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Posted by BandDirector on Friday, July 30, 2010 (04:07:53) (1 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

ICC Band Camp

All students attending ICC Band Camp as Resident Campers will be transported by bus from the Band Hall at 12:45 P.M. All Resident Campers are required to ride the bus to ICC. We will also provide a bus back to the Band Hall when camp is over at the end of the week. We are taking a bus and need everyone to ride it for several reasons, the most important being that I think it's the best idea. I want everyone to arrive at the same time so that I can make sure everything is settled for everyone, particularly with rooming and class schedules. There are around 600 campers arriving on a small campus within a short time frame (if you'll read your letter, you will notice that it says "NO EARLIER than 1:00"...the reasons for this are the same as my reasons for wanting everyone to arrive together). The fewer cars there are to keep up with, the better. Additionally, I do not want students who can drive to have a vehicle on campus during the week for obvious reasons. It would be impossible to keep up with whether or not a student drove themselves or a parent dropped them off unless we all arrive at once. Some parents have expressed interest in cleaning their students' rooms; this is fine, but having stayed in the dorms at ICC, I can assure you that they will be very clean.

Remember to bring your $10 key deposit. This will be returned when you turn in your key. If you play two different instruments and are taking a marching class or another ensemble, make sure you take both instruments.

Posted by BandDirector on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 (21:19:54) (19 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Summer Update

Show Music

New halftime show drill videos are available on the video page. Music and recordings will be posted as soon as possible.

Band Booster Meetings

The Band Boosters will not meet during the months of June and July. The first meeting for the 2010-2011 school year will be on August 6th, following the 2010-2011 Aggie Band Sneak Preview event. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend!


Be sure to check the website frequently throughout the summer for more updates and important information. Have a great summer!

Posted by AggieBand on Monday, June 07, 2010 (22:36:18) (33 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Important Dates

Please click here to download the list of important dates that was distributed before school ended. Color Guard and Key Dancer dates will be posted later.

Have a GREAT summer!

Posted by BandDirector on Friday, May 28, 2010 (19:39:59) (33 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Visual Ensemble Tryouts - Round 2 Results

Congratulations to the following girls for scoring high enough to be a Key Dancer for the 2010-2011 season (listed in order of tryout number). All girls listed need to report to the Old Gym for a photograph immediately. Friends and families are welcome.

Meagan Pugh
Katie Taylor
Lakin Lawler
Anna Lauren Dearen
Stephanie Esparza
Rylee Scott
Addison Wiginton
Heather Hopson
Kenya Cooper
Andrea Roden
Lauren Pope
Laken Skinner
Mary Katherine Holloway
Ashley Tice
Kinah Gates
Maddie Page
Katie Childers
Jordan Babb

Thanks to all girls for trying out and putting in a week of hard work!

Posted by BandDirector on Saturday, April 24, 2010 (02:21:49) (81 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Drum Major Tryouts

Congratulations to Wilson Hood for being selected as drum major for the Hamilton Aggie Bands. Also, congratulations to Justin Sanderson for being selected as Assistant Drum Major. All eight candidates did an exceptional job, and if we could have eight drum majors next year, we would have eight exceptional leaders. Thank you all for trying out and being dedicated to excellence within our program and as individuals.

For the sake of clarity, the post date and time at the bottom of this block pertains to the original information posted earlier this week. It included a link to the tryout music. This information was cleared and the results were posted in the same block. Although this is being posted at 6:58 on 4/23, the date and time stamp will not update. I apologize for any confusion.

Posted by BandDirector on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 (20:15:52) (68 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Visual Ensemble Tryouts - Round 1 Results

Congratulations to the following girls for having a high enough score to either make Color Guard or pass on to tryouts for Key Dancers. Not all girls who chose only to join Key Dancers if they make it had a high enough score to make Color Guard, but they could conceivably make the Key Dancers if they do exceptionally well in that round of tryouts. Good luck to all girls who are moving on to the next round, and congratulations to all girls who made Color Guard.

