Thanks to some incredible volunteers and the generosity of Huntsville High School and Mrs. Flippo, we now have a brand-new storage shed! A dedicated crew of "Band Dads" rolled up their sleeves to get the structure assembled. This addition will make a massive difference in how we store props and equipment to support our students throughout the season. A special shout-out to our building crew, Andrew Kirk, Justin Osborne, Keith Osborne (Justin’s Dad), Steven Black, Chad Raburn, and Michael Stahl, for their hard work and expertise.

Congratulations to our Youth Brass Academy (YBA) students who traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana, this weekend to compete in the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Championships: Jacob Black, Emily Black, Shelby O’Linger, and Logan Eley

We’re looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year and have an important HHS Band Parents Board position we need to fill — Video Coordinator.
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This role is responsible for capturing and sharing the story of our band throughout the year by filming band events that are meaningful and fun for our students, including:

• Marching band competitions
• Halftime performances, stand tunes, and rehearsals
• Concerts and special events

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The Video Coordinator helps record, create, and upload videos to our HHS Band YouTube channel, preserving memories for our students and families while showcasing our program to the community.

This is a great opportunity to get involved, be creative, and document everything our students work so hard to achieve. If you already have video equipment and love capturing moments, we’d love to have you — or think of this as a great excuse to finally get the camera you’ve always wanted. No professional experience required, just a willingness to help and learn.
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If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to
boosters@huntsvillehsband.com

Monday:  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.  
Tuesday:  Leadership Interest Meeting 4-5 pm
Wednesday:  Leadership Interest Meeting 4-5 pm
Thursday: Leadership Interest Meeting 4-5 pm.  All State Band (Mobile)
Friday: Color Guard Open Rehearsal 4:30-6.  All State Band (Mobile)
Saturday:  All State Band (Mobile)

Marching Band Uniform Return - LATE!!!!
Marching Band uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned to the band room by Friday, April 10th with the dry cleaning receipt.  This includes the jacket, shako, gauntlets, and garment bag.  These must be the correct items that we loaned you in the Fall.  Bibbers, Gloves, and Shoes (and socks) belong to you.  If you are graduating or not returning and would like to donate these, we will gladly take them!

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

Hadestown!
We have lots of band students involved in Hadestown the musical both on stage and backstage!!!  There are even trombone soloists on stage (Abram Casos and Charlie Shuyler!)  We also love to support Mrs. Phelps, Ms. Gandy, and our incredible theater students

Tickets and Show times here: Tix - Ticket Sales

Percussion Ensemble/Chamber Music Concert
One of our favorite concerts is coming up on Tuesday, April 28th - our Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Concert.  Students who would like to perform at the concert in a small group or solo can sign up here.

2026-27 Information

Student Leadership Team 26-27- Students interested in being our leadership team for next year can apply using this form (due April 30th)

2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Summer School Career Prep/Drivers Ed/Health 
Reminder that summer school registration opens on Monday! This is important for any band student who may want to take career prep, drivers ed or health without having to take it during the school year. There are limited spots so don’t wait!

From Mrs. Flippo:  Summer school for credit enhancement is available for students who need to take Career Preparedness,  Health and/or Driver's Education outside of the standard school year. These classes can be taken for new credit in the summer. Seats in Driver's Education are limited. Registration will open for these classes on April 13. Registration is on a first come basis.

Detailed information regarding credit enhancement and credit recovery dates, location, and fees can be found on the HCS website at https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/page/2026-summer-school-information.

Rome New Year's Parade 2028
We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade!  The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028.

You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive.

A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip.


New Event - Trash Pandas Night
Huntsville High School is partnering with the Trash Pandas to have Huntsville High School night on Thursday, April 30th.  The band is planning to perform.  There is no cost to our students to attend the game and all students will receive a t-shirt.  They will also have free time to enjoy the game and grab dinner.   Concert only students and 8th grade future band members are invited to join us including performing and riding the bus. 

Tentative Schedule
4:00-5:00 pm Spring Training music rehearsal (pep tunes with 8th graders)
5:15 pm  Load School buses and depart for Trash Panda game.  8th graders are invited to join us for this game.
5:45 pm - Arrive, unload and play as people enter
6:30 pm - Games Starts
9:00-9:30 pm - End of Game
10:00 pm - Back at School

We will wear the free t-shirt provided.  You will need money for dinner at the game.  

Color Guard 
Friday, April 17th - Open Rehearsal (any new members are welcome to come and watch - all are welcome!) 4:30 6:00 pm FA Cafeteria
Monday, April 20th - Juniors/Seniors travel to HCMS to recruit
Monday, April 20 - April 23. Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7PM. 
$25 audition fee

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

 Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
Thursday, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

Upcoming Dates
April 20-23  Color Guard Auditions (April 24th is a weather day)
April 23 - Spring Concert, Mandatory photos taken from 5:00-6:15
April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert
April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to huntsvillehsband@gmail.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

​Our leadership team had a blast kicking off the ACAP Pep Rally at Blossomwood Elementary.

Our JV Winter Guard wrapped up their season as Alabama Novice State Champions. Varsity also delivered a standout performance, hitting a season-high score. Congratulations to all our performers on a fantastic season!

Monday:  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.   Dr. Dalton from Samford working with 4th block percussion.
Tuesday:  Fall 2026 Auditions during Class - 8th grade Woodwinds after school
Wednesday:   Fall 2026 Auditions during Class - 8th grade Brass after school
Thursday: Fall 2026 Auditions during Class - 8th grade Percussion after school
Friday: Marching Uniforms cleaned and due back by Today.  Special Performance by Belmont University (Nashville) Wind Ensemble during 1st block (9-10 am)  
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Marching Band Uniform Return
Marching Band uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned to the band room by Friday, April 10th with the dry cleaning receipt.  This includes the jacket, shako, gauntlets, and garment bag.  These must be the correct items that we loaned you in the Fall.  Bibbers, Gloves, and Shoes (and socks) belong to you.  If you are graduating or not returning and would like to donate these, we will gladly take them!

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

Percussion Ensemble/Chamber Music Concert
One of our favorite concerts is coming up on Tuesday, April 28th - our Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Concert.  Students who would like to perform at the concert in a small group or solo can sign up here.

2026-27 Information
Band Contract/REGISTRATION!!
BAND (not class) registration - All students who plan to do band next year must register here.  This is replacing the band contract.  This is also your indication whether or not you are doing marching band.   The deadline to register is April 9.  Any final changes to your commitment to marching band must be made by the last day of school.

Auditions -  Auditions for next year are held during class on April 7-9.  Current 8th graders will audition after school.  Audition music was passed out prior to spring break and can also be located here.  All 9-11 grade students must audition regardless of your intent for next year - it's part of your grade.  

Student Leadership Team 26-27- Students interested in being our leadership team for next year can apply using this form (due April 30th)

You must also plan to attend our leadership meetings Tuesday, April 14; Wednesday, April 15; and Thursday, April 16th from 4-5 pm each day.
 
2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Rome New Year's Parade 2028
We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade!  The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028.

You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive.

A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip.

New Event - Trash Pandas Night
Huntsville High School is partnering with the Trash Pandas to have Huntsville High School night on Thursday, April 30th.  The band is planning to perform.  There is no cost to our students to attend the game and all students will receive a t-shirt.  They will also have free time to enjoy the game and grab dinner.   Concert only students and 8th grade future band members are invited to join us including performing and riding the bus. 

Tentative Schedule
4:00-5:00 pm Spring Training music rehearsal (pep tunes with 8th graders)
5:15 pm  Load School buses and depart for Trash Panda game.  8th graders are invited to join us for this game.
5:45 pm - Arrive, unload and play as people enter
6:30 pm - Games Starts
9:00-9:30 pm - End of Game
10:00 pm - Back at School

We will wear the free t-shirt provided.  You will need money for dinner at the game.  

Color Guard 
Friday, April 17th - Open Rehearsal (any new members are welcome to come and watch - all are welcome!) 4:30 6:00 pm FA Cafeteria
Monday, April 20th - Juniors/Seniors travel to HCMS to recruit
Monday, April 20 - April 23 Color Guard Auditions

Color Guard Uniform Return
ALL of the following uniforms are due by April 10th in class:

• Pep Rally Uniform Top and Skirt
• Parade Uniform
• Marching Show uniform (unitard)

 
Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders
 
Upcoming Dates
April 14-16  Leadership Interest meeting/training  4-5 pm
April 16-18  All State (Mobile) - for those that made it
April 20-23  Color Guard Auditions (April 24th is a weather day)
April 23 - Spring Concert, Mandatory photos taken from 5:00-6:15
April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert
April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to huntsvillehsband@gmail.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

Huge thanks to Hampton Cove Elementary for letting our drumline join the fun! They had a great time setting the beat for their annual Parade of Readers.

As we approach the end of the school year, we are excited to continue our tradition of celebrating our graduating members on social media. To ensure every senior is recognized, please complete the Senior Recognition Survey and upload a few photos for your spotlight post.

• Deadline: Friday, April 3 (End of Day)
• If you had trouble with previous links, please use the updated survey form to submit your info.

We can’t wait to highlight this incredible group of seniors and all they’ve contributed to the Huntsville High School Band!

Monday: Blossomwood Pep Rally 1:00 pm (leadership team).  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.   
Tuesday:  Off
Wednesday: Fall 2026 Halftime show reveal during Advisory.  Sign up for the band club.  Deadline to email us about Fall break trips / Required Fall break game.
Thursday: Off
Friday: Off  1/2 day of school!

Rome New Year's Parade 2028
We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade!  The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028.

You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive.

A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip.

New Event!!
Huntsville High School is partnering with the Trash Pandas to have Huntsville High School night on Thursday, April 30th.  The band is planning to perform.  There is no cost to our students to attend the game and all students will receive a t-shirt.  They will also have free time to enjoy the game and grab dinner.  

This is also the first date of spring training, so stay tuned for more information.

2026-27 Band Contract/REGISTRATION!!
BAND (not class) registration - All students who plan to do band next year must register here.  This is replacing the band contract.  This is also your indication whether or not you are doing marching band.   The deadline to register is April 9.  Any final changes to your commitment to marching band must be made by the last day of school.

Auditions -  Auditions for next year are held during class on April 7-9.  Current 8th graders will audition after school.  Audition music was passed out prior to spring break and can also be located here.  All 9-11 grade students must audition regardless of your intent for next year - it's part of your grade.  
 
2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Marching Band Uniform Return
Marching Band uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned to the band room by Friday, April 10th with the dry cleaning receipt.  This includes the jacket, shako, gauntlets, and garment bag.  These must be the correct items that we loaned you in the Fall.  Bibbers, Gloves, and Shoes (and socks) belong to you.  If you are graduating or not returning and would like to donate these, we will gladly take them!

