AHS Marching Tiger Band

Thanks to All!

2012-02-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Laurie Simpson and Beth Nelson for co-chairing

a very successful Solo and Ensemble even on Saturday!

To all the volunteers who helped set up, tear down, direct traffic,

lead kids to the right hallway, feed the judges, and keep the coffee hot in the hospitality room:

THANKS!!!!! We couldn't have done it without YOU!

To Mr. Hughes and Ms. Clement: Well done!

To the Student volunteers and participants:

WAY TO GO!

Your support and involvement make this program FABULOUS!!!

Solo and Ensemble Volunteer Information

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Download a copy of the Volunteer Times and Locations HERE

Be sure to check out Ms. Clement's Website for more information on this event.

Student handouts, and school maps are available on her website as well.

Click the link HERE to go to the web page and look in the yellow column for the information handouts

on the Solo and Ensemble event.

Thanks again for all your time and support to make this year's Solo and Ensemble a success!

Calendar Highlights

2012-02-06T17:17:00.000-08:00

Calendar Highlights for the second semester

Solo and Ensemble at AHS - all day -

Volunteers are still needed!

Please contact Beth Nelson or Laurie Simpson if you can help.

Feb. 18

Early Spring Concert at AHS Auditorium - 7pm

Mar. 1

WTSBOA Band Concert Festival at Colonial MS - TBA

Mar. 7-8

All State Band/Orchestra Clinic at Chattanooga Convention Center

Apr. 11-12

Jazz Festival at AHS Auditorium

Apr. 19

AHS Band Banquet - Bellevue Baptist Church

Apr. 28

Spring Concert - Part 1 - AHS Auditorium - 7pm

May 1

Spring Concert - Part 2 - AHS Auditorium - 7pm

May 3

Graduation Rehearsal (all non-seniors) - 2:30-4pm

May 22

Graduation at Bellevue Baptist Church - 7pm

May 25

Leadership Camp - 9am - 5pm

May 29-31

New Member Camp - 9am-noon (all leaders and incoming new members)

June 5-6-7

All West Trip Information

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Volunteers to help with lunch and dinner times (Thurs. and Fri.) need to be at the Cannon Center at least 15 minutes before breaks to make sure all kids have a ride and get something to eat.
Thanks!

Thursday All West Info

We will be eating lunch on Thursday Feb. 2nd at CiCi's on G'Twn Parkway on the way to All West. They are planning to open early for us around 10:40.

Cost is $4.99 for buffet and $1.89 for a drink.

Please remember that students are responsible for their food costs on this trip.

Hotel Stay Information

All of the hotel rooms come with a King or Double bed, a desk, and a flatscreen television with cable. Rooms do not have a DVD player. Each guest room has wireless internet included in the room rate. There are instructions inside each guest room indicating how to connect to the internet.

Each floor will have an ice machine and a bottled Pepsi machine. There are no snack machines on the hotel property; however, items are available in the gift shop.

Incidentals will be turned off so that students may not charge anything to the guest rooms. The Magnolia Grill will be open for breakfast at 6:30am daily. They offer a breakfast buffet as well as an al a carte menu. The breakfast buffet is $15.95 per person plus tax. There is also a Gift Shop which offers coffees, sodas, hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, bagels, pastries, candy bars, chips, and ice cream bars. It is open from 6:00am-10:00pm daily.

The Marriott is a Pepsi property and does not have any Coca-Cola products available. However, there are Coca-Cola machines inside the Convention Center.

Here is a list of prices so that you are aware of the cost of some general items:

Soda/Water: $2.50 Juices: $3.00 Starbucks Iced Coffee: $3.00

Gatorade/Energy Drink: $4.00 Hot Breakfast Sandwiches: $3.00

Granola Parfaits: $3.50 Fruit Cups: $3.25

Chips: $1.50 Trail Mix: $1.50

*Prices are subject to change without notice and not all products may be in stock.

The Marriott features an indoor pool, cardio room, and weight room. The cardio room is open 24 hours a day and is accessible with a guest room key. The pool and weight room are open from 6:00am-10:00pm daily and are also accessible with a guest room key. Please be mindful that the pool area is unsupervised with no lifeguard is present. The pool rules are posted on the wall and there is a strict "no diving" policy. For our guests protection, a Loss Prevention officer may ask your name and guest room number when using these services. Thank you for your cooperation while they do their best to make sure everyone has a good and safe time.

There will be concessions available from 10:00am-2:00pm on Thursday and Friday during the convention. These will be located in the Grand Lobby of the Convention Center, on the ground level.

They will offer the following:

Hot Dogs: $3.00 Pizza Slice: $2.00

Whole Pizza: $10.00 Nachos: $5.00

Soda: $3.00 Water: $1.00

Chips/Cookies: $2.00

Need a copy to take with you....Download HERE.

*Remember if you're not staying overnight, parents/students are responsible for transportation to/from the clinic each day/night.*

All West Results

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All West Audition Results are posted on Ms. Clement's Web pages...
Click Here

You can also access them from the wtsboa.com website.

Congratulations to all the AHS students that auditioned!
You Rock!

All West Audition Information

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For All West Audition Information be sure to check out

Ms. Clement's website

You can click HERE for the direct link to her site.

For the pdf of the audition times....Click HERE.

For a pdf of the .ll West information for audition page that went home with students....Click HERE.

Hmmmm..Here's the 2012 version of the above page :)
Click Here to Download.

For a breakdown of the second semester band rehearsal schedules....

Click HERE

Saturday Parade Schedules

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REMINDER: BAND BOOSTER MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
7PM
BANDROOM

Saturday (12-3)

Lakeland Parade

8:00 am Band Room Open-Squad Leaders set up

8:15 am Roll Call for all marchers

8:45 am Depart for Parade by Buses

9:15 am Unload for at staging area – warm up

10:00 am Parade begins

11:30 pm Parade over-load to return to AHS

Noon Depart the Outlet Mall for AHS

1:00 pm Lunch at Arlington High School Band Room.

All students MUST remain on AHS Campus.

Uniform for Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and Field Commanders will be marching band uniform (black shoes, light blue show t-shirt, black sock, and gloves), Santa Hats (red and white-traditional style), and light decorations for your instruments that do not interferes with playing/marching. Color Guard has a special uniform for the parades.

Parade Route: travel East on Kings Ridge Rd. to North on Canada Rd. and turn into the entrance of the Lakeland Factory Mall

Arlington Parade

2:30 pm Load Buses

3:00 pm Depart for Parade by Buses

4:00 pm Parade begins

4:40 pm Parade over-load to return to AHS

5:30 pm Return to AHS Band Room-uniforms by squad

6:00 pm Dismiss as a group

Download Parade Schedule Here.

Updated Calendar of Events

2011-11-08T16:30:00.000-08:00

Be sure to check Ms. Clement's Website often for updated class and calendar events. Note the parade practice days as well as tryout dates for All West Orchestra....winter concert is also listed...Dec. 13th.

Please note that the pictures of the calendar may not be the most current calendar.

Go to Ms. Clement's site for the most current calendar of events!

Chair placement results are posted HERE.

Enjoy!

Arlington takes on Bandmasters

2011-10-30T17:15:00.000-07:00

Here's the scores from the Bandmasters Competition for October 29, 2013.

Musical Performance: 89.6 and 90

Marching Performance: 89.9 and 88.5

Music General Effect: 93

Visual General Effect: 91.5

Color Guard: 89.5

Percussion Performance: 93

Honorable Mention (Third Place) at the Bandmasters Championship!

Congratulations AHS!

Here's a word from Mr. Hughes:

To The Arlington High Band Students and Parents,

As I look back on this marching season, I am so proud of the accomplishments of our AHS Marching Band. To watch our students take the field and perform with such fortitude and drive has made me so proud to be a part of this ensemble. They have worked very hard at a show that has both high demand in drill and music, they have always met the challenge.

The support from our Band Booster Board, under the direction of Jack Pearson, and all of AHS band parents has been fantastic. What a great Pit Crew of parents, under the leadership of Kevin Fields and Jon Knickerbocker, that have over seen all the details of staging of our band. All the extra hour from our band parents from sewing, to web site and email blasts, to cleaning uniforms, to cooking and feeding of our band students keeps us rolling forward. All the support helps to make this program as strong as it has been come. We thank you for this support.

To conclude our season, the AHS Marching Band, went to Bandmasters at the Liberty Bowl Stadium with a mission to leave no regrets. When all was said and done, they had taken the field of competition, and left it with no regrets. Their performance electrified the audience.

The individual status our listed below:

Musical Performance: 89.6 and 90

Marching Performance: 89.9 and 88.5

Music General Effect: 93

Visual General Effect: 91.5

Color Guard: 89.5

Percussion Performance: 93

Our students earned the Honorable Mention, 3^rd Place Overall of the 2011 Bandmaster Championship. Our student leadership has been great to keep us moving and accomplishing all that we have to do. I appreciate all the extra time, energy, and work that they do to make this happen.

The only regret I have in this season is letting our group down at Bandmasters. The change from our normal schedule, having a late start in the day, and not having our normal time to relax at the Liberty Bowl prior to the performance. We had two former band members as runners, Chelsea Turnipseed and Rob Erickson, which did a great job but got some flack from the staff and myself. I apologize to these two students and their families for the embarrassment that may have caused. I felt that our students would have had an even stronger edge if it had not been for my shortcomings of this day. Thank you.

Respectfully,

Phillip Hughes

Bandmasters Event Schedule and More!

2011-10-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

Please check Ms. Clement's website often for updated information and calendar dates.

http://arlingtonhs.scsk12.org/~tclement/Clement/Welcome.html

Unfortunately, the SCS server is not allowing updates to class websites at this time.
Here are the updates that will be posted as soon as the server returns to working order :)

The event schedule for Bandmasters (Saturday, October 29th) is available HERE.

Senior Award for the Bandmasters Competition is due Wednesday, Oct. 26th.
Download HERE.

