Parkway South Band Spirit Notes
September 13th
In this issue:
- Edwardsville High School Tiger Ambush Classic Schedule
- Volunteers for future competitions still needed!
- Dinning out for the Band - McAlister's on 9/17
- Stay in the Loop
Edwardsville High School Tiger Ambush Classic Schedule
Edwardsville High School Tiger Ambush Classic
Saturday –September 15th, 2018
8:30 am--Arrive at band room in rehearsal clothes. Set up varsity field for full rehearsal with props, guard equipment and pit.
9:00-11:00 am--Rehearsal on varsity field in rehearsal clothes.
11:00 am-- Load truck. Change into white dri-fit shirt, uniform pants, black socks and black shoes. EAT LUNCH!!! DRINK WATER!!!!
11:45 pm--Load the buses with instrument, polos, and khakis to change into after performance. Don’t forget street shoes!
12:00 pm--Leave South for Edwardsville High School
1:00 pm--Arrive at Edwardsville. Unload the truck. Use the restroom. Directions will come from Mr. Barnes as to when to get into uniform.
1:55 pm--Move to practice field--warm-up area A.
2:10 pm--Official warm-up time in warm-up area A.
2:40 pm--Move to ready gate. Pit moves to performance field.
2:53 pm--Arrive at ready gate.
3:00 pm--Performance time.
3:15 pm--Return to buses. Change into khakis and polos. Put away instruments and hang up uniforms.
5:45 pm--Awards. Immediately following awards return to and load our buses.
6:15 pm--Leave Edwardsville for South.
7:15 pm--Arrive back at South. Unload the buses and trucks.
7:45 pm--You should be home or on your way.
You will need for the day:
Rehearsal clothes for the morning
Lunch (at South High)
White dri-fit t-shirt
Black band socks
Black band shoes
Khaki pants/shorts
Navy band polo
Street shoes/socks
Money for snacks/dinner AFTER we perform
A helpful attitude and your game day performance!
Thanks to all the parents who are volunteering on Saturday! We have a full crew of volunteers for Edwardsville. See below for future chaperone and volunteer needs!
Volunteers for future competitions still needed!
Our most urgent needs for chaperones:
Lafayette Contest of Champions (Sept 22 - Wildwood, MO)
We need Truck Drivers and Chaperones
Sign up here: http://signup.com/go/JZhRffR
Bands of America (Sept 28-30 - Clarksville, TN)
We need more Truck Drivers and Chaperones
Sign up here: http://signup.com/go/vbUryra
For questions about chaperoning this trip, email: pshbandtravel@gmail.com
Thanks for taking time to help our students during their competitions!
Dinning out for the Band - McAlister's on 9/17
Stay In the Loop
- Website - http://spirit76.net: Bookmark the Spirit 76 website on your phone and computer for quick access to the schedule, a Google calendar, recent news, competition results, Craft Fair information and much more. The Members Only area will contain the current printable calendar, Buzz Book, forms and other information considered to be sensitive and not appropriate for public distribution. '
- Twitter: While the website and Spirit Notes are good for news and resources, the band utilizes Twitter for 'in-the-moment' alerts. If you are a twitter user, follow Psouthband.
- Text Alerts: If you want text alerts, send a text message to the number 40404 that reads "follow @psouthband" - You'll receive a text message each time the Twitter account is updated.
- Facebook: A Facebook page has been setup by the drum major for the new season. Search for "2018-2019 Parkway South Marching Band" and request to be a member.