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2017 GADSDEN CHRISTMAS PARADE INFO & SCHEDULE

11/29/2017

2017 GADSDEN CHRISTMAS PARADE INFO & SCHEDULE

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Don’t forget that the annual Gadsden Christmas Parade is this Saturday, Dec. 2nd starting at 10:30 am on Broad Street. We have only one rehearsal to prepare for this parade on Thursday, Nov. 30th from 3 to 4:30 pm. Several students have an excused absence from this parade (such as the Theatre Department’s competition), all absences must be cleared in advanced with the directors.

Don’t forget to bring your Santa Hat!

SCHEDULE

Thursday, 11/30/17
Full Marching Band Parade Rehearsal
3 to 4:30 pm

Saturday, 12/2/17

8:30 am: Fully dressed & seated in HS Band Room.

8:45 am: Load Buses & Depart to 1st Avenue for drop off @ staging area.

10:30 PM: Parade starts! We’re number 48…this is towards the end of the parade.

*Once we have completed the parade route, the band will walk to the Conventional Hall parking lot to load equipment & buses.

Estimated arrival back to SHS: 12:00 noon

Please call or email the band office if you have any questions.

Come out & support our community & all of our local bands!

GO PRIDE GO!!!

SOUTHSIDE BAND SCHEDULE Week of November 27, 2017

11/26/2017

SOUTHSIDE BAND SCHEDULE
Week of November 27, 2017

It’s time to get your Santa hats! All members of “The PRIDE” wear Santa hats during the Christmas Parade

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MON 11/27
Wind Ensemble Brass Sectional: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

TUES 11/28
Wind Ensemble Wood Wind Sectional: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

WED 11/29
All State Help Day: 3:00-4:30 pm

THURS 11/30
Marching Band Christmas Parade Rehearsal: 3:00 – 4:30 pm

FRI 12/1
Gadsden’s 2nd Annual “TUBACHRISTMAS”
SHS Winter Coronation Dance

SAT 12/2
Gadsden Christmas Parade *Don’t forget your Santa hat!
INFO TO COME ASAP – Please expect an early report time

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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
TUBACHRISTMAS GADSDEN: The City of Champions will host their 2nd annual TUBACHRISTMAS this year on Friday, Dec. 1st as part of the Tree Lighting ceremony on Broad Street. TUBACHRISTMAS is an event held all over the country in different cities and is open to tuba and euphonium players of all ages and abilities. If interested, please register online at https://goo.gl/forms/4vWyEiiPiPENcjbl1
GADSDEN CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Gadsden Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2nd 2017. We will have 1 parade rehearsal on Thursday, November 30 from 3:15 to 4:30 pm.
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Our annual Christmas Concert will be held THURSDAY, DEC. 7TH at 6PM. Admission is a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots.
DISNEY TRIP: Please remember that information regarding our upcoming trip to Disney World has been posted online at http://www.shs-band.com/blog/2018-orlando-trip-package-cost-info-payment-schedule
“PANTHER PROWL” 5K RUN: The PRIDE Music Association will be hosting a 5k Run on Feb. 24, 2018. This event will help our booster organization raise funds for a much needed equipment truck. For more information, www.shs-band.com/blog/5k-panther-prowl or contact Joan Coker at joantcoker@gmail.com. Please help us spread the word, especially if you know of any potential sponsors.
ONLINE CALENDAR: Please check our online calendar frequently. The band office will continue to update members and parents as our calendar evolves. http://www.shs-band.com/calendar.html

