Ellis Emeralds

Holiday Greetings from the Ellis Emeralds

2011-12-19T09:17:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Ellis Emeralds

2011-10-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

Brittany Bond

Cortney Cook

Sierra George

Lizzy Gray

Arden Horn

Charity Johnson

Caitlin Keefover

Brady Limbaugh

Alexis Ponder

Caitlin Stratton

Brittany Tyson

HAPPY SPRING BREAK!

2011-03-16T12:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Spring Break Everyone!

I just wanted to bring to your attention that I updated the Calendar. You will notice for the next two weeks we have MANY rehearsals planned as we make a mad dash for the end of an outstanding season. I also added a reminder that Nashville fees are due on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Most everyone knows what they owe or close to it, however, you may get the remaining balance on Monday when we return. ( I was going to mail them out but STI is down and I have no addresses... sorry. )

I do want to let you know that when you are figuring your fees. We will not be doing the luncheon. You can remove this from your payment list. Schedule wise it just appeared that it would be better to allow time for students to spend time with their families hanging out in the hotel, exploring downtown, etc. Everything else remains the same; hotel, parking and cost of ticket for the event. Don't forget that donut profit was 2.50 per box and whatever Jack's Coupons you sold can also be subtracted from what you owe. (Coupons are due with fees on March 22nd)

Enjoy the rest of your Spring Break!

Calendar

2011-02-22T18:29:00.000-08:00

The calendar has been updated: Friday we will have practice after school until 5:00 pm. Be sure to bring your uniform.

Calender update...Practice next week

2011-02-18T06:54:00.000-08:00

Due to the ZEJH band traveling to MPA and rehearsing on Tuesday afternoon, the Ellis Emerald Practice on the Calendar has been changed to MONDAY, February 21, 2011. Afterschool until 5:00pm.

Also don't forget that on Competition weeks we rehearse on Friday as well. I will update times as soon as they are final.

All girls received an Itinerary for the Hoover trip today (Friday).

Thanks.
DT

calendar

2011-02-14T13:05:00.001-08:00

CHECK THE CALENDAR.

We do have practice Tomorrow, February 15, 2011. I also updated some the other rehearsals as well.

:) see ya there.

update

2011-01-30T16:19:00.001-08:00

The Calendar has been updated for this week. Please view it for rehearsals and times! All rehearsals this week will be at ZEJH!

*all uniform and supplies are scheduled to be in this week; please be sure you are up to date on your fees.

practice for 1/25/2011

2011-01-24T15:22:00.001-08:00

Hi All!

Practice tomorrow, Tuesday, January 25th, will be at the Zora Ellis Gym. Please try to get to the gym and change as quickly as possible. We want to get as much work done as possible with the first show quickly approaching.

You will recieve handouts tomorrow about the Prattville show, including an Itinerary and schedule.

See you tomorrow! :)

Practice FRIDAY, January 14th

2011-01-12T16:53:00.000-08:00

We WILL have practice on Friday. It will be at ZEJH after school until 5:00. Report to the Bandroom immediately after school! We will focus mainly on flag work.... do not forget your flag. You are more than welcome to put it in the bandroom when you arrive at school Friday morning! :)

School/Rehearsal Cancelled

2011-01-10T16:54:00.001-08:00

Hi Ladies! Due to the fact that school is cancelled, Winter Guard practice will be for this week as well. Enjoy your time in the snow! We will make this practice up at a later time.

Happy New Year

2011-01-05T16:40:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone.

Please take a minute to look at the Calendar. It has been updated.

Our regular practice day will be Tuesdays.

We should be able to get in the gym more often now,

but I will still have to let you know prior to the rehearsal where it will be.

EE practice UPDATE

2010-12-11T18:52:00.000-08:00

Ellis Emeralds Practice Scheduled for Monday, December 13th has been cancelled due to uncontrollable scheduling conflicts. We will not have another practice until after the Christmas Break.

After the break we should be on a more regular schedule and be able to secure floor time in the gym.

Please check the calendar over the break for updates.

Have a Great Break and Merry Christmas!

Dance Camp

2010-12-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all of the Ellis Emeralds, Dega Darlins and Dega Addition that helped make our Elementary Dance Camp a HUGE success. I am so proud of the work our girls do on a regular basis, but I am even more proud when they are able to pass that along to others in the way that they did this week. The final event was outstanding. See you at the Christmas Parade on Monday Night! (Don't forget... dress warm in and "Christmas Like", bring you Elf hat and your Streamer.)

Winter Guard Camp

2010-11-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

The Annual Winter Guard Camp will be held on November 12th-13th at THS. For details and more information click here.

After reviewing the information feel free to contact Ms. Todd with any questions that you may have.

We are looking forward to a GREAT season!

calender updated

2010-08-30T05:50:00.000-07:00

The Calendar has been updated. Please click on the link found on the right side of the page in order to access the calendar for rehearsal and performance information.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 2010-2011 Ellis Emeralds!

2010-08-30T05:17:00.000-07:00

2010-2011 Ellis Emeralds

Jamonica Curry

Cortney Cook

Ashleigh Farmer

Sierra George

Destiny Lawler

Katelyn Martin

Jessica McKenzie

Kayla Mellon

Kaitlyn Shaddix

Charmaine Smith

Devon Smith

Zoe Thomas

Indonika Truss

Jessica Wilcox

What a great clinic week and audition we had on Saturday. I am proud of all 29 girls that took on the new challenge with energy and determination. Congratulations to those young ladies that are part of the 2010-2011 Ellis Emeralds. To those young ladies that did not make the list this year: I encourage you to keep working hard and audition again next year. If it is something you want to do, then never give up! :)

photos available

2010-04-14T14:45:00.000-07:00

The photos from SCGC are now online and available for viewing and ordering.

Click HERE to visit Jolesh Photography, the official photographer for SCGC Championships.

Browse around and look at other groups as well as our own.

Enjoy!

2010/2011 Dega Darlins Addition.... Congrats!!!!!!!!

2010-04-09T20:05:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the 8th grade members of the Ellis Emeralds that auditioned and are now part of the Dega Darlins Addition of Talladega High School. We are proud of you and will miss you as an Ellis Emerald, but look forward to working with you as our sister group. :)

Amber

Anna

Alex

Andrea

ATTENTION 8th GRADE GIRLS!!!!!!!!

2010-04-04T20:50:00.000-07:00

Dega Darlin Addition Tryouts begin tomorrow... Monday, April 5th.

If you have not picked up a packet from Ms. Todd do so immediately. Fee and form is due at clinic at 3:30 at THS. Meet in the THS Bandroom.

