Week 31: April 15 - 20, 2024
MONDAY |
Color Guard Interest Meeting (4:00pm) CBHS Band Room |
TUESDAY |
Mandatory Carowinds Trip Rehearsal (4:00pm - 5:30pm) CBBA Executive Board Meeting (6:00pm) |
WEDNESDAY |
No Events Scheduled |
THURSDAY |
CBHS Jazz Band until 5:30 p.m. |
FRIDAY |
CAROWINDS TRIP (click HERE for itinerary) |
SATURDAY |
CAROWINDS TRIP (click HERE for itinerary) |
As always, please check the band's calendar at:
FROM THE DIRECTORS:
We would want to sincerely thank you for the outstanding support and encouragement that you have provided to the Cherokee Bluff Band. Your support, motivation, and commitment are genuinely the cornerstones of our success. Excellence requires a village, and we are incredibly appreciative of the community's support.
Carowinds Trip Info.
We are so excited about our trip to Carowinds on Friday. Information about the trip can be found HERE.
We will meet in the High School Band Room at 5:30am. Please ensure that you have breakfast prior to your arrival on campus. Upon arrival, bring all luggage and instrument/music with you to the HS Band Room. Mrs. Coon has created a helpful packing list that you can access HERE. Take note that you will need your Carowinds T-Shirt to wear on Friday (these will be distributed to band members at Tuesday's mandatory rehearsal). As a reminder, Carowinds is a cashless theme park, so please plan ahead for how you will make purchases of snacks, drinks, souvenirs, etc. You can bring refillable water bottles into the park, but the bottles have to be empty when they come inside. You can find refill stations on the website. There is also a Carowinds app, which has maps and things on it.
As with our previous trips, we will be utilizing REMIND text alerts. Be sure that you have a cellphone that can get these messages. Families can follow us on the CBBA Band Parents Facebook page for updates, pictures, and general information.
We will meet in the High School Band Room at 5:30am. Please ensure that you have breakfast prior to your arrival on campus. Upon arrival, bring all luggage and instrument/music with you to the HS Band Room. Mrs. Coon has created a helpful packing list that you can access HERE. Take note that you will need your Carowinds T-Shirt to wear on Friday (these will be distributed to band members at Tuesday's mandatory rehearsal). As a reminder, Carowinds is a cashless theme park, so please plan ahead for how you will make purchases of snacks, drinks, souvenirs, etc. You can bring refillable water bottles into the park, but the bottles have to be empty when they come inside. You can find refill stations on the website. There is also a Carowinds app, which has maps and things on it.
As with our previous trips, we will be utilizing REMIND text alerts. Be sure that you have a cellphone that can get these messages. Families can follow us on the CBBA Band Parents Facebook page for updates, pictures, and general information.
CBMS Rock-a-Thon:
The CBMS Rock-a-Thon was AWESOME! We had an amazing turnout and raised nearly $5000 in profit! We would like to give a special thank you to the parents who helped donate snacks and drinks and to those who helped chaperone the event. You can find several photos of the event HERE.
We Need Your Help with Recruitment!
As we strive for excellence, part of our success lies in recruiting new students who enter the program from 5th grade. We need your help in spreading the word about the band program to rising sixth-grade students and families. While we have resources available on our website and social media platforms, the most effective recruitment strategy is word of mouth. Your testimonials and advocacy for our program make a significant impact. Please share your positive experiences with friends, family, and neighbors to help us continue to grow and thrive. You can share this recruiting document. The sign-up link is HERE.
As we strive for excellence, part of our success lies in recruiting new students who enter the program from 5th grade. We need your help in spreading the word about the band program to rising sixth-grade students and families. While we have resources available on our website and social media platforms, the most effective recruitment strategy is word of mouth. Your testimonials and advocacy for our program make a significant impact. Please share your positive experiences with friends, family, and neighbors to help us continue to grow and thrive. You can share this recruiting document. The sign-up link is HERE.
MARCHING BEARS 2024
Attention High School and 8th-grade students, parents, and supporters! We are in the planning stages of the 7th edition of the Cherokee Bluff Marching Bears. Our annual High School Registration Night will be held on Monday, May 6th in the High School Band Room.
Please see below for important information regarding the registration meeting, spring auditions, after-school meetings, and the summer schedule. Scroll down to the Marching Bears section for more details.
