ACA Band Christmas Announcements!

ACA Band & Chorus Christmas Concert

this Monday, December 11th

7:00 p.m. in the Gym

$5 per person (paid at the door)

Students need to be at the school at 5:30 p.m.

Doors will open to begin seating at 6:30 p.m.

Program starts at 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 at the door. The funds raised will be split between Band and Chorus Boosters. Students are to wear dressy, festive clothing. Girls--nice pants or skirts and blouses or Christmas sweaters. Boys--dress pants and shirt and tie.

Christmas Gift for Mr. Stough, Director of Bands

As has been our tradition, we will be presenting Mr. Stough with a Christmas "cash" gift the night of the concert. The BOX will be located at the ticket table, wrapped like a present with a slot in which to donate cash. PLEASE be generous in your giving, as he has been so generous with his time and talents to the ACA Band program! One box will be wrapped for Mr. Stough, and another box will be wrapped for the Chorus Director...so make sure you donate in the appropriate box! We will be presenting a gift certificate to Mr. Harrell, Marching Band Director.

High School Band Christmas Party at the Kirksey's

Following the concert, the High School Band is invited to the Kirksey's for our annual Christmas party. The concert should be over around 8:30 p.m. and High School Band Students are invited to the Kirksey's for our annual Christmas party. You must be picked up no later than 10:00 p.m....remember, it's a school night!

Each section is responsible for bringing the following items:

Flutes/Clarinets/Percussion

Hot food items such as Cocktail Smokies, Sausage Balls, Pigs in a Blanket, Velveta Cheese Dip, Cheese & Chili Dip, etc.

Trumpets/Saxophones/Tubas

Chips/Dip, Fritos, Tostitos/Salsa, Assorted Crackers

Trombones/Mellophones/Baritones

Desserts such as Christmas cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc.

Winter Guard

2 liter drinks

The paper products will be provided. The phone tree will be calling in the next day or two to let you know what your section is responsible for. You may also stop by the Kirksey's house earlier in the evening on Monday (no later than 6:00 p.m.) to drop off any "hot" food items. A flyer and a map will be given to the students during 7th period on Friday.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jackie Morrison, Special Events Coordinator at 270-8547, Gary or Tracey Kirksey, Band Booster Presidents, at 396-2799, or Tony or Elizabeth Staten, Band Booster Vice-Presidents, at 239-0614.

Quick Announcements...more details to come!

ACA Band & Chorus Christmas Concert
Monday, December 11th
7:00 p.m. in the Gym
$5 per person (paid at the door)

Students need to be at the school at 5:30 p.m.
Doors will open to begin seating at 6:30 p.m.
Program starts at 7:00 p.m.

There will be no tickets given out this year. Band members do not pay. Family and friends that attend pay $5 per person at the door. The funds raised will be split between Band and Chorus Boosters.

Students are to wear dressy, festive clothing. Girls--nice pants or skirts and blouses or Christmas sweaters. Boys--dress pants and shirt and tie.

High School Band Christmas Party at the Kirksey's
Following the concert, the High School Band is invited to the Kirksey's for our annual Christmas party. More details to come!

ACA Band in the Montgomery Christmas Parade!

The ACA Marching Band will perform in the Montgomery Christmas Parade this Friday, December 1st. Mr. Harrell told me today that the ACA Band will be leading the parade! Bundle up and come on out and show your support for the ACA Marching Band!

Details you need to know...

Staging Area

At 5:00 p.m. the kids need to be in place behind the State Capitol at Union Street and South Ripley. Remember...YOU are responsible for bringing your own instrument.

Dress

Full Band Uniform (including shakos)

Parade Start Time

The parade will officially start at 6:00 p.m.

Parade Route

The parade will start at the Capitol steps and continue to Lister Hill Park on Perry Street across from City Hall.

All of this information, including maps, can be obtained at www.montgomeryal.gov/newsevents/2006parade.aspx

If you have any questions, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or call (334) 462-3368 my cell, or call Mr. Harrell at the school at (334) 277-1985.

Band Announcements...

