This week is a busy one. While we don't have a game, eligibility comes out, our first contest of the year is Saturday, and weather is probably going to be a factor all week long.
Due to both predicated weather and eligibility, please note the change to morning rehearsals this week in the schedule below. Late start Tuesday (last day for tutorials to make a difference on this report card!) and early start Friday. I'm hoping to give you one last edge on grades and avoid some of the rain by doing this!
Additionally, soon the directors will start offering sectionals on the All Region music once a week. More info on that later.
Below is your schedule for the week. Shoot me an email if you have any questions.
Monday
* No School - No morning rehearsal
* 6:30 to 8:30, Full Band. If there's weather, we'll be indoors. Remember, rehearsal is mandatory.
Tuesday
* 8:15am - Late start in the stadium. Go to tutorials! Grades are finalized Tuesday evening at midnight, so this is your last chance to get with your teachers and make a difference!
Wednesday
* 7:15am - Downbeat on the stadium field
Thursday
* 7:15am - Downbeat on the stadium field
* Pit Sectionals ~5:00 after school
Friday
* 7:15am - Downbeat on the stadium field
Saturday
* High Plains Marching Festival. See itinerary sent out via Remind for details.
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Pass Offs
If you have any missing pass offs you can still make them up before or after rehearsal Monday, or after school Tuesday. Tuesday after school is the last day.
Both parts of the closer are due this week.
Additionally, the Star Spangled Banner, School Song, and Fight Song *may* be passed off via video upload to google classroom if you would like. You may still come in and play for a director if you would prefer.
The show music *must* still be passed off for a director. Recording is not an option.
Google Classroom Instructions:
1. Log into your School Google Account
2. Find our class. Account Code for 2019/2020 is: wgmb9ip
3. Upload your recording by the due date. Late submissions will receive the district late work penalty.
4. Devices are available through the library if you don’t have access to your own. Lack of a recording device is NOT a valid reason to not record and submit.
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Trip
The second trip payment is due on October 18th. Very soon we will be reserving plane tickets and finalizing numbers - those behind on payments *will* be dropped from the trip list. Please contact Mr. Benton if you have any questions or concerns.
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Upcoming Dates
Sept 30 - Monday Evening Rehearsal @ 6:30
Oct 5 - High Plains Contest
Oct 14 - Clinic w/ Mike Sheffield @ 6:30
Oct 18 - Pre UIL Exhibition @ Harvester Field (Time TBD)
Oct 18 - 2nd Trip Payment Due
Oct 19 - UIL Contest
Oct 25 - Hereford @ Home
Nov 1 - Dumas @ Home
Nov 8 - Canyon @ Canyon
Nov 9 - Veteran's Day Parade
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As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Benton
806.669.4800x1137
john.benton@pampaisd.net