July 22, 2009 :::

Mid-Week Update Special thanks to Mrs. Reid and the rest of the summer office staff for dealing with the massive amounts of copies I've asked for so far. With show music, stands music, handbooks, schedules, calendars, memos, warmups, drill, etc., they really pile up. Rookie camp is done, and it went very well. The kids didn't complain a bit, despite the heat and hard work they put in. The kids are well aware of the goals I have set for them, and are always keeping them in mind whenever I ask them to do things. Schedule and music is up (see previous post.) You'll be getting warmups, the opener, a schedule, and bandcamp checklist tomorrow. Full band tomorrow and Friday, 8AM-12, 1PM-6. Start hydrating yourself now. For camp you need the following items: Insulated water bottle with name written in permanent marker. Available at Wal-Mart for a few bucks, as well as probably Dollar General (I haven't looked) and maybe some other places around town. Tennis shoes, with socks. They must fit (not too loose, laces tied, etc.) Comfortable clothes you can move in. Blue jeans are unacceptable. Light colors are encouraged as dark colors absorb heat. 3-ring binder (1 inch to 1 ½ inches.) This will be kept with you at all times and will be for drill (every member will have their own drill for the entire show,) music, handbook, handouts, and anything else I hand out. Sheet protectors Dividers Pencil. (At EVERY rehearsal.) Sunscreen (I'm already red after 3 days.) Hat with brim. (Keeps sun off of lips and face. Again, your band director has badly chapped lips after 3 days.) Sunglasses Bookbag. This is for taking your binder, and other accessories outside while your have your instrument and water bottle in hand. Medical/travel forms turned in. Fees paid (more on that later.) B.E.R.P. (Brass only.) Valve oil. (Brass only.) This will be provided, however you are strongly encouraged to have your own. Backup reeds (notice that's plural.) (Woodwinds only.) Sticks/Mallets with names on them, or other I.D. markings. (Percussion only.) You will be given ONE set of sticks or mallets, after that, you must buy your own (director will provide.)

July 21, 2009 :::

Season Schedule The 2009 Marching Season Schedule has been posted, and will be given out Thursday during the first two days of full camp. You can download it below. July August September October Don't forget, you can download copies of your music, as well as listen to MP3s of the show here.

July 8, 2009 :::

A Few Things About the Upcoming Season HERE is the letter that I will be sending you all in the mail tomorrow morning. If you have not received the letter by next monday, I do not have your address, or your address is wrong on my list. Please send me an email if this is the case. I will be using cycloneregiment@gmail.com as a way of communicating with members and parents throughout the season, so make sure you email me your updated information so that I have your email address on file if you have not already done so. You can now follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/cycloneregiment. Keep practicing, and start going outside more in preparation for the summer activities. You will be getting a schedule in the mail also, but here it is at a glance: Thursday, July 16 – Friday, July 17 Leadership camp (all section leaders and officers), 9AM-12 Monday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 21 Leadership camp, 9AM-12 Rookie camp (all first year members,) 9AM-12, 1PM-3 Wednesday, July 22 Leadership camp, 9AM-12 Rookie camp (all first year members,) 9AM-12 Thursday, July 23 – Friday, August 7 Band camp, ALL, 8AM-12, 1PM-6 Monday, August 10 – Wednesday, August 12 No rehearsal, try and relax Thursday, August 13 – Friday, August 14 Band camp, long day, 8AM-12, 1PM-5:30, 6:30-9 Saturday, August 15 Show and tell, 1PM-4:30 rehearsal, 5PM performance (FIRST PERFORMANCE!) Monday, August 17 First day of school, begin regular rehearsal schedule

June 29, 2009 :::

