Blog Archives - THE PRIDE SOUTHSIDE HS/RAINBOW MS BAND

MIDSOUTH SCHEDULE – Saturday, September 30th 2017

9/27/2017

MIDSOUTH SCHEDULE – SOUTHSIDE BAND
Saturday, September 30th 2017

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10-11:00 AM – Student Leadership Breakfast

3:00PM – Full Ensemble Report Time / Stretch & Warm Up
4:00PM – “Pre-Game” Ceremony
4:30PM – Load Buses/Depart
4:45PM – Arrive/Unload
5:15PM – Go to warm up area
5:30PM – WARM UP
6:30PM – “The PRIDE” takes the field in competition!!!!! GO PRIDE GO!!!!!

*Immediately after our performance, we will load up all equipment. Students will keep their uniforms for a group picture on the 50-yard line following the awards ceremony.

9:00PM – Awards Ceremony
10:00PM – Load Buses and return to Southside HS

BAND SCHEDULE Week of September 25, 2017

9/25/2017

SOUTHSIDE BAND SCHEDULE
Week of September 25, 2017

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MON 9/25
Marching Band Rehearsal: 3:15 – 5:30pm

TUES 9/26
Marching Band Rehearsal: 3:15 – 5:30pm

WED 9/27
ECBOE Early Release Day

THURS 9/28 (Stadium Rehearsal)
Marching Band Rehearsal: 5:45 – 8:00pm
Barney Hood Stadium - Southside, AL

FRI 9/29 Open Week – Stadium Rehearsal (Normal Time)
Marching Band Rehearsal: 3:15 – 5:30pm
Barney Hood Stadium - Southside, AL

SAT 9/30 MID-SOUTH MARCHING CONTEST
SCHEDULE TO BE PUBLISHED ASAP

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SPRING TRIP: Information regarding our spring trip to Disney World has been posted online at: http://www.shs-band.com/blog/2018-orlando-trip-package-cost-info-payment-schedule
MIDSOUTH: This Saturday is the annual Mid-South Marching Contest! We will have a final schedule published very soon.
ALL-STATE BAND: We want to encourage every student to audition for the Alabama All-State & District II Honor Band! Information has been published online at: http://www.shs-band.com/blog/all-state-band-2018-info

IT’S YOGURT TIME SPIRIT DAY: 9/23/17

9/22/2017

IT’S YOGURT TIME SPIRIT DAY FUNDRAISER
Saturday, September 23, 2017

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Hello PRIDE!

All day tomorrow, It’s Yogurt Time in Gadsden will be hosting a “spirit day” fundraiser for The PRIDE Music Association. They will be donating 25% of all collected receipts to the boosters!!!

Please come out tomorrow to support The PRIDE by purchasing as much tasty frozen goodness as you can hold.

If possible, we could use some volunteers to help collect receipts at various times throughout the day.

If you can help out or have questions, please contact Mr. Morgan Smith (PMA VP 2) at (205) 567-3161.

Go PRIDE GO!

Old Uniform Sale - Get Yours Today!

9/22/2017

This year “The PRIDE” premiered their new uniforms. For many of our members, their memories will be of performances while wearing our previous uniform. Now you can own a bit of our band’s proud history!

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Download and return this order form with payment to the Southside Band Office by Monday, Oct 30, 2017

Quantities are limited, so order now!
Proceeds go directly to “The PRIDE”

Uniforms are $50 each for a jacket & shako (hat).
Plumes & pants not included

Orders may be picked up on Monday, October 30th before the Fall Concert from 3pm to 7pm at SHS

Please make checks payable to: SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
2361 School Drive
Southside, AL 35907

GAME DAY INFORMATION & SCHEDULE: 9/22/17

9/22/2017

GAME DAY INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
September 22nd 2017, Southside vs. Fairly - HOMECOMING