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

Color Guard 
Friday, April 17th - Open Rehearsal (any new members are welcome to come and watch - all are welcome!) 4:30 6:00 pm FA Cafeteria
Monday, April 20th - Juniors/Seniors travel to HCMS to recruit
Monday, April 20 - April 23 Color Guard Auditions
 
Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).
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Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

Upcoming Dates
April 7-9 - Auditions for 26-27 school year
April 10 - Special Performance by Belmont University Wind Ensemble (during school).
April 14-16  Leadership Interest meeting/training  4-5 pm
April 16-18  All State (Mobile) - for those that made it
April 20-23  Color Guard Auditions (April 24th is a weather day)
April 23 - Spring Concert
April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert
April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to huntsvillehsband@gmail.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

Orlando 2026 was an incredible success! From recording at the professional Disney Soundtrack Sessions to marching through EPCOT’s World Showcase and enjoying the thrills of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, our students had the experience of a lifetime. A huge thank-you to the directors, chaperones, and trip coordinators who made it all possible. Click here for Orlando trip photos.

Monday: Symphonic Band 4-5:30.   JV 4-6 pm; Varsity 6-8:30 (FA) 
Tuesday:  Mattress Sale information during class.  International Trip Announcement 6:00 pm - Band Room.
Wednesday: JV 4-6 pm; Varsity 6-8:30 (FA) 
Thursday: Off
Friday: Performance by the Troy University Wind Ensemble during 1st block/advisory.  JV 4-6 pm; Varsity 6-8:30 (FA) 
Saturday:  MATTRESS SALE in the FA Cafeteria!!!      Winter Guard SCGC Championships - Bowling Green, Kentucky
Sunday:  Winter Guard SCGC Championships - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Mattress Sale
Parents, our mattress fundraiser is this Saturday! We need every family to help find at least one person who needs a mattress and get them to come to the sale on March 28th from 10am-5pm. Now is a great time to follow up with any people you have already talked to that need a mattress. If you have not found your 1 person, please share our Facebook event and invite all friends and family! Here is the link to our event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/2098543624222999

Charlie the Mattress Guy will be here on Tuesday to help us maximize our fundraising for this Saturday!

We will need 5-6 students at the Mattress Sale on Saturday, volunteering in 2-3 hour shifts.  We will post this list in the band room for sign up.  

2026-27 Band Contract/REGISTRATION!!
BAND (not class) registration - All students who plan to do band next year must register here.  This is replacing the band contract.  This is also your indication whether or not you are doing marching band.   The deadline to register is April 9.  Any final changes to your commitment to marching band must be made by the last day of school.

Auditions -  Auditions for next year are held during class on April 7-9.  Current 8th graders will audition after school.  Audition music was passed out prior to spring break and can also be located here.  All 9-11 grade students must audition regardless of your intent for next year - it's part of your grade.  
 
2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Marching Band Uniform Return
Marching Band uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned to the band room by Friday, April 10th with the dry cleaning receipt in the bag.  This includes the jacket, shako, gauntlets, and garment bag.  These must be the correct items that we loaned you in the Fall.  Bibbers, Gloves, and Shoes (and socks) belong to you.  If you are graduating or not returning and would like to donate these, we will gladly take them!
​
Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

Winter Guard 
 Championships are this weekend. JV will perform on Saturday, March 28th and Varsity will perform on Sunday, March 29th. Both performances will take place at the WKU E.A. Diddle Arena University Blvd. Bowling Green, Kentucky. We encourage both teams to support each other during this very exciting event! Thank you to all of the parents for their loving support for their child and the group! 

Equipment, props, and floor transportation:
Equipment and props will be transported by Mrs. Morales and Mrs. Gorman. JV will load their equipment and props in Mrs. Morales' car during class on Friday, March 27th. Varsity will load their equipment and props in Mrs. Gorman's car after Friday's practice. Floor will be transported by parents (thank you again!). So all your child needs to worry about is getting there and getting ready!

Tickets
Tickets are on sale for family and friends who plan to attend! The prices are $25+. Please see the link below with additional details and for purchasing!
Saturday and Sunday Event Tickets

What performers should bring:

• Show Uniforms in Red Garment Bags
• Show Makeup
• Hair Accessories if needed
• Elastic and Bobby Pins
• Appropriate footwear as needed
• Gloves
• Deodorant

Getting to the Championships
As discussed, everyone is reliable for getting themselves to Bowling Green, Kentucky. Please discuss with parents/children what your plans are for getting to Championships. Some are planning to stay in hotels the night before, especially since JV will be one of the first groups to perform EARLY in the morning on Saturday. There are many hotels around the area. Some parents are already booking at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Please book one now if planning to stay the night before or after. 

Schedule
The schedule has not been posted yet. It will be posted on Monday, March 23rd. Below is a link to the site which will post the schedule. Please have your students keep an eye out for the Band App with official times once released. 
SCGC Championships Page for Saturday
SCGC Championships Page for Sunday

Once the official schedule is released, I will send out the time students will NEED to be ready at the arena for meet-up before performing. 

Questions:
Will my child need to stay for awards? 
Answer:   Yes. All team members must stay for awards for their team. 

What is the general time frame for the groups to perform?
Answer:  JV is subject to perform between 9:00am and 10:15am (Saturday). This does not include the practice time beforehand. Varsity is subject to perform between 11:10am and 12:10pm (Sunday). This does not include the practice time beforehand. Please keep an eye out for the Band App with the official schedule for both teams on both days. 

Practice this week, March 23rd-27th
Monday, March 23rd: JV 4:00-6:00, Varsity 6:00-8:30 (Both FA)
Wednesday, March 25th: JV 4:00-6:00, Varsity 6:00-8:30 (Both FA)
Friday, March 27th: Varsity ONLY 4:00-6:30pm in FA

As we are coming to a close of this year's season, I want to thank you all on the behalf of Evie King, Brandon Owens, and I, for our students who have worked so hard this marching and winter season. The students accomplished SO MUCH this year, and it has been a blessing to witness such growth and achievement with this group. I also want to thank the parents who have adjusted to the many changes this year. Although everything did not work out as smoothly as we had hoped for, we are so appreciative for your patience and support as we adjusted to new color guard staff. You being there for your child and helping in all the ways possible has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for all you do for this team.  -Annabella Morales-
  
Class Registration 26-27
All band students should register for 2 band classes for the upcoming year, regardless if they are concert only, color guard, or marching band.  Please ignore the title of the class as they have little meaning.(Concert only students should still register for marching band class even though they are not in marching band). It helps our counselors out. 

