GREAT JOB!

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

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

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!!!

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

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.

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!

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)

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!

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!

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!