Dates to Note

Tuesday, 23 February 2010 20:25 Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 21:52 Written by Karen Branan

• March 10:  Final payment due on student accounts
• March 11:  Pre-contest Concert (judged), 7pm
• March 22:  Concert Band pre-contest practice (full band), 2:30 - 4:00
• March 23:  Concert Band contest (see details in article below)
• March 24:  Symphonic Band pre-contest practice (full band), 2:30 - 4:00
• March 25:  Symphonic Band contest (see details in article below)
• May 13:  Spring Concert
• May 21:  End of Year Banquet
• June 1-2:  Mini Band Camp
• June 2:  New Parent meeting
  

Upcoming Band Contests

Tuesday, 23 February 2010 19:17 Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 21:54 Written by Karen Branan

Band contests will be held at Shelby High School March 23 and 25 for Concert and Symphonic bands, respectively. Each band will play 3 pieces in a serious concert setting in front of a panel of judges (thus the name *contest*). The bands really rise to the occasion! The groups stop somewhere during the trip for a meal. Please join us if you can.

Schedule (tentative):

March 23 (concert)  Leave school apx. 7:30 am; Return apx. 3 pm

March 25 (symphonic)  Leave school apx. 10 am; Return apx. 4-5 pm

Band Accounts Due in Full

Tuesday, 23 February 2010 18:25 Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 20:17 Written by Karen Branan

Student accounts are due and payable IN FULL by March 10.  Please send in any remaining balance in an envelope marked "Band Account" to the attention of Karen Burke.  If you have questions with regard to your student's account, please contact Karen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 704-535-1930.  She will be happy to assist you.

All-District Auditions

Written by Scott Clowes

Congratulations to all the band members that participated in the all-district auditions this past Saturday at South Point High School.  All of the East students performed well and represented East with pride.  Over 1700 students from the surrounding 10 counties participated in this audition process.

Band Competition DVD

Written by Karen Branan

GET YOUR BAND COMPETITION  DVD!!

Get your 2009-2010 band competition DVD TODAY!! All 4 shows are presented.  Watch and see how much better you were at each subsequent show.  The angle of the filming is awesome, so that you can likely spot yourself marching to the beat of the drum (so to speak).  You know that each year presents a different show.  Freshmen, start your collection now.  Upper classmen, add this year's competition show to your collection.  Watching the DVD lets you relive the entire show and marching season. This is a MUST HAVE keepsake!   DVD's sell for $15.

Order forms are available in the band room or may be downloaded here!

Band Parent Letter

Thursday, 12 October 2006 05:00 Last Updated on Monday, 22 February 2010 14:56 Written by Administrator

Greetings to all parents of rising 9th grade band students!  Please read the letters and articles (see Band Documents) from East Mecklenburg High School Band Director Scott Clowes.  They provide important information about your student's experience as a member of the East Mecklenburg Band.