Greetings Trojan Band Fans!
We are in the very HOME stretch of Flamingo-ing! The kids will have the afternoon and that’s it – Get those final virtual flamingo orders in! Turn the money in to Ms. Eddins by 6pm and then come enjoy the pool party! Pool Party Details at the BOTTOM of this Blast.
**Seniors will be getting Letter Jacket Packets TODAY! Jackets are a gift from ABBA for 4 years of band participation – however if you want additional patches and decorations those need to be ordered and paid for – child will turn the packet in on Thursday at their fitting.
Schedule for this week:
MONDAY: Rehearsal 8-12, Pool Party 6-8
TUESDAY: Rehearsal 8-12
WEDNESDAY: Rehearsal 8-12
THURSDAY:
Panoramic Picture 8-9am (Show up to rehearsal dressed in your casual uniform of Blue AT polo, Stone colored shorts, white shoes and brown belt). After the panoramic we will rehearse until 12. Have students bring a change of marching rehearsal clothes.
From 2-4:30 They need to report to the band hall at 2:00 and be dressed in their marching uniform. Make sure they wear low profile shorts and a low profile shirt to go under the uniform as well as BLACK SOCKS. SENIORS YOU WILL BE FIT FOR LETTER JACKETS during this time window.
5:00 SHOW OFF Call time for kids (they need to be dressed in their casual uniform (Stone shorts, Blue AT polo, etc). We will warm up from 5-6 and then show off at 6pm. We will serve ice cream to spectators and kids after.
6:00 PERFORMANCE for the Parents and Ice Cream Social after!!
The Annual Anderson Band ‘End of Flamingo-ing’ Swim Party
When: Monday, August 13 from 6-8pm
Where: Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Municipal Pool, 7000 Ardath St., Austin 78757
Who: Every band and guard member
What: Celebrate the end of Flamingo-ing!
What Can I Bring?
–Freshmen: COLD drinks: Capri Sun, small gatorades, small bottles of water (4 oz) and please consider icing them down in a cooler, dropping them off with your student, and picking up your cooler afterwards. Our students drink very little soda, so only bring soda if it is your child’s particular favorite.
–Sophomores and Juniors: Salty snacks, sweets like cookies, brownies, rice krispy treats, etc. Please have any treats divided into individual servings.
-Seniors – Nothing – enjoy your last pool party with the band!