Thursday, March 7, 2024

Help Needed for the 2024-2025 School Year

Hello Everyone,

One of the reasons our band at South Paulding High School has been consistently successful since the opening of the school is our robust and incredible band booster club.  We are only able to do the amazing things we do for our kids through the support of our parents.  We wanted to let you know that this year we have many positions coming open within the booster club at the end of this year.  Below is a list of the positions that will be available for next year.  You can also CLICK HERE to view our bylaws, which explain every position within the booster club in detail.  

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our booster club president, Mrs. Orr, with any questions you may have or if you would like to express an interest in any of the positions coming open.  She can be reached at: president@spiritofsouthpaulding.org

You can also reach out to Mr. McConnell directly with any questions at: dmcconnell@paulding.k12.ga.us

Here is a list of the positions that will be open at the end of this year:

TreasurerVice treasurerConcessionsPit crewAssistant Paulding Meadows Chair

Monday, March 4, 2024

LGPE 2024 Schedule

Greetings!


We are so excited to show off all of the progress we have made since our Pre-LGPE concert.  Below is all of the information you need to know about LGPE for this year.

Our Concert Band and Symphonic Band both perform on March 19th.  Our Wind Ensemble performs on March 20th.  All performances will take place at the Carroll County School District Performing Arts Center.  Parents - this event is free for you to attend.  We would love to have your support in the audience!  As always, parents are more than welcome to take their children home after they perform and sight-read.  Please just sign your child out from our lead chaperone so that we may keep track of everyone.  Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions.


Spirit of South Paulding Concert Band and Symphonic Band 

Tuesday, March 19th 2024


Students in the Symphonic Band and Concert Band will need bring money for dinner!


10:10 AM -  Students report to the band room.  Students change into Formal Wear / load equipment on the trailer.

10:30 AM - Students eat lunch

11:00 AM  - Students depart for the Carroll County Performing Arts Center

12:00 PM - Students arrive at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center

1:30 PM - Concert Band starts Warm Up

2:00 PM - Concert Band Performs

2:40 PM - Symphonic Band starts Warm Up

4:20 PM - Symphonic Band Performs

5:00 PM - Symphonic Band and Concert Band load equipment and departs for Carrollton McDonald's / Zaxby's located at 1195 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30116

5:15 PM - Arrive for Dinner

6:15 PM - Depart for SPHS

7:05 PM - Arrive at SPHS


Spirit of South Paulding Wind Ensemble
Wednesday, March 20th 2024


Students in the Wind Ensemble need to bring $$$ to eat dinner!

4:30 PM - Wind Ensemble Departs SPHS

5:20 PM - Wind Ensemble Arrives at Carroll County Performing Arts Center

6:40 PM – Wind Ensemble Warms Up

7:20 PM – Wind Ensemble Performs

8:15 PM – Wind Ensemble Departs loads equipment and departs for Carrollton McDonald's / Zaxby's located at 1195 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30116

9:00 PM - Depart for SPHS

9:35 PM - Arrive at SPHS



Monday, February 26, 2024

Pre-LGPE Information

Good Morning Everyone,


I hope everyone had a tremendous winter break.  We are looking forward to our Pre-LGPE concert tomorrow here at SPHS.  Here is everything you need to know:

This is a preview concert.  There is no cost to attend and we would love to have as many people here to support our students as possible!  This will be the first time we wear our concert tuxedos and dresses this year.  Our $20 Concert Uniform fee will also be due on 2/27.


SPHS Pre-LGPE Concert - 2/27/2024


5:15 PM - All Students arrive at SPHS and change into Concert Uniforms

5:30 PM - Students warm up in the Band Room

6:30 PM - Scoggins Middle School Band performs in the theater

7:00 PM - SPHS Bands begin to perform

8:30 PM - Concert Ends

Sunday, December 10, 2023

District Honor Band Audition Results

Good Afternoon,


We are incredibly proud of all of the students who represented South Paulding High School on Saturday at EPHS during this year’s District Honor Band Auditions. Congratulations to the following students who were accepted to the 2023-2024 District Honor Band:


9/10 Honor Band


Adeline B - 8th Chair Flute

Ryder C - 2nd Chair Bassoon

Luke S - 2nd Alternate Tenor Saxophone

Sara A - 2nd Chair Horn

Kayleigh M - 7th Chair Horn

Ian M - 5th Chair Percussion

Amaris A - 7th Chair Percussion


11/12 Honor Band


Yoshi G - 1st Chair Oboe

Leslie A - 1st Chair Clarinet

Cecilia A - 4th Chair Clarinet

Matthew S - 1st Alternate Clarinet

Colton R - 12th Chair Trumpet

Nate L - 4th Chair Euphonium

Tristan G - 2nd Chair Percussion


Finally, a HUGE congratulations to the following students for making it to the second round of All State Band Auditions:


Leslie A

Cecilia A

Ryder C

Jack C

Yoshi G

Tristan G

Sara A

Nate L

Kayleigh M


Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Holiday Collaboration of the Arts Concert

Good Afternoon,

Our annual Holiday Collaboration of the Arts concert is next Thursday, December 14th, at 6:30 PM in the SPHS Theater.  Tickets are $6 and can be purchased starting TODAY on Ticket Spicket.  Here is the link: CLICK HERE.  We recommend you purchase tickets early because this event always sells out!  Buy your tickets early!

Students should be in the band room on the 14th, dressed and ready to perform, no later than 6:00 PM.  The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band will all warm up in the Band Room together at 6:00 PM.  We will be wearing "Sunday Best" again for this performance.

Thanks!

Friday, December 1, 2023

Dallas Christmas Parade Update

Good Afternoon Everyone,


Unfortunately, due to the poor weather forecast for tomorrow, the marching band will not be participating in the Dallas Christmas Parade.  We hope everyone has a great weekend!


Friday, November 17, 2023

2023 Dallas Christmas Parade

Hi Everyone!


We are looking forward to the Thanksgiving break and to travelling to California with the band in just a few days!  We want to take this opportunity to remind all of you that we will be participating in TWO Christmas Parades this year.  That is right - it is time for the Dallas Christmas Parade!  Here is everything you need to know for the Parade on Saturday, December 2nd: 


Students will meet in the parking lot of the PCSD Transportation Department the morning of the parade. This is different from what we have done in past years.  Here is the address for our Transportation Department: 522 Hardee St #4715, Dallas, GA 30132  


We are asking that students in the SPHS band arrive that morning between 10:45 AM and 11 AM.   We will send home a special drop off pass that will get you past the road closure for those students who are being dropped off that morning.  


For students who are driving themselves, they will be required to park at Oasis Family Life Church and then we will walk them together to the Transportation Department at 11 AM.  Here's the address for Oasis Family Life Church: 210 Paulding Ln, Dallas, GA 30132.


The band will transport sousaphones, flags, percussion instruments, and marching band uniforms to the parade.  Students will wear their marching band uniforms and Santa Hats. The parade itself starts at 1:00 PM.


We recommend you drop your students off with us, park somewhere in Downtown Dallas, and watch the parade somewhere towards the end of the parade so when students are done they do not have to walk all the way back to the beginning of the parade.  



***We have had problems in the past with students forgetting to bring their marching band shoes.*** Please check with your child TODAY to make sure they have their shoes and let us know if there is anything we can do to help.



As always, please let us know if you need anything. Thanks!