No experience is required. Any 8th grade girl may audition. See you there!

2010 STATE CHAMPIONS and GOLD medalists!!!!

2010-03-29T04:23:00.001-07:00

This WEEK!!!!

2010-03-24T09:24:00.000-07:00

The time is quickly approaching.... I CANNOT believe we are wrapping up the 3rd Winter Guard season for the Ellis Emeralds. I am very excited about the trip coming up and I am even more excited about the dedication, hard work and preparation that I have seen from such a great group of young ladies. :)

A few last minute details to help us as we get closer to departure.

The Itinerary online is correct. We do have the performance times that are within that block, but overall everything stays pretty much the same. When you receive the official itinerary on Friday morning you will the exact time that we discussed posted. Also, instead of going downtown for dinner, we will go for lunch, which will give us more time. In the meantime if you have questions ASK!
We discussed the possibility of going to Wild Horse as a group. As of right now, enough people have not turned in their information. If they do by this afternoon then we will go, if not then we will not. I will let you know when I am positive.
TRAVEL FORMS ARE PAST DUE!!!!!!
INTERSTATE: There is a large delay on I-65 North around the Cullman exit. It has been advised that we find an alternate route due to the fact the delay has taken up to 2 hours, which we do not have in our schedule. It is only 20 more minutes according to google maps to go to Gadsden, get on I-59 and go North to Chattanooga then over to Nashville. The total trip being 4 hours and 23 minutes as opposed to 4 hours. The downfall is that they are doing construction here as well and it is a one lane road... however, the traffic moves at a consistent pace here and will not slow us too much.
Friday Lunch.... We will still stop at Steak 'n shake on the way up. We will just stop at a different location. It is actually still about 30 minutes outside of Nashville like before...I will have a map for the location... it is right on the interstate. (Symrna, TN)
I also have your 2nd Green shirt if you ordered one. If you did not order one and would like to get one. I have SOME sizes but they are limited so act fast.

I believe that is all for now. See you Thursday, for another STELLAR rehearsal.

updates!

2010-03-20T18:46:00.000-07:00

Please be sure to check out the Calendar link on the side.

CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE!

As school starts back I am a little sad the break is over, as I know most of you are too, however, I am very excited about the first week back. We were able to get another practice in on Tuesday due to some changes to the high school girls schedule. Please check the calendar and be sure that you know times and places and what to wear. If you have questions be sure to ask Lacey or me.

Your performance at Killen was great. The judges really had some good comments, both about things you did well and suggestions to make it better. We have a few things to fix and improve upon (no major changes), but with some hard work and dedication you will have a good standing as we go to Nashville on Friday. I am very excited about the trip with such a great group of young ladies and hope that we can find it to be VERY rewarding! As you come back to school on Monday do all you can to get as focused on the task at hand as you possibly can. We have not got a minute to spare.

In case you did not notice. The video is posted below from Brooks High School.

I received an email from the SCGC director that stated that we would have official times available on Monday before 5pm. I am hoping I get them sometime during the day and can plug in specific times so you can the final itinerary at Mondays rehearsal. You will receive a packet on Friday morning when you arrive with a copy of the Itinerary, maps, address, etc. that you will need for the trip.

Ellis Emeralds @ Brooks

2010-03-18T14:08:00.000-07:00

Above is the video from the Competition at Brooks High School in Killen, AL.

You can watch the DD or DD+ on their blogs as well.
Enjoy!

Nashville Itinerary

2010-03-11T14:10:00.000-08:00

Hi All.
The itinerary for Nashville has been posted on the calendar. You can also link to it by clicking HERE.
Keep in mind it is a VERY rough draft, but should help you see what to expect to help you make plans for the trip.
A detailed and up to date Itinerary will be posted on Monday, March 22, 2010, when the official schedule is released by the SCGC.

The smiling game. :)

2010-03-07T16:53:00.000-08:00

Hey girls!
I wanted to take some time and tell you that you had a productive practice on Thursday.
I have seen you do a lot of work in a small amount of time before so lets keep that speed so that you can have the best possible performances until the end of the season (and further)!

Bring positive, bubbly attitudes and smiling faces to practice this week so we can get a lot done!
And more importantly, Keep practicing over spring break! That could make all the difference come championships!

I don't get to tell you that much, but you all make me a very proud instructor and friend. :)

Thank you for your hard work!
<3 Lacey

Floor painting....

2010-03-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

Anyone who would like to help add more paint splashes to the floor is welcome to help. We will be working on it Monday, March 8, 2010 right after practice. You can stay a little while or until we finish. We anticipate it will take a little over an hour, but hopefully we will be done by 7pm.

Reminders!

2010-03-07T08:33:00.000-08:00

We are over halfway through the season and have only one regular season competition left, then championships. As we strive toward SCGC Championships, please practice at home and with each other in order to do your very best. We want to have a great show at Killen this weekend, hopefully putting us in a great spot in Nashville. For those of you who may not be aware, our scores help us get a better performance spot in Nashville.

I look forward to an OUTSTANDING trip to Nashville in a few weeks, hopefully bringing home a medal. We still have a few changes to make in order to make that last push to boost our score. I will post a very rough draft of the Nashville Itinerary on the blog calendar next week. If you are unable to see the links to the documents on the calendar, be sure to click on the event, then on details. Another page should open that holds the information.

Anyone with remaining fees must have those paid by the Nashville Trip. The money for the Hotel is due on Friday, March 12, 2010, before Spring Break. Please be sure to get that in to secure your room. Rooms will only be reserved that are paid for. Students must stay at the same hotel as the group, however, parents may choose to stay at our hotel or somewhere on our own.

Be sure to refer to the calendar often for updates and changes. You will see next week that we have two practices just like normal and then our Friday run-through. We will wear uniforms on FRIDAY's run through. Come to practice ready to work and on time. In the room or in the bathroom changing is not on time; you must be dressed and ready to go at 3:30 in order to not be counted tardy.

As things wrap up review your handbook and demerits. Simple things such as being late for practice should not be a reason you miss one of the most exciting parts of the season. Being great is hard work and the fun comes from being successful. We have had a VERY successful season so far and I look forward to the next few weeks.

The following quote came from a friend and I thought it was very truthful....."The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed" - Chinese Proverb

Push to the END ... the reward will be GREAT! :)

ORDERS DUE!

2010-03-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

ALL Krispy Kreme Doughnut orders are due on MONDAY, March 8, 2010, before the end of the school day.

Be sure that you have clearly marked ALL orders and collected the money for those orders placed.

