Message from DT
Tremendous work at the Yamaha Cup - we came away with a finals performance that was truly well done. You should be extremely proud of the hard work that you have put into this season thus far. That being said, it is still not over….the final push to the end of the season is upon us as we continue to refine and detail our show until the very end. I hope you feel energized by this weekend’s competition and excited to continue the process on Tuesday this week. These next two weeks are the critical ones in our competitive marching season. The experiences ahead of you are the moments that we have been training for since August.To create the meaningful performances.
We had several guests out at rehearsal this past week and they were very impressed with your progress over this season. On Thursday, our guest said it best - you are doing great things, but there is still that level of INCREDIBLE that we have yet to define. It is within each and everyone of you as a performer. These were profound words from someone who has invested a lot in the Harlan Band and believes in you.
Weather - it is getting colder. The expectation is that you will wear you practice shirt but if you need to wear a sweatshirt or pants to rehearsals that makes complete sense. As the weather changes please realize your health is very important to your success in school and band. Continue to drink water even though the temperature outside may not promote instant perspiration.
Plan ahead and please go to morning tutoring at all costs. After school you need to prepare for rehearsal so that we can start with the tenacity that we leave the previous rehearsal with the day before.
We had several guests out at rehearsal this past week and they were very impressed with your progress over this season. On Thursday, our guest said it best - you are doing great things, but there is still that level of INCREDIBLE that we have yet to define. It is within each and everyone of you as a performer. These were profound words from someone who has invested a lot in the Harlan Band and believes in you.
Weather - it is getting colder. The expectation is that you will wear you practice shirt but if you need to wear a sweatshirt or pants to rehearsals that makes complete sense. As the weather changes please realize your health is very important to your success in school and band. Continue to drink water even though the temperature outside may not promote instant perspiration.
Plan ahead and please go to morning tutoring at all costs. After school you need to prepare for rehearsal so that we can start with the tenacity that we leave the previous rehearsal with the day before.
Looking Ahead:
October 19th Region Marching Contest: Farris Stadium: NISD
October 26th Area Marching Contest: Rutledge Stadium: Judson ISD
**We will not know our performance time until Monday October 21st
October 26th Football Game vs. Southwest Legacy at Gustafson
**If we make finals at Area Marching Contest we will not be attending the Football Game against Southwest Legacy. If we do not make finals we will load the buses and head to Gustafson Stadium.
October 26th Area Marching Contest: Rutledge Stadium: Judson ISD
**We will not know our performance time until Monday October 21st
October 26th Football Game vs. Southwest Legacy at Gustafson
**If we make finals at Area Marching Contest we will not be attending the Football Game against Southwest Legacy. If we do not make finals we will load the buses and head to Gustafson Stadium.
This week: Rehearsal/Performance Schedule
As we look into this next week we have a number of great opportunities to continue our strides in becoming an ensemble that represents ourselves greatly. We need to make every single minute in rehearsal count. Please see the modified schedule for this week:
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Monday
STUDENT HOLIDAY - No practice!! (which means all other practices this week are critical) Tuesday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday 4:45 pm to 6:15pm Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00pm Friday Football game at Eagle Pass - see performance itinerary - polo shirt required. We will be traveling in our band polos. Saturday - Region UIL Contest - see performance itinerary. |
This week's itineraries:
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Looking ahead - STADIUM REHEARSAL
We will have a stadium rehearsal on Wednesday October 23rd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This is our one opportunity to rehearse in a stadium and it will be two days before Area Marching Contest. We will be feeding and busing students to and from Farris stadium. Here is the itinerary for this rehearsal:
4:15 PM: School Dismissal
- Show hair done slick up and tight
- Marching Shoes with mid-calf black socks
- Shakos and Plumes
- Water Jug filled
4:45PM: Eat in Practice Uniform
5:30 PM: Inspection lines
5:45 PM: Load buses and leave for Farris
6:30 PM: Rehearsal starts
8:30 PM: Rehearsal concludes - load semi and buses to return to Harlan
9:15 PM: Estimated return to Harlan or you could get picked up at stadium- requires written email communication to DT by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 21st.
4:15 PM: School Dismissal
- Show hair done slick up and tight
- Marching Shoes with mid-calf black socks
- Shakos and Plumes
- Water Jug filled
4:45PM: Eat in Practice Uniform
5:30 PM: Inspection lines
5:45 PM: Load buses and leave for Farris
6:30 PM: Rehearsal starts
8:30 PM: Rehearsal concludes - load semi and buses to return to Harlan
9:15 PM: Estimated return to Harlan or you could get picked up at stadium- requires written email communication to DT by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 21st.
Attendance
There is no more important criterion for success than ATTENDANCE. Any absence, for whatever reason, results in the student missing the learning that takes place. Absences are to be communicated in advance as a function of courtesy to fellow band member and teachers. Except in case of an emergency, all absences are to be communicated via phone or email PRIOR to the absence. Because this is a co-curricular class, any undocumented absences WILL negatively impact your grade. When considering opportunities for leadership, advancement, and any other privilege or honor in the Harlan Band, the first consideration is ATTENDANCE. If you have to miss a rehearsal you must fill out an absence request form. Come find them in the band office.
There is no more important criterion for success than ATTENDANCE. Any absence, for whatever reason, results in the student missing the learning that takes place. Absences are to be communicated in advance as a function of courtesy to fellow band member and teachers. Except in case of an emergency, all absences are to be communicated via phone or email PRIOR to the absence. Because this is a co-curricular class, any undocumented absences WILL negatively impact your grade. When considering opportunities for leadership, advancement, and any other privilege or honor in the Harlan Band, the first consideration is ATTENDANCE. If you have to miss a rehearsal you must fill out an absence request form. Come find them in the band office.