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Summer Band 2021

July 7, 2021

Antelope Band Members:

Welcome to Summer Band 2021!!! We want to get you schedules as soon as possible so you can plan those last minute get-aways, work schedules, etc. Please read the dates and times carefully. Please join the remind group (listed in this letter) as soon as possible to avoid missing any important information. A band events schedule is included. Please make sure you keep the contest and performance dates clear.

If there is a question, please contact Mr. Knight as soon as possible—298-4904 (school) or 778-6258 (cell).

Please read each schedule carefully.

WORK DAY—HELP NEEDED:

Anyone interested in helping sort horns, copy music, etc., Wednesday, July 28, and Thursday, July 29, 9:00-3:00. We are doing Wednesday/Thursday so we can all have one last three day weekend before the chaos starts!  Come for an hour or two or stay the whole day. Free help is NEVER turned down!!!!!  Again, anyone who wants to help is welcome. Bring your talents; we’ll put you to work! WE HAVE TO BE READY TO GO BY THE 2nd for our new marchers, SO COME READY TO WORK FAST! We will finish getting everything ready for the masses after our new-marcher session on Monday afternoon.

TWIRLERS:
Mrs. Liess should be in touch with you about twirling camp. We will contact you if anything varies from that.

COLOR GUARD:
August 2-6 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00 night rehearsal <same as band>
August 9-13 night rehearsal <same as band>

All dates after the two-a-day week will follow the band schedule. Extra rehearsals will come through Tobie.

*****Be looking for a text/remind from Tobie or Mrs. Knight on specifics*****

LEADERSHIP:
We are discussing a leadership workshop but do not have a date nailed down.
More information will be available as we get closer to the date.
Again, watch the website, Facebook, and Remind.

BAND:
First year marchers (freshmen, upper classmen who have not marched before)
Monday, August 2 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. There will be a surprise at the end! 
Leaders, we need you Monday, August 2nd to help teach. Be at the band hall at 6:00 p.m.

FULL SUMMER BAND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
FULL BAND: all full band rehearsals are evenings (not morning)
Monday, August 2--Freshman/New Marcher Orientation--7:00-8:30
Tuesday, August 3--Full Band 6-9 PM
Wednesday, August 4--Full Band 4:00-5:30
Thursday, August 5--Full Band 6-9 PM
Friday, August 6--Full Band 6-9 PM

Monday, August 9, 9:00 Faculty Perf—Convocation
Monday, August 9--7:00-9:00—Full Band
Tuesday, August 10--7:00-9:00-Full Band
Wednesday, August 11--No Rehearsal
Thursday, August 12--7:00-9:00—Full Band
Friday, August 13--Scrimmage—no rehearsal

August 9---“Back to School” performance for faculty—arr. 8:30, perform 9:00 a.m. (tentative time)
August 12th—Meet the Lopes (It is a Thursday). It will be an evening event. It is required. Time TBA.

WE WILL REHEARSE ON SEPTEMBER 28 (it is a school holiday but we WILL have rehearsal that night).
Please check family calendars. We need you in attendance.

Our first ball game is set for August 27.
Plan on rehearsing each Monday night beginning August 24 (no rehearsal September 7—holiday).
ALL GAMES AND REHEARSALS ARE REQUIRED.
Please plan accordingly.
NOTE: We will rehearse Monday, Oct. 11.
That is a school holiday, but right before contest. We will have a meal that evening before rehearsal.
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Our most up-to-date contact information is: (please leave a message if there is not an answer)
Mr. Knight e-mail: mknight@abernathyisd.com cell: 806-778-6258 office: 806-298-4904
Ms. Burrell e-mail: tburrell@abernathyisd.com cell: 806-789-9945 office: 806-298-4905
Mrs. Knight e-mail: aknight@abernathyisd.com cell: 806-778-6257 office: 806-298-4904
Mrs. Liess e-mail: cliess@abernathyisd.com cell: 806-777-9476 office: 806-298-4904

Be sure to check www.abernathyband.com
Sign up for Remind101:
  • type 81010 in the “to” line.
  • In the message area, type the following for your interest group:
    • Band—message @hsant
    • Color Guard—message @lopeflags


“Commitment to Excellence” is not just our slogan. It is a lifestyle that we want to represent within our program. We have the best band program in the land! Can’t wait to see you.

​Mr. Knight, Ms. Burrell, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Liess, and Tobie

NOTE: Forms may be found below and signed digitally and returned to abernathyantelopeband@gmail.com
Forms may also be printed, signed and returned during summer band. If you do not have a way to get the forms from the website, we do have form packets in the band hall that your student can pick up during summer band.
Information:
2021-2022 Abernathy Band Calendar
File Size: 236 kb
File Type: pdf
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2021 Summer Band Letter (shown above)
File Size: 263 kb
File Type: pdf
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2021 Uniform & Social Donation Information
File Size: 129 kb
File Type: pdf
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New or Updated Parent Information
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2021 Summer Band Checklist
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File Type: pdf
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MUST HAVE FORMS--All forms must be returned to the band hall.  The Physical Form must be on file before the student is allowed to rehearse.  The Drug Testing Consent Form and the HS Travel Permission Slip must be returned before the student is allowed to travel.  All students who have their forms turned in before the OFFICIAL  first day of school (August 18) will be placed in a drawing for a couple or three different gift cards.....
Physical Form Explanation
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Fillable Physical Form
File Size: 536 kb
File Type: pdf
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2021-2022 Travel Permission Slip
File Size: 68 kb
File Type: pdf
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2021-2022 Drug Testing Consent Form
File Size: 2025 kb
File Type: pdf
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2021-2022 8 Hour Form
File Size: 28 kb
File Type: pdf
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Optional to purchase:
2021-2022 Band Yard Sign (optional)
File Size: 412 kb
File Type: pdf
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2021-2022 Football Personal Ad Form (optional)
File Size: 75 kb
File Type: pdf
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