The event schedule for the Millington-AHS Football Game (Friday, October 28th) is available HERE.

Important Information Handout from class is available HERE.

Friday Night Game at Bolton

2011-10-12T12:10:00.000-07:00

Here's the schedule for the Friday night Game against Bolton High School.
Download Here

Corky's Fundraiser and Bibbers to be Washed

2011-10-10T12:02:00.000-07:00

This Friday night after the Bolton game, I am asking that each parent take home a minimum of 10 bibbers to be washed, dried, and pressed during Fall Break. They need to be returned by Thursday, October 27th so that I can get them on the correct racks. I will have the section leaders pull 10 bibbers together and tie them off for pick up. If you happen to find something that needs to be repaired while cleaning the bibbers, please make a notation, attach it to the bibber and I will fix it. I will be by each day to check for repairs. With Bandmasters on the 29th, we want the band to look perfect!!

Thanks,

Beth Nelson

It’s Corky’s Fundraiser Time for Thanksgiving 2011!!!!

Here are the details:

- We are selling Turkeys, Hams, Butts, and Sauce.

o Butts are $25.00 each, $10.00 goes to the students ISA account.

§ A minimum of 4 ½ lbs. fully cooked

§ The product is cooked fresh, then frozen.

o Sauce is $3.50 each, $2.00 goes to the students account.

§ 18oz bottle of Original recipe

o 8 lbs. Spiral Cut Honey Glazed Ham 39.99 each, 10.00

goes to the students ISA account.

§ A minimum of 8 lbs. fully cooked

§ The product is cooked fresh, then frozen.

o 8 lbs. Whole Smoked Turkey 29.99 each, 8.00

goes to the students ISA account.

§ A minimum of 8 lbs. fully cooked

§ The product is cooked fresh, then frozen.

You can email your order to me gjohns07@bellsouth.net, download an order form from the band wiki site, or get an order sheet from the band room. All money needs to be turned into the box in the band room. Please make sure you mark it accordingly.

- Please place your name (parent and child), contact number, and email address with your order. This makes it easier to contact you for additional information concerning the orders.

- All money must be received before your order is placed. If I have not received your money on Thursday afternoon 11/10/2011, 4 p.m. your order will not be placed.

- If writing a check, please include your students name in the memo field so that we may apply the money to the correct ISA account.

- I will be placing the order on Thursday 11/10/2011. NO ORDER will be accepted after Thursday afternoon 11/10/2011 4 p.m.. I will pick up the last of the orders from the band room on Thursday afternoon 11/10/2011. I need to give Corky’s a weeks’ notice before pick-up.

- You will need to pick up your order on Thursday11/17/2011 between 4:30pm – 7:00pm at 12065 Country Valley Drive, Arlington, Tn. 38002.

- Any questions concerning Corky’s orders, please direct them to me at gjohns07@bellsouth.net or 901.413.5448.

- Once again, NO ORDERS after the cut-off date.

Thank you for understanding.

Gregg Johnson

Homecoming Game/Senior Night and Cordova Competition

2011-10-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

Senior Night and Homecoming this Friday Night...October 7, 2011

Oh...and don't forget the 8th Grade Band students will be there too :)

Go Tigers!

Download the Schedule HERE

We look forward to another great competition day on Saturday, October 8th.

Hope you join us too!

Download the Wolf River Classic even schedule HERE

VMI Results

2011-10-02T05:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Arlington Marching Tigers on an awesome performance at the VMI competition!

Entire Competition Results are available HERE!

The Band received Third Place overall in the Large Division Category.
First in Percussion
First in Guard

Congratulations!

AHS Band Sweatshirt Orders

2011-09-23T21:44:00.000-07:00

Order forms for the AHS Band Sweatshirts are available HERE or in the band room.

Make checks payable to AHBBA.

Be sure to include your name as well as your child's name on the order form.

Place your order and payment in the Band Room Box.

Skyhawk Marching Invitational Band Competition Results

2011-09-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

Revised Results From Mr. Hughes....

Here are the results from SMBI 2011.

Overall 3rd place with score of 80.70
Percussion overall 2nd with score of 85
Auxillary overall 1st with score of 90
Field Commanders overall 2nd with score 90

Our students performed a great show. We all knew our performance was with high energy and they pulled together as a group. My self and staff are very pleased with their performance. As we continue to rehearse and prepare for future contest we want this energy and commitment to continue at all future rehearsals and performances. A special than you to our Pit Crew, Chaperones, and families and fans attending this event.
A job well done,
Phil Hughes

Download the AAAA Results Here

Download the Large Division Results Here

Download the Small Division Results Here

Parking and Pick Up Information

2011-09-11T15:08:00.000-07:00

Pick-Up and DropOff of Band Students

 To Parents andStudents, 

It has come to our attention that areminder needs to be given concerning the Pick-up and drop off of bandstudents. This is done for the SAFETY of thekids…period!

A Note From Mr. Hughes:

“Pick up and drop MUSTbe in main student parking lot at all times. This includes picking up in theturn area or down the road. When we return from away football games andcontest, all cars should be waiting in the parking lot, parked in a proper parkingslot.”

