THIS WEEK

NO AFTER-SCHOOL EVENTS FOR BAND 

CHRISTMAS FLOATILLA - SATURDAY DECEMBER 2nd (Downtown Jacksonville by the Courthouse - ON THE BRIDGE) 5pm 

NEXT WEEK 

DECEMBER 5th - PARADE REHEARSAL

DECEMBER 7th - PARADE REHEARSAL 

DECEMBER 8th - BAND DANCE - 6pm - 9pm

DECEMBER 9th - RICHLANDS ILLUMINATED HOLIDAY PARADE (SEE SCHEDULE)

All District Information

Must be able to play the following:

1. Required Scales for 9/10 or 11/12. FROM MEMORY
   1. Including Chromatic Scale

2. Required Solo
   2. see Mr. Barton

3. Sightreading
   3. (Music grades 3 thru 5)

If you make the band!

1. Congratulations – you will receive music and need to practice before the Clinic
2. Make sure you can attend the entire clinic!
   1. We leave Thursday night
   2. Stay in Greenville Thursday and Friday night
   3. Your parent or guardian must pick you up after the last rehearsal and make sure you get to the concert…and home.
   4. Missing any portion of clinic will result in being removed from the clinic and concert.
3. If you make the cut for All State Auditions – See Mr. Barton
4. Be prepared for a few costly items:
   1. Fun activity (includes dinner as well)
   2. Hotel – see Mr. Barton

Please note that behavior and grades may also determine who represents our school for the All-District Honors Band.

• Students who receive or serve ISS on the day of Sectionals or Clinic will be removed from the Sectionals and Clinic.
• Students who receive OSS prior to the event will be removed from the Sectionals and Clinic.
• Students who have a grade below a 60, will be removed from the Sectionals and Clinic.