READ: Important Updates

 

  1. A reminder that all students must be present at every rehearsal as per the band handbook policy that all students and parents signed prior to camp. Any emergency absences must be conveyed by parents to the directors by email ahead of time. As we learn new drill and prepare for the upcoming performances, it is extremely vital that every student is present at every rehearsal.
  1. An adjustment to the schedule for Tuesday evenings is in effect starting next week.  All Tuesday rehearsals will be 6-9PM for all students.  This is in effect for various reasons and should also help out with the extreme heat recently.  The band rehearsed on Tuesday evenings for 20+ years until 2 years ago when it was adjusted. Thank you for your understanding and any adjustments that need to be made. Students will now be able to get a breather before rehearsal, do homework, eat dinner and then return for a great evening rehearsal under the lights.
  1. The TICK TOCK show shirt is on sale until Thursday, August 25th.  The extended order form is on our website. Click here for form!
  1. Uniform fittings are starting soon. Please see the uniform flier that was handed out in classes from Ms. Dusty WIilliams and also on our website for more information about required clothing, gloves, shoes, and compression garments. Click here for the form. 
  1. A reminder there is no rehearsal this Thursday so students can attend DCI Drum Corps Live Stream at Opry Mills from Championships. visit dci.org for more details!
  1. The August Band Booster Parent Meeting is this Monday, 8/15 in the NE Cafeteria. Make sure to be an active supporter of your student and the LONG BLUE LINE. It takes everyone helping out in different ways to make the band season a huge success.  STAY IN TOUCH, BE INVOLVED!

Tick Tock Part 1 Wind Music

Tick Tock Part 1 Music is now available on Charms for all Woodwind and Brass players. You MUST be logged in and be a member of the 2016 Marching Band in order to find the files. It is under “2016 Marching Band Music” in the handouts and files folders.

If you are unsure of your User ID please contact Mr. Womack on the contact page.

2016 Marching Band Forms

Terry Dotson - Band Picture for PrintThe 2016 Marching Band season is upon us! We are incredibly excited about this coming year and all the great things that come along with it!

Below are the three initial documents. We must have the Band Camp Registration Form by May 13th with deposit!

The TSSAA Physical form is required by the state and district. It must be done AFTER May 1st to be valid for next year’s season. Please turn this in ASAP.

2016 Band Camp Registration Form
TSSAA Physical Form (No NOT do until after May 1st)
2016 Summer Schedule

All these forms are available in the Public Handouts & Files in Charms as well as at the bottom of every page of the McGavock web site!

Late Fall/Spring/Summer Overview

The 2015-16 Late fall, spring, summer overview has been posted to the web site. You can click on the red button on the right hand side that says “2016 Spring Schedule”, find it on Charms, or click here.

Please note all after school rehearsals and concerts and plan accordingly. We have also posted next year’s band camp dates for your convenience and summer planning. This is in no way exhaustive and dates may be added, taken away, or changed. 

LAX Wrap Up, TRI Itinerary, October Overview

The McGavock HS Marching Band did a great job at Antioch Saturday. They persevered through the torrential downpour halfway through the performance. We requested that the band not be scored against the other band in our class due to the extenuating circumstance and lack of equitable comparison, and the Antioch Band Director agreed. Apparently, there was a miscommunication between him and the press box announcer and our score was announced inadvertently. Needless to say, the students and parents all pushed through and did a wonderful job and we are so proud!

Please find the TRI Itinerary and the October Band Overview on Charms or by clicking those links.  We were able to reserve the MTSU stadium once again this year on Monday, 10/19 for the annual COC dress rehearsal. Please see detailed times on the pdf.

COC Ticket Orders

The Contest of Champions will be held in the MTSU stadium in Murfreesboro on Saturday, October 31, 2015. This prestigious competition awards the only sanctioned Tennessee State Marching Band Champion Governor’s Cup Trophy. We need and always have a large cheering section, so plan to come and support your student and the entire Band.

You have the opportunity to purchase reserved seat tickets in advance, so get your order in early so you can be seated in the McGavock Cheering Block section! Tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis. We will only have a limited number of tickets, so order early. You can always purchase general admission tickets at the gate. **This year there are only group block reserved tickets for full day (prelims/finals).

This is due no later than Thursday, October 1st. The flyer is also available in the Marching Band Forms folder in Charms.