Members of HHS Percussion took time out of their day to play at HCES on Friday. Pictured from left to right: Aubrey Parrish, Roxie Foster, L Mooney, Carter West, Cayden Bartlett, Sheadon Kirsch, Jace Boudreaux, Lily Clark, Billy Kynard, Tyler Smouse, Jacob Black, Aiden Hall. Thank you guys for representing our program so well!!!

Monday-Wind Ensemble - trip to Blossomwood (carpool) during class.  Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:30 pm.   Tuesday-Off.  Winter Guard 4-6 (last winter guard practice!!)
Wednesday-Off
Thursday-Off.  
Friday-Off (no guard practice)
Saturday-Winter Guard Championships - Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, Kentucky)

Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble will plan to rehearse next after school April 16.

Blossomwood Pep Rally
Wear your band polo or have your band polo on Monday to wear to Blossomwood.  Students should eat first lunch then we will head over to Blossomwood via carpool.  I have asked any students (or parents) who aren't comfortable with carpooling, to let me know and we will make a plan.  The performance is at 1 and we should be back by 4th block or shortly after the beginning of 4th.    

Percussion Ensemble and Chamber music concert - Thursday, April 18th

This concert is coming up soon!  We hope you will join us with one of our favorite concerts of the year at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.  In addition to our percussion ensemble performing, we open this concert to solos, duets, and other small groups to perform!
Students who would like to sign up to perform, need to sign up here.

Solo and Ensemble - May 4th
Solo and Ensemble is another optional opportunity students have.  This year it is Saturday, May 4th at Priceville High School.  Students must provide their own transportation to and from the event.  The cost is $10 per solo and $5 per person, per event for performances involving more than 1 student and will be charged to your charms account.   If you are planning to go to prom that evening, you can request a morning time.  
Click here to register

The deadline to register is next Friday, April 5th.  

Tri-M Honor Society
Tri-M is a national music honor society.  We have a chapter here at Huntsville that Mrs. Coleman (our choir director) sponsors.  It is a service organization.  Students who participate get a special cord for graduation.  
Click here if you are interested in joining.

Winter Guard Schedule 23-24 - "Bluebird"
Rehearsal Schedule
Last after school rehearsal will be this Tuesday!  We will not have any more after school practices this year.  We still have auditions after school.

Championship Schedule - This Saturday!
9:30 am Meet at ENTRANCE 3 of Diddle Arena (please let Mrs. Rogers know if you need help finding a ride - we are carpooling) 
12:11 pm - Warm up starts
12:30 pm PERFORMANCE
3:50 pm - FULL RETREAT awards ceremony (all guard members on the floor for awards)

SCGC Color Guard Championships take place at Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, Kentucky) - E.A. Diddle Arena - Facilities - Western Kentucky University Athletics (wkusports.com)

Tickets for spectators for Championships can be purchased here:  2024 SCGC Color Guard Championships (SATURDAY) Tickets, Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite  parking in Parking Structure PS2 is included in the cost of the ticket.

Full schedule of color guards can be found here:  SCGC CG Championships (Saturday) Schedule (scgconline.org)

Recruiting Trips
We are working with our middle schools to perform for the 8th grade students the week of April 15 - 19th.  Details upcoming....  It is most likely early morning performances and we plan to carpool.

Summer Schedule 2024
April 29-May 3-Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm.
Week of May 6 - Auditions in Class for 24-25 school year ( 9th grade after school)
May 10-11-Marching Percussion Auditions - Fri - 4-8, Saturday 8:30-12:30 (required for all percussion in marching band).
May 28-31 (Tuesday-Friday) Rookie Camp 8 -12 (required for new members and leadership team), Color Guard Camp.
June 30-July 2-Leadership Camp.  Sunday, June 30th will be afternoon/evening.  July 1st and 2nd - all day. (leadership team only)
July 10-12-Make up Rookie Camp 8-12.  Marching Percussion Camp 12-4. (required for percussion in marching band)
July 15 - 19-Band Camp Week #1.  All Day.  (required for all marching band students)
July 22-26-Band Camp Week #2.  All day (required for all marching band students).  Band Camp on July 26th will dismiss at noon.
Juily 29-31 Additional rehearsals 6-9 pm.
July 26-optional trip to DCI in Murfreesboro for additional cost.