November News & Reminders 2017

11/17/2017

November News & Reminders 2017

WIND ENSEMBLE “BOOT CAMP” SAT 18TH: The Wind Ensemble will host their concert band camp on Saturday, November 18th from 9 am to 5pm. Guest instructors and clinicians are being brought in to work with students and our conductors as we prepare for our upcoming AMEA performance! Lunch will be provided and there will be a snack break. We appreciate all of the extra commitment that our members are showing to make this concert possible!
BOWL-A-THON Rescheduled: The Bowl-a-thon that was originally discussed for Nov. 18th has been rescheduled for the spring to allow everyone to get a jump on the Thanksgiving holiday break. More info to follow.
THANKSGIVING BREAK: All Etowah County Schools will be closed November 20-24. Take time to recharge and spend time with family and friends!
TUBACHRISTMAS GADSDEN: The City of Champions will host their 2nd annual TUBACHRISTMAS this year on Friday, Dec. 1st as part of the Tree Lighting ceremony on Broad Street. TUBACHRISTMAS is an event held all over the country in different cities and is open to tuba and euphonium players of all ages and abilities. If interested, please register online at https://goo.gl/forms/4vWyEiiPiPENcjbl1
GADSDEN CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Gadsden Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2nd 2017. We will have 1 parade rehearsal on Thursday, November 30 from 3:15 to 4:30 pm.
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Our annual Christmas Concert has been moved from Dec. 7 to Thursday, December 14th to allow our students more time to prepare. Please make note of our updated online calendar.
DISNEY TRIP: Please remember that information regarding our upcoming trip to Disney World has been posted online at http://www.shs-band.com/blog/2018-orlando-trip-package-cost-info-payment-schedule
ALL-STATE BAND: The deadline for All State Band is fast approaching. Interested students should sign up immediately with Mrs. Hammock or Mr. Weaver. Audition dates and requirements have been posted at http://www.shs-band.com/blog/all-state-band-2018-info
“PANTHER PROWL” 5K RUN: The PRIDE Music Association will be hosting a 5k Run on Feb. 24, 2018. This event will help our booster organization raise funds for a much needed equipment truck. For more information, www.shs-band.com/blog/5k-panther-prowl or contact Joan Coker at joantcoker@gmail.com. Please help us spread the word, especially if you know of any potential sponsors.
ONLINE CALENDAR: Please check our online calendar frequently. The band office will continue to update members and parents as our calendar evolves. http://www.shs-band.com/calendar.html

2nd Annual Gadsden, AL TUBACHRISTMAS Friday, December 1st, 2017 – 4pm

11/16/2017

2nd Annual Gadsden, AL TUBACHRISTMAS
Friday, December 1st, 2017 – 4pm

***We’re playing for the Gadsden Tree Lighting Ceremony***

You’re invited to the 2nd annual Gadsden TUBACHRISTMAS! Following in the tradition of Yuletide brass bands, TUBACHRISTMAS is an event hosted by the Harvey Philips Foundation and held all around the country in order to promote music, the instruments of the tuba family and spread the Christmas spirit. Participants of all ages and ability are welcome! Bring a horn and come celebrate TUBACHRISTMAS with us this year!

SCHEDULE: Friday, December 1st 2017
Registration: 3:00 pm Event participation is $10 per person.
1st United Methodist Church, Gadsden
115 S 5th St. Gadsden, AL 35901
Rehearsal: 3:15 – 4:20 pm
*Music books for TUBACHRISTMAS new comers are $20 and can be purchased at registration

Performance: 4:45pm in the Gazebo in front of the Gadsden Police Department on Broad St.

WHAT TO BRING?
-Any kind of Tuba or Euphonium (baritone). 20Js, sousaphones, double bell euphoniums…the stranger the better! Have fun! Our performance will be at night so tree lights are always fun and a good idea!

WHAT TO WEAR?
Participants are asked to wear festive Christmas attire. The goal of TUBACHRISTMAS is to spread the Christmas spirit and be FUN! J

Online Pre-Registration
If you haven’t already done so, please pre-register online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9RGiEqUcXC43pyhgG5w3R5T2s7YS_ZNmB3Q7PGRC9Po1jXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Questions?
Contact event coordinator Matt Weaver at: matt_weaver@ecboe.org

5k Panther Prowl on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018

11/15/2017

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The Southside Band is holding a 5k Run/Walk Panther Prowl at Southside High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. We would like to invite you to participate as a sponsor for this event that will go towards the Pride Music Association to help purchase an equipment truck for "The PRIDE".

You may register by getting a registration form from the band office at Southside High School
OR
You may register online at:
www.runsignup.com/Race/AL/Southside/ThePantherProwl5kRun

BAND SCHEDULE: Week of November 13, 2017

11/13/2017

SOUTHSIDE BAND SCHEDULE
Week of November 13, 2017

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MON 11/13

Wind Ensemble & Percussion AMEA Rehearsal: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
The PRIDE Music Association Booster Meeting: 7:00 pm

