September 19-23 2022

Pictures/videos of the Band

Mr. Stinky Feet Concert Prep Tuesday 9/20, Seminar, 9:30am

  • Order: Marching Band, Jazz Band, Woodwind Ensemble

Mr. Stinky Feet Concert Volunteers Needed (Friday 9/30 @5:30pm, SME)

All Band General Fundraiser – Online Popcorn Sales

  • Student meeting at 5pm Thursday, 9/22 before Marching Rehearsal. Pizza provided.
  • This is the same company that ran our texting campaign last year where we earned over $13,000!
  • Benefits of this fundraiser
    • No product distribution. Product is shipped directly to customers nationwide
    • Option for supporters donate money rather than purchase product
    • Great gift item, who doesn’t love popcorn?
  • All students (Marching, Jazz, Concert) should participate in this fundraiser, as it goes to the band booster general fund
  • Student Expectations & Email Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABf2RssLvXeClTR8Czd-Fry-erl5V_L6/view?usp=sharing 

Rehearsal Thursday, 9/22, 6-8pm @ SME (call time 5pm)

  • Theme: Blackout
  • Students arrive at SME by 5pm for pizza and fundraiser kickoff
  • We will be rehearsing in uniforms Thursday night — dress @ 5:45

Football Game #2 Friday 9/23 @ SM North Stadium (Homecoming)

Volunteers needed: We were short on bus chaperones, water helpers and prop movers last week. Please help if you are able! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4daea622abf94-fbgame 

  • 5:00pm: Tubas, Percussion call time. Load truck/trailer
  • 5:15pm: Call time for all students, dress into full uniforms
  • 5:30pm: depart for SM North
  • 6:00pm: Truck/trailers unloaded at SMN, prep for pregame
  • 6:50pm: Pregame
  • 9:00pm: Postgame performance (Homecoming ceremony during halftime. Band does not perform)
  • 9:15pm: Load truck/trailer/buses
  • 9:30pm: Return to SME, unload equipment

Important: All students must ride the bus to and from band events. Exceptions can be made with written communication and approval by a band director. We are legally responsible for students during all band events. 

Volleyball Concessions Volunteers

Upcoming

SME Jazz Band Concert Wednesday, 9/28, 7pm @ SME Auditorium

  • Featuring the Blue Notes & Blue Knights Jazz Ensembles.
  • Attire: Concert Black

Mr. Stinky Feet Fundraiser Concert Friday, 9/30, 5:30pm @ SME. 

  • Activities begin at 5:30
  • Concert begins at 6:30

Ongoing

ECKMEA All-District Honor Band and Honor Jazz Band

  • Audition materials have been posted
  • Students who successfully audition in November will perform along with the top musicians in the area at the Honors Convention in December
  • View the materials here (they’re also in Canvas)

Join the Band App

  • For mobile-based communication, calendars, schedules, and real-time announcements (such as updates when we’re on the road, etc)
  • https://band.us/n/aca170Deg4a8O

SME Band Wish List