Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Color Guard 4-6
Tuesday -  ACT Day - No rehearsal
Wednesday - Off.  Jones Valley Elementary performance - leadership team - 7:15 am!
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Friday - Off.  BAND CONTRACTS DUE


REMINDER: PLEASE SETTLE UP YOUR BAND FEES.  NEXT WEEK, WE TURN IN A ROSTER TO THE SCHOOL OF THOSE WHO HAVEN'T PAID.  
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2023-24 Trip

We have a major announcement to share at the booster meeting on Monday, April 4th .  It is regarding an acceptance and invitation to a special event in 2023-24.

Band Booster Meeting and Orlando Trip Meeting

We will have a full band booster meeting on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 pm in the band room.  
The second part of this meeting will be regarding information for our Orlando trip.

Information on medication and medication collection will be sent out this coming week.  We will plan to collect medication at the meeting on April 4th.  

Audition Music

Concert Ensemble Auditions for Fall 2022 will take place the week of May 2nd during class.  Upcoming 9th graders will be after school (Monday - Woodwinds, Tuesday - Brass, Thursday - Percussion)

The music can be accessed here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nH0VcLiY6zHPC0IiN9R1tGQehIeq7vDP?usp=sharing

Orlando Information
Trip Meeting for parents/students during our booster meeting on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 pm in the Band room.  We will have chaperone assignments and itineraries this night in addition to other details!

Medication information was sent out in a separate email this week.  You can turn in medication at the meeting (starting at 5:30 pm) or to the school nurse during regular school hours.

EXTRA REHEARSAL:  We will have a rehearsal on Wednesday, April 13th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm for everyone going to Orlando.  This is a parade rehearsal and will be outside.  All students going (even those that weren't in marching band) we are planning to march the parade.  Students that do not have a uniform will be fitted in the coming weeks by Mrs. Eversole and Mrs. Jackson.

Marching Uniform:  You will need your FULL marching uniform for the Disney Trip.  Disney has a strict policy to make sure everyone is uniform (including shoes, socks, gloves, etc).  Please make sure you track these down!

Drum Major Auditions for 22-23

Because of the amount of things going on right now, we are moving drum major auditions to Thursday, May 12th.  If you want to audition it is highly recommended that you attend the drum major audition clinics held by our current drum majors.  Please see Zacc or Jillian for information  

Jones Valley Elementary Performance

We are taking a small pep band (mostly leadership team) for a performance at Jones Valley Elementary on Wednesday, March 30th.  We will meet at 7:15 am at JVES and perform from 7:30 am to 8:00 am.  After the performance we will head to school to B1 class and should be on time or very close.  

Upcoming Wind Ensemble rehearsals
Thursday, March 31th    (no rehearsal on the 29th due to ACT)
Tuesday, April 5th  (no rehearsal the 7th due to all state)
Thursday, April 14th (marching band Orlando rehearsal on the 13th)
Tuesday, April 26th

Upcoming Schedule
Monday, April 4th Booster and Orlando Trip Meeting - 6:00 pm Band Room

April 7-9 - All State Band in Mobile for those going
Wednesday, April 13th 4-5 pm  Orlando Rehearsal!!
April 20-25 - Orlando Trip!!
Thursday, April 28 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Thursday, May 5 - Percussion Ensemble / Chamber Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Friday, May 13th - Band Banquet - Information Forthcoming.

Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
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.

Weekly Schedule - March 21-25
Monday - Off (Symphonic Band resumes next week)
Tuesday -  Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Friday - Off

Band Booster Meeting and Orlando Trip Meeting

We will have a full band booster meeting on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 pm in the band room.  
The second part of this meeting will be regarding information for our Orlando trip.

Information on medication and medication collection will be sent out this coming week.  We will plan to collect medication at the meeting on April 4th.  

Band Contracts - Due Friday, April 1
Band contracts were passed out the Friday before spring break in class.  They can also be found by clicking this link   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. 
Jones Valley Elementary Performance

We are taking a small pep band (mostly leadership team) for a performance at Jones Valley Elementary on Wednesday, March 30th.  We will meet at 7:15 am at JVES and perform from 7:30 am to 8:00 am.  After the performance we will head to school to B1 class and should be on time or very close.  
 
Upcoming Schedule
Friday, April 1 - Band Contracts Due for 22/23
Monday, April 4th Booster and Orlando Trip Meeting - 6:00 pm Band Room

April 7-9 - All State Band in Mobile for those going
Week of April 11-15 - Drum Major Auditions - TBA
April 20-25 - Orlando Trip!!
Thursday, April 28 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Thursday, May 5 - Percussion Ensemble / Chamber Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Friday, May 13th - Band Banquet - Information Forthcoming.


Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
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


It’s the time of year for drum major auditions! If you are interested in attending drum major clinics hosted by the current drum majors, click this link to join a groupme full of information: https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq 

Students who are interested in being a drum major are encouraged to attend the clinics even if they’re not positive they want to try out or not. Drum major clinics are very low-pressure and a great way to prepare. Students will learn conducting basics, interview skills, and what being a drum major is all about. We hope to see lots of competition band members there!

https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq





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.It’s the time of year for drum major auditions! If you are interested in attending drum major clinics hosted by the current drum majors, click this link to join a groupme full of information: https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq 

Students who are interested in being a drum major are encouraged to attend the clinics even if they’re not positive they want to try out or not. Drum major clinics are very low-pressure and a great way to prepare. Students will learn conducting basics, interview skills, and what being a drum major is all about. We hope to see lots of competition band members there!

https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq

​Weekly Schedule
Monday - Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  Color Guard 4-6
Tuesday - Off (No Wind Ensemble rehearsal - will resume after spring break)
Wednesday - SYMPHONIC BAND - MPA PERFORMANCE at James Clemens HS.
Thursday - Off (No Wind Ensemble rehearsal - will resume after spring break)
Friday - Off

​Symphonic Band MPA Schedule and Information

Performance Date:  Wednesday, March 9th
Performance Time:  4:00 pm
Location:  James Clemens HS Auditorium (11306 County Line Road.  Madison, Al)
The performance is open to the public.

Schedule
Mrs. Connell gave each student a detailed schedule of the event during class.  Students should make sure and bring their concert uniform to the band room to hang up on Wednesday morning.  Students will eat lunch as normal at HHS before departing for James Clemens.  Students should be back by 6:00 pm.

Band Booster Meeting and Orlando Trip Meeting

We will have a full band booster meeting on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 pm in the band room.  
The second part of this meeting will be regarding information for our Orlando trip.

Information on medication and medication collection will be sent out this coming week.  We will plan to collect medication at the meeting on April 4th.  

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 passed out this week and due by 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
Friday, April 1 - Band Contracts Due for 22/23
Monday, April 4th Booster and Orlando Trip Meeting - 6:00 pm Band Room

April 7-9 - All State Band in Mobile for those going
Week of April 11-15 - Drum Major Auditions - TBA
April 20-25 - Orlando Trip!!
Thursday, April 28 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Thursday, May 5 - Percussion Ensemble / Chamber Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Friday, May 13th - Band Banquet - Information Forthcoming.

Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
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.