Sachse Mustang Band Updates

August 18, 2023

FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS!!!

This week begins football season, which means Marching Performance SEASON and the tour begins!

Each week our GAME DAY Itinerary will be VERY SIMILAR and available on the same link you will find in this Newsletter below. Take time to ensure that the night prior to any performance, Game Day or Contest Day, that students have all needed items packed and ready for the day! This check-list will be different for the first 3 football games as we will be in our Summer Uniforms that were purchased through your registration. This uniform is also referred to as your Stadium Rehearsal Uniform and Parade Uniform.

Our First Parade of the year is also just around the corner on September 4, make sure you are always checking the band calendar for upcoming events.

ALL STATE MUSIC AVAILABLE HERE

Click to access All State Etudes now! Be sure that you check errata, it is linked on the google sheet in the folder above. All students should be working on this music in addition to their marching band music.

Week of August 21

Monday, AUG 21

7 AM A1 start time. We will continue to start on our practice field unless there is a Band App post to adjust that.

3:30 PM- 5:30 PM Rehearsal

Tuesday, AUG 22

5 PM GISD Board Meeting at Harris Hill

Please help me congratulate the SHS Band Members that will be recognized at this meeting for receiving Superior Ratings at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May of this past year! This is a huge accomplishment and we are so proud of these students!

Superior on Solo

Isaac Rios

Maverick Groves

Ethan Johnson

Andrew Samuel

Superior on Ensemble

Audrey Hardgrave

Carly Harrison

Natalie Martinez

Destiny McKinney

Camryn Moore

Maggie Truong

Parker Gent

Ethan Johnson

Alex Scoggins

Kate Valentine

Sophia Figarelli

Natalee Guico

Anthony Morris

Isaac Rios

Andrew Samuel

Students listed above, please arrive at Harris Hill at 4:30 PM to receive certificate and be seated prior to the start of the meeting at 5PM. Families of these students, we look forward to seeing you there for this recognition!

Tuesdays should be your primary tutorial day. A huge benefit and life skill you learn being in band is learning how to manage your time. Be sure that you are attending tutorials on days we do not have rehearsals and managing your time appropriately. Students will not be excused from any tardy to practice on Monday/ Thursday unless teacher does not have Tuesday or Wednesday tutorials; plan accordingly. The teacher will need to e-mail directors directly with this information. Be proactive to attend tutorials early in the semester and complete all work ON TIME. Staying on top of your work will ensure your success in your classes, DO NOT HAVE LATE OR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS!

6:30 PM- 9:30 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. Students receive a major grade for all stadium rehearsals, so make sure you are early with the correct uniform and equipment to receive full credit.

Wednesday, AUG 23

7 AM A1

THERE IS NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL, start making this your regular tutorial day. Go introduce yourself to your teachers and make sure they know that you are in band if you haven't already.

Thursday, AUG 24

3:30 PM- 5:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

Friday, AUG 25

7 AM A1 Drill Team Rehearsal/ Game Day

FB v. Coppell @ Buddy Echols Stadium (see itinerary link below)

Saturday, AUG 26

7:30 AM- 3 PM Drill DAY

These rehearsals are required for everyone and students receive a grade for attendance.

Inspection Checklists

Wind Players (WW and Brass)

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

Battery

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

Guard

Summer Uniform (Jersey, undershirt, shorts)
Tennis Shoes (this will change to Jazz shoes soon once they are all in)
Water Jug (FULL of WATER)
Backpack
Spirit Flag and Show Equipment

ITINERARIES

WEEK of August 28

Monday, AUG 28

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

Tuesday, AUG 29

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 30

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

THERE IS NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL

Thursday, AUG 31

3:30 PM- 5:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

Friday, SEPTEMBER 1 (**Adjusted)

NO SCHOOL- FINAL DRILL DAY!

7:30 AM- Noon

4:45 PM Students report back for Inspection in the cafeteria and follow remaining FB schedule

Any student who may not have a ride home and back will be allowed to stay in the bandhall in the afternoon and may practice/ do homework/ wait until game time.

FB v. Prosper @ Children's Health Stadium

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (LABOR DAY)

LABOR DAY PARADE INFO LINKED BELOW; see Itineraries Button above for approx. times

Sachse is the first high school in the parade this year!

Eligibility

Eligibility can be very confusing as there are exceptions to some classes. It can also be confusing as to when students technically become ineligible/ eligible. We work to communicate directly with students who may be affected so they are clear with when they are able/ not to participate. ALL students are eligible for all practices regardless as this is also a class and grades are taken for practices. Most performances, depending on the nature of that performance are affected by eligibility. Please do not assume that your child is not eligible. Reach out to a director for clarification if your child is also unsure.

The end of the first 6 Weeks will be the first check to determine eligibility. It is imperative that students are passing all classes at both the 6 and 9 Weeks for all marching band activities. This is one of the confusing pieces as the FIRST 6 Weeks grade is the only 6 Weeks Report that a student can lose eligibility. All other 3 and 6 week grade checks can only help a student regain, but will not cause them to lose eligibility.

Finally, please be aware that due to the complicated nature of the system and calendar, it is highly likely that classroom teachers that don't handle eligibility regularly may not understand how it works. Please refer to a band director to answer questions about eligibility.

For a listing of courses exempt from ineligibility, go to our course guides page. Page 20 is where you will find all exempt courses.

TEA/UIL Eligibility Calendar

Select a school level tab to display a list of relevant schools.

garlandisd.net

POST GAME PICK-UP

The same expectations as student drop-offs apply to pick-up. Please make sure to enter the front parking lot and find a parking space to wait for your student to come to you. Do NOT park in the fire lane to pick them up even if they happen to be coming out at that time, this backs up traffic for other parents trying to get into the parking lot.

FALL BREAK (repeat)

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! Everyone will need to be present for our Thursday Rehearsal prior to that game as well as Friday on October 12-13, 2023.

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 September. These fees will not show in SKYWARD yet. Please make sure that you have paid your first $400 toward your CHARMS account by the end of this month, most returning members should be paid in full by the end of August! If you are unable to do so or got behind with payments over the summer, please contact Mrs. Taylor and the treasurer to set up a payment plan.

CHARMS

Remember to use school code: Sachse HSBB