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SCHS Band - MNR: September 19, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of September 19:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 9/23    Away Football Game – vs. LaVergne High School
*After School Rehearsals (ASR) take place every Tuesday and Thursday
from 4:15 PM until 6:30 PM unless indicated otherwise
 
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of September:
  • 9/29    THURSDAY - Home Football Game – vs. Rockvale High School - Homecoming
Gig Sheet - Away Game vs. LaVergne High School - 9/23/2022
 
 
 
Hot Weather Advisory This Week- Help Needed
This is a plea to all parents . . . we have SEVERAL students who for one reason or another are not bringing their water coolers (the ones needed for band camp and fall) to rehearsals. We make sure that the band members have access to the ice machines in the cafeteria and filtered water in all of the water fountains. 
 
This week is going to be extremely hot. We will monitor the heat index and make adjustments as needed but we need the band members to do their part by being responsible for bringing their water coolers to rehearsal. 
 
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
Need to Make a Payment for Class Fees?
You can make this payment online at the SCHS Band Parent Page by clicking this link: https://www.schs.band/parent-page or you can also send class fees with your child to deposit in the band room black box..
 
That's all for now! 

-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: September 12, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of September 12:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 9/16    Home Football Game – vs. Blackman High School (Middle School Band Night)
*After School Rehearsals (ASR) take place every Tuesday and Thursday
from 4:15 PM until 6:30 PM unless indicated otherwise
 
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of September:
  • 9/23    Away Football Game – vs. LaVergne High School
  • 9/29    THURSDAY - Home Football Game – vs. Rockvale High School - Homecoming
Home Game and Middle School Band Night - This Friday - 9/16/2022
The protocol for this week will work a little differently since we have a home game and middle school band night this Friday. 
  • When the 3:30 PM bell rings students will need to report to the band locker room to change into their red uniform shorts and black shirt and marching band shoes (color guard will change into their rally uniform).

  • We will have a brief stadium rehearsal and sound check at 4:15 PM. Middle school students will join us at 4:45 PM.

  • All high school (and middle school students) will be served a pizza dinner from Papa Johns at 5:30 PM.
Gig Sheet - Home Game vs. Blackman High School - 9/16/2022
 
 
Parking Passes for Home Games
Help support the Red Hawks Football Team and SCHS Touchdown Club by purchasing a parking pass. For a contribution of $50.00 you will have access to VIP parking for our 4 home games. VIP parking is located directly behind the stadium on the home side. All proceeds will help support the many programs and activities of the SCHS Football Program and the SCHS Touchdown Club.
 
 
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
Need to Make a Payment for Class Fees?
You can make this payment online at the SCHS Band Parent Page by clicking this link: https://www.schs.band/parent-page or you can also send class fees with your child to deposit in the band room black box..
 
That's all for now! 

-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: September 5, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of September 5:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 9/5    Labor Day – No School
  • 9/9    Home Football Game – vs. Franklin High School
*After School Rehearsals (ASR) take place every Tuesday and Thursday
from 4:15 PM until 6:30 PM unless indicated otherwise
 
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of September:
  • 9/16    Home Football Game – vs. Blackman High School (8th Grade Band Night)
  • 9/20    SCMS Football Game Performance - TENTATIVE
  • 9/23    Away Football Game – vs. LaVergne High School
  • 9/29    THURSDAY - Home Football Game – vs. Rockvale High School - Homecoming
The First Home Game of the Season - This Friday - 9/9/2022
We hope you share in our excitement of the first home football game this Friday as the Red Hawks take on Franklin High School. Home football games work a little differently than away football games:
  • When the 3:30 PM bell rings students are dismissed from school. All students will need to leave campus to go home or to go and eat with other band members. There is no Friday meal for home games. There will also be no adult supervision between 3:45 PM and 5:30 PM as directors and band staff will leave campus as well.

  • Doors to the school will reopen at 5:45 PM. Students will get dressed into their dress uniform and meet for inspection.

  • Red uniform shorts and black marching band shoes will be distributed this week in class. These items, along with the black band shirt is what is worn under (and with) the dress uniform.
Gig Sheet - Home Game vs. Franklin High School - 9/9/2022
 
 
Parking Passes for Home Games
Help support the Red Hawks Football Team and SCHS Touchdown Club by purchasing a parking pass. For a contribution of $50.00 you will have access to VIP parking for our 4 home games. VIP parking is located directly behind the stadium on the home side. All proceeds will help support the many programs and activities of the SCHS Football Program and the SCHS Touchdown Club.
 
 
Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
Need to Make a Payment for Class Fees?
You can make this payment online at the SCHS Band Parent Page by clicking this link: https://www.schs.band/parent-page or you can also send class fees with your child to deposit in the band room black box..
 
