. Friday 6 Dec Ponchatoula Christmas Lighting Celebration (we'll be in front of Chesterton Square) Be sure to listen the JH Band and The HS Chorus while you're enjoying some Band Booster Hot Chocolate!)
2. Tuesday 10 Dec HS Band "Traditions" Concert (formal presentation of Full Concert Band, as well as some caroling by choirs of Brass, Woodwinds,"Guard Cup Ensemble" and Percussion; and Joseph will once again sing "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!) Also remember to make the Choir's evening concert on Thursday, 12 Dec. Both programs will be in the auditorium.
3. Saturday 14 Dec the HS Band will take to the streets in the Annual Christmas Parade, after a busy day of ACT Testing for some, and District Honor Band Auditions for about 32 of our student-musicians.
4. Wednesday 18 Dec Please join us in the Auditorium for our "Some Assembly Required" a fun presentation of small ensembles, bring some cheer to the audience in a very different atmosphere! Tuba-Euph-Bone choir, Percussion Ensemble, Sax Brigade on Parade; Fine Arts "creative workshop" Drummer Boys and Girls, and more!
5. Thursday 19 Please join the audience, upstairs in the JH Auditorium to enjoy the Martha Vinyard Band and the Ponchatoula Junior High Band for their concert. Mr. Jeff will have the place beautifully adorned in both sight and sound!

'TIS THE SEASON!!!


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Wednesday Turkey Tunes

Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike...you know what today is!?!?!

It's another day this week that ends in "y" so here goes more Turkey Tunes!
1. You know full well that there are some do-overs or get-er-dones left from Monday and Tuesday...so get busy!
2. Spend some time on scales and prepared material for your honor band auditions. ...
3. Today's mission: COMPOSITION!! here's what to do Guard, find a piece of pop music or Christmas song that you like (Barry Manilow has some, too!) Create a routine of NO LESS THAN 64 counts in A-A-B-A' structure Hint: 16 counts each segment, the "a's" should be the basically the same; "b" is new stuff; the final "a" section is the same as the 1st "a" statement, BUT with a new ending in the last 8 counts!! Sloane understands this from Fine Arts class; ask her.

Percussion: 64 counts of groove/jam, in AABA structure, including identifiable rudiments, scales/arpeggios, multiple non-traditional percussion. Make it flow and it must be AABA! Record yourself so you can share.

Winds: Write out 8 measures, in common time, any key, you pick the rhythms, in AABA form (each segment will be 8 counts; that's 2 measures in 4/4); play it, record it, add lyrics (optional). Have Fun!

4. Everyone.... Compose a letter of Thanks to someone who has supported you in your musical pursuits. Parents, teachers, family., neighbor...whoever and how many ever you wish to include, ...the people who make it possible for you to enjoy your music making and performing in the Greenwave band! To deliver or not to deliver...that is the question (you decide, but your must write the letter).

5. Check the TV listings for some very cool Christmas shows/programs. Watch and enjoy some.

6. Get the rest of the stuff "up off of the floor" in your room. And then go help
in the kitchen!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Turkey Tunes will return on Friday!

TTT (Turkey Tunes Tuesday!)

Band... now read this!

