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Weekly Update: January 3rd through January 7th ~ Happy New Year! Welcome Back!

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Things To Read (& Respond To!) In This Week’s Update!

  • …Schedule for this week and beyond… 
    • Including Spring After School Rehearsal Schedule 
  • …S&E Sign Up Plan… 
  • …WLMS S&E Helpers… 

This Week

  • Monday
    • Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
  • Tuesday
    • School Resumes! 
    • No After School Events
  • Wednesday
    • No After School Events
  •  Thursday
    • No After School Events
  • Friday
    • No After School Events

Looking Ahead (Update 1.3.22 @ 3:15 PM) 

  • Wind Symphony & Percussion Rehearsals: Monday’s or Tuesday’s 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Serving Concert MPA (3.3), UCF Wind Band Invitational (4.13), & Spring Prism (4.28-29)
      • January 11th (Tu), 24th (M), 31st (M),
      • February 8th (Tu), 14th (M), 21st (M), 28th (M)
      • March 8th (Tu), 21st (M), 28th (M)
      • April 5th (Tu), 11th (M), 18th (M)
  • Symphonic Band & Percussion Rehearsals: Tuesday’s 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Serving Concert MPA
      • January 18th, January 25th
      • February 1st, February 15th, February 22nd
      • March 1st
  • Jazz MPA February 10th
    • 6th Period, 7th Period
  • S&E MPA February 11th & 12th
    • 3rd Period, 4th Period, 5th Period
  • Concert MPA March 3rd  – 5th (Actual Date TBA)
    • 1st Period, 2nd Period

Solo & Ensemble Sign Up

We will conduct our sign ups in class this week. Thursday will be the cut off. Any solos, small groups, etc. must be signed up by Thursday. You should also have your accompanist name ready to add.

Wolf Lake Middle School S&E Helpers 

we are super excited to bring this back after a one year hiatus! We ask for ay of our members, 9th through 12th grade, to join us to assist with the young members that are working on solos at Wolf Lake. We need representatives from each section to work with a great group of WLMS Students! Sessions are Tuesday’s from 4 PM – 4:45 PM each week through mid-February! More to come in class! First session is Tuesday, January 11th! 

“Cut Time” Comes To The Blue Darter Band! 

We will be moving to a new program-wide operating system called “Cut Time” to handle many of our administrative needs. Look for this information to come later this week as get started in our new program to help us better connect moving forward!

Weekly Update: December 6th through December 10th ~ Incredible Winter Prism Concert & #GOBIGBLUE State Championship Bound & It’s Christmas Parade Week! It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Blue Darter!

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WHAT A WEEK FOR THE BLUE DARTER BAND! CONGRATUALTIONS ON AN AWESOME WINTER PRISM CONCERT & CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF DARTER NATION! WE ARE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! CLASS 8A FINALS! 

What a week! Our band came back from Fall Break STRONGER THAN EVER and put on one heck of a Winter Prism on Thursday! Three days of preparation, focusing on bringing the entire program together in a way that we have not experienced in two years, and then traveling to Fort Pierce on Friday to cheer on a Blue Darters to victory! It has been an incredible week!

In our first Prism concert in two years, our students came together to showcase all facets of our program and bring some Holiday Spirit to our midst. Many of the performances exhibited great musical leadership and growth that has occured this year while providing a fun spark to each audience member in attendance. We are truly blessed at APK with some fantastic kiddos that have continued to showcase #iegyb in all they do and we can’t wait to see what our Spring Semester has in store for our program! Way to go band! Incredible! #iegyb

Congrats to our entire contingent on an incredible showing at South County Stadium on Friday night an an awesome 21-0 win over Treasure Coast High! The Blue Darters were dominant in all phases of the game and showed their prowess from start to finish. The Band, Cheer, Student Section, Fans, and all Blue Darters in attendance were unbelievable and once again turned the visiting side into a HOME-FIELD-ADVANTAGE! AS IT SHOULD BE EACH AND EVERY WEEK! Way to go Blue Darters! #iegyb