That's all for now! 

-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: August 29, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of August 29:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 8/31    Band Spirit Wear Online Store Closes
  • 9/2      Away Football Game – vs. Oakland High School 
*After School Rehearsals (ASR) take place every Tuesday and Thursday
 starting the week of August 8 from 4:15 PM until 6:30 PM unless indicated otherwise
 
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of September:
  • 9/5    Labor Day – No School
  • 9/9    Home Football Game – vs. Franklin High School
  • 9/16    Home Football Game – vs. Blackman High School (8th Grade Band Night)
  • 9/20    SCMS Football Game Performance - TENTATIVE
  • 9/23    Away Football Game – vs. LaVergne High School
  • 9/29    THURSDAY - Home Football Game – vs. Rockvale High School - Homecoming
Gig Sheet - Away Game vs. Oakland High School - 9/2/2022
 
 
 
SCHS Band Spirit Wear Store Now Open - Closes in less than 24 hours!
The SCHS Band Spirit Wear Store will close at midnight on August 31. This means you have until 11:59 PM CDT on August 30 to make your final selections. Makes great gifts and something nice to wear at games and performances!
 
 
Private Lessons
A friendly reminder that we would like to see as many students take advantage of private lessons this year. We have an incredible resource of teachers on our campus. The new cycle of Mid-State music has just been released and we are encouraging every student to consider auditioning. At $1.00 per minute - lessons are an affordable investment in your child.
 
If you child is already taking private lessons with any of our campus instructors, please fill out this form too (if you have not already done so).
 
 
Absences from School and/or Rehearsals
We ask that students take a moment to send a text message (or an email) to the band office to let us know if they will be missing school or missing an ASR. Sometimes students will miss school for one reason or another but can and should attend their ASR. With students involved in multiple activities, we ask that students take a moment and let us know if they are going to be absent from class and/or an ASR. This helps us monitor attendance on Skyward as an added protection. Absences stated on the yellow conflict forms still need to be communicated through text message (or email) the week of the conflict.

Text Messaging Service
Need something - text the band office at 629-276-2558. 
 
Need to Make a Payment for Class Fees?
You can make this payment online at the SCHS Band Parent Page by clicking this link: https://www.schs.band/parent-page or you can also send class fees with your child to deposit in the band room black box..
 
That's all for now! 

-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: August 22, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,

Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of August 22:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 8/26   No performance (vs. East Nashville High School)
*After School Rehearsals (ASR) take place every Tuesday and Thursday
 starting the week of August 8 from 4:15 PM until 6:30 PM unless indicated otherwise
 
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of August:
  • 8/31    Band Spirit Wear Online Store Closes
Gig Sheet - No Performance This Week
Though there will be an away football game to East Nashville this Friday (August 26), the band will not attend this football game. 
 
Private Lessons
A separate email regarding private lesson sign-ups will be sent this week for all students who are interested in private lessons. In most cases, private lessons will take place during band class or after school. More information about private lessons, prices, instructors, etc., will be sent out this week.
 
Text Messaging Service
The SCHS Band has now initialized text messaging. Parents and Band Students who registered their cell phones should be receiving text messages. We are not using Remind this year so the text messaging will come from a local number 629-276-2558 via SimpleTexting. If you have any issues and are not receiving text messages from the band office, please email us with the number that should be receiving text messages. 
 
SCHS Band Spirit Wear Store Now Open - Closes in 9 Days!
The SCHS Band Spirit Wear Store is now open. Click the link below to access and browse through the numerous options. The store closes on August 31!
 
 
Payments are handled online and do not need to be brought to the band room black box. 
 
Need to Make a Payment for Class Fees?
You can make this payment online at the SCHS Band Parent Page by clicking this link: https://www.schs.band/parent-page or you can also send class fees with your child to deposit in the band room black box..
 
That's all for now! 

-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - MNR: August 15, 2022

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,
 
Here is your Monday Night Rundown (MNR) for the week of August 15:
 
This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 
  • 8/16    ASR (After School Rehearsal) - 4:15 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 8/18    ASR (After School Rehearsal) - 4:15 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 8/19    Away Football Game Performance – vs. Smyrna
  • 8/19    Calendar Conflict Forms Due
*After School Rehearsals (ASR) take place every Tuesday and Thursday
 starting the week of August 8 from 4:15 PM until 6:30 PM unless indicated otherwise
 
Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of August:
  • 8/26    No performance (vs. East Nashville High School)
  • 8/31    Band Spirit Wear Online Store Closes
Gig Sheet - Away Game vs. Smyrna High School - 8/19/2022
 
 
 
Class Fees - Installment No. 2 was due on August 12, 2022
Student accounts should either have two installments paid or be paid in full by this point.
We can not stress how important these class fees are as we have several bills to pay from band camp. We encourage everyone to take advantage of SmartCards, Coupons Books, and Contest Sponsorships to reduce each family's out-of-pocket contribution.
 
