Georgetown Eagle Band

All other activities for Monday previously published are being covered by wind symphony and battery only.
Be aware that around 7:00pm the mosquitoes come out… so send a bottle of spray along with the large jug of ice water!

Tuesday, 8/18 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm – Full Band Marching Rehearsal outdoors – bring all necessary gear!

Be aware that around 7:00pm the mosquitoes come out… so send a bottle of spray along with the large jug of ice water!

Tuesday, 8/18 – 7:30pm – PARENT NIGHT!

Bring your lawn chairs and come join us out on the marching practice field to watch the last 30 minutes of our rehearsal!
We will perform the first two movements of our 2009 GHS Eagle Marching Band show for parents and family!
Bring out grandma and crazy Uncle Joe… it will be a great experience for the kids to perform for family and friends!
We will end the evening at 8:00pm with ICE CREAM provided to ALL attendees… students and family alike!
An appropriate time to arrive would be between 7:00pm and 7:15pm to give you time to set up your lawn chairs for a 7:30pm start time!
We hope to see EVERYONE there! Park and meet in back of GHS by the tennis courts.
Be sure to go to the FRONT sideline, we sound better from the front.
Please volunteer to bring items for the ice cream social.

Wednesday, 8/19 – 12:30pm to 5:00pm – (arrive fed) Full Band Marching Rehearsal outdoors – bring all necessary gear!

We will be taking band photos for the football program and for BAND BUTTONS in the early afternoon outside in the GISD Stadium.
We will be indoors from 3:15pm to 5:00pm rehearsing music.
BAND should WEAR:
- Blue Band Shorts
- Black Triangle T
- Black Socks
- Black Marching Shoes (these will be handed out to new students on 8/19)
- If you are a new student, wear close fitting shorts and T shirt to avoid showing through the uniform

Guard should:
- Please wear close fitting garments ( we will hand out uniforms to you)
- Bring anything you need with you to do hair ( ie: brush, gel, etc)
- Bring flip flops

BAND BUTTONS and BAND / SECTION PHOTOS – Click HERE for a downloadable form to purchase a band button or other merchandise! If you haven’t seen a band button, they are a closeup photo of your student in uniform with their band instrument for you to PROUDLY wear at all band contests / games, etc. Checks payable to ZEN OX PHOTOGRAPHY.

Thursday, 8/20 – 12:30pm to 5:00pm – (arrive fed) Full Band Marching Rehearsal outdoors – bring all necessary gear!

We will be begin rehearsal promptly at 12:30pm outside on the practice field, so be early!
We will be indoors from 3:15pm to 5:00pm rehearsing music.

Thursday, 8/20 – $50.00 Spring Trip Deposit due for May 6th through 8th South Padre Trip.

Checks payable to GPAA BAND. All 3 bands are performing. This is a not to miss opportunity!
We are working on trip options for AP Testers on May 6th and May 7th in Georgetown and in Kingsville, TX. More info soon!

Thursday, 8/20 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm – No band picnic. Instead… GHS and NGC Open House

Stop by and see us if you haven’t seen enough of us lately! We’ll be in the band hall!

Friday, 8/21 – No band camp! Rest up for the 1st day of school!

Monday, 8/24 – 1st day of School!

Bring all your necessary marching gear with you to school (large jug of iced water, flip folder, marching instrument, change of clothes for outdoor rehearsal, sunscreen, hat, etc)
Rehearsal begins promptly at 4:00pm on the marching field, move quickly after school!
Rehearsal goes from 4:00pm to 6:15pm. Parent pick-up in the west student lot in front of GHS at 6:30pm.

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Wind Symphony Gigs

August 11th, 2009

Wind Symphony, we have a few upcoming gigs. Here is the info:

Monday, 8/17 – Performance for entire GISD Faculty and Staff - Conducted by JD Janda, GISD Fine Arts Director

8:00am – in seat in PAC – warmed up
9:30am – performance
10:00am – dismissal – (must leave GHS campus as all teachers will be in inservice… make arrangements for a ride if needed)
Attire – Jeans, blue band polo, belt and school-appropriate footwear (no flip flops etc)

Monday, 8/17 – Pep rally performance for GHS Faculty and Staff (Wind Symphony only + ALL BATTERY)

12:15pm - on stage already fed and warmed up (with marching instruments and flip folder)
1:00pm – performance
1:30pm – dismissal (must leave campus as all teachers will be in inservice… make arrangements for a ride if needed)
Attire – Jeans, blue band polo, belt and school-appropriate footwear (no flip flops etc)

Monday, 8/17 – Full Band outdoor rehearsal – 5pm to 8pm

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August 9th, 2009

Wind players… practice, practice!! Pass off your Movement One of the marching show to a director by the end of the day 8/10 (Monday).
Winds and Percussion – Be sure to have your hat each day!
Guard… starting Monday, be sure to adhere to the revised marching band dress code policy!
Guard… also be sure to bring $17.00 for your make-up on Monday. Cash only.
All - be sure to have a HUGE jug of iced water out at rehearsal without fail ! We break every 20 minutes for water and it is imperative that you take care of your body and stay hydrated!
All - be sure to continue hydrating over the weekend! Take care of your bodies over the weekend to ensure a successful Monday! (no soda, no junk food!)
Challenge Forms for competitive marching positions became available to brass and woodwinds Friday 8/7. Any challenge form properly submitted by 4:00pm 8/7 resulted in a challenge scheduled for Monday. All parties involved are aware and are “Up to the Challenge!”

Monday 8/10 – 8am to 5pm – Summer Band / Guard Camp practice

Tuesday 8/11 – 8am to 5pm – Summer Band / Guard Camp practice Winds – Bring your concert horns!

Wednesday 8/12 – 8am to 5pm – Summer Band / Guard Camp practice

Thursday 8/13 – 8am to 5pm – Summer Band / Guard Camp practice Winds – Bring your concert horns!

Friday 8/14 – 8am to 5pm – Summer Band / Guard Camp practice

Friday 8/14- POOL PARTY!!!