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This Week 

  • Monday
    • Rest.
  • Tuesday
    • Take A Nap.
  • Wednesday
    • Repeat Monday.
  • Thursday
    • Repeat Tuesday.
  • Friday
    • Catch a movie? Dinner with the family? What else can you come up with? GO HAVE A GREAT DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY!
      • ……’Cause FOOTBALL WILL BE READY TO HIT THE FOLLOWING WEEK AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!! #iegyb
  • Saturday
    • APK Christmas Parade (Full BDMB – Mandatory Performance)
      • Times 8 AM – 12 PM (Currently awaiting official line-up number – will confirm better times once this info is known)
      • 8 AM Meet behind McDonald’s on 441 in Apopka in UNDER UNIFORM (223 E Main Street, Apopka, FL 32703)
      • Get Dressed into Official Band Uniform
      • TBA Step Off Time
      • TBA Ending Time
      • Parade Ending/Pick Up Occurs at Dream Lake Elementary School (On Park Avenue across from Apopka Memorial MIddle School)

Looking Ahead 

  • Tuesday, December 14th: BDMB Rehearsal for Winds/Percussion (If you are traveling to State Championship with the band, you will be in attendance. #iegyb)
  • Friday, December 17th: Pep Rally!
  • Saturday, December 18th: STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! 1 PM, @ DRK PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. (Travel Details Coming Soon!)

Blue Darter Band In The News! 

Weekly Update: November 22nd through November 26th ~ Happy Thanksgiving!

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FRIDAY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE BELOW – PLEASE READ! (As Of 12:45 PM, Monday, November 22nd) 

Congratulations to Ashley and Isaac! OCPS All County representatives for 2021-2022! We are proud of you! #iegyb

  • Ashley, Flute, Concert Band
  • Isaac, Trombone Concert Band; Piano, Jazz Ensemble II

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This Week

  • Monday
    • Start Turkey Prep
  • Tuesday
    • Double Check Recipes
  • Wednesday
    • Buy last minute recipe items – and extra mashed ‘taters!
  • Thursday
    • Let the aroma therapy begin….. AND ENJOY SOME TURKEY amid ALL of the goodness of the lunch and dinner elements!
  • Friday
    • Oh Yeah… There’s LEFTOVERS…. AND BLUE DARTER FOOTBALL!
    • Football vs. Seminole
    • CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
      • NO PEP RALLY…. 🙂 SLEEP IN!
      • 4:15 PM Call Time – JEANS & BAND TSHIRT
      • 4:30 PM Rehearsal 
      • 5:00 PM Load Truck/Busses
      • 5:15 PM Depart For Sanford Seminole High
      • 6:15 PM Arrive/Set Up
      • 7:00 PM Kick Off (UPDATED KICK OFF TIME) 
        • Was originally 7:30 PM. 
  • Saturday
    • Any leftovers remaining? USE ‘EM UP!

Looking Ahead 

  • November 29th – December 3rd: Winter Prism Week
    • Performances December 2nd & December 3rd
  • December 4th: 6th Period Jazz @ Apopka Amphitheater Holiday Performance
  • December 11th: Apopka Christmas Parade (Morning Call Time TBA)
  • December 17th: Winter Holidays Begin

Winter Prism Week Layout – THIS BEGINS MONDAY OF OUR RETURN TO SCHOOL! PLAN NOW! 

CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION OF THE WEEK’S LAYOUT.

  • Monday, November 29th
    • 2:45 PM – 4 PM Full Cast (EVERYONE!) Large Group Rehearsals
  • Tuesday, November 30th
    • 2:45 PM – 5 PM Full Cast (EVERYONE!) Dress Rehearsal
    • 2 Full Runs Of Show (Dry Run, Performance Run)
  • Wednesday, December 1st
    • 1:30 PM – 4 PM Full Cast (EVERYONE!) Final Dress Rehearsal
  • Thursday, December 2nd
    • PRISM OPENING NIGHT! 
      • 7 PM Downbeat/Doors Open at 6:40 PM
      • 6:30 PM Performer Call Time
  • Friday, December 3rd
    • PRISM CLOSING NIGHT! 
      • 7 PM Downbeat/Doors Open at 6:40 PM
      • 6:30 PM Performer Call Time

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BLUE DARTER FOOTBALL TEAM!

