Talladega HS Band "Saxophones"

Pictures!!!

2010-02-08T10:17:00.001-06:00

Does anyone have any pictures of the Saxes? Lisa you have a nice camera... Take some pictures and let's slap those babies on here!!! lol

Sonic..again...

2010-02-08T10:15:00.002-06:00

Lisa, Travin, Christian, Corneshia, and Savanna... Do you guys want to go hang out at Sonic oneday this week? We haven't ever had one with the new freshman guys. Remember the one last year? We had so much fun just hanging out! :)

Sonic

2010-02-08T10:11:00.001-06:00

Saxes we need to hang out sometime as a section. Anyone want to go to Sonic after school this week?

Band Camp Pictures!

2009-08-03T10:05:00.001-05:00

Hey Guys!

I put together a slide show of bandcamp pics. Apparently it takes FOREVER to upload so getting it on every single blog has been a slight issue. I put it on the Dega Darlin Blog simply because that is the one I clicked on first. Go there and check it out.

Enjoy!

BAND CAMP!!!

2009-07-26T14:16:00.002-05:00

Reminders.....
1. Water. Drink water often. (no carbonated Drinks)
2. SUNSCREEN
3. Bug Spray.. for those inclined.
4. Don't forget ALL equipment.. towels too!
5. Lunch... we eat at Band Camp... not allowed to leave.
6. Don't forget your Themes.... and have fun with it.
7. Fees are Due.
8. Check Dega Band Often.

Let's Start A GREAT 2009/2010 year!

Band Camp Day 1

2009-07-26T14:03:00.004-05:00

First Day of Band Camp is Talladega High School Tiger Spirit Day! Show your pride for your school by representing the TIGERS!

Red, white, Tigers, etc.
Go all out and have fun.

See you Bright and Early on Monday

DCI

2009-07-20T10:52:00.001-05:00

Interested in seeing a drum corp performance up close and personal? You still have time.

Drum Corp season is quickly coming to an exciting end, but you still have a few options to catch a show either live or in a theater. Visit www.dci.org for ticket information. There is a show in Gadsden, AL, on this Friday, July 24, 2009 and a show in Atlanta this Saturday, July 25, 2009. Ticket information can be found on the dci website.

Click the picture above to see the trailer for the Quarter-Final LIVE broadcast in theaters on August 6, 2009. The closest showing for us is in Trussville, AL.

Grab some friends and go see for yourself! You won't regret it.

Today's Sectional.

2009-07-15T23:42:00.005-05:00

Hello everyone! Thank you for showing up to the Sectional today. I believe.... well I know we got ALOT done. Keep up the good work! Im VERY proud of you all. Make sure your praticing the parts we went over to keep them fresh in your head. Dont forget the car wash this Saturday from 9-11 and 11 - 1.

Keep up the good work!

Lisa! :)

2009-07-14T12:14:00.002-05:00

Ever thought how cool it would be to start your own rock band? Jam Studio (click here) can give you the opportunity to experiment and do just that. It is a free online studio that helps you easily create tracks that you can play along with on any instrument. Beginning or Advanced it is entertaining to play around with.

Have Fun!

Sectionals!!

2009-07-10T14:35:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone! Don't forget that we are going to start having sectionals with the French Horns && Zack on Wednesday from 1-2:15. This WILL be mandatory (unless your out of town of course). If your not there you will be writtin up. Be working on "Move" and "Footloose" on your free time. Just take 15 or 20 minutes a day and run over it. We really need to get the hang of it. Football season is only a MONTH away and band camp is in 2 weeks. ALSO please bring your stuff to pratice. Water, pencil, towel, music, flip folder, ect. I know everyone is tired of "celebrating" so lets do that. If you have any questions just call me and Ill take care of it the best I can. :)

check out other sections.

2009-06-27T15:21:00.003-05:00

Just a reminder that not only should you take the opportunity to utilize the blog of your individual section, but you should also visit blogs of other sections and feel free to make comments there too. You can find the link in the sidebar of your blog. For a start, go visit the drum major blog to see how Blake did at Spirit Camp.

2009-06-26T22:35:00.001-05:00

Great job at practice this week. Keep up the good work.

Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

2009 THS Graduation

2009-05-30T17:57:00.001-05:00

New Section Leader!

2009-05-29T01:46:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone! This is Lisa, the new saxophone section leader! I'll try my best to keep this updated like our new great Drum Major Blake did! haha He did a good job at that did he not?

Well. We are going to have 7 saxophones (including me) for marching season! Travin, Jacob, Corneisha, Christian and our two newest saxophones Brittany and Savannah! We are so excited to have yall with us! This year is gonna be great! If you have any questions just ask me and I'll do my best to answer it! =]

What a Gig!

