Hello GEB,
Below you will find the details for this week (10/24-10/29):
Region 3 UIL Marching Contest Results
It was a great day for the GEB, as it earned straight superior ratings (SWEEPSTAKES) from all three judges at the the Region 3 UIL Marching Contest and has advanced to the Area C Marching Contest!
*students, you MUST be present and on-time to all rehearsals this week as we head to Area – NO EXCUSES! You will need your dot book as we will be re-checking sets.
Spirit Night 10/25/16
Band Spirit/Fundraising Night at Texadelphia!
Tuesday, Oct. 25th
Come by anytime from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Experience the greatness of Texadelphia, located at 100 S. Central Expy, Suite 44, Richardson, TX 75080. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the band, so tell everyone you know to come eat at Texadelphia, and be sure to mention the Golden Eagle Band!
This is a wonderful, no brainer way to raise money for the band program… you gotta eat!
Friday Morning Rehearsal 10/28/16
Remember that on game days we rehearse with the Eaglettes. Bring your flip folders stuffed with this week’s drill team tune (which happens to be Dynamite again). Anyone who forget’s his/her flip folder and drill team tune at this rehearsal will automatically fail inspection for this week so make sure you remember!
You can always find the “drill team tune” for the week by going to the Official Band Calendar at www.richardsonband.org.
RHS vs Berkner (AWAY) 10/28/16
The second to last game of the year is coming up this Friday night! As always, full details can be found on the Official Band Calendar at www.richardsonband.org.
Game Details
Drill Team Tune: Dynamite
Dinner Served: 4:10pm (Eagles Nest) for students who are sign up for Meal Plan
Inspection: 5:00pm
Depart for Wildcat-Ram Stadium: 5:15pm
9449 Church Road, Dallas, Texas 75231
Kickoff: 7:30pm
Full Uniform: marching shoes, black socks (mid calf length or higher), bibbers (uniform pants), GEB underarmor, jacket, baldric (sash), shako (hat).
Guard – Contest Uniform
*failure to have the items mentioned above as well as not having your instrument, flip folder, lyre and FILLED water bottle with water will result in failing inspection. As a reminder we do not talk during inspection lines.
Other reminders include:
No nail polish/make-up
No jewelry (earrings, necklaces, rings, etc.)
No unnatural hair colors (blue, green, etc.)
Boys – clean shaven or trimmed facial hair
Girls – show hair
Sunblock/mosquito repellant
Area C Marching Contest 10/29/16
Schedule for the Area C Marching Contest will be released on Monday afternoon. Once I receive the information you will receive all of the details for this event in a separate email.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 5: RISD Spirit Run – required for ALL section leaders / drumline.
Saturday, November 12: 9th Grade All-Region – required for ALL members in Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band. Highly encouraged for Concert Band members
Spring Trip (Corpus Christi) – Commitment Trip Form and NON-REFUNDABLE down payment ($100) Due 11/09/16
I am attaching the 2017 spring trip information once again for your convinience; packet includes brief information of the trip, payment schedule, TEA excused classes, trip commitment form and cancellation form. The Trip Commitment Form is due to the band safe by November 9th along with your first non-refundable payment of $100. Student must be eligible after the 3rd 9 weeks to be able to attend the trip based on state guidelines. Failure to pass non-exempt classes, will result in not attending trip and money being unable to be refunded.
Thank you,
Mr. Marquez