Welcome back to school! What follows is your weekly MNR. This will help band members and their families plan for the week. We expect that all band members read and comprehend the information contained in the MNR each week. Some items will pertain to band members only, while other items may pertain to parents only. The goal and expectation for everyone to always be in the know.

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

• 8/10    SCMS 7th & 8th Grade Band Parents Meeting – 7:00 PM (Reference Only)
  
  
• 8/14    SCMS 6th Grade Beginning Band Parents Meeting – 7:00 PM (Reference Only)
  
  
• 8/18    Away Football Game Performance – vs. Tullahoma High School
  
  
• 8/18    Calendar Conflict Forms Due (this will be for a grade!)
  
  
• 8/25    Home Football Game – vs. Blackman High School

This information was conveyed in class today (8/7/2023). Band members will need to bring a change of clothes for rehearsal. Band camp attire/athletic attire and athletic shoes are required. Please make sure to bring hats, sunscreen, a 64 OZ water jug filled with ice from home, a neck towel/cooler, and your instrument.

 

The first few weeks of August are very hot and humid and we have lots to review and more drill to teach so we need all band members ready for rehearsal.

 

All members of the SCHS Band program have been issued and assigned a locker with a Master Lock Combination Lock. Band members have been asked to take a picture of their locker card for their phones and also type the combination and locker number into their phone notes app. Replacement locks are $10.00 and we ask that all band members use their locker to store their instrument and belongings. We also ask that band members go the extra step and use the combination lock provided to them to secure their belongings. The use of combination locks are not optional.

 

We are currently in the final phase of our setup for the band class fees statements to go out this week. Parents will see statements issued by Intuit QuickBooks. Parents can pay your child's class fees right on your phone or you can always send a check, cash, or money order. 

 

We still have several band members who have not brought their case of water. Each band member needs to bring a case of water (see the supply list that was issued in the band registration paperwork). We are two-weeks out from our first performance on the road and we need band members to bring in their case of water. Water can be dropped off at the end of rehearsals or dropped off in the main office of SCHS.

 

Private Instrument Lessons

Parents and Band Members - Please be on the lookout for an email/text sign-up for private lessons for the 2023-2024 school year. We are excited to have a great team of dedicated professional musicians to work with the band members. 

 

It's time for us to announce the band trip destination for the 2023-2024 school year. Please join us for a very brief trip meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, at 6:30 PM in the SCHS Theater. At this meeting we will discuss all things trip related and will have some handouts for band members and their families.

 

We ask that parents and band member remain patient as we work through the new master schedule. We know that there are some conflicts with classes and band in the master schedule and we assure you that our guidance department is working tirelessly to make all corrections. Should you have questions about your child's schedule or possible class conflicts, we ask that parents please contact the band office via email ([email protected]) or text.

 

We kindly ask that parents not post questions to the Facebook Red Hawk Parent Page as we are unable to answer those questions (since we do not have access) and often times the information given and questions answered are not always from reliable sources.

We want to take a moment to express our sincere thank you to the entire band family, and to the SCHS Faculty, Staff, and Administration for all the love and support that went into making the 2022-2023 band season and school year a success. It truly takes a village to give all of these band members the very best experience possible. We wish everyone a restful and safe summer break.

 

On a more personal note . . . It is hard to imagine this but this week marks the end of not only this school year . . . but also 10 years of the SCHS Band. As one of the most visible, youth-centered organizations on our campus, there are no words to describe looking back at a decade of service to our school and Smyrna community.

 

While next year will be a year to reflect on the foundations that built the band program at Stewarts Creek High School, it will also be an opportunity to shape the next decade for the band program and for the students and families that will become part of an even bigger band family of present members and past alumni band families.

 

We look forward to next year and the decade to come.

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

• 6/26-6/27     RCS Student Leadership Workshop for Band and Choir Members 
                      (open to all SCHS Band Members - optional but HIGHLY recommended)

 Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of July:

We are excited to announce that RCS is offering a free workshop designed for all band and choir students this summer, free of charge. The Model Leadership workshop is free for all RCS students and we want to make sure the Stewarts Creek High School Band is well represented. This workshop is designed for all band and choir students, not just section leaders or drum majors. The workshop takes place at Rockvale High School.

