Week 11: OCTOBER 18 - 23, 2021
MONDAY |
Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4:00pm - 6:00pm) |
TUESDAY |
MS Honor Band Practice (3:30pm-5:00pm) MB: Full Band Rehearsal (5:00pm-8:00pm) CBBA General Meeting (7:00pm: CBHS Band Room) |
WEDNESDAY |
No After School Activities - Band Rooms close at 4:00pm |
THURSDAY |
MS Honor Band Practice (3:30pm-5:00pm) Marching Band: Full Band *Dress Rehearsal (5:00pm - 8:00pm) |
FRIDAY |
HOME FOOTBALL GAME (vs. Dawson Co.) Call Time: 5:30pm; Students should be dismissed around 10:15pm. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK CONCESSIONS - SEE THE SIGNUP GENIUS LINK HERE |
SATURDAY |
MARCHING BAND COMPETITION 1: STRONG ROCK CLASSIC (Strong Rock Christian) The minute by minute itinerary can be found HERE |
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FROM THE DIRECTORS:
The marching band has its second and final competition THIS Saturday at Strong Rock Christian School (Locus Grove, GA). We have been preparing for this performance since July, and it is a huge performance for our entire band program. Please make an effort to come and support your student and the rest of the Marching Bears. Information can be found HERE.
Although there are pros and cons to competing, we feel the positive values far outweigh the negatives. We choose to compete in marching band because we feel it is the best motivator for our students to excel as individuals and as a group. Our band’s motto this year is “Best Effort!” We strive to achieve this every day and not just in show performances. However, we all tend to prepare better when we know there is a performance approaching, and a competition focuses this even more than a football halftime show or other performances. It is the same with academics-we all tend to study and learn more if there is a test than no test.
We think there is competitiveness in human nature that can be either good or bad. When friends get together and shoot baskets, it is not long before they are playing a game. When people go bowling or play a card game, they soon start keeping score because that is part of “playing the game.” Band competitions should be treated as a game with no more or less emphasis put on it. When used as an enjoyable activity and means to achieving other goals, it can be very rewarding.
We treat competitions as a test or exam and use the score as a measurement of our success and improvement from show to show. Of course, there are always variations in scoring since it is a human activity. We will tell you if we think the score was accurate or perhaps too high or low for the particular point in the season. Just like school, our goal is to get 100 points. In band there is no perfect score, but our approach is to strive for excellence and perfection. If your goals are to be just pretty good, it is too easily achieved. Since scores start low and improve as the season progresses, we use the score as a benchmark compared to previous contests or seasons. We set goals such as “we hope to break a score of 80” by a certain time in the season. If we reach that score, and we think it is accurate, we have achieved a goal or plateau for the week.
When we rehearse, perform and compete, we only have control of ourselves – how well we practice, how well the show works and is written, and how close we come to achieving our potential. We do not have any control over what other bands show up at the contest and how well they are achieving their goals. Other than doing our best, we have no control over how the judges evaluate us. Our goal is to compete in great stadiums and where great bands are competing whenever possible. We want you to be challenged in rehearsing and want you to see the great bands of our activity.
We try to define the terms winning and losing in other than placement terms but in life skills terms. We have all seen first place groups that acted like losers and last place groups that were really winners in their behavior and attitude. We expect you to react the same regardless of what place the band receives – congratulate others and be humble if complimented. Human nature being what it is, we all prefer to place higher rather than lower and that is okay. The marching band competition scene should be viewed as part of the educational process of our band program. It opens up many opportunities for learning that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.
Although there are pros and cons to competing, we feel the positive values far outweigh the negatives. We choose to compete in marching band because we feel it is the best motivator for our students to excel as individuals and as a group. Our band’s motto this year is “Best Effort!” We strive to achieve this every day and not just in show performances. However, we all tend to prepare better when we know there is a performance approaching, and a competition focuses this even more than a football halftime show or other performances. It is the same with academics-we all tend to study and learn more if there is a test than no test.
We think there is competitiveness in human nature that can be either good or bad. When friends get together and shoot baskets, it is not long before they are playing a game. When people go bowling or play a card game, they soon start keeping score because that is part of “playing the game.” Band competitions should be treated as a game with no more or less emphasis put on it. When used as an enjoyable activity and means to achieving other goals, it can be very rewarding.
