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It is OCTOBER! :) One of my personal favorite months. I will keep you updated on the plan for the assemblies throughout this week. I know that for at least one of those assemblies we will be playing some pep tunes. I'll let you know as soon as I do! :) Few things to remember coming up throughout October: 1. The Homecoming Parade and the Homecoming Football game is this Friday. You do NOT have school on Friday since it is a District Institute which means you should be well rested for the parade and game! :) Call time for the parade is 2pm - however, you may want to get there earlier since it will be a packed situation! Last year, we lined up in the circle drive in the front of the school. Plan to meet there AT 2pm wearing marching shoes, tall, black, and clean socks, black pants, band polo (tucked in!). Hair pulled back in a ponytail if applicable (*cough* Mark and Jake *cough*) Sun glasses may also be worn! If you are interested, we will be supplying pizza after the parade for $5 per person. This money is due to me by Thursday! Also - fill out this form. There is NOT a lot of down time from the parade to the call time for the game, so I highly recommend you eat at the school with the band. 2. ILMEA All-District Auditions are on Monday, Oct. 9. This is for select students only. We will take a bus to Highland High School where the auditions are. Meet time is TBA, I'll let you know ASAP. Dress nicely (no jeans!) and make sure you have everything you need with you! I would like to listen to all auditioning one last time before Friday. 3. Our Butter Braid fundraiser will begin on Monday, Oct. 16 and forms with payment will be due Friday, Nov. 3. Pick up will be at CMHS on Friday, Nov. 17. 4. Batavis HS from Batavia, IL will be rehearsing at CMHS on Thursday, Oct. 19. This is a required night for our band and will be a wonderful, educational experience. More information TBA, but please plan on being at the school from 4pm-8pm. 5. Your first quarter playing test is required by Friday, Oct. 20 at 11:59pm. This is a strict deadline - any videos posted after that deadline will not be accepted. Reminder that this playing test will also be your audition for seating placements in concert band. Failure to turn in a playing test will put you at the bottom of your section. 6. Our Marches with Munchies awards ceremony will be on Saturday, October 21st. While this is not required, it is a time that we bond with each other over the season. It will be from 7pm-9pm in the CMHS commons. 7. The Bethalto Halloween Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 26. Wearing a costume (either individually or as a small group effort) is required and we will have a Best Costume Contest! Call time will be 5:15pm at CMHS; we will take a bus to the parade route. 8. The pep band schedule will be coming out soon. Please be aware that pep band games are required as a part of your grade. This Week: Monday, Oct. 2 - Marching Eagles Rehearsal (4pm-7pm) Wednesday, Oct. 4 - Tri-M Meeting (2:45pm) - Percussion Rehearsal (3pm-3:30pm) - Guard Rehearsal (4:30pm-7pm) Friday, Oct. 6 - Homecoming Parade (2pm call - find dress requirements above) - Homecoming Football Game vs. Mascoutah (5:30pm call - uniform) Next Week: Monday, Oct. 9 - ILMEA All-District Auditions (Select Students Only) Tuesday, Oct. 10 - Fine Arts Booster Meeting (6:30pm in CMHS Commons) Wednesday, Oct. 11 - Percussion Rehearsal (3pm-3:30pm) - Guard Rehearsal (4:30pm-7pm) Friday, Oct. 13 - Load all equipment and large instruments onto trailer after school (Extra credit for those who can help!) Saturday, Oct. 14 - Potosi Bi-State Invitational (Itinerary can be found here!) Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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