Sachse Mustang Band Updates

August 17, 2022

Week 2 of School UPDATED and revised

ATTENTION: Parent Performance postponed!

After much thought and consideration we are going to post-pone our parent performance to the end of stadium rehearsal next Tuesday, 8/23/22 at 9 PM. The performance will only last 20-30 minutes. If you had anyone coming in town to see this performance, please come Friday at 6:15 PM for our final 2 run throughs.

We really try not to make major adjustments to the schedule, however, this performance was set due to stadium availability not necessarily because it made sense for our schedule. Everyone needs to be able to rest on Friday after rehearsal so we can be productive on Saturday since we only have 3 drill days.

I expect the weather to be far better on Tuesday night for everyone involved and your vantage point as an audience member will be much better than it would have been at our stadium. Now that our district Stadium Rehearsal Schedule is final, this makes more sense. Thank you for your support and understanding of this change, we are working hard to do what is best for students and the organization as a whole.

WEEK 2 of School (THIS week) *READ ALL for necessary adjustments (same as last week)

Monday, AUG 15

7AM A1 Band starts on turf (guard/ front ensemble will extend rehearsal after school 2:50- 3:20)

3:30- 5:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

7 PM FIRST BOOSTER MEETING (Bandhall)

Tuesday, AUG 16 (this rehearsal may start 30 minutes later dependent on weather; this will be posted via the Band APP/ possibly updated in next week's smore)

6:15 PM- 9:15 PM STADIUM REHEARSAL @ Williams Stadium

Students will need to have transportation to and from Williams stadium, please make sure to make these arrangements ahead of time. If you need help finding a ride, please utilize the Parent Band App. Students should wear their summer uniform and marching shoes and socks at this rehearsal. This helps get used to what those shoes feel like on the turf.

Wednesday, AUG 17

7:30 AM A1 Band starts on turf

THERE IS NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL

Thursday, AUG 18

3:30 PM- 6:00 PM Marching Rehearsal

Friday, AUG 19

B DAY

3:30 PM- 6:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

6:15 PM Final 2 Runs of the night (Mustang Stadium; parent's welcome)

Parent Performance will move to NEXT TUESDAY (see next week for details)

Saturday, AUG 20

7:30 AM- 3 PM DRILL DAY/ Masterclasses

Make sure you have both concert and marching instruments on this day!

Same set up as last week; this rehearsal will help us ensure we are ready for our first football game coming up the following week!

WEEK 3 School: Performance WEEK!

Monday, AUG 22

7AM A1 Band starts on turf (guard/ front ensemble will extend rehearsal after school 2:50- 3:20)

3:30- 6:00 PM Marching Rehearsal

Tuesday, AUG 23

5:00 PM- 9:00 PM STADIUM REHEARSAL @ Williams Stadium

Students will need to have transportation to and from Williams stadium, please make sure to make these arrangements ahead of time. If you need help finding a ride, please utilize the Parent Band App. Students should wear their summer uniform and marching shoes and socks at this rehearsal. This helps get used to what those shoes feel like on the turf.

9:00 PM Parent Performance at Williams Stadium

Wednesday, AUG 24

7:30 AM A1 Band starts on turf; possible 7 AM start if weather causes Monday or Tuesday to be cut short.

THERE IS NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL

Thursday, AUG 25

Fooball v. Coppell @ HBJ Stadium

3:15 PM Run through

4:15 PM Change/ Eat/ Load

5:15 PM Inspection in Cafeteria; Students must be on time and at stand-by to expedite inspection. Students receive a grade for the football game: part of that grade is being on time to inspection and having all necessary equipment. See inspection list below.

Friday, AUG 26

7:30 AM A1 Band starts on turf; possible 7 AM start if weather causes Monday or Tuesday to be cut short.

3:30 PM- 6:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

Saturday, AUG 27

7:30 AM- 3 PM FINAL DRILL DAY/ Masterclasses

Make sure you have both concert and marching instruments on this day!

This is our last extended drill day to get more of the show on the field!

Inspection LIST

Wind Players (WW and Brass)

Summer Uniform
Marching Shoes
Black Socks (up to calf)
Water Jug
Backpack
Lyre/ Flip Folder/ Music
Instrument

Battery

Summer Uniform
Marching Shoes
Black Socks (up to calf)
Water Jug
Backpack
Flip Folder/ Music
Instrument (should have been loaded in truck/ trailer following Rehearsal)

Front Ensemble

Summer Uniform
Marching Shoes
Black Socks (up to calf)
Water Jug
Backpack
Flip Folder/ Music
Instrument (should have been loaded in truck/ trailer following Rehearsal)

Guard

Summer Uniform (Jersey, undershirt, shorts)
Jazz Shoes
Black Socks (up to calf)
Water Jug
Backpack
Spirit Flag and Show Equipment (should have been packed and loaded?)