End of Season BBQ a huge success!
We would like to thank Jackie Morrison, our Special Events Coordinator, for pulling together such a fantastic end of season barbeque! Jackie knows how to throw a party! Also, a special thanks to Tony Staten for working the deal with Jim 'n Nicks...the food was great! Band Officers, thank you for helping with set up, serving and clean up. We couldn't ask for a better team of officers!

(the blog site is not allowing me to upload photos right now...but I will try again and post pictures another time!)

Dates to Remember!

Christmas Parade
December 1st
The ACA Band will be performing in the Montgomery Christmas Parade. I will post more details as I receive them.

Band and Chorus Christmas Concert
December 11th

Band Christmas Party
December 11th
following the concert

Don't forget...

Percussion Ensemble Rehearsals
Every Monday afternoon until 5:00 p.m.

Jazz Band Rehearsals
Every Tuesday afternoon until 5:00 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope each and every one of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy the week off from school and get some much needed rest! We will post more details on the above events next week.

Gary and I are so thankful for a wonderful ACA Band family that we are so proud to be a part of. Thank you for all of the cards, emails and calls during the recent passing of my father. Your thoughts, prayers and encouragement have meant so much to us. We count it a privilege to call each of you friends and wish you a happy thanksgiving!

Band Announcements and Reminders!

End of the Marching Season

Band Barbeque

Thursday, November 16th

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the M.P.R.

For Marching Band Students Only

Everything provided...just come!

Each band student is invited to a barbeque as a special "Thanks" for all their hard work during marching season. This is a MARCHING BAND STUDENTS ONLY event! So, drop the kids off, go out and enjoy dinner with your spouse, or do a little early Christmas shopping and then be back around 8:00 p.m. to pick 'em up!

If you have any questions, please email Tracey at traceykirksey@knology.net, Elizabeth at epoohstaten@aol.com or Jackie at billandjackiemorrison@yahoo.com.

Make a Note!

Percussion Ensemble Rehearsals

Every Monday afternoon until 5:00 p.m.

Jazz Band Rehearsals

Every Tuesday afternoon until 5:00 p.m.

Band & Chorus Christmas Concert

Monday, December 11th

(more details will be forthcoming)

Marine Band Concert

Monday, November 13th

Mr. Harrell has free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis! This is the President's own Marine band. All students are encouraged to attend! See Mr. Harrell for more information.

Add to Santa's List

One of Santa's elves (in the form of a marching band director) has encouraged Santa to give each band member tuners and metronomes for Christmas. If "Santa" needs suggestions on which ones to purchase, have him call Santa's helper, or email him at eharrell@alabamachristian.com.

Announcements

Marching Band Barbeque
Mark Your Calendars! The Marching Band will have an "end of season" band barbeque on Thursday, November 16th from 6 - 8:00 p.m. in the M.P.R. This is a "thank you" for the kids for all their hard work during marching season. Watch for more details!

Thank You
I just wanted to say a special "thank you" to all of you for your kind words of sympathy and encouragement during my father's passing. I appreciate all of your calls, emails, and cards. It's been a very difficult time, but we know he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior.

ACA Band Videos posted on YouTube!

Mr. Chris Newton has been kind enough to post videos of our band on YouTube! Click here to go and check them out---there are several! Thank you, Mr. Newton! We miss you!

Last Minute Info!

ACA vs. Andalusia
The buses will be leaving at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. We hope the weather won't be too bad!
Mr. Harrell says the band will march the show, even in the rain. Woodwinds will put their instruments away so as not to get ruined. Brass and percussion will be able to play, but all kids will march.

Please don't forget:

• Band Uniform (all pieces)
• Change of clothes (for the ride home---uniforms will probably be wet)
• Transportation Fee
• Money to eat dinner

We have disposable rain ponchos, but if your child has one that is clear, they will be allowed to wear it. Also, make sure they have warm, dry clothes to change after the game.

NOTE: Students taking the ACT on Saturday will be dismissed after the halftime show. Please see Mr. Harrell to sign-out and let him know with whom you're riding home.

If you have any questions, please call Tracey on her cell at 462-3368.

Transportation Fee & Travel Details for Friday!

Transportation Fee
Don't forget the $10 Transportation Fee for the away game this Friday. Also, I have several who did not pay the transportation fee for last Saturday's competition. Please send me an email at traceykirksey@knology.net if you are not sure how much your student owes.

