Congratulations to Aiden Hall - the HHS Band's newest Eagle Scout!  Thank you for being a great ambassador of your family, the Band and Huntsville High!

Monday - Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Wind Ensemble 4:00-5:30 pm (run through - may finish early)
Wednesday - WIND ENSEMBLE - MPA PERFORMANCE at Hartselle HS.
Thursday - Off (No Wind Ensemble)
Friday - Wind Ensemble trip to HCMS during band class - please make sure to return your field trip form.  We will be carpooling or using private vehicles to go to hcms.  
Saturday - Winter Guard Competition at Hoover High School - BOSTON BUTT PICK UP 9A-11A

Wind Ensemble MPA Schedule and Information

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band are performing at 2 different locations and dates.  This information is for Wind Ensemble only!! 

Performance Date:  Wednesday, March 2nd
Performance Time:  4:00 pm
Location:  Hartselle High School Auditorium (100 Bethel Road.  Hartselle, Al  35640)
The performance is open to the public.

Schedule
Wednesday, March 2nd is an A Day - be prepared to miss 4th block (3rd block is band)
8:30 AM Come to school as normal.  Bring your tuxedo/concert dress, accessories and everything you need for the performance.
11:30 AM - Come to 3rd block band.  Eat lunch as normal, change into your concert uniforms, and make sure everything is loaded.  We are taking the percussion truck and should have plenty of room for anyone that wants to put their case on the truck in addition to the percussion equipment we are bringing.  We are taking some (but not all) percussion equipment.  Clarinets/Flutes should stay on the bus. 
12:45 PM - Meet, double check everything, and get on buses.  Don't forget your MUSIC, Mutes (Brass), extra reeds (WW), and sticks/mallets (percussion).

1:00  PM - Depart on 2 school buses to Hartselle High School.  BUSES WILL NOT STAY WITH US SO DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE BUS!!  Don't take anything you don't need!
2:00 PM - Arrive and wait for instructions.  We will watch bands, unload, and prepare for warm up.  Everything must leave the bus.  
3:30 PM - Warm up
4:00 PM - Performance (open to the public)
4:30 PM - Sight reading
5:00 PM - Load equipment and buses.  We will travel back in concert uniforms.
5:30 PM - Depart for HHS
6:15 PM - Arrive Back at HHS
Class Registration and Band Contracts
We hope you are in the process of thinking about your class options for next year.  Below is a list of the classes we prefer you sign up for when you register.  If you submitted something on paper that says something other than this, it’s ok.  I know registration has started for some grades already.  Remember that the titles of these classes do not matter, so just register the number that you see.  Each class represents a semester and 0.5 credit, but the classes are paired together (you have to register for both to be enrolled).  For those doing marching band and concert band you will sign up for a total of 4 numbers.

​Band contracts will be given out soon and due Friday, April 1st.  This will tell us what your band commitment is for next year (marching band or concert band only.  Football band is no longer an option.  If there is a student that has an activity conflict with marching band, but still wants to do limited marching band we will treat these on an individual basis - there must be a direct conflict for us to consider).  This allows us to prepare accurate numbers for our Fall halftime show.  We spend late spring and summer getting the music and drill complete.  Please be thinking about your commitment for next year. 

Upcoming Schedule
Wednesday, March 9th - Symphonic Band MPA Performance (James Clemens).  3:30 pm 

Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
Saturday, March 5- Winter Guard Competition at Hoover HS
Week of March 24- Color Guard recruitment trips to Middle Schools
Saturday, April 1- SCGC Championships at Spring Valley HS, Columbia, TN
Week of May 2- Color Guard Auditions for 2022 Time- TBA

SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE 

Guard and Percussion may practice after school during Finals week!

Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd - 8:00 am -12:00 pm Rookie Camp for new marchers and leadership. 

Percussion and Guard Camp #1 - Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3.  Times TBA.

Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9th - Leadership training seminar with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Horten for leadership team.

Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th - Make up Rookie Camp for new marchers and limited leadership team.

Percussion and Guard Camp #2 - Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th  Times TBA.  

Band Camp starts July 18th and runs to the first day of school (Tuesday, August 2nd).  Do not plan any vacations or major conflicts starting July 18th if you plan to participate in marching band.  The football band option will no longer be offered starting this coming school year - students must choose between marching band and concert only.