So now that you're BORED, here are mo' better suggestions to keep you occupied on a cold, wet, dreary kind of day:
1. Repeat Monday's list.
2. Play all of your scales 5 times, using different rhythm patterns and articulations. be creative. Be sure differentiate tenuto, staccato, and marcato. Record and playback using your phone or some other device.
3. Guard, you can do the same, visually, by incorporating some statics (grounders, tick-tock, stops, drop spins, devils, butterfiles, etc., along with some cool background music. Use a camera. Watch yourself and evaluate. Might even consider having a guard friend over to help do some partner work.
4. Percussionists: find your old bells kit (probably under your bed) and work on some scales, arpeggios, scales in thirds, interval exercises. You'll need to dust off these skills for percussion ensemble. USE a metronome.
5. Get on arrangerspublishing.com and find Jingle Bell Jam, our Christmas parade tune. Start listening, and be ready to learn this next week. We use it for the Christmas Lighting, Concert on 10 Dec, and in the parade on 14 Dec.
6. Practice your 32 most challenging measures of Christmas concert music today. break it down, subdivide through it, pencil whip it with your own counting/markings/edits to make it playable. Look up all of the pieces and listen (google search/ youtube/ jwpepper/penders music).
7. YOU MUST WORK ON 8 MEASURES OF DISTRICT HONOR BAND prepared etude! No ifs, ands, or buts! We have invested in your audition slot, so now do you part! There is no excuse for not preparing!
8. Start planning a "mini concert" that you will perform for your family this Thanksgiving weekend. Play your instrument, spin your flag, shake your tambourine! Entertain your folks! You can even sing for them. invite a couple of band friends to join in.
9. Think about smart stocking stuffer ideas: Everyone, (yes you too guard) could use a metronome (or get an app for your phone); tuner; reeds; mouthpiece; cleaning supplies; solo literature (check out jwpepper or penders; percussionists also check tapspace and rowloff). Have fun shopping!
10. I know that some of your parents are considering getting you a new instrument. PLEASE CONSULT with me FIRST before you buy anything. I will be more than glad to make professional suggestions to help your folks INVEST in a quality piece of equipment. All that glitters like gold does not necessarily sound golden!
11. I will be at the bandroom today between 8 and 11:00, if you need anything. Otherwise, you'll need to contact me by other means.
12. PICK UP 8 items from the floor; put them where your mom/pop/granny says they need to go!
13. Tomorrow's suggested activity is composition!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Turkey Tunes 2013

Turkey Tunes 2013

1. Everyone: do some Breathing Gym exercises. This includes Guard and Percussion.

2. ALL Wind players: Play LONG TONES! LONG TONES! LONG TONES! Use a metronome (or your steady foot action) at beat = 72/minute. Think Brick body of sound. Hold for 8 counts; expand to 12; then 16. Crescendo -- diminuendo half and half. Percussionists work on single, double, and concert (buzz) rolls in auditions style. Guard do 4 sets of 50 drop spins in front of a mirror or video recorder. If you drop, the count goes back to "0"!!

3. Wind players... work on legato-staccato-marcato articulations, using duple, quadruple, and sextuple groupings (2 eighths, 4 sixteenths, 6 double beamed triplet groups). Pass your tongue through the sharpener! Percussionists work on single, double, and triple paradiddles.

4. Concert band: pick 32 measures of A Winter's Carol, 12 bars of Grinch; 8 bars of Stille; and an entire section of Christmas Pops Medley to work on. Guard: Make up 32 counts of routine to any Barry Manilow dance tune!

5. Practice something on ever day that ends in the letter "y" (to include yesterday and today....notice that tomorrow does not qualify for this distinction!)

6. Pick up and put away 4 things in your room.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Special Alert: Acadiana Playoff game Friday 22 Nov 13

BAND ....Now read this!

The weather prediction for tonight's game calls for wind and rain, with temperatures falling rapidly. As such we will NOT wear formal dress uniforms. Please bring your summer uniform (Don't forget socks and shoes!) with a jacket (school approved outerwear). Of course, you may wear your letterman's jacket. If you have a PHS hoodie, that works, too. Guard, be sure to have your warm-up suit. Go to 1st through 6th period classes. An announcement will be made for you all to report to the bandroom at 1:30, during 6th period. See you on campus soon.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

La Carreta Fiesta Cards

If you sold La Carreta Fiesta Cards:

Parents -

ATTENTION: La Carreta Fiesta Cards were handed out today. All cards were given to your student this morning or during class. Please make sure you ask your student about them. Also, these cards are good immediately for a 5 month period. Thank you.

Tina Hooper

Secretary

PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

21 Nov Thursday ASR

21 Nov Thursday ASR: 

Full MB on Field 3:00 -3:30 

Same “Sideline entrance” with Band and Guard feature in front for “Sir Duke”; Exit Guard, enter Wavettes for “Land of 1000 Dances”; All Drag 4 MT4 Step-off to “Fight Song” to Visitors Side

MARCHING ASR will be followed immediately with CONCERT BAND ASR!

