Photos from Hoover Winter Odyssey

Early Sat. morning waiting to get into the school.



The multi-talented Derek Conner.




Hanging out till time to go.




Mr. Tim getting the equipment truck seat secured.




Load 'em up and move 'em out!




Hmmm...Wonder who this could be with her phone?




Walking on air... 




And the unloading begins.




On to finding somewhere to practice---the Bass drums took a cornernext to a stop sign.

 

Mr. Albert adjusting the snares.




Front Ensemble warm up




Mr. Albert showing them how it's done.



Chase working with the quads in their little neck of the woods.

Can we say ewww!!! sweaty BEN?



Cymbal line claimed this piece of land to practice on.



Snares moved out of the woods and onto the lot.



Front ensemble chillin' before showtime.



Mr. Kruspe doing some pre -competition run throughs with the front ensemble.



The lovely ladies who help in the Pit Crew.



Waiting for the awards ceremony to start.

Announcing each school that participated in the Hoover Winter Odyssey.  Sparkman's turn to come out!Notice what  Matt is carrying - Derek's good luck charm - Mr. Tiki.



Come On  Mr. Tiki!  Pull us through!




The line up of schools waiting for the awards announcements.




And in first place in Scholastic Class A Percussion with a score of 78.15:  SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!







The goods and the good luck charm...




The thrill of victory...




This is what 78.15 in Scholastic Class A at Hoover will get you!




Arriving back at the school...




Injured Reserve List for the day:  Rick  and Colleen (photo of Colleen will come soon).




...Joyce and her best friend.





The good luck charm for the day - Mr. Tiki.

 


The Mr. T's! Two of the best loaders/unloaders around!



Hoover Winter Odyssey Awards Ceremony - Percussion Scholastic Class A, 2/26/11

Sparkman High School Winter Indoor Percussion at Hoover Winter Odyssey, ...

Hoover Winter Odyssey Performance - Hoover, AL, Feb. 26, 2011

Results from Hoover Winter Odyssey

First Place in Scholastic Class A With a Score of 78.15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Congratulations Sparkman High School Indoor Percussion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Video and photos will follow soon!

"Hoover" Indoor Competition Itinerary

Saturday, February 26th
8:00 AM Call time for students and support personnel (students are to eat a GOOD breakfast before arriving)
11:00 AM ETA Hoover HS
11:05 AM Students change/restroom/snack @ concessions
11:30 AM Unload truck
11:50 AM Parking lot warm-up begins
1:44 PM Ready in gym
1:59 PM Perform
2:20 PM Re-fold floor/re-load truck
All students in gym to watch remaining open class groups after truck is loaded
3:19 PM Awards (captains in uniform for retreat)
3:30 PM Directors @ critique
4:00 PM Depart Hoover HS for Sparkman 9GS
6:20 PM ETA Sparkman 9GS

*Please note that all times are estimations.
*Students should bring cash with them to eat with or students may wish to pack a sack lunch to eat on the bus enroute to Hoover.
*After awards, if a student wishes to ride home with their parents, please see Mr. Albert and provide him with a signed note before you leave.
Full uniform = Black top, black band bibbers, black socks, black marching band shoes.
Please bring SHS Drumline/Front Ensemble hoodie to wear outside.

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