Upcoming Events
TBA - recruiting trips to our middle schools.
Tuesday, April 16th - Percussion Ensemble trip to Percussion Day at Austin HS.
Wednesday, April 17th - Kick off of our last fundraiser for the year - bringing back crazy socks! (2 weeks)
Thursday, April 18 - Percussion Ensemble / Small Ensemble Concert  7:00 pm HHS Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 23 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm HHS Auditorium
April 27-29 All State Band (for those selected)
April 29-May 3 - Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm 
May 4 - Solo and Ensemble at Priceville (also prom).

Click the Instagram link below to follow this Talented Trumpet section. They are awesome!

The Band is looking for the next Hospitality coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year. This position entails coordinating band camp lunches and coordinating the band banquet. If you are interested in filling this position, please contact Kelly Parrish.  [email protected]

The band is also looking for the next Transportation Leader for next year. This position is responsible for coordinating the band truck and trailer drivers for all football games, competitions, and various other events. If you are interested in helping with this need, please contact Kelly Parrish.  [email protected]

Monday-Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:30 pm. 
Tuesday-Off 
Wednesday-Off
Thursday-Off.  
Friday-Off.   Band Contracts Due!  Percussion at HCES(see below for details)

Schedule for Percussion Friday March 29th
Friday March 29th at Hampton Cove Elementary School

• Percussion meet at HCES at 8:30 am

• Play for the event at 9:00 am

• Head back to school after the event (I don’t anticipate the event last but about 30-45mins). 
• 9:30 - 9:45 head back to HHS for the rest of the school day.

• All marching drums need to be taken home Thursday after school and brought to HCES Friday morning. If a student is not able to take their drum home Thursday, please let Mr. Kirk know so he can make other arrangements!

Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble will plan to rehearse next after school April 16.
On April 1st (during class time), we are planning to go play at the Blossomwood Elementary pep rally by carpooling.  

Band Contracts - Due 3/29
Band Contracts were handed out before spring break and are due back by the last school day of March for everyone except seniors.  You can find the electronic copy of our band contract here.  Contracts can be emailed back to a director or placed in the box labeled "Band Contracts" in the band room.  

Winter Guard Schedule 23-24 - "Bluebird"

Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesdays from 4-6 pm and Fridays before competitions from 4-5 pm.

 Competition Schedule (open to the public with purchase of a ticket)
April 6 - SCGC Championships (Bowling Green, Kentucky)-CARPOOL (Change!!!  The feedback I have received from students and parents is that many people want to drive up and stay the night, so we will not use a school bus)!

Summer Schedule 2024
April 29-May 3-Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm.
Week of May 6 - Auditions in Class for 24-25 school year ( 9th grade after school)
May 10-11-Marching Percussion Auditions - Fri - 4-8, Saturday 8:30-12:30 (required for all percussion in marching band).
May 28-31 (Tuesday-Friday) Rookie Camp 8 -12 (required for new members and leadership team), Color Guard Camp.
June 30-July 2-Leadership Camp.  Sunday, June 30th will be afternoon/evening.  July 1st and 2nd - all day. (leadership team only)
July 10-12-Make up Rookie Camp 8-12.  Marching Percussion Camp 12-4. (required for percussion in marching band)
July 15 - 19-Band Camp Week #1.  All Day.  (required for all marching band students)
July 22-26-Band Camp Week #2.  All day (required for all marching band students).  Band Camp on July 26th will dismiss at noon.
Juily 29-31 Additional rehearsals 6-9 pm.
July 26-optional trip to DCI in Murfreesboro for additional cost.

Upcoming Events
TBA - recruiting trips to our middle schools.
Saturday, April 6 - Winter Guard Championships - Western Kentucky University
Thursday, April 18 - Percussion Ensemble / Small Ensemble Concert  7:00 pm HHS Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 23 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm HHS Auditorium

Click the link above to follow these cool cats on Instagram! We have some awesome saxes. 

There are upwards of 30 marching uniforms that still have not been turned in. Please get these jackets back in as soon as possible so the final inventory can be done. 

Class of 2024 parents, you should have received an email from [email protected] several weeks ago with the topic: Band Banquet Video.  If you did not receive it, we may have the wrong contact information for you and need you to send an email to [email protected] with your Senior's full name. Please respond to the email with your photos and information as soon as possible so Marvin can be working on the video.

Concert pictures will be taken on April 23rd beginning at 5:30 before the Spring Concert.

**Mark your calendars** The Band Banquet will be held at Stovehouse on May 17th! The theme this year is 'Musicians through the Ages'. More details will follow as we get closer to the event.