GET YOUR $45 CHECKS TURNED IN TO THE BAND BOX FIRST THING OR BETTER YET - ORDER BY VENMO!

GREAT JOB GUARD!  We are so proud of this Winter Season!  Great showing at Bob Jones!  

The deadline is almost here!  Order your Boston Butt today! 

​Wind Ensemble MPA Schedule and Information

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band are performing at 2 different locations and dates.  This information is for Wind Ensemble only!!  Symphonic Band information should come out next week.

Performance Date:  Wednesday, March 2nd
Performance Time:  4:00 pm
Location:  Hartselle High School Auditorium
The performance is open to the public.

Schedule
Wednesday, March 2nd is an A Day - be prepared to miss 4th block (3rd block in band)
8:30 AM Come to school as normal.  Bring your tuxedo/concert dress, accessories and everything you need for the performance.
11:30 AM - Come to 3rd block band.  Eat lunch as normal, change into your concert uniforms, and make sure everything is loaded.  We are taking the percussion truck and should have plenty of room for anyone that wants to put their case on the truck in addition to the percussion equipment we are bringing.  We are taking some (but not all) percussion equipment.  Clarinets/Flutes should stay on the bus. 
12:45 PM - Meet, double check everything, and get on buses.  Don't forget your MUSIC, Mutes (Brass), extra reeds (WW), and sticks/mallets (percussion).

1:00  PM - Depart on 2 school buses to Hartselle High School.  BUSES WILL NOT STAY WITH US SO DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE BUS!!
2:00 PM - Arrive and wait for instructions.  We will watch bands, unload, and prepare for warm up.  Everything must leave the bus.  
3:30 PM - Warm up
4:00 PM - Performance (open to the public)
4:30 PM - Sight reading
5:00 PM - Load equipment and buses.  We will travel back in concert uniforms.
5:30 PM - Depart for HHS
6:15 PM - Arrive Back at HHS

Recruiting Trip

The Wind Ensemble is planning to go to Hampton Cove on Friday, March 4th during class and panther hour.  They should be back by 4th block.  We are planning to carpool to this event instead of a bus.  A form will be coming home soon.   The wind ensemble class and the middle school 8th grade classes are at roughly the same time.

Upcoming Schedule
Wednesday, March 2nd - Wind Ensemble MPA Performance (Hartselle)
Wednesday, March 9th - Symphonic Band MPA Performance (James Clemens)

Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
Saturday, March 5- Winter Guard Competition at Hoover HS

Week of March 24- Color Guard recruitment trips to Middle Schools
Saturday, April 1- SCGC Championships at Spring Valley HS, Columbia, TN
Week of May 2- Color Guard Auditions for 2022 Time- TBA

SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE 

Guard and Percussion may practice after school during Finals week!

Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd - 8:00 am -12:00 pm Rookie Camp for new marchers and leadership. 

Percussion and Guard Camp #1 - Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3.  Times TBA.

Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9th - Leadership training seminar with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Horten for leadership team.

Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th - Make up Rookie Camp for new marchers and limited leadership team.

Percussion and Guard Camp #2 - Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th  Times TBA.  

Band Camp starts July 18th and runs to the first day of school (Tuesday, August 2nd).  Do not plan any vacations or major conflicts startingJuly 18th if you plan to participate in marching band.  The football band option will no longer be offered starting this coming school year - students must choose between marching band and concert only.

DISTRICT HONOR BAND!! Proud of these fine ambassadors of the Band… and all of Huntsville High!
Leah Funderburg, Noah Little, Daniel Starnes, Jason Wimsett, Matthew Hutcherson, Kristina Olszowy, Grace Bradt, Jillian Boles, Maggie Tonsmeire, Stuart Tankesley and Clinician Rossano Galante.

​Weekly Schedule
Monday -Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Winter Guard - Goodies with the Guard at Bob Jones
Tuesday - Wind Ensemble 4:00-5:30 pm.  Future band member meeting / 8th grade student meeting - 6:00 pm Band room.
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Friday - Off.  
Saturday - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS.

Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
Saturday, March 5- Winter Guard Competition at Hoover HS

Week of March 24- Color Guard recruitment trips to Middle Schools
Saturday, April 1- SCGC Championships at Spring Valley HS, Columbia, TN
Week of May 2- Color Guard Auditions for 2022 Time- TBA

Upcoming Schedule
February 21st - Last Orlando Payment Due!
February 26th - Mattress Fundraiser!
Wednesday, March 2nd - Wind Ensemble MPA Performance (Hartselle)
Wednesday, March 9th - Symphonic Band MPA Performance (James Clemens)

Mattress Fundraiser
Our 5th annual Mattress Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, February 26th, from 10am to 5pm! All mattresses are made new with full manufacturer’s warranties. Financing, layaway, and delivery are available!  We need your help over the next few weeks to get the word out in the community. Here's how you can help our band and your child.
 1.   Help find at least 1 person who needs a mattress set and get them to commit to come by our sale on Saturday, February 26th. Most of our sales will come from the efforts of parents and band members who find people who need a mattress. 
 2.  Go to our Facebook event page, click that you are "going" to the event, and "invite" all your friends.  If we have 100 parents, with 100 friends each, we have just reached 10,000 people! Here is the link to our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/980036969523375
3.  Earn money! For every referral purchase of a mattress or adjustable base, you earn money toward your child’s account!

Thanks in advance for your help in getting the word out about this fundraiser!

Parents!  We need Volunteers! 
​
Mattress Sale - 26 February
MPA - 2 March
Boston Butt Pickup - 5 March

Sign up through Charms or send an email to [email protected].

SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE 

Guard and Percussion may practice after school during Finals week!

Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd - 8:00 am -12:00 pm Rookie Camp for new marchers and leadership. 

Percussion and Guard Camp #1 - Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3.  Times TBA.

Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9th - Leadership training seminar with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Horten for leadership team.

Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th - Make up Rookie Camp for new marchers and limited leadership team.

Percussion and Guard Camp #2 - Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th  Times TBA.  

Band Camp starts July 20th and runs to the first day of school (Tuesday, August 2nd).  Do not plan any vacations or major conflicts starting July 20th if you plan to participate in marching band.  The football band option will no longer be offered starting this coming school year - students must choose between marching band and concert only.

Disney/Universal 2022 - April 20-24, 2022.


FAQ:  Is it too late to sign up?
No.  If you sign up late you will need to make sure and make all missed payments.  Keep in mind we are now making decisions based on the current number of people going like rooming, music, and other things that are number dependent.  If we reach bus capacity or run into a situation that would significantly impact the price or quality of the trip, we may have to close registration.  If you sign up after we do rooming lists, we will do our best to accomodate however your options may be limited as to who you stay with.  All trips must be paid for in full by February 21st (firm deadline for any adds!) 

To register or to acces your account: 
https://www.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-disney-trip-2022-ur-tours-and-events-orlando-fl-usa-91214405. 

Band trips are open to ALL students in the band program, which includes anyone in a band class including Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Color Guard, or Percussion.  

Trip Insurance
https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=137699&guid=ddd54d8958fa4bb4abd73057125adb02

This ink will allow you to purchase the Group travel protection plan for your trip. Rates are based on overall trip cost and not age. You will need to enter the cost of your full trip cost and make your purchase prior to final trip payment.   For questions on the plan, coverage or procedures, please contact the Group Desk at Travel Insured 844-440-8113.

Anyone going is VERY strongly encouraged to purchase "Cancel for any reason" trip insurance.  You will find an option to purchase "Cancel for any reason" trip insurance on the website or you can use your own insurance to do so.  Anyone without "Cancel for any reason" trip insurance is risking not receiving a refund if the trip were to be cancelled or you were not allowed to go due to quarantine/Covid.  A form will be out soon to indicate your choice with this.  In the case of the trip insurance offered by our travel company, you can purchase it anytime up to the last payment.  Once you have paid your trip in full, you are not eligible to receive trip insurance. 

Payment Schedule:

Deposit of $250 due by Monday, November 29th.
$300 payment due by Friday, December 24th
$300 payment due by Friday, January 21st
Remaining balance due by Monday, February 21st

Do not submit payments to the band box!​​

Chaperones

Chaperones that want to go should register like a student, but there are adult options in the registration.  Adults can sign up for rooms of 2 or single rooms.

​Weekly Schedule
Monday -Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  Color Guard 4-6 pm
Tuesday - Wind Ensemble 4:00-5:30 pm
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Friday - Off.  District Honor Band for those that made it at Grissom High School
Saturday - District Honor Band at Grissom High School

District Honor Band - Friday, February 11 - Saturday, February 12th.
   If you made district honor band at Grissom High School, information can be found here:   http://shorturl.at/gjoK4.  Please make sure you are on time to every rehearsal!

