The Cougar Band

NEW YORK TRIP MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-03-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

Dear parents:
All money for the New York Trip must be in Mr. Wallace’s hands by Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011!!! All money for the trip was due March 1st. If I don’t have this money by Wednesday, your child and you will NOT be going on the trip and you WILL NOT receive a refund. We are in jeopardy of losing our hotel reservation and tickets to the Blue Man Group. On Thursday, I will send a revised list of fully paid people to the tour company and that is who will go on this trip.
There can be NO delay. I have stretched this as far as I can. I am not stressing over this trip anymore!!! The money was due March 1st and we are now 20 days late. YOU knew this when you paid your deposit in October. I have to have this money as soon as possible.

Randell Wallace
Band Director

From the Desk of Nic Williams - Concert Band Info

2011-02-08T06:24:00.000-08:00

Concert Band Section Rehearsals

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 3:15-4:30PM
French Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Bass Clarinet
Tuba

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 3:15-4:30PM
Trumpet

Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 3:15-4:30PM
Flute
Clarinet (no Bass Clarinet)
Saxophone

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Pre-MPA Concert
7:00PM - CCHS Auditorium

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 3:15-4:30PM
All Brass and Percussion

Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 3:15-4:30PM
All Woodwinds

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - MPA Concert
10:00AM - Homewood High School

February Band Booster Meeting

2011-02-02T07:17:00.000-08:00

The February meeting of the Clay-Chalkville Band Boosters will be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Bandroom

The Cougar Que

2011-01-03T08:47:00.000-08:00

It's time to start planning our 2nd Annual Cougar Que. I'm having Donna post the forms to the website today. Please let me know if you would like to be in on the planning!

Our date this year is April 1st and 2nd

Thanks,
Dorinda

ITINERARY Winter Festival

2010-12-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

ITINERARY
Cougar Band Winter Festival
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Friday, December 10th, 2010
Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Thursday
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. Parade practice.

Friday Evening

4:00 p.m. - until Set up for the Winter Festival. We need all the help we can get!!!

Saturday

8:30 a.m. Vendors start setting up. Any help is appreciated.

10:00 a.m. Arts & Crafts Show begins.
All band members report for “DUTY”!!!!

10:00 a.m. CCMS Beginning Band Concert

11:00 a.m. CCMS Intermediate Band Concert

12:00noon. CCMS Advanced Band Concert

1:00 p.m. Concert Band

2:00 p.m. Symphonic Band

3:00 p.m. Clay Christmas Parade
No one leaves after the parade until Mr. Wallace dismisses YOU!!!

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We need help setting up on Friday evening, working the Festival during the day on Saturday, and cleaning up after the Festival in the late afternoon. If everyone will pitch in and volunteer, this can be a very successful day for the Cougar Band and Band Boosters. All funds benefit the Cougar Band and YOUR children. Please show our kids the support they deserve. Please be willing to help in any way needed.
If you have questions, call the band hall at 680.9353. If I don’t know the answer, I will put you in contact with someone who does know!!! Thanks for your cooperation and continued support of the Cougar Band.

Sacking Grories for Tip's!

2010-11-18T15:01:00.000-08:00

we will be sacking groceries on Saturday November 20 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. We will have a Hotdog/Sausage dog. Stand set up outside we will need a few parents to help with this. All money made Saturday will be split between the band members that work for their New York Trip account.

Clay Chalkville Friday Night Football vs. Hoover

2010-11-15T12:35:00.001-08:00

If you plan to purchase a ticket for the game Friday night, you should do so as soon as possible. Here's I understand - Hoover initially received 1,000 tickets and have sold all of those. The word is that Hoover will be coming to Clay tomorrow around noon to pick up most, if not all, remaining tickets. Tickets are $7 per person. I'm not trying to alarm anyone or say that if you don't buy a ticket now, you won't get one. But I don't want anyone to miss out either!

Since the game is at Clay and a capacity crowd is expected, help is also needed in the Concession Stand. If you are interested in helping, please contact Bill Kennedy at whkennedy23@yahoo.com

Go Cougars and Cougar Band!

Pam

note from:"CLAY-CHALKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

2010-11-12T06:05:00.000-08:00

CLAY-CHALKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

Game day is getting closer and the excitement is building. The Cougars had a good practice yesterday and are now zeroing in on their plan of attack. The Cougars will be ready to play and give us all they’ve got. The players are turning the table or challenging us as parents, friends and supporters, and asking, “Are we going to give the Cougars all we’ve got?” They are begging for a huge crowd of blue and white, to be present Friday night and be ready to scream and yell even louder than we did last Friday at Bob Jones.

Also, there will be a “Cougar Walk” at the Trussville stadium at 4:45 p.m. Friday night. We are asking all Cougar fans to be at the stadium early and line up as the busses pull in to welcome and fire up the Cougars as they arrive and get ready to play. Anybody having connections with the band, cheerleaders, blue men, students, etc…. that can let them know about the Cougar walk and see if they can show up, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks again for your support.

Alan

ITINERARY – CCHS at Hewitt-Trussville High School

2010-11-10T14:55:00.001-08:00

ITINERARY – CCHS at Hewitt-Trussville High School
Friday, November 12th, 2010 7:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Rehearsal. On the field in “Let It Whip”.

5:30 p.m. Load buses.

5:45 p.m. Depart for HTHS.

6:00 p.m. Arrive at HTHS.

7:00 p.m. Kick-off. GO COUGARS!!!

9:30 p.m. Load buses and equipment.