You can make this payment online at the SCHS Band Parent Page by clicking this link: https://www.schs.band/parent-page or you can also send class fees with your child to deposit in the band room black box..
 
ASR's (After School Rehearsals) - Keeping Band Members Safe
We have had a few students who have failed to bring their water coolers to the ASR's. In addition, we have a few students who were not dressed in proper footwear or attire. ASR's in the month of August and September are much like band camp weather. Students should dress accordingly. We ask that students bring their coolers (with their names on it) from home with ice. Students can fill up their water coolers before the ASR. We do have ice available in the cafeteria for those students who need it. Parents - please stress the need to have the right attire and water coolers at all ASR's.
 
SCHS Band Spirit Wear Store Now Open - Closes August 31, 2022.
The SCHS Band Spirit Wear Store is now open. Click the link below to access and browse through the numerous options.
 
 
Payments are handled online and do not need to be brought to the band room black box. 
 
That's all for now! We hope to see you at the game on Friday!
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - The LAST Monday Night Rundown of the Season (05-16-2022)

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,
 
Here is your LAST Monday Night Rundown of the season for the week of May 16:
 
The End of the Season . . .
With that comes our last Monday Night Rundown. It was a proud moment to see all of our band seniors on the stage at graduation last night. We wish the class of 2022 our most heartfelt congratulations and our very best wishes for a bright future ahead of you!
 
This Week's Band Events: 
  • 19   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Training – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 20   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Auditions – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SAVE THESE DATES!
You should already have these dates but just in case . . .these dates are already posted in the electronic calendar if you have subscribed:
  • July 16, 2022 – 10:00 AM – Noon
    Band Registration Meeting. All students and parents will need to attend this meeting.

  • July 18-22, 2022 – Times TBA
    Percussion Camp & Color Guard Camp

  • July 21, 2022 – Times TBA
    New Member Camp

  • July 25-29, 2022 – Times TBA
    Band Camp at SCHS – All members of the 2020 SCHS Band are expected to attend band camp.
Band Rehearsal and Performance Calendar
The link below will allow you to access the band calendar. Please subscribe to synch with your mobile devices:
 
Band Class Fees - Remaining Balances
Any band members with class fee balances must be paid in full before the last day of classes end. Parents of band members with balances will be contacted to make arrangements to for payment. 
 
Remind Text Messaging - Our Primary Communication Method
Just in case you're not receiving our text messages:
We wish all of our band families a safe and relaxing summer!
That's all for now! 
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - Monday Night Rundown (05-09-2022)

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,
 
Here is your Monday Night Rundown for the week of May 9:
 
This Week's Band Events: 
  • 9     SCMS Band Concert (reference only) – SCMS
  • 10   SCHS Band Concert – SCHS – 7:00 PM – Call Time 3:45 PM
  • 11   SCHS Color Guard - Skills Camp - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • 12   SCHS Color Guard - Skills Camp - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • 12   EOC Playing Test Due to FlipGrid - (current 9, 10, 11 grades only)
  • 12   SCHS Jazz Band Concert – 7:00 PM – Call Time 6:30 PM
  • 12   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Training – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 15   Graduation Performance – 7:00 PM – MTSU Murphy Center – Call Time 4:00 PM at SCHS (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Sophomores and Juniors Only)
Upcoming Events: Month of May
  • 19   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Training – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 20   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Auditions – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SCHS Band Spring End-of-the-Year Concert - Tuesday, May 10 , 2022 - 7PM
We are excited to announce the SCHS Spring End-of-the-Year Concert on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The concert starts at 7PM in the SCHS Main Gym. All students will stay after school for their dress and technical rehearsal. Students should bring their concert attire to school to hang-up on the racks.
 
Concert attire is concert black/red tie/concert gowns with black socks/hosiery and black dress shoes. Wind Ensemble Gentlemen - we are not wearing tux shirts and bow-ties, it will be black shirt and red-ties.
 
After our rehearsal the students will gather in the cafeteria for our last meal together for the season. Cracker Barrel will cater this event for the students.
 
SCHS Jazz Band Concert - Thursday, May 12 , 2022 - 7PM
The 1st and 2nd Period Jazz Band will perform in concert on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the SCHS Theater. Call time for the students will be 6:30 PM. Dress attire will be the same as the Cabaret - Coat/Tie, Dress Shirt/Blouse Dress Pants/Skirt or Dress, Dress Shoes, etc.
 