The AHS Band Handbook summary coveredparking (item number 25), which dealt with drop off and pick up. This form wassigned and returned, which required signature of both parent and student. Thiswas covered in pre-band camp, band camp, first week of school, handbooksummary, handbook, several additional discussions with entire band. Copies of the handbook may bedownloaded in pdf format from Ms. Clement’s web site.

“We are now turning students into Mr. Duncan fordisciplinary issues. There are NO excuses of not knowing the rules”   

SPEED LIMIT: Reminder: There IS a speed limit on schoolgrounds. Even though it is after hours, you are still expected to abideby these rules. 

 CROSSING: Crossing from the band room to theparking lot is only permitted on the far side of the traffic controlperson. This is the safest area to cross and can be monitored in thedark.   Once again, this is for the safety of your children. Thelast thing we want is for someone to get hurt.

Any questions regardingthis should be addressed to Carl Roberts.   

Thank you, 

Carl Roberts 

1st Vice AHSBBA

 901-355-4654 

Vice1@arlingtonband.org

Ms. Clement's Website

2011-09-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

Please be sure to bookmark Ms. Clement's School Website for up to date information on event schedules, maps to events, classroom assignments, and calendar updates.

You can click HERE to go to the band page on her site.

You can also reach her page by clicking on the main picture from the arlingtonband.org website.

Her "Welcome" page links to the other band sites as well as provides important email information.

She also has pages set up for AP Music Theory, Colorguard, Percussion, and awards.

Her Band Page gives assignment information for each of the band groups as well as competition schedules, football schedules, maps to events, and updated calendar information!

Be sure to bookmark Ms. Clement's website as a favorite to visit often for updated information!

Overton Game Event Schedule

2011-09-08T17:39:00.000-07:00

Football Game (9-16) and Skyhawk Competition(9-17) Event Schedules

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Here is the Event Schedule for the Football Game against Bartlett on the 16th of September.

Here is the Event Schedule for the Skyhawk Marching Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 17th

We need donations of water, soda, cookies/desserts to help feed the kids dinner when they arrive at the Skyhawk Invitational. Donations may be brought to the concession stand on Friday night or to the band room on Saturday morning. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Holyfield or Mrs. Jordan at concessions@arlingtonband.org

Remind 101

2011-09-03T17:27:00.000-07:00

Need a reminder for upcoming band events?

Interested in getting AHS Band reminders via text?

Please note that standard text messaging costs do apply for any texts you receive for the reminders.

You will not be able to reply to the text messages...

they will be sent as "reminders" only.

Your phone number and name will not be given out :)

Prefer to get a reminder by email?

Sign up for this service following the directions below.
You will not be able to reply to the email messages...
they will be sent as "reminders" only.
Your email and name will not be given out :)

Unofficial-Official Senior Band Picture

2011-08-31T16:06:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION BAND SENIORS

Mrs. Whiteacre, Aoife's mom, will be taking a group picture of all Seniors this Friday at 5:30.

Wear Class B uniform

(show shirt, khaki shorts, & white socks).

This picture will be placed in the AOI Program Book.

Please be prepared and remind other Seniors about this.

Don't forget ROLL CALL is at 5:10!!

Thank you for your cooperation! :)

Butter Braid Orders Due

2011-08-30T18:21:00.000-07:00

Butter Braid Orders are due tomorrow!

Be sure to turn in to the band room box.

AOI Trophy Sponsorship and AOI Program Ads. These NEED to be turned in by Sept. 1 2011. This is an important part of AOI’s success. Last year, between spectators and participants we had over 2000 attend. Let our potential sponsors know that many people in the mid-south area will see their ads and their company’s name at a low cost. This is a excellent opportunity to advertise at a great price. We will also be providing hard copies in the band room if they are needed. Thank you to all of the students and Boosters for your help and support with this.

We have sold the Inside Front cover, Front Page, and the Back Cover. We still have the Inside Back Cover. These are prime spots and will go fast. Get in on it now!

Football Event Schedules

2011-08-25T16:25:00.000-07:00

Football Schedules

Friday, August 26th

AND

Friday, September 2nd

Download a copy {HERE}

NOTE

The Band Parent Performance Cookout

and Band Booster Meeting

have been changed to Monday, September 12

due to a schedule conflict.

Times are the same.

See you on the Field!

VMI Tickets on Sale

2011-08-23T04:22:00.000-07:00

Vanderbilt Marching Invitational

October 1, 2011

RESERVED TICKET ORDER FORM

The AHS band will be traveling to Nashville on October 1st for the Vanderbilt Marching Invitational. We are very excited about this opportunity and hope many parents will be able to attend.

Last year, as first time attendees, our boosters WON the Spirit Award!

We have again been given the opportunity to purchase a block of tickets at $12 each

for boosters to sit in a prime location for great viewing of the band.

Let’s support our kids with another great turnout!

**More information will be coming regarding the hotel arrangement for Saturday night, October 1^st, and band performance time. This form is for tickets to the competition only.**

Please COMPLETE the Order Form, and send back to the band room with your payment.

