News From The Bandroom
Once my band, Always my band
Updated March 6, 2021
NOT NEW BUT don't forget - We have a family in need!
Thanks all!
NEW!!! Hawaii Planning Meeting Tuesday NIGHT 3/9!!!!
Here is the sample itinerary!

NOW THE HARD PART! $$$$

THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE,...
NEW NEW!!! Instrument cleaning at school Saturday, 3/13 or Turn in uniform!
If you have your uniform out, you can bring it in that day!
Don't forgot Guard Tryouts Set!
Don't forget! Yard Sale!!! Mark your Calendar! April 9 Set Up and April 10 Sale
April 9 - setup or April 10 - sale/clean up!
We will do that scheduling in March.
More details for the yard sale to come!
RE-POST! ALL COUNTY INFO!
There is only one band this year. We will be recording the event. We plan on live streaming but that is technology and we know how that is.
KIDS - Don't forget to get your instrument and uniform Tuesday BEFORE YOU LEAVE SCHOOL!!!
NEW!! These people have uniforms? Did anyone one turn one in during the last quarantine?
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The 2021-2022 School Calendar has been set!

Band Camp Dates!
Guard Camp - 9-3
Percussion Camp - 10 - 3
Uniforms, Fittings and Fees - TBA
July 19 - 30
Full camp from 12:00pm - 9:00pm
2021-22 Rehearsal Schedule
Mondays - Sectionals will be scheduled as needed
Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:00. There will be a break after school so the kids can grab a snack.
Wednesday - We will have to add Wednesday rehearsals before any Thursday Night games.
Fridays - Games!!!!

Parts and MP3s of our 3rd period music can be found here!
Check out the new Beginner Band Newsletter and tell us what you think!
Click this link for all of the past and present EL Band information!
Lots of great pictures and information here!
Find great pics on Instagram - east_limestone_band

Remind codes!
They have not changed! We now go by graduation year! The list below is just to help new folks or new phones!
Send whichever code applies to you to 81010
2020-2021 7th grade girls/parents - @elbg2026
2020-2021 7th grade boys/parents - @elbb2026
2020-2021 8th grade girls/parents - @elbg2025
2020-2021 8th grade boys/parents - @elbb2025
2020-2021 9th graders - @elb2024
2020-2021 10th graders - @elb2023
2020-2021 11th graders - @elb2022
2020-2021 12th graders - @elb2021
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THANK YOU CHICK-FIL-A ATHENS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

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The East Limestone Band Staff
Mrs. Michelle Priest, Director of all things Guard She is getting me a bio but until then,... Mrs. Sonya Michelle McConnell Priest has been with the band for 110 years it seems. In her tenure as guard director the guard has flourished. From ratings to awards to new adventures in the Winter Guard circuit, Mrs. Priest has led these young people into success. In nonband life she has been teaching English at East LImestone since 2007. She was also the Middle School Cheer coach for several years. She is a graduate of Tanner HS and Athens State. She is Momma/Mom/Mother to 3 and more importantly grandmother/gram/nana/(?) to 5(?) beautiful grandchildren. She is older than me. Email: Michelle.Priest@Lcsk12.org | Mark McChristian, Director of Wind Ensemble, Middle School Band, Brass, Theory, Music Appreciation, Drill, and coffeeHe is getting me a bio but until then,... Mr. Mark McChristian is beginning his second year here at East as our Co-Director. With the addition of Mr. McChristian we were able to finally divide the concert band and start an honest to goodness wind ensemble. Their inaugural performance was at MPA at James Clemens HS were they earned all superior ratings! Mrs. Sam was also able to lower her blood pressure meds and didn't seem nearly as crazy as she usually does. He has made an impact on all of us here and we know next year will be even better! In real life, Mr. McChristian is father of two daughters(prayers appreciated). He is a graduate of Athens HS and the University of North Alabama. He is also older than me. Email: Mark.McChristian@Lcsk12.org | Jennifer "Mrs.Sam" Janzen, Director of Concert Band, Woodwinds, Percussion, Middle School Band, STEAM, Communications, and paperworkThis is my bio. Since we are family I will not be speaking in 3rd person! I have been at East Limestone since the dawn of time. Really, I am starting my 25th year here at East and could not be happier! In real life I have an amazing daughter and incredibly patient husband! I graduated from Bob Jones HS and the University of North Alabama back in the 1900's. Email: Jennifer.janzen@lcsk12.org |
Mrs. Michelle Priest, Director of all things Guard
Mrs. Sonya Michelle McConnell Priest has been with the band for 110 years it seems. In her tenure as guard director the guard has flourished. From ratings to awards to new adventures in the Winter Guard circuit, Mrs. Priest has led these young people into success. In nonband life she has been teaching English at East LImestone since 2007. She was also the Middle School Cheer coach for several years. She is a graduate of Tanner HS and Athens State. She is Momma/Mom/Mother to 3 and more importantly grandmother/gram/nana/(?) to 5(?) beautiful grandchildren. She is older than me.
Email: Michelle.Priest@Lcsk12.org
Mark McChristian, Director of Wind Ensemble, Middle School Band, Brass, Theory, Music Appreciation, Drill, and coffee
He is getting me a bio but until then,... Mr. Mark McChristian is beginning his second year here at East as our Co-Director. With the addition of Mr. McChristian we were able to finally divide the concert band and start an honest to goodness wind ensemble. Their inaugural performance was at MPA at James Clemens HS were they earned all superior ratings! Mrs. Sam was also able to lower her blood pressure meds and didn't seem nearly as crazy as she usually does. He has made an impact on all of us here and we know next year will be even better!
In real life, Mr. McChristian is father of two daughters(prayers appreciated). He is a graduate of Athens HS and the University of North Alabama. He is also older than me.
Email: Mark.McChristian@Lcsk12.org
Jennifer "Mrs.Sam" Janzen, Director of Concert Band, Woodwinds, Percussion, Middle School Band, STEAM, Communications, and paperwork
This is my bio. Since we are family I will not be speaking in 3rd person! I have been at East Limestone since the dawn of time. Really, I am starting my 25th year here at East and could not be happier! In real life I have an amazing daughter and incredibly patient husband! I graduated from Bob Jones HS and the University of North Alabama back in the 1900's.
Email: Jennifer.janzen@lcsk12.org
Until next time,...
