Sachse Mustang Band Updates

I am so excited to see this year progress! We are off to a great start, definitely room for improvement, but so much forward progress, it's so exciting!

BETTER

EVERY

TODAY

is the motto for this year and EVERY SINGLE DAY and I can't wait to see how far we can get with that always being the back-bone of what we are doing!

Reminders: Keep in ming that our region focus is always at the forefront of what we're doing, that means we will start with the Wind Ensemble on B days one with their first performances of region etudes! See below to make sure that you are aware of what the expectation is for students in each performing ensemble as that relates to region auditions and preparations. Students will begin performing 3 per day in each B Day class starting with the wind ensemble and working our way through the program beginning with volutes, then going to voluntolds based on who is ready with the expectations listed below! If you are looking to move up faster, the best thing you can do is be a volunteer so you have feed back faster!

This is going to be our best year yet, but it's completely dependent on students and I'm excited to see you prepared and ready you are to take on new horizons! Let's push this farther than we ever heave on EVERY SINGLE FRONT!

GAME ON!!!!

Keep in mind that our A1 CLASS will meet at 7 AM on the Turf Field. This will be our first A1 class and please take note of the adjusted schedule listed above. The bandhall side door will be open from 6:30- 6:45 AM. Make sure you park and your student can enter the side door in this time frame. If after 6:45 students will need to be dropped off at the back of the school. The side bandhall door will CLOSE AT 6:45 AM! Please make sure that you are earlier rather than later so we are able to start right on time. Students can come dressed for marching band with a change of clothes if they are in the A1 class. Students will be dismissed from the field by 8:45 AM to change and get ready for the remainder of the day. MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVE AND CHECK IN WITH YOUR ID ON THE PRACTICE FIELD PRIOR TO 7 AM TOMORROW!

DUE to our current weather restrictions, we are going to add time to the morning A1 Classes to start at 7 AM. This is not listed on the calendar, but is a necessary adjustment based on the current forecast. Below is listed the adjusted schedule for Week 1 of School. We will adjust back to our "regular" schedule when the weather and GISD heat restrictions allow us to do so.

Monday, AUG 8

7AM A1 Band starts on turf (guard/ front ensemble will extend rehearsal after school 2:50- 3:20)

3:30- 5:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

Tuesday, AUG 9 (this rehearsal may start 30 minutes later dependent on weather; this will be posted via the Band APP/ possibly updated in next week's smore)

6:15 PM- 9:15 PM FIRST STADIUM REHEARSAL @ Williams Stadium

Students will need to have transportation to and from Williams stadium, please make sure to make these arrangements ahead of time. If you need help finding a ride, please utilize the Parent Band App. Students should wear their summer uniform and marching shoes and socks at this rehearsal. This helps get used to what those shoes feel like on the turf.

Wednesday, AUG 10

7 AM A1 Band starts on turf (guard/ front ensemble will extend rehearsal after school 2:50- 3:20)

THERE IS NO AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL

Thursday, AUG 11

3:30 PM- 5:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

Friday, AUG 12

7 AM A1 Band starts on turf (guard/ front ensemble will extend rehearsal after school 2:50- 3:20)* this early morning may be removed if weather allows Tuesday's rehearsal to start on time

3:30 PM- 6:30 PM Marching Rehearsal

Saturday, AUG 13

7:30 AM- 3 PM DRILL DAY/ Masterclasses

Make sure you have both concert and marching instruments on this day!

TUBAS/ Percussion

Make sure to load your equipment immediately at the end of the school day before leaving for the day. You will meet at Williams stadium 30 minutes prior to rehearsal to get your equipment off of trucks or trailers that have been transported for you. TUBAS if you have your own transportation for your equipment, please make sure that Mr. Tucker is aware of these accommodations so there is no delay in loading equipment.

TUBAS: Make sure that at the end of your B day class that your instrument goes into the case and is in the Loading Carts so you don't have to come in after school.

AUG 15- 20

Schedule will be similar to previous week anticipating that weather will be pretty consistent as it has been. Please make sure you are adequately hydrating and prepared for an adjusted schedule very similar to this week's accommodations regarding weather,. Keep in mind that our parent performance will be Friday, August 19, 2022 per our CALENDAR.

The band calendar has also been adjusted to give the students a break during a portion of this week. Please refer to the band calendar and make sure that you are clear for all band activities as fall break is at our busiest "In Season" of the year!

At this time, all fees should be made through CHARMS. SKYWARD fees will need to be paid beginning in August. Please make sure that you have paid your first $300 toward your CHARMS account by the end of this month! If for some reason, you are behind with this balance, please get caught up by the end of July. If you are unable to do so, please contact Mrs. Taylor and the treasurer to set up a payment plan.

Director of Bands: Holly Taylor

hctaylor@garlandisd.net

Assistant Director/ Jazz Band Director: Jordan Hayes

jwhayes@garlandisd.net

Assistant Director/ Percussion Director: Garrett Tucker

gtucker@garlandisd.net

Assistant Percussion Director: Sue Manaois

smanaois@hotmail.com

Color Guard Director: Maegan Benavidez

mbenavidez@garlandisd.net

Email: hctaylor@garlandisd.net
Website: www.sachseband.org
Location: 3901 Miles Road, Sachse, TX, USA
Phone: 972-414-7450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1471394826440647

First Grading Period:

Varsity: 1 etude beginning to end performed for the class for feedback. Keep in mind that this doesn't need to be full tempo, only the tempo you can perform consistently beginning to end for the first etude selected. Also keep in mind that the earlier you get feedback, the sooner you are working to refine this music for the audition process coming up!

Non Varsity: 1 etude 2/3 of one etude performed for the class for feedback. Keep in mind above mentioned regarding tempo and feedback; student may perform varsity level requirements if prepared.

Sub Non Varsity: 1 etude 1/2 of one etude performed for the class for feedback. Keep in mind above mentioned regarding tempo and feedback; student may perform non-varsity or varsity level requirements if prepared.

Sub Non Varsity A: 1 etude Freshmen cuts of one etude performed for the class for feedback.

Keep in mind above mentioned regarding tempo and feedback; student may perform Sub-non-varsity, non-varsity or varsity level requirements if prepared.