Special Instructions for Friday 22 Nov 

Attend classes 1st -5th period; Report to Bandroom during lunch to pack trailer and begin dressing for the road trip/game. Wavettes will get instructions from sponsors and officers.

Guard will need the following: Green Top /Black pants / Black shoes/ Warm-up suit/Pulled-Back Hair (if you already have your letterman’s jacket, of course you may bring it, too)

 

Hornline/Percussion will need the following: FDU w/ Visors (No Shakos!!), Black shoes/ Full-Length Black Socks/ Gloves, if applicable (You may bring an additional jacket for the bus ride)

Eat your lunch! You can bring a ditty bag for the road; we are not stopping at Burger Doodle/ Taco Smell/ Happy Cheese’s, nor any other establishment, neither way on the road trip!!

An Announcement will be made from the front office to dismiss from part of 6th period class.

Upon arrival back at PHS, you must store your uniform; unload the trailer; take YOUR instrument home for “Turkey Tunes” assignment.

Please use the POTTY BEFORE boarding the buses! That means before we depart PHS and, again, before we depart from Acadiana High School. USE THE POTTY!!!!!!

NO BLANKETS!! NO BLANKETS!!!! NO BLANKETS!!!!!!!!

Be mindful that our mission is to support of team!

TWIB 18- 24 Nov

Band... Now read this!

 

See TWIB image for schedule.

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

Passing This On!

Band...Now read this!!

Mrs. Tina Hooper (Charles and Karly's mom) Band Boosters Secretary, posted this on the FB page. Please read it and you'll understand why I am sharing it here, too.

This speaks loudly this week about Personal Responsibility in Developing Leadership!!
Band.....

I would like to thank the following persons for coming out to Raising Cane's by the mall and next to Taco Bell on W. Thomas Street. They are: Scott Poulin, Delaney Pinion, Kayla Beadle, Allen Eldridge, Giovanni Gonzalez, Nicholas Meyer, John Solomon, Keith Cooper, Shawn Hill, Charles Hooper, II, Gabrielle Maurin, Nick Robinson, Javier Hernandez, Joshua Gaudin, Ciara Cota, Kara Dunomes, Samantha Wegener. Parents: Elizabeth Hill, Yvonne Martin, Teresa Floyd, Nicole Lehmann and Eric Lehmann for assisting and just being their for the kids. If I missed anyone, I would like thank too.

However, please keep in mind that when we are conducting a fundraiser on someone else's property that we should conduct ourselves in a well manner, be respectful yourself, others and property. We should be following the rules and/or procedures as we are representing ourselves, our school, our Music Director, James I Square and our community. Band is fun and we want you to have fun, however, if you are not going to keep yourselves in check, we will not be invited back to any fundraiser (that might benefit you or the band) and this will preclude you from participating in any future fundraisers or events.

You do an amazing job as young musicians. Your talent is unbelievable and you should know this and be confident in yourselves, because you are better than you give yourselves credit. I and other parents including your band director enjoy the music that you perform together as a band family. You need to look out for each other and help mind your Ps and Qs. There are rules that are followed for many reasons: 1. for your safety; 2. for the safety of others; 3. for the safety of property. We have a NO TOLERANCE policy in band for rude behavior, disrespecting adults or your peers, etc. We have a HIGH TOLERANCE for smiling, laughing, good grades, performing good music, performing routines, working together and positive attitudes. BAND stands for Brotherhood, Attitude, Natural, Dynamic. Again, than you so much. This is a good lesson for Mr. Square to touch on for Friday night's game.

Please keep up the good job as I would to everyone included in all band fundraisers. Thank you so much.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Thursday 14 Nov a huge success

Band...now read this!!

Great job at Martha Vinyard this afternoon. Those 5th and 6th graders, as well as the adults (teachers and staff) really enjoyed the show! Do you realize that today you were celebrities and rock stars?!?! I hope that you understand how very important this is to our recruiting.

Be sure to #1 Thank Mr. Strickland for allowing us to go; #2 thank Ms. Liz (Shawn's mom) and #3 Thank your 6th/7th period teachers and MAKE UP YOUR WORK in their classes.

