SOUTH CALDWELL
HIGH SCHOOL BAND
SPRING CONCERTS!!!
Thursday May 6 - 7:00pm, Wind Ensemble (invitation only)
Monday May 10 - 7:00pm, Symphonic Band (invitation only)
Thursday May 20 - 6:00pm, SCHS Stadium
Tuesday May 25 - 6:00pm, BAND ORIENTATION
Welcome to the SCHS Band Page
The South Caldwell Spartan Band is an award-winning high school concert, marching, and jazz program located in Hudson, North Carolina. With a membership of 200+ students, the band is recognized across the state for their achievement in music performance and education.
We compete and perform at venues all over the State and beyond and have a dedicated staff that guides and encourages our students. Our program sets and maintains the highest of standards, and our students are always ready to meet the next challenge.
Welcome to the SCHS Band … where music matters!
SSANNOUNCEMENTS
2021 DISTRICT BAND AUDITIONS
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Congratulations to our 14 Spartan musicians for auditioning!
JAZZ BAND 1
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Monday & Thursday rehearsals (3:00-4:30pm)
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Starts back January 4th
JAZZ BAND 2
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Not underway yet!
WINTER PERCUSSION
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Start date of Tuesday January 12th
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For all SCHS interested students
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For any 8th Grade Percussion students GFMS / HMS
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Winter line will field our pep band performances at Winter Football
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May perform for Basketball games
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Season will run through end of March
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Showcase performance for Parents in March
WINTER GUARD
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Start date of Monday January 18th
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For all SCHS interested students
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For any 8th Grade Band / Cadet students GFMS / HMS
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Will be eligible to field Guard spots at Winter Football
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May perform for Basketball games
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Season will run through end of March
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Showcase performance for Parents in March
MARCHING BAND FALL 2021
Information coming in early March!
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Both of these are all year long fundraisers and they don't cost anything extra to use.
BAND BOOSTER INFORMATION
Next Meeting: Monday April 5, 2021
7pm via zoom & in person
For more information please contact SCBBOOSTERS@GMAIL.COM
SCHS Band Classroom Information:
Mr. Childers does not have planning this year. I am available for parent conferences with a weeks notice on select afternoons (3-5pm).
Grading Policy:
Performance Grades (40%) - Concerts, Masterclasses, Sectionals, etc...
Test Grades (40%) - Weekly Playing Tests, see syllabus
Homework Grades (10%) - Self Practice Assessment, Music assignments, etc..
Participation Grades (10%) - 1 grade per 9 weeks, materials, instrument, daily participation, etc...
Late Work Policy:
Students have one week to complete missed assignments (playing tests) for full credit. Students who have completed the assignment on time, may continue to improve their score through the end of the 9 weeks. Concerts, Masterclasses, and Sectionals are required. There are excused reasons for missing a concert clearly explained in Band Handbook. Any excused absences from performance will have one week to complete make up assignment. Unexcused absences from concerts may not be made up and enter gradebook as "0".