Mandatory Meeting for NY/DC Adult Chaperones. Booster Officer Nominations.

by | Oct 21, 2024

Mandatory Meeting for NY/DC Trip Adult Chaperones only.

As stated on Mr. Bowman’s Fall Calendar, ALL ADULT CHAPERONES who are going on the NY/DC trip will meet on Thursday, October 24 at 6:00pm in the Band Room. This meeting is mandatory, as there are a lot of important details to share.

Nominations for Booster Officers for 2025

Nominations for these booster offices are now being accepted: President, Vice President, Secretary.  If you would like to nominate someone, please submit it in writing. You can deliver it to the band room at the Oct. 24 NY/DC Trip Chaperone meeting (even if you are not attending this meeting, you can drop off your written nomination). The nominating committee members this year are Suzanne Tanner and Tara Weldon.

 

INFORMATION WITH NEWS OF EXTENDED SCHOOL CLOSING – PLEASE READ!!!!!

by | Oct 8, 2024

Good Afternoon….I do believe this is the right decision by our school officials but I wanted to get as much information out to. you as possible to assist with your planning.

  • The Band Room will be open from 9:00am – 11:30am and 1:00pm – 3:00pm for any student that wants to come and practice their horn, drum, spin, whatever you need this Wednesday-Friday.
  • We will participate at the Lowndes vs. Tifton game this Friday.  You can access the itinerary at the link below.
  • Also with the link below you can access the itinerary for our first contest of the year on October 19th.
  • I desperately would like to have a rehearsal on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm so we can try to get this show back on the field.  I know this is the last day of your Fall Break but I also figure anyone that may have been going out of town would probably be back.  I will also work on getting a meal provided.
  • Please pay close attention to the Amended Calendar with the link below.  It will show you the rest of the dates for the semester.

WE CAN OVERCOME all of this and still have an amazing season.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you need anything.

Amended Fall Calendar 2024

ITINERARY FOR LOWNDES VS TIFTON- Google Docs

ITINERARY FOR LITTLE BIG HORN MARCHING CONTEST – Google Docs

Google Form – Food Order for Friday and Saturday

by | Oct 2, 2024

If you are able, please take just a second to fill our the Google Form below (whether you are able to attend or not) so I can finalize our food orders for Friday and Saturday.  In know way does completing this form and circumstances change prohibit you from attending or not attending.  I realize that situations can change overnight and that is okay.  While I would love to have everyone I know that is not possible with all that is going on.  Please be safe and I hope to see you this weekend.

https://forms.gle/Hq2dzXmtFEx4a3sa6

 

ITINERARY FOR COLQUITT AND MONROE AREA HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

by | Oct 1, 2024

Please click on the link below to view the itinerary for the Lowndes vs. Colquitt game and our performance on Saturday. Unfortunately, Northgate High School has decided to cancel the competition so we will only have our performance at Monroe Area High School on Saturday.  Please pay close attention to the details and we will cover them extensively on Friday.

ITINERARY FOR COLQUITT AND MONROE AREA EXHIBITION – Google Docs

 

2024 Rehearsal/Performance Absence Form

by | Jul 30, 2024

This form is to be used by the student or parent to notify the directors of an absence from any band rehearsal or performance.  This does not serve as an “excuse” for missing rehearsal.  For any absence to be excused, a doctor’s note or note from a parent (email) must be turned in to the directors.  Please also note that per our band policy, any absence from a Thursday rehearsal will result in the student not participating in pre-game or the halftime performance the following Friday night even if the absence is excused.  The student is still required to attend the football game and participate in the stands.

https://forms.gle/vEoftHCcUG9QGeaLA

 

2024 Lowndes High Georgia Bridgemen Commitment and Health Form

by | Mar 1, 2024

We are excited to begin to prepare for the 2024 version of the Lowndes High Georgia Bridgemen.  The following forms linked below are crucial to having the information we need for your child to participate in band.

The first form is our Band Commitment Form.  By submitting this form you are making your commitment to participate in the 2024 Lowndes High Georgia Bridgemen.  If you have any doubts about doing band in the fall please do not fill out this form.

IT IS ALSO IMPERATIVE THAT WE HAVE A WORKING EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF EVERY STUDENT.

https://forms.gle/gASA3mDAxDPQm5q88

The second form is our Health Form that we must have on file for your child to participate in band.

https://forms.gle/PZk6u4C4qRDkyjAEA

Deadline to submit the above forms is Monday, April 15th.  At that point we will begin writing drill for the students that are registered.

How to get up-to-the-minute band updates

by | Aug 4, 2023

BAND PARENTS:

The easiest way for you to keep up with news and weather changes throughout band camp and the entire season is to download the “BAND” app on your cell phone and join the group “Lowndes High Georgia Bridgemen”. You will provide your name to join (no partial names or nicknames please).
https://bit.ly/3zn7GCa

Once you are in the app, click on the gear in the bottom right corner, then click on “my settings” and choose “receive push notifications”. That action will give you up-to-the-minute information from Mr. Bowman.

During camps and rehearsals, it is very hard for directors to answer emails, as they are busy with the students every single moment. Make it a daily habit to check: the band’s website, Facebook page, or the “BAND” app. The answers to most of your questions will be posted there. If there is a schedule change (due to last minute thunderstorm), it will be posted in the “BAND” app, as soon as the decision is made.

2024 BAND CAMP: July 22-26 and July 29-Aug 1
It’s going to be a great marching season!