Brooks High School; Killen, AL

2010-02-28T19:29:00.000-08:00

Great job this weekend ladies. A few kinks to work out, but overall great job! Keep up the great work as we move toward the next competition at Brooks High School in Killen, AL. Also, notice that practices this week are at THS due to scheduling conflict.

Click Here for the Brooks High School; Killen, AL Itinerary.

If you have not looked at the Calendar on the side of the page... click on Calendar of Events. Then click on any green writing on each date to view the information. Click more details for links, etc.

See you tomorrow!

F.Y.I

2010-02-22T19:27:00.000-08:00

Just to let you know. The Hoover updates did not effect us. The only thing that changed is that the Dega Darlins will go on at 8:03 instead of 8:05. You can still use the itinerary that I gave you for Hoover. It is linked in an earlier post if you lost it. Scroll down.... :)

Google Calendar!

2010-02-21T16:51:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! I am very excited to offer a NEW feature to our blog. Since the addition of page tabs to blogger, I have now added a page that has a calendar of events for the Ellis Emeralds. Hopefully you will find this to be something of GREAT use to you. I will update it often in an effort to stay connected with everyone and assist in keeping conflicts to a minimum.

Look on the Right side of the page. You will see Home and Calendar listed under PAGES. To view the Calendar simply click on the word 'calendar'. When the Calendar page opens you will see events and times listed in GREEN. To see the entire entry or to see specific details, click on the GREEN link on each day.

As we experiment with this new page please feel free to let me know of any problems that you are having.

It is a work in progress, but one worth exploring for sure.

New Schedule for HOOVER!

2010-02-21T14:45:00.000-08:00

I received an email from the SCGC Contest director stating that the Hoover Competition would have time changes and could vary up to 20 minutes from what I originally gave you. I am not sure in what direction the time changes will occur. As soon as I have the NEW schedule I will get it to you. I should have it some time on Monday.

Flip Flop Friday.....

2010-02-19T18:38:00.000-08:00

Food, Fun, Friends and of course..... Flip Flops!

What a great way to end a very busy week. I hope that each Ellis Emerald had an enjoyable time with each other and the Dega Darlins and Dega Addition. Hanging out, getting to know each other better and a little artsy project to finish off a VERY busy week and to look forward to an EVEN BUSIER ONE ahead. I am looking forward to what lies ahead and I hope you are as well. The Hoover Competition is just around the corner! Get lots of rest this weekend so you will be rested for the BUSY week ahead!

Hoover Winter Odyssey

2010-02-14T20:02:00.001-08:00

Invite your friends and family out to Hoover on February 27, 2010
to see you in action. The itinerary is located below in a previous post.

Our schedule is:
Ellis Emeralds 4pm
Dega Addition 4:55pm
Dega Darlins 8:05pm

We would like to have lots of friends and family there. This is the closest
competition to Talladega, so it might be the only chance some people get to see you live.
INVITE EVERYONE!

Upcoming practices

2010-02-14T19:46:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies.

Be sure to review the
schedule you received
in class regarding
practice schedule
for this week.

Monday at 4:00
Thursday at 4:30

If you are in the MPA band be sure to bring a snack for between
practices of band and guard.

Hoover Itinerary.

2010-02-11T21:25:00.001-08:00

Click here to view the Hoover Itinerary!

I am looking forward to a GREAT trip!

Practice.

2010-02-04T17:23:00.000-08:00

We will have practice on Monday. However, we will have it from 4:30-6:30 due to band rehearsal for the Tuesday night concert at both the high school and the middle school.

Don't forget about your Winter Guard shirt order forms. They are due Tuesday so we can get them in time for the next competition.

Also, we have had hotel sign up for Championships in Nashville. If you need to add something or change something let me know ASAP.

In the meantime. Practice. :)

2010-01-31T07:12:00.000-08:00

Wow! What a whirlwind of a week you have had. It has been great watching you learn and grow this week, as well as except challenge after challenge with a smile on your face and with a great attitude. :) I am so proud of your first performance and you should be too. Congratulations on 1st place. You had a great score for your first time out. I am also VERY excited about the way you conducted yourselves at the competition. If I did not know I would not have guessed that it was your first performance. I look forward to Hoover on February 27th. Lots of work to do by then, but with your work ethic we will get it done. And, what a great fan base we had with us. It is so wonderful to have OUR parents yelling in the stands!

We will Have practice on Monday at ZEJH from 3:00-5:00. We will listen to judges tapes and watch the video, as well as begin to clean and fix some things. See you then!

Dega Darlins: 1st place

Dega Addition: 2nd Place

Ellis Emeralds: 1st place

Oak Grove Competition week!

2010-01-24T08:49:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies!

Be sure that you keep up with the schedule for this week! We are busy, busy with trying to finish the show and get everything done we need to do. Please be sure that you are practicing at home. At this point everyone should have the song or should have brought me a C.D to make you a copy. However, if not then you need to do so ASAP. We cannot move ahead if we are constantly re-teaching. Please do your homework! Practices will be at ZEJH unless told otherwise.

Your first performance of the season is coming up on Saturday. Your performance time is 2:05 if you would like to invite people to come and see you perform. I know that you will do amazing, I just also know that we have a lot to do.

ALL practices are important, however, practice on Monday and Thursday is VITAL. Please come ready to work. We have a lot to add and perfect before Saturday, but you guys are more than capable. I look forward to a GREAT week!

Oh yeah... and each of you should be trying out for honorband. Tryouts are on Tuesday, the 26th! Of course, you have a competition on the day of honorband, but this would be a great way for you to see how you are doing in the BIG scheme of things. Tryouts are the scales we have been practicing in class and sightreading. Sign up with Ms. Todd on Monday! It is $7.00 to audition.

Queen of Hearts pageant is something you might be interested in as well.
If you would like to participate in the pageant forms are due on the 27th. (the form may have said the 22nd, but they have extended it due to a misprint)

See you Monday.

updates

2010-01-17T16:23:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies.

Your first performance is in just two weeks. We have a lot going on and a lot left to do. Be sure that you are at rehearsals and that you are practicing at home.

Just a reminder that you have practice on Monday, January 18, 2010, at ZEJH from 3:00-6:00pm.

The week of Oak Grove Competition we will have more rehearsals than normal so that we can be as prepared as possible for the first event. We will have rehearsal on Monday, January 25, 2010, afterschool until 5:30. Thursday, January 28, 2010 after school until 5:30. Friday after school until 5:00 for final preparations and as many full runs as possible. (in uniform)

I also encourage each of you to try-out for Talladega County honorband tryouts on the 26th at Talladega High school.