Upcoming 9th grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 1
                                             Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Concert Band 1

Upcoming 10th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 2 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 2

Upcoming 11th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Marching Band 3  
                                               Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 3

Upcoming 12th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Marching Band 4 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 4

Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).


Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
Wednesday, January 28th - 8th grade band student day at Huntsville High (all 8th grade band students from HJHS and HCMS will come over during the morning.
Tuesday, February 17 6:00 pm - Parent and Student Informational Meeting for 8th grade students/parents
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 23 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

 
Upcoming Dates
April 7-9 - Auditions for 26-27 school year
April 10 - Special Performance by Belmont University Wind Ensemble (during school).

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to huntsvillehsband@gmail.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

Big congratulations to Charlie Schuyler and Jasmine Courter! They recently represented Huntsville High School at the Auburn University Symphonic Honor Band Festival.

Monday:  Orlando Parade Rehearsal and final Orlando information 4-6 pm.   Optional JV and V winter guard practice 6-7:30 pm.
Tuesday:  ACT for Juniors.   No after school events.
Wednesday:  6:00 pm - Meet in Band room to depart for Orlando.  If you are leaving your car on campus, you must park in your assigned parking spot or a visitor spot (chaperones).  Departing by 7:00 pm.  Eat dinner before you arrive.
Thursday: Orlando
Friday:   Orlando
Saturday:  Orlando
Sunday:  Orlando
Monday:  Return from Orlando.  Enjoy your Spring Break!

2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Orlando Week!!!
An email was sent out this past Wednesday, March 4th with all the information you need!
Everyone traveling to Orlando with us needs to join the Orlando Band App - QR code found in the  Here is a link to what to pack document!  This is separate from our normal HHS Band App.

ORLANDO WEATHER:   High on Thursday is 87!  Low on Friday is 63.  Chance of scattered storms on Friday and Saturday with highest percentage on Friday at 59%.  

Congratulations to our concert students and directors on a fantastic showing at MPA! You can view the performance recordings at this link.
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Congratulations to the HHS JV Winter Guard on their 1st place finish and outstanding performance last weekend at the Bob Jones competition! We are so proud of the growth and dedication shown by both our JV and Varsity performers!

Monday:  No Symphonic Band rehearsal  Varsity Winter Guard 5-7:30 pm
Tuesday:  No Wind Ensemble rehearsal.  Orlando Chaperone Meeting 6:15 pm
Wednesday:  DEADLINE FOR ORLANDO MEDICATIONS!!! JV Guard BR 4:00-6:30, Varsity Guard FA Cafeteria 5-7:30
Thursday: No Wind Ensemble rehearsal
Friday:   Off
Saturday:  Winter Guard Competition - Columbia Central HS (Tennessee)

2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Spring Trip  - 10 Days away!!
Students who take medication and do not have a parent going
Medication Deadline is approaching on March 4th! See letter and info link below.
Orlando Trip - Nurse parent letter and School Medication Prescriber/ Parent Authorization Form

Upcoming Schedule for Orlando:
Tuesday, March 3 @ 6:00 pm in the Band room.  Meeting for all ADULTS going on the trip!
Wednesday, March 4 - Deadline to turn in medication to school nurse
Monday, March 9 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Parade rehearsal for Disney - outside.  All students who plan to march the parade must attend.

Important Orlando details
Our itinerary has changed:  Thursday - Epic; Friday - Magic Kingdom +soundtrack studio session; Saturday - EPCOT with parade; Sunday - Universal/Islands of Adventure.  The Epcot parade is Saturday around 10 AM.  The Soundtrack sessions (wind and percussion students only - no chaperones/guard) is 5:30 pm on Friday.

Our hotel is Drury Inn  (7301 West Sand Lake Road).
We have your Disney Park Tickets!  If you have the Disney app and want to engage in reservations, lightning passes, or other things that may require your ticket number, please email our HHS band travel coordinator Tawnita Cheek at hisloptravelgroup@gmail.com and she can give you those numbers.

All travelers must have paid in full or your trip will be cancelled by the touring company.
HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA


Class Registration 26-27
All band students should register for 2 band classes for the upcoming year, regardless if they are concert only, color guard, or marching band.  Please ignore the title of the class as they have little meaning.(Concert only students should still register for marching band class even though they are not in marching band). It helps our counselors out. 

Upcoming 9th grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 1
                                             Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Concert Band 1

Upcoming 10th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 2 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 2

Upcoming 11th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Marching Band 3  
                                               Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 3

Upcoming 12th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Marching Band 4 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 4

Winter Guard 
 Please look at the winter guard schedule here.

Columbia Central Information (Varsity only)

Schedule:  
3:00 pm Arrive at School. 
3:15 pm Load bus and Depart
5:30 pm Check in 
6:30 pm Body Warm up
6:40 pm Equipment Warm up
6:55 pm  Performance
7:25 pm - Awards!
8:00 pm - Load Bus and Depart
9:45 pm - Back at School

Tickets: can be purchased on GO Fan, at this link. $15 (plus Go Fan Fee) Go Fan Link: https://gofan.co/event/6100535?schoolId=TN8586_1    We will accept cards and cash at the door.

Concessions: Our concession stand will be open for the duration of the contest with drinks and snacks. We will also have a wide variety of food trucks on site. Food trucks and concessions will take cash or card.  

