Monday, September 24, 2007

Marching Eagle Band Announcements

Parent T-Shirts Are In!
The parent t-shirts are in for those that pre-ordered. You may pick them up after school or after rehearsal on Tuesday or Thursday. Please see Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten to pick up your t-shirt.

Schedule for the Week of September 24th - 29th

Rehearsal each day after school in preparation for competition.




Thursday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. Pep Rally on the Football Field (immediately following rehearsal)
Be ready to perform the show!

Friday, September 28th
Meet at Catholic High School at 5:45 p.m. in full uniform

Saturday, September 29th
Mid-South Marching Competition
Gadsden, Alabama
~ Report to the band room no later than 10:45 a.m. SHARP! Be ready to load the instruments, equipment and buses for an 11:30 a.m. departure.
~ Bring money for lunch on the way to Gadsden
~ Performance at 6:00 p.m.
~ Bring money for dinner at the stadium after the performance (if desired)
~ Awards Ceremony at 9:00 p.m.
~ Return to ACA between midnight and 1:00 a.m.

If you have any questions, please email traceykirksey@knology.net.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

The Latest Band Announcements!

Friday, September 21st
Homecoming!
The marching band will perform it's halftime show for pre-game due to the Homecoming festivities. They will also be performing during halftime for the Homecoming attendants and the crowning of the queen. Come out and show your support!

It's YOUR turn!
Concessions Workers Needed this Friday!
If you have not worked in the concessions stand, it's time to SERVE YOUR TURN! Each band parent is asked to work at least one football game this season. Please email traceykirksey@knology.net if you are able to work this Friday. We need 6 more 6th/7th grade band parent workers and 4 more high school band parent workers.

Band Parent T-Shirts
The t-shirts will be in Friday afternoon and ready for you to wear to the Homecoming game. If you ordered a t-shirt, please see Tracey Kirksey or Elizabeth Staten. Cost: $12

Mid-South Marching Competition
Gadsden, Alabama
Saturday, September 29th
Mr. Stough will be receiving the schedule of our performance time on Monday! I will post the information on performance times, departure times, etc. as soon as I receive it!

A Little "Housekeeping" & Performance Etiquette
for Band Parents & Band Students
Band Students:
1. Do not be late. Times to be ready to perform or rehearse before a game, competition or other event will be announced prior to the event.

2. March to and from the stadium with pride. The uniform is to be worn PROPERLY at all times. Your performance begins as soon as we march to the stadium or get off the bus. It does not end until you are dismissed by the Band Director or Drum Major. Do not break ranks until instructed to do so. When marching in ranks, you should be tall and proud. Do not let anyone outside of the band cut through the ranks. Do not talk when marching in rank!

3. You may not eat or drink in full uniform, except for water. Accidents will occur unexpectedly that may soil, stain or permanently damage your uniform. You will be instructed when it is appropriate to remove your band jacket and get something to eat and drink.

4. While at a performance, it is imperative that you sit with your designated section. This not only gives the band a uniform look, but also is crucial in maintaining a well-balanced and consistent sound.

5. Do not lean or sit on anything that will soil, tear, or snag your uniform.

6. There are to be NO VISITORS in the stands during a football game. Only High School Marching Band members, instructors or administrators are allowed in the band's stands. Former band members are allowed to play along with the band for the Homecoming game only. Do not allow your friends or family to sit with you in the band's stands. These rules are important from the standpoint of your safety. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

7. The general rule of thumb is that if you have any questions regarding whether you should or should not be doing something in uniform, DO NOT DO IT! When you are wearing the uniform, you are not looked upon by others as an individual, but rather as a part of the Alabama Christian Academy High School Marching Band. Most spectators and band members from other groups who will see you will form their opinion of the entire band from their opinion of how you behave!

Band Parents:
1. When the students report for a performance, they are under the direction of the Band Director. Whether they are getting off the bus, warming up in the "warm-up arc", marching to the field, performing in the stands or for the halftime show, they are under his direction. Please do not interrupt unless it is an absolute emergency. If you need to get a message to your child or have any other issue, please seek the permission of the Band Director.

2. Please do not go down onto the field during the halftime performance. There are numerous kids trying to get on and off the field, along with equipment and instruments. Only the Staging, Maintenance, and Performance Team Members should be on the field.

3. Please understand the "Chain of Command" in the Marching Band program. The Director of Bands is in charge, followed by the Drum Major and then section leaders. If you have a question, problem or concern, please talk with the Director of Bands for a resolution that is acceptable to all parties involved. The same holds true for the Band Boosters. Please talk with the Band Booster President(s) if you have any questions, problems or concerns that involve the Band Booster program.

4. Please be a part of the TEAM! It takes each one of us to operate a successful band and booster program. VOLUNTEER without being asked, SERVE humbly, GIVE selflessly and SUPPORT wholeheartidly.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Band Announcements

Parent Band T-Shirts
The FINAL deadline to order your parent band t-shirt is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 11th. The shirts will be black with the same logo as the student shirts. Please email traceykirksey@knology.net to place your order.

ALL BAND PARENTS asked to SERVE their TURN
in the CONCESSIONS STAND!!!
Concessions Workers Needed for this Friday's Game
First Half (6:00 p.m. thru half time)
Need eight more parents of 6th & 7th grade band members
Second Half (3rd Quarter thru clean-up)
Need six more parents of high school band members

Please email traceykirksey@knology.net if you are able to help this Friday!

Uniform Care
Please remember that the band uniforms are very expensive and should be treated with the utmost of care! They should be dry-cleaned after each performance during the "hot" months as sweat will cause the fabric to fade. Once the weather cools down, you won't need to dry-clean as often. Band uniforms should never be laundered.

Remember to keep your entire uniform (jacket and coveralls) together and hung neatly in your garment bag. Garment Racks are available in the Band Room so you can hang your uniform on game days, instead of throwing it on the floor.

If you have any questions regarding uniform care, please email Elizabeth Staten at epoohstaten@aol.com.

Upcoming Competitions
Saturday, September 29th
Mid-South Competition
Gadsden, Alabama

Saturday, October 20th
Hoover Invitational
Hoover, Alabama

No further details are known at this time. Once I have more information on departure and performance times, I will email and publish that information.

Transportation Fee, T-Shirt money, Glove money
If you have not paid the $10 transportation fee, please send it in (clearly labeled) and have your child put it in the band deposit box. Also, the $12 t-shirt and $5 glove money is due as well!

Spring Trip Forms
Don't forget the Spring Band Trip permission slip is due this Friday, September 14th. Please turn all forms in to the "Spring Trip" box on the table outside of Mr. Stough's office in the Band Room. More details will be announced soon!

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Band Announcements

ACA vs. Opp (Away)
this Friday, September 7th

Students will be dismissed at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Friday and will help load the truck, gather their things and depart from the school at 2:30 p.m. for our "away" game to Opp. Don't forget your uniform, your band t-shirt, your gloves, your shoes and your hat!

Need Money for Food!
Students will also need money for dinner as we will be stopping to eat "fast food" on the way. If you have any questions, please email traceykirksey@knology.net.

$10 Transportation Fee
Please send the $10 transportation fee with your child on Friday. This needs to be turned in to Mrs. Kirksey before boarding the bus! This small fee helps offset the costs of chartering buses. It is not meant to be a hardship. If you have any questions, please email traceykirksey@knology.net.

Driving Directions to Opp (Available in the High School Office)
Take 331 South into Opp. Go over a bridge and pass the VFW. Turn right and go thru the business district. At the caution light, which is next to a hospital, take a left and that leads you to the stadium.

PAYMENT Due for Gloves and T-shirt!
If you have not paid for your child's t-shirt or gloves, please send the money in by this FRIDAY!
Checks are preferred (made out to ACA Band) or put cash in an envelope labeled with your child's name.
$5 for Band Gloves
$12 for Band T-Shirts

Deadline Extended for Parent Band T-Shirts
If any parents are interested in getting a band "parent" t-shirt like the student t-shirts, please email your name and size to traceykirksey@knology.net. The NEW deadline to place your order is Monday, September 10th. Sizes are "adult" sizes and the cost is $12 (payable at time of delivery).