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the district Volunteer application as soon as possible. We need to be able to verify you are cleared prior to the event and it is HIGHLY unlikely that you will be cleared the day you fill out the application and will be dependent on how busy that office is. The earlier this is done the better. Click Volunteer application button below.

If you are interested in driving a truck or pulling a trailer, you will need to complete the 4 steps listed below.

Volunteer application linked below
E-mail Completed Drivers License Check Request to Mrs. Taylor: hctaylor@garlandisd.net
Fill out the Occumed Authorization and go to a participating drug screening facility listed to complete drug test.
Notify Mrs. Taylor once all 3 above steps are completed so I can follow up for clearance.

THANK YOU ALL FOR VOLUNTEERING, it takes a small army!

Volunteer Application

DL Check Request Form

Occumed Authorization Form

PARKING/ DROP-OFF

Parking reminders will remain the same for the remainder of the season unless noted. Below will be our regular schedule moving forward:

Keep in mind that our Monday A1 CLASS will meet at 7 AM on the Turf Field. The bandhall side door will be open from 6:30- 6:45 AM. Make sure you park and your student can enter the side door in this time frame. If after 6:45 students will need to be dropped off at the back of the school. The side bandhall door will CLOSE AT 6:45 AM! Please make sure that you are earlier rather than later so we are able to start right on time. Students can come dressed for marching band with a change of clothes if they are in the A1 class. Students will be dismissed from the field by 8:45 AM to change and get ready for the remainder of the day.

Please continue to park in a parking place when picking up students from all practices/ events.

All State Music

Students should be practicing All- State Music at home. We have already started with pass-offs and will continue to do so on B days. Students should have concert instruments on every B day along with their marching instrument as well.

ALL STATE MUSIC AVAILABLE HERE

Click to access All State Etudes now! Percussion is missing one etude but should be updated by the end of the week.

ALL- State Expectations per LEVEL

First Grading Period:

Varsity: 1 etude beginning to end performed for the class for feedback. Keep in mind that this doesn't need to be full tempo, only the tempo you can perform consistently beginning to end for the first etude selected. Also keep in mind that the earlier you get feedback, the sooner you are working to refine this music for the audition process coming up!

Non Varsity: 1 etude 2/3 of one etude performed for the class for feedback. Keep in mind above mentioned regarding tempo and feedback; student may perform varsity level requirements if prepared.

Sub Non Varsity: 1 etude 1/2 of one etude performed for the class for feedback. Keep in mind above mentioned regarding tempo and feedback; student may perform non-varsity or varsity level requirements if prepared.

Sub Non Varsity A: 1 etude Freshmen cuts of one etude performed for the class for feedback.

Keep in mind above mentioned regarding tempo and feedback; student may perform Sub-non-varsity, non-varsity or varsity level requirements if prepared.

Rehearsals (repeat)

Please make sure that you have all rehearsals on your schedule and are present. Marching band is the ultimate team sport and we must have everyone on the field learning new drill and cleaning together. We are off to a great start, but need that momentum to continue strong going forward. Any absence should be communicated by the student to a director prior to the absence in person. If absolutely necessary an e-mail should be sent in advance for any absence. Keep in mind per your handbook what an excused absence may be; plan ahead to make sure you are taking care of attendance requirements.

STADIUM Rehearsal (repeat)

TUBAS/ Percussion

Monday following rehearsal, tuba racks need to come in to the landing outside the bandhall. At the end of your B Day band class, tubas need to go in cases and on these racks.

Make sure to load your equipment immediately at the end of the school day before leaving for the day. You will meet at Williams stadium 30 minutes prior to rehearsal to get your equipment off of trucks or trailers that have been transported for you. TUBAS if you have your own transportation for your equipment, please make sure that Mr. Tucker is aware of these accommodations so there is no delay in loading equipment.

TUBAS: Make sure that at the end of your B day class that your instrument goes into the case and is in the Loading Carts so you don't have to come in after school.

FALL BREAK

The band calendar has also been adjusted to give the students a break during a portion of this week. Please refer to the band calendar and make sure that you are clear for all band activities as fall break is at our busiest "In Season" of the year!

Band Calendar

ALL FALL ACTIVITIES are updated on this Calendar!
Most Spring activities are listed as well.

BAND FEES

At this time, all fees should be made through CHARMS. SKYWARD fees will need to be paid beginning in August. Please make sure that you have paid your first $300 toward your CHARMS account by the end of this month! If for some reason, you are behind with this balance, please get caught up by the end of July. If you are unable to do so, please contact Mrs. Taylor and the treasurer to set up a payment plan.

CHARMS

Remember to use school code: Sachse HSBB