10:00 p.m. Arrive at CCHS as happy as a flea on a dog
because we just “whupped the tar” out of
HT -- again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Parents:
We are in the state football play-offs!!!! We play until
we lose. Please make plans NOW for your child to be at the
play-off football games.
After the game, please be prompt in picking up your
child. Remember it has been a long day for the kids as well
as the directors and we will all be ready to go home.
Thanks for your cooperation and continued support.
Please make plans to attend our performances. We need
you there cheering on our bands.

LOUD…PROUD… and PLEASIN’ THE
CROWD!!!!!!

COUGAR BAND – COUGAR PRIDE!!

updated directions

2010-11-04T06:34:00.000-07:00

Here are the directions......

Take I65 North for approx 60 miles......

9. Merge onto I-565 E/US-72-ALT E via EXIT 340 toward HUNTSVILLE. 9.3 mi Map | Avoid

10. Take the WALL-TRIANA HWY exit, EXIT 8, toward MADISON BLVD. 0.2 mi Map | Avoid

11. Take the ramp toward MADISON. 0.1 mi Map | Avoid

12. Turn LEFT onto WALL TRIANA HWY. 0.3 mi Map | Avoid

13. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SULLIVAN ST. 2.1 mi Map | Avoid

14. Turn RIGHT onto BROWNS FERRY RD. 0.5 mi Map | Avoid

15. Turn LEFT onto HUGHES RD. 0.9 mi Map | Avoid

16. 650 HUGHES RD is on the LEFT. Map

It is about 93 miles from Clay.

2010-11-02T05:53:00.001-07:00

ITINERARY – CCHS at Bob Jones High School
Friday, November 5th, 2010

4:15 p.m. Load buses.

4:30 p.m. Depart for Bob Jones High School.

6:15 p.m. Arrive at BJHS.

7:00 p.m. Kick-off. GO COUGARS!!!

9:30 p.m. Load buses and equipment.

12:30 a.m. Arrive at CCHS as happy as the football team
because we just “whupped the tar” outta those
Eagles!! We get to “whup” HT next week!!!

Dear Parents:
The CCHS Band Boosters will provide Chick-fil-a
sandwiches for our band students on Friday. Students will need
to stay after school on Friday. We will eat between 3:30-4:00.
If at all possible, I need chaperones at the concession stand at 3:30
or earlier to help with the students’ meal.
After the game, please be prompt in picking up your
child. Remember it has been a long day for the kids as well
as the directors and we will all be ready to go home.
Thanks for your cooperation and continued support.
Please make plans to attend our performances. We need
you there cheering on our bands.

LOUD…PROUD… and PLEASIN’ THE
CROWD!!!!!!

COUGAR BAND – COUGAR PRIDE!!

PINSON VALLEY CONTEST OCTOBER 23, 2010

2010-10-19T06:48:00.000-07:00

Clay-Chalkville Cougar Band
Pride of the Valley Marching Festival
Pinson Valley High School
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

3:00 p.m. In your spot on the field in “Let It Whip” ready to rehearse.

3:45 p.m. Load equipment & buses. Drum majors, captains, and section leaders
double check to make sure we have everything we need!!!
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4:15 p.m. Depart for Pinson Valley High School.

4:30 p.m. Arrive at PVHS and EAT!! Students will need money for supper.

6:00 p.m. Move to equipment truck and prepare “battle”.

6:30 p.m. Warm-up. Complete uniform and equipment.

7:00 p.m. The Cougar Band performs THE perfect show!!!!!

8:20 p.m. Awards. The Cougar Band makes straight ones!!

9:00 p.m. Load the buses and head for the beautiful, red clay hills
of fabulous Clay, Alabama – home of the Cougar Band!!!

9:30 p.m. Arrive at CCHS as happy as the chicken who crossed the road!!!
Parents, please be prompt in picking up your
child. Remember it has been a long day for the kids as well
as the directors and we will all be ready to go home.

HUFFMAN ITINERARY OCTOBER 22, 2010

2010-10-19T06:46:00.000-07:00

ITINERARY – CCHS at Huffman High School
Lawson Field
Friday, October 22nd, 2010

5:30 p.m. Load buses.

5:45 p.m. Depart for Lawson Field.

6:15 p.m. Arrive at Lawson Field.

7:00 p.m. Kick-off. GO COUGARS!!!

9:30 p.m. Load buses and equipment.

10:15 p.m. Arrive at CCHS grinnin’ like a mule eatin’
briars in the woods because he got to see the
fabulous Cougar Band at half-time!!!!

Dear Parents:
We are in the state football play-offs!!!! On November
5th, we will be traveling to Decatur or Huntsville, depending on
which school we play – Decatur High or Bob Jones High. The
band will attend this game. Please make plans NOW for your
child to be at this play-off football game. More details to follow
after this week’s game.
After the game, please be prompt in picking up your
child. Remember it has been a long day for the kids as well
as the directors and we will all be ready to go home.
Thanks for your cooperation and continued support.
Please make plans to attend our performances. We need
you there cheering on our bands.

Band Booster Meeting Rescheduled

2010-10-11T09:19:00.000-07:00

The band booster meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 12 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 pm.

