Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026! Our 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade band members did a great job performing at the graduation ceremony at the VBC to send our seniors off in style.

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).

Wind Ensemble 2026-27
The Wind Ensemble after school rehearsal schedule is changing because of traditional block.   In addition, the Wind Ensemble is applying for one of two major national festivals - the Music for All Concert Festival in Indianapolis.  You can review the Music for All National Festival Information  for more details. The dates are April 1-3 and all Wind Ensemble members would be expected to go.  The cost is around $1000. The new schedule details are available in this 2026-27 Wind Ensemble Handout, which was given to each member.

We have not been accepted yet, and although we stand a good chance, nothing is guaranteed.  We should know by August.  However we want to be upfront about this major opportunity.  We are not planning a major band trip for the whole band next year.

Monday: Spring Training 4- 7 pm.  (Drum Majors, captains, and section leaders plus all new members) and Marching Percussion placements. HJHS students dismissed at 6 for their concert....  HJHS Band Concert - 7 pm.
Tuesday:  Marching Percussion placements 4-6:30 pm.  HJHS Choir Concert in Auditorium
Wednesday:  Spring Training 4- 7 pm.  (Drum Majors, captains, and section leaders plus all new members) 
Thursday:   Band Banquet at the Round House
Friday:   Off. 

A huge congratulations to Mr. Tankesley on his election as President-Elect for the Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA). We are incredibly proud to have his leadership representing Huntsville High School at the state level.

Kudos to our student leaders! Throughout April, some of our students have been diving deep into what it means to be a leader. Beyond interviews with community mentors and leadership workshops, a core part of their application process was a servant leadership service project. From assisting our feeder programs to improving our own band facilities, these students have shown that true leadership starts with a heart for service. 

Rome New Year's Parade 2028 
Please Complete the Interest Survey
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We are headed to Rome! The trip is scheduled for approximately December 27, 2027 – January 3, 2028.

• If you are a student or parent in grades 7–10, please fill out this interest survey to help us with our preliminary planning. It's anonymous and non-binding.
• More Info: You can find the March 23rd presentation, sample itineraries, and additional details in this Google Drive folder.

Graduation
Huntsville High School's graduation is Friday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm in the VBC Arena.  All band students (excluding seniors and color guard) are required to perform. We will also take a limited number of percussion students. This is the day after the last day of school.   We will take school buses to the event. ​

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 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).

2025–26 Band Awards Banquet
For those who have signed up to join us for "Music Under the Stars," we look forward to seeing you this Thursday as we celebrate our students’ accomplishments!
​
Event Details: Thursday(May 14), 6:00 PM, The Roundhouse
Attire for the Evening: The theme colors for the evening are black with silver and gold/yellow. We invite you to join in the theme if you’d like, or simply come ready to impress.
Banquet Volunteers Needed: Please take a look at the volunteer sign-up in CutTime. We need a few parents to help set up the banquet and a few to help serve dinner. We ask that parents of seniors not sign up so they can fully enjoy their student's final banquet. 

2026–27 Band Fees
As we look ahead to another great year, band fees for 2026–27 will be $800 for marching band & color guard and $400 for concert-only students. A 5% discount is available for families who pay in full by the end of band camp ($760 marching / $380 concert-only).
Marching & Guard Payment Schedule:

• $275 due by August 5, 2026
• $275 due by September 11, 2026
• $250 due by the Fall Concert (Oct/Nov)

Concert-Only Payment Schedule:

• $200 due by September 11, 2026
• $200 due by the Fall Concert (Oct/Nov)

Families with multiple students will receive a multi-child discount, with additional students eligible for the concert-only rate.
If you have any questions, please reach out to treasurer@huntsvillehsband.com. We’re happy to help!

Help Wanted: Video Coordinator
We are still looking for a volunteer to help capture the HHS Band’s best moments for the 2026-27 season!

• The Mission: Film halftime shows, competitions, and concerts.
• ​The Impact: Your work preserves memories for our students and populates our HHS Band YouTube channel.
• The Perk: Best seat in the house for every performance!

No professional experience is required just a passion for our students and a willingness to help. If you're interested, please email boosters@huntsvillehsband.com.

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

Color Guard 26-27 Camp 
May 26th - 29th
Location: Band Room and Soccer Field 
Times: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner: 4:30pm-5:30pm, at school
***Thursday Dinner: team dinner. Build your own Sandwiches, chips, fruit and veggies (Morales has it covered)
***Friday Dinner: team dinner. Pizza, salad, and fruit (Morales has it covered)
​
If any parents would like to help with guard camp dinners, please let Mrs. Morales know! annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org

Mon, May 18 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership
Tues, May 19 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  8th grade parent meeting 7:00 pm.
May 22 - Graduation

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

Directors
For grades, absences, conflicts, instruments, or general band questions:

• Stuart Tankesley: stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org
• Andrew Kirk: andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org

Color Guard
For all guard-related inquiries:

• Annabelle Morales: annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org

Band Booster Support
For all inquiries below, email: boosters@huntsvillehsband.com

• Finances: Account balances, band fees, and sponsorships
• Support: Fundraising questions and Volunteering/Chaperone opportunities
• Digital: Questions regarding Cut Time, the Band App, or Social Media
• Events & Gear: Senior Night and Uniforms (excluding guard)

​

Such a fun night at Toyota Field! Our students did an amazing job representing HHS with the National Anthem and pep tunes, highlighted by a standout '5th inning stretch' performance of Take Me Out to the Ballgame by our sax quartet.

In case you missed it, here is the full video of our Chamber Concert from last week. Great job to all our student performers!

As we look ahead to another great year, band fees for 2026–27 will be $800 for marching band & color guard and $400 for concert-only students. A 5% discount is available for families who pay in full by the end of band camp ($760 marching / $380 concert-only).
Marching & Guard Payment Schedule:

• $275 due by August 5, 2026
• $275 due by September 11, 2026
• $250 due by the Fall Concert (Oct/Nov)

Concert-Only Payment Schedule:

• $200 due by September 11, 2026
• $200 due by the Fall Concert (Oct/Nov)

Families with multiple students will receive a multi-child discount, with additional students eligible for the concert-only rate.
If you have any questions, please reach out to treasurer@huntsvillehsband.com. We’re happy to help!

Please join us for our annual HHS Band Awards Banquet, ""Music Under the Stars", as we come together to recognize our students and all they’ve accomplished this year. We’ll enjoy a BBQ dinner and cake while celebrating a fantastic year of music, leadership, and memories.
​
Event Details

• Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: The Roundhouse

Attire for the Evening
The theme colors for the evening are black with silver and gold/yellow. We invite you to join in the theme if you’d like, or simply come ready to impress.

Tickets and Registration

• Price: $35 per person
• Seniors: Attend FREE
• Signup Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026
• Registration Link: RSVP via Google Forms

Payment Options

• Venmo: @HuntsvilleHS-BandParentAssoc
• Check: Deposit in the Band Box
• Cash: Accepted at the Band Box

Questions? Please contact Brianna Sieja at briannasieja@gmail.com.

Monday: Off.  Monte Sano 6th Grade Band/Choir Concert in Auditorium
Tuesday:  Off
Wednesday: Off.  HJHS Band Concert in Auditorium
Thursday:   Off.  Hampton Cove Band Concert in Auditorium.
Friday:   Off.  Wind Ensemble recording session in class.

SENIORS ONLY!!

Did you receive a band, music, or other fine arts scholarship offer?  If you did,  Please let us know by filling out this form.

Fine Arts Signing Day
We are excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our senior artists at this year’s Fine Arts Signing Day!
Event Date: May 6th at 2:30 PM
Set-Up Begins: 1:00 PM
Sign-Up Deadline: May 1st
Sign-Up Link

Fine Arts Signing Day honors students who plan to continue their artistic journey beyond high school—whether by studying the arts in college or participating in an arts-related group or program. This includes (but is not limited to): band, choir, theatre, visual arts, dance, film, or any other fine arts discipline.

During the event, each student will:

•  Have a teacher share a few words about their year, followed by an opportunity for the student to say a brief thank you or share excitement for the future
• Receive a certificate of recognition
• Parents and Students sign commitment letter
• Celebrate with a short reception following the signing

Parents and guardians are warmly invited to join their students on stage and take part in this special moment.

 Please Note:

• Students are responsible for bringing decorations for their individual tables
• This event is intended to commemorate each student’s commitment to their college or program of choice and to honor their dedication to the arts

​
Graduation!!!
Huntsville High School's graduation is Friday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm in the VBC Arena.  All band students (excluding seniors and color guard) are required to perform. We will also take a limited number of percussion students. This is the day after the last day of school.   We will take school buses to the event. 

2026-27 Information

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.

Color Guard 
Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 
Color Guard 26-27 Camp 
May 26th - 29th
Location: Band Room and Soccer Field 
Times: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner: 4:30pm-5:30pm, at school
***Thursday Dinner: team dinner. Build your own Sandwiches, chips, fruit and veggies (Morales has it covered)
***Friday Dinner: team dinner. Pizza, salad, and fruit (Morales has it covered)

If any parents would like to help with guard camp dinners, please let Mrs. Morales know!
annabelle.morales@hsv-k12.org
​
 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).

Upcoming Dates
Mon, May 11 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  Marching PERCUSSION PLACEMENTS!
Tues, May 12 - Marching Percussion Placements
Wed, May 13- Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.
Thursday, May 14 - Band Banquet
Mon, May 18 - Spring TRaining for 8th graders and leadership
Tues, May 19 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  8th grade parent meeting 7:00 pm.
May 22 - Graduation

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

What a great night of music! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our Spring Concert. Click here to see all photos from the event

Tentative Schedule for Trash Panda Night
Stay at School 
4:30 Load Buses
4:45 pm Depart for Trash Panda game.  
5:15 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 and Khaki shorts (like the first few football games we do). You will need money for dinner at the game.  