Jordan Babb
Katie Childers
Hannah Cole
Kenya Cooper
Anna Lauren Dearen
Stephanie Esparza
Macy Galbreath
Kinah Gates
Mary Katherine Holloway
Heather Hopson
Allison Jarrett
Breanna Johnson
Kaitlynn Jones
Lakin Lawler
Cheyanne McDonald
Erica Miller
Kathrice Mitchell
Paeton Norris
Courtney Oswalt
Maddie Page
Allie Parrish
Lauren Pope
Ashley Pruitt
Meagan Pugh
Andrea Roden
Rylee Scott
Laken Skinner
Katie Taylor
Teagan Thompson
Ashley Tice
Kellie Tice
Addison Wiginton

Congratulations again for completing this week of hard work!

Posted by BandDirector on Friday, April 02, 2010 (01:14:01) (78 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Visual Ensemble Tryout Information

Visual Ensemble Tryouts are coming up. Please carefully read the information below and contact the appropriate person for more information. We want you to do your very best and be a part of our award-winning teams, so we are going to provide as much information as we possibly can to help you prepare. Remember: even if you're just curious about auditioning for any part of the Visual Ensemble meeting, there will be a brief meeting Monday after we return from Spring Break.

Important Dates (contact Mr. Garner for questions):
See the Calendar for information regarding dates.

General Information (what judges look for):

Flag & Marching Basics (contact Gena Holloway for questions):
Basic flag work (drop spins, speed spins, various tosses, windmills, slams, etc.)
Basic body movement
Marching ability
Flexibility

Key Dancer Auditions (contact Esther Ballard or Susan Brown for questions):
Turns - Pirouette, fouette, chaine, pique, proper spotting, etc.
Leaps - Split leap, grand jete, axle, straddle, etc.
High Kicks
Splits

In General:
Projection - Showmanship, confidence, facial expression, genuine smile, spirit, enthusiasm, attitude, eye contact, focus, audience appeal
Uniformity - Precision of movements, rhythm/timing, memory/quick recovery, knowledge of routines, style
Technique - Posture, pointed toes, strength of movement, body extension, placement of motions, head movements, arm movements, body control
Overall performance and attitude

What To Wear:
Black dance pants
Black jazz shoes
Fitted tank top or sleeveless shirt (PLAIN, solid color that compliments your skin/hair)
Wear hair down and styled for performance
Wear make-up that will enhance your features under bright, white gym lights

Pre-clinic:
There will be separate, optional pre-clinics for Color Guard and Key Dancers. The Color Guard pre-clinic will be March 23rd-25th at the Hamilton Middle School gym. This will give you a great jump start on learning the required material for Flag & Marching Basics, which everyone must pass to participate. Wear your dance pants or shorts and tennis shoes or jazz shoes, and bring $15 the first day.

The Key Dancers pre-clinic dates and other information will be announced later.

Posted by BandDirector on Friday, March 12, 2010 (15:44:50) (68 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Miss Aggie, Jr. Miss Aggie, Mister/Miss Cupid Pageant

The 2009-2010 Miss Aggie, Junior Miss Aggie, and Mister/Miss Cupid Pageants will be held February 13th in the Hamilton High School Gymnasium (Old/New to be determined pending basketball scheduling). Entry forms are available at all school offices and on the website. The entry deadline is Friday, February 5th. Please take note of the new rules concerning previous winners: previous winners may enter the pageant again this year. Only Jr. Miss Aggie and Ms. Aggie will be allowed to crown.

You may bring your entry to Mr. Garner at the Band Room, or you may mail it to:

Hamilton Aggie Bands
211 Aggie Avenue
Hamilton, AL 35570

If you have any questions, please call the Band Room.

Posted by BandDirector on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (22:57:55) (120 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Rodeo

Students, remember you must sell 5 rodeo tickets OR be available to work with a parent either Friday Night at the Rodeo, Saturday during the day at Fall Fest, or Saturday Night at the Rodeo.