To help in planning, here are the band fees and due dates for the 2024-25 school year:
Marching band fees - $750
Color guard fees - $750
Concert only fees - $375
Siblings are at 50% of applicable fee
 
Due dates:

• To receive a 5% discount, pay in full by Rookie Camp (May 28-31).  Marching band discounted amount is $712.50; Concert band discounted amount is $356.25
• If you want to break it up into three payments:

o   1st payment due by Rookie camp (May 28-31)
o   2nd payment due by Band Camp Week #1 (July 15-19)
o   3rd payment due by the Fall Concert (usually early November)

Monday-Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:30 pm. 
Tuesday-Off (see new wind ensemble schedule below)
Wednesday-Off
Thursday-Off.  
Friday-Off.  

Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble will plan to rehearse next after school April 16.
On April 1st (during class time), we are planning to go play at the Blossomwood Elementary pep rally by carpooling.  

Band Contracts - Due 3/29
Band Contracts were handed out before spring break and are due back by the last school day of March for everyone except seniors.  You can find the electronic copy of our band contract here.  Contracts can be emailed back to a director or placed in the box labeled "Band Contracts" in the band room.  

2024-25 Course Registration 
Band Contracts will be distributed after MPA will be due by the last day of March.   It will include the same options as before (no changes).  Marching Band option or Concert only option.   

A Day Concert Band Class (required)
9th Grade  Concert Band II 05102G1002 (1.0 - Full year)
10th Grade Concert Band III 05102G1003  (1.0 - Full year)
11th Grade Concert Band IV 05102G1004 (1.0 - Full year)
12th Grade Concert Band V 05102G1005 (1.0 - Full year)

B Day  Marching Band Class
9th Grade - Marching Band II 05103G1002 (1.0 Full year)
10th Grade - Marching Band III 05103G1003 (1.0 Full year)
11th Grade - Marching Band IV 05103G1004 (1.0 Full year)
12th Grade - Marching Band V 05103G1005 (1.0 Full year)

Color Guard
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I 05106G10I1 (1.0 Full year)

3rd Band Class (aid for band and practice time for 11th or 12th grade for those interested).
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II 05106G10I2


Winter Guard Schedule 23-24 - "Bluebird"

Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesdays from 4-6 pm and Fridays before competitions from 4-5 pm.

 Competition Schedule (open to the public with purchase of a ticket)
April 6 - SCGC Championships (Bowling Green, Kentucky)-CARPOOL (Change!!!  The feedback I have received from students and parents is that many people want to drive up and stay the night, so we will not use a school bus)!

Summer Schedule 2024
April 29-May 3-Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm.
Week of May 6 - Auditions in Class for 24-25 school year ( 9th grade after school)
May 10-11-Marching Percussion Auditions - Fri - 4-8, Saturday 8:30-12:30 (required for all percussion in marching band).
May 28-31 (Tuesday-Friday) Rookie Camp 8 -12 (required for new members and leadership team), Color Guard Camp.
June 30-July 2-Leadership Camp.  Sunday, June 30th will be afternoon/evening.  July 1st and 2nd - all day. (leadership team only)
July 10-12-Make up Rookie Camp 8-12.  Marching Percussion Camp 12-4. (required for percussion in marching band)
July 15 - 19-Band Camp Week #1.  All Day.  (required for all marching band students)
July 22-26-Band Camp Week #2.  All day (required for all marching band students).  Band Camp on July 26th will dismiss at noon.
Juily 29-31 Additional rehearsals 6-9 pm.
July 26-optional trip to DCI in Murfreesboro for additional cost.

Upcoming Events
TBA - recruiting trips to our middle schools.
Saturday, April 6 - Winter Guard Championships - Western Kentucky University
Thursday, April 18 - Percussion Ensemble / Small Ensemble Concert  7:00 pm HHS Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 23 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm HHS Auditorium

Congratulations to Mr. Tankesley, Mr. Kirk and the entire Wind Ensemble for an absolutely fantastic performance at the CBDNA conference in Memphis this week. You all represented Huntsville with such class. It was a special treat to find out Benjamin Horne, the composer of Deep River, was in attendance for our performance of his piece. 

REMINDER: Marching uniforms are past due to be turned in! If you haven't turned yours in, make sure you do so this week. 

There are still volunteer spots that need to be filled for MPA Wednesday March 6th. We will be riding on 4 HCS school buses and need 2 adults per bus to chaperone. If you are available to help, please sign up in Charms under symphonic band MPA at James Clemens High School.

Spring ​Concert pictures will be taken on April 23rd beginning at 5:30 before the Spring Concert.