CONCERT MEMO

Event:	Spring Concert
Date & Time:	Tuesday, May 10th (7:00 PM) SDHS Auditorium
Call Time:	Students should report to the auditorium stage at 6:30 PM.
Concert Attire:	Concert Black. Gentlemen should wear a white or black dress shirt with an accompanying tie, black dress pants (with belt), and black dress shoes. A coat is optional. Ladies may wear a black dress, black slacks or skirt with accompanying white or black blouse, and dress shoes. *Dresses or skirts should be an appropriate length.*
Other Information:	Prior to the concert, students should ensure that their instrument is in good working condition and should have all the necessary accessories, sheet music, etc. Woodwinds: All cork should be properly greased. Students should have a good reed free of chips or cracks as well as an extra reed that is already broken in. Brass: Students should ensure that their mouthpiece is accompanying their instrument. Valves should be properly oiled. Slides should be properly greased. Percussion: Students should ensure that they have all assigned music.  Students should ensure that their equipment is in place on stage and that they have all necessary sticks, mallets, equipment, etc.

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Monday, May 2nd – Band Banquet at Calhoun’s On The River (6:30 PM)

• Wednesday, May 4th – After school rehearsal with MS for concert (4:00 – 5:00 PM)

• Saturday, May 14th – Leadership Retreat at Main Event in West Knoxville. Details TBA

• Friday, May 20th – Band breakfast in class.

• Thursday, June 2nd – Rehearsal for graduation performance in band room (3:00 – 4:30 PM)

• Friday, June 3rd – Graduation Performance at stadium (Call time TBA)

• July 13th – 15th – New Member Camp. New members & leadership. (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

• July 18th – 22nd – Week 1 of Band Camp. (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)

• July 25th – 29th – Week 2 of Band Camp. (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)

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