Attention High School and 8th-grade students, parents, and supporters! We are in the planning stages of the 7th edition of the Cherokee Bluff Marching Bears. Our annual High School Registration Night will be held on Monday, May 6th in the High School Band Room.
Please see below for important information regarding the registration meeting, spring auditions, after-school meetings, and the summer schedule. Scroll down to the Marching Bears section for more details.
POPS AT THE BLUFF 2024!
Our annual "Pops at the Bluff" Spring Concert is just around the corner! mark your calendars for Thursday, May 9th, beginning at 6:00pm in the High School Main Gym. This concert will feature all Cherokee Bluff Bands, and we will share more details as we get closer to the concert!
Our annual "Pops at the Bluff" Spring Concert is just around the corner! mark your calendars for Thursday, May 9th, beginning at 6:00pm in the High School Main Gym. This concert will feature all Cherokee Bluff Bands, and we will share more details as we get closer to the concert!
JAZZ & DRUMS CONCERT!
Another event that we are excited about beginning this year is our JAZZ AND DRUMS concert. We are hoping to make this an annual event here at Cherokee Bluff. For our inaugural year of this event, the Bear Jazz Band will share the stage with our friends from Johnson HS, with their jazz band performing followed by us. The jazz portion of the concert will end with a combined performance from both schools. Following the jazz portion of the concert, all of our percussionist (from 6th grade through 12th grade) will be featured in various performances of chamber music that they have worked on this year. We are excited about this event and hope that you all will join us!
Another event that we are excited about beginning this year is our JAZZ AND DRUMS concert. We are hoping to make this an annual event here at Cherokee Bluff. For our inaugural year of this event, the Bear Jazz Band will share the stage with our friends from Johnson HS, with their jazz band performing followed by us. The jazz portion of the concert will end with a combined performance from both schools. Following the jazz portion of the concert, all of our percussionist (from 6th grade through 12th grade) will be featured in various performances of chamber music that they have worked on this year. We are excited about this event and hope that you all will join us!
GO BEARS!!
CBBA GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CBBA GENERAL MEETING
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids.
Our next CBBA General Meeting (All Parents) is *Monday, May 2nd (7pm).
*This meeting will coincide with our annual High School Band Registration Night
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids.
Our next CBBA General Meeting (All Parents) is *Monday, May 2nd (7pm).
*This meeting will coincide with our annual High School Band Registration Night
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)
FLING (Flute Intensive of North Georgia)
FLING! (Flute Intensive of North Georgia) is a summer flute intensive that we recommend our flute students to checking out!
June 17-21 at Buford High School
9am-4pm daily (with aftercare options available)
It's a great way to keep up your playing this summer and advance your skills. Some highlights include:
You can check out the website HERE for more information. https://www.georgiafluteacademy.com/fling
Please note that there is only enough space for 100 flutists, so if you’re interested in participating, please register soon!
Please contact FLING director and founder, Dr. Katherine Emeneth with any questions: katherine@gaflute.com
June 17-21 at Buford High School
9am-4pm daily (with aftercare options available)
It's a great way to keep up your playing this summer and advance your skills. Some highlights include:
- Performances and classes with professors from the University of Georgia and Georgia State
- Flute Choir (including playing alto and bass flute!)
- "How to Make All State Band 10"
- World flute classes
- Performances by local professional flutists
- Private lessons
- Classes on performance anxiety (aka stage fright), how to practice, rhythm, sightreading, extended techniques, beatboxing, and more!
You can check out the website HERE for more information. https://www.georgiafluteacademy.com/fling
Please note that there is only enough space for 100 flutists, so if you’re interested in participating, please register soon!
Please contact FLING director and founder, Dr. Katherine Emeneth with any questions: katherine@gaflute.com
Middle School Announcements:
6th Grade Band:
Upcoming Band Concert: The Pops at the Bluff Spring Band Concert, which is for all Cherokee Bluff Bands, will be Thursday, May 9th, beginning at 6:00pm in the High School Main Gym, where we held our Holiday Band Concerts. We will share more details as we get closer to the concert.
7th Grade Band
Upcoming Band Concert: The Pops at the Bluff Spring Band Concert, which is for all Cherokee Bluff Bands, will be Thursday, May 9th, beginning at 6:00pm in the High School Main Gym, where we held our Holiday Band Concerts. We will share more details as we get closer to the concert.
