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