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This update has all the information regarding what will occur in September. One itinerary that will be sent out at a later date is the Murphysboro Competition. GSL Percussion Festival Last weekend, the percussion section performed at the GSL Percussion Festival (formerly called the SIUE Percussion Festival). The students performed, received a short clinic from the judges, and then had the opportunity to watch other percussion sections perform. The best part about going to competitions (after our performance, at least), is watching others groups! Thank you to the parents who assisted with this festival: Mr. & Mrs. Ballard, Mr. & Mrs. Patton, Mr. & Mrs. Yenne, and Mr. & Mrs. Gross. First Football Game CONGRATULATIONS to the Marching Eagles on their first performance! Thank you to all those who assisted at the game, from band parents to alumni. If you haven't had a chance to watch the video from Friday night, CLICK HERE. Fundraisers - The band will be selling Bobby's Caramel Apples beginning on Sept. 6. Forms and payment are due Sept. 21 and pick-up will be on Tuesday, Sept. 27. - The Fine Arts Boosters will be having a Dine-Out night at El Mezcal on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The proceeds from this evening will directly benefit the band - going toward the new marching uniforms. Please consider supporting a local restaurant and our marching band students! - Factory Mattress Direct will be having a Marching Eagles Day on Saturday, October 22. The band will receive 10% of whatever is purchased on this day. If you have a need for a new mattress or know someone that does, please send them to Factory Mattress Direct on October 22! Performance Date to Add Please ADD the PowderPuff Football Game to your schedules on Sunday, September 18. Exact call time is TBA, but our performance will more than likely be in the afternoon before the championship game and then we will stay for the championship game as well. Last year's call time was 1:15pm and I expect the same this year. Dress for this event will be the show shirt and shorts with marching shoes - no full uniform. For those wanting to participate in the flag football games, that's completely fine. MEMC Competition - O'Fallon - Sept. 10 Please CLICK HERE for the itinerary for this competition. Attached to this email is also the full competition schedule including warm-up times. --- See the band website's calendar for the most updated schedule of events. CLICK HERE Week of Aug. 29 Monday, Aug. 29 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Wednesday, Aug. 31 - PLC Day - Early Dismissal - Color Guard Rehearsal (3pm-4pm) Thursday, Sept. 1 - Percussion Rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) Friday, Sept. 2 - Home Football Game vs. Wood River (Call time on the practice field ready to warm-up - 5:30pm) Week of Sept. 5 Tuesday, Sept. 6 - Bobby's Caramel Apples Fundraiser begins Wednesday, Sept. 7 - PLC Day - Early Dismissal - El Mezcal Dine Out Day - Color Guard Rehearsal (3pm-4pm) Thursday, Sept. 8 - Percussion Rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) Saturday, Sept. 10 - MEMC Competition (Itinerary can be found HERE) Week of Sept. 12 Monday, Sept. 12 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Wednesday, Sept. 14 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3pm-4pm) Thursday, Sept. 15 - Percussion Rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) Friday, Sept. 16 - Home Football Game vs. Triad (Call time on the practice field ready to warm-up - 5:30pm - Note for this football game - due to our competition the next day, we will NOT stay the whole game. We will leave after halftime) Saturday, Sept. 17 - Murphysboro Competition (Itinerary will be shared at a later date) Sunday, Sept. 18 - PowderPuff Football Performance (Times TBA - call time last year was 1:15pm - dress will be show shirt, black shorts/capris/pants, and marching shoes) Week of Sept. 19 Monday, Sept. 19 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Wednesday, Sept. 21 - Bobby's Caramel Apples forms & payment due - Color Guard Rehearsal (3pm-4pm) Thursday, Sept. 22 - Percussion Rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) Friday, Sept. 23 - Early Dismissal Day - Homecoming Parade (2:15pm call time, 3pm parade step off - dress is band polo or other CM sport/activity shirt/jersey, with black shorts/capris/pants, and marching shoes) - Pizza provided by The Fine Arts Boosters following the parade and before the game - Home Football Game vs. Waterloo (Call time on the practice field ready to warm-up - 5:30pm) Week of Sept. 26 Monday, Sept. 26 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, Sept. 27 - Bobby's Caramel Apple Pick-Up (2pm-6pm) Wednesday, Sept. 28 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3pm-4pm) Thursday, Sept. 29 - Percussion Rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) --- If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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The students had a very successful and productive time at band camp last week! They spent the week putting the drill and music to their show together. They currently know all of the drill for their show, most of the music, and are looking ahead to our upcoming performances! This was one of the most fun band camps I've had the honor to be at; thank you, students! There are a few updates in this email; please read carefully. Thank YOU! For anyone who donated food, money, or time to our students this past week, thank you so much! The following parents helped in some way and the band appreciates you: Ms. Arnold, Ms. Gilleland, Mrs. Saboff, Mrs. Shirley, Mrs. Herzog, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Rea, Mrs. Gross, Mrs. Patton, Mrs. Roose, Ms. Hampton, Mrs. Albers, Ms. Sue Walker, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Yenne, Mr. Gross, and Mr. Ballard It takes so many moving parts to make a marching band season successful for all the students. Thank you for anything you are ever able to do for the marching band! Purple & Gold Scrimmage The Purple & Gold Scrimmage has been postponed at this point in time. Once the new date is set, I will communicate it. Band Dinner There is an optional band dinner on Wednesday night at El Mezcal in Bethalto. This will be after our Wednesday night rehearsal. For questions, please reach out to your student leaders. Greater STL Marching Percussion Festival Click HERE for the schedule for this day. Please let me know if you have any questions or special concerns. Percussion and Color Guard - Fall Calendar Starting the first week of school, percussion and color guard students will have an additional rehearsal every week. For percussion, rehearsal is on Thursdays from 5pm-6:30pm For color guard, rehearsal is on Wednesdays from 3pm-4pm Please reach out to your coaches/instructors for further questions. --- For the most up-to-date calendar, please click HERE. August Calendar Week of Aug. 15 Monday, Aug. 15 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Wednesday, Aug. 17 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) - Optional band dinner at El Mezcal following rehearsal Saturday, Aug. 20 - GSL Percussion Festival (Percussion and Drum Majors only, CLICK HERE for itinerary) Week of Aug. 22 Monday, Aug. 22 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (5pm-7:15pm) - Marching Eagles Parent Informational Meeting (7:30pm-8pm, CMHS Auditorium) Wednesday, Aug. 24 - Color Guard Rehearsal (3pm-4pm) Thursday, Aug. 25 - Percussion Rehearsal (5pm-6:30pm) - CM Open House (5:30pm-6:30pm) Friday, Aug. 26 - CM Pep Assembly (During school day - wear your show shirt!) - Home Football Game vs. Marquette (4pm call - we will stay the whole game with 3rd quarter off) As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis |
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