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!