Monday, March 25, 2013

Atlanta Trip Information

Parents and Students,
       The following information is meant to serve as an overview of the trip we are taking to perform at the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta, GA. We are leaving via charter bus on Thursday April 4th at 7am and will be returning Sunday April 7th around 5pm.
       First it is important for students and chaperones to understand that the rules and  regulations set by Wise County School District apply at all times during this trip. Think through any decision you make in regards to behavior and activities. All all times during the trip you are representing Central High School and Wise County. This includes how you behave in the hotel rooms. I expect everyone to act with the Pride and Professionalism we come to expect from our students.

WHAT DO I BRING?
-casual clothes for four days.
-concert black dress clothes for the performance.
-YOUR INSTRUMENT (percussion all mallets needed, woodwinds bring extra reeds)
-Your performance music and folder.
-enough spending money for four days. Breakfast is provided everyday, you also get ONE meal ticket for one meal in Six Flags. Plan to pay for at least one meal per day on the trip.
-any toiletries/personal items for a four day trip including any medications you may need regularly.
-a good attitude and sense of accountability. This trip is going to be alot of fun, just remember that YOU are accountable for your choices and behavior.

CHAPERONESAND GROUPS
   We do have chaperones attending this trip, it is expected that students provide them the same respect you would give to Wise County School teachers or your own parents. We would not be able to take this trip if it weren't for their willingness to attend. If a chaperone gives you instructions, do not question their authority or decision making. JUST DO IT. While at any of the trip events make sure you are near a chaperone. They are there to have fun with you just like everyone else. They can also help you if any problems arise.
     One very important rule throughout the entirety of this trip is DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ALONE. Even if it is a quick trip to the restroom ask a friend to go with you. Always stay in groups and stay near a chaperone leading the group. This is for your safety, Atlanta is a very large city with a high crime rate. So always stay in a group and look out for each other to make sure you don't lose anyone.





AGENDA

 THURSDAY APRIL 4TH

7am=Depart Central HS for Atlanta. We will stop for lunch at some point on the way.

12pm=check into hotel

12:30pm=leave hotel for Atlanta Aquarium

1pm-4pm=Atlanta Aquarium

4pm-5pm=Dinner (location TBA)

5:30-7:30=Coca-Cola Museum

8pm=Return to hotel

10pm=Lights Out

 

 

FRIDAY APRIL 5TH

9am=Wake up and eat breakfast at hotel

10am=depart for Six Flags

10:30am-2pm=Six Flags Park. Eat lunch in the park. DO NOT over eat, remember you have a performance later that day.

2pm=Report back to bus to return to hotel

2:30pm-3:30pm=get dressed for performance

3:30pm=Report Time for Festival performance

4:30pm=Southern Star Music Festival Performance

5pm-6:30pm=Dinner

7pm-10pm(ish)=Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs

10:30pm=Return to hotel

11pm=Lights out

 

 

SATURDAY APRIL 6TH

10am=Wake up and eat breakfast at hotel

11am=Depart hotel for Six Flags

11:30am-6:30pm=Six Flags Park. Eat lunch and dinner in Park

7pm=Southern Star Music Festival Award Ceremony at Southern Star Ampitheatre in Park

8pm=Return to hotel

10pm=Lights out

 

 

SUNDAY APRIL 7TH

9amam=Wake up and eat breakfast at hotel

10am=Check out of hotel and return to Wise, VA (we will stop for lunch on the way)

5pm=Return to Central HS for parent pickup

 

 

**ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER, TRAVEL TIME, ETC***
 
 
If there are any questions about the agenda, policies, procedures, etc. please contact Mr. Brown
 
 
 
 

 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Dates for Band Camp 2013

Save the date! The following are the dates for the Central HS Band Camp this summer:

Pre-Camp
July 22-26

Full Camp
July 29-August 2

Attendance is REQUIRED for ALL band students for both weeks. Daily schedule and activity details for camp will be provided no later than May. Precamp will be the shorter day while full camp will be a full day. This may seems little earlier than usual. Just remember that school is starting a week early due to the longer holiday break we are getting to move into the new school. Please make sure you save the dates for camp this summer and avoid scheduling vacations or other student activities during Band Camp. Any questions please contact Mr. Brown.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Spring Events

Reminder to all band students that we have after school rehearsal every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-6. The following are some of the events we have going on this spring:


·         MARCH 13 VIRGINIA CONCERT ASSESSMENTS

·         APRIL 4-7 SOUTHERN STAR MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ATLANTA, GA

·         APRIL 12-13 JUNIOR ALL COUNTY BAND

·         APRIL 22 LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR/DRUM MAJOR TRAINING

·         APRIL 23 MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS CONCERT AT JW ADAMS COMBINED SCHOOL (tentative)

·         APRIL 29 LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR/DRUM MAJOR TRAINING

·         MAY 1 LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR/DRUM MAJOR TRAINING

·         MAY 6 LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR/DRUM MAJOR TRAINING

·         MAY 7 SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL @ HOLSTON HS

·         MAY 9 CENTRAL HS/LF ADDINGTON MS SPRING CONCERT

·         MAY 14 STUDENT LEADER/DRUM MAJOR AUDITIONS

·         MAY 16 “ICEBREAKER” MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL & PARENT PERFORMANCE

·         MAY 24 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL