Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Cornerstone Menu
Friday evening meal
$5.oo
must order and prepay by
8:00 am Thursday morning
Grilled Chicken
Rice
Corn Nuggetts
Salad and a Roll
Tea

A Note from the Director

I am very pleased with our progress so far and we will put an unprecedented two songs on the field, and had Fay not interupted us, we would be MARCHING AND PLAYING a full two tunes. I have been tough on the students so far, but they are turning into a fine group of musicians, and performers. Parents, please encourage your student to continue pushing. We are almost to our first game! I know I am extremely excited and I think the students are too. They should be proud of all they have accomplished.

Announcing for the first time ever:
ACA Band Game Night!
Friday, September 12, after the Opp Game.
Buses will return to the school after the game and we will unload and have a lock-in at the school. The plan is to have video games, snacks, movies, board games, and other fun things to do, including a band wide pillow fight!
Contrary to what you may have heard, there will be
no rehearsal the next day, Saturday the 13th.
It will be just the lock-in and you will need
to pick up your student by 8 AM.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Band members are expected to stay after school Friday to prepare for the game. Cornerstone Catering has agreed to set up to serve a meal. Cost will be $5.00 and must be ordered and prepaid by Thursday morning. No orders can be added after 8:00 on Thursday morning. As soon as we know what the menu will be, it will be posted here.
Remember to bring all uniform pieces to school on Friday morning.

Parent t-shirts will soon be available to be ordered. Price and order deadline will be posted as soon as all the details are available. We hope to get these ordered and delivered quickly.

Check back soon for additional details.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Rehearsal Schedules

Orange updated rehearsal schedules were distributed to students on Friday. Extras will be be available in the band room. The schedule posted on the blog below is correct. Also, Mr. Morrison reminds the students at the end of practice, what the times are for the following day. Hopefully this will clear up any misunderstandings!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Band Booster Membership Reminder


Thank You to those families who joined the Band Boosters!
If you have forgotten to join, please do so as soon as possible!
All Band Booster Members will be listed on the back of the band programs distributed at football games. We want to be proud of how many of our families support our band program!
Band Booster Membership Forms can be picked up in the band room and membership dues can be placed in the band payment box in the band room.
Please ask any Band Booster Officers if you have questions.
Thank You,
Band Booster Officers

Monday, August 18, 2008

T-Shirt Sizes!!!

Mr. Morrison Needs
Your T-Shirt Size!!

Please go by the band room on Tuesday morning and tell him what size t-shirt you will need!!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon
to the
Band Booster Concession Stand
near you....
FRIED OREOS!


Oreos dipped in funnel cake batter, fried and dusted with powdered sugar!

On sale beginning August 22nd

3 for $1.50



They are DOG-GONE good!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Mark Your Calendar!

Rehearsal Schedule
and Other Important Dates!
This has been updated and is correct!
The orange schedule sent home on Friday (8/15) is the correct version!



AUGUST







Monday, August 18 - Reahersal until 5:45
Tuesday, August 19 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Thursday, August 21 - Rehearsal until 5:00
Dress Rehearsal 5:30
Monday, August 25 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Tuesday, August 26 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Wednesday, August 27 - Rehearsal until 5:00
Thursday, August 28 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, August 29 - Home Game against St. Jude
plan to stay after school through the game









SEPTEMBER





Tuesday, September 2 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Thursday, September 4 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, September 5 - Away game - Elmore County
Monday, September 8 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Tuesday, September 9 - Reahearsal until 5:45
Thursday, September 11 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, September 12 - Away game - Opp
Monday, September 15 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Tuesday, September 16 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Thursday, September 18 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, September 19 - Home Game against Holtville
Saturday, September 20 - Faulkner Game 9:00am
Monday, September 22 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Tuesday, September 23 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Wednesday, September 24 - Rehearsal until 5:00
Thursday, September 25 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, September 26 - Home Game against Luverne
Saturday, September 27 - Competition at Gadsden
Monday, September 29 - Sectionals 2:30-4:30
Tuesday, September 30 - Rehearsal until 5:45






October



Thursday, October 2 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, October 3 - Homecoming Game against Catholic
Monday, October 6 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Tuesday, October 7 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Wednesday, October 8 - Rehearsal until 5:00
Thursday, October 9 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, October 10 - Away Game at St. James
Monday and Tuesday, October 13-14 - School Holidays
Tuesday, October 14 - Rehearsal 5:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, October 15 - Rehearsal until 5:00
Thursday, October 16 - Rehearsal until 5:45
Friday, October 17 - Home Game against Ashford
Saturday, October 18 - Competition at Hoover
Thursday, October 23 - Rehearsal until 4:30
Friday, October 24 - Away Game at Bullock County
Thursday, October 30 - Rehearsal until 4:30
Friday, October 31 - Away Game at Montgomery Academy

Saturday, August 02, 2008

What A Week!

Mr. Morrison Pleased with Progress!

Mr. Morrison said that Band Camp went well and the students had worked hard. Everyone needs to return on Monday with energy and enthusiasm, ready to work!



A Special THANKS to all who helped with our camp!!






WATER BALLOON TIME!!!!!











Seniors 2009 Rule!


REMINDERS

Pictures on MONDAY

Students need to be at school by 8:15 (note time change)

Need :

Band Uniform and hat

Marching Shoes (if you have them)
(if you do not have marching shoes, wear dark dress or tennis shoes if you have them)

Black socks

Practice Uniform

Tennis shoes

Photograph order form with payment (if you plan to purchase photos)



SHOES and GLOVES

James Thompson will be at ACA Monday morning to fit shoes and gloves.

Shoes are $28.00

Gloves are $3.00

(Everyone will need gloves - new style this year)

Make checks payable to James Thompson


REHEARSAL MONDAY

following pictures 10:30-5:00


REHEARSAL TUESDAY

3:30-5:30


SHOW PREVIEW

Tuesday, August 5th

6:00

ACA FOOTBALL FIELD


BAND BOOSTER MEETING/Chick-fil-A Supper

Tuesday, August 5th

6:30 (following show preview)

ACA Mutli-Purpose Room