ACA vs. Andalusia
The game this Friday, October 27th, is an away game against Andalusia. The Band will be leaving school on Friday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. Your child will need money to eat, as we will be stopping for dinner and to change prior to the game. Please remember all pieces of your uniform...coveralls, jacket, black gloves, socks, shoes, band t-shirt, and shako. We will be arriving back at the school at approximately 11:30 p.m., but your kids will be instructed to call when we are about 30 minutes away.

Directions to the game:
Take I-65 South to the Georgiana Exit # 114. Turn left onto Highway 106 East until it dead ends. Turn right onto Highway 31 South and take this until it dead ends (approx. 30 miles). Turn left onto Highway 84. Hwy. 84 will dead end at the Adalusia bypass. You will see the Covington Mall (Penney's) at the red light. At this red light, turn left onto the 5-lane bypass and go approx. 1 1/2 (one and one half) miles. At Delta Lighting Company, turn right and you will be at the back of the stadium.

ACA Band Recaps & Announcements...

Senior Night

This past Friday, October 20th, we honored our Seniors with a reception following the game. Thank you, Jackie Morrison, Special Events Coordinator, and your crew of workers for organizing such a nice reception. You always do a great job! Seniors, Jordan Berry, Katrina Fleeton, Abi Fuller, Sarah Grinstead, Leah Leary, Kyle Lesinger, Hannah Moon and Kristen Walker, we've watched you grow up in band and become the leaders that you are and we will miss each one of you! We wish you much happiness and success in all your future endeavors!

Band Booster Concessions Tent

This past Friday, October 20th, the Band Booster Concessions Tent took in $914.50! (The change was from a few brownies that were sold). This figure is down a little from previous games and we feel it was because Daleville didn't have many on the visitor's side. But no frownie faces here! We are thrilled to bring in any amount! Thank you to all those that worked so hard Friday night. We couldn't have done it without you! Also, special thanks to Randy Porterfield, our peanut man. We know it takes many hours "behind the scenes" to prepare the peanuts and we appreciate your hard work and contribution to the ACA Band Program.

Little Big Horn Competition in Opp

We'd like to congratulate the ACA Band for scoring a " 1 " which is a "Superior" in this past Saturday's competition. The Band also won a trophies for "Most Entertaining Band" and "Best Solo Performances". Our Color Guard and Percussion walked away with "Best In Class" as well. Great job, kids! Your hard work paid off!

Booster Membership Drive

Now that marching season is coming to an end, we are going to focus on our Booster Memberships. We have 119 Band Families with only about 55 families contributing to the Boosters. That's only 46%. The ACA Band program operates primarily on money raised by the Boosters. We would love 100% participation by the end of December! We have several that give $10 a month, and there are others that have given a lump sum. Whichever you prefer, we appreciate any contribution to the Boosters and Band Program! Will you consider joining by the end of this year? If you'd like more information, please email acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.

Rehearsals this Week

There will be NO after school rehearsals this week! Band will continue to rehearse during 7th period, but not after school. Enjoy the time off!

ACA vs. Andalusia

The game this Friday, October 27th, is an away game against Andalusia. The Band will be leaving school on Friday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. Your child will need money to eat, as we will be stopping for dinner and to change prior to the game. Please remember all pieces of your uniform...coveralls, jacket, black gloves, socks, shoes, band t-shirt, and shako.

Directions to the game:

Take I-65 South to the Georgiana Exit # 114. Turn left onto Highway 106 East until it dead ends. Turn right onto Highway 31 South and take this until it dead ends (approx. 30 miles). Turn left onto Highway 84. Hwy. 84 will dead end at the Adalusia bypass. You will see the Covington Mall (Penney's) at the red light. At this red light, turn left onto the 5-lane bypass and go approx. 1 1/2 (one and one half) miles. At Delta Lighting Company, turn right and you will be at the back of the stadium.

Battle of the Bands contest over...

BOOOOO! The Battle of the Bands contest has ended (thanks Stacy Davis for the "heads up") and Catholic won. Guess we didn't vote enough...

ACA Eagle Band...you are still NUMBER 1 in our hearts!!!

Last chance to VOTE!