NO PEP RALLIES nor Flag Raising Ceremony tomorrow (Just go to class). My first period....How about that can drive? Are we going to win ANOTHER doughnut party???

We have a game tomorrow night. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CAMPUS at dismissal time. Come to school prepared to be on campus from morning to post-game. That infers that you REMEMBER to bring shoes/socks

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Raising Cane's and Yard Sale!

BIG SHOUT OUT TO MRS. CROVETTO - you did a wonderful job putting our fundraisers on the running board.  Thank you, thank you!

Important information for yard sale and Raising Cane's:

Just in case you have not already received previous posts and emails -

Raising Cane's has two locations - (Hammond mall and on W. Thomas next to Taco Bell and El Agave Mexican Rest. across the street from Voodoo).  Depending on the out pour, we may need to split the kids up at two locations and I will a couple of parents to supervise.    So far I have 7 kids and 2 parents signed up for Raising Cane's.  Those that have not signed up will probably show up tonight.  I ask that parents don't leave right away as I may have to send some kids to the other Hammond location.  I will not know until tonight.  Please make sure you are warm and am wearing your PHS band shirt and visor or some kind of PHS shirt.

Yard sale, same dress code.  If you are working the yard sale, I will need parents to bring additional tables if they have one to provide.  If you are providing your own petty cash, that is fine.  If you are not, I will need to know ASAP.  Will be setting up for 6:00 a.m.  Will have patrol in the area.  Will have signs out.  I ask that you please bring your own lunch and/or snacks.  I will bring some water, but you may want to bring your own.

I cannot think of any else, if you do, please let me know.  If you have questions, please let me know.  Thank you.

Tina Hooper

PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

Raising Canes Fundraiser

THIS IS HUGE!!!!

Spread the word - Come to Canes and mention PHS Band at no cost to you and the band earns funds toward their Disney trip.

Simple, buy dinner or late lunch and mention us and we earn funds.

Its that simple.  See the attached flyer.

Thank you.

Tina Hooper

Secretary

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

Honor Band Day Rehearsal Procedures

Band... Now read this!!

The  new bandroom area will be closed in the morning, as it will be used for Honor Band rehearsal all day, Monday. 11 Nov.

"Lunch Bunch" will be outside tomorrow, Monday, 11 Nov.

IF YOU ARE IN HONOR BAND, remember to bring your music and 2 pencils!! And I do recall announcing this on stage last Monday evening!

 

See you all on campus!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

SPECIAL VETERANS' DAY CEREMONY

BAND.... NOW READ and UNDERSTAND THIS!!!!

This is a SPECIAL message for my 1st period class (Upperclass Brass Ensemble)

On tomorrow, Monday, 11 Nov 13, we will play ceremonial music for the Special Veteran's Day program at the Ponchatoula Cemetery (I-55 and Hwy 22). You will receive a call or text from Christopher, with information, too. Please read and followthese instructions carefully.  

1. Report to school EARLY around 6:30 am and get dressed in FULL DRESS UNIFORM (with Shakos; we will bring plumes with us). Remember to bring your black shoes and black socks.
2. You will need these tunes: "Patriotic Salute"  "Service Songs Set #1 and #2    "The Star-Spangled Banner"
3. We must be on the bus, in front of the  Gym by 7:00 am (we are riding with the ROTC cadets; Gunner Brown will be driving). When we are finished, he will get us back to campus ASAP. If you are in the Parish Honor Band, quickly undress and report to rehearsal on the stage. If you are not in the Honor Band, please report BACK to your regularly scheduled classes.
4. Please text me or call to leave a voice message so that I know that you got this message.

More details for everyone later today.

The Mattress Sale Fundraiser was a huge SUCCESS! Thanks to everyone who had a part in making this event lucrative and fun!

We, the full marching band, will need to be ready early on Tuesday morning, 12 Nov 13, for the Victory Flag Raising Ceremony in front of the school (this celebrates the HUGE FB win over Hammond High) Rah Rah!

 

TWIB will be posted soon.

