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WOW!

With the Golden Arrows' win last night, next week just got REALLY busy!!! We will travel to Fountain Lake just outside Hot Springs on Friday for the state semi-final game. Saturday is the annual Lavaca Christmas Parade. Monday, the 8th, is the Christmas Concert.

On Tuesday I'll have an itinerary for the game. (Dress and game plan to follow)

Call time for the parade Saturday will be 9:00 at the gym at FBC Lavaca. Dress is Red sweatshirt, blue jeans, Santa hats and tennis shoes.

Call time for the concert on the 8th for HS will be 6:00. MS call will be 6:15 and beginner call will be 6:30. The concert starts at 7:00. Reception to follow in the band room.

Great job last night!!

ROUND #3 TONIGHT

CALL: 6:45 PM at Stadium
UNIFORM: Warm Clothing!!!
Band room opens at 5:00. You are responsible for your own equipment!

...............Yes Freshmen.............It's still a required event!

Friday

2 Major Items:

1.  Recorded Assignment 1 is due Friday by 5:00.  It is the same as a PERFORMANCE GRADE - those account for 30% of your grade.  Make sure you get it done.

2.  Call time for the game is 6:45 dressed and seated at the stadium.  Wear layers so you'll be warm.  

Assignments and Stuff

Nov. 17-21

Early band and sectionals meet all week.  SECTIONALS START AT 7:00.  BAND STARTS AT 7:55.  BE ON TIME!!!!  : )

Recorded Assignment #1 is due by Friday 11/21 - Material is posted in the bandroom.

Game Friday is here versus Earle - yep, Earle.  If we win we play next week.  The location depends on the result of the Cedarville v. Perryville game.  If Cedarville wins we would be here.  If Perryville wins we would travel there.  I'll have information for you on the different scenarios later in the week.  Check often.  

WE WILL PERFORM AT THE GAME WHERE EVER IT IS!

Have a great week.

Coming Up...............

It's playoff time! The game Friday is here. We'll be playing. Call time is 6:30 dressed and at the field. The uniform room will be open until 6:15. Be early! Game time for all playoff games is 7:30. If we win this week, we'll be home again next week. It's difficult to predict after that. So, keep checking in to see.

We DO have early band Wednesday. Sectionals will resume next week - Nov. 17-21.

Christmas Parade - Dec. 6
Christmas Concert - Dec. 8
JH Region Tryouts - Dec. 13

Congrats Jazz Dudes!!!

Congratulations to Logan, Clayton and Evan on qualifying for the All Region Jazz Band!!! Way to go guys!!! Lavaca went 3 for 3 in the auditions!!!

Video Post and Video Request

Here is a link to a video of the MS Band's performance at the Mountainburg game. Great job kids!!

https://mail.lavacaschools.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLgaQz11lFU

I am still looking for videos of the HS show from the Greenland game.

Thanks
c

Does anybody have a video of Friday?

I have had numerous requests for a video of Friday night.   If you have one, would you please send it to me at school so I can put it up for people to see.  

Thanks.

WOW!!!

What a night!!  The crowd went NUTS!!! Some of the responses - "AWESOME!!" , "That was the coolest thing I ever saw!!"  "Y'all just made band nerds COOL!",  "BEST I'VE EVER SEEN!" - the list is virtually endless!!! 

I'm so proud of you guys!  Great job! 

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It's Showtime!!!

Tuesday, October 21!!
Contest!
Showtime: 4:30!!

We'll be leaving school shortly after lunch time.
The Tech show is last and then we'll head home. We'll be back around 10:00-10:30.

Senior Chili

October 23. See Carter for details.

Cookie Dough - !!!!

Cookie dough will be delivered Monday, October 13.  You may pick it up at the band room from 3:15 until 5:30.  Boxes of cookie dough may NOT be taken on the bus.  You must have transportation.  Also - cookie dough must remain frozen, so it must be picked up and properly stored in order to maintain the product.  

We will be sorting and prepping the orders until 3:15 so we won't be able to hand out orders early.  Please plan to pick up your order during the times listed.

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Crunch Week

October 13-17 is crunch week.  We will be meeting for early band on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 a.m.  7:00 is start time, not arrival time.  Plan to arrive early so you will be prepared to begin rehearsal right at 7:00.  We will not have sectionals.  The guard will meet every day.  This is final week before contest.  Let's buckle down and get it knocked out.  

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Upcoming Stuff

Hey gang. Great job last week. We have a lot to do this week as well. We're on regular full rehearsal schedule. All sectionals and early band will meet. We will travel to Lincoln for the game Friday. Stay tuned for call time and travel details. I do think you'll enjoy dinner Friday!! : )

I need your help in keeping everything put away and clean at the FAB. Many of you are leaving personal items laying around and equipment out. With the number of folks we have using the facility we need to make sure to keep things put away.

Contest is Oct. 21. We will be at Northside in time for the first band and stay until the end of the event. Our performance is at 4:30.

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Yes we have sectionals Thursday!!

Among other things......
Call Friday is 3:30. We don't have much time to get ready and get on the road b/c of the whole uniform thing. Make sure you are ON TIME!! You need your travel AND your band uniform.

Call Saturday is 6:30 a.m. We'll be home around 5:30 p.m.

: )

UPDATE FOR FRIDAY

Hey gang! We're wearing travel uniforms Friday. That is a change from earlier post. Also - put away ALL visible jewelry during the show. It's gotten out of control and is visually distracting. Call time Friday is right after school. We'll change and leave immediately. It's a long ride to Mt. Ida, so hurry quickly and get ready to go.

Show Friday is Earth Song, Smoke, I Feel the Earth.....we'll move up until the first box set.

See ya!
c

September 15-19

Hey gang! We have our first road trip Friday. We'll be travelling to Mount Ida. We will be in full uniform for the first time this week as well. The plan is to perform the complete opener with drill and to play Colors as a stand still feature. After today that leaves us with about 4 pages to learn for the show Friday.

No early band this Wednesday. All sectionals will meet. Tuesday groups will meet on Thursday.
You need to pass of opening sequence - Earth Song, Smoke and I Feel the Earth for your section leaders from memory before Friday. No music on field for Friday night's show.

We will begin rehearsing the closer next week as well as learning drill for Colors. Lots to do.

Signups for the Kawneer picnic will begin on Wednesday. Sign up early to get the best job!!

Enjoy Tuesday off. We'll be in meetings all day : ( I'd much rather be working with you guys!

c

Busy Weekend Ahead

Hey gang! We have a busy weekend ahead of us. Friday we have our first pep rally. It'll be good.
You will come to the band room after 7th period to get ready for it. We'll go to the gym together. Friday night we will be combining with Booneville for a couple of tunes - We'll do Mag 7 & Louie, Louie. We may do the opener to the show as well, not sure yet.

Call time Friday night will be at 5:45 at the band room to rehearse with the Boooneville Band. Remember, their director, Justin Martin, is one of our own. He's a former Lavaca Band All State Tuba Player. His wife, Suzanne is one of my former flute players as well. She also teaches his colorguard. It will be a special night as we combine the two groups. I'm REALLY looking forward to a H U G E sound!!!

Saturday is the Mac Steel Picnic. It is at Columbus Acres in Fort Smith. Call time for most of you is 9:00. Grill workers and a few others will have to be there earlier than that, but I'll notify those folks. Dress for the picnic is comfy, but modest and presentable. You need to wear closed toe shoes and your shirt must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine - just no sleeveless. Shorts are also ok, but they need to meet dress code.

Signups for the Kawneer Picnic will go up Wednesday.

Have a great day!

c

Prairie Grove Game

Great Job! Here are some pics!