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REPORT TIME: Each game day, students are given a “Report Time”. This is the call for all members to be seated in the band room with all of their equipment ready to go. This is not the time to first arrive at the band room. All members are expected to be seated and ready to participate in our student-led “pregame” activity. After report time, we will inspect uniforms and load the bus to depart for the game.
UNIFORM CODE / INSPECTIONS: All students are required to be in “uniform” throughout the entire game day. *This simply means that we all do the same thing, the same way at the same time. (Ex. We all either have the jackets on, or we all have them off. If they’re off, they’re all folded the same way. All auxiliaries will match and follow the guidelines set by their instructors) All members will be inspected before we leave the band room to make sure they are in compliance with our Uniform Code. This code can be found online in the Membership Info & Forms packet under the “Members” tab. Students not in uniform will not be allowed to perform.
WATER JUGS: Students are allowed & encouraged to bring their large, wide-mouthed water jugs to all home and away games. The only rule is that they must be filled with water prior to our report time. There is no way to fill them at the stadium. Bottled water will be provided to students in the stadium throughout the game.
STADIUM PROCEDURES: All members are required to sit together in the band section throughout the entire game. Non-band members (including parents/boyfriends/girlfriends) are not allowed in the band section. This includes during the 3rd quarter. Members do receive a break during the 3rd quarter where we do not play except in the event of a Panther touchdown. During this break, members will stay in the band section in their assigned seats so that we are ready to play in the event of a touchdown. Members are not allowed to go to the bathroom until the 3rd quarter outside of an emergency basis. Students going to the bathroom must be accompanied by a chaperone.
3rd QUARTER MEALS: Students who purchase a 3rd quarter meal will be called down by section to get their meals once the entire band is back in the stadium. If parents want to bring their child food from the concession stand, that is fine; but students are not allowed to leave the band section.
DISMISSAL: Students are dismissed as a group from the Bandroom on Friday nights. Once all of our equipment is stored and checked, and uniforms are hung properly then students will be dismissed. Students are not allowed to leave as soon as we get back to the high school. The faster we get everything put away, the faster we all go home.

SOUTHSIDE vs. FAIRLY
Friday, September 22nd 2017 – Southside, AL

*We strongly encourage all members to eat prior to our report time.

Report Time: 5:30pm

Student-Led “Pregame”: 5:30pm

Departure: 5:45pm
DON’T FORGET ANYTHING!

Arrival / Unload: 6:00pm

Pregame Show: 6:50pm

Kick Off: 7:00pm GO PANTHERS!

Halftime/Homecoming: 8:45pm? GO PRIDE GO!!

3rd Quarter Break: Immediately following halftime
We cannot start break until all students are back in their assigned spots in the stadium. Members will be called down by section to receive their 3rd quarter meal.
Members are not allowed to leave the band section during 3rd quarter.

Dismissal: 10:30pm?
*Students will be dismissed as a group from the band room.

Southside Band Chaperone List
Southside vs. Fairly – 9/22/17

Questions regarding chaperones & volunteers?
Please contact PMA Vice President Thersea Payne at (256) 613-4009

From Mrs. Payne

“Everyone helps load/unload the “PRIDE” bus. Everyone helps to clean the band area. Everyone helps get out children safely to and from the game. Everyone will be needed at some point to help chaperone students to the restrooms.”

“Oh; and don’t lose the kids.”

Guidelines form the Directors

All students should be together the entire time, working together as a team and appearing in “uniform” (same) the entire game.
- (If we’re all wearing the jackets, then we’re all wearing the jacket.)

Students are not allowed to go to the restrooms alone and without an adult. Only take large groups, and then bring them back together.

Students are not allowed to leave the band seating are at any time, including during 3rd quarter.

No one else is to enter the band seating area. (This includes momma, daddy, boyfriend, or girlfriend.)

Have fun! Be professional. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & SERVICE!!!!

CHAPERONE INFORMATION & SCHEDULE: EXPO 9/19/17

9/19/2017

INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
September 19th 2017, Etowah County EXPO

