State S&E and Jazz MPA - If you haven't heard the news yet, our students an outstanding day in Tallahassee this past Saturday. All participants earned Superior ratings including the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band. All of our students performed so well and we are very proud of all of them. Thank you to our drivers for getting up supper early and driving everyone over there.
Indoor Groups - If you have yet to see our indoor groups, you are really missing out. They have also had outstanding performances these past few months at competitions, including this past Saturday. You have one final chance to see them at Tate HS this Saturday for the GCGPC Championships. See performance times below. Tickets are $10 at the door. Come on out let's cheer for our guard and percussion.
Pensacola Jazz Fest - The Blackwater Beats will be performing at Pensacola Jazz Fest this Sunday at 11am in Seville Square in Downtown Pensacola. This is a FREE performance and all are welcome to bring a chair and sit and listen to some wonderful jazz groups. The first school performs at 10am. Jazz students are to report at 10am as well.
Arts Festival - The BPA will be selling concessions at the Arts Festival at Benny Russell Park this Saturday and Sunday. We are in need of help for this. The event is 8am to 5pm. If you can't stay the whole day, that is fine. Even if it is just an hour, any help is appreciated. Us the following links to sign-up to help.
Saturday - CLICK HERE
Sunday - CLICK HERE
PSC Scholarship and Entry Auditions - Mr. Holsworth from Pensacola State College will be here 5th and 6th period to listen to any senior interested in joining the PSC Band. He is using this as both a scholarship audition as well as an entry audition. If you are planning to attend PSC after graduation, I highly encourage you to continue playing your instrument at the college level. He said he can listen to "anything you have ready". This can be All-County/All-State/Band audition music, an excerpt from your concert/symphonic band lit., a portion of a solo/ensemble, etc. Please let me know if you are planning to audition so I can pass the word to him.
That is all for now. I hope all of you have a wonderful week!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students according to Charms:
Sara Hassler - Thursday
This Week:
Monday
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal
Tuesday
3:45-5pm - Concert Woodwind Sectional
4pm-6pm - Symphonic Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal
Thursday
3:45-5:30 - Symphonic Brass Sectional
4pm-6pm - Concert Band Rehearsal
6pm-9pm - Winterguard Rehearsal
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal
Friday
1:30-3:30 - PSC Scholarship and entry Auditions (See Schultz if you are interested)
6:30-9pm - IP Rehearsal
Saturday
8am-5pm - Arts Festival at Benny Russell Park BPA Concessions Sells
GCGPC Championships at Tate HS - See Ms. Byrd and Chandler for complete itinerary
2:31 - Winterguard Performance
6:53 - Black Gold Percussion Ensemble Performance
Sunday
8am-5pm - Arts Festival at Benny Russell Park BPA Concessions Sells
Pensacola Jazz Fest (Blackwater Beats Performance)
10am - Call Time at Seville Square Pensacola
11am-11:30 - Performance
11:30 - Your day is yours
Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Tues - Symphonic Band Rehearsal, Concert Brass Sectional
Wed - Drum Major Audition Camp
Thurs - Report Cards, Symphonic Woodwind Sectional, Concert Band Rehearsal
Fri - Good Friday No Classes
Together We Are THE MIGHTY BLACK & GOLD!!!