Don't forget to VOTE for the ACA Marching Eagle Band on the Montgomery Advertiser's web site! Today is your last chance to vote for our kids in the Battle of the Bands!

Click here to vote...

Tip: Click "tools" and then choose "internet options" then click "delete cookies" and then refresh the page and it will allow you to vote as many times as you'd like!

Go ACA Marching Eagle Band!

Get your SHAKER tonight!

Maroon and White Shakers (rooter poms) are available to each family that joined the Band Boosters (one per family).
What better way to show your team spirit by rooting on the Eagles with the maroon and white!

The box will be located at the end of the Bleachers by the Band. PLEASE stop by and get yours at tonight's game. It will be your last chance!

Additional shakers are for sale for $2

Still Need Help!

We're still looking for workers to help in the Band Booster Concessions Tent tomorrow night. It's our last home game and we will be selling Funnel Cakes and Boiled Peanuts. Here are the workers scheduled so far:

First Half

(6:00 p.m. - end of half time)
Julia Armstrong
Cindy Bridgeman
Sheila Lewis
Susan Mora
Bill and Deena Morris
Ron Simmons

Second Half (beginning of 3rd quarter - clean-up)
Melanie Beasley
Candy Bridges
Diane Difante
Mike and Carol Esco
Butch Harris

We still need at least 4 more people to work the second half. If you have NOT worked the band concessions tent, please volunteer to help us tomorrow night. Or, if you've worked before and wouldn't mind volunteering again, we'd love to have you! Please call Tracey on her cell at 462-3368 if you would like to volunteer--that way she can add you to the list. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

SENIOR Reception Tomorrow Night!

Don't forget that we will honor our Seniors with a reception following tomorrow night's game. Please join us in the band room for cake, punch and Senior speeches! We love you and are going to miss you!

Band Booster Concessions Tent

We need about 8-10 people who are willing to work the Band Concessions Tent this Friday. You would only need to work 3rd quarter thru clean-up. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to help! These are the people that signed up at our Booster Meeting to work the concessions tent during this Friday's game...

Candy Bridges

Mike & Carol Esco

Butch Harris

Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or call my cell phone at 462-3368 if you are willing to work! Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Information on Competition this Weekend!

Little Big Horn Competition in Opp
We finally have information regarding the Band Competition in Opp this Saturday, October 20th. Click this link for the schedule of performances for the entire competition. Here is what your ACA Band Member needs to know:

• Be at the school at 11:30 a.m. for rehearsal
• Wear casual clothes (not uniform)
• Have all pieces of uniform neatly in your garment bag (there will be time to change before warm-up). Don't forget coveralls, jacket, black gloves, socks, shoes, t-shirt and shako.
• Eat BEFORE you get to the school! We won't be stopping for lunch on the way!
• Truck and Buses will load at 12:30 p.m.
• Truck and Buses will depart at approximately 1:00 p.m.
• Band warm-up time is 4:30 p.m.
• Band performance time is 5:15 p.m.
• Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m.
• Bring money for food/snacks following performance
• Bring a jacket or sweatshirt because it will be cool that evening
• Time of Arrival back at ACA is approximately 12:00 midnight, but kids will be instructed to phone home when we are about 30 minutes away from arrival.

Here are directions from Mapquest:
From Eastern Blvd. head South on US-231/Troy Hwy. (43.28 miles)
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto AL-87 S. (27.56 miles)
Turn RIGHT onto AL-203 (1.50 miles)
Turn SHARP RIGHT onto US-84/HICKMAN ST/AL-12. Continue to follow US-84 (4.61 miles)
Turn LEFT onto US-84/AL-12 (10.02 miles)
Turn RIGHT onto N SPURLIN ST. (0.37 miles)
Turn LEFT onto JEFFCOAT AVE. (0.14 miles)
End at Channell-Lee Stadium, Jeffcoat Avenue, Opp, AL 36467

If I receive any more pertinent information, I will post it as soon as possible. Please don't hesitate to call me on my cell phone (462-3368) if you have any questions. I usually am not able to check email until in the early evening when I return home. The cell phone is the best way to get in touch with me!

Don't Forget to Vote Today!

