We finally have information regarding the Band Competition in Opp this Saturday, October 20th. Click this link for the schedule of performances for the entire competition. Here is what your ACA Band Member needs to know:
- Be at the school at 11:30 a.m. for rehearsal
- Wear casual clothes (not uniform)
- Have all pieces of uniform neatly in your garment bag (there will be time to change before warm-up). Don't forget coveralls, jacket, black gloves, socks, shoes, t-shirt and shako.
- Eat BEFORE you get to the school! We won't be stopping for lunch on the way!
- Truck and Buses will load at 12:30 p.m.
- Truck and Buses will depart at approximately 1:00 p.m.
- Band warm-up time is 4:30 p.m.
- Band performance time is 5:15 p.m.
- Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m.
- Bring money for food/snacks following performance
- Bring a jacket or sweatshirt because it will be cool that evening
- Time of Arrival back at ACA is approximately 12:00 midnight, but kids will be instructed to phone home when we are about 30 minutes away from arrival.
From Eastern Blvd. head South on US-231/Troy Hwy. (43.28 miles)
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto AL-87 S. (27.56 miles)
Turn RIGHT onto AL-203 (1.50 miles)
Turn SHARP RIGHT onto US-84/HICKMAN ST/AL-12. Continue to follow US-84 (4.61 miles)
Turn LEFT onto US-84/AL-12 (10.02 miles)
Turn RIGHT onto N SPURLIN ST. (0.37 miles)
Turn LEFT onto JEFFCOAT AVE. (0.14 miles)
End at Channell-Lee Stadium, Jeffcoat Avenue, Opp, AL 36467
If I receive any more pertinent information, I will post it as soon as possible. Please don't hesitate to call me on my cell phone (462-3368) if you have any questions. I usually am not able to check email until in the early evening when I return home. The cell phone is the best way to get in touch with me!
