Monday, October 18, 2021

Spartan Regiment Update 10/17/21

Hello Spartan Regiment Family,


Great job at the Birdville Marching Invitational yesterday! We took a huge step forward together. Thank you, parents and volunteers, for the endless support! We are successful because of your sacrifice! This is a BIG WEEK! Area is on Saturday, which qualifies us for State in November. Bring it on!!!


THIS WEEK

Mon - Marching Rehearsal 6:30am to 8:15am (arrive 15 min early) Daily Grades

Tues - Marching Rehearsal 6:30am to 8:15am (arrive 15 min early) Daily Grades

Wed - Marching Rehearsal 6:30am to 8:15am (arrive 15 min early) Daily Grades

Thurs - Marching Rehearsal 6:30am to 8:15am (arrive 15 min early) Daily Grades

Thurs -All-State Playing Test 

Fri - Marching Rehearsal 6:30am to 8:15am (arrive 15 min early) Daily Grades

Fri - HOME Game vs. Richland (MASS BAND NIGHT)

Saturday - Area Marching Contest

All-State Music and Passoff Schedule

We are on a mission to create a better musical experience and better band program. Stronger individual musicians will create a stronger band program. You should hear your student practicing their All-State Music!  These are test grades. Students can retest for higher grades before/after school, during flex, or video submission until the end of the grading period.  In addition to helping students prepare for Region auditions, passoff grades are averaged to determine concert band placements for winter and spring concerts and performances.

GRADES!  It is very important to stay on top of your grades from the BEGINNING! Turn in your assignments ON TIME and study for tests.  Go to tutorials to get help. We need 100% of our Spartan Regiment to pass ALL of their classes. We prefer afternoon tutorials, but if the teacher only offers morning tutorials students are expected to attend morning rehearsal and then are dismissed at 8:05am to attend the 8:10am tutorial. Teacher must send Mr. Klein & Mr. Smith an email to confirm tutorial attendance.

Supply Checks are pass or fail, so if you are missing 1 item it is a zero.  Students can bring items later for full credit before the end of the six weeks grading period. We do have supplies available for purchase in the band office (please have exact change).

Lesson Scholarship Information

CLICK HERE to view Lesson Scholarship Application

CLICK HERE to sign-up for Private Lessons

  • Up to 10, half scholarships are available for private lessons through the Centennial Band Boosters. Please complete the application below and submit to the band directors and booster board for review. You will be notified if you have been selected for a scholarship.

All applications will remain confidential. The band directors and band booster scholarship committee will review applications. If the student is selected for a scholarship, it may be terminated if the student and parent(s) fail to meet the criteria and expectations.


Band Fees - PAST DUE


It's important to stay on track with the band fees.  We purchase a lot of items for the students & pay for marching techs, colorguard techs, percussion techs, & masterclass teachers.  Most of the money is spent in August. If you need a different financial arrangement than the $125 per month please email Mr. Klein.  ALL payments must be made online through CutTime.


Need HELP with CUTTIME?


How to Setup your Username and Password


How to Pay Your Band Fees with a Credit Card


ACT/SAT Dates PLEASE READ:

The 2021-2022 ACT & SAT dates have been released. Please check our calendar before signing up for tests. There are MANY opportunities that do not conflict with Band/Drumline/Winds/Colorguard contests where we need 100% of our members. We have added all these good dates to our Google Calendar so you can see how they line up.


Good SAT Dates:

Aug 28, Dec 4, May 7, June 4


Good ACT Dates:

July 17, Sept 11, June 11


Conflicting SAT Dates (Do not sign up for these):

Oct 2 Marching Contest ALL DAY INCLUDING MORNING

Nov 6 Possible Marching Contest Date

March 12 - Possible Guard Contest or Drumline/Winds Camp (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)


Conflicting ACT Dates (Do not sign up for these):

Oct 23 - UIL AREA contest; this determines if we go to state marching contest!!!

Dec 11 - Possible Drumline & Winds Camp (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)

Feb 12 - Possible Drumline/Winds/Guard Contest Date (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)

April 2 - Possible Drumline/Winds/Guard Contest Date (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)



Marching Contest and Performance Dates:


These dates are required for ALL Spartan Regiment Marching Band members regardless of role/position.  Please clear the whole day and do NOT sign up for the ACT or SAT or go on vacation on these dates. We need 100% of our team to be successful.  It is a Test Grade; unexcused absence is a 0.

  • Sat, Oct 23 - UIL Area Marching Contest (All Day; Location TBA)

  • Sat, Oct 30 - BOA Waco Regional (All Day @ Waco ISD Stadium)

  • Mon, Nov 1 - Tues, Nov 2 -UIL State Marching Contest (Times TBA; Alamo Dome)



NEED Quality Videos post to our Facebook Group


The director team would like to build our recruitment efforts with students and business sponsors. We need parent and student assistance. Throughout this year you can post short videos on our closed Facebook group Spartan Regiment. We will need quality iphone videos of band/guard/percussion/winds camps, rehearsals, contest days, loading/unloading, games, in the stands playing, volunteers….etc. This makes it easier for directors to make a NEW band promotion video for incoming 8th class and business sponsors. Thank you in advance!


NEED a quick breakdown of the year?  Watch this!


Incoming Freshmen Information Meeting:  https://youtu.be/NIcAkN9xXM0


That's all for now! 


Brent Smith
Director of Bands
Burleson Centennial High School
817-245-0367