Great Birmingham Marching Festival

2010-10-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

Clay-Chalkville Cougar Band
Greater Birmingham Marching Festival
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Minor High School

10:30 a.m. On the field in your spot in picture one ready to rehearse.
Everywhere we go…
12:30 p.m. Load equipment & buses. Drum majors, captains, and section leaders
double check to make sure we have everything we need!!!
People want to know.
1:00 p.m. Depart for Minor High School.
Who we are??
1:45 p.m. Arrive at MHS and EAT!! Students will need money for lunch.
So we tell them.
2:40 p.m. Move to equipment truck and prepare for “some Cougar jazz”.
We are the Cougar Band!!
3:10 p.m. Warm-up. Complete uniform and equipment.
Mighty, mighty Cougar Band
3:40 p.m. The Cougar Band performs a perfect show!!!!!
We’re comin’ to your town.
4:45 p.m. Awards. The Cougar Band makes straight ones!!
We’ll help you party down!!!
5:30 p.m. Load the buses and head for the beautiful, red clay hills
of fabulous Clay, Alabama – home of the Cougar Band!!!
We are the Cougar Band.
6:30 p.m. Arrive at CCHS as happy as Rocky Raccoon who checked into his
room only to find Gideon’s Bible which he read under the sea in an octopus’ garden in the shade which is just around the corner from Penny Lane where the girl with kaleidoscope eyes is having a hard, day’s night trying to find her recording of the fabulous Cougar Band!
We’re her favorite band by the way!!!!! Name those tunes!!!

!!! COUGAR BAND – COUGAR PRIDE !!!

Good luck, band!!! I hope you will strive to put forth your best efforts on the field. We need everyone to be focused and positive about what we have to do at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday. I know what you are capable of doing and I want to see you put that on the field. I don’t really worry about scores and awards as long as I know we left nothing on the field and no doubts in our minds that we gave 110% !!! I am very proud of our accomplishments up to this point. Let’s take the step to the next level!! “One show – good-bye!!! The Cougar Band has left the stadium!!!”
A special thanks to the Seniors of 2011. I am very proud to be one of your directors and to be a small part of your lives!! I want you to know that ya’ll are a BIG part of my life!! Let’s have the “greatest show on Earth” this Saturday. Thank you for your passion for music and your dedication to the Cougar Band.

!!!LOUD, PROUD, PLEASIN’ the CROWD!!!

DIRECTIONS to MINOR HIGH SCHOOL
Take I-59 south and go through “Malfunction Junction” to exit 123 (Arkadelphia Road / Highway 78). Take exit 123 and turn right. Follow highway 78 through Forestdale to Minor Parkway. You will see a sign on the right that says “Minor High School”. Take this exit and turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Minor High School will be a few miles on the left.

CLAY – CHALKVILLE

COUGAR BAND

Congrat's To Kathryn Hancock and Jonathan Holladay

2010-10-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

10/4/2010 Clay-Chalkville students Kathryn Hancock and Jonathan Holladay represent eight JefCoEd schools at AP Celebration

Clay-Chalkville students Kathryn Hancock and Jonathan Holladay represented all AP JefCoEd students for the dramatic increases on AP tests since 2008 which was celebrated at Ramsay High School on September 29. The JefCoEd eight schools more than doubled their numbers of passing scores on AP exams since joining the program, A+ College Read initiative. The initiative is funded by a $13.2 million grant from the National Math and Science Initiative, a public-private partnership. Funding came from the Governor, the State Department of Education, the Alabama Power Foundation, The Alabama Math, Science and Technology Education Coalition, Regions Financial Corporation, and the ExxonMobile Corporation.

The students represented all AP students from eight county schools whose scores increased 135% since 2008. Scores on AP tests taken in math, science, and English increased from 203 in 2008 to 478 in 2010. Congratulations all teachers and students!

ITINERARY – CCHS at Gadsden City High School

2010-09-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

ITINERARY – CCHS at Gadsden City High School
Friday, October 1st, 2010

4:45 p.m. Load buses.

5:00 p.m. Depart for Gadsden.

5:45 p.m. Arrive at GHS.

7:00 p.m. Kick-off. GO COUGARS!!!

9:30 p.m. Load buses and equipment.

10:15 p.m. Arrive at CCHS as happy as a bug in a rug
watching TV on Friday night hoping to get
a glimpse of the fabulous Cougar Band on
the Blitz or Sideline.

Dear Parents:

After the game, please be prompt in picking up your
child. Remember it has been a long day for the kids as well
as the directors and we will all be ready to go home.

Thanks for your cooperation and continued support.
Please make plans to attend our performances. We need
you there cheering on our bands.

LOUD…PROUD… and PLEASIN’ THE
CROWD!!!!!!

COUGAR BAND – COUGAR PRIDE!!

Specail Called Band Booster Meeting

2010-09-20T14:57:00.001-07:00

There will be a Special Called Band Booster Meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Band Room. The purpose of the meeting will concern the approval of the Agreement with the Jefferson County Board of Education for the purchase of new uniforms. This will be the only business conducted at the meeting.

Please plan to attend this very important meeting.

Pam Dunn, Secretary

CCHS SPRING TRIP

2010-09-09T07:17:00.000-07:00

September 9th, 2010

To: Band Students & Parents

From: J. Randell Wallace

RE: New York Trip

Students and Parents:

We are in the process of planning our spring band trip to New York City. The dates of the trip are April 26th-May 1st, 2011. We will depart on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. and return Sunday morning. We will be attending two Broadway musicals and seeing the sights of Manhattan – the Statue of Liberty, the Twin Towers Memorial and Ground Zero, the Empire State Building, Central Park, a day of shopping downtown, and possibly the Blue Man Group or a Mets baseball game. The band will be performing at the Statue of Liberty. This is a wonderful trip and believe it or not, it is very educational.

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Our regular band booster meeting is a 7:00 p.m. We will discuss the trip after our regular meeting. By meeting on the same night, we won’t take up too much of your time.

