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!)