New Stuff

Hey Band!
I have some updates.
There will be a band booster meeting on Monday April 6th. If you are going on the spring trip, please plan on attending. If you have a truly legitimate reason for not going, please get it cleared with Mr. P.

We will be leaving for the spring trip to Williamsburg on April 17th at 9:30 AM.
Plan on returning home by approximately 3:15PM on the 19th.

May 14th will be the Band Awards Banquet. Make sure that you come!


I am pleased to announce the Spotsylvania High School 2009-2010 Marching Band Show:

PICANTE

It's a pretty intense Latin show with some really sweet trumpet and drum sections! Check out the link in the top right to listen to the music.


There will be more about leadership camp and mini band camp soon. As the new season approaches rapidly, stay connected for the upcoming dates and events.

-Danny Holland
Student Director

Bingo

Due to snow, we weren't able to get the bingo packets to most of you until late last week. Remember the Vera Bradley/ Basket bingo will be this Saturday, March 14th, doors opening at 6:00 pm and beginning at 7. Remember, each band member and one adult must work a mandatory 2 bingo's. I believe that set-up begins around 4. Those who are also taking the SAT that day, there shouldn't be any conflict between the two.

Interested in Joining the Marching Band?

Great!
The SHS Marching Knights are more than just a band, it's a huge family!
If you go to Spotsylvania High School, then visit Mr. P in the band room at the end of the fine arts wing for more info about joining us for the 2009-2010 season. If you are a rising freshman from Post Oak or Spotsylvania Middle School, please talk to your band directors there. They will be more than happy to give you extra information.
The typical marching band consists of:
Wind Section: piccolos, flutes, clarinets, trumpets, mellophones, alto saxes, tenor saxes, bari saxes, bass clarinets, trombones, baritones, sousaphones (marching tuba).
Drumline: quads, snares, bass drums, cymbals
Pit: marimba, xylophone, and optional timpani, windchimes, bass guitar, etc.
Colorguard: flags, rifles, sabres, and majorettes (twirlers).
I would really like to see our low brass and pit grow this year. If you have played tuba, baritone, or french horn, then you could easily adapt to their marching equivalents. However, anyone who can play a band instrument or has any musical experience whatsoever is welcomed to learn and be part of the band.
If you have played xylophone, or even piano, it will be easy for you to learn how to play various pit equipment. Still having any questions? Then email me, Danny Holland, the student director at rctycoon135@comcast.net for more details.
PS: Attention Band Members! More info about the Spring Trip and Bingo soon!
-Danny Holland

Refurbished Blog

Hello everyone. I hope everyone is having a successful school year. I have refurbished the blog, and added a few new gadgets to it. Just a reminder, Marching Band photos will be on March 23rd, during the entire school day, in the band room. DON'T FORGET! We want ALL band, drum line, and color guard members to be in the portrait. If anyone has any band pictures from the past year that they would like to donate to me, it would be much appreciated.
Leadership Camp and Mini Band Camp are approaching rapidly. (only 2 months).
More about that when the time comes.
Have a safe and successful rest of the year. Come see me in school if you have any questions concerning band pictures. Thanks.
-Danny Holland