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REPORT TIME: Each game day, students are given a “Report Time”. This is the call for all members to be seated in the band room with all of their equipment ready to go. This is not the time to first arrive at the band room. All members are expected to be seated and ready to participate in our student-led “pregame” activity. After report time, we will inspect uniforms and load the bus to depart for the game.
UNIFORM CODE / INSPECTIONS: All students are required to be in “uniform” throughout the entire game day. *This simply means that we all do the same thing, the same way at the same time. (Ex. We all either have the jackets on, or we all have them off. If they’re off, they’re all folded the same way. All auxiliaries will match and follow the guidelines set by their instructors) All members will be inspected before we leave the band room to make sure they are in compliance with our Uniform Code. This code can be found online in the Membership Info & Forms packet under the “Members” tab. Students not in uniform will not be allowed to perform.
WATER JUGS: Students are allowed & encouraged to bring their large, wide-mouthed water jugs to all home and away games. The only rule is that they must be filled with water prior to our report time. There is no way to fill them at the stadium. Bottled water will be provided to students in the stadium throughout the game.
CONCESSIONS: Students will have an opportunity to purchase food from the concession stand if they so chose. Students who want to visit the concessions should bring cash. All students must be prepared to exit the stadium in time for our warm up and performance.
CHECKOUTS Students are not allowed to checkout for home games or the County EXPO. This policy helps us get everyone home faster.
DISMISSAL: Students are dismissed as a group from the Bandroom once all the uniforms have been hung properly. We will not unload the equipment truck tonight.

ETOWAH COUNTY MARCHING EXPO
Tuesday, September 19th 2017 – Gadsden, AL

Report Time: 4:30pm

Student-Led “Pregame”: 4:30pm

Departure: 4:50pm
DON’T FORGET ANYTHING!

Arrival / Unload: 5:15pm

Mass Band Rehearsal: 5:30pm

National Anthem: 6:30pm

Warm-Up: 7:45pm

The PRIDE takes the field: 8:30

Dismissal: As soon as we can possibly get home
*Students will be dismissed as a group from the band room.

Southside Band Chaperone List
Etowah Co. EXPO – 9/19/17

Questions regarding chaperones & volunteers?
Please contact PMA Vice President Thersea Payne at (256) 613-4009

From Mrs. Payne

“Everyone helps load/unload the “PRIDE” bus. Everyone helps to clean the band area. Everyone helps get out children safely to and from the game. Everyone will be needed at some point to help chaperone students to the restrooms.”

“Oh; and don’t lose the kids.”

Guidelines form the Directors

All students should be together the entire time, working together as a team and appearing in “uniform” (same) the entire game.
- (If we’re all wearing the jackets, then we’re all wearing the jacket.)

Students are not allowed to go to the restrooms alone and without an adult. Only take large groups, and then bring them back together.

Students are not allowed to leave the band seating are at any time, including during 3rd quarter.

No one else is to enter the band seating area. (This includes momma, daddy, boyfriend, or girlfriend.)

Have fun! Be professional. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & SERVICE!!!!

BAND SCHEDULE: Week of September 18, 2017

9/16/2017

SOUTHSIDE BAND SCHEDULE
Week of September 18, 2017

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MON 9/18 – DEADLINE FOR JSU BAND DAY
Marching Band Rehearsal: 3:15 – 5:30pm
The PRIDE Music Association Booster Meeting: 7:00pm – SHS Band Room (Reschedule from Sept. 11)

TUES 9/19
Etowah County Marching EXPO: Gadsden City High School Stadium – 6:30pm

4:30PM – Report time – dressed and seated
4:45PM – Load Buses/Depart
5:10PM – Arrive/Unload
5:30PM – National Anthem Rehearsal
6:30PM – National Anthem with the combined bands
8:30PM – “The PRIDE” takes the field
9:00PM – Load Buses and return to Southside HS

WED 9/20

THURS 9/21
Marching Band Rehearsal: 3:15 – 5:30pm
(Band Rehearsal Field) *The homecoming court will join for a quick rehearsal

FRI 9/22 SOUTHSIDE vs. FAIRLY, TN (Homecoming)
Report Time: 5:30pm seated and dressed in band room

