Pictures/videos of the Band
- If you have any pictures or videos from Friday (or any time this year) we’d love to see them! Upload them to our shared google photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/styDhij7jghDNfJ48
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)
- Pre-concert activities. Students, please take the lead: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044faeac2ba7f85-mrstinky1
- Parent concession donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044faeac2ba7f85-mrstinky
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
- Thanks to Aaron and Carrie Roberts for the extra hard work so far this semester! We have added Volleyball and Wrestling games this year; please sign up to help if you are interested
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4daea622abf94-202223
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
- Want to support the band? Consider purchasing items off our Amazon Wish List!
- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PPTA2Y4XT6DE?ref_=wl_share
- Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far!