Hello GEB, Please see below for details this week (11/11/18-11/17/18): Marching Band Season Recap Thank you to all of the students and parents for a wonderful marching season! Special thanks goes to the seniors who have given 4 years of dedication to the program – we truly appreciate you! The GEB had beautiful performances and finished off the year with the following recognitions: Little Elm Classic on the Lake Marching Contest – 4th place Region 3 UIL Marching Contest – straight superior ratings Advanced to the Area C Marching Contest TMEA 9th Grade All-Region Results It was a great day […]
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Hello GEB, Congrats to our secondary marchers who marched this evening – way to go! Please see below for details this week (11/04/18-11/10/18). Remember there is no school on November 6th – please know your specific ensemble’s sectional schedule (based on emails sent by your director). DEADLINE for Lone Star Youth Winds 11/04/18 (OPTIONAL) The link below provides information regarding the Lone Star Youth Winds. Auditions for the ensemble will be held on Sunday, November 11th at J.J. Pearce High School. The application form can be found on their website https://lswo.com/youth-winds/youth-winds-auditions/ and the deadline to apply is this Sunday, November […]
Read more →Hello GEB, Congratulations on a FANTASTIC marching season – we are so proud of you! Please see below for details this week (10/29/18-11/03/18): Concert Season Information Now that we have completed our competitive marching season, we will transition into concert season! Here’s what that looks like: If you are in Wind Symphony, we will start 8:20 AM rehearsals on Monday. For all winds, we will begin sectionals as mentioned in your classes. Sectionals occur once a week either before or after school at a schedule agreed upon the section and director. Sectionals occur to help prepare us for the upcoming […]
Read more →Area C Marching Contest 10/27/18 The Area C UIL Marching Contest is this Saturday, Oct. 27th. Remember that we will be leaving after halftime (per Mr. Choat’s approval) from Friday’s game so we can get plenty of sleep! See below for details: Schedule Make sure to bring your GEB black shorts, compression shirt and LONG black socks. 6:15 AM: Call Time – drop off bag in the band hall and grab instrument/dot book 6:30 AM-8:00 AM: Stadium Rehearsal (IN THE BLOCK BEFORE BY 6:25 AM) 8:00 AM: Grab a snack @ the stadium (provided), load trucks, change full into uniform?8:55 […]
Read more →Hello GEB, The Golden Eagle Band earned straight superior ratings (SWEEPSTAKES) at the Region 3 UIL Marching Contest and will be advancing to the Area C UIL Marching Contest on Oct. 27th. Congratulations to all! Please see below for details this week (10/22/18-10/27/18); Area schedule will be released by Monday, Oct. 22nd. Rehearsal Reminders: Monday, October 22nd: Regular rehearsal as scheduled – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (location – stadium). Tuesday, October 23rd: Regular rehearsal as scheduled – 7:00 AM. Clinician: Jeff Bradford (RISD Director of Fine Arts) Wednesday, October 24th: Regular rehearsal as scheduled – 7:00 AM. Thursday, October 25th: Regular rehearsal as […]
Read more →Hello GEB, With having light rain and junior high night this evening, here is the game plan: At 4:10 PM, ALL students will head to the Eagles Nest for pizza. Front ensemble please head to the band hall, grab your instrument and begin set-up in the auditorium. You will get pizza after everything is set-up. All students are to be ready for inspection (in full uniform) by 5:30 PM. We will then head to the auditorium and perform for the junior high students at 6:15 PM. This event will be very similar to our Fall Premiere back in August. Here […]
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