Update for the Week of 9/18/23 – 9/23/23

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This week the Symphonic and Concert Bands are continuing to work through various selections that continue to build on the fundamental skill for outstanding ensemble musicianship.  The Marching Band will travel to the Odessa High School T.O.B. Competition on Saturday for their first competition of the season.

Looking ahead to next week as it will be a busy week with homecoming activities and the release of the Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser Order Booklets.  The fundraiser will be made available to all students on Monday.  The Marching Lions Band will have the Mass Band rehearsal on Thursday evening, and the Parade and Game on Saturday.

Here is the schedule for this week:

Monday – Woodwinds/Brass Rehearsal (2:30PM-4:45PM)

Tuesday – Percussion/Color Guard Rehearsal (2:30PM-4:45PM)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsals

Thursday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35PM-4:45PM)

Friday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35PM-4:45PM)

Saturday – Odessa HS “Sounds of Champions” TOB Competition
Color Guard/Percussion Sectional Rehearsal @ 7:00 AM
Winds Report @ 7:45 AM
Rehearsal @ 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Lunch @ 11:15 PM
Depart @ 12:45 PM
Perform @ 4:00 PM
Awards @ 7:30 PM
Return @ 9:30 PM
Dismiss @ 10:00 PM

Update for the Week of 9/11/23 – 9/15/23

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This week will be our first full week of school for everyone.  The Symphonic and Concert Bands will continue working on fundamental ensemble skills and sight-reading through more music.  The Marching Band will continue to work on the music and drill for the last part of the field show.  They will have their second home football game on Friday night this week.

Looking ahead: The QACHS Lions Bands will be holding a Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser from 9/25 – 10/13.  Be on the lookout for the brochures to come home in two weeks.  This will be the first opportunity for students to reduce their cost of the Spring Trip to Tennessee in May.

Here is the schedule for this week:

Monday – Woodwinds/Brass Rehearsal (2:30PM-4:45PM)

Tuesday – Percussion/Color Guard Rehearsal (2:30PM-4:45PM)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsals

Thursday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35PM-4:45PM)

Friday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35PM-4:00PM)
Football Game (QA vs WiHi) @ 6:00PM (Dress @ 4:45)

Odessa HS T.O.B. 9/23/23 Details

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The Odessa HS “Sounds of Champions” TOB Competition is being held at Odessa High School in Townsend, DE.  The show will begin at 4:00PM.

Below is our schedule for the day.

Color Guard and Percussion Sectional Rehearsal @ 7:00 AM
All Others Report @ 7:45 AM
Rehearsal @ 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Lunch @ 11:15 AM
Dress/Pack/Load @ 11:45 AM
Leave @ 12:45 PM
Arrive @ 1:45 PM
Prep @ 1:50 – 2:10 PM
Warm-up @ 2:15 – 3:30 PM
Gate @ 3:45 PM
Perform @ 4:00 PM
Awards @ 7:30 PM
Leave @ 8:30 PM
Return @ 9:30 PM
Dismiss @ 10:00 PM

Any Student not returning on the bus once the Awards are finished, must turn in the travel release form to Mr. Wright upon arrival to school that morning.  NO STUDENT MAY LEAVE BEFORE THE AWARDS HAVE CONCLUDED.

Update for the Week of 9/4/23-9/9/23

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Today we are off for Labor Day as we take our last opportunity to enjoy summer.  This week, the Concert and Symphonic Bands will begin working on fundamental ensemble skills and sight-read through some music that might be used throughout the year.  After school, the Marching Lions Band members will stay for sectional rehearsals tomorrow and full rehearsals on Thursday and Friday.  Because of the announced schedule change for our first home game which was switched from Friday to Saturday, we will take a dinner break and have an evening rehearsal.  Then on Saturday, we will report in the morning for another bit of rehearsal time as we work to finish putting the drill for the field show on the field before getting dressed and attending the game to support the Varsity Lions Football team.  We will also have our first Band Parents meeting in the Band Room on Thursday evening.

Here is the schedule for this week:

Monday – No School – Labor Day!

Tuesday – Full Marching Band Sectional Rehearsal (2:35PM-5:00PM)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35-5:00PM)
Band Parent Meeting @ 7:00PM in the Band Room

Friday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35PM-5:05PM and 5:35-8:00PM)

Saturday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (8:00AM-10:30AM)
Football Game (QA vs Chesapeake) @ 12:00 PM (Dress @ 10:45AM)

Update for the Week of 8/28/23 – 9/1/23

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I want to welcome everyone back to another school year.  Today, we will welcome the new Freshmen to the school.  Tomorrow, we will welcome back the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.  On Wednesday and Thursday, the students of the Performing Arts Department will be participating in various Team Building Exercises together as a department.  This week we also start our regular after-school rehearsal schedule for the Marching Band.  I am looking forward to another very exciting year of performances from all of our ensembles here at QACHS.

