#1.  Monday starts our sectional days with WOODWINDS & PERCUSSION until 5:30pm.  Woodwind need to plan to be OUTSIDE during rehearsal.
 
#2.  ALL Students should GO HOME ON TUESDAYS if at all possible and return @ 6pm for rehearsal.  Students who stay are required to remain in the band room from 4-6. 
 
#3.  Our second home football game vs Forestview is THIS Friday, August 30th and is Full Band! 
 
#4.  WE NEED HELP FOR THE PANTHER P GAMES on August 29th & August 31st!  See CHARMS to sign-up!
 
#5.  We will be taking a “select” pep band to the South Point away game on Friday, September 6th to perform at the Patriotism Bowl at Pre-Game.  There will be an additional 10 spots open for additional students who would like to attend.  The list of students attending this game will be posted on Monday.
 
#6.  Please mark your calendars for September 13th & 14th.  We will be having a clinic at the stadium with our music & drill writer Tim Hinton on the 13th from 6-10 and the 14th from 9-1 and will be having a parent preview of MATADOR on the 14th @ 7pm!
 
#7. There are many students who are not current on their band fees.  At this point all students should have paid at least $325 of their band fees. The next band fee payment is due on September 15th!
 
#8.  Please be reminded that NO practice/performance is considered optional.  It is not appropriate to miss any rehearsal.  The allowed excused absences are listed in the handbook.  In the event that you cannot attend a rehearsal /performance it is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to inform Mr. Gulledge, Mrs. Loftis or Mr. Hall.  Students who have unexcused absences face the following consequences: grade reduction, detention, and even removal from the program.  We have no “bench” to pull from.  If you are absent the entire group suffers!

First week of school is here!  Below are a few reminders for this very important week!

#1.  Normal rehearsals start-up this week.  Tuesday is 6-9 & Thursday is until 6pm.  Students should GO HOME ON TUESDAYS if at all possible and return @ 6pm for rehearsal.  Students who stay will be required to remain in the band room from 4pm – 6pm.  NO REHEARSAL ON MONDAY 8/19!
 
#2.  The Attractions Fundraiser started last week! Books are $20.  Student makes $7 per book.  Turn in book sales on Tuesday evenings for prizes!  FINAL TURN IN – TUESDAY, AUGUST 21st!
 
#3.  The Clover Band will be playing at the “Cougar Burn” on Thursday, August 22nd!  Call time: 7:30pm! 
 
#4.  First football game vs York is THIS Friday, August 23rd.  Full Band!  MORE DETAILS LATER THIS WEEK!
 
#5.  We will have our 1st Mini-Camp THIS coming SATURDAY from 9-5.  This is a mandatory event and has been on the calendar so please make sure you’ve made plans to attend.  The Band Boosters will be feeding you lunch!
 
#6.  WE NEED HELP FOR THE PANTHER PRE-SEASON GAMES on August 29th!  See CHARMS to sign-up!
 
#7. There are many students who are not current on their band fees.  At this point all students should have paid at least $325 of their band fees. The next band fee payment is due on September 15th!
 
#8.  Please be reminded that NO practice/performance is considered optional.  It is not appropriate to miss any rehearsal.  The allowed excused absences are listed in the handbook.  In the event that you cannot attend a rehearsal /performance it is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to inform Mr. Gulledge, Mrs. Loftis or Mr. Hall.  Students who have unexcused absences face the following consequences: grade reduction, detention, and even removal from the program.  We have no “bench” to pull from.  If you are absent the entire group suffers!

We had a GREAT 1st week of camp last week!  The students are working very hard and are doing an OUTSTANDING JOB!  The big week is ahead and we need everyone ready to go so we can max-out this big week of camp! 

Below are some reminders for the week:

#1.  Band Camp Week #2 – August 5 – August 9:  8am-9pm Lunch & Dinner provided!  This is our big week of camp and  we could sure use your help!  Please check CHARMS for volunteer opportunities
 
#2.  Student registration is this week.  We ask that students plan to go to the afternoon registration session so that we can have everyone at our morning camp sessions learning drill! 
 
#3.  PARENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL – THURSDAY @ 7PM - BAND ROOM!  ALL PARENTS SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND! 
 
#4.  The Attractions Fundraiser started last week! Books are $20.  Student makes $7 per book.  Turn in book sales on Tuesday evenings for prizes!  FINAL TURN IN – TUESDAY, AUGUST 21st!
 
#5.  WE NEED HELP FOR THE PANTHER PRE-SEASON GAMES on August 16th & 29th!  Please see CHARMS to sign up!
 
#6. The Clover HS Band will be playing at the Clover School District Convocation on Tuesday, August 13th.  Call time is  8:30am and we will perform at 10:00am.  Rides should be available by 10:30am.  (NO PIT OR GUARD)
 
#7.  Please remember that we have (2) rehearsals next week on Tuesday, August 13th & Thursday, August 15th 5-9 These are VERY important rehearsals and attendance is not optional.
 
#8.  The Clover Band will be playing at the “Cougar Burn” on Thursday, August 22nd!  Call time: 7:30pm! 
 
#9.  First football game vs York is Friday, August 23rd.  Full Band!