Thanks for your patience, cooperation, and continued support of the Cougar Band program. God bless all and God bless America.

CCHS at Oxford High School

2010-09-08T11:01:00.000-07:00

ITINERARY – CCHS at Oxford High School
Friday, September 10th, 2010

4:15 p.m. Load buses.

4:30 p.m. Depart for Oxford.

5:45 p.m. Arrive at OHS.

7:00 p.m. Kick-off. GO COUGARS!!!

9:30 p.m. Load buses and equipment.

11:15 p.m. Arrive at CCHS as happy as Tweety Bird
after escaping from a close call with that
“bad, ole putty tat”, Silvester and returning
to his cage to sing the praises of the mighty
Cougar Band!!!!

Dear Parents:

After the game, please be prompt in picking up your
child. Remember it has been a long day for the kids as well
as the directors and we will all be ready to go home.

Thanks for your cooperation and continued support.
Please make plans to attend our performances. We need
you there cheering on our bands.

LOUD…PROUD… and PLEASIN’ THE
CROWD!!!!!!

COUGAR BAND – COUGAR PRIDE!!

DIRECTIONS to OXFORD HIGH

Take I-59 South toward I-459. Take I-459 south
to I-20. Take I-20 east toward Atlanta. Go about
an hour and take the first Oxford exit. You can
see the stadium from the interstate. For more
exact directions, google or map quest Oxford
High School. Good luck and go Cougars!!!!

Thank you!!!!!!!!

2010-09-06T18:39:00.001-07:00

Thank you to everyone that helped Friday night. We had middle school parents, high school parents, grandparents and former band members parents! Even the Supervisor of Bands for Jefferson County helping. It took over 80 volunteers to pull off Friday night. We could not have done it with out each and everyone of you. Thank you so much!

Off and Running

2010-08-24T07:06:00.000-07:00

WOW, can you believe we have already had a football game and a night in the "stand"? I want to thank everyone who gave their time to work in the concession stand last Friday night. It is still a long season ahead and a lot of opportunities to contribute to the Clay Chalkville Bands. I need everyone to mark their calendars for Friday, September 3. That is the biggest night in east Jefferson County....that right, Clay Chalkville vs Hewitt Trussvile. We are hosting a tailgate party prior to the game. We will be selling food and drinks along with having a bouncy house for the kids. In order to pull this off, we will need lots of help. So, please contact us if you will be available to help.

I look forward to seeing everyone at Minor on Friday night.

GO COUGARS!!!!

Welcome Erin Wambles

2010-08-09T10:16:00.000-07:00

We would like to welcome Erin Wambles to the Cougar Band Family. She is taking Mr. Williams place at CCMS.

Welcome Ms. Wambles!!! We look forward to getting to know you!!!

Just a Little Info for you!

2010-08-06T11:05:00.000-07:00

Marching Band Pictures - Monday, August 9, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - Color Guard needs to come dressed in uniforms. Bring clothes to change into after pictures. Band Members wear comfortable clothing to wear under band uniform. Wear black sock and black shoes. If you do not have black shoes yet, just wear black socks - no one will know! Bring whatever you need for rehearsal to change into after pictures.

Marching Band Practice - Monday, August 9, 2010, and Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. After school practices will be announced by Mr. Wallace. Ask your child about the schedule. Once school and football season get going, Mr. Wallace will set regular schedule but always subject to change. Ask your child frequently about Band Class Announcements!

BAND CHAPERONE MEETING - MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010, AT 6:30 P.M. IN HIGH SCHOOL BANDROOM - If you are interested in serving as a chaperone, please attend this meeting for more information.

BAND BOOSTER MEETING - MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010, AT 7:00 P.M. IN HIGH SCHOOL BANDROOM. Please attend. Your support and membership - just $25 for family membership - is greatly needed. Updates for all middle school and high school activities are provided monthly by the band directors.

2010-08-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

BAND PICTURES – MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST 9TH, 2010 – 8:00 A.M.

Color Guard needs to come dress in uniforms and we will change for rehearsal after pictures.
Wind and Percussion wear comfortable clothing to wear under the band uniform. Wear black socks and black shoes. If you do not have black shoes yet, wear black socks and no one will know the difference. We will change for rehearsal after pictures.

REHEARSAL – Monday and Tuesday, August 9th & 10th, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

BAND PICTURES – Monday August 9th at 8:00 a.m.

Here We Go!

2010-07-13T13:10:00.000-07:00

It was great see everyone who attended our first band booster meeting last night. I am looking forward to another great year.

The Jefferson County Health Dept. was at the meeting last night and conducted food handling/safety training. You must have this training in order to handle food in the concession stand. The training is good for 2 years so, if you had the training last year, your card is still good. If you don't have a food handler's card, you have another chance to get the training in September. We will remind everyone again as the date approaches.

For those who were not at the meeting, here are a few highlights of what is up coming in the next couple of weeks.

School Registration is next Wednesday and Thursday, July 21 & 22. Make sure you come by the boosters table and pay your membership fees and band fees. These fees helps the band throughout the year.

Band Camp starts on Wednesday, July 21. We need a couple parents there each day to help in case the students gets sick or needs assistance with something other than music or marching. We only need parents there while the students are outside.

We are planning to have homemade ice cream for the marching band after practice on July 22. If you can make a freezer of ice cream please contact one of the booster officers. The ice cream will need to be at the school by 4:45 on Thursday, July 22.

Our next Band Boosters meeting will be on August 9 at 7:00 pm. Please make plans to be there.

