Class 10-28-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights (ALL)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SBAT: Rehearse pep band music for 8th grade night.

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies.  (ALL) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Happy ( ALL) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-33 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 27,28, 31,33,35,38  in the band book. 

Winter Concert December 9th

Our 6th, 7th and 8th grade winter concert is Thursday December 9th. 

6th grade concert is 6:00pm-6:30pm in the CMS GYM

7th grade concert is 6:30pm-7:00pm in the CMS GYM

8th grade concert is 7:00pm-7:30pm in the CMS GYM

(Times will be finalized within the month)

All students will be required to wear their concert black attire. 

Boys: Black dress pants, black dress shirt, belt, black shoes.

Link to boys dress shirt and dress pants if needed:

https://www.concertattire.com/Laydown_Collar_Dress_Shirts_Style_M03_p/m03.htm

https://www.concertattire.com/3024P_Polyester_Adjustable_Elastic_Waist_Trousers_p/3024p.htm

Girls: Black dress that is school appropriate OR black slacks and a black top:

Link to girls concert dress: (something like this or similar)

https://www.concertattire.com/Zelda_Short_Sleeve_Scoop_Neckline_Style_105_p/105.htm

Here is a picture of what concert black should look like:

Congratulations to all the students who will be auditioning for a spot in the Region Band this year.

 The auditions are on January 8th at Woodruff HS.  Times will be given to students the closer we get to the event.  It is recommended that all students take lessons on their instrument.  There is a higher success rate for making the band if the students take one on one lessons. If you need information on how to get an instructor email Mr. Gibson.

Congratulations students!!

First Name	Last Name	Instrument	Grade
Owen	Finley	Trombone	8
Kinon	Bragg	Flute	8
Claire	Hamor	Flute	8
Skylar	Tench	Flute	8
Savannah	Krasinski	Flute	7
Jasmine	Jones	Flute	7
Shawna	Orton	Flute	7
Caitlynn	Shelley	Flute	7
Daelyn	Thomas	Alto Sax	8
Aiden	Smith	Alto Sax	8
Patrick	Coyle	Bari Sax	8
AJ	Kisch	Bari Sax	7
Johnathan	Love	Trumpet	8
Nate	Woolard	Trumpet	8
Brayden	Floyd	Trumpet	8
Evan	Denney	Horn	7
Heath	Harris	Trumpet	7
Ashtin	Feemster	Trumpet	7
Alex	Aull	Trumpet	7
Marynne	Jagielski	Trombone	8
Autumn	Beasley	Trombone	8
Olivia	Hess	Trombone	8
Desmond	Lancaster	Trombone	7
Logan	Dover	Euphonium	7
Emilee	Lessmeister	Tuba	7
Colton	Goff	Percussion	7
Issac	Devane	Percussion	7
Alex	Carter	Percussion	8
Jeremiah	Chang	Percussion	8
Ethan	Cribbs	Percussion	8
Cameron	Miller	Percussion	8
Ella Grace	Jenkins	Percussion	8
Haleigh	Stewart	Percussion	7
Blaine	Campbell	Percussion	7
Anna	Maltba	Percussion	7
Celine	Cetrone	Clarinet	8
Miranda	Hughes	Clarinet	8
Ella	Ray	Clarinet	8
Peyton	Canty	Clarinet	8
Juanita	Cuevas	Clarinet	7
Yint	Chang	Clarinet	7
Anthony	Stewart	Clarinet	7
Malichi	Sikorski	Bass Clarinet	7
Derek	Gonzalez	Bass Clarinet	8

** If a child backs out of the audition they will need to pay back the $20 fee to sign them up. ***

Class 10-26-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights (ALL)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SBAT: Rehearse pep band music for 8th grade night.

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies.  (ALL) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Happy ( ALL) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-33 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 27,28, 31,33,35,38  in the band book. 

Clover Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Honor Band Thursday After School 3:15pm-4:00pm. If we do not have enough people for this ensemble we will not have to cancel our CMS honor band this year!

Jazz Band this Friday 3:15pm-5:00pm

Great Job 8th grade band this past Friday at MS night. You all rocked out! Keep up the great work!

Class 10-25-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SBAT: Rehearse pep band music for 8th grade night.

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Happy ( ALL) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 23,25,27,28, in the band book. 

