Percussion: Week of Oct. 21 - 27

Written By Nathaniel Collins

Congratulations to all for the great accomplishments over the past 2 weeks. You are performing a great show, representing yourself well and earning rewards for your hard work.

This week begins the 2nd grading cycle and is UIL week for marching band. A lot is going on

Below is the weekly overview for the upcoming week.

Cycle 2, Week 1 (A Week): October 21-27

  • Monday

    • Extended Rehearsal from 3:30-7:00

      • Snack break from 5:00-5:15

    • A1 will stay inside

  • Tuesday

    • UIL Region 3 Marching Adjudication

      • 3:15 Call time to load Trailer

      • 4:15 Inspection

      • 4:30 Depart for Mesquite Memorial Stadium

      • 7:30 Performance

      • 9:00 Anticipated Dismissal from NFHS

  • Wednesday

    • Extended Stadium Rehearsal from 4:00-9:00pm at HBJ Stadium

      • Dinner provided from 6:00-6:45

    • A1 be prepared to go outside

  • Thursday

    • Free, No Rehearsal (Rehearsal originally scheduled on this date has been canceled)

  • Friday (A Day)

    • Fine Arts Showcase (JV Stadium) During Activity Period

      • Includes a full performance of Latin Quarter Club

    • Football game - Away at North Garland from 3:30-10:30 at Williams Stadium

  • Saturday

    • UIL 5A Area - tentative

      • Schedule for the contest will be released following Tuesday’s Region Adjudication.

      • Anticipate a full day event with Prelims and Finals performances

  • Sunday

    • Free

Weekly Band Updates + Announcements

Make sure you keep up with the weekly announcements for the whole band. You can access announcements at the top of the page, or by clicking HERE.

You can access the weekly band update by clicking HERE.

UIL Region Adjudication on Tuesday, October 22

On Tuesday, October 22, we will participate in our UIL Region Marching Adjudication. The performance will be at 7:30 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium.

Students are responsible for their own food this day.

Click HERE. For the details on the day.

UIL Area on Saturday, October 26 (depending on Region results)

All bands that receive a 1st division rating at Region qualify for the UIL Area Contest. Area is a competitive UIL event that ranks bands and determines eligibility for the UIL State Marching Contest. Details for the day will be determined based on results at the UIL Region performance.

Click HERE, for the details on the day. This event will be updated as information is available.

Drumline Jersey Order

Please make payments for jerseys this week. Pay for as much as you can when you can, at least one payment each month.

Please make payments for jersey’s through the following process:

1) Each jersey is $55. You can provide payment in 1 payment of the full amount owed, 2 payments ($30 and $25 for one jersey), or 3 equal payments over three months.

2) Provide payments to the band boosters. Click HERE for instructions and different payment options.

3) If paying digitally, include a note that the payment is for jerseys and the student’s name. Send a screenshot with the payment confirmation to ncollins@garlandisd.net

4) Please pay for what you can as soon as you can. All jerseys should be paid in full before Friday, November 22.

According to my records, only one student has provided full payment for their jersey. Please make a payment this week.

Upcoming Assignments and Grades

  • Our extended rehearsals (Monday, Wednesday), UIL performances, Football Game and Fine Arts Showcase will all be major grades

  • The weekly supply check will be a minor grade.

Solo and All-Region Pass Offs

At this point, students should have submitted a video recording of a portion of the semester snare solo and a portion of the 4-mallet solo. As our marching music gains greater confidence, we will be spending more time on this music in class. Until then, students should make this a priority in their individual pratice to make the semester solo process more manageable. Some details below:

  • The Snare Solo pass off 1 was due August 31. The assignment was 1 page of the All-Region solo or the Bronze Level of the alternate solo. 8 Students have not submitted this video.

  • The 4 Mallet Solo Pass off 1 was due September 7. The assignment was 1 page of the All-Region solo or 2 lines of the alternate solo. Thank you Rolando for being the only student to submit this pass off before the due date.

  • Timpani Pass off 1 is being pushed to the week of September 30 Students will need to submit 1/3 of their timpani solo.

  • Video submissions need to include video AND audio.

Nathaniel Collins
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