2009-04-25T11:15:00.002-05:00

On April 23, 2009, the Talladega High School Jazz Band was invited to perform for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame ceremonies. With great preparation, lots of anticipation and much excitement the group of young musicians took on this adventure with great enthusiasm. Much is to be said about the musical presentation and outstanding representation of the Talladega City Schools from this group of young people; it was truly outstanding.

A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for their help providing dinner for the group, as well as Mrs. Rasco. Also to Dr. Frank Buck for his attendance and support at this event. It is wonderful to have such great support from parents and administrators in the Talladega City School System.

To see pictures Click Here

Attention:

2009-03-23T19:43:00.003-05:00

Christian remember our sectional on your scales, Wednesday!

Guys, I'm thinking about doing something as a section this weekend. Any ideas? Let me know asap!

Also, if any of you guys want to stay after school and work on your scales, let me know and I'll we'll get together.

Guys:

2008-12-11T09:52:00.002-06:00

That was a wonderful concert Tuesday wasn't it. Be sure that you practice over the Christmas vacation. Espicially if you are trying out for all state, which I recommend all of you do. If you still don't have your music talk to me and I will help you get it. Also be sure that you memorize all 12 scales and both minor scales. Merry Christmas!!!

2008-11-30T21:31:00.001-06:00

2008-11-30T21:03:00.001-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2008-11-24T12:25:00.002-06:00

I hope everyone is enjoying their Thanksgiving Vacation, but be sure to memorize the parade music!

Reminder:

2008-11-20T10:07:00.003-06:00

Rehersal this afternoon! (3:20- 4:30)

Sectional November 18, 2008

2008-11-18T09:57:00.006-06:00

Saxes,
We have a sectional Wednesday, November 18, after school at 3:15. Mr. McDaniel didn't give me an ending time, but it will probably go to about 4:00. Also, don't forget about Thursday's full band rehearsal from 3:20-4:30. Be there or be square!!!

ATTENTION SAXES!!!

2008-10-29T09:56:00.002-05:00

Today is Wednesday and I brought our costumes to school with me. I want you all to take your uniforms home and zombify them. Make every know that you are a zombie who was killed in the manner that your costume represents. For instance, Travin you are to look like a doctor who got shot in the head. Also everyone needs to be wearing shoes that match your costume as well as marching compatible.

Remember to bring your costumes to school tomorrow. Be sure that if you go home tomorrow after school, that you are back by 3:45 so Lisa and I can put your make-up on and take care of any wardrobe malfunctions.

Good News!

2008-10-23T20:18:00.002-05:00

Keith Taylor, sports producer at ABC 33/40 sent an email stating, "I'm currently putting together tomorrow night's Friday Night Blitz show, and would love to make your band our "Blitz Band of the Week." "

How GREAT you guys! So set your VCR's or TiVo or whatever for ABC 33/40 at 10:30, so that you can see the show. You know we will probably still be on a bus somewhere. They are using clips from the Pell City game.

Congrats everyone!

Halloween Stuff for the Last Time

2008-10-23T09:54:00.002-05:00

We finally got our costumes. Marcus is a dead Hawain Surfer, Lisa is a dead hillbilly, Travin is a dead doctor who got shot in the head, Corneshia is an old lady dressed in beautiful church clothes and a Sunday dress hat, (as if she had been buried and came back as a zombie)Christian is my favorite... Christian, you are going to be a cold minor who died doing that profession. Your clothes are clothes that a minor would wear and are covered in coal that I have at my house (charcoal) you also have a minor hat that completes the look, and mine is also a Hillbilly but maybe just the kind of mountain person who is canibal...

Another thing, do you guys want to have a Halloween Party at my expense? If so please post some comments guys, give me some ideas as well as a time that you want to do it, if I hear back from you guys I will definitly schedule a party for us, but you have to let me know if ya'll want to do it.

Halloween Stuff (for the 3'rd time)

2008-10-21T09:58:00.003-05:00

Guys we're gonna go this Wednesday and get our Halloween attire, so if you haven't paid your $10 you need to do so sometime before 3:oo Wednesday!!! _Christian, Marcus, and Travin still need to give their money to either Lisa or Blake... (That's me!)

Guys...

2008-10-21T09:54:00.003-05:00

I want everyone to keep the Bridges family in their prayers. It must be a tough time for them, but prayer is always the best medicine for anything you come across in life... God is all mighty and powerful!!!

Halloween... Again...

2008-10-17T09:59:00.002-05:00

It didn't work out for us to go to the thrift store last Wednesday, we didn't realize that we were going to have practice. Therefore we're gonna have to go this Wednesday. If you haven't paid your $10 then you have a few more days... Remember, if you don't pay your dues, then come Halloween, you're gonna have the blues when you don't have a costume. Also if you guys want to have the sax bonfire, then you need to tell me because I need to tell my Aunt!!!

Homecoming!!

