A few things going into the upcoming weeks.

Week at a glance

Monday, January 27 (YES there is still rehearsal)
Tutoring 3:15-4:15
Dinner 4:15-5:00
Transit 5:00-5:30
Rehearsal 5:30-8:30

Those participating in District Orchestra Day Rehearsal will join us after.

Wednesday, January 29
Tutoring 2:30-3:30
Sectionals 3:30-4:15
Dinner 4:15-5:00
Transit 5:00-5:30
Rehearsal 5:30-8:30

Tutoring
Please make sure you are attending tutoring. We are literally giving you time to do your homework. I find it hard to believe you are going to go home after a long rehearsal and do it then. I’ve been getting a lot of kids coming to me saying, “I don’t have homework,” or, “Do I HAVE to go to tutoring today.” The answer, and the expectation is yes. If you don’t have homework, help someone who does. Or take the time to mentally rest.

Dinner Breaks
I also have a lot of students either late to rehearsal or complaining because the dinner breaks are too short. The answer? Plan ahead. Nobody should be trying to run to McDonalds or Panda to grab food. Please remember the expectation. We don’t leave for dinner. This is to maximize the short time we have together. We only have 2 more weeks of having to transport to the middle school. Once we are at the HS full time, we will get an extra 15 minutes of dinner. This week, I have stretched it to 45 minutes. Please make sure you are prepared.

Props
We will have a prop meeting at the end of rehearsal on Wednesday in the band room. I need 4-5 band parents who are willing to help construct them. At this meeting, we will plan a shopping day and building day.

Show Host
Please make sure your calendar is clear the afternoon/evening of Friday, February 21. We are very lucky to have been awarded a show to host. It is a HUGE fundraising opportunity and we need every parent’s help (just like the marching band show).

Coffee
The coffee has FINALLY arrived! (After many angry phone calls to Krispy Kreme). It will be sent home with your students on Monday.

Sign-Up Genius
Mrs. Varner is working on the signup genius for the competition, and all of our away events.
shsmusic.rocks/indoor-show

Thank you all for all of your support. This show is coming along nicely, and I can’t wait to premiere it at our very own competition!!!

Tom Cervenka
Assistant Marching Band Director
Indoor Percussion Director
Sahuarita High School
www.sahuaritamusic.org