Upcoming ScheduleTuesday, February 15th - upcoming 9th grade/ current 8th grade meeting 6:00 pm HHS.
February 21st - Last Orlando Payment Due!
Wednesday, March 2nd - Wind Ensemble MPA Performance (Hartselle)
Wednesday, March 9th - Symphonic Band MPA Performance (James Clemens)

Mattress Fundraiser

Our 5th annual Mattress Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, February 26th, from 10am to 5pm! All mattresses are made new with full manufacturer’s warranties. Financing, layaway, and delivery are available!  We need your help over the next few weeks to get the word out in the community. Here's how you can help our band and your child.
 
1.   Help find at least 1 person who needs a mattress set and get them to commit to come by our sale on Saturday, February 26th. Most of our sales will come from the efforts of parents and band members who find people who need a mattress. 
 
2.  Go to our Facebook event page, click that you are "going" to the event, and "invite" all your friends.  If we have 100 parents, with 100 friends each, we have just reached 10,000 people! Here is the link to our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/980036969523375

3.  Earn money! For every referral purchase of a mattress or adjustable base, you earn money toward your child’s account!​
Thanks in advance for your help in getting the word out about this fundraiser! 

Please participate in our BBQ fundraiser - you truly won't get better smoked butts anywhere!  $45 gets you fed for days and you really help the band.  We need to sell 350 Butts - please spread the word.  Special thanks to Premier Bank of the South for purchasing 10!  Download your order form right here!

​SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE 
Guard and Percussion may practice after school during Finals week!
Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd - 8:00 am -12:00 pm Rookie Camp for new marchers and leadership. 
Percussion and Guard Camp #1 - Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3.  Times TBA.

Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9th - Leadership training seminar with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Horten for leadership team.

Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th - Make up Rookie Camp for new marchers and limited leadership team.

Percussion and Guard Camp #2 - Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th  Times TBA.  

Band Camp starts July 20th and runs to the first day of school (Tuesday, August 2nd).  Do not plan any vacations or major conflicts starting July 20th if you plan to participate in marching band.  The football band option will no longer be offered starting this coming school year - students must choose between marching band and concert only.

Disney/Universal 2022 - April 20-24, 2022.
FAQ:  Is it too late to sign up?
No.  If you sign up late you will need to make sure and make all missed payments.  Keep in mind we are now making decisions based on the current number of people going like rooming, music, and other things that are number dependent.  If we reach bus capacity or run into a situation that would significantly impact the price or quality of the trip, we may have to close registration.  If you sign up after we do rooming lists, we will do our best to accomodate however your options may be limited as to who you stay with.  All trips must be paid for in full by February 21st (firm deadline for any adds!) 

To register or to acces your account: 
https://www.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-disney-trip-2022-ur-tours-and-events-orlando-fl-usa-91214405. 

 Band trips are open to ALL students in the band program, which includes anyone in a band class including Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Color Guard, or Percussion.  

Trip Insurance
https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=137699&guid=ddd54d8958fa4bb4abd73057125adb02

This ink will allow you to purchase the Group travel protection plan for your trip. Rates are based on overall trip cost and not age. You will need to enter the cost of your full trip cost and make your purchase prior to final trip payment.   For questions on the plan, coverage or procedures, please contact the Group Desk at Travel Insured 844-440-8113.

Anyone going is VERY strongly encouraged to purchase "Cancel for any reason" trip insurance.  You will find an option to purchase "Cancel for any reason" trip insurance on the website or you can use your own insurance to do so.  Anyone without "Cancel for any reason" trip insurance is risking not receiving a refund if the trip were to be cancelled or you were not allowed to go due to quarantine/Covid.  A form will be out soon to indicate your choice with this.  In the case of the trip insurance offered by our travel company, you can purchase it anytime up to the last payment.  Once you have paid your trip in full, you are not eligible to receive trip insurance. 

Payment Schedule:

Deposit of $250 due by Monday, November 29th.
$300 payment due by Friday, December 24th
$300 payment due by Friday, January 21st
Remaining balance due by Monday, February 21st

Do not submit payments to the band box!​​

Chaperones

Chaperones that want to go should register like a student, but there are adult options in the registration.  Adults can sign up for rooms of 2 or single rooms.