SOUTH CALDWELL
HIGH SCHOOL BAND
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2021-2022 BAND HANDBOOK found here!
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 CALENDAR UPDATED
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See Top Left Hand Menu
SUMMER PRACTICE PACKETS
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Parents, help instill a love of practice
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A little summer consistency goes a long way
CLINIC / FUN SCHEDULE
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Clinics from 8am-11am (for all Marching members)
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Marching Members should aim to attend at least 3 out of 5
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Fun Days are for ENTIRE BAND (optional)
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Come out and meet some new people & HAVE FUN!
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June 8 - Granite Rec (11:30am-1pm)
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June 15 - Granite Rec (11:30am-1pm)
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June 29 - Redwood Park (11:30am-1pm)
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July 13 - Redwood Park (11:30am-1pm)
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July 27 - SCHS MOVIE DAY (12-2pm)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING
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Wednesday July 28 - "Leadership Workshop" SCHS
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Thursday July 29 - "Leadership Retreat" Blowing Rock (by bus)
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Friday July 30 - "Leadership Workday" SCHS
GUARD / DRUMLINE / FRONT ENSEMBLE MINI CAMP
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Mon & Tues (Aug 2 & 3) 8am-5pm (12-1:30pm lunch) SCHS
ROOKIE CAMP
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Mon & Tues (Aug 2 & 3) 1:30-5pm SCHS
REGIMENT FULL BAND CAMP WEEK 1
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Wed - Fri (Aug 4-6) 8am-5pm (12-1:30pm lunch) @ SCHS
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Pool Party at Granite Rec Friday Aug 6th - Date Confrimed!
REGIMENT FULL BAND CAMP WEEK 2
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Mon - Fri (Aug 9-13) 8am-5pm (12-1:30pm lunch) @ SCHS
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Parent Performance on Friday August 13th
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE (BEGINS AUG 16)
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Mon, Tues, Thur 3:15-5:45
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Friday Night Football begins on Friday Aug 20 (West Caldwell!)
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GUARD / DRUMLINE / FRONT ENSEMBLE begin Mon nights 8/23
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - BE BAND READY!
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Monday August 23rd!
BAND BOOSTER INFORMATION
Next Meeting: Monday August 2, 2021
7pm SCHS Band Room
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".
Congratulations Seniors
Congratulations to our graduating Senior class of 2020-2021. We are proud of you all and know that you are going to continue to do great and awesome things after South Caldwell.
