INSTRUMENT PURCHASE!

Instrument Purchase day is set for Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Zora Ellis Jr. High Lunchroom.

Gadsden music will have instruments that students can take home that night. Parents may choose to buy instruments for full price (with a discount this night) or set up a rent-to-own program.

*the first months rent is due at this meeting.

If you have specific price questions please contact Gadsden Music Company at 1-800-264-7228. You may also want to visit www.gadsdenmusic.com.

If you already have an instrument you are not required to attend this meeting. Books will be sold on the first day of class. (Standard of Excellence Enhanced - $10; $15 for percussion)

Ever thought how cool it would be to start your own rock band? Jam Studio (click here) can give you the opportunity to experiment and do just that. It is a free online studio that helps you easily create tracks that you can play along with on any instrument. Beginning or Advanced it is entertaining to play around with.

Have Fun!

Graduation Performance

Thank you to those students that chose to participate in the 2009 THS Graduation Ceremonies. The band did a very good job and was a great representation during the entire event. If you will notice you can find an full length recording of Dr. Rice's speech on the right side of the screen; it includes a slideshow of pictures from the ceremony.

Enjoy.

See you at Band Camp 8th graders. (Or should I say 9th graders, it is now official, Congratulations! and Good Luck!)

Talladega High School 2009 Graduation Ceremonies

Attention All 8th Grade Band Students!

Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 2009

Location: Mary Dumas Stadium (In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved to Harwell Auditorium; the band will not play. Only the original six tickets given by seniors will be recognized if the ceremonies are in Harwell. All additional audience members will be accommodated in the ZEJH lunchroom via live feed.)

Time: 7:00 pm (be in your seat in the ZEJH bandroom at 6:00pm)

Admission: Free (any parent attending must have a ticket. Tickets may be picked up from the Central office on Tuesday, May 26 or Wednesday, May 27, 2009; Tickets are free, however, you must have one in order to enter the ceremonies. Be sure to have proper identification when picking up ticket.)

Dress: Black pants, Black socks, Black Shoes and white shirt. (white shirt does not have to be your band shirt. Any appropriate DRESS shirt will be fine.)

We will be playing the Star Spangled Banner, Alma Mater and Pomp and Circumstance.

For any additional information please visit http://www.talladegacityschools.blogspot.com/

Instrument Placement

All 6th grade students at EACH elementary school will receive the opportunity to try all of the instruments in an effort to help them make a decision about 7th grade band. We are very excited about this opportunity and hope that the 6th grade students are as well. We began yesterday at Graham with a great group of 6th graders and will continue today. So far this has proven to be a wonderful experience for all involved. We will make our rounds to each elementary school by the first of next week.

If you student is absent on your instrument day and would like to schedule a time to come by the bandroom please feel free to call me at 315-5706. We want every student to have this great priveledge.

Thanks to Mr. Bailey for allowing me the time to visit each elementary school and provide this service in an effort to make our band program stronger!

Band Concert

Congratulations to the groups that performed on the band concert May 5, 2009. Each band presented a great performance. The hard work really paid off.

For each 7th grader this was the last concert for you as a beginner. Next year will be packed full of fun and excitement. There will be football games, the homecoming pep-rally, concerts, competitions, etc. I am looking forward to it, I hope you are too. I antcipate an OUTSTANDING YEAR!

8th graders.... we wish you well as you move on to great and better things. You have so much to give to everything that you do. You are about to move on to a different phase of life that has a lot of to offer. I am so exicted for you as you embark on this new adventure. I am also very proud of you. You have made your mark on the band program at ZEJH and for that you should hold your head high. You have made accomplishments and gained recognition that will be there long after you have moved on. I am sure you will do the same things but in a bigger and better way as you move on to Talladega High School. See you at Band Camp!

Ellis Emeralds.... What a great year you have had. Congratulations on everything. Moving up a class and then competing and getting so close to that medal.. such a great accomplishment. Finishing 4th in a class a step above where you started is quite an acccomplishment. For each 7th grader... see you next year.. for each 8th graders congrads on Dega Addition!

Presentation for 6th Grade Students!

Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Spring Concert '09

Spring Concert
May 5, 2009
7:00 pm/ THS Gym
Admission:$3 (adults) $1 (10 and under)

All ZEJH band members and Ellis Emeralds will meet in the THS Bandroom at 6:15 p.m. Please be in full uniform; Vest, black shirt, shoes and socks, bowtie and white shirt.

* Each student is responsible for all equipment and music.

Ellis Emeralds should wear their winter guard outfit.

The concert will last approximately an hour and 15 mins.

Don't forget about the BBQ dinner before the concert. (from Millers BBQ) See a band member to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $6 and will not be sold at the door.

*7th grade band practice will be after school until 4:30 on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in the ZEJH bandroom. Ellis Emeralds; Due to a recent conflict I will have to reschedule your Thursday practice (TBA).

What a Gig!

On April 23, 2009, the Talladega High School Jazz Band was invited to perform for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame ceremonies. With great preparation, lots of anticipation and much excitement the group of young musicians took on this adventure with great enthusiasm. Much is to be said about the musical presentation and outstanding representation of the Talladega City Schools from this group of young people; it was truly outstanding.

A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for their help providing dinner for the group, as well as Mrs. Rasco. Also to Dr. Frank Buck for his attendance and support at this event. It is wonderful to have such great support from parents and administrators in the Talladega City School System.

To see pictures Click Here

April in Talladega....Reminder

For those students that participated in the District and State band, don't forget that we have a performance on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, as a part of the April in Talladega Celebration.

Location: Harwell Auditorium
*We will meet in the bandroom at 5:45 PM

Dress: Band Uniform
Black pants (solid), black band shoes, black socks, white band shirt and bowtie

Music: Forward March and Dark Adventure.

See you Tuesday at School. Enjoy your long weekend and Happy Easter!