30 Mar TWIB

Band...Now read this!

What an incredible week we just finished! Excellent performances in both concert and sight-reading with Symphonic Band! A big shout-out to the moms and pops who chaperoned and drove the truck/trailer. I am even proud of the Friday in class critique with partners... you all did a great job and critical thinkers and discriminating listeners! 5, count them, FIVE back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to back amazing runs, this past Wednesday, of the Winterguard show in front of the entire 9th and 10th grades! And then an awe inspiring performance at the end-of-season Championship Show in Thibodaux on Saturday! 

Wait...there's more... 2 fantastic Guard Solos in Individuals and a Senior Ensemble in the I&E at E.D. White HS (that's in Thibodaux, too. Do some American History research and you'll understand that significance of that school's name!) MAC and the Senior girls, bringing home 1st place medals is incredible! And "Mirror, Mirror" with a 6th place finish in a fiercely competitive field of 19 squads...simply AMAZING and I could not be a prouder "Papa Square" smile emoticon And how about that "paint-up crew" and Mom/Pop Entourage!! THANKS for all that you do in support of the WG activities. And how about that Friday afternoon concessions trailer, et al, clean-up crew!?!? THANK YOU to the moms, kids, and pop, that pulled a "GI Party" like getting ready for a "white glove inspection", huh!?!?!! 2 thumbs way up!!

Yes, Allen Euphonium, I am feeling emotional. I am blessed to have such a wonderful band family! To close this incredible weekend, I had the privilege of attending Shawn's Court of Honor, at which he officially received the rank of Eagle Scout! Way to go..I am proud of you. I am especially humbled and touched that Shawn singled me out and "pinned" me as one of his 3 Eagle Scout Mentors. Sometimes, I wonder if I make a difference... thanks for the vote of confidence.

Read on... This is a busy week with preparations for Spring Break Strawberry Festival.

1. Be sure to check the TWIB. NOTE *** There will be no Jazz Band ASR on Monday. I took the picture before I finished editing.

2. There will be an official Strawberry Festival Booth Sign-Up for all students on Tuesday. Please be sure to check with your parents to see when they will be working in the Bingo Tent or supervising Cotton Candy and drinks sales. Scott will have a poster/spreadsheet for sign-up. Work shifts begin on Thursday with booth assembly, CC/Drinks operations on Friday late morning through Sunday evening (with "tear down/clean-up).

3. Parade Music goes out Monday in classes; MUSIC ASR on Tuesday; Thursday will be Parade practice and parade trailer packing...remember that Spring Break begins this Friday.
4. Wednesday ASR is Jazz Band!

5. We will have a guest performers from Burke HS in South Carolina on campus this Tuesday morning. I will need a small set-up crew to help them. Additionally, I will have you called out of class to report to the auditorium for their performance.

Yeah, yeah...I know this has been a long message. Please re-read it so you have an idea of what's up This Week In Band!
See y'all on campus!!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

For Tues Mar 24

Now read this for Tuesday 24 Mar 15

INTONATION!!! is still on the priority list, symphonic band!! It would behoove all trumpet players to get your valve slides in PROPER working order!

Guard... it's on! Championship Show this Saturday!! And to the ladies in the senior ensemble and our soloists...yeah, it's on there, too!

Jazz Band will have ASR on Tuesday (no poke chop nor stupid stuff no, 75 before we get started, please!) Boom Boom, One Note Samba, Swing Fever, and Blue Skies. Please check your schedule after Jazz Band. We have been requested to have a representative group at tomorrow's home Baseball game for a brief Flag-Raising Ceremony before the game begins. This will be done in tribute to the local National Guardsmen who recently gave "the last measure of devotion" in the heliocopter accident. Be prepared to play the Star-Spangled Banner, PHS Alma Mater. More information tomorrow. We will grab a bite eat together afterwards.

See you all on campus!

 
JSquare, NBCT 

23 Mar TWIB

Band... now read this!!

Thanks again to the moms and pops who worked so hard this past Friday on the Crawfish Fettuccine Dinners!! 