 

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

• 6/26-6/27     RCS Student Leadership Workshop for Band and Choir                              Members (open to all SCHS Band Members - optional but                         HIGHLY recommended)

 Upcoming Events: Band Calendar Month of July:

There is no moment that makes a band director more proud than to see band members walk across the stage and to graduate from high school. We offer our deepest heartfelt wishes to the band seniors of the SCHS Class of 2023. It is our hope that you will take with you all of the skills, life lessons, and fond memories of your time as members of the SCHS Band. Please know that you will be missed. Please keep in contact and don't be a stranger. Drop us a line and let us know how you're doing on all that awaits you on your next adventure.

 

We are excited to announce that RCS is offering a free workshop designed for all band and choir students this summer, free of charge. The Model Leadership workshop is free for all RCS students and we want to make sure the Stewarts Creek High School Band is well represented. This workshop is designed for all band and choir students, not just section leaders or drum majors. The workshop takes place at Rockvale High School.

 

 

 

Attention Band Parents - We have just $1,700 left outstanding in class fees. We have this down to eleven families who have a remaining balance. We have two families who have agreed to be anonymous supporters. We are looking for a few more.

 

We cannot end the school year with a negative balance. One of the great things about the Stewarts Creek High School Band has been the One Team Model. It's what governs everything about our school culture. This means that we all support one another in good times and especially in times of struggle. 

 

If you are able to give and to offer assistance to these families in need, it would be greatly appreciated. We keep everything anonymous. 

 

We know that this is a heavy ask and we appreciate your consideration as we continue to create opportunities for these deserving band members to have a high-quality music education and to help shape the future of America's up and coming leaders through participation in the SCHS Band Program.

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

Attention Band Parents - We have just $4,600 left outstanding in class fees. We need all families who have a remaining balance to please send money, or click the link from the statements that were issued last week.

 

We simply cannot end the year with a deficit of $4,600. We still have bills to pay from the spring concert music, jazz band music, percussion ensemble music, awards, food for the students for graduation, bus transportation, and a few other end of they year bills that must be paid. 

 

For families with a balance, please contact the band office if you need to make arrangements. A few parents have reached out to ask about making additional donations to the band program to help offset this deficit. Any help is appreciated.

 

We are excited to serve Stewarts Creek High School by providing live music for the Commencement Exercises this Friday, May 12, 2023 at the MTSU Murphy Center. The 10th and 11th grade members of the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, along with selected 10th and 11th grade members of the Percussion Class will meet in the band room during ICU for an extended dress rehearsal. Following our rehearsal, the band members will be fed and will change into concert attire. We will depart via RCS school buses to MTSU's Murphy Center. Please click the link below to access the gig sheet which contains more information.

 

 

Just a friendly reminder that we ask students to notify us via text message if they are going to be absent from school. This helps us to ensure accurate attendance records for all the band members and is also a soft job skill that we are trying to teach students so that they will be successful in their communication skills with their future college or workforce professionalism.

 

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

Tomorrow morning current statements will go out. The total remaining in band class fees is $6,800.00. We are coming down to the final push and we need to finish strong. It is imperative that these fees are paid. We are at the point in the year where the final bills are coming due and we need the remainder of the band families to meet their financial commitments. We have been asked to contact parents with outstanding balances before turning in these balances to the SCHS office for holds.

 

Please double check your statements when they are issued and let us know if there are any corrections that need to be made. 

 

This week we have percussion training and placements, band leadership training and drum major training. Leadership positions are open to all students who are interested in serving their band program.

 

We also have the return of our private lessons studio recitals over the course of the next two weeks.

 

The band will also perform its last service performance of the year - the commencement exercises for the class of 2023 which will take place at the MTSU Murphy Center. This ensemble will consist of all symphonic band & wind ensemble sophomores and juniors and selected percussion. More information and a gig sheet will be emailed in subsequent Monday Nigh Rundowns.

 

Just a friendly reminder that we ask students to notify us via text message if they are going to be absent from school. This helps us to ensure accurate attendance records for all the band members and is also a soft job skill that we are trying to teach students so that they will be successful in their communication skills with their future college or workforce professionalism.

