Good morning. It’s our final push for the marching band season this week. We have out final community performance with guests the UNA band Thursday night at 7pm. Friday is away pep band game at Cullman. We also have our only full band travel performance this Saturday at Braly Stadium at the UNA Night of Bands. This week is about dotting i’s and crossing t’s in all aspects of our show and what we do as a band.
Thursday community performance schedule;
5:30 call time, dress into uniform
6:00 meet on band field
6:30 push down
6:50 full warm up sequence on the field
7:00 Showtime
7:20 UNA band
Friday pep band game: (dress is polo and white hat)
5:00 Load buses
5:15 depart
6:15 arrival
7:00 game
11:00ish arrive home
Saturday UNA night of bands exhibitions
2:30 call time, loading crew loads truck and trailer, dress into uniforms
3:45 first wave of buses leave or Florence, unload equipment
4:20 second wave leaves for Florence
5:00 First band performs
7:45 MSHS performance
8:00 UNA performance
A more detailed schedule of events will be made later this week.
Today 4th block, aux. will go straight outside while winds and percussion have a band room meeting.
Last Tuesday night was a special memory for many people. It’s the kinds of memories that only come from passion and performance. Performing without passion is inexcusable in the MSHS band. It’s the heart’s blood of a program built on excellence and high standards. This week is THE week for you to squeeze every little bit of effort into our process.
What you learn from band cannot be techniques alone. You can learn that from youtube videos. What you learn from band has to be more than counts or dots or checkpoints or horn angles or finger twirls. If you think the staff enjoys the daily disappointments and let downs that come from striving for the highest, you don’t get it.
The joy from what we do comes at the end…………the product of a combined effort from so many that could not be done otherwise. A group product that only gets better with a commitment from ALL it’s members.
Music and performance is simply the vehicle and the motivating tool the staff uses to teach you life skills. Skills that we hope will help you be successful in all parts of you adult life. For me personally, I want you to develop a passion for helping others. All the people I know that have a passion for helping others live a wonderful life filled with joy. People I know that do not………………..do not.
“How does band shoes fit into this idea Mr. Waters “. I am so glad you asked. I will tell you at 1:40pm today.
Looking forward to this week. You need to know that the staff is Wired, Fired, and Inspired! You better bring your A game every day!
Also, it’s warm. Bring your water as well.
Additional info:
Starting next Monday we will have concert band rehearsals in our two groups. Be prepared and bring all concert instruments. No excuses please.
Percussion ensemble auditions are approaching. You have one week from today. First rehearsal will be determined by Dr. Moyers music delivery.
Tuesday this week the loading crew will unload all the chairs from the box truck. 3:15pm right after rehearsal. 15 minutes tops.
