Dear Panther Band Members (and Parents),
I am very excited about the 2017-2018marching band season!
The panther band had another great year! Receiving their 5th consecutive Sweepstakes award, and several individuals representing the band at the All-Region Band, All-State Honor Band, and UIL State Solo/Ensemble Contest. Currently, we have concert music being represented at the TMEA/OPS State level in San Antonio.
This year's show is entitled "CheckMate", which the band will be playing music selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet’s Fantasy Overture” and Edvard Grieg, “In the Hall of The Mountain King”. This is a very exciting and entertaining show as we work towards the ultimate goal of another State Marching Band Contest!
BAND CAMP!Please remember that the attendance and attitude of each individual student during summer band will set the tone for the school year. We will need everyone there on time with a positive attitude to succeed!Drill design for the show will not be written until after a few of days of camp. This will allow me to get a better idea of the number of participating members. It is imperative for you to attend camp in order to receive a permanent place in the show. Please plan your vacations before August. Our first football game is the first week of school.
Marching Band (especially summer band) is physically challenging. The heat is an issue and I take great care to protect our students. I cannot, however, protect against the physical shock of summer heat and exhaustion for a student who has had no physical activity during the summer. So do yourself a favor and go outside, run, walk, play basketball, skateboard, swim, and play football. GET ACTIVE!! You will appreciate it in August. Our workout song that starts each rehearsal will be to “Believer” by Imagine Dragon. Your drum majors are coming up with something new to replace the running around the practice field! Also, we are changing the summer uniform shirt design. Each student will be provided with a new shirt, which will be required to wear under the uniform. If you would like any additional shirts, please fill out the order form and the pay the price for the shirt.
PANTHER MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM! We are in the 3rd year of our private lesson program and it has been a major benefit to our program. Students (6th-12th) will have an opportunity to take lessons from a qualified private teacher that pertains to that student’s primary instrument. I strongly encourage all students to take advantage of this program. Lessons are $18 for 1/2 hour and private lesson scholarships are available through the Band Boosters for qualified applicants. All information and forms can be found on the band website.
BAND HANDBOOK!If you could please check the band website (under the school website) and read the band hand book. Print off the forms at the end, signed and hand in to me. Please sign up for the band Remind 101 (code 81010 @4694f)
Attached you will find:
- Supply information sheet.
- Calendar of school rehearsals, football games, contest dates
Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Mr. Fulton
Fine Arts Director
NOTE: Please bring your own water jug/bottle (with water) for when we go outside!