34-3 victors over Bartram Trail! Our Band, Cheer, and Fans were all ON POINT and created a true home field advantage for our team to drive to victory! Incredibly proud of the BDMB and all that they brought to the space on Friday…. FOCUSED ENERGY AND EXCITEMENT for an awesome experience under the Friday Night Lights! We move on to ROUND 3 vs. Seminole this Friday! Schedule and sign up are located above! Use the google form to let us know you are coming! Go Big Blue! #iegyb

Weekly Update: November 15th through November 19th ~ Playoffs Round 2 & Thanksgiving Is Almost Here!

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Blue Darters Win vs. Creekside! 

Great night of supporting Blue Darter football on Friday! 42-0 victory for the Darters! Looking forward to an incredible Round 2 Game at Bartram Trail HS! Sign ups for travel will occur in class on Monday! #iegyb #gpdgt #gobigblue

This Week 

***Students needing to complete their sizing for Concert Uniforms need to see Ms. Janice THIS WEEK to finish the process! 

***Missed out on Round 1 of Hoodies & Jackets? GET YOUR ORDER IN BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15th to order one! Don’t Delay! Visit the SchoolPay link -> to the right to connect with those pay buttons. If you make a purchase, please email Mrs. Janice at janice.pedroza@gmail.com to ensure she sees your purchase via SchoolPay and to ensure the correct size and name info is placed on there! Do not delay! 

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
    • Winter Prism Small Group Coaching (By Appt.)
  • Wednesday
    • Winter Prism Small Group Coaching (By Appt.)
  • Thursday
    • Winter Prism Small Group Coaching (By Appt.)
  • Friday
    • Playoffs Round 2 Football @ Bartram Trail HS
      • 7 AM Pep Rally
      • 2:45 PM Pep Band Rehearsal (Jeans/T-Shirts)
        • Yes – we are having rehearsal. Going to ensure we will sound fantastic and play “together” for great power at the game!
      • 3:30 PM Load Trailer
      • 4 PM Depart
      • 5 PM Stop en route for Dinner (Possibly Volusia Mall Food Court)
        • Bring $ for Dinner
      • 7 PM Arrive Bartram Trail HS
      • 7:30 PM Kick Off
        • Will take Halftime off/Back at it for 3rd Quarter.
      • 12 AM (Apprx) Return to AHS

Looking Ahead 

  • November 29th – December 3rd: Winter Prism Week
    • Performances December 2nd & December 3rd
    • See Schedule Below
  • December 4th: 6th Period Jazz @ Apopka Amphitheater Holiday Performance
  • December 11th: Apopka Christmas Parade (Morning Call Time TBA)
  • December 17th: Winter Holidays Begin

Winter Prism Week Layout 

  • Monday, November 29th
    • 2:45 PM – 4 PM Full Cast (EVERYONE!) Large Group Rehearsals
  • Tuesday, November 30th
    • 2:45 PM – 5 PM Full Cast (EVERYONE!) Dress Rehearsal
    • 2 Full Runs Of Show (Dry Run, Performance Run)
  • Wednesday, December 1st
    • 1:30 PM – 4 PM Full Cast (EVERYONE!) Final Dress Rehearsal
  • Thursday, December 2nd
    • PRISM OPENING NIGHT! 
      • 7 PM Downbeat/Doors Open at 6:40 PM
      • 6:30 PM Performer Call Time
  • Friday, December 3rd
    • PRISM CLOSING NIGHT! 
      • 7 PM Downbeat/Doors Open at 6:40 PM
      • 6:30 PM Performer Call Time

Weekly Update: November 8th through November 12th ~ Congratulations BDMB! Superior Rating @ MPA!

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Congratulation BDMB! We are proud of you!!! #iegyb

Saturday was the BDMB’s annual Marching Music Performance Assessment (MPA) event at University High School. Our students have continued to show growth each time with perform and have done an amazing job at taking the challenges presented to them these past two weeks with weather concerns, cold weather, and whatever else has stood in their way to press on and rock it out! We are proud of each of our members that have completed this journey and grateful to each of them on working hard to achieve this goal!

Thank you to our student leadership team for bringing us together and preparing the environment to rock it out this season! Could not have done it without you!