A new look

2010-05-13T06:11:00.000-07:00

We have a new look coming soon to the website! Thank you so much Donna Gilmore for your hard work! It looks great!

Booster Meeting Changed to April 13

2010-04-05T14:47:00.001-07:00

Due to school being closed on Monday, the next regular meeting of the Clay Chalkville Band Boosters will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Band Room. Please make a note of this change and plan to attend the meeting.

Thanks,

Pam Dunn

Golf Club Raffle

2010-03-30T09:08:00.000-07:00

Clay Chalkville Band Boosters
Golf Club Raffle
Callaway X18R Golf Clubs
4 Iron – Pitching Wedge also includes Sand Wedge
Retail Value $699.00
Drawing at Cougar Que April 24 $5 Ticket

Congratulations to the Color Guard Leadership Team

2010-03-12T06:26:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the 2010 - 2011 Color Guard Leadership Team!

Bridget Jones Captain
Emma Haygood Co Captain
Meghan Lutz Group Leader
Daniele Simms Group Leader

Tennis Balls Any One???

2010-03-08T07:19:00.001-08:00

With coming into the new band room, we now need as many used or new tennis balls as we can get. We need to put these on the feet of all of our chairs before they go on the tile in the new room. We have 81 student chairs with 4 feet each, so we need at least 324 tennis balls. So if everyone can come up with a few....a few of you call local country clubs to donate, we ought to be golden.

Thanks.

Bill Kennedy

Congratulations 2010 - 2011 Cougaretts

2010-02-25T16:13:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the 2010 - 2011 Cougaretts!!!!!!!!
Karlie T.
Melissa L.
Kaylan C.
Abby B.
Allison J.
CeCe P
Maris T.
Meg S.
Jordan S.
Olivia V.
Julie C.
Abby N.
Jordan N - Co-Captain
Katie C.- Captain

Congradulations to the 2010 - 2011 CCHS Color Guard

2010-02-18T07:16:00.000-08:00

2010-2011 CCHS Color Guard

Markisha H
Rachel D.
Kaylan C
Shea S.
Abby B.
Allison J.
Meghan L.
Nina F.
Cece P.
Meg S.
Bridgette J.
Julie C.
Ema H.
Melissa L.
Tiffany C.
Abby N.
Maris T.
Emily A.
Karlie T.
Nikki A.
Jordan S.
Holly H.
Chande L.
Tia H.
Jordan N.
Maegan H.
Olivia V.
Shelby F.
Jacquaniese W.
Chandler R.
Breanna H.
Michaela S.
Katie Cobb
Karley K.
Elizabeth E.
Danielle W.
Hunter S.
Bridget R.
LaDreitha B
Mary W.
Katie Cornwell

Congratulations to the 2010-1011 CCHS Color Guard!Cougarette Clinic will begin tomorrow, Feb 18th, 2010 at 3:15 pm.

OPEN GYM @ CCMS for Girls Trying out for Color Guard

2010-02-14T07:02:00.000-08:00

Great News! We will be having open gym today (2/14) from 3:00 to 5:00 at CCMS.

Happy Valentines Day!

Color Guard Clinic & Mock Tryout Info

2010-02-13T17:07:00.001-08:00

Ready for Clinic in Blue Shorts, White Socks and White Shoes
The last day of clinic will be Tuesday 2/16 from 3:15 until 4:30
At 4:30, we will stop clinic and the girls will be given their numbered shirt and time to fix your hair and makeup.
Mock Try Out will begin at 5:00

Remember that the cost of Admission to Mock Tryouts is $5.00 per person
Only Parents of Seniors will be allowed to take pictures or video.

We will have "Open Gym" Monday night at Brewster Road Alliance Church from 6:30 until 8:30

OPEN GYM FOR COLOR GUARD

2010-02-12T18:25:00.000-08:00

Brewster Road Alliance Church gym will be open tomorrow for the color guard to practice from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Any one trying out for CCHS Color Guard is welcome to come practice.

Color Guard and Cougarette Try Out Information

2010-01-06T13:46:00.000-08:00

Parent meeting is going to be next Thursday the 14th. Clinic Starts on Feb. 9th and runs through the 12th. Mock tryouts are the 16th and tryouts are the 17th. Cougarette clinic starts the 18th through the 23rd with mock tryouts on the 24th and tryouts the 25th….

SYMPHONIC BAND 2010 Rehearsal Schedule

2010-01-05T09:38:00.000-08:00

CCHS SYMPHONIC BAND
2010 Rehearsal Schedule
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Monday January 11th All Woodwinds
Tuesday January 12th Jazz Band
Thursday January 14th All Brass

Monday January 25th Clarinets and Bass Clarinets
Tuesday January 26th Jazz Band
Wednesday January 27th Flutes
Thursday January 28th Alto, Tenor, and Bari Saxophones

Monday February 1st Trumpets
Tuesday February 2nd Jazz Band
Wednesday February 3rd Trombones
Thursday February 4th Baritones and Tubas
Friday February 5th French Horns

Monday February 8th All Woodwinds
Tuesday February 9th Jazz Band
Thursday February 11th Brass

Tuesday February 16th Jazz Band
Thursday February 18th Pre-MPA Concert 7:00 p.m.

February 23rd-25th, 2010 Music Performance Assessment Homewood High

We will perform on one of these days. I will not know which day until the first of February.

