Hey everyone,

I wanted to share the great news that we had another fantastic weekend! I am incredibly proud of the amazing progress our students made this past Saturday at the district marching MPA. They continue to improve with every performance, and it's a joy to watch them take the field. Although we still have a long way to go, with three regular-season games, a marching exhibition, and another contest coming up, I know our students are more than capable of rising to the challenge.

I want to give a huge shoutout to our parent volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our students, staff, and I have everything we need. They are the backbone of the band, and we couldn't do it without them. I also want to express my gratitude to our staff for their outstanding contributions to our success. You guys are amazing, and we're lucky to have you working with our students.

And last but not least, a massive thank you to our members for their hard work and dedication. You guys are the best, and it's an absolute honor to be your band director. I love your energy, your willingness to learn, and your work ethic.

Let's keep up the momentum and finish the remainder of the marching season strong!

Remember, "finis coronat opus" - the end crowns the work!

This week's itinerary:

Monday - Santa Rosa Marching Exhibition details here.

Tuesday - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Full Band Rehearsal 

Wednesday - THe Band Hall is Closed

Thursday - 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Full Band Rehearsal
JV Football concessions - Look for announcements from Janet Bautista

Friday - Away Game vs. Pace H.S. details here.

We had a great time in A-Town!

We are thrilled to announce that our students, staff, and parent volunteers did an incredible job at the contest in Andalusia last Saturday. The band was simply amazing and scored straight superiors in every caption, and came in fourth overall out of thirty bands! Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this outstanding performance.

This week, we are back to our regular schedule with rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday, an away game at Milton HS on Friday, and District Marching Festival at Ft. Walton Beach H.S. on Saturday. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is for our students to attend all rehearsals and performances.

Moreover, since the contest on Saturday is at FWB HS, we encourage more parents to attend and support our students. It will mean a lot to them.

Thank you, and see you on Saturday!

This week's itinerary:

Monday 
3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed.

Tuesday 
5:45 p.m. - Call Time - You are ready to go in the stadium
6-8:30 p.m. - Full band rehearsal in the stadium

Wednesday 
3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed.

Thursday
3:45 p.m. - Call Time - You are ready to go in the stadium
4-6:30 - Full band rehearsal in the stadium

Friday
3:45pm - 4:15pm - Band Run-thru in the stadium. Chaperones arrive at the band hall.
4:15pm - 5:00pm - Pack, Snack and get dressed. (Bibbers Down, T-Shirt and Black Shorts underneath.)
5pm - 5:15pm - Load Busses/Check Role
5:15pm - 6:15pm - Travel to Milton H.S.
6:15pm - 7:00 - Unload and Warm-Up
7:00pm - March into the stadium
7:30pm - Game time
10:00pm - 11:15pm Game Over, Load and Return to Band Hall.

The Directions to Milton HS are here.

Students will be instructed to text when we are 30 minutes from NHS. Students are released after they finish putting away uniforms and equipment. Students should wait for their rides in front of the band hall, not at the far ends of the parking lot. Please pick up students as soon as possible. ​

Saturday

9:45am - Call time- Please make sure that you get your equipment and be in then stadium. 
​We need everyone, please do not be late. 
10:00am - 11:30am Rehearsal in the stadium.
11:30am - 1:00pm Snack, Pack and Load. All Chaperones should be at concessions.
We will travel over bibbers down. You WILL need your show shirt. 
1:00pm - 1:15pm Final equipment checks and load the buses. 
1:15pm - 2:00pm  Travel to Ft. Walton Beach H.S. 
2:15pm - 3:15pm Watch other bands perform. Leave the stadlum after Jay H.S. 
3:15pm - 3:50pm Unload, dress, ready for warm-up.
3:50pm - 4:00pm Travel to Warm-Up are "A"
4:00pm - 4:30pm Warm-Up
4:30pm 4:40pm Travel to gate.
4:45pm - 5:00pm Perform
5:00pm - 5:45pm Reload equipment, change into Khakis and Band T-Shirts, then go to stadium to watch bands. 
               Our meal deals may be purchased here, and will be available once we return to the stadium. 
7:30pm - 7:45pm - Contest is over.

Happy first contest week! As you probably know, our first marching band competition is taking place in Andalusia, Al. this week. Please make sure to check the full schedule for Saturday under the performance details tab and read them carefully. 

I would also like to give a big shout out to everyone who made this past weekend's fall BBQ plate sale a huge success. You guys were awesome, and the BBQ was fantastic! 

Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Please, see this week's schedule below:

Monday - 3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed

Tuesday - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Full band rehearsal

Wednesday - 3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed

Thursday - Homecoming Pep Rally - School is dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
We will alter our schedule a bit today to allow students to be able to get home earlier and enjoy more of their time off. 
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Pizza in the stadium
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Full band rehearsal
5:00 p.m. - Dismissal

Friday - Homecoming Game - No School
The full details for the Homecoming Game are here. 

Saturday - Andalusia Marching Band Invitational
The full details are here.