8th Grade Band
- Upcoming Band Concert: The Pops at the Bluff Spring Band Concert, which is for all Cherokee Bluff Bands, will be Thursday, May 9th, beginning at 6:00pm in the High School Main Gym, where we held our Holiday Band Concerts. We will share more details as we get closer to the concert.
- Carowinds Trip Mandatory Rehearsal: All Band students attending the Carowinds Trip need to attend a mandatory music rehearsal this Tuesday, April 16th in the High School Band Room from 4:00 – 6:00pm. All 8th Grade students should meet in the Middle School Band Room immediately after school, and Mr. Lonberger will walk all 8th Grade students up to the High School for rehearsal. Parents should pick up students at 6:00pm near the band trailers outside the High School Band Room.
- Carowinds Trip is FRIDAY: Please be sure to read the "From the Directors" section above regarding the Carowinds Trip. You can find additional information about the trip HERE.
- High School Marching Band Info: We hope that all rising 9th Grade students are making plans to participate in our Marching Bears this fall. All details about auditions for percussion and color guard, summer dates, weekly schedule once school begins, and our Marching Band Registration Night can be found at the bottom of This Week in Band under the “Marching Bears Announcements.” Please let us know if you have any questions about Marching Band.
High School Announcements:
- Carowinds Trip Mandatory Rehearsal: All Band students attending the Carowinds Trip need to attend a mandatory music rehearsal this Tuesday, April 16th from 4:00 – 6:00pm. We will distribute trip t-shirts, sign-up for seats on the bus, and discuss final trip details before Friday.
- Carowinds Trip is FRIDAY: Please be sure to read the "From the Directors" section above regarding the Carowinds Trip. You can find additional information about the trip HERE.
- Color Guard, Marching Percussion, and Drum Major auditions: Auditions for these entities within the Marching Bears can be found below in the Marching Bears section.
- Jazz Band Continues on Thursday: Jazz Band rehearsals have so fun! We will meet again this Thursday after school until 5:30pm. We are gearing up for our upcoming Jazz & Drums Concert scheduled for May 14th in the CBMS Cafeteria.
- Pops at the Bluff 2024: Another date to mark on your calendar is our annual "Pops at the Bluff" concert. This fantastic event, which is for all Cherokee Bluff Bands, will be Thursday, May 9th, beginning at 6:00pm in the High School Main Gym. We will share more details as we get closer to the concert.
- Marching Bears 2024: We are in the planning stages of the 7th edition of the Cherokee Bluff Marching Bears. Please see below for important information regarding the registration meeting, spring auditions, after-school meetings, and the summer schedule. Scroll down to the Marching Bears section for more details.
- SCROLL DOWN AND LOOK AT ALL OF THE EVENT DATES ON THE CALENDAR! There is a list of events and a calendar. All parents and students need to mark these events on their own individual calendars. There is no excuse for not knowing what's going on - please mark your calendars!
- Attendance: Every parent and student should read the ATTENDANCE POLICY. 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 that you will be missing a rehearsal or event.
MARCHING BEARS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are very excited about our upcoming season with the Marching Bears. Information about auditions, meetings, and rehearsals can be found below.
2024 color guard information:
2024 Marching Percussion Information:
2024 Marching Bears Information
Information about the Marching Bears can be found by clicking the button below. After arriving on the Marching Bears page, scroll to the bottom to find: the summer schedule, band camp info., full marching band schedule for the season, and other marching band resources for parents and students.
Student attendance at ALL rehearsals is required. Failure to communicate pre-arranged absences will result in a penalty or withdrawal from the group. In order for us to be successful, we need ALL STUDENTS at rehearsal ALL OF THE TIME!
Marching Bears Weekly Practice Schedule
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-7pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: 9/14, 9/28, 10/11
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-7pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: 9/14, 9/28, 10/11
Looking ahead to 2024:
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 24 - June 28 (All Colorguard and Percussion students must attend!)
- Parent Meeting: July 14 (CBHS Theater - 5:00pm)
- Marching Bears Pre-Camp Rehearsals: July 15-16, July 18-19 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
- Marching Bears Band Camp: July 22 - July 26 (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!
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