Changes... With a new marching season comes many changes. The entire Chester band family would like to wish Mr. Morris the best of luck with his new job. A COMPLETE and REVISED 2009-2010 season schedule will be announced within the next few days as it is finalized. Much work is being done behind the scenes so that we kick off the season with a bang. As I leave the middle school and take over as director of bands at the high school, I ask all of you to work hard and make this the best season yet. I am extremely excited to work with all of you and look forward to the year and what we can accomplish. The new middle school director and high school assistant director will be announced shortly. The staff for the upcoming season is being finalized, and you will recognize many of the faces from the previous year. We will soon formally announce the staff. I would like to personally introduce our drill writer, Mr. Gordon B. Moore III. Mr. Moore is a South Carolina native, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, an alumnus of Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, and a proud member of the United States Air Force. Mr. Moore lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife. Welcome Mr. Moore! Mr. Moore is eager to begin working on the visual aspect of our show. Our show this year is entitled F5 and tells the story of a storm chaser. Tornadoes are measured in strength using the Fujita or F-scale, and range from F1 to F5, with the F5 being the biggest of them all.

April 28, 2009 :::

Upcoming Events FALL GUARD AND DRUMLINE AUDITIONS Auditions for the 2009-10 Cyclone Regiment Colorguard and will be held the week of May 11th – 14th in the band room and chorus room. The drumline audition will be one day only and that will be May 13th. Auditioning students may come in any day before that for help. Please see Mr. Morris, Mr. Smith, or Ms. Adams for materials and info. DRUM MAJOR AUDITIONS Auditions for next year’s drum major will also be held the week of May 11th – May 14th in the band hall. Drum major sessions will be from 3:30 – 4:15 each day with the audition and interview being taped on May 14th. SPRING AWARDS BANQUET The annual band banquet will be Thursday May 21st at 6 pm here at CHS. All members currently in band are requested to attend. More information will be available soon. SPRING MARCHING BAND CAMP All returning marchers and recruits are expected to attend spring camp. The camp dates are Monday, May 18th – Wednesday May 20th in the CHS band room from 3:30 – 5pm each day. We will begin music, basics drill, and other fundamentals for the upcoming season. Attendance is mandatory in order to have a drill spot in the ’09 show.

March 29, 2009 :::

Dates to Remember - AMMENDED Bahamas Cruise - Thursday, April 9 - Monday, April 13. Drumline Auditions - April 27 - April 30, 3:30-4:30. Colorguard Auditions - Monday, April 27 - Thursday, April 30, 3:30-4:30. Drum Major Auditions - Monday, April 27 - Wednesday, April 29, 3:30-4:30. Spring Camp - May 12 - Thursday, May 14, 3:30-5. Note: This is for both returning and new marching band members.

January 7, 2009 :::

Region Band Directions Region band auditions will be at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, SC. For a map and written directions in printable PDF form, CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS.

January 4, 2009 :::

January Events Welcome back! We hope you all had a safe and restful break. Here's what's going on for January, 2009: Friday, January 9th - Basketball pep band - home. Call time, 5PM. Saturday, January 10th - Region band auditions, Dutch Fork High School, Irmo, SC. Sunday, January 18th - MLK Parade. Call time, 1:30PM. Saturday, January 24th - Honda battle of the bands Atlanta trip. Call time, 6AM.

November 26, 2008 :::

Itenerary for Friday's Playoff Game AAA Upper State Championship DW Daniel High School, Clemson, SC 1 p.m – Meet @ CHS – dress in bibbers – load instruments 2 p.m. - Depart CHS 3:45 p.m. – Stop at fast food restaurant in the Greenville, S.C. area 4:45 p.m. – Depart for Daniel High School 6:00 p.m. – Arrive/unload/warm-up 7:30 p.m. – Game time !!! Go Cyclones!!! 10:30 p.m – Depart Daniel and head home 12:30 a.m. – Arrival @ CHS Reminders: We are representing our high school and our county so be on your absolute best behavior and leave every place we go better than we found it. Please make sure you bring money for concessions during the game and please dress warmly. Be on time and make sure that you have every part to your uniform and instrument as well. We have a tight schedule and it is expected that we follow it so as not to be delayed in getting to the stadium site.