Departure: 5:45pm – DON’T FORGET ANYTHING!
Pregame Show: 6:50pm
Kick Off: 7:00pm GO PANTHERS!
SHOW: Post-game (due to homecoming)
Dismissal: 10:30ish *Students will be dismissed as a group from the band room.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SPRING TRIP: Information regarding our spring trip to Disney World has been posted online at: http://www.shs-band.com/blog/2018-orlando-trip-package-cost-info-payment-schedule
COKE SALE PROFITS: Profits from our Coke Sale have been credited and posted in Charms. Please check to make sure that everything appears in order; students received $7 credit per each case of cokes. If you believe an amount has been recorded in error, please contact the band office.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER CALENDAR: There is a printable version of our September calendar available online at: http://www.shs-band.com/calendar.html *Please note, that the calendar will continue to evolve and change as the year continues. Keep a watchful eye out and check the calendar often.
EXPO: The annual County EXPO is this Tuesday. More info online at: http://www.shs-band.com/blog/etowah-county-expo-schedule-sept-19-2017
ALL-STATE BAND: We want to encourage every student to audition for the Alabama All-State & District II Honor Band! Information has been published online at: http://www.shs-band.com/blog/all-state-band-2018-info
JSU BAND DAY: Monday is the deadline for JSU Band Day signMore info at: http://www.shs-band.com/blog/jsu-band-day-2017-info

2018 ORLANDO TRIP: Package Cost Info & Payment Schedule

9/15/2017

2018 ORLANDO TRIP (Disney World Parade)
March 14 - 18, 2018
Package Cost Info & Payment Schedule

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Dear Students and Parents,
Please read the following information regarding our trip to Orlando! Together with American Travel Consulting, we have worked very hard to come up with a trip experience that is fun and exciting for everyone. The PRIDE received the invitation to perform based on the entire program, so we’re counting on everyone to participate! Below is a detailed description of trip costs and what is included in our package for each participant.

What Is Included:
Trip Packages include: 3 nights lodging in Orlando, Disney “Park Hopper” Passes to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Hollywood Studios & the Animal Kingdom,
3 breakfasts, 5 Disney Meal Vouchers, transportation via charter bus & a t-shirt.

Trip Package Cost
*Trip costs are based on the number of people together in one room, students and chaperones alike.
Quad Occupancy - $800 per person
Triple Occupancy - $855 per person
Double Occupancy - $900 per person

Trip Payment Schedule
All checks should be made payable to: Southside High School Band

Monday, October 2, 2017           $150
Friday, October 27, 2017 $200
Friday, November 17, 2017        $200
Friday, December 15, 2017 $150

Friday, January 26, 2018       Final Balance Payment is due:
                                             $100 for Quad Occupancy participants
$150 for Triple Occupancy participants
$200 for Double Occupancy participants

Fundraisers Specifically For Trip
Coke Sale (September) * Car Wash (October) * Bed Sheet Sale (November) * TBA

ETOWAH COUNTY EXPO SCHEDULE: Sept. 19, 2017

9/14/2017

2017 ETOWAH COUNTY MARCHING EXPO SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

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Hello PRIDE,

This is a friendly reminder that Tuesday, September 19th is the Etowah County Marching Band & Cheer EXPO! This event will showcase the hard work of all the high school bands and cheerleaders from our county as they perform for hundreds of fans. This is a GREAT opportunity for those who may not be able to come to a football game to see “The PRIDE”. This event also serves as our “dress rehearsal” before we begin to travel to marching contests such as Mid-South.

The EXPO will be held at the Gadsden City High School “Titan” Stadium
(1917 Black Creek Parkway Gadsden, AL) and will begin at 6:30 with all 700+ members of the combined bands playing the National Anthem!

Admission is $5 and “The PRIDE” will take the field at 8:30pm. Please see our detailed schedule below & be sure to share the flyer at work and on your social media pages!

Go PRIDE GO!
Mr. Weaver & Mrs. Hammock

TUES 9/17: COUNTY EXPO SCHEDULE
4:30PM – Report time – dressed and seated
4:45PM – Load Buses/Depart
5:10PM – Arrive/Unload
5:30PM – National Anthem Rehearsal
6:30PM – National Anthem with the combined bands
8:30PM – “The PRIDE” takes the field
9:00PM – Load Buses and return to Southside HS

GAME DAY INFO & SCHEDULE: September 15, 2017

9/12/2017

GAME DAY INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
September 15th 2017, Southside vs. Pell City

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REPORT TIME: Each game day, students are given a “Report Time”. This is the call for all members to be seated in the band room with all of their equipment ready to go. This is not the time to first arrive at the band room. All members are expected to be seated and ready to participate in our student-led “pregame” activity. After report time, we will inspect uniforms and load the bus to depart for the game.
UNIFORM CODE / INSPECTIONS: All students are required to be in “uniform” throughout the entire game day. *This simply means that we all do the same thing, the same way at the same time. (Ex. We all either have the jackets on, or we all have them off. If they’re off, they’re all folded the same way. All auxiliaries will match and follow the guidelines set by their instructors) All members will be inspected before we leave the band room to make sure they are in compliance with our Uniform Code. This code can be found online in the Membership Info & Forms packet under the “Members” tab. Students not in uniform will not be allowed to perform.
WATER JUGS: Students are allowed & encouraged to bring their large, wide-mouthed water jugs to all home and away games. The only rule is that they must be filled with water prior to our report time. There is no way to fill them at the stadium. Bottled water will be provided to students in the stadium throughout the game.
STADIUM PROCEDURES: All members are required to sit together in the band section throughout the entire game. Non-band members (including parents/boyfriends/girlfriends) are not allowed in the band section. This includes during the 3rd quarter. Members do receive a break during the 3rd quarter where we do not play except in the event of a Panther touchdown. During this break, members will stay in the band section in their assigned seats so that we are ready to play in the event of a touchdown. Members are not allowed to go to the bathroom until the 3rd quarter outside of an emergency basis. Students going to the bathroom must be accompanied by a chaperone.
3rd QUARTER MEALS: Students who purchase a 3rd quarter meal will be called down by section to get their meals once the entire band is back in the stadium. If parents want to bring their child food from the concession stand, that is fine; but students are not allowed to leave the band section.
CHECKOUTS (Away Games Only): Once the game is over, students will load equipment and the bus to come home. Parents wishing to checkout their child after the game (away games only) must turn in a signed permission note to the band office no later than Thursday of that week. Students must load their equipment and make arrangements for their uniform with their section leader. Parents must sign-out their child in the stadium with Mrs. Payne. Students are only allowed to checkout with a parent or legal guardian.
DISMISSAL: Students are dismissed as a group from the Bandroom on Friday nights. Once all of our equipment is stored and checked, and uniforms are hung properly then students will be dismissed. Students are not allowed to leave as soon as we get back to the high school. The faster we get everything put away, the faster we all go home.

SOUTHSIDE vs. PELL CITY
Friday, September 15th 2017 – Southside, AL

*We strongly encourage all members to eat prior to our report time.

Report Time: 5:30pm
*The PMA will feed all students immediately after 7th period. All students should remain at SHS. We will leave as soon as our busses finish their routes.

Student-Led “Pregame”: 5:30pm

Departure: 5:45pm
DON’T FORGET ANYTHING!

Arrival / Unload: 6:00pm

Pregame Show: 6:45pm

Kick Off: 7:00pm GO PANTHERS!

Halftime: 8:45pm? GO PRIDE GO!!

3rd Quarter Break: Immediately following halftime
We cannot start break until all students are back in their assigned spots in the stadium. Members will be called down by section to receive their 3rd quarter meal.
Members are not allowed to leave the band section during 3rd quarter.

Dismissal: 10:30pm?
*Students will be dismissed as a group from the band room.

Southside Band Chaperone List
Southside vs. Pell City – 9/15/17

Questions regarding chaperones & volunteers?
Please contact PMA Vice President Thersea Payne at (256) 613-4009

From Mrs. Payne

“Everyone helps load/unload the “PRIDE” bus. Everyone helps to clean the band area. Everyone helps get out children safely to and from the game. Everyone will be needed at some point to help chaperone students to the restrooms.”

“Oh; and don’t lose the kids.”

Guidelines form the Directors

All students should be together the entire time, working together as a team and appearing in “uniform” (same) the entire game.
- (If we’re all wearing the jackets, then we’re all wearing the jacket.)

Students are not allowed to go to the restrooms alone and without an adult. Only take large groups, and then bring them back together.

Students are not allowed to leave the band seating are at any time, including during 3rd quarter.

No one else is to enter the band seating area. (This includes momma, daddy, boyfriend, or girlfriend.)

Have fun! Be professional. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & SERVICE!!!!