New Band Jerseys

We are in the process of ordering our new band jerseys for this year.  All students who play an instrument will be required to have one. Dance team and guard girls are welcome to order but are not required to. Students will be turning in their sizes during class. We stopped ordering the older type of jersey because they were difficult to find and the price had gone up to around $36.00. These new shirts will cost $10.00 for students and any parent who would like one. We will wear these in the homecoming parade, at the bonfire and other occasions. Any parent who would like one is welcome to order.  I need to know your size by 10:00 a.m. this Friday if you would like one. You can simply email me at tstarnes@jefcoed.com with your name(s) and size(s). We need to know sizes as soon as possible so that we can get the shirts ordered.

The shirt will be maroon and have GHS Band on the front.

Gardendale at Mortimer Jordan Thursday, August 21, 2014

We will be traveling to the football jamboree this Thursday at Mortimer Jordan.  Our call time is 4:30 p.m. We will leave GHS at 5:00.  We will arrive at Mortimer Jordan by 5:30.  Students will have an opportunity at that time to visit the concession stand.  They should plan to bring money if they choose to buy anything to eat or drink at the concession stand.  Our boosters will provide water once we are in the stands.  They will also provide a drink and snack after half-time.  We should be back to Gardendale around 9:30-10:00 p.m.

All permission to travel and medical forms must be turned in before your child will be allowed to board the bus.

We will wear our gray band t-shirts, khaki shorts and tennis shoes again this week. Guard and dance girls should check with their sponsor to confirm what those groups will wear.  Please make sure you have the correct footwear.

The address for Mortimer Jordan High School is 1920 Blue Devil Road, Kimberly, AL 35091.

Click the link below for directions.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Gardendale+High+School,+800+Main+St,+Gardendale,+AL+35071/Mortimer+Jordan+High+School,+1920+Blue+Devil+Road,+Kimberly,+AL+35091/@33.7404475,-86.7943331,11z/am=t/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8889040d4575b8c3:0x65c1a2e4af5dd2cc!2m2!1d-86.811987!2d33.64734!1m5!1m1!1s0x886972bc7a57f9f1:0x270ccdcbf28325a!2m2!1d-86.766863!2d33.787528

Meet the Rockets Updated Again!

The band will be performing at Meet the Rockets on Friday, August 15 at the GHS football stadium.  The call time will be 7:15 p.m. Students need to be in the band room at 7:15.  The pep rally begins at 7:45 and will last approximately 30 minutes.  There will be an $5.00 admission charged to the event- $10.00 for Pre-purchased admission and meal. Students will wear their gray band t-shirt, khaki shorts and tennis shoes. They will wear this same outfit for the football jamboree next Thursday night at Mortimer Jordan. Colorguard and dance team members will need to check with their sponsor to find out what to wear to each event.

Updated Permission to Travel Form and Calendar 2014-2015 Updated

Click the link below to see the Permission to Travel Document and Calendar for 2014-2015
Updated 8/6/14

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B15UcZMGFUvacmpsbXFGcXpNX3M/edit?usp=sharing

Emergency and Medical Contact Form 2014-2015

Click the link below to view and print the Emergency and Medical Contact Form 2014-2015. Please fill out the form, sign and return it to Mr. Starnes in the band room.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B15UcZMGFUvadjNvOEUzMUxQRWM/edit?usp=sharing

Band Handbook 2014-2015

Click on the link below to view the band handbook for 2014-2015
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B15UcZMGFUvaZVo2czR5aVV1dTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Order Forms and August Meeting Information

Links are listed below for the Boston Butt Fundraiser Order Form, Show Shirt Order form, and a Band Shoe Order form (if you child is a 9th grader or needs to replace their marching shoes).

Boston Butt Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B15UcZMGFUvabUFUYlJkVnYyNUE/edit?usp=sharing

Show Shirt Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B15UcZMGFUvaZ0RiVnlnbEhkaEk/edit?usp=sharing

Shoe Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B15UcZMGFUvadjlFS2xFYnQ2TXc/edit?usp=sharing

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Monday, August 4!  We will have our beginning of the year booster meeting in the auditorium here at school at 7:00 p.m.  Please plan to be at this meeting as we will have the sign-up forms for concessions.  We will also discuss the calendar and expectations for the year as I briefly go over the band handbook.  We will also have the person from the health department here to certify everyone on food handling.  Everyone who works in the concession stand is required to have this certification and this is your chance to get it for free.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at tstarnes@jefcoed.com

2013-2014
Gardendale Rocket Marching Band