LUKE GARRETT WILLIAMS

2009-12-16T08:08:00.000-08:00

Just in from Mr. Williams

Luke arrived yesterday (12/15) at 3:44PM. He's 6 pounds even and 19 inches long. He and Mom are both doing very well! Dad was a nervous wreck for a few hours, but he got over it!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

2009-12-09T13:45:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone that helped in getting the Winter Festival auditorium Christmas decorations created, painted, and cut out. The students were willing to stay after school and some even came in on Saturday to help with no heat on that snowy winter morning! I want to say a special thank you to Mrs. Clark, Dr. Walker and Mr. Wallace for their help with this also.”

Thanks again!
Vickie

The Cougar Band Itinerary for the week of December 7, 2009

2009-12-07T07:02:00.000-08:00

ITINERARY
Cougar Band Winter Festival
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Thursday
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. Parade practice.

Friday Evening

4:00 p.m. - until Set up for the Winter Festival. We need all the help we can get!!!

Saturday

9:00 a.m. Arts & Crafts Show begins.
All band members report for “DUTY”!!!!

10:00 a.m. CCMS Beginning Band Concert

10:45 a.m. CCMS Intermediate Band Concert

11:30 a.m. CCMS Advanced Band Concert

12:30 p.m. Concert Band

1:15 p.m. Symphonic Band

3:00 p.m. Clay Christmas Parade
No one leaves after the parade until Mr. Wallace dismisses YOU!!!

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We need help setting up on Friday evening, working the Festival during the day on Saturday, and cleaning up after the Festival in the late afternoon. If everyone will pitch in and volunteer, this can be a very successful day for the Cougar Band and Band Boosters. All funds benefit the Cougar Band and YOUR children. Please show our kids the support they deserve. Please be willing to help in any way needed.
If you have questions, call the band hall at 680.9353. If I don’t know the answer, I will put you in contact with someone who does know!!! Thanks for your cooperation and continued support of the Cougar Band.

Mr. Wallace

Mr. Brewer

Dr. Walker

Mr. Williams

Calling For Help!!!!!!!!!

2009-12-03T12:36:00.000-08:00

Calling for help – to create paint, and cut out decorations in the band room this Friday (December 4th) at 4:00 pm and Saturday (December 5th) from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. There will be approximately 20 pictures to create and will be big in size. All decorations will be then sold at silent auction so we will want to give it out best efforts when creating and painting the decorations. Friday night will mostly be creating (drawing) out the decorations. Saturday will be the painting and cutting out of the decorations. No need to call, just show up. Students and parents both can assist in the project.

Thanks,
Vickie

Poinsettia Sale Success

2009-11-24T06:31:00.001-08:00

Thank to all that sold or purchased Poinsettia's. We pre sold 195!!!!!!! That's great for just being able to sale for 1 week. We have 5 extra on a first come basis. Let me know if you need one! The auditorium is going to be beautiful for the Winter Festival!

Thanks,
Dorinda

Congratulations Dr. Chris Walker CCMS Teacher of the Month

2009-11-13T11:44:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Dr. Walker for being voted CCMS Teacher of the month. From what I understand this is chosen from letters that students write.

Poinsettia Sale ONE WEEK ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-11-12T12:49:00.000-08:00

We have something very exciting to tell you about!!! The Clay Chalkville Bands are going to be selling Poinsettia’s this year. You will only have 1 week to take the orders and these are pre pay only. They will be available for pick up at the Winter Festival after 3:00.

6 inch pot’s $10.00 each The Poinsettias are red.

For each one CCMS sales $5.00 profit to be used by Dr. Walker and Mr. Williams

For each one CCHS sales $5.00 profit will be put into your child’s trip account.
The kids will have their forms tomorrow but you can start taking orders today. Orders should be turned in cash or 1 check Thursday November 19. We have to have the final account Friday November 20. No orders will be accepted after that. Please have the orders in an envelope with your child’s name on it

Baby Shower!!!

2009-11-09T10:08:00.000-08:00

Band Booster Meeting tonight! Right after the meeting we'll be celebrating the up coming birth of Mr. and Mrs. Williams new baby boy!!!!!!!!

Cougar Band Info on Bonfire Pep Rally from Mr. Wallace

2009-11-05T06:21:00.000-08:00

COUGAR BAND INFO

WHAT: Bonfire Pep Rally for the Cougar!!!
WHEN: Thursday, November 05, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Big field by the Clay Post Office next to BP Gas Station
WHO: Football team, cheerleaders, students, community, and the fabulous Cougar Band!!!!!

I would like the band to perform at the bonfire this evening. I will be at the band hall at 6:15 p.m. to open up for instruments. Most students can carry their instruments home after practice and meet me at the bonfire at 6:45. The bonfire pep rally should last about 30-45 minutes.
I know this is last minute planning but the Cougar Band needs to support our team and community in this event. Please make every effort to have your child at the pep rally. There will be many people from the community in attendance and these people need to see the band as much as possible in our efforts to raise funds for new uniforms.
As always, your cooperation and continued support of the Cougar Band is always appreciated. God bless all!!!
Musically,
J. Randell Wallace

Cheese Cake Pick Up

2009-11-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

Don't forget the Cheese Cake Orders are being delivered tomorrow!!!!! November 5

Florence Itinerary

2009-11-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents:
The Clay-Chalkville football team and band will be traveling to Florence, Alabama this Friday, November 6th, 2009 for our play-off game. As you can see from the itinerary below, the Cougar Band is leaving earlier than usual. We have the opportunity to observe the University of North Alabama “Pride of Dixie” Band in rehearsal and a private performance of their show just for our band students. This is a marvelous opportunity for our students to see a great college band and to see what college band is all about.
We will not have an opportunity to eat lunch. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch or a snack for the trip to Florence. We will not eat supper until 4:00 p.m. and that is a long time to go without food of some type. The band boosters are going to have something for the students to eat and drink after the game. Our students just need some type of snack to sustain them until 4:00 p.m.
Your cooperation and continued support of the Cougar Band is greatly appreciated.