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

11 Nov TWIB

FUNDRAISING

Band and Parents and extended family and friends of band

We have our Mattress Sale fundraiser approaching - Saturday, November 9th at PHS Cafeteria.  This is an important fundraiser.  GET THE WORD OUT TO ALL YOUR PEEPS!

We have our Raising Cane's Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 12th from 5pm - 9pm by the Hammond Square Mall.  (Band is requested to hold signs, greet drivers and walk-in and even play a little music if you don't feel comfortable with the other things).  I absolutely need students to sign up on the website through our CONTACT FORM.  This is important and would like us to have some organization so we are planned and ready to go.  Thank you.

Finally, we have our BAND FAMILY YARD SALE Saturday, November 16th at Memorial Park from 6 or 7 am until (we figure out depending on the items moving).  If you are participating, please sign up again through the website.  One parent must participate with their child for this event.  If you are not participating, but have items to donate for general fund, please go through the website.  I hope everyone has been gathering their items for this lovely event.  This fundraiser will benefit both the student and the general fund.  Keep checking email and Facebook.  We will need to set up early, get signs.

Thank you all throughout this time with all fundraisers.  Everyone has really worked hard, and have done a fabulous job.

 

Tina Hooper

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

4 Nov TWIB

Friday 1 Nov

Band... Now Read This!!

GUARD MESSAGE!!!!

Uniform tonight is Green Top/Black Bottom/Guard Jacket/Friday Ponytail Hair

Hornline & Percussion Full Dress Uniform w/ VISORS

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

District 6 MB Fest/Assessment

Band...Now Read this!!!

Thank you for an absolutely great performance last night at EJ for District 6 MB Assessment Festival. I will see you all tomorrow in classes on campus. Be proud of what we have achieved as a group. And know that I am proud of each of you.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Scores from Festival:

Auxillary - 1

Drum Majors - 1

Percussion - 1

Band - 2

"Poop Sheet" for District 6 MB Assessment/Festival

BAND...NOW READ THIS!

What a long day for me this has been!!

We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow! Everyone needs to be PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY prepared for tomorrow's performance at East Jefferson. With that being said, tomorrow you MUST bring with you to school:

BLACK Marching Shoes

LONG BLACK Socks

White Gloves

Visor

PLAIN WHITE T-Shirt

Shorts

 

BRING YOUR "A" GAME!!!

Subway sandwiches, chips, and bottled water will be provided for a meal before we leave. It would be easier to mange the group's movement IF everyone stayed after regular school.

Please manage your time immediately after school and be FULLY DRESSED by 4:10. The buses will leave at 4:30.

Our warm-up time is BEGINS at 6:22, with SHOWTIME (that's our performance!) beginning at 7:12. We are the 10th of 16 performing groups tomorrow evening, so let's all be set on time, and NOT cause a time crunch for ourselves and bands to follow us.

The plan is to reload the truck/trailer Immediately following our performance, watch the remaining bands, collect our awards, and boogie on home

I am very proud of we have been able to accomplish as a group. Remember to own the field from the moment you step onto the grid to set -up  from the top to the last horns down!  Let them know that you a lean, mean, green marching machine!

 

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Mattress Phone Blitz and ASR

Band.... NOW READ THIS!!!!!

We are rounding the corner very soon to the Mattress Sale Fundraiser! One of the most critical steps to our success happens tomorrow: the telephone blitz / call-a-thon / referral rodeo. Call it what you might, but it is so IMPORTANT that you be there and take part. Here's a quick reminder of what you'll do:

• Have a list of potential supporters, and their phone numbers
• Talk with this potential buyer, ahead of time, and get a commitment from them that they will show up for the Mattress Sale 
• Get them on the phone (remind them that you will be calling)
• Use the "Phone Script" from the handout and share the information with supporter

Remember that we can make a substantial amount of revenue ($$$) when we all pitch in to HELP!!!

 

When we are finished with the Phone Blitz, we will head outside for a productive round of run throughs!!

Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Upcoming Dates To Mark on Your Calendar

Upcoming Dates to mark on your calendars - Band

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Winn Dixie (10am - 2pm) play for donations

*Will need at least 2 parents to help

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Winn Dixie (10am - 2pm) play for donations

Ponchy Feed & Seed (10am - 2pm) play for donations
*Will need parents to help (at least 4 total)

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Mattress Sale - PHS Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Raising Cane's (5pm - 9pm)
*I will need some students holding signs, greeting at door and drive-up to ask customers to mention "PHS BAND" when ordering.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Memorial Park (6th Street, I believe)

7am-2pm

PHS BAND MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

If your student is participating, one parent must participate.  Please let me know if you are providing your own petty cash to work with.  More discussions at the booster meeting.  if you are not participating, but would like to donate some goods, please contact me, Rachelle, Julie or Melissa.  These items will be sold and funds acquired will be for the general fund to help toward Disney costs.

Thank you all for participating, helping, getting your business taken care of with band fees, Disney deposits, etc.  Please make sure you are getting your band fees paid.  If your band fees are not paid, your TRIP will be cancelled.  You will lose your $100 initial deposit which was non-refundable and applied to delinquent band fees.  I have several people who have not paid.  Please contact me immediately, you know who you are.  I have given you many opportunities for a payment plan and I have not received anything.  If your student has money in their account, band fees will be paid first and then Disney.

 

 Tina Hooper

Secretary

PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

(Sent via Charms 10/22/13)

BAND! NOW READ THIS!

BAND!

NOW READ THIS!

This is a direct message from Mr. Square and Band Captain Miranda Monteleone concerning what you need to know for Friday's Homecoming pep rally and Friday night's football game.

PEP RALLY INFO:

We will perform at the homecoming game day pep rally. It will not be like a normal pep rally, this pep rally will be during 7^th hour out at the football stadium. Everyone . . . EVERYONE must report to the band room right after 2^nd lunch and begin getting dressed in FULL FORMAL DRESS UNIFORM. We WILL be wearing SHAKOS. Once dressed and ready with instruments, we will march out to the stadium together as usual.

You MUST bring with you to school Friday:

BLACK Marching Shoes                   LONG BLACK Socks    PLAIN WHITE T-Shirt

Your White Gloves                                      &                          Your Visor                      

We will do a full performance of our entire show for the student body, as well as Fight Song, "Cherish" for HC court, Wavette tunes and other various stand tunes that we have been playing throughout the season. COME PREPARED PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. This will be our dress rehearsal for Friday night's game.

AFTER THE PEP RALLY YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE. YOU MUST STAY HERE ON CAMPUS.

GAME INFO:

We will have food cooked and prepared for each and every one of you, along with refreshments. After eating, you must begin getting dressed. You must be fully dressed by 5:45pm, in your seat, with your instrument ready to warm up.

At Friday night's game we will perform POST GAME.

ALSO! Thank you very much to all that showed up for today's Wednesday rehearsal. Thank you for your cooperation and hard work today. For all of those who DID NOT show at practice today, you will have a different assignment for Friday night's halftime. Mr. Square will discuss that assignment at ASR TOMORROW, Thurs, Oct 24 2013.

SEE YOU THERE!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Disney Deposits

Parents/Guardains:

If you have not already done so, please try and get your Disney deposits in for October.  Once every one hands in the La Carreta cards tomorrow, we will be sending an update on the accounts within the next week.  If you need to get with Melissa or I about your payment, please let me know.  Also, I ask that you if you would like this deposit to come from the student's account, please drop a note in the lock box.  Thank you.

Tina Hooper

Secretary

PHS band boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

TURN-INS!!

Band ... Now Read This!

Please remember to take car of your financial obligations to the organization. This includes Band Fees, Fundraiser $$$, reeds, accessories, etc. You have been given gentle reminders over the past several weeks and I thank you all for "handling your business."

Fiesta Card orders are DUE Pronto (like sooner than soon) and thank you Mr. Giovanni Gonzalez, Gio's dad, for helping to put this project together.

MATTRESS SALE!


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

17 Oct Notes

BAND... Now read this!!

Wow...It was the best day ever!  Thank you all for being there, playing, choosing good attitudes, and making each others' day! Maybe everyone had their Choupique Cards handy! Thank you for allowing me to enjoy a break in the intensity of the rehearsal grind. And thank you for your willingness to keep on pushing "through the tape" of this seemingly endless marching season. I hope that you learned something useful in our P.R.I.D.E. discussions today. Guard and percussion, if you're wondering, ask someone in hornline to share some of their thoughts with you.

