October 23 Friday Football @ Pleasant Grove 5:00 pm Call time
October 30 Friday Football vs. Gardendale 6:00 pm Call time
November 9 Monday Veterans’ Day Program @ HS 2:00 pm (band only)
November 14 Saturday Warrior Day Parade 9:00 am Call time
November 19 Thursday Jefferson County Music Festival 7:00 pm (selected students)
November 20 Friday UAB Literature Workshop All Day (selected students)
December 5 Saturday Morris Parade 8:30 am Call time
December 5 Saturday Band Concert @ Enon 7:00 pm (band only)
December 6 Sunday Band Concert @ Enon 7:00 pm (band only)
December 12 Saturday Kimberly Parade 4:00 pm Call time (subject to change)
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Blue Machine Schedule 9/14-9/26
Monday, 9/14, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Tuesday, 9/15, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/16, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/17, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/18, Football vs Springville, call time 6:15
Monday, 9/21, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Tuesday, 9/22, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/23, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/24, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/25, Football vs Cullman, call time 6:00
Cullman Game is Friday Night Lights with NJMS Band! NJMS call time TBA
Saturday, 9/26, Jamboree @ Shades Valley HS, call time TBA pm
Tuesday, 9/15, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/16, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/17, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/18, Football vs Springville, call time 6:15
Monday, 9/21, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Tuesday, 9/22, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/23, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/24, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/25, Football vs Cullman, call time 6:00
Cullman Game is Friday Night Lights with NJMS Band! NJMS call time TBA
Saturday, 9/26, Jamboree @ Shades Valley HS, call time TBA pm
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Band Events Aug 31 - Sept 11
Monday, 8/31, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Tuesday, 9/1, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/2, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/3, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/4, Football vs Brewer, call time 6:15
Monday, 9/7, No School
Tuesday, 9/8, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/9, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/10, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/11, Football @ Erwin, call time 5:00 pm, return time 10:30 pm
Tuesday, 9/1, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/2, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/3, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/4, Football vs Brewer, call time 6:15
Monday, 9/7, No School
Tuesday, 9/8, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 9/9, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 9/10, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 9/11, Football @ Erwin, call time 5:00 pm, return time 10:30 pm
Friday, August 21, 2009
No Saturday performance
The band will not perform at the rescheduled Jamboree game Saturday, August 21.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Band Events 8/17-8/28
Monday, 8/17, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Tuesday, 8/18, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 8/19, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 8/20, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Thursday, 8/20, Meet the Devils, call time 6:15, Perform at 7:00
Friday, 8/21, Football Jamboree, call time 7:30, band will be dismissed after performance
Monday, 8/24, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Tuesday, 8/25, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 8/26, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 8/27, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 8/28, Football @ Curry, call time 4:30, return time 11:00
Tuesday, 8/18, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 8/19, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 8/20, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Thursday, 8/20, Meet the Devils, call time 6:15, Perform at 7:00
Friday, 8/21, Football Jamboree, call time 7:30, band will be dismissed after performance
Monday, 8/24, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Tuesday, 8/25, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Wednesday, 8/26, Guard 3:15-5
Thursday, 8/27, Rehearsal 3:15-5
Friday, 8/28, Football @ Curry, call time 4:30, return time 11:00
Friday, July 31, 2009
Band Camp Report
I wanted to let you all know what a great week the Blue Machine had these last five days. We are off to a great start, due to the hard work put in by everyone!
Upcoming dates to remember:
8/3-8/5 Practice from 8-5
8/6 Pictures in uniform @ 8 am, done by 11ish
8/6 Practice 3:30-5 pm
8/7 Premier performance @ 6 pm (Jimmie Trotter stadium) followed by food/drink for all
8/7 Band Fees due for all students (contact me if you need more information about fees)
Upcoming dates to remember:
8/3-8/5 Practice from 8-5
8/6 Pictures in uniform @ 8 am, done by 11ish
8/6 Practice 3:30-5 pm
8/7 Premier performance @ 6 pm (Jimmie Trotter stadium) followed by food/drink for all
8/7 Band Fees due for all students (contact me if you need more information about fees)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Express Registration
Parents,
I wanted to encourage you if you haven't already to take advantage of express registration. It is available to you at the school through next Wednesday. If you have paperwork complete and a checkbook, you can come in and avoid the lines on July 27-28. Plus, your child will not have to miss a minute of band practice on those days. Please consider this option if it is convenient for you.
Thanks for all you do for the band. I look forward to the start of this new year!
Mr. Cagle
I wanted to encourage you if you haven't already to take advantage of express registration. It is available to you at the school through next Wednesday. If you have paperwork complete and a checkbook, you can come in and avoid the lines on July 27-28. Plus, your child will not have to miss a minute of band practice on those days. Please consider this option if it is convenient for you.
Thanks for all you do for the band. I look forward to the start of this new year!
Mr. Cagle
Back to Band Camp!
Hey! Get out the horn! Get out in the sun! Get ready for next week!
Band Camp starts Wednesday the 22nd. Section leaders and rookies 8-12, all players 1:15 to 3.
Remember to wear light colored clothing, shorts, tennis shoes (no work boots guys...)
See you there!