  Parking: Bus and Trailer Parking will be in the main student parking lot. This is on the south side of the school. Should this lot be filled, we will use parking on the north side of the school and parking at the rear of Whitthorne Middle School. Parking will NOT be allowed directly outside the performance exit area. Spectator parking will be in the smaller teacher parking lot nearer the front of the school and the perimeter lot by our baseball/softball fields.   

Competition Schedule
January 31 - Mortimer Jordan HS (Bham area)
Feb 7 - Hoover HS
February 21 - Bob Jones HS
March 7 - Columbia Central - Columbia, Tennessee
March 28 and 29 - Western Kentucky University.  Bowling Green Kentucky.  

Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
Wednesday, January 28th - 8th grade band student day at Huntsville High (all 8th grade band students from HJHS and HCMS will come over during the morning.
Tuesday, February 17 6:00 pm - Parent and Student Informational Meeting for 8th grade students/parents
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

Upcoming Dates
March 9 - Disney Parade Rehearsal 4-5:30 (only those students going to Orlando).
March 11-16  Spring Trip to Orlando
March 27 - Special performance by Troy University Wind Ensemble (during school)
March 28 Mattress Sale
April 7-9 - Auditions for 26-27 school year
April 10 - Special Performance by Belmont University Wind Ensemble (during school).

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to boosters@huntsvillehsband@.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions 

We’re looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year and have an important HHS Band Parents Board position we need to fill — Video Coordinator.
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This role is responsible for capturing and sharing the story of our band throughout the year by filming band events that are meaningful and fun for our students, including:

• Marching band competitions
• Halftime performances, stand tunes, and rehearsals
• Concerts and special events

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The Video Coordinator helps record, create, and upload videos to our HHS Band YouTube channel, preserving memories for our students and families while showcasing our program to the community.

This is a great opportunity to get involved, be creative, and document everything our students work so hard to achieve. If you already have video equipment and love capturing moments, we’d love to have you — or think of this as a great excuse to finally get the camera you’ve always wanted. No professional experience required, just a willingness to help and learn.
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If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to
boosters@huntsvillehsband.com

Monday: Symphonic Band 4-5:30 pm.  Varsity Winter Guard 4-6:30 pm
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.  
Wednesday:  MPA for ALL BAND STUDENTS (excluding guard) at James Clemens (see info below).  Varsity and JV Winter Guard 4-6:30 pm 
Thursday: Off.  No Wind Ensemble rehearsal
Friday:   Off

Music Performance Assessment (MPA) - Tentative Schedule

Click here for Concert Band Information Sheet (given to students in class)

Schedule
Arrive at school as normal - 8:30 am.  Since you have Band 1st block, you can bring your uniform in it’s bag and change into it during 1st block or wear it to school.  You will be going to 4th block, so make sure you bring something to change into when you return to school.
10:00 am - Bring a snack to eat!!
10:30 am   School bus arrives
10:45 am - Depart Huntsville High School on 1 school bus.  All equipment on school bus (30 students + instruments + 5 teachers/chaperones). 
11:10 am - Arrive at James Clemens.  Unless there is bad weather, cases will remain on the bus.  Percussion will bring all equipment (including cases) backstage.  
12:00 pm - Warm up
12:30 pm - Performance
1:00 pm - Sight reading 
1:30 pm - Depart James Clemens
2:00 pm - Arrive back at HHS.  We will have pizza for you when you get back to eat.  Change clothes and go to 4th block.
Click here for Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble MPA Information sheet

Wind Ensemble and Sym Band Schedule
Arrive at school as normal - 8:30 am.  Hang up your uniform bag with your tux/dress and accessories (tuxedo shirt, cummerbund, bowties, black socks, black dress shoes) in the band room.
12:45   Come to the Band room (except 11th grade) at the start of 3rd block.  You will eat normal lunch at school during the normal time.    Load truck.  Get in uniform.
1:45 pm Juniors dismissed from ACT bootcamp - change and load quickly!
2:00 pm Depart for James Clemens (97 students + a few chaperones).  Instruments will be on a band truck.   Symphonic Band on Bus 1.  Wind Ensemble on Bus 2.
2:30 pm - Arrive at James Clemens. Unload truck in the loading dock area.  Buses will NOT stay so everything must be removed from the bus. 
3:15 pm -  Symphonic Band Warm up 
3:45 pm - Symphonic Band Performance
4:15 pm - Symphonic Band Sight Reading  
4:45 pm - Wind Ensemble Warm up
5:15 pm - Wind Ensemble Performance
5:45 pm - Wind Ensemble Sight reading
6:30 pm - Load and Depart James Clemens
7:00 pm -Back at Huntsville High School

Spring Trip  - 17 Days away!!
Students who take medication and do not have a parent going

Medication Deadline is approaching on March 4th! See letter and info link below.
Orlando Trip - Nurse parent letter and School Medication Prescriber/ Parent Authorization Form

Upcoming Schedule for Orlando:
Tuesday, March 3 @ 6:00 pm in the Band room.  Meeting for all ADULTS going on the trip!
Wednesday, March 4 - Deadline to turn in medication to school nurse
Monday, March 9 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Parade rehearsal for Disney - outside.  All students who plan to march the parade must attend.

Important Orlando details
Our itinerary has changed:  Thursday - Epic; Friday - Magic Kingdom +soundtrack studio session; Saturday - EPCOT with parade; Sunday - Universal/Islands of Adventure.  The Epcot parade is Saturday around 10 AM.  The Soundtrack sessions (wind and percussion students only - no chaperones/guard) is 5:30 pm on Friday.

Our hotel is Drury Inn  (7301 West Sand Lake Road).