ITINERARY – CCHS at Florence High School
Friday, November 6th, 2009

10:30 a.m. Load equipment (symphonic band).

11:15 a.m. Depart for Florence.

1:30 p.m. Arrive at UNA practice field.

2:00 p.m. Watch the UNA Pride of Dixie Band perform.

3:00 p.m. Perform perfect show for UNA.

4:00 p.m. Go EAT!!!!

5:30 p.m. Arrive at Braly Stadium for the football game.

7:00 p.m. Kick-off. GO COUGARS!!!

9:30 p.m. Load buses and equipment.

12:30 a.m. Arrive at CCHS as happy as ol’ Swamp Dog the famous blues artist from Muscle Shoals
because the Cougar Band is in town. In the song “Sweet Home Alabama”, there is a lyric
that says “Muscle Shoals has got the swampers”. “Swampers” are what the fans of
Swamp Dog are called. I bet you didn’t know that did ya?? I’m a “swamper”. Are you??

PASSION … PRIDE … TRADITION!!
COUGAR BAND – COUGAR PRIDE!!

CCMS HALLOWEEN PARTY

2009-10-28T06:12:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT HELPED MAKE THE CCMS HALLOWEEN PARTY A HUGE SUCCESS! WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITH OUT A LONG LIST OF FOLKS!

THANKS TO MARK DUNN FOR STEPPING IN AND TEACHING THRILLER!!!!!!!!
(HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MR. MARK)

WE HAD A GROUP OF OUTSIDE JUDGES COME IN AND OVER SEE THE COSTUME CONTEST AND THE PUMPKIN CARVING!

BRO. EDDIE AND HIS WIFE ELIZABETH FROM CLAY UNITED METHODIST
GREGG CARROLL AND HIS WIFE DEANA FROM CARROLL PHARMACY
LYNN AND HER TEAM FROM DQ

2009 All County Band

2009-10-20T06:55:00.000-07:00

16 Clay-Chalkville High School band students have been selected for the 2009 All-County Band for Jefferson County Schools. Only eight percent of all Jefferson County band students were selected for this honor. Students selected include:

Matt Barron
Kyle Brakefield
Ashley Brewer
Brooke Byars
Emily Capps
Elizabeth Coker
Chanler Drake
Andrew Gearhart
Kathryn Hancock
Zach Hassler
Jonathan Holladay
Kasey Lessley
Joshua Moore
Terrell Pippens
Josh Swindall
Michael Thaxton

These students will perform as a part of the All-County Band on November 19 at Boutwell Auditorium during the Jefferson County Music Festival and at UAB on November 20 as a part of the Jefferson County Band Literature Workshop.

DATE CHANGE - BUCKHORN GAME

2009-10-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

The Buckhorn Game has been changed to October 29,2009

Congratulations Cougar Band

2009-10-18T08:43:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Cougar Band!!!!!!! All 1's, Best in Class Dance Line, and Best in Class Band!!!!!!!!

CCHS PINK OUT

2009-10-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

Don't forget today is the CCHS PINK OUT for Breast Cancer!

Marching Competition on Saturday, October 17, 2009

2009-10-15T06:51:00.000-07:00

Your child should have received an itinerary for the Marching Competition on Saturday, October 17, 2009, in Curry, Alabama. Just a couple of notes in case the itinerary has not made its way to you.

The band needs to be on the practice field by 10:30 a.m. Your child should eat a large breakfast and bring a lunch/snack to eat before boarding the buses around 11:30.

The band performs at 5:00 -- Go Cougar Band! Since my itinerary has not made it way to me, I cannot tell you exactly when the band will eat at Curry - I believe it will be after their performance but not 100% sure. Please check with your child concerning the supper meal at Curry and encourage them to eat breakfast and have a snack before leaving CCHS as it could be a while between meals.

The band should return to CCHS around 9:30.

Any questions, please ask your child! They should have received lots of information from Mr. Wallace.

Pam Dunn

Booster Meeting Tonight

2009-10-12T11:30:00.001-07:00

Don't forget the booster meeting tonight at 7:00. We need all possible parents to come and be part of the meeting.

NO CCMS makeup game tonight!

This Weeks Schedule

2009-10-05T12:47:00.000-07:00

We will be traveling Oxford on Friday feeding the band at 3:30 Loading buses around 4:00

No competition this weekend

Next week we will be hosting Oxford at home.

Saturday October 17 we will be traveling to Curry High School for marching competition. Times to be announced.

9th Grade and JV Teams Play Hewitt

2009-10-05T08:24:00.000-07:00

Bill Kennedy has asked that I sound the alarm for help for tonight's games! The 9th Grade and JV teams are playing Hewitt at home - games are at 5:30 and 7:00. If you can help at all tonight, please let Bill know as soon as possible - his email address is wkennedy@surmodics.com

Help is needed with pre-game set-up, during the game and post-game clean up. Please let Bill know how you can help.

Attention Senior Parents

2009-10-01T13:06:00.000-07:00

As the Mom of a male Senior band member, I’d like to know what is customary for Senior Recognition Night? Any thoughts? Ideas? E-mail me at Charlene.brakefield@gmail.com with your suggestions or what you’re going to do, if you don’t mind sharing!

Thanks,
Charlene

Senior Nigh

2009-10-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

Friday October 2 will be Senior Recognition Night during pre game.