See you tomorrow!

practice reminder!

2010-01-10T19:47:00.000-08:00

Just a Reminder!
We will have practice tomorrow (1/11)
from 3:40-5:30
at THS
in the lunchroom.

You will also have practice on Thursday (1/14)
from 3:40-5:00
I will let you know where.

Since we missed last weeks practice, we have to make it up this week.
see you there!

practice

2010-01-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

Because school is dismissing early due to weather, Thursdays practice will be canceled and rescheduled for Monday after school. Practice will be at THS from 3:40-5:30.

Practice 1/7/09

2010-01-04T13:15:00.000-08:00

Hi!

I hope that you had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

With school starting back this week, I wanted to let you know that practice will be on Thursday (1/7/09) at the high school from 3:40-5:30pm. If the gym at Zora Ellis becomes available and we can practice there I will let you know before Thursday.

Please remember to bring your flag pole.

For this practice we need for some of you to wear a white shirt and for some of you to wear a black shirt. Please refer to the list below. The color of shorts or pants doesn't matter.

Black shirt
Grace
Ashleigh
Savannah
Andrea
Lindsey
Gabby
Anna

White Shirt
Alex
Amber
Cate Joseph
Destiny
Kayla
Jessica

In an email earlier this week I attempted to let you know that we will not be practicing Tuesday (1/5) due to some scheduling conflicts. It has been brought to my attention that the email was not received. So just to clarify. We will have practice on Thursday, not Tuesday and not both. Sorry for the confusion. The gym should be more available soon where we can set a consistent day and time, which should resolve these issues.
See you Tuesday!

2009-12-16T06:30:00.000-08:00

Reminder!

2009-12-09T17:00:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder that practice tomorrow (12-10) is at THS from 3:40-5:00.
We will actually meet in the THS bandroom.
See you there!

check this out

2009-11-30T18:37:00.000-08:00

Not exactly Winter Guard, but check out this video. WOW!!! The precision is AMAZING!!!

Reminders!

2009-11-29T13:42:00.001-08:00

I hope that all of you guys had a GREAT break! As we start school tomorrow a few reminders....

We have practice after school tomorrow until 5:00pm. Practice will be at ZEJH (hopefully the gym will be available. If not, we will do the best we can.) Bring your flag.

If you owe doughnut money that is due ASAP. Please put it in an envelope with your name on it.

We are hosting a Dance Camp on December 18th and 19th at THS. It is open to all Elementary age students K-6. (They do not have to attend school in the Talladega School System.) Information has been given at their local elementary schools, however, invite anyone you think might be interested. Registration is THIS FRIDAY! December 4, 2009 at the THS bandroom from 4:00-6:00pm. More information can be optained by calling Ms. Todd at 315-5706 or via email at THSdancecamp@hotmail.com. Registration fee is $25.00; includes instruction, t-shirt and participation in the Talladega Christmas Parade.

As part of the dance camp all Ellis Emeralds will be performing in the Talladega Christmas Parade with the participants from the Dance Camp. The parade is on December 19th @ 5:00pm. We will meet in the parking lot of the Old Goody's. The parade will go around the square and end at Piggly Wiggly. (More info will be given later.)

This week's practice...

2009-11-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

As you heard on the announcements Friday afternoon practice will be on...

Monday, November 16, 2009
THS Lunchroom
3:40-5:00

*be sure that you are on time and have your white flag and comfortable clothes to dance in.

We will begin at 3:40 and go til 5:00, however, remember to let your parents know that we have to put the room back together before anyone leaves. It typically takes about 15 minutes.

If you need to bring your flag to school you may bring it to the bandroom when you arrive and prop it beside the door during the day, however, don't forget to come get it so you will have it for practice.

Practice

2009-11-09T12:37:00.000-08:00

Thursday, November 12, 2009

THS Lunchroom

3:40-5:00

Bring your White flag.

Wear clothes that you can move in and your Dance shoes.

*Notice the time change to 3:40. This is to give a little extra time between ZEJH and THS, due to the fact that demerits will be inforced for Tardies. Students should be dressed and ready to go at 3:40. Flag is considered equipment; do not forget to bring it.

*5:00 is when we will stop practicing. We will still have to move tables back; it typically takes about 10 minutes. Students are not dismissed until all tables are put back in proper position.

November Winter Guard camp

2009-11-04T13:33:00.000-08:00

Students have been given information regarding camp for this weekend. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. This will kick off the winterguard season for the Ellis Emeralds.

Please review your handbook regarding all rules and regulations. Demerits will be enforced in order to maintain the quality of the group.

As always if you have any questions feel free to ask.

DT

Practice 10/13

2009-10-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

We will have Ellis Emerald practice on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. It will after school (3:30) until 5:00 p.m. In the Zora Ellis Gym.

See you there!

GREAT JOB!

2009-09-29T20:25:00.001-07:00

GREAT job Ladies!

I am proud of the job you did today at the pep-rally and game. Great work! The recovery that you had at the pep-rally will become one of those 'remember when' moments later down the road. It was not near as bad as you guys thought it was. Every group I have ever had has had a CD skip one time or another. However, I must say that to see a group of 14 7th and 8th graders hold their composer in front of the entire student body and recover... WOW! I was impressed!

You made up for it at the game anyway. Great performance... just great. Many people throughout the game commented on what a great job you did. Congrats!

Thanks to Lacey for all of her hard work and also to the other members of the Dega Darlins and Dega Addition that have helped and supported the Ellis Emeralds non-stop!

I will post a few pictures soon.

Rehearsal

2009-09-23T19:31:00.000-07:00

Ellis Emeralds will have practice on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at THS from 5-6:30.

We will also have practice on Monday, September 28, 2009 at ZEJH from 5-6:30.

Both of these are the in preparation for the Homecoming Pep-rally and game.

2009/2010 Ellis Emeralds...are....

2009-09-05T22:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all of the young ladies that auditioned for the 2009/2010 Ellis Emeralds. What a great audition year. A special congratulations to those that won a spot on the line....
(in no particular order)

Amber Robinson
Alex Horn
Anna Whitworth
Cate Joseph Rasco
Grace Byrd
Gabby Easterwood
Andrea Adams
Destiny Lawler
Lindsey Isbell
Chicaree Barclay
Jessica McKenzie
Kayla Mellon
Ashleigh Farmer
Savannah Stillwell

If you did not win a spot on the 2009/2010 line we invite you to audition next year for the 2010/2011 Ellis Emeralds. If you are an 8th grader you may be interested in auditioning for the Dega Darlins Addition in the Spring for the 2010/2011 year (auditions will be announced at a later time, but are typically in April. Keep up the hard work and continue to work on the info from clinic. I am very proud of EVERYONE for thier hardwork and dedication!