We have your Disney Park Tickets!  If you have the Disney app and want to engage in reservations, lightning passes, or other things that may require your ticket number, please email our HHS band travel coordinator Tawnita Cheek at hisloptravelgroup@gmail.com and she can give you those numbers.

All travelers must have paid in full or your trip will be cancelled by the touring company.
HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA

Class Registration 26-27
All band students should register for 2 band classes for the upcoming year, regardless if they are concert only, color guard, or marching band.  Please ignore the title of the class as they have little meaning.(Concert only students should still register for marching band class even though they are not in marching band). It helps our counselors out. 

Upcoming 9th grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 1
                                             Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Concert Band 1

Upcoming 10th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 2 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 2

Upcoming 11th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Marching Band 3  
                                               Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 3

Upcoming 12th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Marching Band 4 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 4

Winter Guard 
 Please look at the winter guard schedule here.

Competition Schedule
January 31 - Mortimer Jordan HS (Bham area)
Feb 7 - Hoover HS
February 21 - Bob Jones HS
March 7 - Columbia Central - Columbia, Tennessee
March 28 and 29 - Western Kentucky University.  Bowling Green Kentucky.  

Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).
Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
Wednesday, January 28th - 8th grade band student day at Huntsville High (all 8th grade band students from HJHS and HCMS will come over during the morning.
Tuesday, February 17 6:00 pm - Parent and Student Informational Meeting for 8th grade students/parents
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

Upcoming Dates
March 9 - Disney Parade Rehearsal 4-5:30 (only those students going to Orlando).
March 11-16  Spring Trip to Orlando
March 28 Mattress Sale
April 23 Spring Concert, Mandatory photos taken from 5-6:15.

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to boosters@huntsvillehsband.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

Yesterday’s concert was a resounding success! After days of intensive rehearsals and master classes with faculty from the University of North Alabama, our three bands delivered truly fantastic performances. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and polish our students displayed on stage as they prepare for MPA. A special thank you to our guest clinicians for their invaluable guidance: Dr. Albert Nyugen (University of Memphis), Dr. Craig Aarhus (Mississippi State University), and Mr. Donald Dowdy (Retired: Monrovia Middle School). You can view concert photo gallery here.

Huge congratulations to senior Gray Gaba on his third performance at Carnegie Hall! Gray recently represented Huntsville High School in New York City as a finalist in the High School Honors Performance Series. We are so proud of his incredible dedication and success on one of the world’s most legendary stages.

Monday:  President's Day - no school
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.  Winter Guard JV 4-6 pm. Varsity 6-8:30 pm.  8th grade parent/student meeting 6:00 pm band room.
Wednesday:   JV Winter Guard 4-6 pm.  Varsity Winter Guard 6-8:30 pm
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Friday:   Winter Guard JV 4-6 pm. Varsity 6-8:30 pm.  District Honor Band at Lee HS (for those that made it)
Saturday:  Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS.  District Honor Band at Lee HS (for those that made it)

Music Performance Assessment (MPA) - Tentative Schedule

Concert Band
Arrive at school as normal - 8:30 am.  You must bring your tux/concert dress and accessories to school with you to hang up in band room.  
10:00 am - After 1st block come to band room.  Change clothes, get instrument, and prepare to depart..  Bring a snack to eat!!
10:30 am   School bus arrives
10:45 am - Depart Huntsville High School on 1 school bus.  All equipment on school bus (30 students + instruments + 5 teachers/chaperones).
11:10 am - Arrive at James Clemens.  Unload
12:00 pm - Warm up
12:30 pm - Performance
1:00 pm - Sight reading 
1:30 pm - Depart James Clemens
2:00 pm - Arrive back at HHS.

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
8:30 am - Arrive to school as normal - have your tux/concert dress and all accessories with you to hang up in band room.
12:45 pm - Students meet in band room (beginning of 3rd block)   Change into performance clothes.  Load Truck with equipment.  
2:00 pm Depart for James Clemens (97 students + a few chaperones).  Instruments will be on a band truck.   2 or 3 buses?
2:30 pm - Arrive at James Clemens. Unload
3:15 pm -  Symphonic Band Warm up 
3:45 pm - Symphonic Band Performance
4:15 pm - Symphonic Band Sight Reading  
4:45 pm - Wind Ensemble Warm up
5:15 pm - Wind Ensemble Performance
5:45 pm - Wind Ensemble Sight reading
6:30 pm - Load and Depart James Clemens
7:00 pm -Back at Huntsville High School

Spring Trip 
There will be a meeting for all adults attending the trip on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:00 pm.  We need you there!

Our itinerary has changed:  Thursday - Epic; Friday - Magic Kingdom +soundtrack studio session; Saturday - EPCOT with parade; Sunday - Universal/Islands of Adventure

Our hotel is Drury Inn  (7301 West Sand Lake Road).

All travelers must have paid in full or your trip will be cancelled by the touring company.
Students who do not have parents on the trip, must follow the following procedures and deadlines regarding medication:

Orlando Trip - Nurse parent letter
School Medication Prescriber/ Parent Authorization Form

HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA

International Trip Announcement
We will be announcing our 27-28 school year international trip in the band room on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 pm.  Any student or parent 7th - 12th grade is welcome to join us!  It will mostly impact current 7th -10th grade students and parents.  

Class Registration 26-27
All band students should register for 2 band classes for the upcoming year, regardless if they are concert only, color guard, or marching band.  Please ignore the title of the class as they have little meaning.(Concert only students should still register for marching band class even though they are not in marching band). It helps our counselors out. 

Upcoming 9th grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 1
                                             Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Concert Band 1

Upcoming 10th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 2 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 2

Upcoming 11th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Marching Band 3  
                                               Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 3

Upcoming 12th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Marching Band 4 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 4

Winter Guard 
 Please look at the winter guard schedule here.

