Monday 9/4/23
No School
Tuesday 9/5/23
Dreadnaught Band: 6p-8:30p
Run Pre-Game
Review sets 1-6 and learn sets 7-11+
Thursday 9/7/23
Dreadnaught Band: 6p-8:30p
Run Pre-Game
Clean outset-11 then set and clean remaining sets (up to 17). Focus on continuity and consistency.
Friday 9/8/23
HOME vs. St. Joseph Prep.:
Call Time: 5p @ Bryant Stadium
Dismissal: 10:30p approx. (depends on gameplay)
Students must report in their Sub Uniform: L Shirt, L Shorts, L Hat, Black Socks, Black Marching Shoes, and Black Gloves. Hair pulled back and through L Hat, no earrings bigger that a dime, no make-up or bright nail polish. If you are out of uniform, you WILL NOT PERFORM for pre-game, half-time, and possibly lose 3rd quarter privileges.
Saturday 9/9/23
USF HOT Day
Call Time: 9:30a
Depart: 10:00a
Students must report wearing their tan shorts (with belt if the shorts have belt loops) and their show shirt, black band hat, and tennis shoes. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. Students must have the music for half-time along with flip folders. Lunch will be provided, however student of welcome to purchase dinner from concessions at Raymond James during the first quarter of the game. A HOT Day shirt will be given out after the morning rehearsal. Detailed itinerary can be found in the
Dreadnaught Band OneDrive link under the “Trips” folder.
Announcements
ALL MUSIC AND ALL DRILL MUST BE BROUGHT TO EVERY REHEARSAL and is available here: A. Dreadnaught Marching Band
Fundraising: Chocolate Boxes are still available from Ms. Redd’s room. Money goes in the brown box across from Mr. Hart’s office.
Uniform: FULL UNIFORM this week. Be ready! Hydrate NOW! Be sure you are up to date on all fees! Shoes and gloves will not be giving to students who have not paid for them. Shoes $40 Gloves $12 Thank you! Uniform Questions? Contact Jessica Smith, CelticAngel538@aol.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Chaperones and concession workers are needed for this Friday's game. Come join the Band Booster fun! AM Concessions Setup: https://shorturl.at/vVW34 Game-Time Concessions: https://shorturl.at/rKLQS Chaperones & Transportation: https://shorturl.at/pvAG9 Chaperones will need to have PCSB volunteer approval https://polkschoolsfl.com/getinvolved/ Need more info? Email us at volunteers@thedreadnaughtband.com
Finance: Any financial questions can be sent to the treasurer at treasurer@thedreadnaughtband.com. Ms. Gilbert-Pierce is also normally available during Tuesday and Thursday night rehearsals in the band room for any questions or to make payments.
Student Committee Assignments and responsibilities are active. Be sure you’ve connected with your committee chairs and understand your responsibilities. I’ll post assignments in the Remind.
Next Week
September 11, 2023 – Leadership Meeting
September 11, 2023 @ 6:30PM - General Band Parent Meeting in LHS Band Room
September 14, 2023 – Dreadnaught Band Rehearsal
September 12, 2023 - Dreadnaught Band Rehearsal
September 15, 2023 – AWAY vs. Kissimmee Osceola
IMPORTANT DATES
October 7, 2023 – Lion’s Pride Marching Competition
December 11, 2023 – PRISM Dress Rehearsal
October 28, 2023 – Marching MPA at Denison Stadium
December 12, 2023 – PRISM Performance
December 7, 2023 – Lakeland Christmas Parade
January 20, 2023 – MLK Day Parade