The "AWARD-WINNING"

ACA MARCHING EAGLE BAND

2009

Friday Night

at Luverne!

From the Director: I am very pleased with our performance on Saturday, despite all of the nasty conditions, we continued to do push ourselves and do well. Be ready this week, as we have another competition this weekend in unfamiliar territory for this band program. With our students' focus, we can make this a good week. This is the fun part of the season, the learning and drudgery of the season has passed! One judge made a specific comment on his tape that" it is apparent that your band works very hard, and they know how to rehearse well".

Monday- We WILL play during 7th period, some musicality things we can address on the inside. NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL

Tuesday- Rehearsal until 5:45- we will be making some additions and changes to the show!!

Wednesday- Rehearsal until 5:00

Thursday- Rehearsal until 5:45

Friday- Game AWAY at Catholic. We will do our usual after school school segments until 4-there is a pep rally. This will make it easier for everyone to leave because traffic is calmed down. You will need to meet in HALVES at Catholic at 6. You will want to shoot a little earlier than 6 because the campus is not easy to get in and out of, especially with gameday traffic. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CATHOLIC!! (THE BRASS WILL WARM DOWN AFTER THE GAME FRIDAY NIGHT.)

The itinerary for Saturday-prepare yourself, it's a loooong day.

Saturday Itinerary:

Southern Hospitality Invitational
Hartselle, Alabama

ALL NOTES FOR RIDING HOME FROM THE COMPETITION WITH PARENTS NEED TO BE TURNED IN BY THE TIME WE LEAVE FROM THE SCHOOL ON SATURDAY MORNING!!

On the ACA FB Field 6:45AM
Load 8:00
Leave 8:15
Pick-Up Food 9:45
Travel 10:30
Arrive 12:15
Warm-Up 12:45
Gate 2:15
Perform 2:20
Awards 8:00
Leave 9:30

Reminder: ALL NOTES FOR RIDING HOME FROM THE COMPETITION WITH PARENTS NEED TO BE TURNED IN BY THE TIME WE LEAVE FROM THE SCHOOL ON SATURDAY MORNING!!

Arrive back at ACA 12:30 AM


The Black ACA BAND underarmour type shirt should be worn underneath the uniform

every time it is worn, this includes competitions.

The blue “Show Shirt” is for wearing after the performance-with jeans.

Please make sure to bring an ACA Band jacket, or hoodie, if you have one, the low is supposed to be in the mid 50s Saturday night. (If you do not have a band jacket, then please bring something in school colors or black, if possible.)

We will most likely stop at the Pelham/Oak Mtn. exit on the way up there(the one we stop at for every competition ever).

Students will need money for fast food (lunch) on the way up, food from the concession stand for supper and possibly for snacks. Also, for anything else they may wish to purchase at competition.

REMEMBER the Coke Sale is in progress!! Also, use those Publix cards!! And eat at Moe's on Wednesday (take a coupon!)

ACA BAND Spirit Night is

EVERY

Wednesday Night!!!

Visit Moe's and give them the band coupon and ACA Band gets 10 percent!

Coupons can be printed off Edline!

Tell all your friends!!

Watching the weather for Saturday - Right now they are predicting cooler temps and still a chance of rain! Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing (jeans, jacket or sweatshirt, etc.)

Band Fund Raiser Coke Sale

begins TODAY!

Order forms were passed out after practice. If you need additional forms, they should be available off Edline. This is a major fund raiser for the band. If each band student does his part and sells at least 10 cases, then we can have a very successful sale.

AWAY GAME

FRIDAY NIGHT
LUVERNE
3:30- Leave School

3:45- Eat at Eastchase

4:30- Leave Eastchase

6:00- Arrive at Luverne- IN HALVES

Leave game approx.- 9:45

Arrive at ACA approximately- 11:30

There will be a warm-down following the game for brass players.

After the game- students will be expected to sleep and rest on the way back.

Remember all uniform pieces.

Students will need money for dinner at Eastchase.

Stretch and Body- 8:00AM

Load- 9:15 and Leave- 9:30

TIME CHANGE - ALL TIMES BELOW ARE EASTERN TIME

Eat- 11:30 est. (fast food)

Travel- 12:30 est.

Arrive at Northgate High School (Newnan, GA)/Change- 2:00 est.

Stretch, visual, warm up- 2:40-4:15 est.

Gate- 4:25 est.

Show- 4:40 est.

After our show, student will return to buses and change into jeans. They will then return to the stadium to watch the other bands. Concessions will be available at this time. Band students are expected to remain with the band. Students must always move about (restroom, concessions, etc.) in groups of at least 2-3. No one should leave the group alone.

Awards- 8:45 est.

Leave Time approx- 9:45 est.

Arrival at ACA approx 11:30 CENTRAL TIME

Students will need money for food at lunch, and dinner, and whatever they would like to purchase at the competition.

Away Game - HOLTVILLE - Sept. 18
Students will stay after school for a run-through rehearsal.
They will eat at 4:30.
Chick-fil-A order forms have been passed out. Orders with payment due by Thursday afternoon.
The band will travel by charter bus to and from Holtville.
IF your child will NOT be riding the bus back to ACA, You must send a note to Mr. Morrison by Friday morning.

Band Members need:
Uniform with shako (hat)
Marching shoes and black socks
Food (either ordered, brought from home or delivered by parents)
Instrument and music (obviously)

Directions from ACA to Holtville H.S.
655 Bulldog Lane, Deatsville, AL
1. Head east on Wares Ferry Rd
2. Turn left at East Blvd N
3. Turn left at Twain Curve
4. Slight right at AL-152/AL-21/AL-53/AL-9/N Eastern Blvd/US-231
5. Take the ramp to AL-21/AL-53/AL-9/US-231
6. Turn right at AL-21/AL-53/AL-9/US-231
7. Turn left at Coosa River Pkwy
8. Turn right at AL-111/Holtville Rd
9. Turn left at Bulldog Ln

Reminders:

TOMORROW (Friday, August 21st) is the last day to order

BAND SPIRIT WEAR shirts and hoodies!

