Final 14-15 Band TWIB

Band... Now read this!!

Congratulations again to the Class of 2015! You will always have a home here at 19452. Papa Square will miss you all.

A big shout out to the moms who made the paper chase happen this week to get 15-16 Band ready to roll!

MINI-CAMP!!! BLT !!! Good work, everyone, all around today!

And now for some much needed R 'n R for the BD...

BAND... HALT!!!!

 
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

FINAL Spring 2015 TWIB

Band... Now Read This!!

Wow! That was quick...the whole school year!

As we are closing this year, and starting another, please allow me to say thank you to all of you for another terrific "family get together" this 2014-15! We accomplished a lot in so many aspects of band life: skill, musicianship, rigor of music, drill, expression in MB, Symphonic, Guard, Percussion, Boosters involvement, and we had fun in Jazz! So much to look back on and just go..WOW!Thank you all for being part of the Greenwave Family!

Great job this past week with everything we had going on. We especially did a first class job in musical support for the USS Ponchatoula Memorial Dedication. I wish that the sound system had been better so that you could have heard the rhetoric from the speakers' platform! We looked and sounded great! So many of the Shipmates and folks in the audience were impressed and appreciative of our presence and contribution to the ceremony. Kudos to the moms and pops for your logistics support. (That was the mission of the USS Ponchatoula  and the theme of the Admiral's comments yesterday morning).

The "end of the world" party was a huge success! Thanks Lacey and Jeremy (MWR) and all of the moms who pitched in, and the "grill master" dad (Deputy Dad! Thanks!) for finishing up on the burgers! I hope that everyone enjoyed the DJ and photo booth! And seniors who gave their testimonies... you are and will always be special to our Greenwave Band family. We are proud of you and will miss you.

See the TWIB for this week... we're almost done!

Listen in class for additional details.

Graduation ASR on Tuesday, Practice with the Class of 2015 @ SLU University Center on Wednesday a.m., and the Commencement Exercises (aka Graduation Ceremony) on Wednesday evening are graded events, same as all performances.
Mini-info... listen in class. These are after dismissal on the 1/2 days.
See you on campus.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Testimonials and Party

Band... Now Read This!
Time to get this party started!
Sorry for the late start and inclement weather. Testimonials will begin around 6:30. Picture booth is up; grill is almost hot; DJ is on the way. Getting it all solved.
Let's Boogie!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

2015 COLOR GUARD CLINIC

DM Auditions Schedule Change

BAND... Now read this!  

This message is for Drum Major candidates. 

Auditions will be on Monday, 18 May, beginning immediately after school. We should be done by 5:30. Check the current Charms calendar for this adjustment.

 
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

11 May TWIB Notes

Band… Now Read This!!

We are nearing the end of another great year of Greenwave Band! Nearing…but not done yet!! Please read this TWIB carefully. We have a lot going on this week (Busy is SOP around here Standard Operating Procedure!) 2015-16 Guard…read your calendar and check with Mary Anna for any additional details of this week.

Monday 11 May  The Annual Band Awards Banquet will be fun! The food will be great! And I am sure that we’ll all enjoy each other’s company in a beautiful venue right here in downtown Ponchatoula! The doors will open for seating at 6:30. Buffet service will be announced by classes. Attire for this special event is “Sunday Best.” I am sure that you will all look amazing! And the final slideshow will be fantastic! 

Tuesday 12 May  SYMPHONIC BAND ASR   What’s up with all the stars?? This is MANDATORY for any and everyone who was not present for the Tuesday, 5 May ASR. No shows at this ASR will result in a DRASTIC reduction in your grade for the 6^th six weeks, as you will be “0” for ASR (5, 12, and 15 May), USS Ponchatoula Dedication (16 May, and Graduation Practice/Ceremony (20 May).  If you were present for ASR on 5 May, you may attend the 12 May ASR, but not required of you since you keep your end of the commitment agreement for the ensemble! THANK YOU!

Wednesday 13 May This will be a meeting with all prospective Band Leadership members, ending at 3:45. Likewise and simultaneously, there will be a Drum Major Auditions Clinic, which will end when it ends. Everyone else, we love you, but PLEASE go home. Thank you!