To our ARMY OF PARENTS that have helped make this season a reality, you will never truly know the impact you have all had – other than to say – this is not possible without you. From concessions, to chaperoning, to uniforms, to you name it…. I am so grateful for your sacrifice, your dedication, and your commitment to our students’ successes. We are blessed beyond measure to have you as part of our band family and know that you are our heroes! THANK YOU TO EACH OF YOU!

To our band staff…. you make the difference each day we come together to practice. Thank you for being a positive influence in the lives of all of our students. I am honored to work alongside each of you and grateful for all that you pour into our band family. Thank you for all that you do for the Blue Darter Band! #iegyb

From a grateful heart,

Mr. L

This Week

  • Monday
    • No Scheduled Events
  • Tuesday
    • Winter Prism Auditions 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    • S&E Music Night with Beethoven & Company 2:30 PM – 6 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM All County Audition Help
  • Thursday
    • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM All County Audition Help
  • Friday
    • Football Playoffs Round 1 vs. Creekside High School (St. Johns County)
      • 7 AM Morning Pep Rally
      • 6:15 PM Courtyard Call Time
      • 6:40 PM March To Stadium
    • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM All County Audition Help

Looking Ahead 

  • November 15th: All County Auditions @ Lake Nona High School
  • November 29th – December 3rd: Winter Prism Week
    • Performances December 2nd & December 3rd
  • December 4th: 6th Period Jazz @ Apopka Amphitheater Holiday Performance
  • December 11th: Apopka Christmas Parade (Morning Call Time TBA)
  • December 17th: Winter Holidays Begin

Band Picture Previews Are Here @ CG Photos! 

Don’t Delay! Mr. Ellis wants you to get your band pics as soon as possible! 🙂

Have you checked out your Band Pictures from our recent photo experience? If not, do not delay! Click on the link below and follow the directions to be able to see your child’s band photos. You can purchase from a variety of packages and have them delivered directly to the band room for pick up!

 To see your child’s photos, visit www.cgphoto.online

 When prompted, our Gallery Password is: AP6gL2

 From there, you can scroll to your child’s pictures for viewing and purchasing options.

Weekly Update: November 1st through November 6th ~ It’s MPA Week!

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This Week Is MPA Week! Go Big Blue! @iegyb 

  • Monday
    • No Scheduled Events
  • Tuesday
    • Football @ Ocoee (FULL BDMB)
      • 7 AM Pep Rally
      • 5 PM Game Day Run Through
      • 7 PM Kick Off @ Ocoee
      • 10 PM Return
  • Wednesday
    • No Scheduled Events
  • Thursday
    • 7th Period Jazz @ John Land Gala Event
      • @ Apopka VFW
      • 5 PM Call Time
      • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Performance
  • Friday
    • Football vs. Wekiva
      • 7 AM Pep Rally
      • 5 PM Game Day Run Through
      • 6 PM Senior Night (Official Schedule TBA)
      • 6:50 PM PreGame
      • 7 PM Kick Off vs. Wekiva
  • Saturday
    • Marching MPA Day! View the FULL ITINERARY HERE!
      • 2 PM Performance Day Run Through
        • Doors Open @ 1:15 PM
        • 2 PM Run Through
        • 5:20 PM Performance @ University High School
        • GO BIG BLUE! @iegyb

Looking Ahead 

  • November 9th: Winter Prism Small Group Auditions
  • November 9th: Beethoven & Company Solo & Ensemble Music Night 2:30 PM – 6 PM
    • This company will be in our band room for all students to peruse sheet music for Solo & Ensemble. Students from neighboring schools are invited to attend as well.
  • TBA: Playoff Football – Schedule will be published as soon as it is known.
    • Note: The BDMB only shows up to games during the playoffs to support the team – there are no more Tuesday rehearsals after Marching MPA.
  • November 15th: All County Auditions @ Lake Nona High School
  • November 29th – December 3rd: Winter Prism Week
    • Performances December 2nd & December 3rd
  • December 4th: 6th Period Jazz @ Apopka Amphitheater Holiday Performance
  • December 11th: Apopka Christmas Parade (Morning Call Time TBA)
  • December 17th: Winter Holidays Begin

Band Picture Previews Are Here @ CG Photos! 