It is going to be a GREAT year!

Good Luck

2009-09-04T13:15:00.000-07:00

Ladies I would like to wish each of you luck as you audition tomorrow for the Ellis Emeralds. You have had an OUTSTANDING clinic week and Iwish you all the best.

Remember to wear white shirt, red shorts and white shoes.

Pull your hair back and don't forget your smile.

Also, don't forget your FLAG!

You may arrive any time after 9:00a.m. as long as it is before 10am. Some of you have expressed the need to practice and get ready at the school beforehand. That will be fine.

See you Tomorrow!

Getting Started!

2009-08-31T20:42:00.001-07:00

I am very excited about the GREAT group of young ladies that came out today for Ellis Emeralds Clinic. Thank you to the Dega Darlins and Dega Addition members that stayed today to help as well; it was appreciated. Great Attitudes and hard work will prove for a great 2009-2010 Winter Guard group. I look forward to the rest of clinic and tryouts on Saturday.

See you tomorrow at 5:00
Wednesday at 3:30, Thursday at 5:00 and Saturday at 10am.

Keep up the good work!

Auditions

2009-08-26T17:56:00.000-07:00

7th and 8th grade girls
Ellis Emerald Tryout Clinic will begin on August 31, 2009.
Please see Ms. Todd for the packet and additional information.
If you previously picked up a packet and did not have the permission form,
please see Ms. Todd to get one prior to the first day of Clinic.
Money and forms are required on the first day of clinic.
Tryouts will be on Saturday, September 5, 2009.

2009/2010 Auditions

2009-08-18T05:11:00.001-07:00

Just to let everyone know. Information regarding tryouts will be going home soon. I am in the process of finalizing some details. Several students have asked and I am very excited about the interest and the prospect of this upcoming season.

DCI

2009-07-20T08:52:00.000-07:00

Interested in seeing a drum corp performance up close and personal? You still have time.

Drum Corp season is quickly coming to an exciting end, but you still have a few options to catch a show either live or in a theater. Visit www.dci.org for ticket information. There is a show in Gadsden, AL, on this Friday, July 24, 2009 and a show in Atlanta this Saturday, July 25, 2009. Ticket information can be found on the dci website.

Click the picture above to see the trailer for the Quarter-Final LIVE broadcast in theaters on August 6, 2009. The closest showing for us is in Trussville, AL.

Grab some friends and go see for yourself! You won't regret it.

2009-07-14T10:32:00.000-07:00

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!

Practice.

2009-04-29T14:56:00.000-07:00

Practice for Thursday has been cancelled.
It has been rescheduled for Monday, May 4th, 2009, at the Talladega High Gym.
Practice will begin at 3:30 and end at 5:00p.m.
This is to prepare for the Spring concert on the 5th; all three groups will rehearse.

Spring concert '09

2009-04-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

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.

*After School 7th grade band practice will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Ellis Emerald practice time will have to be changed from its original time. (TBA)

Performance photos from Championships....

2009-04-11T10:20:00.000-07:00

Have you checked out the performance photos from championships? Click here

2009 THS Auxiliaries!

2009-04-10T18:12:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our sister Groups for the 2009 season!

DRUM MAJOR
Blake Matson

DEGA DARLIN
SECTION LEADER
Lacey Lackey

DEGA DARLINS
(no particular order)

Shonquita McDaniel
Riley Rutledge
Meggie Lewis
La'Tisha Wilson
Lateriya Stamps
Lacey Lackey
Kelsey Paris
Ingram McCollum
Chrissy Moore
Chelcia Mosley
Ashley Goggans
Angelic Curry

DEGA DARLINS ADDITION
(no particular order)

Jatonica Whitson
Morgan Davidson
Kayla Langley
Robbyn Stratton
Mya Thomas
Lexie Gates Rasco
Kayla Mowery
Terencea Holtzclaw
Heather Blocker
MaKayla Montgomery

*We will have tryouts for Ellis Emeralds in August at the start of the 2009/2010 school year!

Auditions!

2009-04-03T07:05:00.000-07:00

Auditions for the 2009-2010 Ellis Emeralds will be held in the Fall, just after school starts.

There have been many questions about this, which is great. The reason they will not be until the fall is that auditions are open to band members that are in the 7th and 8th grade. Since we do not know who the 7th grade band members are yet, we cannot audition.

Handouts and information will be given out at the start of school. In the meantime, talk to any friends that you may have interested and let them know that we would love to have them.

Pictures

2009-04-03T06:41:00.001-07:00

The Group photos that were taken by Bateman Photography are now online for viewing. You can go to http://www.photoreflect.com/ or click here. Be sure to click the next arrow so that you can view both photos of the group. You can also view all of the other groups that performed over the weekend.

There are several purchasing options. I suggest the digital file. They email you this and you have it on your computer. It is just under $5.00.

Enjoy!

Congratulations!

2009-03-29T18:39:00.000-07:00

Alex, Amber, Anna, Cate Joseph, Jatonica, Morgan, Mya, Robbyn, Terencea,

What an amazing year you have had! I am so very proud of each of you and I know you know that. Congratulations once again on the 4th place finish at championships and for your placement as Alabama State Runner-up. To finish this well after being promoted earlier in the year is a great accomplishment for each of you young ladies. Mr. McDaniel, Brian and I are VERY proud of you. Keep up the good work!

I also want to tell you thank you for the great trip that you had to Nashville. It is great to travel with such a great group of girls!

By the way, I NEED YOUR PICS! I will put them on the blog if you can either bring me your card from your camera or put them on disc. Email typically does not work well due to file size.

See you tomorrow. Don't forget we have a light practice at 5:30 at ZEJH.

Congrats at Hoover!

2009-03-17T21:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations at Hoover on your 2nd place finish!

I am so proud of the work that you ladies have put forth this year. Wrapping up our last regular season competition and getting ready to head to Nashville seems unreal. Time has really flown. I am so proud of the individual and group improvements that you have made this year. To get promoted to the next class and to actively hang in there with the competition, always finishing in the top of your class is a great accomplishment, something to be extremely proud of.

I am excited as we prepare for Nashville and I look forward to the trip. I hope that you do too!

Enjoy the rest of your spring break and get lots of rest.

>>>notice>>>rehearsal>>>change>>>

We will rehearse on MONDAY, after spring break, immediatly after school until 5:00pm.

We will not rehearse on Tuesday, but will also reahearse on Wednesday until 5:00pm.

