Weekly Update

Our history-making marching season is officially over! Now it is time to focus on Region Band auditions and winter performances.

We will hold sectionals to help prepare for Region Band auditions. They are required for Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and any Symphonic and Concert band members who are auditioning.

All sectionals will be 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Monday - Flutes, Saxes, and Trumpets

Tuesday - Clarinets and Horns

Wednesday - Bass Clarinets, Tubas, and Trombones

Thursday - Euphoniums

We are considering placing an order for additional State shirts. If you would be interested in purchasing additional shirts ($20 each), please fill out the form below. If there is enough interest, we will place an additional order.

If you filled out the previous form, but did not receive a shirt and would still like to purchase one, please fill out this form.

We still have a few show shirts available for purchase in most sizes. If you would like to purchase a show shirt, they are now only $10. Shirts can be purchased with cash or check in the band hall.

9th Grade Region Band Auditions - Saturday, November 16th

• What: 9th grade band students will travel to Rockwall-Heath High School to audition for the Region 3 9th Grade Band.
• Who: All 9th grade students in the Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Symphonic Band.
• When: All day on Saturday, November 16th. Specific times for individual students will be announced closer to the event.

High School Region Band Auditions - Saturday, December 7th

• What: Students will travel to Sachse High School to audition for the TMEA Region 3 High School Band.
• Who: All students in the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony are required to audition. Students in Symphonic and Concert Bands are encouraged to audition.
• When: All day on Saturday, December 7th. Specific times for individual students will be announced closer to the event.

LCHS Band Winter Concert - Thursday, December 19th

Grades for our band courses are partially based on participation at all of our events (rehearsals, games, contests, concerts, etc.) and partially based on playing performance tests.

Our performance grades are evaluated using a mastery learning model. Students have multiple opportunities to perform and improve material until it is mastered. We use a very specific rubric to evaluate student performances. Scores are divided into three ranges and grades are based on those ranges. (Yellow= 60%, White= 80%, Blue= 100%) A copy of the rubric is attached for reference.

Fees are now available for payment through Skyward. Fees can be paid online through Skyward or in the band office with cash or check made out to "LCHS Band."

The following are the fees that will be assessed:

• GISD Band Activity Fee: $200 **All Band and Color Guard
• Travel Fee: $100 **All Band and Color Guard
• Instrument Usage Fee $100 **Any student who uses a school-owned instrument
• Percussion Fee: $150 **Percussion students
• Accompanist Fee: $50.00 ** Winds Only

Fees may be paid all at once or on the following schedule:

1. August 15th, 2024 $200.00 Activity Fee
2. September 15th, 2024 $100.00 Transportation Fee
3. October 15, 2024 $100 Instrument Fee or $150 Percussion Fee (if applicable)
4. February 15, 2025 $50 Accompanist Fee (if applicable)

If you cannot make a payment by the due date, please contact the Director of Bands through email to make alternate arrangements. The Patriot Band will not exclude any student because of their family’s financial situation, but communication with the Director of Bands is essential.

We use the band app to communicate with parents and students throughout the year. It is very important that all students and guardians have downloaded and signed up for our groups.

Parents AND students can use this link to sign up for the Band App.

Director of Bands

Email: jshudler@garlandisd.net
Website: lchspatriotband.net
Location: 3505 Hayman Drive, Garland, TX, USA