SENIORS ONLY!!

Did you receive a band, music, or other fine arts scholarship offer?  If you did, Please let us know by filling out this form.

Fine Arts Signing Day
We are excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our senior artists at this year’s Fine Arts Signing Day!
​
Event Date: May 6th at 2:30 PM
Set-Up Begins: 1:00 PM
Sign-Up Deadline: May 1st
Sign-Up Link

Fine Arts Signing Day honors students who plan to continue their artistic journey beyond high school—whether by studying the arts in college or participating in an arts-related group or program. This includes (but is not limited to): band, choir, theatre, visual arts, dance, film, or any other fine arts discipline.
​
During the event, each student will:

• Have a teacher share a few words about their year, followed by an opportunity for the student to say a brief thank you or share excitement for the future
• Receive a certificate of recognition
• Parents and Students sign commitment letter
• Celebrate with a short reception following the signing
• Parents and guardians are warmly invited to join their students on stage and take part in this special moment.

​
 Please Note:

• Students are responsible for bringing decorations for their individual tables
• This event is intended to commemorate each student’s commitment to their college or program of choice and to honor their dedication to the arts

Graduation!!!
Huntsville High School's graduation is Friday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm in the VBC Arena.  All band students (excluding seniors and color guard) are required to perform. We will also take a limited number of percussion students. This is the day after the last day of school.   We will take school buses to the event. 


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. 


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.


Marching Band Uniform Return - LATE!!!!
Marching Band Uniforms were due on Friday, April 10th - if you have not returned them, do this ASAP after they are dry-cleaned.


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

Color Guard 26-27 Camp 
May 26th - 29th
Location: Band Room and Soccer Field 
Times: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner: 4:30pm-5:30pm, at school
***Friday Dinner: team dinner. Pizza, salad, and fruit (Morales has it covered)

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).
​
Upcoming Dates
Mon, May 11 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  Marching PERCUSSION PLACEMENTS!
Tues, May 12 - Marching Percussion Placements
Wed, May 13- Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.
Thursday, May 14 - Band Banquet
Mon, May 18 - Spring TRaining for 8th graders and leadership
Tues, May 19 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  8th grade parent meeting 7:00 pm.
May 22 - Graduation


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

A huge congratulations to four of our incredible students—Aidan McDavid, Cole Long, Jake Smith, and Shelby O'Linger—who traveled to Mobile this weekend for the Alabama All-State Honor Band festival. Joined by Mr. Tankesley, they performed alongside the state's top musicians in a series of impressive showcase concerts.

We are so proud of the many band students who performed behind the scenes and on the stage in Hadestown. Congratulations on a spectacular show!

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.
​
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

​​
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.
​
If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to
boosters@huntsvillehsband.com
​

Monday:  Color Guard recruiting at HCMS.  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.  Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Tuesday:  Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Wednesday: Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Thursday:   Band Spring Concert! Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Friday:   No School - Weather Day.  Prom.
​
Spring Concert - Thursday!
Our Spring Concert is this Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.  As always, it is free and open to the public.

5:00 - 6:20 pm - Concert Band Pictures in the Auditorium Lobby.  We are looking for people to come early and do this.  If everyone shows up at 6:15 to take a photo then the concert will not start on time!!
6:30 pm - Warm up (Concert Band on Stage, Symphonic Band in the Band room, Wind Ensemble in choir room)
7:00 pm - CONCERT!

Attire for students is our formal concert uniform (Tux/dress)

Graduation!!!
Huntsville High School's graduation is Friday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm in the VBC Arena.  All band students (excluding seniors and color guard) are required to perform. We will also take a limited number of percussion students. This is the day after the last day of school.   We will take school buses to the event. 

Percussion Ensemble/Chamber Music Concert

Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Dress rehearsal for anyone involved in this concert - Monday, April 27th - 4:00-6:00 pm

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. 

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.  

Marching Band Uniform Return - LATE!!!!
Marching Band Uniforms were due on Friday, April 10th - if you have not returned them, do this ASAP after they are dry-cleaned.

Color Guard 
Color Guard Auditions for 26-27 are this week from 4:30-7 pm in the Freshman Cafeteria (Monday - Thursday).  There is a $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).

Upcoming Dates
April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert
April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT
Mon, May 11 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  Marching PERCUSSION PLACEMENTS!
Tues, May 12 - Marching Percussion Placements
Wed, May 13- Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.
Thu, May 14 - Band Banquet at Roundhouse 6:00pm
Mon, May 18 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership
Tues, May 19 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  8th grade parent meeting 7:00 pm.
May 22 - Graduation

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

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