**There is a possiblity of a run through on thrusday during 6th period... I will let you know.

I should have the schedule for Nashville on Thrusday. I will post your time on here and I will put the updated itinerary under March 27 on the calendar on www.degaband.com. I am looking forward to a great trip with you guys.

See you after the break!

Hoover Additional info

2009-03-08T17:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Again!

We have decided to do a brief practice for last minute run throughs and such on Friday, right after school until 4:30. Dega Darlins will go for an hour after you and then Dega Addition after that, with everyone being done by 6:30. You are welcome to stay to watch the other groups, but not required to by any means.

Click here for an itinerary for the Hoover Compeition. YOu will get a hard copy on Tuesday.

The Contest is held at Hoover High School.

Hoover

2009-03-06T15:41:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies!

I am sorry for not being with you at practice on Tuesday. I heard that you got some much needed cleaning done with Lacey, which is why I did not cancel practice. Next week is the Hoover Competition. I will post an itinerary soon and give you one in class on Monday.

We will rehearse our normal time on Tuesday (3/10) as soon after school as we can until 5:00.

We will also have a short rehearsal on Wednesday (3/11) as soon after school as possible to 4:30.

Keep in mind that on Friday, all three groups may do a basic run through or last minute fixes. I will let you know about Friday after we see how rehearsals go earlier in the week.

Meanwhile practice at home. I know we always do our best, but we need to make sure that we give it our all at Hoover, our scores at Hoover will determine where we are placed at championships and we need a good spot.

Our performance time so you can tell people coming to see you is 5:16pm. In your class is you, the Pell City Panteras JV and Shades Valley JV.

See you next week!

Practice Thursday!

2009-02-22T16:07:00.000-08:00

I originally changed the schedule of winter guard practice from Tuesday to Thrusday due to Honor Band auditions. However, since then we have discovered that the ZEJH band that traveled to district assessment in Gadsden, AL, will now travel to state contest on March 2nd in Birmingham. In preparation for that we need to have after school practice for band on Thrusday ... therefore, we cannot have Ellis Emeralds. It appears that this week has no open spot for a practice. We will simply have to do what we can and not practice this week.

Next weeks practice will be on Tuesday as scheduled. I will let you know if we will have another practice to make up for this week's missed practice.

In the meantime.... practice on your own at home.

Also, remember to turn in any rooming information to me ASAP. There are several who have not turned it in. I cannot promise you the room you want if you don't turn it in.

See you at school!

Practice 2/24

2009-02-18T20:10:00.000-08:00

Don't forget that Practice for Feb. 24th has been changed to Thursday Feb. 26th due to honor band try-outs. This practice will end at 4:30 since it is not our regularly scheduled day. Please get to the high school as quick as possible so that we can get started.

Practice the new stuff at home, especially the toss.

I hope that each of you plan on auditioning for honor band and do well. Good Luck!

Pictures!

2009-02-12T20:25:00.000-08:00

There are some great pictures available for viewing and purchase on the Photo Reflect website from the competition Saturday at Oak Grove. To view the picutures click here. This company takes pictures at all of the SCGC events and are usually up the week following the competition.

Enjoy!

Wow!

2009-02-08T16:14:00.000-08:00

Congratulations! Robbyn, Mya, Alex, Amber, Cate Joseph, Morgan, Anna, Jatonica and Terencea. I am so proud of the accomplishments that you have made over the past two weeks. To have your first competition, get promoted and then add so much new material, compete again and come home with another trophy is a great accomplishment. The work, dedication and pride that you are taking in yourself and the group is being recognized. Congratulations on your 3rd place finish, a close third too, 2nd was not that far away.

I hope each of you have a great feeling of accomplishment right now... because you should.

We will have regular practice on Tuesday, where we will listen to judges tapes and try to start fixing some things. Our next contest is a good ways away, however, we do not need to relax too much. Let's take advantage of this time opportunity to clean and get better daily. Practice at home, that will help as well. We will take off Tuesday, Feb. 24th due to honorband auditions. I am sure ALL of you are trying out!

I am currently working on information for championships and will have that to you soon. I will get the Hoover contest information to you as soon as I know it.

Check out the band blog for a writeup about you guys too!

Performance times are finally here!

2009-02-04T09:09:00.000-08:00

Ellis Emeralds 4:39
Dega Darlins Addition 5:13
Dega Darlins 6:55

You are the first group in your class to perform. After you perform you will have about 10 minutes for a quick change before we help the Addition pull their floor. Please change quickly, but make sure you hang up your outfit nicely for retreat. After we help Addition pull their floor, the Dega Darlins do not perform until 6:55. You will have about an hour to go eat, visit family and watch a few groups. We will report back to the warm-up area at 6:20.

The good news is that at Oak Grove things are not too far apart. The gym, warm-up area and our hallway will all be in the same building.

Competition in your class is: Shades Valley JV, Pell City Panteras JV, Fort Payne H.S. ( So basically in order to come home with a trophy we need to beat at least one group.)

Oak Grove is coming quickly!

2009-02-03T19:44:00.000-08:00

Great job today! I am proud of the work you have done this week. Who knows what lies ahead with our new classification, but I tell you... I am so proud of the work and accomplishments of this week.

We will have practice on Thursday as soon after school as possible until 4:30, mainly for cleaning and review. In the meantime, practice the new stuff at home.

Don't forget to bring your skirts and shoes to practice on Thursday.

If you have questions from the handouts today about Saturday, let me know.

See you Thursday!

check it out

2009-01-28T17:34:00.000-08:00

Go to the Dega Addition blog and check out the comments under the post... Counting down.
Angelic posted something good.

ATTENTION - TIME CHANGE!

2009-01-28T12:04:00.000-08:00

I am so sorry about this change. Usually after something is set I try not to change it because I realize this causes confusion, however, there has been a large conflict with Friday nights practice at 5:30. We will change our practice time to 7:00-9:00. Brain will be here either way, so I just swapped the times for the Addition and you guys. Please not that there is a change...... this will give everyone the opportunity to get to practice and we for sure need everyone there. Brian cannot write drill with anyone missing and this is the only day he can come.

See you there!

Rehearsals!

2009-01-27T17:51:00.000-08:00

Great job at rehearsal today. Experiment a little with the new stuff we did. I feel like you got a good bit of cleaning done towards the end of rehearsal on the beginning of the show. Practice the things that we fixed so that you can keep them fresh. If we can clean and increase the quailty every single time we meet, you will have an outstanding year.