VOTE!
Just a reminder to get online and VOTE here for the ACA Band today on the Montgomery Advertiser web site! Also, thanks to all those who mentioned clearing out the "cookies" on your computer allows you to vote more than once a day!

Reminder about rehearsals this week...

Monday, October 16th until 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 17th until 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 18th until 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 19th until 6:00 p.m.

I'm still waiting on information about our competition in Opp this Saturday. I will post and email details as soon as I receive them!

VOTE for OUR Band!!!

Battle of the Bands ~ ACA vs. Catholic!
The Montgomery Advertiser is having a "Battle of the Bands" contest and our band is up against Catholic this week! You have until October 19th to place your vote and you can vote once per day! I will send you reminders to vote every day!

Click here to vote!

(Once you've clicked the link, scroll down to Number 2 and choose the drop-down box and you'll see Alabama Christian Academy!)

Important Reminders...Mark Your Calendars!

Upcoming Rehearsals:
Wednesday, October 11th
until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 12th
until 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 16th
until 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17th
until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18th
until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19th
until 6:00 p.m.

ACA vs. Trinity ~ Friday, October 13th
Band Members are to be at Trinity by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 13th. Don't forget every part of your uniform, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, black band t-shirt, jacket and shako.

Senior Night Reception
Friday, October 20th, is our last "home" game of the season. As has been our tradition, we will have a reception honoring our Senior Band members following the game. The reception will be in the Band Room and all band members and parents/family members are invited to attend!

Little Big Horn Band Competition in Opp, AL
We will be attending the Little Big Horn Band Competition in Opp on Saturday, October 21st. We have not been given a performance schedule yet, but details will be posted as soon as they become available.

AWESOME job tonight, Band Boosters!

Band Booster Concessions Tent

The Band Booster Concessions Tent took in $1208 tonight! We sold 136 cups of boiled peanuts and 166 funnel cakes! Thank you to all who volunteered this evening in the tent. It takes all of us working together and what a great team of Boosters we have! We couldn't do it without each one of you. Thanks again, band parents, for all your help and for the great job in cleaning up.

Special Thanks to Randy Porterfield

We want to extend a special thank you to Randy Porterfield...our peanut man! He spends many hours boiling the peanuts to get them ready to sell at the game. Randy, thank you for all the work you do "behind the scenes!" We appreciate you giving of your time and energy! You're the best!

Announcements...

Homecoming Rehearsals and Performance

The 6th & 7th grade bands are to remain at the school on Thursday, October5th, until 4:00 p.m. for Homecoming rehearsal. Then, all bands, marching band, 6th & 7th grade bands are to be at the school no later than 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The 6th & 7th grade bands will march in with the Marching Band and will play during halftime for the Homecoming festivities. The Marching Band will perform their show following the game. If you have any questions, please email acabands@yahoo.com.

Marching Band Rehearsals Next Week!

Don't forget that Monday is Columbus Day (no school) and Tuesday there is no school as part of Fall Break. The Marching Band will have rehearsals on Wednesday afternoon, October 11th, until 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 12th, until 5:30 p.m.

Band Booster Concessions Tent

Please stop by the Band Booster Concessions Tent in the end zone this Friday night and show your support for the Band Boosters! We will be selling Funnel Cakes and Boiled Peanuts!

Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday, October 21st, the band will be competing in the Little Big Horn competition in Opp, AL. We will post more details on performance times as soon as we receive them.

October - December Booster Membership Drive

The ACA Band Program functions primarily from funds raised by the Boosters. We would love to have 100% participation from each band family! Have you joined the Boosters? Every little bit helps...whether you want to give $10 per month, or give one lump sum...we would love to add you to our membership list! Take time now to invest in a child's life and in the band program at ACA. Our goal is 100% membership by Christmas! See any Booster Officer for details on how to join. Stay tuned for updates...

One final word, Mr. Harrell is a member of the 151st Army Band and they are performing at Talledega this Sunday. Tune in and you might see your marching director on T.V.!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. Remember...TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MUCH!

Rehearsal for 6th & 7th Grade Bands

6th and 7th grade Bands will need to stay after school on Thursday, October 5th, until 4:00 p.m. to practice for Homecoming. The attire for Friday night's game is either the band t-shirt or maroon school polo and khaki shorts, pants or skirts. 6th and 7th grade band members will need to go into the stadium Friday night with the band and sit with the band until halftime is over.