November 3, 2008 :::

Christmas Concert Announcement The Chester Middle and High School annual Christmas concert has been scheduled for Thursday, December 18 at 6PM at the Chester Middle School auditorium. We look forward to seeing you all there and having a packed house.

November 3, 2008 :::

Image Gallery Updated Pictures from various band competitions were posted today in the gallery/media section of this website. Check them out! Special thanks to Mrs. Patricia Hampton for her excellent photography.

November 2, 2008 :::

Region Band Reminders Region band dues ($10) are due this week. Please see Mr. Morris for requirements, details, scales, terms, and a copy of your solo.

October 22, 2008 :::

Thanks for a Great Marching Band Season! This past Saturday at the Upper State prelims, the Cyclone Regiment competeted in its toughest competition and scored an excellent rating. The previous Saturday, at the Blythewood Tournament of Bands, the band took the 3rd place trophy in class 1A, beating 8 other bands. At the Rock Hill competition on October 4, the band took 3rd in their class, and won best colorguard and percussion for class 1A. We are very proud of our Cyclone Regiment. This upcoming Thursday, the band will travel to Columbia to support the football team as they take on the A.C. Flora Falcons. Pictures from various competitions will be posted online shortly. If you have any pictures or videos from this season that you would like added to this website, please email me.

September 30, 2008 :::

Competition Season in Full Swing On Saturday, September 20, the Cyclone Regiment took the trophy for best hornline and colorguard in their class at the Dorman High School Clash of Champions. The band also took 2nd place in their class, as well as second place drum major and percussion. This past Saturday at the Boiling Springs Festival of Bands, the Cyclone Regiment colorguard took 1st place trophy in their class, as well as scoring second place in the silver division, beating 15 other bands. In addition, the band scored 4th place in their class. Way to go! This upcoming Saturday, the band will compete in the Olde English Festival of Bands in Rock Hill, SC.

September 1, 2008 :::

Calendar Correction Rehearsal on Tuesday, September 2, will be from 3:30-6PM. This has been corrected in the calendar as well.

August 6, 2008 :::

Photo Gallery Update Bandcamp photos added to the photo gallery. Check them out!

August 4, 2008 :::

One Bandcamp Week Down, One to Go + Website Update The Cyclone Regiment has worked very hard the past week learning drill and cleaning the show music. We will be working hard this week to clean even more, and put on more drill. I've updated the links page with a lot of great band and music resources, which will benefit both the middle and high school band student. I will continue to add even more as the year progresses, so continue to check that page routinely. Students: You will receive your password for the student portal section of this website soon.

July 22, 2008 :::

Band Camp Schedule, At a Glance This is an abbreviated schedule. For a more complete schedule, check the calendar page. Monday, July 21 - Rookies, 8-12. Percussion/Guard, 1-5. Tuesday, July 22 - Rookies, 8-12. Percussion/guard, 1-5. Full band, 6-8. Wednesday, July 23 - Rookies, 8-12, 1-4. Thursday, July 24 - Rookies, 8-12. Full band, 1-5. Friday, July 25 - Full band, 8-12. Monday, July 28 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Tuesday, July 29 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Wednesday, July 30 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Thursday, July 31 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Friday, August 1 - Full band, 8-12, 1-5. Cookout/Madden Tournament, 5:15-7:30. Monday, August 4 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Tuesday, August 5 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Wednesday, August 6 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Thursday, August 7 - Full band, 8-12, 1-6. Friday, August 8 - Full band, 8-12, 1-5. 6:30 call time for performance.

July 17, 2008 :::

New Website Launched Welcome to the new Chester Middle and Chester High School bands website. The goal of this website is to showcase the band program to the parents, school, and community, as well as serve as a resource for band announcements, upcoming performances, fundraisers, etc. We also hope both parents and students check this page on a daily basis for important announcements. Students: You will soon be able to login and download band forms and handouts in the student portal section. During the next few days, please look for any mistakes or omissions I may have made. Also, email me any comments or suggestions you may have about this website.