Don't forget about practice on Friday night in the ZEJH gym from 5:30-7:30. Brian will be here to add some stuff to the show and possibly change a few things, you never know. We are hoping to finish the show at this rehearsal so that we can focus on cleaning.

Next week we will have our regular rehearsal on Tuesday in the ZEJH gym until 5:00 p.m. Since it is competition week next week, we will also have a rehearsal on Thursday after school until 4:30 in the ZEJH gym. (Some people asked about Friday during 6th period. There is a possibility, but not a regular occurance. I will let you know if we are.)

Keep up the good work. I am very proud of the progress that you have you made and are making daily. I am excited about the next contest at Oak Grove and I hope you are too.

Field Day Pics!

2009-01-25T14:12:00.001-08:00

Field Day Success!

2009-01-25T13:35:00.000-08:00

I am SUPER proud of each one of you on Saturday at Field Day. You did such an outstanding job both performing, helping the other groups, and representing your school. The compliments that I received about your group was endless from both people from Talladega and the other schools there. You should really be proud.

Congratulations on your 1st place win! That was great as well. I am also very pleased about the move to Novice class. For those who still don't quit understand, let me explain.... Junior high guards start off in Cadet class. All of the high school guards are ranked by ability starting with Novice being the new groups, then Scholastic B, Scholastic AAA, etc. Prior to field day we sign up for where we think we should be, Field day is a chance for the judges to see each group and decide whether or not we are in the right class. On Saturday night when they called me down before the awards began, the debate was that as a group you are so far ahead of the other Cadet class groups both from Saturday at Pell City and the scores from the weekend before in Tennessee that they promoted you up to the next class, which is Novice. This is a great accomplishment... Congratulations!

With good accomplish comes more work. We will have to add more to the show to compete with these groups. Realize that some of them spin together in the fall and earlier where we do not. However, from the score sheets you would not have been at the bottom of novice classification on Saturday so the outlook is good.

Typically at this point Lacey and I finish the show and there are not too many more moves, however both of us agree that we want Brian to come finish the show since we got promoted to the next class. We will have to find a day that works with his schedule. I will get this together ASAP and let you know. In the meantime..... see you Tuesday. I will announce the location of Tuesdays practice on Monday.

I am looking forward to the next competition... 2 weeks... at Oakgrove.

2009-01-22T20:15:00.000-08:00

Great Practice Today! Just a few run throughs left before the real thing. I hope you are getting excited. I am!

3 days and counting!!!!

2009-01-21T05:36:00.000-08:00

WOW! What a very productive and upbeat practice you had yesterday. I am very proud of you. Field day is in 3 days and you should do fine. I hope you are excited about it.

I will give another handout of reminders and answer last minute questions on Thursday during practice. Be sure to review your packet so you will be sure of everything.

Keep up the good work!

It's almost time!

2009-01-17T18:41:00.000-08:00

The Time is drawing near. Can you believe it, field day this time next week you will be on the floor hearing scores! woo hoo! Well, maybe night right now, but when I typed this.

I did want to post a picture of your floor. Mr. McDaniel, Marcus and I worked on it today and it has turned out to be quite good I must say.

A few reminders.

We will have practice on Tuesday. It will be at the high school. Get there as quick as you can, we have a lot to do.

We will have a special practice on Thursday for a last minute fixing session. It should be at ZEJH, however, I will finialize that next week.

If you are not up to date on your fees, please take care of that. Technically I am not suppose to let you perform if you are not up to date.

Please read over your handout that I gave you at the last practice. Better yet, be sure you parents get it so they can read over it. If you have any questions email me or call me at the bandroom.

Don't forget to bring your travel form from the packet to practice on Tuesday. I need to get those in.

Have a great Weekend!

Practice This week!

2009-01-11T19:09:00.000-08:00

Wow, field day is coming fast. Just a few weeks left. Rehearsal this week will be on Tuesday like always, but in the Zora Ellis Gym following school. We will meet in the bandroom first, so Please come to the bandroom as quick as possible so that we can get started. We need to make the most of our rehearsal time.

Also, be sure that you have a flag at home so you can practice. I recommend going through the routine on a daily basis so that you will not forget any of it when you get in front of the crowd and get nervous. Most of you should have a C.D. of the music. If you need a copy let me know.

As some of you saw, your outfits came in on Friday! We need to try these on so that we can make any needed exchanges or alterations. However, we do not need to take any practice time to do so, therefore on Tuesday come to the bandroom as quick as possible so that we can put on your outfits.

If you are behind on your fee payments please get those in as soon as possible. If you have a question about fees, I have it on my office computer now, so feel free to come by and ask or email me.

Field Day!

2009-01-08T19:06:00.001-08:00

The schedule has been posted for the Pell City competition on January 24, 2009. As most of you know this competion is called 'field day' and is basicially a coming out point for all guards that are participating in Winter Guard. There is another location as well in TN.

I will give you a more detailed schedule about departure times and such at your next practice, but wanted to give you this so that you can see who is coming and the estimated times. Keep in mind that sometimes they make adjustments to the schedule. Also, go ahead and start making your travel plans; Everyone must ride with a parent, either your own or someone elses. NO students will be allowed to drive.

Click here to see the schedule that was posted on the Dega Darlin Blog.

Also feel free to go to the SCGC website and explore the other groups and circuit info.

2008-12-18T19:12:00.000-08:00

The first semester flew by and the second will do the same with each of you as busy as you are. I am excited about Winter Guard and the season upon us, it appears as if it is going to be a great year. Keep up the good work. Over the holidays get lots of rest and enjoy your friends and family.

Oh yeah, we will have practice the Tuesday we come back to school, Tuesday, January 6, 2009, from 3:30-5:00. I will post the location as soon as possible.

Merry Christmas!

GREAT JOB!

2008-12-13T19:58:00.000-08:00

Great job today! I am very proud of the work that you acheived today! You really got a lot done and from seeing you work with Brian it is evident that you have a desire to be outstanding. I am excited about the winter guard season and what you have to offer.

Keep up the good work.

We will have practice on Tuesday after school until 5:00. I will let you know the location ASAP.

We will also have to schedule a Saturday in January for Brian to come back and do the finishing touches. I will post that date as soon as we are able to secure it.

Practice

2008-12-03T18:47:00.000-08:00

We will not have practice on Tuesaday, December 9, 2008, due to the band concert. This practice has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. At this rehearsal we will spend the entire time on staging and choreography. We hope to get a major part of our show completed during this time. Please be sure to eat before you come.

We will have practice our regular Tuesday practice on December 16, 2008, to review the work learned with Brian.

Christmas Parade

2008-12-02T18:37:00.001-08:00

The Parade was a success!