Thanks to the moms and pops who made the trip to Denham Springs this past Saturday to cheer on our Winterguard. The ladies had an amazing performance, and I could not be any prouder of them! I know that they will work extremely hard this week in preparation for the CHAMPIONSHIP show down there in Thibodaux!

This is a busy week (when are we NOT busy???!!!) Please check the TWIB.

Symphonic Band.... we will travel to Northshore HS in Slidell this Thursday for the Large Ensemble Assessment (Concert and Sight-reading). Please listen carefully in class for details. 

See you all on campus.

TUESDAY, 17 Mar 15 Testing, Testing!

Band... NRT!

For Tuesday ACT testing:

Those of you who ARE testing, remember to bring the materials that the counselors mentioned (pencils, calculators, photo ID, etc.)  Best wishes!

The rest of you who ARE NOT testing, report to your "holding site" for the morning. Remain there for the duration of testing.

EVERYONE has ASR tomorrow before the MidSemester Concert. 3:00 - 5:30  (this includes set-up in the auditorium and on-stage rehearsal). We will take a break near the end to watch the Winterguard do a run -through of it's competition show. THEN, we will eat! Afterwards, dress for the concert, perform, and go home. We will strike the set (pick-up, move back to the band hall) on Wednesday morning.

BE THERE and ON-TIME for ASR!! I am sure that some of you may not make to campus for Testing-holding, but you need to make it a priority to be here for the  ASR/evening activities. 

See you tomorrow,

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

16 March TWIB

Band... Now read this!!

See the attached photo.

Tuesday will be a long day... School/Testing, ASR,  Pizza Dinner (it will be brought to us... DO NOT LEAVE CAMPUS!)

MIDSEMESTER CONCERT is mandatory! Non-negotiable.. we go to District Large Ensemble Assessment next week. We will qualify for State Assessment! GHAP!!  Dress for MidSemester is Band Polo with Black Bottoms (Formal Trousers for boys; Girls wear Black slacks or skirt); BLACK SHOES (Dark socks, gentlemen!) CONCERT Starts at 6:30!!

Thursday's SYMPHONIC BAND ASR is tentative (TBA), dependent on Midsemester Concert.

Remember that the Fettuccine Dinner FR will be Friday. Some of you will have dinner plates delivered to you at lunchtime...Bon Appetit!

Busy week, huh WG! This has been a productive, challenging season. Finish strong!  Next week, you know it's on, it's on, it's on, it's on, it's on... IT'S ON!!!!!!

See you on campus!

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

16 Mar week heads up

Band.. Now read this!!

I have been in Lafayette since Tuesday evening. Non-stop judging for me. Franklinton HS finished Solo Assessment really late on Tuesday night, I ran home, grabbed my bag and headed to Lafayette. Today is the 3rd and final day of large ensemble assessment here. 22 bands on Wednesday, 21, Thursday, and 21 more today!

I will see you all on Campus Monday. I will have the official results from Solo Assessment.

TUESDAY will be a long day, with testing (ACT), and afterschool rehearsal, diner and Mid-Semester Concert (6:30). Dress will be same as Parish Assessment (we'll do formal wear for the District at the end of the month).  WG Rehearsal

Wednesday   Jazz band ASR

Thursday Symphonic ASR    WG Rehearsal

Friday   Fettuccine Dinner FR  (Yum, yum!)  WG Rehearsal Run/Through for Denham Springs Show

Saturday   WG at Denham Springs

Heading out to Judge bands until 7:00 ish tonight.


See you on campus!





JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Spirit Rally and Solo Assessment

Band...Now read this! Urgent News for Today!

"One if by land; two if by sea"    There will be a "Spirit Rally" in honor of the State Champion Girls' Basketball Team this morning. "ONE"  if it IS NOT raining, We'll be in front of the school (same as send-off last Wednesday) to raise the Victory Flag and to celebrate. "TWO" if it IS raining, we will have a"parade " of some kind in through the hallways. PLEASE listen for instructions!!