Don’t Delay! Mr. Ellis wants you to get your band pics as soon as possible! 🙂

Have you checked out your Band Pictures from our recent photo experience? If not, do not delay! Click on the link below and follow the directions to be able to see your child’s band photos. You can purchase from a variety of packages and have them delivered directly to the band room for pick up!

 To see your child’s photos, visit www.cgphoto.online

 When prompted, our Gallery Password is: AP6gL2

 From there, you can scroll to your child’s pictures for viewing and purchasing options.

Weekly Update: October 25th through October 28th ~ It’s MPA Push Week!

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This Week

***NOTE: MPA DAY (11.6) SCHEDULE COMING OUT ON MONDAY*** 

We perform at University High School (Orlando) and our performance time is 5:20 PM. Our approximate arrival time to AHS is 1 PM for our MPA Day Run Through Rehearsal. Final details will come on Monday. 

  • Monday
    • No Scheduled Events
  • Tuesday
    • 3 PM – 5:30 PM Tuesday BDMB (Final ACTUAL Tuesday Rehearsal!)
      • Prep for PreGame & Halftime show this week!
  • Wednesday
    • No Scheduled Events
  • Thursday
    • Football vs. Lake Brantley!
      • 7 AM Pep Rally
      • 5 PM Game Day Run Through
      • 6:20 PM Courtyard Call Time
      • 6:40 PM March Out
      • 6:50 PM PreGame
      • 7 PM Kick Off
  • Friday
    • FULL BDMB FINAL REHEARSAL
      • 9 AM – 12 PM

Looking Ahead-Schedule Updates

(Google Calendar has been updated as well.)

  • November 2nd: Football @ Ocoee (Tuesday Game – Make Up) FULL BDMB PERFORMANCE (Not a rehearsal day)
  • November 4th: 7th Period Jazz Band Performance @ John Land Gala 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Apopka VFW
  • November 5th: Football vs. Wekiva (Senior Night)
  • November 6th: Marching MPA @ University High School 1PM Call Time (Saturday)
  • November 8th: BDMB Courtyard Recording Session AFTER SCHOOL 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
    • Recording all music from 2021 Season
  • November 9th: Beethoven & Company Solo & Ensemble Music Night 2:30 PM – 6 PM
    • This company will be in our band room for all students to peruse sheet music for Solo & Ensemble. Students from neighboring schools are invited to attend as well.
  • TBA: Playoff Football – Schedule will be published as soon as it is known.
    • Note: The BDMB only shows up to games during the playoffs to support the team – there are no more Tuesday rehearsals after Marching MPA.
  • November 14th: All County Auditions @ Lake Nona High School
  • November 29th – December 3rd: Winter Prism Week
    • Performances December 2nd & December 3rd
  • December 4th: 6th Period Jazz Ensemble Morning Performance @ Apopka Holiday Event (Amphitheater)
  • December 11th: Apopka Christmas Parade (Morning Call Time TBA)
  • December 17th: Winter Holidays Begin

Band Picture Previews Are Here @ CG Photos! 

Don’t Delay! Mr. Ellis wants you to get your band pics as soon as possible! 🙂

Have you checked out your Band Pictures from our recent photo experience? If not, do not delay! Click on the link below and follow the directions to be able to see your child’s band photos. You can purchase from a variety of packages and have them delivered directly to the band room for pick up!

 To see your child’s photos, visit www.cgphoto.online

 When prompted, our Gallery Password is: AP6gL2

 From there, you can scroll to your child’s pictures for viewing and purchasing options.

Snap Raise

It is time to get everything set up and ready to roll for Snap Raise! Each student is asked to input 20 quality emails to help kick off this super simple fundraising opportunity. Students should coordinate with their parents to ensure they have information ready for our session on Wednesday. Get email addresses for family, friends, neighbors, and any other individuals who may potentially help support your band effort and/pr share this opportunity via social media with their circles to garner as much support as possible! #iegyb

The Scoreboard! 

We are in Week 2! Week 1 was a great success for WINNING THE WEEK! Check with your student to see their scoreboard from week 1! Week 2 will be completed Monday morning in class. #iegyb

Weekly Update: October 18th through October 22nd

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Crazy Blue & White Week! 

Be sure to check out FaceBook and Instagram when the photos albums from Homecoming are added!