Each girl did a great job decorating the float and representing Zora Ellis and the Band. I am very proud of you and happy that we have such an outstanding group of Ellis Emeralds.
I hope you recovered from the cold. And... mental note... one cooler full of candy is not quite enough..haha... who knew. Also, If you have more pics bring them and I will add them to the blog... I can't believe I left my camera.

I look forward to the upcoming winter guard season and the fun times that we will have together!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

PICTURES!!!

2008-11-30T17:58:00.000-08:00

I finally had some time to put some pics on here... enjoy!

These are from camp... and again.. I must say that it was OUTSTANDING!

and... more pics.. let the games begin

Christmas Parade

2008-11-23T09:54:00.000-08:00

The Ellis Emeralds will be participating in the Talladega Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 5, 2008. We will ride on a float that Mr. Rasco has agreed to provide for us. (Thank you Mr. Rasco.) The Theme is going to be Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. Dress for this event is WARM and Christmas Themed... Lots of bright red and green.

We will decorate the float at our regular scheduled Tuesday Practice; We will have this float building experience at Zora Ellis. (We typically meet at THS on Tuesdays, but will not on the 2nd)

We will gather candy to throw during the parade... if you would like to donate some please feel free to do so.... you may send it to ZEJH on Monday or Tuesday.

The details are still in the works. I will let you know on Monday when we return to school. In the meantime, have a great Thanksgiving break!

Krispy Kreme...yum.

2008-11-13T19:40:00.001-08:00

Sale those Doughnuts!

Don't forget that forms are Due on Monday, November 17, 2008.

Ask EVERYONE... teachers, friends, family, church members, etc.

Also, don't forget to tell them about the NEW! coupon option that you have to offer;
Pay for the doughnuts now, but keep the coupon to get them when you want them at any
Krispy Kreme location.... and... they NEVER expire!

Check it out!

2008-11-12T13:07:00.000-08:00

Every year the Alabama Ballet performs the Ballet the Nutcracker. Click here to see a clip of their preparation. Ballet is awesome.... enjoy!

Fundamentals Camp! (11/14- 11/15)

2008-11-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

Friday: (when you arrive come straight to the bandroom)
-- We will begin rehearsal at 5:00 p.m.

-- Eat before you come. We will have snacks and drinks after practice.
-- Please be on time. In order to bring in your bags and such, you may have to arrive before

5:00. Walking through the door or the parking lot is considered late.
--We will rehearse until 9:00 pm.
--We will then have snacks and drinks, watch videos and play some fun-filled games.
-- What to wear:
Each group will be assigned a color… you may wear anything this color. Please make the

majority of what you have on this color… particular shade doesn’t matter.
*Ellis Emeralds – Green
*Dega Darlins – Pink
*Dega Darlins Addition - Blue

Saturday:
--8:00 - Wake up/eat breakfast (provided)/shower
--9:30 – 12:00 – rehearsals.
--12:00 – lunch (provided)
--1:00-5:00 rehearsals
--What to wear:
o Ellis Emeralds: Ellis Emerald Shirt, red shorts, leggings are optional
o Dega Darlins: Purple Dega Darlins shirt, black shorts
o Dega Darlins Addition: Red Dega Darlin Addition Shirt, red shorts… (just because I am sure

most of you have that color….we will have to order a matching pair in the future.)

Things to remember:
--Sleeping bag, cot, or blow up mattress (whichever you prefer)
--Toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc.)
-- Towel/Washcloth, etc.
-- P.J.’s

--Clothes that are comfortable for rehearsal… check above for group colors.
-- Shoes you can point your toe in for rehearsals.
--Great attitude and the desire to have fun!

Important!!!
Due to the fact that we want this to be a group bonding experience and you cannot do so if you are on your cell phone, we ask that you do not bring or turn on your cell phone during this camp. We will be in the bandroom, where there is a phone for the use of any student. Parents you are more than welcome to call the bandroom if you need something… 256-315-5677. We will check the messages often.
I am excited and looking forward to a great time with all of you. See you Friday!

Reminder!

2008-11-03T17:56:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow (11/4)... after school rehearsal from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at THS.

This rehearsal will be with the Dega Darlins Addition.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Practice Tuesday!

2008-11-01T22:33:00.000-07:00

We will have practice on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Talladega High School after school until 5:00 pm. This practice will be with the Dega Darlins Addition. We will focus mainly on flag fundamentals. See you there!

Congrats to the DEGA BAND!

2008-10-23T18:51:00.001-07:00

Keith Taylor, sports producer at ABC 33/40 sent an email stating, "I'm currently putting together tomorrow night's Friday Night Blitz show, and would love to make your band our "Blitz Band of the Week." "

How GREAT you guys! Hard work does pay off. So set your VCR's or TiVo or whatever for ABC 33/40 at 10:30, so that you can see the show. They are using clips from the Pell City vs Dega game.

We are proud of the Talladega High School band and for the great following they are creating by people and the media. Tune in to watch the show and support your band. I can't wait until you guys are in the High School band and getting the same experiences.

Be sure to tell a High School band member congratulations!

GREAT JOB!

2008-10-07T19:35:00.000-07:00

WHAT AN OUTSTANDING JOB! I am so proud of you guys. The first performance is now under your belt, not to mention that it was in front of the entire school. I had no idea that you would do even better at the game... wow! What a great job. That just makes me excited about the Winter Guard show. By the way, I was in the pressbox and you really did well performing all the way to the top of the stands!

Just so you know.... several of you have asked about performing again somewhere. I think we can make that happen. When something arises I will let you know.

Also, on the original handout it said that you would have a winter guard meeting on the 13th of October. Due to circumstances that I cannot control we are moving that meeting to October 14th. I am sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

A special thank you to Lacey and Kelsey for their hardwork! We appreciate you. Also, thank you to all of the Dega Darlins for helping at practice, showing up to performances and actually performing at the homecoming game. We love you guys!

ZEJH Homecoming

2008-10-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to you guys performing at the pep-rally and the game on October 7, 2008. We will have our final practice on Monday, October 6, 2008, from 2:00-4:00 at ZEJH; meet in the bandroom.

Dress for both the events is an outfit that you do not yet have:

Ellis Emerald T-shirt, Black Leggings, Red Shorts, black leggings and white shoes.

The pep-rally will be during school hours...usually 6th period. You will be called to the bandroom at the appropriate time. For the game we will meet at 4pm in the bandroom. We will performing after the homecoming festivities prior to the game, as far as I know. I will try to give you a more accurate time as soon as possible. The game begins at 5pm.