We treat competitions as a test or exam and use the score as a measurement of our success and improvement from show to show. Of course, there are always variations in scoring since it is a human activity. We will tell you if we think the score was accurate or perhaps too high or low for the particular point in the season. Just like school, our goal is to get 100 points. In band there is no perfect score, but our approach is to strive for excellence and perfection. If your goals are to be just pretty good, it is too easily achieved. Since scores start low and improve as the season progresses, we use the score as a benchmark compared to previous contests or seasons. We set goals such as “we hope to break a score of 80” by a certain time in the season. If we reach that score, and we think it is accurate, we have achieved a goal or plateau for the week.
When we rehearse, perform and compete, we only have control of ourselves – how well we practice, how well the show works and is written, and how close we come to achieving our potential. We do not have any control over what other bands show up at the contest and how well they are achieving their goals. Other than doing our best, we have no control over how the judges evaluate us. Our goal is to compete in great stadiums and where great bands are competing whenever possible. We want you to be challenged in rehearsing and want you to see the great bands of our activity.
We try to define the terms winning and losing in other than placement terms but in life skills terms. We have all seen first place groups that acted like losers and last place groups that were really winners in their behavior and attitude. We expect you to react the same regardless of what place the band receives – congratulate others and be humble if complimented. Human nature being what it is, we all prefer to place higher rather than lower and that is okay. The marching band competition scene should be viewed as part of the educational process of our band program. It opens up many opportunities for learning that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.
CBBA GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Cherokee Bluff Trunk or Treat: We are looking for two middle school band parents to help decorate and run a trunk on behalf of the band for our upcoming Cherokee Bluff Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 28th. This is a great way for us to recruit elementary students for band in the future. Email Mr. Lonberger at geoffrey.lonberger@hallco.org if willing to assist and he can pass along the needed info.
We are still in need of volunteers for football games. Please click on the link below to view the needed areas. We especially need a individuals to help with concessions. Please remember that each marching band family must commit to one game.
We appreciate your support and commitment to our program!
We appreciate your support and commitment to our program!
It's true that band is a wonderful experience for the students. It's also true that there's a lot of work required to support it! That's why we need you as a volunteer. And, yes, you really will have fun when you volunteer and get to know other parents and band students. Check out our SIGNUPGENIUS link to see how you can help us!
If you haven't already, join our Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA Facebook Group - this is a wonderful place to get answers, share photos, and talk with other band parents. Just search Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA (see image below.
CBBA GENERAL MEETING (October)
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids. We are very excited about a new year with some exciting events to share.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 (7:00pm) CBHS Band Room
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids. We are very excited about a new year with some exciting events to share.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 (7:00pm) CBHS Band Room
Middle School Announcements:
Beginning Band (Periods 1,3,4):
- Missing fundraiser items: Students who were missing items from their fundraiser should receive their items on Wednesday this week. Thank you for your patience as we work through getting the errors fixed. We hope everyone is enjoying the cookie dough and cheesecake!
- Still need candy: We are still in need of some individually wrapped bags of Halloween candy for our upcoming CB Trunk or Treat (details listed above under CBBA announcements). If you are able, please send in a large bag of candy with your child to give to Mr. Lonberger. We also like to hand out candy as incentives in class.
- Holiday Concert Info: We are working on final details for our upcoming Holiday Concert in December and will share those details very soon. This will be the first performance for our beginning band students which is very exciting. Polo shirt order forms will be sent home very soon and all students are required to have one.
- Practice, Practice, Practice: We ask students to practice several days throughout the week to space out their practice time and ask them to complete a minimum of 100 minutes of practice weekly. Please help students set up regular practice days/times at home if possible. Students should always take instruments home on Fridays.
Advanced Band (Periods 2,5,6):
- Missing fundraiser items: Students who were missing items from their fundraiser should receive their items on Wednesday this week. Thank you for your patience as we work through getting the errors fixed. We hope everyone is enjoying the cookie dough and cheesecake!
- Fall Concert Info: Students will receive a letter in class this week with all details for our upcoming Fall Concert schedule for Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00pm in the CBMS Gym. Also note that we will have a mandatory after school rehearsal on Thursday, November 4th until 5:00pm. Please mark these dates on your calendar. Fall Concert Letter can be found HERE and should be returned to Mr. Lonberger signed by the end of the week.