Bob Jones Schedule and Information

JV and Varsity will need to be there by NO LATER THAN 11:30am.  We are not taking buses.
JV must arrive with makeup and hair completed. Varsity must arrive with black leggings/yoga pants, HHS shirt, and blue Color Guard jacket.
JV and Varsity are required to stay the whole time. The teams will be dismissed after Varsity performs. 

 ADMISSION: $15.00 adults. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets will be sold at the door and online via S2Pass app.
Parking Entrance: Enter parking lot via Hughes Road.

Concessions (cash or card):   Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza $3 Hot Dog $4 Hamburger/Cheeseburger $6 BBQ Sandwich/Nachos $8  Popcorn $3 Nachos $3 Chips $2 Candy $2 Water $2 Soda/Gatorade $3. They've also had food trucks there in the past, but this was not indicated in our director information packet.  

Huntsville HS JV
Check-in by 11:44am.
Body Warm-up 1:14pm
Equipment Warm-up 1:22pm
On-deck 1:29pm
PERFORM 1:36pm

Huntsville Varsity
Check-in by 6:39pm
Body Warm-up 8:09pm
Equipment Warm-up 8:18pm
On-deck 8:26 pm
PERFORM 8:34pm

Competition Schedule
January 31 - Mortimer Jordan HS (Bham area)
Feb 7 - Hoover HS
February 21 - Bob Jones HS
March 7 - Columbia Central - Columbia, Tennessee
March 28 and 29 - Western Kentucky University.  Bowling Green Kentucky.  

District Honor Band Feb 20-21 at Lee HS
This schedule is only for the students that were accepted into District Honor Band
You will wear your band tux/dress for the concert Saturday night.
Students must attend every minute of every rehearsal and the concert.  Any exceptions must be approved in advance (by way of Mr. Tankesley) or you will not be able to participate.  This is a district wide policy.

Schedule
Friday, February 20

• 5:30 p.m. - Seating of the Band (High School - Auditorium, Middle School - Band Room)
• 5:45-9:00 p.m. - Rehearsal 

Saturday, February 21

• 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Rehearsal (High School - Auditorium, Middle School - Band Room)
• Lunch (On Your Own) *students must leave campus*
• 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Rehearsal (Middle School - Auditorium, High School - Band Room)
• Dinner (On Your Own) and Change for Concert
• 6:30 p.m. - Assemble on Stage for Warm-Up (Middle School performs first)
• 7:00 p.m. - CONCERT! (Lee HS Auditorium) 
• Group photo taken following concert in auditorium

Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
Wednesday, January 28th - 8th grade band student day at Huntsville High (all 8th grade band students from HJHS and HCMS will come over during the morning.
Tuesday, February 17 6:00 pm - Parent and Student Informational Meeting for 8th grade students/parents
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

Upcoming Dates
Feb 25 - Music Performance Assessment (MPA) for Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.  
March 11-16  Spring Trip to Orlando
March 24 International Trip Announcement
March 28 Mattress Sale

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to boosters@HuntsvillehsBand.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions 

Winter guard season is officially underway. Our guards made a strong debut at Mortimer Jordan High School and returned to the floor this weekend at Hoover High School, where JV performed Secret Garden and Varsity performed Ordinary People. We are so proud of the hard work and artistry these students are bringing to the floor this year. Follow them on Instagram @hhscolor.guard

​Congratulations to Tuli Williams and Jasmine Courter for being selected to participate in the 2026 University of Alabama High School Honor Band. This prestigious event brings together the most talented young musicians from across the region to rehearse and perform at the highest level. A highlight of the weekend is the spectacular Spectrum Concert which concludes with a thrilling surround-sound performance by the Million Dollar Band. 

Monday:  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.   JV Winter Guard 4-6.  Varsity Winter Guard 6-8:30 pm.
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.
Wednesday:   JV Winter Guard 4-6.  Varsity Winter Guard 6-8:30 pm
Thursday: Winter Camp 4-9 pm (all band students excluding color guard).  Dinner from 6-7 pm on campus.
Friday:  Winter Camp 8:30-6 pm (students excused from half day of school.
Saturday:  Winter Camp 8:30 - 1:30 pm.  "Work in progress" CONCERT AT 12:15 in the auditorium!!!  All are invited!!

Music Performance Assessment (MPA)
Based on the feedback we have received regarding conflicts, we have requested to perform at MPA on Wednesday, February 25th at James Clemens High School.  This will be a full day event that may go into the evening.  All students (excluding color guard) are required to play as this is the most important concert performance of the year for us.  

Spring Trip 
​Our itinerary has changed:
Thursday - Epic
Friday - Magic Kingdom +soundtrack studio session
Saturday - EPCOT with parade
Sunday - Universal/Islands of Adventure
Our hotel is Drury Inn  (7301 West Sand Lake Road).
All travelers must have paid in full or your trip will be cancelled by the touring company.
Students who do not have parents on the trip, must follow the following procedures and deadlines regarding medication:
Orlando Trip - Nurse parent letter
School Medication Prescriber/ Parent Authorization Form
We have officially been approved for the Orlando trip departing Wednesday evening March 11th and returning Monday morning, March 16th.  Full information on this trip is found in Cut Time in an announcement/email message from August 19th.
Make sure you are making your scheduled payment directly to the travel company using the link below.  If you miss 2 payments in a row, it is the policy of the travel company to remove your name from the trip.   If you are waiting to pay due to fundraising credits, please make sure you let us know boosters@huntsvillehsband.com
HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA

Winter Camp
Our annual concert band camp will take place Thursday evening, February 12th; all day on Friday, February 13th; and Saturday morning, February 14th.  It will conclude with a "work in progress" concert at noon on Saturday that we invite parents to come to!  

