All-State Information

All-State Auditions
this Saturday, January 27th
Registration begins at 12:00 noon!

Directions to Opelika High School:
North on I-85
take exit 62
turn left
cross interstate bridge
and turn right onto Fox Run Parkway (431)
go 1.9 miles
school is on the left

Information:
Registration for All-State Auditions begins at noon! In past years, the kids got in lines according to their instrument. I assume they will do it the same way again. We've gotten there before around 30-45 minutes before sign-ups begin and there's been a line. The earlier you get there, the closer to the front of the line you will be and the earlier your audition time.

Permission slips were handed out today regarding transportation. EACH student that is going to All-State needs to turn in a permission slip. I will also be sending one as an attachment in an email. Please check whether you will be driving your child, whether your child will be driving himself/herself, or whether your child will be riding with another student who is driving.

If you have any questions, please call the school at 277-1985 between 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or email me at traceykirksey@knology.net.

NEED Volunteers!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and our CANDY GRAM fundraiser is always a big hit! We are in need of volunteers to take orders in the High School lobby on the following days:

Monday, February 5th
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Need one volunteer

Tuesday, February 6th
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Need one volunteer

Wednesday, February 7th
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Need two volunteers

Thursday, February 8th
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Need three volunteers

Friday, February 9th
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Need three volunteers

Please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net if you are available any of the above times! Your help is GREATLY appreciated!

All-State Auditions this Saturday!

All-State Auditions will take place this Saturday, January 27th at Opelika High School. Registration begins at 12:00 NOON and is on a "first come, first served" basis. The line starts forming early, so get there early and your child will be able to sign up for an early audition time. Directions to the school will be emailed in the next day or two.

If your child is driving or if they are riding with another student who is driving, Mr. Stough MUST have a note (permission slip) from you stating your child can drive or can ride along with another student. Otherwise, we will assume that you are driving your child to Opelika.

If you have any other questions, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net. I will send directions as soon as I receive them. Thanks!

Band Announcements

Candy Grams

Yes, it's that time of year again! Time for CANDY GRAMS! Elementary orders will be taken beginning January 22nd and High School orders will begin on January 29th. Late orders will be received February 12th-13th.

HOW WE NEED YOUR HELP:

Tuesday, February 13th

We need workers to come after school to help assemble and separate the orders. The MORE workers we have, the quicker we can get done!

Wednesday, February 14th

We need workers to come in the morning (8:00 a.m.) and work a couple of hours to help put ribbons on flowers and attach to cards.

Please email me (traceykirksey@knology.net) if you are able to come and work either of those days. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated!

COKE SALE

We've decided to do the Coke Sale before Spring Break this year. That way it will enable all those that play on various ball teams that begin in the spring to place orders for drinks. We felt like we sold them too late in the Spring last year and want to get a jump on it this year! This is for ALL AGES of the Band (6th, 7th, High School and Color Guard). We would like each student to sell at least 10 cases. Take it to work, tell your friends and neighbors, and pass it around to parents at the ball field! Let's make this the best Coke Sale we've ever had!

Order forms will go home on February 12th and we will take orders until February 26th.

Delivery day is Wednesday, March 14th (more info. to come).

Thanks ACA Band Parents for all you do to contribute to the ACA Band Program!

Band Announcements!

We trust each one of you had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the holiday break. It always seems to go by so fast and then it's time to put the decorations away and make those New Year's Resolutions! Ugh! You know, the ones we usually end up breaking by the 3rd or 4th week of January?! Most resolutions are about not doing something and when we eventually do what we were avoiding, we end up feeling like failures. I was reading an article that focused on making resolutions to do things, instead of not doing things. I thought that was a great approach to the New Year, one in which we all can benefit from. How about making resolutions to do more random acts of kindness, or to let our loved ones know on a daily basis how much they are loved, or thanking our educators and military for their service and dedication. Maybe you could resolve to volunteer more this year or choose to be a member of the Band Boosters and give, not only of your time, but of your finances as well. Each one of us makes a difference and no amount is too small and no time volunteering is taken for granted. Remember, Together We Achieve Much and we are so blessed to be a part of this wonderful Band family at ACA!

Below are a few announcements Mr. Harrell asked me to send out this evening...

All-State Auditions

Friday is the last day to sign up for All-State auditions. There is a $5 fee per student to audition. The auditions will be on January 27th at Opelika High School.

Chair Auditions

Chair auditions will begin tomorrow (Friday) and continue throughout the week next week. Parents, please encourage your child to practice...practice...practice!

Pep Band

The pep band will be performing Thursday and Friday nights. The students will need to be at the Band Room no later than 5:10 p.m. to get their instruments.

After-School Rehearsals

Reminder: the percussion ensemble rehearses each Monday after school and the jazz band rehearses each Tuesday after school. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Stough or Mr. Harrell at the school, 277-1985.

Thank you, again, for allowing us to serve you and the entire ACA Band program as your Booster Presidents. We look forward to a great rest of the year!