Mr. Cagle
Band Camp starts Wednesday the 22nd. Section leaders and rookies 8-12, all players 1:15 to 3.
Remember to wear light colored clothing, shorts, tennis shoes (no work boots guys...)
See you there!
Mr. Cagle
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Spring Concert
SPRING CONCERT INFORMATION
Where: Enon Baptist Church, Morris
Uniform: white pants, socks, shoes, and jacket
Call Time: 6:00 pm for Jazz Band - 6:15 for others
All students are expected to help load and unload equipment before and after the concert! We will begin loading the trailer at the end of class and run over the end of school time. Set up will begin at the church at approximately 5:00 pm - after Choir rehearsal. The more help, the quicker we get set up - so please be there to assist!
Students are responsible for their own instrument (except percussion and tubas) and folder. These things will not go on the trailer.
Where: Enon Baptist Church, Morris
Uniform: white pants, socks, shoes, and jacket
Call Time: 6:00 pm for Jazz Band - 6:15 for others
All students are expected to help load and unload equipment before and after the concert! We will begin loading the trailer at the end of class and run over the end of school time. Set up will begin at the church at approximately 5:00 pm - after Choir rehearsal. The more help, the quicker we get set up - so please be there to assist!
Students are responsible for their own instrument (except percussion and tubas) and folder. These things will not go on the trailer.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
End of Year Events
Here's what's happening in the MJ Band for the rest of the year:
Thurs. May 7 - Sat. May 9 - JSU Honor Band for selected students
Tues., May 12 - Band Booster Meeting
Thurs., May 14 - Spring Band Concert, Enon Baptist Church, 7 pm
Mon. May 18 - Thurs. May 21 - Instrument and Uniform inspection during class
Fri. May 22 - Band Banquet, Vestavia CC, 6 pm - Money for tickets is DUE Friday, May 8
Thurs. May 7 - Sat. May 9 - JSU Honor Band for selected students
Tues., May 12 - Band Booster Meeting
Thurs., May 14 - Spring Band Concert, Enon Baptist Church, 7 pm
Mon. May 18 - Thurs. May 21 - Instrument and Uniform inspection during class
Fri. May 22 - Band Banquet, Vestavia CC, 6 pm - Money for tickets is DUE Friday, May 8
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Trip Meeting/Band Boosters change
The April Band Booster meeting has been moved to Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm. All Orlando trip participants and/or their parents should attend this meeting. Information regarding the trip will be given out, and questions you have will be answered. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, please let me know so that I can meet with you another time.
I'm looking forward to the trip! See you on the 14th.
I'm looking forward to the trip! See you on the 14th.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Students Selected to honor bands!
Congratulations to the following students selected to participate in honor bands this Spring!
UNA Honor Band:
Brandon Archer
Allison Evans
Leah Hudson
Jason Parrish
Patrick Rutledge
JSU Honor Band:
Brandon Archer
Jami Cantrell
Allison Evans
John Hill
Leah Hudson
Jason Parrish
Cody Ray
Patrick Rutledge
More information will make its way home to parents of those participating. Congrats!
UNA Honor Band:
Brandon Archer
Allison Evans
Leah Hudson
Jason Parrish
Patrick Rutledge
JSU Honor Band:
Brandon Archer
Jami Cantrell
Allison Evans
John Hill
Leah Hudson
Jason Parrish
Cody Ray
Patrick Rutledge
More information will make its way home to parents of those participating. Congrats!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Website updated
Please take a second to check out the newly renovated band website. It's still a work in progress, but continue to check periodically for updates. Many thanks to Leah Hudson for the effort and creativity she offered in this project.
Mr. Cagle
Mr. Cagle
Sunday, January 4, 2009
January Calendar
Happy New Year!
I hope you've all had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the time with family and friends as I have. Of course all good things must come to an end, as school starts back Tuesday. I wanted to remind you of the band's schedule for the next few weeks.
After-school rehearsals and sectionals will resume Tuesday, Jan. 6. We will continue to have sectionals on the regular scheduled days, and make up rehearsals/sectionals on Wednesday afternoons. This schedule will last until District Contest, the second week of February.
I plan to start back with Jazz Band soon, once Wednesday make up rehearsals are finished. Students will be informed in advance when this will start.
Also, the second payment toward your Universal Orlando trip is due this month. All participants (students and chaperones) need to have $300 in each account. Please call or email if you have any questions about anything I've discussed here.
Musically yours,
Craig Cagle
Mortimer Jordan High School Band
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205)379-4870
I hope you've all had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the time with family and friends as I have. Of course all good things must come to an end, as school starts back Tuesday. I wanted to remind you of the band's schedule for the next few weeks.
After-school rehearsals and sectionals will resume Tuesday, Jan. 6. We will continue to have sectionals on the regular scheduled days, and make up rehearsals/sectionals on Wednesday afternoons. This schedule will last until District Contest, the second week of February.
I plan to start back with Jazz Band soon, once Wednesday make up rehearsals are finished. Students will be informed in advance when this will start.
Also, the second payment toward your Universal Orlando trip is due this month. All participants (students and chaperones) need to have $300 in each account. Please call or email if you have any questions about anything I've discussed here.
Musically yours,
Craig Cagle
Mortimer Jordan High School Band
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205)379-4870
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