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
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