Epworth By the Sea All District Honor Band

Epworth this year will be held where it always is -- on St. Simons Island. The dates are January 31-Februrary 2. You will be excused from school during these days.

Dr. John Culvahouse is the clinician over Epworth. He is nationally renown as a past UGA band director and head of music at Kennesaw State. 15$ was due today, January 15th, and 65$ will be due Wednesday, January 30. We will leave January 31 after school. Meals at Epworth on Friday and Saturday will be covered by the cost. Extra money will be needed for food on Thursday, extra snacks, and to buy a CD of the performance (15$).

Required scales are F Bb Eb and Ab in 2 octaves (if you can) with arpeggios. Tongue them going up the scale and slur them coming down. Chromatic scale is also required from low Bb to high Bb.

Pack your marching uniform as well. Black socks and shoes are also required.  Pack clothes for two days. Blankets, pillows, and other linens are also required. Bring a music stand and EXTRA money. Don't forget your toiletries either.

Itenerary:

Thursday, January 31

• 4:30 arrive at clinic
• 5:00 head to tryout rooms
• 8:00 meet in the auditorium for chair placement
• 11:00 the first rehearsal ends
• 11:30 get into cabin

Friday, February 1

• 7:30 breakfast
• Activities between breakfast and lunch will be provided in the room
• 12:00 lunch
• 5:00 dinner
• 8:00 short practice then free time
• 9:00 campfire -- fun stuff
• 12:00 curfew

Saturday, February 2

• 7:30 breakfast
• 9:00 rehearsal
• 12:00 lunch
• 2:00 performance
• 3:30-4:00 bus depart (you can go home with your parents too, just let your director know)
• 7:00 home 

Well, with the closing of marching season...

The BCHS Heron Pride Band will now begin its winter activities. But before we go into any details on those activities the BCHS Band Website Staff would like to ask any band member, parent, or other sponsor that has any pictures or videos from the 2007 marching band season to please submit them to the appropriate Staff Member. Also, the BCHS Band Royal City Classic Marching Competition DVDs will be availible soon as well. Please contact Mr. Newman or a member of the Band Booster Club for the status on the progress of these DVDs.

BCHS Heron Pride Band Winter 2007 Agenda
 

Christmas Tree Lighting

The annual Christmas tree lighting at the courthouse in Nahunta will be on Thursday, November 29th at 7:00 PM. More details such as when students are required to arrive, what music will be played, etc, will be announced by Mr. Newman at a later time.

Waycross Christmas Parade  

The Heron Pride Marching Band has been invited to march in the 2007 Waycross Christmas Parade. The parade starts at 6:30 PM on December 6th, 2007 and will last between 30 and 45 minutes. Further details such as bus departure time, dress attire, etc, will be disclosed by Mr. Newman at a later time.

2nd Annual BCHS Band Christmas Party

After the Waycross Parade we will have the 2nd Annual Christmas Party hosted by the BCHS Band Boosters at Ryan's in Waycross. The price is $10.00. Please make any checks payable to "Brantley County Band Boosters".

Nahunta Christmas Parade and Courthouse Festival  

The Christmas Parade and Festival will be held on December 1st. The band will play at 10:00 AM at the courthouse and will march in the parade at 2:00 PM. The Band Boosters Club will be hosting a booth this year as well. They will be serving typical concession foods along with BRunswick Stew (courtesy of Mr. Newman's father). If you have nay home baked goods to donate to the concessions please let a Band Booster member know ASAP.

BCHS Band Christmas Concert  

The annual Christmas concert will be held in the BCHS gym on December 18th at 7:00 PM. All band members are required to participate. Students are required to stay throughout the entire concert including the 7th and 8th grade band performances. Students who leave early will have the consequences reflected on their grades. Dress for the concert will be black slacks, white blouse (or dress shirt), and black shoes -- NO TENNIS SHOES! Mr. Newman will release more details to students at a later time.

That's all for now. I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!