Below is the schedule of events and rehearsals for this week.

Monday – Freshmen Day
Woodwinds/Brass Rehearsal (2:30PM-5:00PM)

Tuesday – Upperclassmen Return
Percussion/Guard Rehearsal (2:30PM-5:00PM)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Full Marching Band Rehearsal (2:30-5:00PM)

Friday – NO SCHOOL! – Labor Day Weekend Break!

Continue to follow the blog each week for updated information on all of the Bands at QACHS.  I will continue to do a weekly entry that will post first thing Monday mornings.

Update for the Week of 8/21/23 – 8/25/23

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We are down to our final week before school starts again. Just another reminder that all students will have rehearsal at 2:30 on Tuesday, September 5th. Be sure to make arrangements now in order to be there that day.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Wednesday – Marching Band Rehearsal 6 – 9 PM (Percussion Rehearsal @ 5:00 PM / Student Leadership Meeting @ 5:30 PM)

Update for the Week of 8/14/23 – 8/18/23

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The summer is flying by and we are down to two weeks before school starts again.  Just an early reminder that all students will have rehearsal at 2:30 on that Tuesday, September 5th.  Be sure to make arrangements now in order to be there that day.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Wednesday – Marching Band Rehearsal 6 – 9 PM (Percussion Rehearsal @ 5:00 PM / Student Leadership Meeting @ 5:30 PM)

Update for the Week of 8/7/23 – 8/11/23

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We had an outstanding two weeks of camp the past two weeks and I am very proud of all the hard work that went into doing all that was accomplished in both the rehearsals and the final performance.  This week we will perform for the Queen Anne’s County Fair Opening Ceremonies as well as lead the Fair Parade through the 4-H Park.  On Wednesday, we will resume our Wednesday Night Rehearsals from 6 – 9 PM.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – Queen Anne’s County Fair Performances

  • Report time is 5:30 PM
  • Dress is Green Band Shirt, Blue Jeans (no holes), and Sneakers
  • We will perform at 6:45 PM in the Horse Ring
  • Will will lead the fair parade through the 4-H Park after the ceremonies conclude.
  • If you are not going to return on the bus after the performances, then you must turn in the travel release form before we leave the school and can be found and downloaded from here.
  • If you do leave from the fair, you must take your instrument with you.
  • For those that will return to the school after we perform, you can expect to be back between 8:00 – 8:30 PM.

Wednesday – Marching Band Rehearsal 6 – 9 PM (Percussion @ 5:00 PM and Student Leadership Meeting @ 5:30PM)

Update for the Week of 7/31/23 – 8/4/23

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This week the Marching Lions Band goes through their second week of  Band Camp 2023.  Over the past week, the members of the Marching Lions have enjoyed participating in “Spirit Day” themes by dressing up to represent each day’s theme.  This week we look forward to more days of “Spirit” fun.  On Tuesday evening we will be headed over to Navy – Marine Corps Stadium for the DCI show hosted by The Cadets.

Looking ahead to next week, we will be playing for the QA County Fair opening ceremony on Monday evening, and return back to our Wednesday night rehearsals from 6:00-9:00PM.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – Band Camp 8AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)

Tuesday –Band Camp 8AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)

Drum Corps Competition in Annapolis.  We will leave QACHS @ 5:00PM to hopefully give us a little extra time to be able and arrive at the stadium about 6:30PM for a 7:00PM Show.  We are planning to get back to QACHS at about 10:00PM.

Wednesday – Band Camp 9AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 8:30AM)

Thursday – Band Camp 8AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)

Friday – Band Camp 8AM – 12:00 Noon (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM
We will do our end of camp performance at 11:00AM.  All family, friends, and neighbors are invited.

Update for the Week of 7/24/23 – 7/28/23

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This week the Marching Lions Band begins Band Camp 2023.  Just a reminder that all remaining balances for band camp need to be paid at this time.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – Band Camp 8AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)

Tuesday – Band Camp 8AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)

Wednesday – Band Camp 8AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)

Thursday – Band Camp 8AM – 5PM (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)

Friday – Band Camp 8AM – 12:00 Noon (Student Leadership Meeting @ 7:30AM)
Tie-Dye Activity after dismissal.  Bring a shirt to be tie-dyed for next week and or anything else you would like to tie-dye.