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SCHS Band - MNR: December 12, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,
 
Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of December 12:
 
We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those of you who were able to make it out to the SCHS Band Christmas Concert last Thursday. It was great to see so many come out and support their band program. We look forward to performing for everyone soon.
 
This will be the last MNR until we return to school in January. In the meantime we wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Joyful New Year!
 
SCHS Band Q3 and Q4 Rehearsal and Performance Calendar
We are in the process of drafting the calendar for Quarter 3 & Quarter 4. Please be on the lookout for that email and text message.
 
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
That's all for now! 
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: December 5, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,
 
Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of December 5:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 12/6    Concert/Symphonic Band ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/7    Wind Ensemble ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/8    SCHS Band Christmas Concert – 7:00 PM – Call Time 5:30 PM
  • 12/9    1st/2nd Period Jazz Band Basketball Performance – Call Time 5:00 PM
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of December:
  • No further events for Quarter 2
9th Annual SCHS Band Christmas Concert and ASR's
This week we have two ASR's. The combined Concert Band and Symphonic Band ASR will take place Tuesday, December 6 from 3:45 PM until 5:30 PM. The Wind Ensemble ASR will take place on Wednesday, December 7 from 3:45 PM until 5:30 PM. The 9th Annual SCHS Band Christmas Concert will take place on Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 PM. Band members will have a call time of 5:30 PM dressed in concert attire. Doors to the theater will open at 6:45 PM. Please see the gig sheet for additional important information.
 
1st and 2nd Period Jazz Bands - Basketball Game Performance
The combined 1st and 2nd period jazz bands will perform for the home basketball game this Friday, December 9. Call time will be 5:15 PM. Dress will be the black band shirt and blue jeans without holes. The band will perform for both the girls game and the boys game. Dismissal will be approximately 9:00 PM.
 
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
That's all for now! 
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: November 28, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of November 28:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 12/1    Christmas Parade ASR – 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
  • 12/3    MTSBOA Mid-State 9-10 Band Auditions (select students only)
  • 12/4    Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade - Call Time 12:00 PM  
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of December:
  • 12/6    Concert/Symphonic Band ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/7    Wind Ensemble ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/8    SCHS Band Christmas Concert – 7:00 PM – Call Times TBA
  • 12/9    1st/2nd Period Jazz Band Basketball Performance – Call Time 5:00 PM
Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade and ASR This Week
All band members will have an ASR on Thursday, December 1st from 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM. The weather is supposed to be very cold so students should dress appropriately for rehearsal. The Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade is always scheduled for the first Sunday of December. Call time for students will be 12 PM and we should depart SCHS between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM. Uniform code is in full effect so we ask that students be clean shaven and that hair/fingernails are natural in appearance. Please see the gig sheet for more information. 
 
Additionally we will need parent chaperones to ride the bus (chaperones can enjoy the parade and will not march with the band). We will also need a volunteer driver for Friday and Sunday for the equipment trailer.
 
 
9-10 Mid-State Band Audition Info
For students auditioning for the mid-state 9th-10th concert bands, please click the link below for information about this audition day. There is an info packet for woodwinds and brass and one for percussion. The auditions will take place this Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Wilson Central High School. 
 
 
Help Support the SCHS Band with your Black Friday Shopping
For those of you who are thinking about the purchase of Christmas and birthday gifts, we would like to take a moment to remind you that the purchases you were planning to make can help support the SCHS Band.
  • RaiseRight (formerly known as Scrips) - A great way to purchase digital gift cards to use at check-out from your favorite retailer. Setting up your account takes only seconds and is done from the RaiseRight app. 
 
Use Enrollment Code: 7DAB2F2659428 and make sure to list your child’s name!
  • Amazon Smiles - If you find yourself shopping at Amazon consider taking one extra step and visiting this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ every time you shop at Amazon. When asked to search for your charity, simply type Stewarts Creek High School Music Boosters. A percentage of your purchases will be donated by Amazon the SCHS Band Program.
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
That's all for now! 
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: November 21, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of November 21:
 
Happy Thanksgiving!
As we all take a moment to pause this week to celebrate the many things we have to be thankful for, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to all of the SCHS Band Members and their families for the continued support of this band program. We hope that each of you finds some time for rest, relaxation, and to visit with friends and family over the break. We send our warmest wishes to each of you for a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving break!
 
Help Support the SCHS Band with your Black Friday Shopping
For those of you who are thinking about the purchase of Christmas and birthday gifts, we would like to take a moment to remind you that the purchases you were planning to make can help support the SCHS Band.
  • RaiseRight (formerly known as Scrips) - A great way to purchase digital gift cards to use at check-out from your favorite retailer. Setting up your account takes only seconds and is done from the RaiseRight app. 
 
Use Enrollment Code: 7DAB2F2659428 and make sure to list your child’s name!
  • Amazon Smiles - If you find yourself shopping at Amazon consider taking one extra step and visiting this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ every time you shop at Amazon. When asked to search for your charity, simply type Stewarts Creek High School Music Boosters. A percentage of your purchases will be donated by Amazon the SCHS Band Program.
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 11/23-11/25    RCS Thanksgiving Break – No School
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of December:
  • 12/1    Christmas Parade ASR – 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
  • 12/3    MTSBOA Mid-State 9-10 Band Auditions (select students only)
  • 12/4    Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade - Call Time 12:00 PM  
  • 12/6    Concert/Symphonic Band ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/7    Wind Ensemble ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/8    SCHS Band Christmas Concert – 7:00 PM – Call Times TBA
  • 12/9    1st/2nd Period Jazz Band Basketball Performance – Call Time 5:00 PM
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
That's all for now! 
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: November 14, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of November 14:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 11/19    MTSBOA Mid-State 11-12 Band/9-12 Jazz Band Auditions (select students only)
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of November:
  • 11/23-11/25    RCS Thanksgiving Break – No School
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of December:
  • 12/6    Concert & Symphonic Band ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/7    Wind Ensemble ASR for Christmas Concert – 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 12/8    SCHS Band Christmas Concert – 7:00 PM – Call Times TBA
  • 12/9    1st/2nd Period Jazz Band Basketball Performance – Call Time 5:00 PM
11-12 Mid-State Band & 9-12 Mid-State Jazz Band Audition Info
For students auditioning for the mid-state 11th-12th bands or the 9th-12th jazz bands, please click the link below for information about this audition day. There is an info packet for winds, one for percussion, and one for all jazz. The auditions will take place this Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Antioch High School. 
 
 
SCHS Band Calendar - UPDATED
The remainder of our Quarter 2 dates are listed above and can also be found on the online calendar. If you have synched your mobile devices to the calendar than all updates should appear. We will send out a Quarter 3 and 4 calendar before the end of the semester.
 
Concert Attire Update
All new students have been fitted for concert attire. Additionally returning students who need additional concert attire have also been measured. For those students wearing concert gowns, hemming measurements will take place in class as soon as they arrive in the mail. For wind ensemble members who will wear a tuxedo, you will need to purchase a white button-down long sleeve shirt. This does not have to be a tuxedo shirt as you can use this shirt for other occasions besides concerts. The only other requirement is to make sure the collar is not a button-down collar. A normal laydown collar without buttons is exactly what is needed. Tuxedo jacket fittings will take place in class this week.
 
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
That's all for now! 
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600