From the Podium, 12/2-12/6
Happy post Thanksgiving. Here is to losing the 5 pounds we gained over the past 7 days, and let the Christmas countdown begin! We come back from the holidays with two very important performances this week. Tuesday night is our Christmas Concert. This year, instead of using the middle school gym, we will be in […]
What a SEASON!
Even tho the sadness is still fresh…….what a season band. I could NOT be more proud of your accomplishments and your efforts. YOU FINISHED STRONG TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!! You can rest tonight knowing you did everything in your power to help you team. It didn’t work out for them, but they gave everything as you did. So […]
Friday night, playoff Pinson Valley/Next Week
Tonight, our third playoff game vs. Pinson Valley. Our team learned a great deal last week about the Birmingham district teams, they are strong. This game tonight is for sure to be a great game as well. The forecast calls for rain, but it is improving slightly as the day goes on. Parents, there are […]
A look ahead to Christmas break
Here is a look at the band schedule/calendar from now until the end of this semester. Thanksgiving break: This starts immediately following our win this Friday night against Pinson Valley. YOU GOTTA BELEIVE! This is a well deserved break for us all! Parents, please help with concessions Friday. It will be the driest and warmest […]
From the Podium, 11/18-11/22
Good morning band folks. I first wanted to let you know that the band program increased their fan base last Friday night. What a game to play for and you excelled as the “Keepers of the Trojan Spirit”. It has been non stop praise for you guys over the weekend from people who normally don’t […]
Reminder: Friday Gardendale schedule
4th block: Load equipment onto trucks and trailers, dress into uniform, 4:00 depart (or earlier if possible) 6:00 arrive at Gardendale, unload 7:00 game 8:00 full halftime 3rd quarter, students eat at concessions 11:30-12:00 arrive home Students will need to bring everything they need for the away game to school Friday. Temps are going to […]
CONCERT ATTIRE
Good afternoon. I wanted to remind all symphonic and wind ensemble performers that at the Christmas Concert and all 2nd semester performances will be in Tuxedo attire. Ladies will be in nice concert black dresses and the gentlemen will need tuxedos. Vests are nice to have but are optional. For students performing but not in […]
From the Podium 11/12-/15
Good morning. A very cold start to this Tuesday morning. Today through Thursday will be 4th block concert band rehearsals. Friday, we will load equipment at 2:00 and depart at 4:15pm. The band will eat during the third quarter of the game since we will not be able to make it to the game to […]
Band Booster Meeting
Tomorrow night (Tuesday Nov 12th) at 7pm in the band room!! Updates, recaps, and what’s next?!?!?! Be there or be square 😉
Friday parent help needed
https://volunteersignup.org/PEAFJ please click on the link and sign up for Friday night. All the free hot chocolate you can drink!