Cougar's Hosting Pinson Valley Friday Oct. 2

2009-09-29T14:49:00.000-07:00

We are hosting the Pinson Valley Indian's Friday night at Cougar Stadium. We will need about 35 - 40 parent volunteers to help out in the concession stand. Please let Dorinda or Bill Kennedy know by Thursday at noon.whkennedy23@yahoo.com or email thecougarband@gmail.com

We have a limited quantity of Cougar Stadium Seats. They are $10.00 each
Also have new CC hats $15.00

You may purchase during pre game on Friday night.

9th Grade Football Make Up Game

2009-09-27T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hello,
We will need a small crew at "The Stand" Monday night (9-28) for the 9th grade football game at 6:00. Let Bill Kennedy know if you can make it.

HELP!!!!!

2009-09-24T10:36:00.000-07:00

THURSDAY September 24: Middle School vs. Hewitt.....lots of help needed in concession stand. Please email Bill Kennedy if you are available. His email is whkennedy23@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY September 25: Feeding Band from Chick-Fil-A @ 3:30 before leaving for Tuscaloosa - Help us by meeting in the concession stand Please contact Edwin Young if you are available.

FOX 6 BAND OF THE WEEK!!!!!!!!!

2009-09-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulation's Cougar Band on being chosen FOX 6 Band of the week. Be sure to record Fox Side Line Show after the 10:00 news.

AppleBee's Pancake Breakfast

2009-09-13T16:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone that came out or purchased tickets for the Apple Bee's Pancake Breakfast! It was a HUGE success! Over 600 tickets sold plus walk in's. We've come up with some ideas to help move the line along next year!

We owe Brandon at Apple Bee's a big thank you too! Make sure you tell him next time you go in to eat!

Band Booster Meeting

2009-09-09T08:42:00.000-07:00

Band Booster Meeting Tuesday September 15. Due to football games. The Health Department will be training at 6:00 meeting at 7:00 in the High School Band Room.

2009-09-03T09:46:00.000-07:00

From the Desk of Band Master J.Randell Wallace

Itinerary for CCHS at Hewitt-Trussville High
Friday September 4, 2009

5:00 p.m. Load Buses
5:15 p.m. Depart for Trussville
5:30 p.m. Arrive at Jack Wood Stadium
7:00 p.m. Kick-off. GO COUGARS!!!!!
9:30 p.m. Load buses and equipment
10:00 p.m. Arrive at good ole CCHS as happy as bug in a rug watchin' TV. In fact, that bug is watchin' Fox 6, hoping to catch a glimpse of the fabulous
CCHS COUGAR BAND!!!!!!!!!!!

COUGAR BAND EXPO!!!!!!!!

2009-08-24T13:28:00.001-07:00

Mr. Wallace has just called to let us know we are having a band expo this year.
This Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. We will open the concession stand about 6:30. The kids are not going to be able to come home after practice. The will be able to eat a quick bit before the take the field in exhibition.

Mark Your Calandar

2009-08-21T10:02:00.000-07:00

Mark you calenders! Mr. Wallace has the Saturday dates the band will be on the move.

Band Jamboree September 26 @ Shades Valley

Competition October 10 @ TBA

Competition October 17 @ Curry High School - Exhibition Performance by UNA

Applebee's Pancake Breakfast

2009-08-17T12:27:00.001-07:00

We have our first 2009 -2010 Fundraiser coming up Saturday Morning September 12. This is the day after the Shades Valley Game. We will need lots of students and parents participating. I know most of the Jr's and Sr's will have the ACT, that's OK. We have plenty of others that can step up that day!!

WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!

2009-08-14T06:55:00.001-07:00

WOOOO HOOOO! The Tuscaloosa County Game has been changed back to Friday
September 25. We will also be having Band Jamboree on Saturday September 26. Purchase tickets from CCHS and the money stays in our program. Purchase at the gate and the money goes to Shades Valley Band Program!

Congrats to Will AJ!!

2009-08-12T05:48:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Will A J! His band finished in the top 25 in the Nation at the Assembly of God Fine Arts Festival. This was held last week in Orlando, Florida. We are so proud of you!!!!!!!

BABY WILLIAMS

2009-08-07T06:33:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Williams!!!!!!!!! We are so excited that we're getting a new little cougar to spoil.

Thanks Clay United Methodist and Trussville First Baptist

2009-08-05T15:38:00.001-07:00

Thank you so much to Clay United Methodist for the cool treats today! We really appreciate Brother Eddie and Mrs. Paula for thinking of us!!!!

We would also like to thank Jeff Gardner and his team from Trussville First Baptist for lunch last week.

2009-08-03T13:01:00.000-07:00

The Cougar Band Making a Big Splash!!!!

Well had lot's of splashes just not the ones we had planned on! Thanks everybody for coming out! It was nice to just hang out in the cool. We're going to try to plan more fun stuff this year.

If you want a Pool Party T-shirt. Mrs. Dorinda will be collecting money and orders Thursday and Friday mornings before camp. We will not order any extras so you'll need to place an order and bring $10.00.

Welcome Back!

2009-07-28T15:02:00.001-07:00

Hi Gang!

Welcome to the new Clay-Chalkville High School Marching Band Blog!! This blog was created for you and your parents to be able to see all of the latest happening for our band! We hope that you find it useful and informative.

Band camp is in full swing as we speak! We are having lots of fun while working hard to create a spectacular show for the 2009-2010 season! It is going to be amazing!

Be sure to remember to bring your water bottles, sunscreen and your tennis shoes to band camp with you!!

See you soon!