PHS Gym , tomorrow night Fri 27 Feb
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
Thursday, February 26, 2015
From our Awesome Winterguard; posted by the Captain!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!! All parents and students are invited to attend a showcase of our 2015 Winterguard show. We will start at 8:00 p.m. Come see a sneak peak of our amazing show!
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
Sunday, February 22, 2015
23 Feb TWIB
Band... Now read this!!
Welcome back from the Mardi Gras break! It seems that this Spring semester is passing by rather fast, even with the disjunctive flow of the school calendar. Nonetheless, we are ALWAYS busy!
Please check the TWIB for this week's ASR activities. Likewise, take a look at the March calendar on Charms and/or the website.
Winterguard... It's back to the Saturday routine this week with E.D. White show in Thibodaux! I am so proud of the work that you all have done since the "season opener" at Comeaux. Time to boost our score with an awe-inspired at the Civic Center this weekend. Are you psyched? I am!!
Jazz Band... I was able to find a cool (and very challenging) Latin chart for us to work up. Waiting on another hip, funk tune (you'll love it!) And I have information about the JAZZ fests at both Loyola and SLU. IF you are interested in seeing Dimensions in Blue (Jazz Band from the Air Force Band of the West, Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX), let me know. They will be in concert at the Columbia Theatre in Hammond this Tuesday night, 24 Feb. Tickets are free... just need to know how many are interested.
Symphonic Band... Check the ASR schedule. We have 3 more full rehearsals before Parish Band Assessment/Festival and Mid Semester Concert on March 5th!
SOLO Assessment/Festival has been rescheduled to Mar 9 and 10, to accommodate all of our entries, as well as those from other local participating schools. I have been preparing practice CD's (not done yet!), so check with me. Someone asked me, "What is the best way to prepare for Solo Fest, Mr. Square?" My response (take a guess!) "GHAP!"
Fettuccine Dinner Tickets!!! Hope you are all selling!!
Stay dry... and warm!
See you on campus!
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
Welcome back from the Mardi Gras break! It seems that this Spring semester is passing by rather fast, even with the disjunctive flow of the school calendar. Nonetheless, we are ALWAYS busy!
Please check the TWIB for this week's ASR activities. Likewise, take a look at the March calendar on Charms and/or the website.
Winterguard... It's back to the Saturday routine this week with E.D. White show in Thibodaux! I am so proud of the work that you all have done since the "season opener" at Comeaux. Time to boost our score with an awe-inspired at the Civic Center this weekend. Are you psyched? I am!!
Jazz Band... I was able to find a cool (and very challenging) Latin chart for us to work up. Waiting on another hip, funk tune (you'll love it!) And I have information about the JAZZ fests at both Loyola and SLU. IF you are interested in seeing Dimensions in Blue (Jazz Band from the Air Force Band of the West, Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX), let me know. They will be in concert at the Columbia Theatre in Hammond this Tuesday night, 24 Feb. Tickets are free... just need to know how many are interested.
Symphonic Band... Check the ASR schedule. We have 3 more full rehearsals before Parish Band Assessment/Festival and Mid Semester Concert on March 5th!
SOLO Assessment/Festival has been rescheduled to Mar 9 and 10, to accommodate all of our entries, as well as those from other local participating schools. I have been preparing practice CD's (not done yet!), so check with me. Someone asked me, "What is the best way to prepare for Solo Fest, Mr. Square?" My response (take a guess!) "GHAP!"
Fettuccine Dinner Tickets!!! Hope you are all selling!!
Stay dry... and warm!
See you on campus!
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
Friday, February 20, 2015
Important Announcement: BAND PARTY
MWR Announcement:
"STOP... And Smell the Roses!!
Band & Color Guard Party!!
Saturday, February 21st
In the Band room
6pm-9:45pm
Themes: Mardi Gras & Valentine's Day
Let's celebrate our 1st place win!
Punch and drinks will be provided. Each class please bring the following plus $1 per person to help cover drinks and decorations:
• Freshman: Main food type items (sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, hotdog/bun, etc)
• Sophmores: Chips/ Dip
• Juniors: Desserts
• Seniors: Plates & Utensils
Everyone must have reliable transportation to and from the party and must be gone by 10:15pm.
Please share this info with any member that doesn't have Facebook.
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
"STOP... And Smell the Roses!!
Band & Color Guard Party!!
