Welcome back to the formal start of our 2011-2012 season in the music program at Amador. I am excited on a personal level to be starting my 10th year as band director here and am so proud of all that we have achieved as a community in getting the band to it's current state of membership and success.
This weeks report is light on information from me because I know you are getting plenty of that with band registration and walk-through
registration. The one thing I'd like to remind you about is the
importance of attendance at band practices.
This is the number one determining factor in the success of our marching band program. While it may seem inconsequential if someone in such a large group is missing, the person absent misses new information at each rehearsal and the people on either side of that absent person have to try to do their part of the show with a hole on the field. Not easy! If there is a health related absence, please call the band room (461-6196) and leave a voicemail. With 260 students in the band to keep track of, I must hear from a parent or guardian confirming that a student is absent if they are sick. For those of you that may have my cell phone number, please DO NOT use this to handle absences or other issues regarding your child. Please use the school phone number or email.
Thanks for your help in following the right protocols regarding attendance.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get going, but until then enjoy the
tired and tanned faces coming home to you each evening. We'll be working hard!
Mr. Grantham
Here is the very important scoop! Each student needs to arrive at their scheduled time dressed in what they will be wearing under their uniform at each competition. If they are returning students they