2008-10-17T09:57:00.002-05:00

The big game is finally here!!! Unfortunatly the weather forecast is for rain!!! Oh well we're still gonna have just as much fun and were still gonna go crazy with spirit in the stands.

Tacky Day

2008-10-15T09:53:00.003-05:00

Guys, we looked great this week in the school activities, but some of us forgot about tacky day. Lisa if you take pictures of us through out the week e-mail them to me @ snakethebasement@yahoo.com and I will get them on here. Tomorrow is alumni day and we all better dress up and show the most spirit, and let's not forget Friday. Friday is red and white day, let's go crazy with it, including face painting!!!

Today

2008-10-15T09:50:00.002-05:00

Marcus, Lisa, Travin, and I are going to the thrift store today after school.... We reminded you guys to bring $10 but if you forgot I need the money... Not only do we have to get costumes, but make-up for everyone and its not very cheap.

Marcus and Lisa

2008-10-13T10:06:00.002-05:00

Marcus and Lisa are you guys okay with going to the thrift store to get Halloween costumes on Wednesday right after school? We need to get costumes taken care of right away.

Dega vs Greenville

2008-10-12T21:09:00.004-05:00

Great game Friday Night!

Have an exciting Homecoming and Competition week!

Refer to degaband.com for updates on times and such!

We saxes have a mission!

2008-10-10T10:11:00.003-05:00

Guys, ya'll really need to be working on scales. Sclaes are not only necessary to make all-state, all-county, chair auditions, etc.; but scales make you an all around better player and you will be unstopable! Your main goal as a muscian should be to be able to play anything and sound good doing it. Marcus, Lisa, Travin, Christian, and Corneshia; you guys have the potential to be the best saxophone section around, as well as the best musicians to ever walk through Talladega High, all you must do is practice, practice, practice and we will be the best section around, not to mention the best friendsaround... I really do love all you guys!!!

Saxes should read this!

2008-10-10T10:05:00.002-05:00

Guys, We haven't had a gathering in a while and I was thinking about next weekend going to the bowling alley, what do you guys think? Oh yea, ya'll never told me what you think about going to Ruth Helen's and we can't make plans until I know for sure if you guys will be willing to go...

Post some comments guys, the website is going to be our main way of communication!!!

Halloween!!!

2008-10-10T09:54:00.002-05:00

Guys it's final, were going to be "The Thrift Store Zombies". Marcus, Lisa, and I are going to go to the thrift store and get different types of clothing and were going to get a type of clothing that is opposite of our personality. My mom can do professional makeup work, so we will meet at my house after school that day and get our costumes on... I'll give you more details as I get them!!!

TRAVIN DYE [IN MEMPHIS]

2008-10-08T21:43:00.002-05:00

"Saxomaphones"

2008-10-08T21:38:00.002-05:00

Guys tomorrow after school we have practice be there or be square! {and in trouble}
Friday is our first full show at home so I hope everbody's ready to bust our bottoms at practice so that Friday we will have the best run ever and make the city love us even more! I'm looking forward to it and I hope ya'll are to.

Saxophone Gathering!

2008-10-08T10:16:00.002-05:00

I am friends with Ruth Helen, owner of Bkuebird Realty, and she has invited us, as saxes, to come to her house sometime soon and have a bahn fire, and just hang out. (Not in her front lawn Marcus but in her forest) She is a really great friend and I consider her my aunt so I want us all to have fun but be on somewhat of our best behavior...

I don't know a date because she wanted me to ask if yall wanted to do it... Comment NOW!

Practice Tuesday!... Holes

2008-10-08T10:13:00.002-05:00

Why were so many saxes out Tuesday? We couldn't fix anything because of all the holes. From now on let's be sure we're at practice, espicially if we are at school that day!!!

All-State

2008-10-08T10:11:00.002-05:00

Everyone of us need to try out for all-state. If you can't get the prepared pieces off the website ask me and I'll take care of it... Also if you need help on scales or prepared pieces don't be afraid to ask me and if I can't help you we'll go to the "big guy".

Pictures

2008-10-08T10:07:00.003-05:00

If anyone has any pictures that they want me to put on our blog, then e-mail them to snakeinthebasement@yahoo.com and I will put them on here asap...
The only pictures I have are from last year.

HOMECOMING

2008-10-07T10:17:00.003-05:00

Guys,
Let's have the most school spirit during homecoming. Let's all do all the activities to the extreme!!!

THE 7 DEADLIEST SINS (- 1)

2008-10-07T10:11:00.002-05:00

Guys in case you haven't noticed we had 7 saxophones in the beggining of the year. Now we are down to 6. Our old catsh phrase was "7 Deadliest Sins" but now we only have 6... So what do you guys think should be our new catch phrase? Post some ideas...

Caleb Raider

2008-10-07T10:07:00.002-05:00

Guys, I talked to Caleb over the week-end and it wasn't his fault that he had to quit band, he's still one of the seven deadliest sins as we all are and will forever remain, no matter what happens to any of us.
I think we should make Caleb a card telling him that we miss him...

HALLOWEEN STUFF

2008-10-07T10:00:00.002-05:00

GUYS (and Lisa and Corneshia) WE NEED TO GET HALLOWEEN COSTUMES READY.
Marcus Lisa and I have developed a plan to win the competition against all the other sections. We will win the prize and if we don't then we all have sunset for the rest of the year... JUST KIDDING!!!!

I'm gonna talk to Mr. McDaniel sometime this week and get our idea accepted... I can't say what our idea is because trumpets are very nosy and might try to steal our idea, but I hope ya'll don't mind wearing a little make-up...

Thursday Night Game!

2008-10-02T15:17:00.001-05:00

Thursday night FOOTBALL!!! We are leaving from the high school at 4:00. We will eat in the stadium. Come prepared to have a fun night before a LONG weekend.

WOO HOO! IT's Football SEASON!!!!

2008-08-27T20:32:00.001-05:00

IT IS HERE... the minute you have all been waiting for!!! Our first FOOTBALL GAME of the 2008 season. All of your hard work and preparation is going to pay off on Friday night as the Talladega Tigers open the season against Smith Station at our very own Mary Dumas Stadium. How exciting to put everything together and finally have a chance to present it to a home audience.

A few reminders....

When you leave school on Friday ... Take your instrument with you!! Do not leave it at the school. (you laugh... it happens)

Uniforms will be in the ZEJH Bandroom. Because they are using Dixon while doing renovations on Graham we will have to make adjustments.

All band members will meet at Dixon for warm-up. Warm-up BEGINS at 5:30.... be early... do not get in the arc late.

Please remember that you will need BLACK SOCKS!

Don't forget your MUSIC for the STANDS! (flip folders everyone!)

Come prepared to have a GOOD TIME!

2008 Family Night (8/8/08)

2008-08-09T02:05:00.001-05:00

Band Camp Pics finally HERE!

2008-08-09T00:37:00.001-05:00

Santa Clara is HERE!

2008-07-27T10:13:00.001-05:00

Santa Clara Van Guard arrived on campus early this morning. They are scheduled to rehearse today from 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. before going to Jacksonville State University for the show scheduled for tonight. The best time to see them is around 3:00 for their run through of the show. After the run through they will begin to pack up for the show.

Feel free to come by and observe an award winning group in action. Stay for 10 minutes or for the entire 4 hours, its up to you!

Don't miss this great opportunity!

Another Drum Corp Opportunity right here in Talladega!

2008-07-18T15:32:00.002-05:00

We have been very fortunate this year to have two great opportunities very close and convenient for everyone. In June we were honored to host Spirit Drum and Bugle Corp on our campus for an entire week and on Sunday, July 28, 2008, the 6 time national champions, Santa Clara Vanguard will be on our campus for the day. If you would like to learn more about the corp before their arrival click here.

Santa Clara Vanguard will travel from a performance in Atalanta, GA on July 26, 2008, and will rehearse on our campus in preparation for the Drum Corp show scheduled at Jacksonville State University on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. For more information about Drum Corp or for any scheduling and ticket information click here.

Times of arrival and depart for Santa Clara Vanguard will be announced as soon as we have the information available.

Practice 7-15 Pictures

2008-07-16T01:51:00.004-05:00

Great Job at practice on Tuesday! Keep up the good work.

Click here to view pictures from practice.

See you on Thursday!

2008-07-02T15:40:00.001-05:00

Marching Band!

2008-06-09T19:59:00.001-05:00

It's 90 degrees outside, everyone is staying inside at all costs, and what do bands do? Get out there and march and play so that they can present an entertaining show for each and every football game and practice until its perfect enough to take it to competition.

Most of the time this entails standing in a position, responding to instructions as you move from position to position and somehow playing at the same time, then doing it over and over again until you have as perfect as possible.

Have you ever wondered how all of those little dots get on the paper, or how you are told where to go. Is it magic? Here is an interesting website that gives you a small and fun glimpse into the production side of the Marching Band Show process. Click here

Here you can watch shows that other people created, as well as create your own show. Its a fun way to try your hand at creating a marching band show and going wherever your imagination leads!

Enjoy!

Freshman Band Week is here!

2008-06-08T15:07:00.000-05:00

Freshman Band Week begins Monday, June 9, 2008, at the THS bandroom.

Camp will be held from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Monday thru Thursday.

ALL FRESHMEN MUST ATTEND!

Be sure to dress in cool clothing, bring lots of sunscreen and cool liquid for hydration! We look forward to getting started with the newest members of the THS band.

See you next week!