Smith Station game August 29, 2008!

Hey guys, It's me again. I have this feeling that some people are still feeling a little lost about plans tomorrow for a our first game. I will be taking this time to fill in some of the gaps that might be left for questions!

• We will be meeting at Zora Ellis Jr. High for a warm up at 5:30 sharp.
  If not present for warm up by times posted you will be marked as tardy.
  
• Marching into the stadium will begin around 6:45.
  
• The national anthem will be played at 6:50.
  

The football game begins at 7:00.
everything from that point on will be managed by myself and the directors in the stands.

Students were given a handout today as a reminder to rules describing how we deal with third quarter breaks. I will go over a few points of that:

• students are to be in the stands at 6:00 min LEFT in the 3rd quarter. At 6:00, we will begin playing. Students will also be marked as tardy if they are not back by that time.
• The location for break is limited to the area designated by the Band Directors. We cannot provide adequate supervision if students are walking around freely.
• There is to be no visiting within the stands.
• There is to be NO eating during the football game. we do not eat in uniform so we can protect the investments of the school, parents, and Band Boosters. Please make sure you either eat before or after the game!
• Restroom visits are allowed during 3rd period. Students must see a chaperone before going to the restoom.

I ask that if you have any questions to PLEASE feel free to ask or contact me at any time!

WOO HOO! IT's Football SEASON!!!!

IT IS HERE... the minute you have all been waiting for!!! Our first FOOTBALL GAME of the 2008 season. All of your hard work and preparation is going to pay off on Friday night as the Talladega Tigers open the season against Smith Station at our very own Mary Dumas Stadium. How exciting to put everything together and finally have a chance to present it to a home audience.

A few reminders....

• When you leave school on Friday ... Take your instrument with you!! Do not leave it at the school. (you laugh... it happens)


• Uniforms will be in the ZEJH Bandroom. Because they are using Dixon while doing renovations on Graham we will have to make adjustments.


• All band members will meet at Dixon for warm-up. Warm-up BEGINS at 5:30.... be early... do not get in the arc late.


• Please remember that you will need BLACK SOCKS!


• Don't forget your MUSIC for the STANDS! (flip folders everyone!)
• Come prepared to have a GOOD TIME!

In the NEWS!

Did you see the Daily Home Sunday paper? If not, there was a picture of some of our outstanding band members. Click here to view.

First of all, the picture added at the top of my blog cracks me up, check out my facial looks! =D

School has officially began for everyone in the Talladega City Schools. Some of us have been here all summer working hard for this, now we are putting in even more hours of hard work and effort! It is all beginning to pay off for anyone who hasn't noticed. The annual parent night was a huge success, and last nights rehearsal was also indeed a great one.

I want everyone to keep in mind, through everything we have put into this so far, nothing will be in vain, or wasted i promise you. For 'Johnny' freshmen, i will warn you, that first game before you step on the field you will be more than thankful you stuck it through. It's the most exciting thing to experience. Here i am, a senior this year and I'm giddy thinking about the first game of the season! From the first game we look onward to our first competition, which if I'm not wrong will be the Mid-South Marching Festival, at Gadsden City High School. I'm so excited about being able to go back this year, and I think everyone else should be feeling the same way!

Pictures went very smoothly, and the band had great comments on their excellent behavior during the time we spent trying to organize the pictures for everyone! Keep in mind that we do have our normal after school evening rehearsals next week, AND and rehearsal Friday which is said to be at Mary Dumas Stadium, but if not, will be held at the regular practice field. We WILL notify you about the location, but just plan on being there regardless!

(Grab your amazing ideas for Halloween 2008--ptsh it's gonna be great, not even trying to play around.... no lie!) =X

2008 Family Night (8/8/08)

Band Camp Pics finally HERE!

What a week!

Wow, what an amazing band camp we had this past week! I've never experienced such a successful and positive week as we did this year, and im happy and proud of each person who came out and put everything they had into this years show! I do know that by Friday we had our first movement on the field, all our music was out, and we were cleaning parts of both!

We get no where without our parental support! I want to thank everyone who brought water for us, snacks, and such! Its great to feel support from the community even when it is as close as our friends and family!

We also thank our band boosters with providing lunches and making sure that lunch was always fast and with no problems!

I know ill forget alot of people, but most of all just be aware that we are very thankful and appreciative for everything that took place this past week, it wouldnt have been the same without all of it!

We survived everything that was handed to us, from a heat index of 110 degrees, to maybe a little storm or two, we can happily say we lived through band camp in Alabama! Don't you agree?

Keep up to date on your calendar! See you at tonight's rehersal from 4 until 8 p.m.! Take care!