DM Christopher has offered these thoughts, which I enthusiastically share with you now:

BAND! Marching season is at its peak right now, and moving quicker than ever! With two competitions and a homecoming game in our near future, I just wanted to take the time to compose this message of commendation and appreciation toward you all. Marching season has been going strong since July, and I cannot be prouder of where we are right now. We look and sound better than we ever have before, and if we continue at the pace we're moving at, we can continue to improve and reach levels I never thought we would when I started band way back in July of 2010.

Notice, however, that I used the words "commendation" and "appreciation," and not "congratulations" or "felicitations" because WE ARE NOT DONE YET! I know many of you are excited for our post-marching season activities like Winterguard and Symphonic Band, but don't let the excitement towards the future get in the way of the present. We have a great thing going this season, and it's only looking up. So I commend and appreciate each and every member of the band who comes to our numerous rehearsals, games, parades and all of our other events (AND the parents who get them there and help out when we get where we're going) . It is a huge obligation, but it's the most worthwhile obligation I've ever had the pleasure of being a part of.

I believe I speak for all of the executive officers and Mr. Square when I offer this praise AND when I ask you to keep up the momentum that we have going. Today's rehearsal was a great one! Let's make this weekend's performances and any future rehearsals we have run the same way.

The junior high looked like they enjoyed themselves, and they got a taste of what it's going to be like when they join the high school band. Let's show them a good time tomorrow night, and give them as many reasons as we can to continue with their music education throughout school--after all, isn't it the dream to have that many people in the high school band (and then some!)?

Thank you all for your hard work and determination so far throughout the season, and keep it up so we accomplish everything that we all KNOW we can in these next few weeks of marching band that we have left!  I'll see you all tomorrow at the pep rally and football game!

Sincerely,
Christopher

 

I could not have said it better myself. Having the bandroom packed with so many eager young musicians was incredible... I hope there is some paint left on the walls! And thank you all for making it a special afternoon for our JH and Holy Ghost guests.

Tomorrow is a pep rally day. I will ask for you all to 4th period about 10 minutes EARLY so that Rally #1 can get started a bit sooner, giving us more time to play. Tomorrow is a JEANS DAY! Bring you $1.00 to your HR teacher.

I am pleased that we got stuff done at ASR and that we didn't have to turn on the headlights. Some work to be done on Saturday morning , and I know that you'll be mentally refreshed and recharged.

Game Day downbeat is 5:23 pm, FDU. Be there...Aloha!

As always, MUSIC is EDUCATION!

Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

14 October TWIB

Parish Honor Band Video Auditions

Band... Now Read This!!

This message is for everyone planning to audition for Tangipahoa Parish Honor Band 2013. Be prepared for this on Thursday and Friday, 10 -11 Oct 2013.

This will be a "once and done" recording. There will no 2nd takes!!

Scales (All Winds and Mallet Keyboard Percussion)

Students will be required to play the following scales using the ranges required for District IX Honor Band:

• C concert
• E-flat concert
• F-sharp/G-flat concert
• A concert
• Chromatic

(Students who cannot play the full range are encouraged to at least play one octave well for partial credit)

Percussion Batter [Non-Pitched]  Rudiments  (SNARE)

For their auditions, batter percussionists will be required to prepare the following rudiments, open-close-open, lasting no more than 30 seconds each:

• Single-Stroke Roll
• Double-Stroke Roll
• Five-Stroke Roll
• Paradiddle
• Flam
• Flam Tap

The rudiment portion of a batter audition is equal in weight to the scale portion of a wind or melodic audition.

Video Procedures

1.    Someone will press "record"

2.    Hold up the "PHS BAND" ID card and say your ID number (get this from Mr. Square)

3.    Say Nothing else!

4.    Play your audition in order from the Cue Card near the camera.

5.    Someone will press "stop." You're done. Who's next?

Any questions? email me at james.square@tangischools.org ASAP

See you on campus,

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands