Monday:  Deadline for New York trip deposit
Monday:  Planner Help
Monday:  Beethoven and Company will be in the bandroom from 2:00-5:30 with S&E Music for students to browse.
Tuesday:  Marching Band 2:30-5:05
Thursday:  Marching Band 2:30-5:05
Friday:  Marching Band minicamp with Mr. Cook 2:30-10:00 (dinner provided)
 
Current Fundraisers:
Program Ads
Poinsettia fundraiser
November Blood Drive

Upcoming events:
10/11 – Game/Senior Night
10/12 – Crown Jewel
10/13 - ePortfolios due (we'll go over how to create them in class this week so you can start)
10/19 – SLC Showcase
10/25 – Game
10/26 – Marching MPA
11/5 – Music Man Step-up Night

Rehearsals:
9/23 - Percussion 
9/24 – 2:30-5:05
9/26 – 2:30-5:05
 
Upcoming events:
9/30 – Beethoven and Company at TCHS 2:00-5:30
9/30 – NY trip deposits due
10/3 – Closer Pass-off due
10/4 – Rehearsal with Mr. Cook
10/12 – Crown Jewel
 
Game:
9/27
Game information:
Uniform – Marching Uniforms/Band Underwear (show shirt, black shorts, long black socks, gloves, cinch bag, band hat, dinkles)
Required items - Flip folder with all music, RED water cooler (filled), instrument/dinner
Schedule:
2:30 - Run show/Field Entrance/Stands rehearsal
4:15 - Load equipment/dinner break/change into marching uniform (students need to bring food or use cafeteria.  Information will be posted Tuesday on Cafeteria)
5:15 - Load buses
5:30 - Depart TCHS
6:00 - Arrive at Stadium
7:00 - Kick-off
9:30 - (approx.) end of game
11:00 - (approx.) dismissal from TCHS

• Uniform orders will be passed out on Friday before rehearsal.  Band members must have all parts of their uniform to attend the game.
• Please check Charms for the next pass-off due date.
• New York Trip Information is in Charms.  Trip deposits are due September 30 for students who wish to attend that trip.
• Juniors and Seniors interested in Tri-State and Festival of Winds need to see Mr. Hall by the end of the day Monday, September 30.
• Mini Camp with Mr. Cook is next week.  The band will be providing dinner that evening.
  

​Rehearsals:
9/17 – 2:30-5:05
9/19 – 2:30-5:05
 
Game:
9/20 (South County) We are still in need of chaperones for this game.  Chaperones who are meeting the band at the field must have names e-mailed to Mr. Hall by Tuesday, 9/17 so that they will be able to enter the stadium without being charged.
 
Please check Charms for the next pass-off due date.
Canvas is now active, please make sure to have the canvas app on your phone for your first class this week and know your login information so you can access your first Canvas assignment.
Mr. Hall goofed up so equipment checks are 9/6 and 9/17.  Please check Charms for the class supply list.
Some tickets for the UM Concert are still available.  They are $10.00.  If you are interested in chaperoning please e-mail luke.hall@stlucieschools.org
New York Trip Information is in Charms.  Trip deposits are due September 30 for students who wish to attend that trip.
There will be a pencil check in SB 1 on 9/17 and Freshman Band SB 2 on 9/16.
There will be a dotbook/drillbooknext check this week.
Planner help will start on Monday, 9/16 at 6:50 AM for interested students.  Please report to the back door of the band room.
 
Game Itinerary:
Uniform:  Show shirt, shorts, white shoes
 
Report time:  4:30 PM
Attendance time:  4:45 PM
Load buses:  5:15 PM
Kick-off:  7:00 PM
The band will be marching halftime AFTER the game
Depart South County Stadium:  approximately 10:00 PM
Dismissal from TCHS:  approximately 11:05 PM
 
UM Itinerary:
12:00 PM – Band Room opens
1:00 PM – Depart TCHS
4:00 PM – Concert Begins
6:00 PM – Depart TCHS
8:15 PM – Arrive at TCHS/Dismissal
UM Dress Code: 
“Sunday Best”
Gentlemen:  Slacks, dress shoes, dress shirt, tie
Ladies:  slacks and blouse or skirt and blouse or appropriate dress and appropriate dress shoe/heel

Rehearsals:
9/9 - Percussion 
9/10 – 2:30-5:05
9/13 – 2:30-5:05
 
Game:
9/12
Game information:
Uniform - Show shirt, white shoes, dark shorts
Required items - Flip folder with all music, RED water cooler (filled), instrument
Schedule:
2:30 - Run show/Field Entrance/Stands rehearsal
4:15 - Load equipment/dinner break (students need to bring food or use cafeteria.  Information will be posted Tuesday on Cafeteria)
5:15 - Load buses
5:30 - Depart TCHS
6:00 - Arrive at Stadium
7:00 - Kick-off
9:00 - (approx.) end of game
10:30 - (approx.) dismissal from TCHS

• All band members must have forms and accessory forms completed in order to attend the game.
• Show shirts will be passed out on 9/13.  Students need to be current on their fair share by Wednesday, 9/12 in order to receive their show shirt.  If you have any questions please ask Mr. Hall.  Payments can be made via school pay or in the band room.
• Please check Charms for the next pass-off due date.
• Equipment checks are 9/13 and 9/14.  Please check Charms for the class supply list.
• Tickets for the UM Concert are still available.  They are $10.00.
• New York Trip Information is in Charms.  Trip deposits are due September 30 for students who wish to attend that trip.
• There will be a pencil check in SB 1 and Freshman Band on Monday, 9/9 and SB 2 on 9/10.
• There will be a flip folder check in SB2 and the Freshman Band on 9/10.
• Planner help will start on Monday, 9/16 at 6:50 AM for interested students.  Please report to the back door of the band room.
• Festival of Winds and Tri-State information will be available for Juniors and Seniors beginning this week

9/5 - Marching Band Rehearsal 2:30-5:05 (rehearsal inspection starts being graded at this rehearsal)
9/6 - Marching Band Rehearsal 2:30-5:05
9/6 - Color Guard Mini Camp 2:30-8:00

• Students who are volunteering at the Beginningbandapalooza will need to report to the band room at Fort Pierce Central on 9/7 by 8:15 AM with their instruments.  We will be wearing show shirts, jeans, and shoes.  Please see Mr. Hall Friday before you leave rehearsal for your show shirt.
• The audition schedule for students auditioning for All-State will be posted this week.  Auditions will be held on 9/14 at Centennial.
• Our first game is 9/12!  We’ll be marching Part 1 of the show and wear show shirts, dark shorts, and white athletic shoes.  Students must have all their forms completed to perform at the game.  Students must be current on their fair share in order to receive their show shirts.  Fair share payments can now be made electronically via credit/debit card through school pay.  You can access this the same way you would paying for school lunches.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hall.
• Tickets are still available for the UM Concert on 9/22.  They are $10.00.
• The link to make the deposit for the New York trip is in Charms under the New York Trip Information tab.  Students who are interested in attending the trip must make their trip deposits by September 30 in order for the trip to happen.  If you have questions about how to do this, please see Mr. Hall.
• Class supply checks are next week.
• Symphonic Band II and the Freshman Band will perform their mouthpiece pitch test on Friday, 9/5 in class.
• There will be a pencil check in class on Thursday and Friday.