Graduation Performance - Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 7PM (MTSU Murphy Center)
Call time will be 4:00 PM in the SCHS Band Room for a soundcheck and tuning. Students should come dressed wearing concert attire (concert black gowns/concert black w/red-ties and black socks/hosiery and dress shoes). Students should eat before they arrive. We will travel via RCS buses to MTSU Murphy Center. Graduation will start at 7:00 PM. Students can be picked up from the Murphy Center provided they check out with a band director prior to departure if desired. ETA back to SCHS is 10:30 PM. 
 
SCHS Band - FlipGrid Links - EOC Playing Test Due May 12
Band Class Fees - Student Activity Statements Sent
Student Activity Statements were sent this evening (May 9, 2022). Please take a moment to look over the statement. If there is a question or an error just let us know and we will look into it.
 
If you need to make a payment, please use the PayPal links or send cash/check/money order with your child to drop off in the band black box.
 
Quarter 4 Performance and Rehearsal Calendar
The link below will allow you to access the band calendar. Please subscribe to synch with your mobile devices:
 
 
Remind Text Messaging - Our Primary Communication Method
Just in case you're not receiving our text messages:
That's all for now!
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600

SCHS Band - Monday Night Rundown (05-02-2022)

Good Evening SCHS Band Members and Families,
 
Here is your Monday Night Rundown for the week of May 2:
 
This Week's Band Events: 
  • 2     2022-23 Band Drum Major Training – 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
  • 3     Dunnavant Flute Studio Recital – 6:30 PM - SCHS Lobby
  • 4     Quallo Saxophone Studio Recital – 6:30 PM - SCHS Lobby
  • 4     2022-23 Band Drum Major Training – 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
  • 5     Fine Arts Signing Day - 2:30 PM - SCHS Theater
  • 5     Zimmerer Clarinet Studio Recital – 6:30 PM - SCHS Lobby
  • 5     2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Training – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 6     Courtyard Cabaret Performance – 1st & 2nd Period Jazz Bands - 
           Call Time 12:30 PM.
  • 6     SCHS Fine Arts End of Year Party (following the Cabaret performance)
Upcoming Events: Month of May
  • 9     SCMS Band Concert (reference only) – SCMS
  • 10   SCHS Band Concert – SCHS – 7:00 PM – Call Time 3:45 PM
  • 11   SCHS Color Guard - Skills Camp - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • 12   SCHS Color Guard - Skills Camp - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • 12   EOC Playing Test Due to FlipGrid - (current 9, 10, 11 grades only)
  • 12   SCHS Jazz Band Concert – 7:00 PM – Call Time TBA
  • 12   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Training – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 15   Graduation Performance – 7:00 PM – MTSU Murphy Center – Call Time TBA
           (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Sophomores and Juniors Only)
  • 19   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Training – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 20   2022-23 Percussion/Drumline Auditions – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SCHS Fine Arts Signing Day - Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 2:30 PM - SCHS Theater
For any students who will major or minor in any fine arts area in college, or who are receiving a scholarship to participate in any fine arts area in college, the SCHS Fine Arts Academy will host a college/university signing day. This ceremony is open to parents and other family members. We ask that all seniors visit www.creekfinearts.com to fill out the senior tracking form information.
 
SCHS Fine Arts Cabaret and Luau - Friday, May 6, 2022 - 6 PM
We are pleased to announce the return of the SCHS Courtyard Cabaret. This ticketed event will feature the 1st and 2nd period jazz bands, as well as the choir, theater, and displays from the visual arts students. Following the Cabaret, there will be a Luau to celebrate the accomplishments of all of the SCHS Fine Arts Academy students from 8-10 PM. For more information, please visit https://creekfinearts.ludus.com/index.php?step=seats
 
SCHS Band Spring End-of-the-Year Concert - Tuesday, May 10 , 2022 - 7PM
We are excited to announce the SCHS Spring End-of-the-Year Concert on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The concert starts at 7PM in the SCHS Main Gym. All students will stay after school for their dress and technical rehearsal. We hope to see everyone at the concert.
 
SCHS Jazz Band Concert - Thursday, May 12 , 2022 - 7PM
The 1st and 2nd Period Jazz Band will perform in concert on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the SCHS Theater. Call time for the students will be announced soon.
 
SCHS Band - FlipGrid Links - EOC Playing Test Due May 12
Quarter 4 Performance and Rehearsal Calendar
The link below will allow you to access the band calendar. Please subscribe to synch with your mobile devices:
 
 
Remind Text Messaging - Our Primary Communication Method
Just in case you're not receiving our text messages:
That's all for now!
 
-DB & MC
Stewarts Creek High School Band
[email protected]
615-904-6771 ext. 31600