Remember, if you ask 20 people from different families, you can easily sell 5 tickets. We will start with individuals having sold the fewest number of tickets when we begin scheduling workers Wednesday evening. This is a mandatory fundraiser. Please see your band handbook for the policy regarding mandatory fundraisers.

Posted by BandDirector on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (22:25:34) (125 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Pep Band for Danville Game

Due to the game change and widespread illness, we will be taking a Pep Band to the Danville Game. This will consist of:

1 Flute
4 Clarinets
2 Altos
1 Tenor Sax
5 Trumpets
1 Mellophone
4 Trombones
3 Tubas

4 Color Guard
7 Dance Team

ALL Percussion

EVERYONE should come prepared to go to the game. With different people getting sick on different days, it will not be possible for me to let you know who is going for the pep band performance until I see who is healthy and accounted for tomorrow. Leadership, grade, and years of experience will be determining factors of who is selected to go with the pep band. However, with the sickness that we have all been experiencing, some spots may be opened and underclassmen will be required to fill them. I will let everyone know who is and is not going by 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning.

Those in the pep band will be leaving at 4:40 p.m. from the Band Room. Wear the regular band uniform with no shako. Visual units should contact captains to determine what uniform to wear. We will try to stop somewhere along the way to eat.

If you have been sick this week, you will hopefully have been without fever long enough to return on Thursday. A vast majority of swine flu infections present symptoms that end in 3-4 days. However, if you are still not well, you must have a doctor's excuse that applies to Thursday. If your doctor's excuse is not good for Thursday, you must return to the doctor and get an excuse from participating in the game. Disciplinary action, up to and possibly including dismissal, will result without a proper excuse for the proper dates. Your excuse must be obtained by you before we leave for the game (in other words, don't go to the doctor on Saturday and say you were sick on Thursday), and you must turn it into me when you return to school. Again, this is only for those who do not have an excuse that applies to Thursday.

I understand that many people have been sick and I want to strongly encourage you to stay home if you have a fever. If you do not have a fever and have not had a fever for an extended period of time--with no fever reducing medication--I want to encourage you to come back to school, even if your excuse says you may stay out for a longer period of time,

If you have any questions--other than, "Am I/Is my child going with the pep band?"--feel free to contact me. I will answer the previous question tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m.

Posted by BandDirector on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 (23:43:09) (178 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Concession Stand Clean Up Day 2009

The clean up day for the concession stand has been rescheduled to August 22 at 10 am. Everyone who is available please meet at the home side stand.

Posted by Webmaster on Friday, August 14, 2009 (18:27:32) (135 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Contact Info for all Band Booster Officers and Chairpersons

President - Mary Franks - 495-9034
Vice-President - Lisa Rye - 412-7524
Secretary Valerie Jones - 412-0951
Treasurer Tammy Emmerson - 256-810-8176

Concession Stand Chair - Twyila Sides - 495-0058
Hospitality and Chaperone & Equipment Chair - Brenda Yielding - 256-483-2115
Trip Chair - Tanya Sanderson - 412-4745
Membership & Communication Chair - Kelly Hood - 412-1792
Uniforms Chair - Vickie Sanderson - 412-5622

Posted by Webmaster on Monday, August 03, 2009 (03:16:35) (149 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Concession Stand Lean-to

This is a list of the materials needed for the lean-to that will be built at the visitor's side concession stand. If anyone wants to donate any materials or time they can contact Valerie Jones at 412-0951.

4 - 12' 2x4 treated
15 - 10' 2x4 untreated
20 - Concrete anchors
2 - Liquid Nails

Work will be done on Saturday August 8 at 10 AM.

Posted by Webmaster on Monday, August 03, 2009 (03:04:22) (170 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

2009-2010 Show Music is Posted!

Go to the Community Forums to download your music. If you're unsure about what you need to play, I will be mailing individual parts tomorrow. If you have any problems getting these links to work, please notify me immediately. The direct link to sheet music/recordings post is here.

Posted by BandDirector on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 (02:30:21) (190 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

2009-2010 Drum Major Tryout Results!

Congratulations Rose McDowell!

And Congratulations Wilson Hood!

Our Drum Major for 2009-2010 is Rose McDowell. Our Assistant Drum Major for 2009-2010 is Wilson Hood.

Thanks to all candidates who tried out! Everyone did a great job, and the judge had a very difficult decision to make. Comment sheets will be available at a later date if you would like to see them. Many leadership positions are available this year and I want each of you to apply for them. Remember, leadership and title don't always coincide; you can be a strong leader without the title. Each of you is an asset to our organization, and I look forward to working with all of you in your various leadership capacities next year.

Posted by BandDirector on Monday, May 11, 2009 (23:42:20) (210 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Visual Ensemble Tryout Results...

Congratulations to the following girls for making the 2009-2010 Hamilton Aggie Color Guard!

In alphabetical order: Kaysha Galbreath - Macy Galbreath - Tyila Goggans - Amy Mathews - Erica Miller - Cheyanne McDonald - Allie Parrish - Bailey Smith - Rebecka Smith - Tegan Thompson
Sponsor: Gena Holloway

Posted by BandDirector on Monday, April 13, 2009 (23:40:59) (280 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Visual Ensemble Tryouts

Please click here for visual ensemble tryout information and forms.

Posted by BandDirector on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 (20:44:26) (221 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

State Assessment

The Aggie Band will be attending State Assessment on Tuesday, March 3rd at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL. Our performance time is 3:00 p.m. We will not be taking the equipment truck, but we will need chaperones. Please contact Tanya Sanderson to reserve your spot as a chaperone if you are able to go. We will depart at 11:30 a.m. and return around 7:00 p.m.

Posted by BandDirector on Sunday, February 22, 2009 (23:17:41) (216 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Fundraising Scam

Company Claims to work on behalf of Band Boosters

We have been informed by several business and individuals from around the community that a representative of a company that goes by "Prime Time" or "BE Industries" is calling as a representative of the Aggie Band, trying to sell advertisements to be placed on megaphones that would contain popcorn sold at the football games.

While we have worked with this company in the past, we have not authorized the continuation of their services. This company was told in no uncertain terms that we did NOT want to work with them this year due to poor quality merchandise and questionable sales practices. If a representative of this company calls asking for advertisements on any "pep" merchandise, please get their contact information and decline to participate.

Posted by BandDirector on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (23:21:25) (183 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Chili Cook Off

Don't forget the chili cook off this Saturday, Feb 21st. It will be from 12:00-1:30. Come out and support YOUR kids. Percussion members are required to work unless prior arrangements are made. All other students are encouraged to come help out. We will need lots of help so be there at 11:00 if you can. All tickets must be turned in on Tueday. Let's all work together to make this a great event as we hope to have it annually.

Posted by kaitlynnsmom07 on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 (03:12:10) (176 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Congratulations Concert Band

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS goes out to our concert band. On February 9th they performed at District Assessment in Cullman. They came away with straight ones. This allows them to perform at the State Assessment. They will be performing on March 2nd or 3rd. Let the kids know how proud you are of them. Way to go!!

Posted by kaitlynnsmom07 on Friday, February 13, 2009 (14:02:07) (149 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Fundraisers

We have several fundraisers going on at this time. Our kids are working really hard. For February we have the Chili Cookoff and we will be starting a donut sale soon. Just a reminder: These fundraisers are NOT just for the end of the year trip. All students can participate and the funds raised will go to their account and will cover such things as fees if needed. Let's get all our kids involved and motivated.