Jazz Band Schedule

 Jazz Band Rehearsal Schedule 2021-2022

Friday October 29th 3:15-5:00

Monday November 1st 7:30am-8:00am

Friday November 5th 3:15-5:00pm

Monday November 8th 7:30am-8:00am

Friday November 12th 3:15pm-5:00pm

Monday November 15th 7:30am-8:00am

Friday November 19th 3:15pm-5:00pm

Monday November 22nd AFTER SCHOOL 3:15pm-5:00pm

Monday November 29th AFTER SCHOOL 3:15pm-5:00pm

Friday December 3rd 3:15pm-5:00pm

Monday December 6th AFTER SCHOOL 3:15pm-5:00pm

THURSDAY DECEMBER 9th WINTER CONCERT 6pm at CMS

Monday January 10th 7:30am-8:00am

Friday January 14th 3:15pm-5:00pm

WEDNESDAY January 19th 7:30am- 8:00am

Friday January 21st 3:15pm - 5:00pm

Monday January 24th AFTER SCHOOL 3:15pm-5:00pm

Wednesday January 26th 7:30am-8:00am

Friday January 28th 3:15pm-5:00pm

Monday January 31st 3:15pm-5:00pm

Wednesday February 2nd 7:30am-8:00am

Monday February 7th 3:15pm-5:00pm

Wednesday 9th 7:30am-8:00am

Friday February 11th 3:15pm-5:00pm

Wednesday February 16th 7:30am-8:00am

Wednesday February 23rd 7:30am-8:00am

Monday February 28th 3:15pm-5:00pm

Wednesday March 2nd 7:30am-8:00am

Friday March 4th 3:15pm-5:00pm

SATURDAY MARCH 5th JAZZ PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT NEWBERRY COLLEGE

After March 5th we will meet twice a week in preparation for upcoming spring performances and a new schedule will be handed out.

8th grade night TONIGHT

8th grade band night THIS FRIDAY 10-22-21

2021 Clover High School Band Middle School Band Night October 22, 2021

8th grade band students and parents at Clover & Oakridge Middle Schools are invited to Middle School Band Night with the Clover High School Band! Clover versus Gaffney Football Game at Clover Memorial Stadium FREE admission, food, t-shirt and fun for students

PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM INCLUDED IN THE EMAIL

https://forms.gle/KVTVmt5fmzw3ZKTaA

1) Student’s name

2) Student’s middle school
3) Student’s t-shirt size
4) How many parents and family members will attend the cookout 5) Contact phone number

PLEASE RESPOND BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th!

There is no cost for 8th grade band students. Parents and other family members are asked to pay the regular admission for Clover home football games. Parents can join us for the free cook-out.

Parents, if you plan to attend the game, you will need to go online to purchase tickets to the game at:

https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f28d16d0-f101-4ead-aab0-98f302862bb7/events

Students will perform with the HS band. Students, parents, and family members will have supper before the game. There will be opportunity to chat and mingle with high school band students and parents.

Schedule

3:00pm-3:45pm  Students will report to the band room/ eat snacks after school

3:45pm-5:15pm Students will rehearse for the pre-game performance

5:15pm - Students will load the busses to head to Clover Memorial Stadium

5:30pm Arrive at stadium

5:45pm Practice with high school band

6:15pm Supper provided by the Clover Band Boosters

7:15pm Pre-game performance with high school band

7:30pm  Game time

8:??pm Watch the halftime performance from the sidelines!

MS students can depart with parents after halftime or remain in with the HS band until the end of the game (approximately 10-10:15pm)

Parents, not staying for the game, should drop off and pick up students in the circular parking lot in front of the Clover Virtual Academy (See Map)

Students should wear full length jeans or khaki shorts (your choice) and athletic shoes. Students will be given a Clover Band t- shirt at their middle school by October 21st. This shirt should be worn on band night.

See flipside of this sheet for a stadium map. Bring your instrument with you except... Percussionists, tuba players... instruments will be provided for you.

Questions? Contact 803-810-8234, speak to your MS director or email Mr. Gulledge: joe.gulledge@clover.k12.sc.us Keep this sheet for your information and we look forward to seeing you at 5:30pm on October 22nd!

Joe Gulledge CHS Band Director 

Courtney Wyatt CHS Asst. Band Director

Ryan Hall Director of Percussion

7th and 8th grade honor band after school 3:15pm-4:00pm

No Jazz Band This Week

Class 10-21-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SBAT: Rehearse pep band music for 8th grade night.

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Happy ( ALL) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 23,25,27,28, in the band book. 

BOB MEME 10-21-21

Bob loves band!

