It's the downward slope! Things to keep in mind:
* Christmas Parade
* Varsity/NV Auditions (Will be done via google classroom)
* Solo & Ensemble Sign Up
* HS All Region Auditions
* Elementary Tours
* Christmas Concert
Ok, so maybe things aren't winding down that much...
Below is your schedule for the next TWO weeks. Please plan ahead. Your attendance at every rehearsal and performance is critical to the groups success.
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Monday 12/2
* 8:00am - Warm up in band hall
Tuesday 12/3
* 8:00am - Warm up in band hall
* JH All Region Auditions at Pampa JH - HS BH will be closed after school
Wednesday 12/4
* 8:00am - Warm up in band hall
Thursday 12/5
* 8:00am - Warm up in band hall
Friday 12/6
* 8:00am - Warm up in band hall
Saturday 12/7
* Christmas Parade - BH opens at 1:00, warm up at MK Brown at 1:30, parade steps off at 2:00. We should be finished around 2:30, very similar to the Veteran's Day Parade. Don't forget your flip folder! Dress as Christmas-y as you can! (This year's parade theme is the 12 days of Christmas.)
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Monday 12/9
* 8:00am - Warm up in band hall
* HS AR in Panhandle - Auditioning students will depart school around 3:00. An itinerary will be sent out later. BH will be closed after school.
Tuesday 12/10
* 8:00am - Warm up in band hall
Wednesday 12/11
* 8:00am - Possible Elementary
Thursday 12/12
* 8:00am - Warm up at Travis Elementary Gym. Perform at 8:15ish. Load up and return in time for 2nd.
Friday 12/13
* 8:00am - Possible Elementary
* Varsity Auditions Due via Google Classroom
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Monday 12/16
* Warm up at Austin at 8:15. Rehearsal in their gym. Performance for Austin at 9:00. (You'll be out for 2nd.)
* Christmas Concert, 7:00pm MK Brown
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All Region
One week remaining!
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Varsity Audition Music
Cuts from the All Region music are posted. Auditions will be submitted via google classroom no later than Friday, December 13th.
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NY Trip
The next trip payment is due on December 20th. Very soon we will be reserving plane tickets and finalizing numbers - those behind on payments *will* be dropped from the trip list. Please contact Mr. Benton if you have any questions or concerns.
Also, trip participants have account statements available with Mr. Benton. Please come and pick these up at your convenience.
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Upcoming Dates
Dec 3 - JH All Region Auditions
Dec 3 - World Finest Chocolate Fundraiser begins
Dec 7 - Christmas Parade
Dec 9 - HS All Region Auditions
Dec 12 - Travis Performance
Dec 16 - Austin Performance
Dec 16 - Christmas Concert
Dec 20 - Next Trip Payment Due
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As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Benton
806.669.4800x1137
john.benton@pampaisd.net