TUES 11/14
Etowah County Honor Band

WED 11/15
Wind Ensemble & Percussion AMEA Rehearsal: 3:00 – 4:30 pm

THURS 11/16
“PRIDESGIVING”: 6:00 pm

***ALL MEAT SALE ORDERS & MONEY DUE*** (No late orders accepted)

FRI 11/17

SAT 11/18
Wind Ensemble & Percussion AMEA “Boot Camp”: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CO. HONOR BAND: Please remember, students who signed up for the county honor band need to pay the $20 registration fee. Participating students will considered principal’s excused.
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
MEAT SALE: Our gourmet meat sale ends soon (Nov. 16th). Please continue to ask your friends and neighbors to support The PRIDE! Remember, all profits from the sale go towards our Disney Trip or band fees.
PRIDESGIVING: Our fourth annual PRIDESGIVING meal will be held Thursday at 6pm. We are going “pot-luck” this year. All family and friends of The PRIDE are welcome; all we ask is that you bring an appropriate amount of food for the number of guests in your party so that we have a successful dinner. Come out and celebrate all we have to be thankful for with goof friends and family!
AMEA “BOOT-CAMP”: Our concert band camp for the Wind Ensemble will be Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. We will have instructors and guest conductors there to work with us as we prepare for our upcoming AMEA performance. A detailed schedule for students will be sent out soon.

BAND SCHEDULE Week of November 6, 2017

11/6/2017

SOUTHSIDE BAND SCHEDULE
Week of November 6, 2017

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MON 11/6
Wind Ensemble & Percussion AMEA Rehearsal: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

TUES 11/7
Marching Band Parade Rehearsal: 3:15 – 4:30pm

WED 11/8 – ECBOE Early Release Day

SHS School Veterans Program (Wind Ensemble): 9:00 am
            Students will wear our concert attire
                        Ladies: Black dress, pearls (provided), black hose, closed toed black shoes.
                        Gentlemen: Tuxedo, white collared shirt, black bowtie, black socks & shoes

Gadsden Veterans Parade (Full Marching Band): ?
When students begin to be released from school, all band students will come to the band room & prepare for the parade. We will depart as soon as our buses come back from running their routes.

A specific line up or orders of events has not yet been given to us. The band office will post this information as soon as we receive it.

THURS 11/9
Wind Ensemble & Percussion AMEA Rehearsal: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

FRI 11/10
ECBOE Observance of Veteran’s Day – No School

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MEAT SALE: Our gourmet meat sale ends soon (Nov. 16th). Please continue to ask your friends and neighbors to support The PRIDE! Remember, all profits from the sale go towards our Disney Trip or band fees.
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

Wind Ensemble AMEA Rehearsal Schedule

11/3/2017

SOUTHSIDE WIND ENSEMBLE
AMEA REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 2017 – 2018

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AMEA Prep Rehearsals: (All performances & rehearsals mandatory & graded)

November 6th (3-5 pm) Monday
November 9th (3-5 pm) Thursday
November 13th (3-5 pm) Monday
November 15th (3-4:30 pm) Wednesday
November 18th AMEA “Boot-Camp” (9 am -5 pm) *Lunch Provided
November 27th (3-5 pm) Monday
November 28th (3-5 pm) Tuesday

December 5th (3-5 pm) Tuesday
December 8th (3-5 pm) Friday
December 11th (3-5 pm) Monday
December 14th (3-5 pm) Thursday

January 4th (3-5 pm) Thursday
January 8th (3-5 pm) Monday
January 9th (3-5 pm) Tuesday
January 11th (3-5 pm) Thursday
January 12th (3-5 pm) Friday
January 16th (3-5 pm) Tuesday Final Run-through

**Thursday, January 18th 2018 – AMEA Performance – BJCC Concert Hall**

In Class Playing Tests (Pass-Offs)
Being selected to perform at AMEA is a tremendous honor. In order to promote the best musical ability and environment possible for our program, all Wind Ensemble members will have pass offs & playing tests throughout the year. Students will be given ample time to prepare and are encouraged to make these requirements part of their daily practice routine.

MPA After School Sectional & Band Rehearsal Schedule 2018

A detailed sectional & after school rehearsal schedule for MPA will be published ASAP. –

Gourmet Meat Sale Fundraiser

11/3/2017

The Southside Band is selling gourmet meets from Southern Heritage Farms in Fairhope, AL! All profits will go towards helping our members pay for our trip to Disney World! Please help support "The PRIDE"!

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GAME DAY SCHEDULE: November 3rd, 2017, Southside @ Glencoe

11/3/2017

GAME DAY INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
November 3rd, 2017, Southside @ Glencoe

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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 @ GLENCOE
Friday, November 3rd, 2017 – Southside, AL

Report Time: 5:15pm

Student-Led “Pregame”: 5:15pm

Departure: 5:30pm
DON’T FORGET ANYTHING!

Arrival / Unload: 6:00pm

Kick Off: 7:00pm GO PANTHERS!

Halftime: 8:20m? 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 @ Glencoe – 11/3/17

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!!!!