 

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

The last week of school has been busy for the SCHS Band, from the movie shoot to the TMEA All-State conference and performances. As we wrap-up one school year, we also simultaneously prepare for the next. This week we have color guard training auditions. Starting in May, we have percussion training and placements, band leadership training and drum major training (open to all students who are interested in serving their band program). Not to mention the return of our private lessons studio recitals. The band will also perform its last service performance of the year - the commencement exercises for the class of 2023 which will take place at the MTSU Murphy Center. This ensemble will consist of all symphonic band & wind ensemble sophomores and juniors and selected percussion. More information and a gig sheet will be emailed in subsequent Monday Nigh Rundowns.

 

Just a friendly reminder that we ask students to notify us via text message if they are going to be absent from school. This helps us to ensure accurate attendance records for all the band members and is also a soft job skill that we are trying to teach students so that they will be successful in their communication skills with their future college or workforce professionalism.

 

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

The SCHS Band is scheduled to perform their last concert performance of the 2022-2023 season on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7 PM. All band members will stay after school for a dress rehearsal and a catered meal. See the gig sheet below for more information.

 

 

This concert will feature the entire Stewarts Creek High School Band together one last time. We will pay tribute to our senior band members on this concert, as well as recognize several band members on their musical accomplishment with our annual awards presentation. We hope you will be able to join the SCHS Band for this special concert performance.

 

Just a friendly reminder that we ask students to notify us via text message if they are going to be absent from school. This helps us to ensure accurate attendance records for all the band members and is also a soft job skill that we are trying to teach students so that they will be successful in their communication skills with their future college or workforce professionalism.

 

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

Ready or not, April is now here! The SCHS Band is scheduled to perform their last concert performance of the 2022-2023 season on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7 PM.

 

We will send more details next week. This concert will feature the entire Stewarts Creek High School Band together one last time. We will pay tribute to our senior band members on this concert, as well as recognizing several band members on their musical accomplishment with our annual awards presentation. We hope you will be able to join the SCHS Band for this special concert performance.

Just a friendly reminder that we ask students to notify us via text message if they are going to be absent from school. This helps us to ensure accurate attendance records for all the band members and is also a soft job skill that we are trying to teach students so that they will be successful in their communication skills with their future college or workforce professionalism.

 

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

We want to invite everyone to join us this Thursday night as the SCHS Jazz Bands and Percussion Ensemble present their spring concert. The concert will feature both the 1st period & 2nd period Jazz Bands, followed by the Percussion Ensemble.

 

For the Jazz Bands and Percussion Ensemble members (and parents) we ask that you read the gig sheet closely as we have different call times and different concert dress requirements for the ensembles. As always, please let us know if you have any questions.

 

 

Just a friendly reminder that we ask students to notify us via text message if they are going to be absent from school. This helps us to ensure accurate attendance records for all the band members and is also a soft job skill that we are trying to teach students so that they will be successful in their communication skills with their future college or workforce professionalism.

 

 

This Week's Events on the Band Calendar: 

We are excited for our percussion ensemble to perform at the Tennessee Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion. Mrs. Derryberry has been in communication with the students. To recap - The percussion section should plan to arrive (students will be responsible for transportation) at Blackman Middle School by 8:30 AM. Dress will be the black band shirt and jeans without holes or shorts (if the weather is warm enough). Percussion students will need $10.00 ($5.00 for their entry and $5.00 for their lunch). Students will spend the day performing and attending masterclasses on percussion performance skills with some great percussion teachers from across Tennessee. Percussion students will finish at 3:30 PM.

 

Thank you so much to all the parents who are taking care of their child's band class fees. We have now chipped away and are sitting at around $11,900.00 in outstanding band class fees. We now have our bus bills to pay, not to mention our sheet music bill and our performance assessment fees. Please help the band program by sending in your payments with you child to the black box, or click on the PayPal links in your monthly statements to make a payment. Statements for March will be issued soon.

 

Just a friendly reminder that we ask students to notify us via text message if they are going to be absent from school. This helps us to ensure accurate attendance records for all the band members and is also a soft job skill that we are trying to teach students so that they will be successful in their communication skills with their future college or workforce professionalism.