These are available to all band students and families!

Great way to show your BAND PRIDE!

The ACA Eagles Football Team will kick off the season with a Jamboree game on our home field. The Band Concession stand will be open and the peanuts will be boiling! Come out and cheer for the EAGLE TEAM and buy a coke (and more) to support the BAND! (the band will not be performing this week -prepare to be amazed next week!)

We are in the process of setting up an ACA Band Website. Some news and photos have been posted. Until the website is fully functional information will be posted on BOTH the blog and the website. Website can be found at acaband.webs.com

Mandatory Marching Shirt : Black "under armour" style
$13.00 due by August 28!!

Optional Band Spirit Wear!!
Great for students on Friday with jeans or for parents on Friday night!

Available to all band students (beginning, intermediate and high school) and family members.


Polka dot ACA
available on gray or burgandy tee $11.00

Polka dot ACA available on gray hoodie $20.00

Eagle logo available on gray t-shirt $11.00

Eagle logo available on gray hoodie $20.00

Maroon polo with embroidered band logo $30




Black nylon windbreaker (pull-over) $28.00

Orders due by Friday, August 21!!

PERFORMANCE WEAR/LIFE STYLE / BADGER SPORTSWEAR / B-DRY CORE TEE




100% Polyester. Moisture management performance fabric. Self fabric collar. Double-needle hem with tack. Badger heat transfer logo on left sleeve.

Band Marching Shirts

to wear under uniforms

Will be "under armour" style

Black with ACA Band printed on it

Cost $13.00

Let's get this turned in so we can have shirts by the first game!

UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION

Monday!

Need parents to help sort and distribute uniforms! Any parent (male or female) that can help please call Michele to volunteer for this noble deed. I believe Michele can use help most of the day. Michele's home number is 277 - 4437 and her cell phone number is 313 - 1717.

Pre Band Camp

Complete!!

Everyone is ready for next week's Band Camp!!

Needed Items as we prepare for the Fundraising Yard Sale:

bright colored poster board (for signs)

permanent markers

(Please send these on Monday morning!)

We need parents willing to post (and take down) signs. These need to go up early next week.

Also, we will need trucks and/or trailers to move items from ACA to the sale location on Friday evening.

We will need workers to set up tables and arrange items on Friday evening.

We will need workers all day on Saturday.

Hopefully we will have enough people volunteer that we can set up shifts.

We have a great opportunity to make money for the band, but we need everyone to help!!!

Make plans to donate, work and shop!

Pre -Band Camp Day 1

Almost perfect attendance and wonderful weather conditions helped Band Camp get off to a great start!! Mr. Morrison seemed pleased with the progress and encouraged the students to keep practicing hard, both at school and home.



VOLUNTEERS still needed to remain at the Band Room during lunch and supper breaks. If you can help please see a Booster officer or respond by e-mail (bandmom@knology.net).

The Band Booster YARD SALE is also off to a great start! We had two large donations today from people who are not even connected to the band!! Be sure to mention the sale to your family, friends and neighbors - people often have things to get rid of and love to donate to a good cause! Thanks to Andrew N., Emily, Bradley, Andrew R., Shirts and Randal for being part of the "moving crew"!

WELCOME to ACA BAND 2009-2010

Get Ready For Marching and Music Practice
Thursday, July 16th, 5:00-9:00

Pre- Band Camp (all marching band members)
July 22 and 23, 8:00-12:00

Band Camp
Monday, July 27, 8:00 am-9:00 pm

On Monday, the "Shoe Guy" will be at ACA during band camp. He will fit your child for marching shoes. The cost will be $29.00. If your child will need to purchase shoes, you will need to send payment on Monday. Gloves will also be purchased on Monday. Each student will need both a white and black pair of gloves.

Tuesday, July 28, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, July 29, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, July 30, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Band Boosters Meeting

7:30 pm

Please plan to join us to learn about the plans for the year

and about all the ways YOU can help!

Friday, July 31, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

VOLUNTEEERS NEEDED

for Band Camp Week!!

We need parents who are willing to stay at the band room during lunch and supper breaks with students who will not be leaving campus.
If you will be able to help with this, please respond by email to
bandmom@knology.net.
Thanks!

Volunteers are also needed to help prepare and pass out drinks during breaks. If you have free time during the day or can come after work, this is a great way to be involved. Please respond by email with date/time you could be available. Thanks!

Band Booster Fundraiser Yard Sale!!
August 1st!
931 Federal Drive

Please help us make this event a success!

You can help in several ways: donating items, helping with supplies, set-up and clean-up, helping the day of the sale. Let's get started...

1. Clean out and donate items that we can sell.


2. Talk to family and friends and see they have items they would like to donate.


3. Prepare items for sale : make sure all parts are together, put all clothes on hangers (except athletic t-shirts and shorts)


4. Price items (please!)


5. Bring Items to the bandroom any day during band camp or to the Boosters meeting on Thursday night or to sale location on Friday evening.

We will need tables, shade tents, fans and plastic bags (grocery style).

We need volunteers to help both Friday night and all day Saturday.

Make your plans to donate and shop!

Monday, August 3

Band Pictures 8:00-10:00

Rehearsal 11:00-5:00

SHOW PREVIEW and CHIK-FIL-A supper 6:00

An order form will be sent home by your child.

PLEASE Check Back Often for Updates!

Looking Forward to a GREAT Year!