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Harrell at eharrell@alabamachristian.com.

Concessions Tent from this past Friday!

First, let me say a huge "THANK YOU" to all who volunteered at the Band Booster Concessions Tent, from those who helped with set-up, to those who prepared the items to sell, worked the tent and helped with clean up! Quite a TEAM effort and we couldn't have done it without each of you! I am so proud of our Band parents working together!

It's almost impossible to keep an accurate count of exactly how many items were sold. This is due to some waste and some items being given away at the end of the game. I can tell you this, we took in $1057 in Boiled Peanuts and Funnel Cake sales! We also took in $387 in snocone and cookie sales!

Total money taken in for this past Friday night's concessions was $1,444!!! Isn't that awesome?!

We won't be selling snocones for the rest of the season, due to the change in the weather. However, we will be selling funnel cakes and various other sweet treats. The funnel cakes were a huge hit and we couldn't make them fast enough. We had 3 electric skillets, but could only use two because we kept tripping a breaker. If someone knows of a solution to this problem, please let us know. I'm not sure we could operate off a generator because of the noise. Any other suggestions would be welcomed!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. We appreciate our band parents and love the ACA Band! Go Eagles!

Superior Rating and Best In Class!!!

Congratulations ACA Marching Eagle Band on your performance at Saturday's Phenix Invitational Marching Competition! The band was awarded a "Superior" Rating
(that's the highest you can rate) and awarded "Best In Class" for the following:

Drum Major - Best In Class
Color Guard - Best In Class
Pit Percussion - Best In Class
Drumline - Best In Class
Overall Band - Best In Class

We are so proud of you and the hard work you've been doing over the past couple of weeks. Mr. Stough, thank you for assisting with rehearsals...Mr. Harrell, thank you for continuing to work hard even through your sickness...Kids, YOU DID IT!!!

Parents, leave comments here for the kids to let them know how proud we are of them! (Include your name)

Below are a few pictures from the competition... (scroll to the end for rehearsal schedule)...











Rehearsals for the week of October 2nd:
The marching band will be back to regular rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday until 5:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. Go Eagles!

Last Minute Reminders!

Tonight's game vs. Catholic
Band members are to report no later than 5:30 p.m. to the band room in half uniform. Please make sure you have every part of your uniform, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, black Band T-shirt, jacket and shako. Also, remember to hang your uniform neatly tonight so it will look nice for tomorrow's competition!

Transportation Fee
Please remember to bring your $10 transportation fee for our "away" trip to Phenix City tomorrow for competition. The transportation fee helps offset the costs of chartering buses. This is not meant to create a hardship on anyone. If you need a scholarship, please see Gary or Tracey Kirksey. It will be handled with the utmost of privacy.

Tomorrow's Competition in Phenix City
Don't forget to be at the Band Room no later than 8:00 a.m. Also, bring a change of clothes (jeans and band t-shirt) and don't forget a sweatshirt or jacket as the temps will be dropping in the evening.

If you have any questions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net. Go Eagles!

Announcement for 7th Grade Band Parents

Need New Book!

Mr. Harrell would like all 7th Grade Intermediate Band members to have a copy of the Standard of Excellence, Book 2, by the time the students return from Fall break (October 9th & 10th). This book can be purchased at Art's or Capitol Music.

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Harrell at eharrell@alabamachristian.com.

More Announcements...

6th & 7th Grade Band Members
Your Band T-shirts will be in this Friday! Elizabeth Staten will have them available at the Band Booster Concessions Tent in the end zone at this Friday's game. If you have not paid for your t-shirt, you can pay her Friday night. If you have any questions, please email Elizabeth at Epoohstaten@aol.com.

Shakers Available this Friday!
All Band parents that have joined the Band Boosters are entitled to one free shaker per family. There will also be extras for sale for $2. Please stop by the Concessions Tent to pick up your shaker! Let's get that Maroon & White shaking in the crowds!