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This Week

  • Monday
    • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Trumpet Sectional
  • Tuesday
    • 3 PM – 5:30 PM Tuesday BDMB Rehearsal
    • 7 PM Booster Meeting – All Parent Are Invited!
  • Wednesday
    • Complete Snap Raise Set Up
      • Every student needs 20 quality emails! See below for details!
  • Thursday
    • No Scheduled Events
  • Friday
    • No Scheduled Events

Looking Ahead-Schedule Updates

(Google Calendar has been updated as well.)

  • October 26th: Tuesday BDMB Rehearsal 3 PM – 5:30 PM
  • October 28th: Football vs. Lake Brantley (Thursday) Home Game
  • October 29th: Full BDMB Rehearsal (Friday Morning) 9 AM – 12 PM
    • MPA Preparation Rehearsal
  • October 29th: Student Holiday
  • November 2nd: Football @ Ocoee (Tuesday Game – Make Up) FULL BDMB PERFORMANCE
  • November 4th: 7th Period Jazz Band Performance @ John Land Gala 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Apopka VFW
  • November 5th: Football vs. Wekiva (Senior Night)
  • November 6th: Marching MPA @ University High School 1PM Call Time (Saturday)
  • November 8th: BDMB Courtyard Recording Session AFTER SCHOOL 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
    • Recording all music from 2021 Season
  • November 9th: Beethoven & Company Solo & Ensemble Music Night 2:30 PM – 6 PM
    • This company will be in our band room for all students to peruse sheet music for Solo & Ensemble. Students from neighboring schools are invited to attend as well.
  • TBA: Playoff Football – Schedule will be published as soon as it is known.
    • Note: The BDMB only shows up to games during the playoffs to support the team – there are no more Tuesday rehearsals after Marching MPA.
  • November 14th: All County Auditions @ Lake Nona High School
  • November 29th – December 3rd: Winter Prism Week
    • Performances December 2nd & December 3rd
  • December 11th: Apopka Christmas Parade (Morning Call Time TBA)
  • December 17th: Winter Holidays Begin

Band Picture Previews Are Here @ CG Photos! 

Don’t Delay! Mr. Ellis wants you to get your band pics as soon as possible! 🙂

Have you checked out your Band Pictures from our recent photo experience? If not, do not delay! Click on the link below and follow the directions to be able to see your child’s band photos. You can purchase from a variety of packages and have them delivered directly to the band room for pick up!

 To see your child’s photos, visit www.cgphoto.online

 When prompted, our Gallery Password is: AP6gL2

 From there, you can scroll to your child’s pictures for viewing and purchasing options.

Snap Raise

It is time to get everything set up and ready to roll for Snap Raise! Each student is asked to input 20 quality emails to help kick off this super simple fundraising opportunity. Students should coordinate with their parents to ensure they have information ready for our session on Wednesday. Get email addresses for family, friends, neighbors, and any other individuals who may potentially help support your band effort and/pr share this opportunity via social media with their circles to garner as much support as possible! #iegyb

HoCo Week Follow Up! 

HoCo was a blast! Had a great time seeing our students take part in the campus festivities and be part of the community through the various dress up days, activities, and fun events that make up APK’s HoCo experience! The energy was great all week and there was definitely SPIRIT all around! Thank you to all for an incredible week of fun! #iegyb

The Scoreboard! 

Starting this week, each of our classes will complete a weekly “Scoreboard” to stay on top of their graded responsibilities for the given time period. This will also allow them to look towards the week ahead and plan for their musical and academic needs. This will be completed on Monday’s for the prior week. Once turned in, they will be given back to the students for their own records. #iegyb

Weekly Update: October 11th through October 16th ~ It’s HoCo Week!

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This Week – It’s HoCo Week! 

