Sunday, October 9, 2011

10/9/11 UPDATE

BOA TRIP - FINAL REMINDERS

The students had a fine performance at the game Friday night and a very productive day of rehearsal on the field Saturday. With just three more rehearsals before their performance on the field at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, we are proud of how hard they have worked this season.

The BOA St. Louis Super Regional Championship is shaping up to be an incredible event, with 52 bands from 14 states, including some of the top marching bands in the country. Here is the schedule of preliminary performances:


A few important reminders about the trip:

- Remind your student to speak to his or her teachers about class work they will miss on Thursday and Friday

- Students will receive a packet of information, including packing list, behavior guidelines, and full itinerary, in class on Wednesday. Please review this information with your student.

- MEAL MONEY - Students (and family members joining us on the trip) will need to bring money for the following meals:

Lunch Thursday - Fast Food stop enroute
Dinner Thursday - Food Court at St. Louis Galleria Mall
Lunch Sunday - Lambert's Cafe ($10 - $18, depending on entree)
     Note: Lambert's does NOT accept credit cards

Lunch Friday (sub sandwiches) and Dinner Saturday (pizza) are NOT included in the trip fee, but will be paid as a group. All trip participants should give $8 to Terri Fisher, which will cover both of those meals.

All other meals are included (breakfasts at the hotel, Hard Rock Cafe dinner on Friday, and box lunch on the sightseeing cruise on Saturday).

- Music for All Fan Network - Those family members who will not be on the trip may watch the band online by purchasing a Fan Network subscription HERE.

- BLOG UPDATES - Look for a few pics and an update on the blog each evening of the trip.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the trip.

JA BAND SCHEDULE - Week of 10/10-16

TUESDAY - Rehearsal 2:10 - 3:00
Evening Rehearsals on the field
5:30 - 6:30 - Color Guard and Percussion
6:30 - 8:00 - Full Band
7:30 - Meeting in the band hall for all parents coming on the trip. Terri Fisher will distribute schedules and other important information

WEDNESDAY - Rehearsal 2:10 - 4:00
TRUCK LOADING - 7:00 - Parent help needed

THURSDAY 
6:30 am - All trip participants report to the band hall with everything needed for the trip
12:00 - Fast food lunch stop
4:30 - Rehearsal at Parkway Central High School
7:30 - Dinner at St. Louis Galleria Mall

FRIDAY
8:00 - Breakfast at hotel
9:30 - Sectional rehearsals at hotel
10:45 - Load bus, depart for Edward Jones Dome
1:30 - PRELIMINARY PERFORMANCE
3:30 - Visit St. Louis Zoo
7:00 - Group dinner at Hard Rock Cafe
9:00 - Return to hotel

SATURDAY 
9:00 - Breakfast at hotel
11:00 - Gateway Arch - Sightseeing cruise with box lunch, and Tram to the Top
2:30 - Return to Dome, watch bands
4:00 - Preliminary awards
Evening schedule dependent on results - either perform in or watch Championship Finals
12:00 - Return to hotel

SUNDAY 
9:00 - Depart hotel
11:30 - Lunch stop at Lambert's Cafe
7:00 (approximate) - Arrive at JA


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 13-16 - St. Louis Bands of America Super Regional Championship
October 21 - Home football game vs. Mag Heights
October 28 - Away football game vs. MRA (drumline)
October 29 - MAIS Marching Band Festival at Jackson Prep
November 4 - Football Playoff game
November 5 - Winter Guard All-Day Rehearsal
November 11 - Championship Football game @ MC
November 12 - MS All-State Lions Band Auditions
November 19 - Lions Band Callback Auditions

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