Posted by kaitlynnsmom07 on Thursday, February 05, 2009 (18:39:46) (140 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Metronome and Tuner Software

Turn your computer or SmartPhone into a metronome, tuner, mixer, and much more! Go to this website in order to download this software. You can also use the "Metronome Software" link in the "Sites of Interest" block on the right side of this page.

Posted by BandDirector on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 (22:51:14) (138 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Information and Order Forms

Click here to access all forms that need to be completed and turned in IMMEDIATELY.

Posted by BandDirector on Friday, January 16, 2009 (20:21:41) (143 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Christmas Concert

Don't forget to attend the annual Aggie Band Christmas Concert. This year's show promises to be an exceptional one. The concert will be Monday December 15th at 6:30 pm. Admission is $1 for the general public. Faculty and students get in free. Come support your Hamilton Aggie Band!!

Posted by kaitlynnsmom07 on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 (03:36:25) (143 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Photos from Pageant Have Arrived

Photos from the Miss Aggie Beauty Review have arrived. Please stop by the Band Room on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday AFTER 3:30 p.m. to pickup your order. Students who were in the pageant may get their own photos during the school day. Also, if you did not order photos but had them made, proofs are available and you may order by December 19th.

Posted by BandDirector on Monday, December 08, 2008 (13:59:53) (168 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Rock A Thon

Rock-A-Thon 12/13/2008 Sat 9am-3pm Hamilton Recreation Center

What is this: A fundraising event for our Band Members to help raise funds for the Disney Trip.

7th Grade Band may also participate and raise funds for next years trip or band camp fees.

How to participate: 1. Must rock in rocking chair from 10am-2pm. May bring rocking partners to rock when you need a break. Rocking chairs must rock entire time.
2. Must provide own rocking chair and small rug to protect floorl Must be at rec center by 9am for set up.
3.Collect pledges and donations from family and friends.

Pledges begin at $2.00 per hour
4x2=8 13 Pledges= $104 you may accept more than $2 per hour and any amount of donations.

Need more money? Decorate your rocking chair for a contest. May decorate once set up at rec.center.
Cash prizes for 1. over all best chair 2. funny chair 3. most school spirted.

You will have 30mins to decorate if you arrive by 9am to set up chair. Judges will look over chairs by 9:45. Winners announced 2pm.

We begin rocking at 10am 12/13/2008. Bring any money collected and form by 9am to rec.center.We will have a group to collect your money/forms. If you do not collect pledge money when you get pledge made, you may turn that
money and form in NO LATER than Tuesday 12/16/2008. This money will count toward trip. Put in drop box by 3pm! Invite everyone you know. We will have Vendors,cake walk,concessions,guest rockers, Santa plans on rocking with us
2pm-3pm! We still have room for more vendors. They should call Mary Franks for Information and Cost. 921-2909

Parents: We need help with this event. Also we need cakes for cakewalk. Please contact Mary Franks if you can
provide a cake or if you can help.

Thanks, Mary Franks

Posted by kaitlynnsmom07 on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 (00:13:52) (164 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Drum Line Yard Sale

The yard sale was a smashing success. Over $250 was raised. All donated items not sold are being stored until spring when another yard sale will be held. If you still want to donate see Mary Franks. Thanks to all who donated for this sale and an even bigger thanks to those who helped work. Also the kids who participated did a great job in advertising and helping.

Posted by kaitlynnsmom07 on Monday, November 10, 2008 (07:16:39) (187 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0

Fall Fest Bake Sale

This fundraiser was a success!! Thank You to all the parents who baked and helped at the Booth 10/25/2008. Several comments were "Wow, this tastes great" and "Can I get this person to cook more" We made $375 Profit!!! Next year our booth will be Free according to the Chamber of Commerce Director. I will be asking for cakes to be donated at our cake walk that will take place 12/13 at Rock A Thon event. More on that later. Mary Franks, Fundraiser Chair.

Posted by kaitlynnsmom07 on Thursday, November 06, 2008 (21:34:44) (155 reads) | comments? |    | Score: 0