Mark Your Calendars

Below the following thoughts from Mr. Souder is information about ordering tuxes/dresses (for new members) and a list of events for the remainder of the semester.  I hope everyone had a good Fall break with lots of quality family time.  The Souders sure did!  Baby Maggie had a really fun time at the Thursday Senior…

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Alabama State Marching Band Championship

The following information pertains to the Alabama State Marching Band Championship hosted at Muscle Shoals High School, Saturday November 3rd.  I have cut and pasted some details about judging, scoring, and awards below, as it will be quite different from other contests and you should know how this contest will work differently.  Other state championships tend to…

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JSU Contest of Champions Results

I trust you heard the very satisfying news of our band’s success at the JSU Contest of Champions!  Details were shared on our Facebook page and in email to all of our school employees, Superintendent Massey and our School Board member, Angie Bates.  I would reiterate that the trophies (All Superior ratings, 1st place Drum Major,…

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JSU Contest of Champions

*Football Band students will follow the same schedule as Competition Band marchers and be involved in the entire process, helping with logistics and involved throughout.  These students will not need to wear the uniform and should plan to wear tennis shoes, khaki shorts, and the band shirt.  Competition Band marchers will also wear the band…

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3rd Competition Update

I just sent the following email through CHARMS a few minutes ago, as we have been informed that the CHARMS email send issue has been fixed.  Therefore, all parent and student addresses should be receiving emails through CHARMS once again.  However, I’m sending it through our Gmail address book just to be sure everyone gets…

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October and November Events

Attention parents – below are some important details and upcoming dates to mark on your calendar.  This is a long one which includes several performances coming up over the next 2 months. Next Tuesday, October 2nd: Yesterday I spoke with all of our students about the testing schedule / E-Learning Day next Tuesday, October 2nd. …

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Stones River Championship Schedule

Hello all – this is a long one.  Please take the time to completely read it.  First are my specifics for next Saturday’s competition – September 22nd, an approximate detailed itinerary and some important details/notes throughout.  Then, below the itinerary are some spectator notes – location, ticket prices, etc. Because of the required timing of…

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