Hey Everyone,

This is just a reminder to make sure that you are collecting your car-wash-a-thon. They are due by Aug. 31st. 

Also, remember that band fare share donations are very important. We encourage everyone to maintain the following schedule. 

FAIR-SHARE SCHEDULE
Fair Share Donation #1........................$55 by August 15.   
Fair Share Donation #2........................$55 by September 1. 
Fair Share Donation #3........................$55 by September 15. 
Fair Share Donation #4........................$55 by September 29. 
Fair Share Donation #5........................$55 by October 13.  
Fair Share Donation #6........................$55 by October 27.  
School-Owned Instrument Fee............$50 by November 13. -  Applies to anyone who plays a school owned instrument.
Fair Share Donation #7........................$50 by May 4.  - If volunteer incentive program requirements have not been (Tier 2)

That's right!

Normally, if we travel to the Pensacola area, we will have our pre-game meal at Chick-Fil-A. Later this week, look for a meal deal sign-up form. We will post it by Thursday and collect money on Friday. 

Monday  
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Horns and Percussion Sectionals
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Color Guard and Percussion rehearsal

Tuesday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Full Band Rehearsal

Wednesday - Band Hall is closed

Thursday 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Full Band Rehearsal

Friday
Away vs. Washington H.S. 
Full details including directions can be found on our public calendar. 

Game Day Schedule: 

3:45pm - 4:15pm  Rehearsal
4:15pm - 5:00pm Load equipment and buses.
4:30pm - Chaperone meeting with Mr. Barrow. 
​You may volunteer to chaperone, pull the band trailer or drive the 26' Penske Truck here.
​Remember, if you chaperone, you are expected to travel and sit with the band. 
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Travel to Washington H.S. 
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Unload equipment, eat dinner. (Chick-Fil-A)
7:00pm - Ready for inspection and warm-up. 
7:15pm - March into the stadium.  
7:30pm - Kick-Off
10:00pm - 10:30pm - Game Over, Return to Band Hall and clean.

This week, students will wear Khaki Shorts, Band Polo, Black Band Shoes. 

Students are released as soon as they are finished putting away uniforms and equipment.
A Remind group text will be sent out at the end of the game, and students should be ready for pick-up no later than 30 minutes afterward.

Please pick up students promptly.

Parents, as many of you are aware, there was an issue using My School Bucks to make your band donations. We have resolved that issue, and you are now given a choice to make a full donation or the suggested bi-weekly contribution. 

I hope this helps!

Monday  
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Full Band Pictures
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Color Guard and Percussion rehearsal

Tuesday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Full Band Rehearsal

Wednesday - Band Hall is closed

Thursday 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Full Band Rehearsal
Parents - If you are ordering your student a meal deal from Jersey Mike's, Publix, or Hungry Howie's, your order needs to be placed no later than 7:00 PM each Thursday. 

Friday
Home Game vs. Catholic H.S. 
We still need a lot of Concessions Volunteers. You may sign-up here. 

Game Day Schedule: 

3:45pm - 5:00pm  Rehearsal
5:00pm - 6:15pm Dinner/Dress/Relax
6:15pm - Ready for inspection - Memorial Garden  

This week, students will wear Khaki Shorts, Band Polo, Black Band Shoes. 

6:30pm - 6:50pm Warm-Up
6:50pm - March into Stadium
7:10pm - Pre-Game Show
​7:30pm - Kick-Off
10:00pm - 10:30pm - Game Over, Return to Band Hall and clean.

Students are released as soon as they are finished putting away uniforms and equipment.
A Remind group text will be sent out at the end of the game, and students should be ready for pick-up no later than 30 minutes afterward.

Please pick up students promptly.

It has long been an initiative amongst the band directors of Santa Rosa County to be able to offer an honors class to those students willing to go the extra mile. We have now been approved, and the classes are available starting the first day of school. 

Students wanting the honors credit will remain in their current class, but their class code will be amended to reflect the honors. 

If you feel that you qualify and would like to be in the honors program, please let Mr. Barrow know by
​Tuesday, August, 15th.  

The requirements are below. 

SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOLS
High School Band Honors 5-6 Credit

Requirements for admission - These are the minimum requirements to be accepted. Please pay special attention because points 2 and 3 must have been completed during the 2016-2017 school year. 

1. Must be an incoming Junior or Senior.
2. Must have at least one full year of membership in the top level concert ensemble prior to admission.
3. Must perform a Grade 5 solo (or higher) at the annual District 1 Florida Bandmasters Association District Solo and Ensemble Contest.
4. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of registration.

Curriculum Requirements (during enrollment)

Fall Semester

1. Student must be enrolled in the Top Concert Ensemble class.
2. Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
3. Student must prepare and pass off ALL Florida All-State Ensemble audition materials before the scheduled District       1 Audition Date (typically in early September).
4. Student must prepare and pass off Santa Rosa All-County Ensemble audition materials before the scheduled               Audition Date (typically in November).
5. Student must complete a five page research paper that discusses the impact, contributions, and importance that one of the following composers has had on modern wind band repertoire and trends. Choose one of the following composers: Gustav Holst, John Philip Sousa, Percy Grainger, Vincent Persichetti, Ralph Vaughan Williams, or Morton Gould.

Spring Semester

6. Student must be enrolled in Top Concert Ensemble class.
7. Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
8. Student must prepare and perform a level Grade 5 solo (or higher) at the annual District 1 Florida Bandmasters             Association District Solo and Ensemble Contest (typically in mid-February).
9. Student must perform a level Grade 5 solo (or higher) at a local High School Band Concerto Competition (typically       in late February).
10. Student must complete a five page research paper discussing one of the composers of the music their top level            concert ensemble is preparing for their annual District Concert Music Performance Assessment (typically in early          March).

 
Making fair share contributions just got easier. The school system has opened a portal on the www.myschoolbucks.com site that allows parents to make online contributions. 
Simply log in or create a password, go to the school store, and look for the Band icon. 
As a reminder, our suggested contribution schedule is:

Fair Share Donation #1........................$55 by August 15.   
Fair Share Donation #2........................$55 by September 1. 
Fair Share Donation #3........................$55 by September 15. 
Fair Share Donation #4........................$55 by September 29. 
Fair Share Donation #5........................$55 by October 13.  
Fair Share Donation #6........................$55 by October 27.  
School-Owned Instrument Fee............$50 by November 13. -  Applies to anyone who plays a school
                                                                                                   owned instrument.
Fair Share Donation #7........................$50 by May 4. - If volunteer incentive program requirements
                                                                                       have not been (Tier 2)

Of course, you may also use Checks and Money Orders. Please make sure your student's name is in the memo line. Checks and Money Orders should be made payable to NHS BAND.