It is a required event for all band students (excluding color guard). 

Camp Schedule:

Thursday, February 12
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Large Ensemble Rehearsal 1 (Dr. Nguyen with Wind Ensemble on Stage, Dr. Aarhus with Symphonic Band in Band Room, Mr. Dailey with Concert Band in Choir Room)
6:00-7:00 pm  Dinner provided
 7:00-9:00 pm Large Ensemble Rehearsal 2 (same locations)

Friday, February 13 (1/2 day of school)
8:45 am - 12:00 pm  Large Ensemble Rehearsal 3 - Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band ONLY.  Concert band goes to class. (same locations)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (you can bring your own lunch or get a sack lunch from school)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Large Ensemble Rehearsal 4 (all ensembles - same locations)
4:00 - 6:00 pm Masterclass 1 from instrumental faculty from UNA.  

Saturday, February 14th - Wear business casual (no jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, shirts tucked for guys)
8:30 am - 10:00 am Masterclass 2 from instrumental faculty from UNA 
10:15 am - 12:00 Large Ensemble rehearsal 5 (Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble swap locations).  We will have a few students taking the ACT this morning and may miss this rehearsal, but should make it back for the concert.
12:15 pm - "Work in progress" concert (typically conducted by our clinicians).  WEAR BUSINESS CASUAL THIS DAY. (no jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, shirts tucked in)
1:30 pm - Head home. 

Our guest clinicians this year are:
Dr. Albert Nyugen, Director of Bands University of Memphis
Dr. Craig Aarhus, Assistant Director of Bands, Mississippi State University
Mr. Patrick Dailey, Director of Bands at Arab High School
The University of North Alabama Instrumental Music Faculty.

Class Registration 26-27
All band students should register for 2 band classes for the upcoming year, regardless if they are concert only, color guard, or marching band.  Please ignore the title of the class as they have little meaning.(Concert only students should still register for marching band class even though they are not in marching band). It helps our counselors out. 

Upcoming 9th grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 1
                                             Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Concert Band 1

Upcoming 10th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble:  Marching Band 2 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 2

Upcoming 11th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Marching Band 3  
                                               Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 3

Upcoming 12th Grade:  Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Marching Band 4 
                                                Traditional and Emerging Ensemble: Concert Band 4

Winter Guard 
 Please look at the winter guard schedule here.

Competition Schedule
January 31 - Mortimer Jordan HS (Bham area)
Feb 7 - Hoover HS
February 21 - Bob Jones HS
March 7 - Columbia Central - Columbia, Tennessee
March 28 and 29 - Western Kentucky University.  Bowling Green Kentucky.  

District Honor Band Feb 20-21 at Lee HS
This schedule is only for the students that were accepted into District Honor Band. You will wear your band tux/dress for the concert Saturday night.

Schedule:
Friday, February 20

• 5:30 p.m. - Seating of the Band (High School - Auditorium, Middle School - Band Room)
• ​5:45-9:00 p.m. - Rehearsal 

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Saturday, February 21

• 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Rehearsal (High School - Auditorium, Middle School - Band Room)
• ​Lunch (On Your Own) *students must leave campus*
• 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Rehearsal (Middle School - Auditorium, High School - Band Room)
• ​Dinner (On Your Own) and Change for Concert
• 6:30 p.m. - Assemble on Stage for Warm-Up (Middle School performs first)
• ​7:00 p.m. - CONCERT! (Lee HS Auditorium) 
  
• Group photo taken following concert in auditorium

Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).


Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
Wednesday, January 28th - 8th grade band student day at Huntsville High (all 8th grade band students from HJHS and HCMS will come over during the morning.
Tuesday, February 17 6:00 pm - Parent and Student Informational Meeting for 8th grade students/parents
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

College Corner
Universities often offer marching band days, instrument days, and honor bands as a way to give high school students additional opportunities and recruit for their university.  If you are interested in doing one of these events, they are generally marked as an administrative absence or field trip (excused by the school).  I would be happy to do a form or recommendation to get anyone involved if you are interested.  I will attempt to post SOME of the events offered in our state and area, but there are many so not everything will get posted on here!  It's a great chance to meet new people, experience college music, and see a university you may be interested in attending in the future.  The vast majority of events are open to all high school students (grades 9-12).  
University of Alabama Honor Band Feb 5-7   High School Honor Band – The University of Alabama Bands 
Auburn University Honor Band Feb 27-March 1 Auburn University High School Symphonic Honor Band
UNA Honor Band:  April 24-26.... UNA Invitational Honor Band

Upcoming Dates
Feb 17 - Upcoming 8th Grade student and parent meeting in the band room.  6:00 pm
Feb 20-21  District Honor Band at Lee HS (for those that make it)
Feb 21 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones
Feb 25 - Music Performance Assessment (MPA) for Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.  
The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to boosters@huntsvillehsband.com. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions 

We’re looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year and have an important HHS Band Parents Board position we need to fill — Video Coordinator.
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This role is responsible for capturing and sharing the story of our band throughout the year by filming band events that are meaningful and fun for our students, including:

• Marching band competitions
• Halftime performances, stand tunes, and rehearsals
• Concerts and special events

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The Video Coordinator helps record, create, and upload videos to our HHS Band YouTube channel, preserving memories for our students and families while showcasing our program to the community.

This is a great opportunity to get involved, be creative, and document everything our students work so hard to achieve. If you already have video equipment and love capturing moments, we’d love to have you — or think of this as a great excuse to finally get the camera you’ve always wanted. No professional experience required, just a willingness to help and learn.
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If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to
boosters@huntsvillehsband.com