GuitarJoe Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 MartinHorn said: I'm hearing that Martin got a new band director. David Carbone or something like that. If that's true, then UTA is having a tough time keeping a marching band director. They've gone through atleast 4 in the past 5 years. Quote
selby Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 So if Neugent went to Mansfield, and now Mullins, our third director, is going to a school in Benbrook that leaves our second director, Lindquist, unaccounted for although I thought for sure he was leaving, he sounded like it the last few days. Could all three of Frisco's be coming to Creekview? I think I read the third from Frisco left but is unaccounted for. Overall very ....interesting year for directors... hopefully quality in shows and such doesnt suffer Quote
selby Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Creekview Band's new directors: http://www.creekviewband.org/Directors.html Quote
borchnork Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 Frisco High's new directors have completely changed the original show idea. That must really be a killer. Quote
the terminator Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 borchnork said: Frisco High's new directors have completely changed the original show idea. That must really be a killer. Really, you have any idea what their show is now? Quote
borchnork Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 I'm not really sure. I'll try to find out though. Quote
sax5warrior Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Well. Another Director Change. The HEAD BAND DIRECTOR of South Grand Prairie High School, Mr. Donald G. Jackson has been reassigned to a middle school position. Also, GPISD wont hire a 3rd director, a colorguard, nor a drumline instructor in the process, and we have OVER 270 members. We are doomed. Quote
the terminator Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 sax5warrior said: Well. Another Director Change. The HEAD BAND DIRECTOR of South Grand Prairie High School, Mr. Donald G. Jackson has been reassigned to a middle school position. Also, GPISD wont hire a 3rd director, a colorguard, nor a drumline instructor in the process, and we have OVER 270 members. We are doomed. That is totally retarded, I saw you guys at Tournament of Champions and that music you guys were playing was one of the hardest I saw, and it wasn't complete yet. However, you guys at area totally put that piece together. Why would they assign a high school director to middle school, it makes no sense. Also, you can't get other directors which is even more absurd. Your district has some serious issues Quote
sax5warrior Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 the terminator said: That is totally retarded, I saw you guys at Tournament of Champions and that music you guys were playing was one of the hardest I saw, and it wasn't complete yet. However, you guys at area totally put that piece together. Why would they assign a high school director to middle school, it makes no sense. Also, you can't get other directors which is even more absurd. Your district has some serious issues Welcome to Grand Prairie ISD. We also have 5 concert bands, and summer band starts in 2 weeks. I'm trying everything in my power to get him back, and to get 2 more directors up here. Plus the support of over 300 parents wont hurt either at Thursday's school board meeting, Ill keep you updated. Quote
barisaxy08 Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 sax5warrior said: Welcome to Grand Prairie ISD. We also have 5 concert bands, and summer band starts in 2 weeks. I'm trying everything in my power to get him back, and to get 2 more directors up here. Plus the support of over 300 parents wont hurt either at Thursday's school board meeting, Ill keep you updated. ddaaaannngggg!!!! i wouldn't even know where to start...wow! that's crazy! why wouldn't you want to hire any back-up for over 270 students??? we have like 198 kids in our band and we have a staff of 5 and they stay busy more than anything! Quote
aaron067 Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 sax5warrior said: Also, GPISD wont hire a 3rd director, a colorguard, nor a drumline instructor in the process, and we have OVER 270 members. We are doomed. That's terribly unfortunate, but it doesn't mean you're doomed. The school I worked with the past three years has over 300 and only just hired a full-time percussion instructor. Before that the percussion isntructor was paid for by the band boosters, and the Guard Instructor is still paid for by the boosters. So, there are always options if the parents are up to the challenge. Good luck at your school board meeting, though. SGP has had some noticable improvement in the past few years, and it would be a shame for you guys to repeat the whole director change process. Quote
sax5warrior Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 aaron067 said: Good luck at your school board meeting, though. SGP has had some noticable improvement in the past few years, and it would be a shame for you guys to repeat the whole director change process. I know, I still keep my head high. That is my job as a leader. I have my speech written out. I am ready for anything and well see what happens tomorrow. Quote
SerialSleeper90 Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 sax5warrior said: I know, I still keep my head high. That is my job as a leader. I have my speech written out. I am ready for anything and well see what happens tomorrow. Yea! Stick it to the man! Quote
rdzsaxplaya Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 SerialSleeper90 said: Yea! Stick it to the man! I'd say the same but you guys haven't dealt with GPISD...they can be a pain... Quote
sax5warrior Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 rdzsaxplaya said: I'd say the same but you guys haven't dealt with GPISD...they can be a pain... Me and you Rdz have lost many battles to them. GPISD is a beast not to be reckoned with and thats why their credibility is in question throughout. Quote
rdzsaxplaya Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 sax5warrior said: Me and you Rdz have lost many battles to them. GPISD is a beast not to be reckoned with and thats why their credibility is in question throughout. -nods- But all we can do is stand in whats right. and try to undo the wrong in which there eyes is the right thing to do... Good Luck tomorrow Quote
borchnork Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 so have results of the meeting come in yet? Quote
rdzsaxplaya Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 borchnork said: so have results of the meeting come in yet? Nope, the meeting is set to start at 6:00pm so maybe around 7:30 to 8:00, I would go just to see myself but i have to work... Quote
borchnork Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 oh, I thought it was last night. anyways, good luck to the SGP kids tonight! Quote
marcomac29 Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Mansfield lost another director today, so we're getting two brand new directors. Quote
sax5warrior Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 borchnork said: oh, I thought it was last night. anyways, good luck to the SGP kids tonight! I appreciate that Mr. nork I spoke to the school board tonight. It was really nerve racking. I also got interviewed by newspapers at the end and yea. A decision will come next week. The superintendant made a statement at the end of the open forum that a 3rd director will be hired. Also MarcoMac, who is leaving from Mansfield, do you know where he is heading? I have a gut feeling it is SGPHS. Quote
sax5warrior Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 SerialSleeper90 said: So there's success? yes? Success as in turn out. Every seat was filled up in the board meeting with people standing in the back. As soon as the open forum was over, only 5% remained for the actual board meeting. Im just glad this is half over, im tired of the messages and phone calls... ...and interviews. God that was awesome. Quote
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