Information for Saturday's
Marching Competition
Band members are to report to the Band Room at 8:00 a.m. in half uniform (carrying jacket). Please do not forget any part of your uniform, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, Band T-shirt and shako. Students WILL be changing after their first performance. This is to prevent any lunch from ending up on your uniform! Bring jeans or shorts to change into and wear your Band T-shirt. Then you will be changing back into your uniform before the afternoon performance. The temperatures should be pretty cool Saturday evening, so it would be a good idea to have a sweatshirt or jacket with you too.

Details on performance times and directions to the stadium are available in a previous post. If you have any questions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.

Saturday's Competition Details...

The details for competition this Saturday,

September 30th, are as follows:

• Students are to be at the school at 8:00 a.m. for warm-up (Central time)
• Buses will depart ACA at 9:00 a.m. (Central Time)
• Performing for Festival at 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
• Performing for Competition at 4:40 p.m. (Eastern Time)
• Awards Ceremony at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Phenix City is in the Eastern Time Zone and all times for performances are EASTERN time. Please make a note of that! The awards ceremony will not take place until 8:30 p.m. Eastern time. Our estimated time of arrival back at ACA is approximately 11:00 p.m., but students will be instructed to call when we depart.

Please make sure your uniform is dry cleaned this week so it will be clean and sharp for competition!

Band members are to bring money for lunch and dinner. There will be various food vendor tents in the stadium, as well as fast food places adjacent to the stadium. There will be chaperones that will accompany the students if we decide to leave the stadium to eat.

Directions to Competition Location/Garrett-Harrison Stadium:

I-85 North to Opelika

Get off at US 280 South (Exit 62)

Go about 29 miles to US 80 and go east to Columbus

Exit at Summerville Road and the stadium is at the corner of Summerville and Airport Road.

Garrett-Harrison Stadium

If you have any questions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com or traceykirksey@knology.net.

This Week's Announcements...

Countdown to Competition!

Four more days to the Phenix Invitational Marching Competition! Mr. Harrell was out sick today (get well soon!) and Mr. Stough worked the kids very hard in practice cleaning up a few sets and also added a new ending to the show! It's looking better kids, but stay focused and work hard the rest of the week to prepare for competition. Thank you, Mr. Stough, for stepping in today and running rehearsal. Mr. Harrell, rest and get over that viral infection soon!

The details for competition this Saturday, September 30th, are as follows:

Buses will depart ACA at 9:00 a.m. (Central time). Mr. Harrell will let you know what time to be at the school Saturday morning for a run-through and to load the buses. The band will perform for the Festival portion of the competition at 12:30 p.m. EASTERN time. Please make a note of that! Phenix City is in the Eastern Time Zone and all times for performances are EASTERN time. The Band will perform again at 4:40 p.m. Eastern time for the contest portion of the competition. The awards will not take place until 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Band members are to bring money for lunch and dinner. There will be various food vendor tents in the stadium, as well as fast food places adjacent to the stadium. There will be chaperones that will accompany the students if we decide to leave the stadium to eat. More details will be emailed and posted as soon as they become available.

ACA vs. Catholic ~ this Friday, September 30th

Students are to report no later than 5:30 p.m. Please make sure you have every part of your uniform... black socks, black shoes, black band T-shirt, jacket and shako.

Band Booster Concessions Tent

This week we will be selling some new items at the concessions tent. Mr. Randy Porterfield has graciously agreed to head up the boiled peanuts sale. We will need several parents to volunteer to sell these pre-packaged in the stands. We also will be selling funnel cakes and try to squeeze in one last night of selling snocones before the cooler weather hits! Mrs. Michele Hensley has organized 7th grade parents to work the first half of the game through half time, but we are still in need of Marching Band parents to work 3rd quarter through clean-up. If you would like to volunteer for any of the above mentioned, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com.

SHAKERS available this Friday!

Please stop by the Band Booster Concessions Tent to pick up your maroon & white rooter pom (shaker). If you have joined the Band Boosters, you are entitled to one free shaker per family. They will also be for sale for $2 each. Let's show our school spirit by getting the maroon & white shaking in the stands! Go EAGLES!

VIDEOGRAPHER still needed!

We know you're out there and you're wanting to volunteer for something, but don't know what! If you're not afraid of heights, and you would be willing to be the official ACA Band videographer, please contact Gary or Tracey Kirksey. We will provide the video camera--we just need the operator!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to send us an email. We love our Band Boosters! Remember, Together We Achieve Much!