Video Message about Fridays 8th Grade Night

8th Grade parents and students,

See video message below about Friday's middle school night ( 8th grade only) 

* CMS Students will be bussed over to the stadium

* Parents can meet their child at the stadium

* Parents will need to sign out their child at the end of halftime or end of the game

* Please email or call with any questions

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SXHHX2Lu-e8hgAWDaYDRR3Q1iLrxQVg1/view?usp=sharing 

8th grade band night THIS FRIDAY 10-22-21

2021 Clover High School Band Middle School Band Night October 22, 2021

8th grade band students and parents at Clover & Oakridge Middle Schools are invited to Middle School Band Night with the Clover High School Band! Clover versus Gaffney Football Game at Clover Memorial Stadium FREE admission, food, t-shirt and fun for students

PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM INCLUDED IN THE EMAIL

https://forms.gle/KVTVmt5fmzw3ZKTaA

1) Student’s name

2) Student’s middle school
3) Student’s t-shirt size
4) How many parents and family members will attend the cookout 5) Contact phone number

PLEASE RESPOND BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th!

There is no cost for 8th grade band students. Parents and other family members are asked to pay the regular admission for Clover home football games. Parents can join us for the free cook-out.

Parents, if you plan to attend the game, you will need to go online to purchase tickets to the game at:

https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f28d16d0-f101-4ead-aab0-98f302862bb7/events

Students will perform with the HS band. Students, parents, and family members will have supper before the game. There will be opportunity to chat and mingle with high school band students and parents.

Schedule

3:00pm-3:45pm  Students will report to the band room/ eat snacks after school

3:45pm-5:15pm Students will rehearse for the pre-game performance

5:15pm - Students will load the busses to head to Clover Memorial Stadium

5:30pm Arrive at stadium

5:45pm Practice with high school band

6:15pm Supper provided by the Clover Band Boosters

7:15pm Pre-game performance with high school band

7:30pm  Game time

8:??pm Watch the halftime performance from the sidelines!

MS students can depart with parents after halftime or remain in with the HS band until the end of the game (approximately 10-10:15pm)

Parents, not staying for the game, should drop off and pick up students in the circular parking lot in front of the Clover Virtual Academy (See Map)

Students should wear full length jeans or khaki shorts (your choice) and athletic shoes. Students will be given a Clover Band t- shirt at their middle school by October 21st. This shirt should be worn on band night.

See flipside of this sheet for a stadium map. Bring your instrument with you except... Percussionists, tuba players... instruments will be provided for you.

Questions? Contact 803-810-8234, speak to your MS director or email Mr. Gulledge: joe.gulledge@clover.k12.sc.us Keep this sheet for your information and we look forward to seeing you at 5:30pm on October 22nd!

Joe Gulledge CHS Band Director 

Courtney Wyatt CHS Asst. Band Director

Ryan Hall Director of Percussion

7th and 8th grade honor band will meet Thursday after school 3:15pm-4:00pm There is still time if you would like to join.

No Jazz Band this week Jazz Band will resume the following week.Finalized rehearsal schedule will be posted by the end of this week.

Class 10-19-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SBAT: Rehearse pep band music for 8th grade night.

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Happy ( ALL) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 23,25,27,28, in the band book. 

Bobs Message of the day!

Read 8th grade info below

Jazz Band tomorrow 3:15pm-5:00pm (Combos/alternates 3:15pm-4:15pm)

7th and 8th Grade Honor Band Auditions After School Today from 3:15pm -4:00pm

Class 10-14-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread Happy. ( 1-18) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 14, 16, 17, 18 in the band book. 

8th Grade Night INFO October 22nd From Clover HIGH

2021 Clover High School Band Middle School Band Night October 22, 2021

8th grade band students and parents at Clover & Oakridge Middle Schools are invited to Middle School Band Night with the Clover High School Band! Clover versus Gaffney Football Game at Clover Memorial Stadium FREE admission, food, t-shirt and fun for students

PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM INCLUDED IN THE EMAIL

1) Student’s name
2) Student’s middle school
3) Student’s t-shirt size
4) How many parents and family members will attend the cookout 5) Contact phone number

PLEASE RESPOND BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th!

There is no cost for 8th grade band students. Parents and other family members are asked to pay the regular admission for Clover home football games. Parents can join us for the free cook-out.

Parents, if you plan to attend the game, you will need to go online to purchase tickets to the game at:

https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f28d16d0-f101-4ead-aab0-98f302862bb7/events

Students will perform with the HS band. Students, parents, and family members will have supper before the game. There will be opportunity to chat and mingle with high school band students and parents.

Schedule

5:30pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:??pm

Arrive at stadium
Practice with high school band
Supper provided by the Clover Band Boosters Pre-game performance with high school band
Game time
Watch the halftime performance from the sidelines!