Solo Assessment continues today. We will begin during 1st lunch and continue throughout the remainder of the school day and into the evening. Only a handful of you played yesterday, so we will have a very packed line-up today. We will continue into the regular ASR time for you to get this done. 

See you on campus.

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

Solo Assessment Today!!

BAND... NOW READ THIS!!

Solo Assessment begins now. One of the judges is here and waiting!!  Drive up, play your solo!

JSQUARE

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

9 Mar TWIB DIFFERENT!!

Band...now read this!

Again, thank you for fine performances all around, throughout last, and continuing through the weekend. A special thanks to the "Mighty Handful" that were able to make the Welcome Rally for the girls' Basketball team. I know it was extremely short notice....I got the official word on this about 1/2 hour before a message was sent through Charms. Thank you Miss Dina, Mr. Jerome, and Delaney for quick thinking and action.

Congrats , Winterguard! The hard work is paying off

SOLO Assessment/Festival
2 judges will be ready to hear you play, beginning around 11:30. You play for only one of them, not both. Ifyou can drive or have reliale transportation, please play between 11:30 and 2:00, please let me know (either email, text, or call Mr.Square This is directed at those of you who raised your hand, when asked last 'week, indicating that you could play on Monday. All others, plan on playing on Tuesday

Mr. Square would appreciate some help Monday, morning unloading the parade trailer.

Important Boosters' meeting at 6:00 pm, Monday evening.


JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands  

Saturday 7 March

Band... now read this!!

Krewe of Erin parade in town this morning. See you all at the trailer 9:30, Memorial Park (aka Strawberry Festival Park). It is a little "crisp and brisk" this morning, so please wear a light layer under your uniform. This is a short, fun hometown parade event. Let's look and sound good! For ease of traffic purposes we will dismiss back near the park where we started. See you all soon.

Heads up.... Check for TWIB notes later today for next week's schedule.

GEAUX, Lady Waves Basketball!!!

Good luck JROTC and Science Olympiad teams!

And Winterguard... Who's the fairest!?! You got this... now show them WHAT you got!!

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

TAME Parish Band Assessment Day News / Guard Rehearsal

Band... Now read this!!
I'll start with GUARD: remember the information from Mrs. Crovetto and Miss Krystal. Let's have a great day!
And now on to BAND:  Instructions for Parish Assessment
1. Dress Code is Green Polo, Khaki Bottoms, Dark Socks, Dark Shoes.
2. REPORT to 1st period class. You will be dismissed from this class AFTER the announcements! THEN come to the bandroom.
3. We are playing these selections for adjudication (judging):
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE = "Winter"  and "Mi Milagro"  8:40
SYMPHONIC BAND = "Emblem of Unity", "Salvation is Created", and "Thunderscape"  9:00

PJHS plays at 9:20; Vinyard plays at 10:00

Symphonic  Band will be allowed to participate in the FULL day of Band Assessment (as a performer and listener/learner). Be sure to thank Mr. Strickland!
I will be available until 2:45 ish if you need help with your Solo.

See you on campus.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

MISOM!! March Is "MUSIC In Our Schools Month"

Band... Now read this!!

I know this is not the classroom TWIB board, but you get the idea.

More details about the Parish Band Assessment at our school will come on Monday, during classes. It would behoove you all to pay attention to these details.

Plan to be on campus from the time you arrive for school UNTIL the end of the Mid-Semester Concert. A meal will be provided  during thie time between Band Assessment and Concert.

The Krewe of Erin parade is this Saturday morning in "uptown" Ponchatoula. This is a required event for ALL, I repeat, ALL brasswinds, woodwinds, and percussionists!!! Guard will not be required to march this parade, as you all will be preparing for the Dutchtown WG Show.

I will continue to "burn" practice CD's for all soloists. Some of you will use the SmartMusic accompaniment system. Either way, GHAP your part!!!

Congrats to the WG for a solid performance at the E.D. White show in Thibodaux. Let's get to work to "sell" this awesome show to the crowd and judges!!

See you all on campus!



JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands