I hope you all had a great fall break! IT’s TVI WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We still have SEVERAL volunteer needs. Let’s get these filled today!
TVI is this Saturday! We still have volunteer spots we need to fill. We need the help of every band family. Please sign up using the links below to support our amazing band students!
-Concessions Volunteer Link: volunteersignup.org/JP7AL (14 volunteers needed)
-Gate Workers Volunteer Link: volunteersignup.org/WK4AD (4 volunteers needed)
-Hospitality Room Workers for Bus Drivers: volunteersignup.org/W93FK (1 volunteer needed)
-Hospitality Room Workers for Directors/Judges: volunteersignup.org/YD7F9 (These spots are filled, thank you!)
-Morning Food for Hosp. Room For Bus Drivers: volunteersignup.org/93F8T (14 volunteers needed)
-Evening Food for Hosp. Room for Bus Drivers: volunteersignup.org/TQRP3 (12 volunteers needed)
-Food for Hosp. Room for Directors/Judges: volunteersignup.org/CXHAF (33 volunteers needed)
-Workers for Directors and Judges Dinner: volunteersignup.org/YFATT (These spots are filled, thank you!)
-Dressing Room Area Volunteer
volunteersignup.org/FWFCQ (3 volunteers needed)
Week At A Glance:
Wednesday: 4th Block Rehearsal
Thursday: 4th Block Rehearsal, after school 3:30-4:30
Friday: Citrus order forms/money due, 4th Block Rehearsal, no game
Saturday: TVI!!!!!!, ALL HANDS ON DECK
Students, we will be talking in length this week about expectations for Saturday. We will dive deeper into each station and talk through what all needs to happen. In general, you should no later than 15 minutes before your shift begins, except band guides. I have posted the sign-ups below. Also, please view the schedule for call time to the bandroom to get ready for our exhibition performance.
MSHS TVI Performance Schedule:
6:30 pm Band room opens
7:10 pm Dressed and ready
7:25 pm Enter warm up area
7:55 pm Leave warm up area
8:10 pm Performance time
After the performance, students will head back to the bandroom to change, then help with clean up after the competition. Section Leaders, co-section leaders, drum majors, and band officers will stay to help hand out awards.
Planning Ahead:
Friday, October 25th – Hartselle Home Game
Thursday, October 31st – Austin Away Game
1:35-3:15: 4th Block Rehearsal
3:30: Load-We will need to park trucks in a way that does not block after school traffic on the access road.
4:00 – Dress/Eat
5:00 – Depart for Austin High School
6:00 – Arrive/Unload
7:00 – Game Begins
10:30ish – Game Ends/Load
11:00 – Depart for MSHS
12:00 – Arrive/Unload
Friday, November 1st – Stadium Rehearsal
5:10 – Call time
5:15 – Walk to Stadium
5:30 – Rehearsal begins
7:30 – Run Through for friends/family
7:45 – Honor Seniors
8:00 – Load
Saturday, November 2nd – Alabama Marching Band Championships
7:00AM Band room opens
7:30 Call time
8:15 – Depart (4 school buses), Bring snacks!
11:30 – Arrive/Unload/Eat
1:00 – Dress
2:00 – Warm-Up Begins
2:45 – Move to Gate
3:00 – Championships Performance, load afterward, eat concessions
7:30 – Awards
8:30 – Depart
11:30am – Arrive at MSHS
After Championships, we have 3 rehearsals to put together our Veteran’s Day concert. Do not forget concert instruments on Monday, November 4th! Chair audition submissions are due Thursday, November 14th. All wind players are required to submit a graded audition. Materials have been available since August. Excerpts from the material, along with submissions requirements/instructions will be passed out next week.
Marching season is winding down! Don’t have any regrets! Give it your all!
