The Stinger
May 21, 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
LOCKER CLEAN-OUT AND INSTRUMENT DROP-OFF
LEADERSHIP CAMP REMINDER
- SUMMER PLANS FOR BAND
- BAND CAMP UPDATE
- UPCOMING STUDENT MUSIC WORKSHOP IN ALPHARETTA
COMING UP
Friday, 5/21.................Instrument Return
Monday, 5/24.............Commencement Ceremony Class of 2021
Wednesday, 5/26 .......Last Day of School!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING SENIORS!
We are so proud of all of you. Keep in touch!
LOCKER CLEAN-OUT AND INSTRUMENT DROP-OFF TODAY 5/21
Instruments must be turned in by Friday, May 21. Locker clean outs will be completed the same day. If you are participating in marching band or would like to rent a instrument over the summer, email Mr. Moon at moonm@fultonschools.org
If your student has one of our music stands at home, please bring it back to the school before Wednesday, 5/26.
LEADERSHIP CAMP REMINDER
All new leaders are required to attend Leadership Camp on June 2, 3, and 4 in the Band Room.
- Drum Majors attend 9:00-11:00 AM.
- All others will join from 12:00 – 6:00 PM.
We’ll send out more details soon.
SUMMER PLANS FOR ROSWELL BAND
Get ready for a summer of fun with Roswell Band. There are several “unofficial” practices/hangouts/rehearsals that we have just scheduled for the summer. Kudos to our awesome student leadership for arranging these great get-togethers!
Our Student Leadership team will be reaching out to you during the first week of June.
They will arrange more hangouts over the summer so we can all get to know each other a little better! Students, check your text messages.
Marching Battery Rehearsals (snares, quads and bass drums)
June 8, 10, 17, 22, 24, and July 8 @ Roswell High
10 AM- 12 PM
(optional)
“Getting in Tune” with your Body - Summer Workouts
June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 @ Roswell High
These are simple, fun workouts designed to get your blood moving and to get back into shape for marching band!
(optional)
Project “Deep Clean”
We need a fresh and clean space! Project “Deep Clean” will take place in the band room June 7, 8, 9 from 10 AM - 12 PM. If you have some free time and want to see some band friends, please come help us get ready for the return of GREATNESS!
(optional)
BAND CAMP UPDATE
New Member Camp
Thursday & Friday, 7/15 and 7/16 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Roswell High
This two-day session is required for ALL NEW woodwind and brass members of marching band to learn the basics of marching and properly holding instruments. This includes sophomores who did not march last year due to COVID-19.
(mandatory)
Percussion Camp & Guard Camp @ Roswell High
Thursday & Friday, 7/15 and 7/16 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This two-day session is required for all percussion/guard students in marching band to learn the fundamentals of a new instrument and new equipment. This includes sophomores who did not march last year due to COVID-19.
Meal times: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
(mandatory)
Fundamentals Camp (aka Pre-Camp) @ Roswell High
Monday through Thursday, 7/19-7/22 (9:00 AM –6:00 PM)
This week is designed to introduce our team and practice fundamentals; it is required for all members.
Meal times: 12:00-1:00 PM (Lunch), 4:00-4:30 PM (Snack)
(mandatory)
Band Camp @ Camp Jekyll, Jekyll Island, GA
(NEW END DATE)
Sunday-THURSDAY, 7/25-29 Overnight Camp
This week is designed to introduce new drills and music to the students; it is required for all members.
(mandatory)
UPCOMING STUDENT MUSIC WORKSHOP IN ALPHARETTA
The city of Alpharetta is hosting a student workshop in June that provides high schoolers with an opportunity to learn from top music faculty from institutions all over the country. Working with this line-up of top professionals, students will benefit from hands-on experience in rehearsal while preparing several new works. They’ll also have the opportunity to discuss contemporary performance techniques, college preparation and more with our artist faculty.
Participating students will have the opportunity to perform alongside faculty at a final concert on Sunday, June 20 (4:30-5:30 PM). Check it out! All instruments are welcome.
High School Contemporary Music Workshop with Forage & Flouris:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/alpharetta/activity_search/58164
WE MADE IT!
ROSWELL BAND: WINDS, GUARDS and PERCUSSIONS
Email: communications@roswellband.com
Website: www.roswellband.com
Location: 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-144, Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: 470-254-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RHSBand/
Twitter: @RoswellHSBand