MS students can depart with parents after halftime or remain in with the HS band until the end of the game (approximately 10-10:15pm)

Parents, not staying for the game, should drop off and pick up students in the circular parking lot in front of the Clover Virtual Academy (See Map)

Students should wear full length jeans or khaki shorts (your choice) and athletic shoes. Students will be given a Clover Band t- shirt at their middle school by October 21st. This shirt should be worn on band night.

See flipside of this sheet for a stadium map. Bring your instrument with you except... Percussionists, tuba players... instruments will be provided for you.

Questions? Contact 803-810-8234, speak to your MS director or email Mr. Gulledge: joe.gulledge@clover.k12.sc.us Keep this sheet for your information and we look forward to seeing you at 5:30pm on October 22nd!

Joe Gulledge Courtney Wyatt Ryan Hall
CHS Band Director CHS Asst. Band Director Director of Percussion

7th and 8th grade honor band auditions are tomorrow after school 3:15pm-4:00pm

Jazz Band Rehearsal on Friday

Class 10-13-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread Happy. ( 1-18) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 14, 16, 17, 18 in the band book. 

8th Grade parents/students click on the google survey link below for 8th grade band night on 10-22-21

https://forms.gle/KVTVmt5fmzw3ZKTaA

 

Click on the link and fill out the form for Mr. Gulledge.

8th Grade Band Night 10-22-21 ******UPDATE #4********

We will be having 8th grade band night Friday October 22nd.  All 8th grade band members will attend the Friday night football game and perform with the Clover HS marching band.  This is a mandatory event and students will be getting a grade for the event. 

**Parents will meet their child at the stadium next to Blue Eagle Academy/Clover Virtual School. You will see the High School band trailer and the HS band members.  Go to the tent to find Mr. Gibson to check in.

STUDENTS WILL BE BUSSED TO THE EVENT

DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

BAND STUDENTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND THE GAME 

PARENTS WILL NEED TO PAY FOR A TICKET TO GET IN THE GAME 

https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f28d16d0-f101-4ead-aab0-98f302862bb7/events 

Schedule:

3:00pm-3:45pm  Students will be eat snacks after school

3:45pm-5:15pm Students will rehearse for the pre-game performance

5:15pm - Students will load the busses to head to Clover Memorial Stadium

5:30pm             Arrive at stadium

5:45pm             Practice with high school band

6:15pm            Supper provided by the Clover Band Boosters 

7:15pm             Pre-game performance with high school band 

7:30pm            Game time

8:??pm             Watch the halftime performance from the sidelines!

MS students can depart with parents after halftime or remain in with the HS band until the end of the game (approximately 10-10:15pm)

 

Parents, not staying for the game, should drop off and pick up students in the circular parking lot in front of the Clover Virtual Academy (See Map)

 

Students should wear full length jeans or khaki shorts (your choice) and athletic shoes.  Students will be given a Clover Band t-shirt at their middle school by October 21st.  This shirt should be worn on band night.

 

See flip side of this sheet for a stadium map.( Bring your instrument with you except... Percussionists, tuba players... instruments will be provided for you. halftime parents can sign their child out and leave or sign their child out and stay for the remainder of the game. ALL 8th grade students will need to be signed out for the evening before departing. 

Please email Mr. Gibson with any questions. Nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us 

Region Band Forms are Due on October 18th

CMS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Winter Concert is December 9th in the CMS gym. More info will be provided in the next couple of weeks.

7th and 8th grade honor band auditions will be This Thursday 10-14-21 from 3:15pm-4:00pm

We will be having auditions for any 7th or 8th grader interested in being in our combined 7th and 8th grade honor band. This ensemble will meet once a week after school. More information about the ensemble and auditions will be handed out at the audition this Thursday. 

8th Grade Middle School Night 10-22-21 *****UPDATE******

We will be having 8th grade band night Friday October 22nd.  All 8th grade band members will attend the Friday night football game and perform with the Clover HS marching band.  This is a mandatory event and students will be getting a grade for the event. 

**Parents will meet their child at the stadium next to Blue Eagle Academy/Clover Virtual School. You will see the High School band trailer and the HS band members.  Go to the tent to find Mr. Gibson to check in.

STUDENTS WILL BE BUSSED TO THE EVENT

DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

BAND STUDENTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND THE GAME 

PARENTS WILL NEED TO PAY FOR A TICKET TO GET IN THE GAME 

https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/f28d16d0-f101-4ead-aab0-98f302862bb7/events 

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE SCHOOL IN ADVANCED FOR THE OCTOBER 22ND FOOTBALL GAME

 Schedule:

3:00pm-3:45pm  Students will be eat snacks after school

3:45pm-5:15pm Students will rehearse for the pre-game performance

5:15pm - Students will load the busses to head to Clover Memorial Stadium

5:30pm             Arrive at stadium

5:45pm             Practice with high school band

6:15pm            Supper provided by the Clover Band Boosters 

7:15pm             Pre-game performance with high school band 

7:30pm            Game time

8:??pm             Watch the halftime performance from the sidelines!

MS students can depart with parents after halftime or remain in with the HS band until the end of the game (approximately 10-10:15pm)

 

Parents, not staying for the game, should drop off and pick up students in the circular parking lot in front of the Clover Virtual Academy (See Map)

 

Students should wear full length jeans or khaki shorts (your choice) and athletic shoes.  Students will be given a Clover Band t-shirt at their middle school by October 21st.  This shirt should be worn on band night.

 

See flip side of this sheet for a stadium map.( Bring your instrument with you except... Percussionists, tuba players... instruments will be provided for you. halftime parents can sign their child out and leave or sign their child out and stay for the remainder of the game. ALL 8th grade students will need to be signed out for the evening before departing. 

Please email Mr. Gibson with any questions. Nicholas.gibson@clover.k12.sc.us 

Jazz Band Rehearsal this Friday 3:15pm-5:00pm ( Jazz Combo/Alternate Members 3:15pm-4:15pm)

Class 10-11-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread Happy. ( 1-18) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 14, 16, 17, 18 in the band book. 

No Jazz Band This Week Next Rehearsal will be 10-15-21 3:15-4:15 for combo members and 3:15-5:00 for Jazz Band Members

Class 10-7-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread Happy. ( 1-18) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 14, 16, 17, 18 in the band book. 

Reminder Playing Test Today For All Grades

 8th Grade Concert F scale

7th Grade #100,105, or 107 in the book.  ( I will select one for your test)

6th Grade #14, 16, or 17 in the book. ( I will select one for your test)

Class 10-6-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse blinding lights ( 1-70)(8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread Happy. ( 1-18) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Distant Horizons ( 1-25) (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 14, 16, 17, 18 in the band book. 

No exploratory classes today due to incentive day.

Class 10-4-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread blinding lights (8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread Happy. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 14, 16, 18 in the band book. 

8th Grade Middle School Band Night Friday October 22nd

We will be having 8th grade band night Friday October 22nd.  All 8th grade band members will attend the Friday night football game and perform with the Clover HS marching band.  This is a mandatory event and students will be getting a grade for the event. 

**Parents will take their child to the stadium next to Blue Eagle Academy. You will see the High School Band Trailer and the HS band members.  Go to the Tent to find Mr. Gibson to check in. I will have more specific information on where to meet the closer we get to the event. 

Parents can sit in the stands while the MS students are performing with the HS students.

Tentative Schedule:

3pm-  Students leave CMS 

6:00pm - report to Blue Eagle Academy where the HS band trailer will be and find the tent to sign in with Mr. Gibson

6:15pm Students will warm up with HS marching band 

7:00pm students will play the fight song with the HS marching band during pre-game on the field

7:30pm- halftime students will sit and play with  the Clover High School marching band 

Half time-  MS band will watch the Clover High School band perform.

After halftime parents can sign their child out and leave or sign their child out and stay for the remainder of the game. ALL 8th grade students will need to be signed out for the evening before departing. 

We will be having auditions for any 7th or 8th grader interested in being in our combined 7th and 8th grade honor band. This ensemble will meet once a week after school. More information about the ensemble and auditions will be handed out in the next couple of weeks.

CMS 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Winter Concert is December 9th in the CMS gym. More info will be provided in the next couple of weeks.

Region Band Forms are Due on October 18th

Jazz Band/ Combos After School Today 3:15pm-5:00pm

Playing Test Today

 8th Grade - Aztec Sunrise

7th Grade - Revenge of the dust bunnies

6th Grade - 5 note scale

Students will be asked to play an expert from their concert music in 7th and 8th grade. 

6th grade students will have to play the five note scale. 

Class 10-1-21

SWBAT: Warm up with band book/longtones/scales etc..

SWBAT: review music theory. ( Focus on Rhythm)

SWBAT: review music vocabulary (7th and 8th grade)

SWBAT: rehearse aztec sunrise (ALL) ( 8th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread blinding lights (8th Grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March 1-47. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Canticum 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Abington Ridge 1-25. (8th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse revenge of the dust bunnies. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Sightread Happy. (7th grade)

SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb scales.

SWBAT: review #1-14 in the book (6th grade)

SWBAT: review hand position, posture, and playing position. (6th grade)

SWBAT: Buzz examples.  (6th grade Brass)

SWBAT: Play # 14, 16, 18 in the band book.