See below for Spirit Week Info! Here’s to an incredible week ahead! #iegyb 

  • Monday
    • All County Music Goes Out In Classes
    • 5 PM – 6:30 PM Meet The Teacher via Microsoft Teams (Check you Canvas Page for links to each teacher’s pages)
  • Tuesday – LONG DAY FOR US, FOLKS!
    • 7 AM Powder Puff Pep Rally
    • 3 PM – 5 PM Full BDMB Rehearsal (Includes PreGame Work)
      • Releasing Early for Powder Puff
    • 7 PM Powder Puff Game – PEP BAND PERFORMANCE
      • 6:30 PM Call Time
  • Wednesday
    • School Day SAT/PSAT – All Students Taking These Exams
      • LONG SCHOOL DAY (2:20 PM Dismissal)
    • Captains/Colonels/DM Meeting w/ Mr. L
    • Time TBA
  • Thursday
    • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM 3rd Quarter Pep Band Rehearsal
  • Friday
    • 7 AM Homecoming Pep Rally
    • 5 PM Game Day Run Through – FULL BDMB
    • 5:30 PM Get Dressed
    • 6:20 PM Courtyard Call Time
    • 6:40 PM March Out
    • 6:50 PM PreGame
    • 7 PM Kick Off
  • Saturday
    • HoCo @ Seaworld!

Weekly Update: October 4th through October 8th ~ It’s The End Of The 1st 9 Weeks! It’s Flown By!

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Great Game @ Evans! 

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Super proud of our Pep Band and the energy you brought on Friday! Your presence is felt and appreciated by all! Let’s continue that this week with our Pep Band trip to Lakeland on Friday! Schedule is posted below! #iegyb

This Week

  • Monday
    • No Scheduled Events.
  • Tuesday
    • Full BDMB Rehearsal
      • 3 PM – 5:30 PM
        • If you miss this rehearsal, you will not be eligible to attend Friday’s Pep Band game at Lakeland.
        • You have to put in the work to enjoy the fun! Welcome to life folks! Just because it is “Pep Band” does not mean you can show up to have some fun….. YA GOTTA SWEAT WITH THE FAMILY! #iegyb 
  • Wednesday
    • No Scheduled Events.
  • Thursday
    • Any make up work or Alternative BDMB assignments are DUE ON THIS DATE. Grades will be posted and completed on Thursday. 
    • 3rd Quarter Pep Band Rehearsal
      • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
    • BAND PICTURE MAKE UP DAY
      • 5 PM – 6 PM 
  • Friday
    • STUDENT HOLIDAY
    • FB @ Lakeland High
    • PEP BAND
    • 3:00 PM CONCERT UNIFORM SIZING WITH MRS. JANICE!
      • If you do not have one, or, if you need a new one, you need to come in to get sized!
    • 5 PM Call Time/5:15 PM Departure
    • 7:30 PM Kick Off

Looking Ahead

  • October 12th: Full BDMB Rehearsal
  • October 15th: Football vs. West Port (Home) Homecoming! – Full BDMB
  • October 19th: Full BDMB Rehearsal
  • October 22nd: NO GAME/BYE WEEK
  • October 26th: Full BDMB Rehearsal
  • October 28th: Football vs. Lake Brantley THURSDAY GAME (Home)
  • October 29th: FINAL FULL BDMB REHEARSAL 9 AM – 12 PM
  • November 2nd: Football @ Ocoee (Away) Make Up Game – Full BDMB
  • November 5th: Football vs. Wekiva (Home) Senior Night! – Full BDMB
  • November 6th: MARCHING MPA @ Cypress Creek HS (Times TBA) FULL BDMB

Homecoming Week Festivities! 

  • Powder Puff Football! Tuesday, October 12th!
    • 7 AM Pep Rally
    • 2:30 PM – 5 PM Full BDMB Rehearsal (Yes we have band practice!)
    • 7 PM Powder Puff Pep Band (Volunteer-Based)
  • Homecoming Day! Friday, October 15th
    • 7 AM Pep Rally
    • 4:30 PM Game Day Run Through
    • 5:15 PM Group Pictures – TBA
    • 6:20 PM Courtyard Call Time
    • 6:40 PM March Out
    • 6:50 PM PreGame
    • 7 PM Kick Off vs. West Port

Schedule Adjustments To Note

  • Fall Concert Festivities for week of October 18th – 22nd have been cancelled. One BDMB rehearsal on Tuesday, October 19th will be our only Full BDMB event for the week.
  • Due to the make up game on Tuesday, November 2nd vs. Ocoee, we will utilize Friday morning, October 29th as our final full BDMB rehearsal. 9 AM – 12 PM.