Saturday, February 21st
In the Band room
6pm-9:45pm
Themes: Mardi Gras & Valentine's Day
Let's celebrate our 1st place win!
Punch and drinks will be provided. Each class please bring the following plus $1 per person to help cover drinks and decorations:
• Freshman: Main food type items (sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, hotdog/bun, etc)
• Sophmores: Chips/ Dip
• Juniors: Desserts
• Seniors: Plates & Utensils
Everyone must have reliable transportation to and from the party and must be gone by 10:15pm.
Please share this info with any member that doesn't have Facebook.
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
Sunday, February 8, 2015
9 Feb TWIB
Band... Now Read This!!
Thanks to everyone who made the Krewe of Omega Parade last night. As much
as I do not care for all of the flashing police lights, uneven street surfaces,
and bad street lighting along the route, I must say that I had FUN!! The knee
is a bit "tired" this morning, but it is my feet that are still
screaming out for relief right now! A special shout out, thank you, hat's off
to all of the parent/boosters who "walked" the route with us. Your
support was overwhelming!! Band, the crowd enjoyed
our tunes! I was mostly behind percussion, and I was glad to see the crowd
dancing (and singing) to our music. We will find a little time to check our
spacing and turns.
For those wondering about the "make up event" ,
stay tuned for more announcements!
Check the TWIB. We are busy in a very different way this week. Please schedule
your non-band after-school activities around the Tuesday, 10 Feb ASR!! Note
that Jazz Band meets on MONDAY. Boosters Meeting is Monday. Remember to return
your Fettuccine Dinner letter.
See you on campus!
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
Thursday, February 5, 2015
PARADE: Krewe of Omega Friday, 6 Feb 2015
Band...
Ten-Hut!! Now read this!
It's time.... Mardi Gras!! (Rah, Rah!)
Here's is what you need to know for the parade tomorrow evening in Hammond:
Krewe of Omega
NO BUS TRANSPORTATION for event!!
1. During your band class, please load your FDMU (Full Dress Marching Uniform) onto the trailer (check to make sure to handle your own bag, including your shako box). We will dress at the trailer, so you must take care of arriving early, with the proper shoes and socks. Also, load your instrument before you leave campus. Colorguard...follow the uniform instructions that were announced at WG practice. The temperature has been predicted to be near 40 degrees, so think about wearing a full, light layer under your your FDMU.
2. Meet at the band trailer no later than 5:15, at the University Center. we will be in the parking lot (look for the trailer!)
3. Our parade tunes will be "Hey Baby!"and "Boogie Shoes", filled in with marching cadences. The parade "steps off" at 6:30 pm. Depending on the flow, we should conclude around 7:45.
4. The "pick-up point" will be near Fayard Hall on North Oak Street, one of the border street of the SLU campus. There are a couple of lighted parking lots near this building. DO NOT LEAVE until you have been dismissed!! Your attendance/participation is a graded event. The make-up event... TBA!
5. Thank you in advance all parents/boosters who will be volunteering to walk as band escorts...we could not do this without you!
See you on campus!
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
It's time.... Mardi Gras!! (Rah, Rah!)
Here's is what you need to know for the parade tomorrow evening in Hammond:
Krewe of Omega
NO BUS TRANSPORTATION for event!!
1. During your band class, please load your FDMU (Full Dress Marching Uniform) onto the trailer (check to make sure to handle your own bag, including your shako box). We will dress at the trailer, so you must take care of arriving early, with the proper shoes and socks. Also, load your instrument before you leave campus. Colorguard...follow the uniform instructions that were announced at WG practice. The temperature has been predicted to be near 40 degrees, so think about wearing a full, light layer under your your FDMU.
2. Meet at the band trailer no later than 5:15, at the University Center. we will be in the parking lot (look for the trailer!)
3. Our parade tunes will be "Hey Baby!"and "Boogie Shoes", filled in with marching cadences. The parade "steps off" at 6:30 pm. Depending on the flow, we should conclude around 7:45.
4. The "pick-up point" will be near Fayard Hall on North Oak Street, one of the border street of the SLU campus. There are a couple of lighted parking lots near this building. DO NOT LEAVE until you have been dismissed!! Your attendance/participation is a graded event. The make-up event... TBA!
5. Thank you in advance all parents/boosters who will be volunteering to walk as band escorts...we could not do this without you!
See you on campus!
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands
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