SOUTH CALDWELL
HIGH SCHOOL BAND
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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
2023-2024 CALENDAR UPDATED
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Band Parent Meeting - Mon Jan 8th, 7pm SCHS Band Room
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Student Conductors Concert - Thur Jan 18th, 7pm SCHS Theater
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District Band Auditions - Sat Jan 20th, All Day (Atkins HS)
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Valentines Swing Dance & Silent Aucition - Fri Feb 9th, 6-9pm
(FBC Hudson Family LIfe Center) -
MPA Preview Concert - Tues March 5, 7pm SCHS Theater
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Wind Ensemble MPA - Tues March 12 time TBA (LR)
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Symphonic Band MPA - Thur March 14 time TBA (LR)
MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
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Marching Clinic / 2024 Tryouts - after MPA
BAND BOOSTER INFORMATION
Next Meeting: Monday January 8th, 2024
7pm SCHS Band Room
For more information visit the Band Booster's website
SCHS Band Classroom Information:
Director Contact: Jason Childers (jchilders@caldwellschools.com)
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".