- District Honor Band Practice This Week: We will have practices this week on Tuesday and Thursday for students auditioning for Honor Band until 5:00pm. Students trying out for Honor Band should be practicing daily at home so they are prepared for this rigorous audition in early December.
High School Announcements:
- Missing fundraiser items: Students who were missing items from their fundraiser should receive their items on Wednesday this week. Thank you for your patience as we work through getting the errors fixed. We hope everyone is enjoying the cookie dough and cheesecake!
- Fall Concert Info: Students will receive a letter in class this week with all details for our upcoming Fall Concert schedule for Tuesday, November 9th at 7:30pm in the CBMS Gym. Also note that we will have mandatory after school rehearsals on Tuesday, November 2nd (Concert Band) and Thursday, November 4th (Symphonic Band) until 5:00pm. Please mark these dates on our calendar. Fall Concert Letter can be found HERE and should be returned to Mr. Cantrell signed by the end of the week.
- SCROLL DOWN AND LOOK AT ALL OF THE EVENT DATES ON THE CALENDAR! There is a list of events and a calendar. All parents/students need to mark these events on their calendar - especially summer marching band dates. There is no excuse for not knowing what's going on...mark your calendars!
- Attendance: Please be reminded that if you see that you are going to be absent from class or rehearsal, please notify Mr. Cantrell so that we can plan accordingly for our rehearsals. It is recommended that you notify him well in advance (NOT THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE!). This is the link for the ABSENCE REQUEST FORM if you know you will be missing a rehearsal/event.
MARCHING BEARS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Missing fundraiser items: Students who were missing items from their fundraiser should receive their items on Wednesday this week. Thank you for your patience as we work through getting the errors fixed. We hope everyone is enjoying the cookie dough and cheesecake!
- Meals for Students before games:
From Andy Witt: I would like to make sure that the band has a meal before the games. I am retired so I am able to make sure that food is picked up and prepared before the games. I actually really enjoy doing this. For the away games the kids will be provided with a bagged meal that will consist of a quarter pound Sam's Club hot dog stuffed in a bolillos roll, a bag of chips, a pickle, a piece of fruit, and a water. This way the kids can eat the meal on the bus as they travel. It will cost between $160 and $200 to provide ninety of these meals. I fed the kids this meal before the homecoming game. For the home games I would like to provide something more substantial for the band such as two pieces of fried chicken (Publix or Ingles), mashed potatoes (prepared at home), green beans (prepared at home), and a drink. Another meal would be BBQ Pork prepared at home and sides prepared at home. The home game meals would cost a little more to provide ninety meals. If you would like to help or contribute to the cost of the meal please contact me at revandywitt@att.net. - Saturday's competition: Information regarding Saturday's competition can be found MB Competition 2: Strong Rock Classic.
- Please check the practice schedule for the next couple of weeks and plan accordingly. In order for us to be successful this season, we need ALL students at rehearsals. Remember, you made a commitment to yourself and your fellow bandmates. The entire rehearsal schedule can be found HERE.
- Attendance: Please be reminded that if you see that you are going to be absent from class or rehearsal, please notify Mr. Cantrell so that we can plan accordingly for our rehearsals. It is recommended that you notify him well in advance (NOT THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE!). This is the link for the ABSENCE REQUEST FORM if you know you will be missing a rehearsal/event.
THIS SATURDAY Band Competition (Strong Rock Christian)
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-6pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: SEE ABOVE DATES.
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-6pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (5pm-8pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: SEE ABOVE DATES.
Looking ahead to 2022:
Guard & Percussion Camp: June 27 - July 1 (All Colorguard and Percussion students must attend!)
Marching Bears Pre-Camp Rehearsals: July 18-19, July 21-22 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
Marching Bears Band Camp: July 25 - July 29 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
*Please note that the above dates are required for full participation in the Marching Bears. You can NOT miss any of those dates - NO EXCUSES!
Guard & Percussion Camp: June 27 - July 1 (All Colorguard and Percussion students must attend!)
Marching Bears Pre-Camp Rehearsals: July 18-19, July 21-22 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
Marching Bears Band Camp: July 25 - July 29 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
*Please note that the above dates are required for full participation in the Marching Bears. You can NOT miss any of those dates - NO EXCUSES!
Student attendance at ALL rehearsals are required. Failure to communicate pre-arranged absences will result in penalty or withdrawal from the group. In order for us to be successful, we need ALL STUDENTS at rehearsal ALL OF THE TIME!
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