Those working in the Pit and OFFICIAL trip chaperones (riding and sitting with the band) will get in free with a VMI pass and will not need a ticket.

Chaperones and Pit Crew members will be sitting with the band in the band's location

during the other band performances.

Payment MUST be received by Friday, Sept. 9th

Note: VMI tickets are separate from any student band fees and

CANNOT be paid from the ISA.

Please write “VANDY TICKETS” on your envelope and put in the white box in the band room.

Download a copy of the order form Here!

Earrings Available

2011-08-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Whiteacre is offering her wonderful earrings once again this year for anyone who would like to show their "show" spirit.
She has earrings available to go with the regular Spirit Shirt as well as ones to accent your Devine Comedy Shirt.

She'll have them available at the game on Friday for those who are interested...the cost is $6.00 each.

T-Shirt Pick up

2011-08-13T19:09:00.001-07:00

Hello All,

Lisa Wagner will be at the end of practice on Tuesday, August 16th, to hand out shirt orders to the students.

Please be sure to seek out Lisa if you ordered shirts and pick them up at the end of practice. She won't be hard to find as she'll be the one with all the piles of shirts around her!

Thanks !

Please note a change to the band calendar for the Homecoming game: The new Homecoming Date will be October 7th against St. Benedict.

There will also be a pep rally on this date.

Please be on the look out for more information regarding Senior Night in the future.

Thanks!

Butter Braids Fundraiser Kick Off

2011-08-10T16:47:00.000-07:00

Butter Braid Fundraiser

August 10 through August 31

Wednesday, August 10^th begins the Butter Braids fundraiser.

Each pastry is $12.00

($5.00 goes to your child’s ISA account)

The deadline to turn in orders is August 31^st.

Order forms are available in the band room.

Contact Beth Nelson for questions.

Football Game Schedule Revisions

2011-08-09T03:54:00.000-07:00

The Football schedule that the band will be performing at has been finalized. We will NOT travel to Oakland, but the band WILL perform at all other games on the schedule. The White Station game will be played on the Arlington High School field. All other games are at the fields already stated.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Jack Pearson

Corky's Order Time for the Fall 2011

2011-08-05T19:46:00.000-07:00

It’s Corky’s Fundraiser Time!!!!

Download the order form HERE

Here are the details:

- We are selling Butts, and Sauce.

o Butts are $25.00 each, $10.00 goes to the students ISA account.

§ A minimum of 4 ½ lbs. fully cooked

§ The product is cooked fresh, then frozen.

o Sauce is $3.50 each, $2.00 goes to the students account.

§ 18oz bottle of Original recipe

- You can email your order to me gjohns07@bellsouth.net, download an order form from the band wiki site, or get an order sheet from the band room. All money needs to be turned into the box in the band room. Please make sure you mark it accordingly.

- Please place your name (parent and child), contact number, and email address with your order. This makes it easier to contact you for additional information concerning the orders.

- All money must be received before your order is placed. If I have not received your money on Wednesday afternoon 8/24/2011, 4 p.m. your order will not be placed.

- If writing a check, please include your students name in the memo field so that we may apply the money to the correct ISA account.

- I will be placing the order on Thursday 08/25/2011. NO ORDER will be accepted after Wednesday afternoon 8/24/2011 4 p.m.. I will pick up the last of the orders from the band room on Wednesday afternoon 8/24/2011. I need to give Corky’s a weeks’ notice before pick-up.

- You will need to pick up your order on 09/01/2011 between 4:30pm – 7:00pm at 12065 Country Valley Drive, Arlington, Tn. 38002.

- Any questions concerning Corky’s orders, please direct them to me at gjohns07@bellsouth.net or 901.413.5448.

- Once again, NO ORDERS after the cut-off date.

Thank you for understanding.

Gregg Johnson

Follow the Guidelines

2011-08-04T18:55:00.000-07:00

Guidelines for Outside Band Practices and Excessive Heat

Parents and students we need your help in following the recommendations listed below.

1. *Should begin hydrating (drinking) when you wake up in the morning. You should have consumed 24 to 36 ounces of fluids prior to practice.

2. *Should avoid beverages with caffeine and carbonation. (Can cause excessive urination and thus deplete fluids.)

3. *Must have a good breakfast before arriving in the morning. Eat a good solid lunch. Avoid heavy foods, greasy foods, heavy sugared items, excessive dairy products, and foods with a heavy citrus acid.

4. *Water containers must be brought to all outside rehearsals, prefer containers that are insulated. We will provide gator aide in addition to water for all our outside rehearsals. We encourage each student to have a chilly pad or small towel to use around the neck area to help cool down.

5. * If you start to feel bad, you must let us know immediately and move to our tent area. Review the following symptoms: unusually excessive sweating, not sweating at all, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and confusion.

6. *Make sure health forms are kept up to date, especially in regards to medication changes.

Directors and Staff will make sure the following items are observed at all outside rehearsals.

1. * All directors and staff will monitor water breaks and students hydrating properly.

2. *When the heat index is between 95-104, we will re-check the temperature and humidity every 30 minutes to monitor for increased heat index.

3. *All directors and staff will be aware of medical conditions, such as asthma, that could exacerbate heat related problems.

4. *If the heat index rises above 104 degrees, we will stop our outside rehearsals and move inside. This will most likely occur during the first couple of weeks of school, our practices are from 2:20 -5 pm which happens to be the hottest portion of the day, we will make use of several inside areas of the school.

5. *We will keep all students practicing in areas where they can be observed by a director or staff.

If you any questions or concerns, please direct them to Mr. Hughes or Ms. Clement and we will be glad to answer them. Email is the best way to contact us (phughes@scsk12.org or tclement@scsk12.org ) or in person. We have a show to produce, but more importantly we have students that we are responsible for.

Download the Guideline Document HERE

Post Band Camp Update

2011-08-01T12:08:00.000-07:00

Camp Dates have been changed to reflect the correct dates!

Sorry for the misprint!

Please remember that the AHS Student Activities Pass is included in your band fee payments. Students in band should not have their pictures taken during registration.

How cool is the AHS Band? VERY!!!! Nice show friends!!!!

Post Band Camp Rehersals

Tuesday, August 2nd 9:00am - noon

Thursday, August 4th 9:00am - noon

Don't forget water bottles, sunscreen, hats, dot cards, dot shirts and ....well...instruments would be a good thing too :)

Remember registration is TUESDAY...August 2nd...

Check the Arlington High School Website for your times and proof of residency items needed to register your child this year.

Mr. Hughes and Ms. Clement will put out event schedules before each event...the goal will be to update the blog with each event sheet before the event :)....that's the goal anyway :)

Keep up the great work and enjoy!

We Need Help to Wash the Bibbers

2011-07-31T19:00:00.000-07:00

We need help to get all the wonderful uniforms washed and smelling fresh!

This Tuesday, August 2nd, Mrs. Nelson will be at the AHS Uniform Room handing out bibbers to those wonderful parents that can help wash, dry, and iron.

If you are able to take a group of 10 bibbers, your help would be GREATLY appreciated!

If you are good with a needle and thread, there are some bibbers and jackets that need to be either hemmed or let out. Please contact Beth Nelson or drop by the school on Tuesday to let her know you can help out!

Post Band Camp

2011-07-30T13:54:00.000-07:00

How cool is the AHS Band? VERY!!!! Nice show friends!!!!

Post Band Camp Rehersals

Tuesday, August 2nd 9:00am - noon

Thursday, August 4th 9:00am - noon

Don't forget water bottles, sunscreen, hats, dot cards, dot shirts and ....well...instruments would be a good thing too :)

Remember registration is August 2nd... Check the Arlington High School Website for your times!

Mr. Hughes and Ms. Clement will put out event schedules before each event...the goal will be to update the blog with each event sheet before the event :)....that's the goal anyway :)

Keep up the great work and enjoy!

Ice Help Needed

2011-07-27T14:20:00.000-07:00

Is it hot enough for you?

It is for our ice maker! It's trying as hard as it can to keep up with our demands, but it's a little old and needs some help!

Please bring your water bottles ready to go from home when you come to band camp! We need all the ice from the band room ice maker for the gatorade barrels on the field.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

If anyone would like to donate a bag (or two or three) of ice for the next two days of band camp, please contact Annette Johnson or just bring them to the band room! We'll make sure they get put to good use!

We look forward to showing off what we've accomplished on Friday. Don't let the heat scare you away! Plan on being at the practice field on Friday Night for our Parent Preview of the AHS Marching Tiger Band 2011-2012 Show!

Show Shirt and Spirit Shirts Available!

2011-07-26T17:11:00.000-07:00

We're taking orders for the 2011-2012 Show Shirts this week. Show Shirts are $10.00 each. Each AHS Band Member receives a Show Shirt. Students will be asked to wear Show Shirts on varying days under their uniforms.

Consider purchasing a Show Shirt to wear to competitions and games to show your Band Spirit this year!

Order forms will be available during the Friday Night Parent Performance or you can ask your child to bring one home from the band room.

Spirit Shirts are available for purchase from Tami Lancaster.

Spirit Shirts are included in the Band Fee for incoming Freshmen and

Upper Classmen that are new to AHS this year.

If your child has misplaced or outgrown their Spirit Shirt, they will be

on sale for $10, $12, and $14 according to size at the

Friday Night Parent Performance July 27th.

Students will be asked to wear Spirit Shirts on varying days under their uniforms.

Come out and show your spirit for the AHS Marching Tiger Band!

Summer Band Camp Has Begun!

2011-07-23T07:54:00.000-07:00

Congratulations on a great at Pre-Band Camp this past week!

Now....are you ready for Summer Camp?

Be sure to bring your insulated water bottles, hats, sunscreen, and white dot number shirt to every practice.

If you plan on leaving campus during the lunch/dinner breaks, you should have turned in a permission letter from your parents. If you forgot, plan on turning it in Monday!

Click here for an example from an earlier post. like the picture below...

EVERY MEMBER SHOULD HAVE A WHITE SHORT SLEEVE DOT NUMBER SHIRT ON MONDAY AND BRING TO ALL PRACTICES FROM NOW ON....

So .... what's a dot number shirt?
It's a plain, white, short sleeve shirt that you add your dot number on the

front and back

with fabric paint or magic marker.... (it doesn't have to be new, however, it does have to be plain white...think...dad's old Hanes undershirt...)
For instance, if you're a mellophone and your dot number is 9...you're shirt would read M9 on the front and back in large lettering.

Ms. Clement has purchased some shirts for those that may not remember to bring their own....you may ask her about them at camp on Monday...I'm sure she would appreciate a small donation to cover the cost of the shirt you take :)

There will be markers available at camp to put your dot number on the shirt you bring if you don't have anything to create your shirt at home.

You may want to consider having more than one dot shirt....it's gonna be hot...and shirts tend to stink after a day of hard work ....just saying... :)

Need a reminder of the daily

summer camp schedule?

Click on the picture below to enlarge...

Note that both Monday and Tuesday have the same schedule!

Parents....

Please join us for an informative Band Booster meeting

Monday, July 25th

starting at 7pm in the AHS auditorium (theater)

There will be sign ups for many volunteering opportunities.

Bring money or checks to order your AHS Show Shirt after the meeting....you won't want to miss the opportunity to show your Band Spirit at competitions and football games by wearing

The Divine Comedy Show shirt this year.

There will be a list posted for those still in need of

completing paperwork...

Be sure to check in with the Forms and Notary table

(in the rotunda area)

to help get the paperwork up to date and finished.

Are You Ready to Smolder?

2011-07-13T15:23:00.000-07:00

Pre-Band Camp starts Monday, July 18th
......Are You Hydrating?.......

Start preparing your body for the heat now!

Drink a little more now, so your body will be ready to roll for
Pre-Band Camp Week:
July 18-22
8:00am - 12:30pm

Check the salmon colored Band Camp Reminder sheets for Times, Dates, What to Wear, and What to Bring… misplaced your copy…here's some photos that may help:

Which Camp are You going to?

Remember that lighter colors reflect the heat better than darker colored clothes!

Dress smart!

One of THE Most important things to remember is a water bottle to hydrate during the outside marching times…not just a regular old plastic water bottle....bring an

insulated water bottle or jug.

The bigger the bottle the better hydrated you will stay!

Also important is a hat for shade protection as well as sunscreen to ward off any burns!

If you haven't turned in your forms...PLEASE bring them on Monday, July 18th to Pre-Band Camp.... in an envelope with your name on the outside!

Health Form should be NOTARIZED and have a copy of the FRONT and BACK of your insurance card included!

Contracts that have not been returned need to be signed by both the parents AND the band student. Don't forget to mark your t-shirt size!d

Need a copy of the forms to fill out?

Check Mr. Hughes webpages on 2011-2012 Registration.

Remember to place all forms or payments in an envelope with your child's name on the outside as well as a description of what's on the inside!

Band Camp Dates and Times:

July 25-29

Check the picture below for specific times...

If you plan to allow your child to leave the school for lunch, make sure you've turned in a letter giving permission for them to leave the school! There will be supervision provided for those planning to stay and have lunch at the school. Be sure to pack lunches in a container that has an icepack...

it's gonna be warm! Here's an example of a lunch permission form letter....you can download, print, and fill it out to return during Pre-Band Camp.

Mark your calendar for the next

AHS Band Booster Meeting

Monday, July 25th

starting at 7pm in the AHS Theater

There'll be tons of information shared and opportunities for you to sign up to volunteer this year.

We need you to help make this the best year yet!

Information is also available on the

arlingtonband.org website

Have you signed up for an account to receive the band emails?

Don't forget to join us on Twitter for updates and information.

Just click the button on the side bar of this blog or on the AHS Band Booster web site!

Marching Band Contest Dates

2011-06-28T18:50:00.000-07:00

Marching Band Contest Dates

September 17
Skyhawk Marching Invitational
Martin, TN

September 24
AOI (Arlington Open Invitational)
Arlington, TN

October 1
Vanderbilt Marching Invitational
Nashville, TN

October 8
Wolf River Classic
Cordova, TN

October 29
Bandmasters at the Liberty Bowl
Memphis, TN

Click on the picture above or HERE to upload the competition dates as a jpeg on your smartphone :)

Field Work and Service Hours

2011-06-24T19:52:00.001-07:00

Field Work begins Saturday, June 25th at 9am....join us on the field :)

Field Work and Service Hours

2011-06-23T07:59:00.000-07:00

We need volunteers to help with the field maintenance

Saturday, June 25th.

Those students volunteering to help will be offered service hour letters to use towards Boy Scouts, Beta Club, etc.

Please email or call Dan Stewart if you can help!

Dan Stewart 901-219-6108

stewart7730@bellsouth.net

Thanks!

***Work to be done and time is short. ***

Here is what still must be done:

1. There are a few large areas that were solid crabgrass that are void of Bermuda that are now dead. These areas need to be tilled, seeded, and fertilized.

2. A portion of the new field extension must be tilled and re-seeded.

3. There are low spots from the students hitting their spot in the program last year that has to be raised with sand.

4. There is a wash that has formed on the field extension that has to be fixed. Sod needs to be laid on the side of this area to prevent it from eroding again.

This will only take one half day of work if we get a students and parents to show up and help. We can work morning or afternoon Please RSVP to me (Dan Stewart) if you can help on Saturday, June 25th and select morning or aftennoon.

We will need wheelbarrows,

shovels, rakes and

don't forget your gloves.

Thanks, Dan Stewart

901-219-6108

stewart7730@bellsouth.net

Corky's Order Due Today

2011-06-21T14:17:00.001-07:00

REMINDER: Corky’s Orders Due Today!!!

Here are the details:

- We are selling Butts and Sauce. No Turkeys or Hams this time.

o Butts are $25.00 each, $10.00 goes to the students ISA account.

§ A minimum of 4 ½ lbs. fully cooked

§ The product is cooked fresh, then frozen.

o Sauce is $3.50 each, $2.00 goes to the students account.

§ 18oz bottle of Original recipe

- You can email your order to me cdkmr@comcast.net, download an order form from the band wiki site, or get an order sheet from the band room.

- All money needs to be turned in when your order is picked up. (This go around only)

- Please place your name (parent and child), contact number, and email address with your order. This makes it easier to contact you for additional information concerning the orders.

- If writing a check, please include your students name in the memo field so that we may apply the money to the correct ISA account.

- I will be placing the order on June 22nd. NO ORDER will be accepted after June 22nd. I need to give Corky’s a weeks’ notice before pick-up.

- You will need to pick up your order on June 29^th. between 3:30pm – 7:00pm at 4870 Oak Lane Cove N. Arlington, TN 38002 .

- It will be hot outside, the sooner you pick-up your order, the better.

- Any questions concerning Corky’s orders, please direct them to me at cdkmr@comcast.net or 901-355-4654.

- Once again, NO ORDERS after the cut-off date. Thank you for understanding.

Carl Roberts

901-355-4654

cdkmr@comcast.net

REVISED Percussion Schedule

2011-06-08T07:33:00.000-07:00

Download a copy of the schedule {HERE}

Camp Dates, Student Leaders, and Audition Results

2011-06-04T06:18:00.000-07:00

AHS COLOR GUARD

2011-2012

Summer practices for June and July ( 10 am to 2)

June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4 and 11

Guard Camp, July 18-22, 2011 - 8 am until 4 pm

Band Camp, July 25-29, 2011 (7:45 am until 8:30 pm)

Post Band Camp, August 2 and 4, 2011 (9 am to noon)

Contact Information: tclement@scsk12.org

Percussion

Arlington Drum Line

2011-2012

Summer practices for June, July, and August

Front Ensemble Camp, May 31 (10am to 1pm)

Snare Camp, May 31 (10 am to 1 pm)

Tenor Camp, June 1 (10 am to 1 pm)

Bass Camp, June 2 (10 am to 1 pm)

Fall Drum Line Practices [Front Ensemble and Battery](9 am to noon)

June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4 and 11

Front Ensemble Camp (9am to noon) June 7 and 28

Snare Camp (9 am to noon) June 7 and 28

Tenor Camp (9 am to noon) June14 and July 5

Bass Camp (9 am to noon) June 21 and July 12

Percussion Camp [Front Ensemble and Battery]

(8 am to 1 pm) July 18-22

Band Camp (7:45 am until 8:30 pm) July 25 -291

Post Band Camp (9 am until noon) August 2 and 4

New Member Camp

June 7-9 ~ 9am until 12:30pm at AHS

Pre-Band Camp

July 18-22 ~ 8am until 12:30pm at AHS

Percussion Camp

July 18-22 ~ 8am until 2pm at AHS

Guard Camp

July 18-22 ~ 8am until 5pm at AHS

Full Band Camp

July 25-29 ~ 7:45am until 8:15pm at AHS

Post Band Camp

Aug. 2 and Aug. 4 ~ 9am until noon at AHS

Leadership Positions Announced

Audition Results for 2011-2012

Corky's Order Time

2011-06-02T12:22:00.001-07:00

It’s Corky’s Fundraiser Time!!!!

Before we get to the details of the next Corky’s Fundraiser, I am asking for someone to step up and take over this fundraiser. I have taken on additional responsibilities within the AHS Band Boosters and would like someone to take this over so that I may concentrate my efforts on my new positions. This is not a difficult fundraiser to handle. The person that overtakes this fundraiser does need to have access to an open bed pick-up truck. I hope that we do not have to resort to constant begging. This fundraiser is a great opportunity (and very profitable) for your student to raise money for their ISA account. If you are interested, please contact me (information below). I will work with whomever takes this on until they are comfortable. I look forward to hearing from at least one of the many parents that have a child in the AHS band.

Thank you,