Information and Directions for Friday!

Directions to Ashford High School Stadium:
From Montgomery on 231 South
At the Ross Clark Circle in Dothan (Wiregrass Commons Mall will be on your left) turn left
Stay on the circle until you reach the intersection for Hwy. 84 East (Southeast Alabama Medical Center will be through the intersection on the right) turn left (this will be a four lane)
Stay on 84 East (approximately 8 miles) until you come to a caution light this will be County Rd. 55, turn left.
Go to the traffic light, turn right.
Go approximately 2 miles and you wil see the stadium on the left (behind an old feed mill)

Important Information:

Students will be dismissed from class on Friday at 1:30 p.m. and buses will be departing at 2:00 p.m. Please make sure you have every piece of your uniform, black socks, black gloves, black shoes, black Band T-shirt, jacket and shako. You will need money for dinner. We will be stopping in Dothan for our dinner break and to change into uniforms. Estimated time of arrival back at ACA will be around 12:30 a.m., but students will be instructed to call with a more specific time of arrival. Please make sure you are on time picking up your child.

Transportation Fee:

Please remember to bring your $10 transportation fee by this Friday! This fee can be given to Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten. DO NOT turn your money in to Mr. Harrell. We need to make sure we record your name as having paid!

Coke Sales

There are a couple cases of Coke and one case of Blue Powerade left over from our Coke sale. Please email Peggy Oliver at poliver@alabamachristian.com if you are interested in purchasing any of these items.

If you have any questions, problems, concerns or suggestions, please email Gary or Tracey Kirksey at acabands@yahoo.com. Remember, Together We Achieve Much!

Not Afraid of Heights?

...then you're just the person we're looking for! The ACA Band is in need of a videographer to tape all the performances during half time. This would require climbing up to the top of the Press Box at both Home and Away games. If you are willing to volunteer for this position, please contact Gary or Tracey Kirksey, Band Booster Presidents. Gary can be reached on his cell at 462-3369 or email at gkirksey@knology.net and Tracey can be reached via email at traceykirksey@knology.net or acabands@yahoo.com.

Still a Few Cases of Coke for Sale!

Mrs. Oliver has 2 cases of Coke (regular, not diet) and 1 case of Blue Powerade left over from the Coke Sales. Please contact her if you are interested in purchasing any of these cases. Peggy can be reached at poliver@alabamachristian.com. First come, first served.

New Information on Rehearsals!

Mr. Harrell has cancelled the marching band rehearsal for this Saturday, September 23rd.

Marching Band Rehearsals will be as follows:
Tuesday, September 19th until 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 21st until 5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 25th until 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26th until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 27th until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 28th until 6:00 p.m.

Please email acabands@yahoo.com with any questions, concerns or suggestions.

Announcements for this Week!

Rehearsals for the week of September 18th - 23rd
The ACA Marching Eagle Band will rehearse after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of this week until 5:30 p.m. Mr. Harrell wants to remind you to please make sure you eat a good lunch and drink plenty of water throughout the day! Also, please note that there will be a rehearsal this Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to prepare for the competition on the 30th.

Away Game this Friday, September 22nd

(ACA vs. Ashford)
Marching Band students will be dismissed from class at 1:30 p.m. and buses will depart at 2:00 p.m. Make sure you have all uniform pieces including gloves, black socks, black shoes, your black Band T-shirt, and your shako. This past Friday there were several students that did not have the black band t-shirt on and therefore, jackets were not allowed to be removed during 3rd Quarter. Please make sure you have ALL the uniform pieces listed above. There will be a dinner stop in Dothan with time to eat and change into your uniform. Parents, please make sure your child has money for dinner. There will not be a stop on the way home. Arrival time back at ACA will be announced. Directions will be e-mailed by Wednesday.

Rooter Poms (Shakers)
The rooter poms are in! If you have joined Band Boosters, you are entitled to one free rooter pom per family. Additional rooter poms may be purchased for $2.00. Let's get that Maroon & White shaking in the stands! Please see Gary or Tracey Kirksey to pick-up your rooter pom.

If you have any questions, please email us at acabands@yahoo.com or Tracey at traceykirksey@knology.net.