Thursday 14 May  Please attend the MVES/PJHS Spring Concert! Most of you came through this feeder program, which is the lifeblood of the Greenwave Band. Come out and support our future members! Get there early as I am sure it will be jam-packed! Mind your manners… ‘Nuff said!

Friday 15 May  (Trifecta)

ASR for the USS Ponchatoula Memorial Dedication Ceremony   we will pack chairs, stands, and large instruments after this ASR. You will be responsible for taking your Full Dress Marching Uniform (yes, you need your shako!) home with you. 

Class of 2015 Testimonies We will begin right at the end of ASR. Seniors, please give some thought to what your remarks might be BEFORE this event! The door reluctantly awaits your appointed time.

“END of the WORLD” Band Party!  Be there!! IT’s our last family gathering. I know that MWR officers will be “on point” to make this fun for everyone!

Saturday   May 16

USS Ponchatoula Memorial Dedication Ceremony

 You must arrive properly “dressed up, from the floor up” in FDMU on Saturday morning! Bring your Uniform bag and hanger!  DOWNBEAT is 8:30. We will begin playing around 9:30 as guests and dignitaries arrive. The ceremony begins at 10:00. Dismissal will be when we are finished, approximately 11: 30. Listen for instructions for uniforms and equipment. This is an “once-in-a-lifetime event” solemn, reverent, and cultural.

Drum Major Auditions

These CLOSED auditions will begin around 1:00 at the bandroom.

 
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Tuesday 5 May 2015 Senior Send-Off and ASR

Band... NRT!
Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Here are some notes for Tuesday, 5 May.
Seniors, be on time for the Senior Class Breakfast. Starts at 6:45 am, in the cafeteria. Remember to dress according to the announcement from Mrs. Crovetto in Monday's morning broadcast.

All 11th, 10th, and 9th grade, grab your instrument/equipment and hustle out for Senior Send-Off. It would behoove you to do this BEFORE the 1st morning bell. Be prepared for the Fight Song, Alma Mater, maybe Chant. Scurry back to your regularly scheduled 1st period class.Your teachers will have a roster in their email.

Symphonic Band ASR for everyone until 4:30. This rehearsal will be primarily for the USS Ponchatoula Dedication ceremony.

Heads up for Thursday: 

Ponchatoula Spotlight Rally in town 4:00 at the locomotive with WGNO TV. You must wear Green Polo or Green 14-15 Band Shirt, or any GREENWAVE top! This will be on TV, so represent correctly!

Guard "Chic-Fil-A" Night   All 2015-16 Guard members... BE THERE!!! You heard Mrs. Crovetto tell you how important this fundraiser is for guard!   BE THERE!!

Finally that evening, Miss Shana Sampia (remember our flute solist from Spring Concert?!?!) will be performing a recital here at PHS Auditorium. She will perform on flute and piano, while I will play tuba. We are excited to have a chance to play for YOU!! Be there and hear us with the "horns on OUR faces!!"
Yes, we are near the end of this school year. HANG ON TO THE ROPE!!

See you all on campus!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

State Solo Festival Official Results

This past Saturday, 13 band members participated in the LMEA State Solo Festival at UL-Lafayette. All of these student-musicians played beautifully, representing our school and community.  Our performers included :

Kimberly Ordeneaux, 10^th grade, on clarinet

Javier Hernandez, 11^th grade, and Joey Verret, 9^th grade, and on trumpet

and Ashley Milton, 10^th grade on flute.

The following students earned the Prestigious State Soloist Gold Medal for their performances:

Freshmen class Ella Boihem, Ami Gauthier, Lindsey Miller, and Kendal Vining, all on flute;

Sophomore Charne Hill on clarinet;

Juniors Austin Roy on euphonium, Charles Hooper on trumpet, and Zackery Cusimano on tuba; and

Senior Scott Poulin on euphonium.

Congratulations to each and every one of you for your fine achievements! And thank you to Mr. Square for all of hard work and care in preparing these students for this event.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

State Solo Festival Saturday 2 May

Band .... Now Read This!   This message is for our participants in today's State Solo Festival. Meet at the bandroom at 10 am, dressed for the day (Sunday's best!). Eat before you arrive. And you should bring a snack for the bus ride. We will eat a late lunch after we perform (you'll need about $10). Be sure that you have your instrument, music, brain, manners. Let's have a great musical day!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands