Schedule for the week April 26-30 
Monday –  Symphonic Band 4:00-5:30.  Color Guard Auditions 4-6 FA Cafeteria.   https://youtu.be/7RDHRb5StkU
Tuesday – Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.  Color Guard Auditions 4-6 FA Cafeteria.  
Wednesday – Banquet Planning Committee meeting at 6:30 pm - Band room (all welcome!).  Color Guard Auditions 4-6 FA Cafeteria.  
Thursday –   Spring Concert!  Color Guard Auditions 4-6 FA Cafeteria.  
​Friday – Color Guard Auditions 4-6 FA Cafeteria.  

*** BAND BANQUET COMMITTEE MEETING  - CONTACT KIM EJIDE kimberlyejide@yahoo.com - Let's send out the Seniors with a great night!  We need you! 

SCROLL DOWN TO LEARN ABOUT WAYS TO MAKE $$ FOR YOUR BAND ACCOUNT!  - CONTACT SHERRI POLZIN FOR ANY QUESTIONS AFTER READING BELOW!!! hhsbandvbc@gmail.com.

Spring Concert Information
This Thursday, April 29th - HHS Auditorium  7:00 pm
Call Time:  6:15 pm  Seated at 6:30 (Symphonic Band on stage, Wind Ensemble in Bandroom)
Student Dress:  Concert Dresses and Tuxedos.

We are not going to be using the ticketing system for this event or marking off seats.  We request that your family spread out in the auditorium to the extent possible.  Mask-wearing is required as it is at all activities on HCS property.  
End of year information for uniforms, school instruments, and finances:
Uniform:  Concert uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned with the dry cleaning receipt by May 12.  If there is no receipt of cleaning, the student's Charms account will be charged a fee.

School instruments:  All school owned instruments must be serviced by Southeastern Music and returned to the school for inventory by May 14.  A repair ticket must accompany the instrument in order for the student not to be charged for any additional repairs.  If the instrument is not ready for pick up, a repair ticket must be turned in by May 14.  Marching horns will not be distributed until inventory is complete.  

Finances:  If you have an outstanding balance due in your band account, these need to be addressed ASAP by contacting Brenda Tapia or Darin Miller.  Records of unpaid dues are kept with the school as well as the band boosters and can follow a student through other school activities.  It can also impact your ability to participate in the graduation ceremony or other graduation activities when you are a senior. 

Drum Majors
Congratulations to our 2021-22 Drum Majors, Zacc Lindon and Jillian Boles.

Leadership Sessions - Come learn about leadership and what it takes to be a leader in the HHS Band!
Auditions and clinics for our leadership team will take place May 10-13 (Monday - Thursday) from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.   This is open to anyone who wants to be section leader, librarian, truck crew, band captain, percussion captain, or color guard captain.  In addition to these sessions, student will complete an application and do an interview with a director.   

District Honor Band 2021
District Honor Band is coming up May 7-8 at Sparkman High School.  This was rescheduled because of COVID from an original February date.  
Rehearsals will take place Friday evening, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon.  There will be a concert Saturday evening in the new Sparkman HS Auditorium.   A full schedule and more details will be released in the next few weeks.  
2021 District honor band members:
Drew Blankenship
Jillian Boles
 Grace Bradt
 Alton Hudson
 Matthew Hutcherson
 Allie Polzin
Chase Ruffing
Gabbi Smith
Daniel Starnes
Nathan Strohman
Maggie Tonsmeire

Concert Auditions for Fall 2021
Concert audition music was released on Schoology.  All students in band during the 2021-22 school year must complete an audition.  Auditions consist of playing all 12 major scales, chromatic scale, the prepare exercise, and sight reading!  Auditions will take place in class May 3-7.  8th grade (upcoming 9th grade students will audition after school.)
 Marching Percussion Camp and Auditions for Fall 2021
Percussionists in marching band will need to come to marching percussion auditions on April 22, May 6, and May 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the band room.  You will be working with our percussion staff (Mr. Ailor, Mr. Lomax, and their helpers) and trying to place you on percussion instruments for the marching season.
  Band Banquet - Friday, May 14th
The band banquet is set for the evening of Friday, May 14th at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.  It will be an outdoor event.  Students and families are invited.  We will have BBQ catered by Brent Bourland, a band parent and a part of a BBQ team that competes on the Netflix series "Bama-Q!"  
More information to come!
Upcoming Dates for Spring and Summer 2021
Performances (edited 3/12 to update percussion concert date; 3/18 drum major auditions and band banquet added.  Edited 4/1 – removed Graduation. Edit 4/23 - Added leadership training July 8-10)
Thursday, April 29th - Spring Concert (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band)
Tuesday, May 11th - Percussion Ensemble and Solo Concert  (Percussionists in 4B Class and others involved)
Friday, May 14– Band Banquet.  Huntsville Botanical Gardens
 Auditions for Fall 2021 and Summer Dates
May 6, 11, 13  Marching Percussion Camp/Auditions  6:00 – 8:00 pm
May 3-7      Fall 2021 Concert Band Auditions 
May 10-14  Leadership Auditions and Interviews.  Exact events TBA.
Tues-Fri, June 1-4 Rookie Camp (required for all new members and leadership except color guard)  8:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 7-11  Color Guard Summer Camp.  All day.
Tuesdays from 5-8 in June Percussion Summer Camps  5:00-8:00 pm
Thurs-Saturday July 8-10  Drum Major and Leadership team training.
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Make-up Rookie Camp (new members).  Please email stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org if you need to attend them make up rookie camp (unable to attend in May).  8:00-12:00.  
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Color guard camp  Times TBA
July 19(Monday) – beginning of Band Camp!! All students that participate in marching band are required to attend.  Any student not attending in full will not have a spot in the marching band.  Please address any conflicts with a director ASAP!  All Day!
 
 HCS 21-22 Calendar:  https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/sites/default/files/2021-22%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20v2.pdf

​Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed for APRIL and MAY. 

Concerts are now being scheduled for the VBC!!!  

Please see the links below! (Please note you must have completed Vendor Responsibility Training with the VBC in order to sign up for wristbanding)  

Wristband HOCKEY APRIL SIGNUP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april


Wristband HOCKEY MAY SIGNUP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-maywristband


Wristband CONCERTS signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april2

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Concession HOCKEY signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april1


Concessions CONCERT signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april3


Above are LINKS to sign up and work concessions for APRIL. Each event worked will earn money for your student’s band account and the band itself! A great way to earn and pay for existing band fees or earn for future expenses.  TONS OF GREAT WAYS TO EARN MONEY!!
Please note the following information when working concessions at the VBC

• Must sign up through the Sign Up Genius Link below!
• Various shifts available - Read through dates and times!
• Sign in on the HHS Band CONCESSIONS Volunteer Sheet in the Concessions Office
• Must be 16yrs or older to work. No experience necessary, someone from the VBC will train you if necessary.
• If parents or siblings are working on behalf of a band student please note the students name next to your name when signing in on the volunteer sheet.

SHOUT OUTS & THANK YOUs to the following people for volunteering at the VBC and helping out the band...Criag Boudreaux, Jen Skupien, and Marcia Flateau.  Much appreciation to all of you for volunteering!!

Contact Sheri Polzin for any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities at the VBC hhsbandvbc@gmail.com.

Schedule for the week April 19-23
 Monday –  Symphonic Band 4:00-5:30.   
Tuesday – Wind Ensemble 4-5:30
Wednesday – Off
Thursday –  Drum Major Auditions 4:00 - until.  Marching Percussion Auditions for Fall 21 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm HHS Band room
Friday – Off.  ​

All State Band 2021
We had a fantastic weekend at All State Band down in Mobile.  Congratulations to Jillian Boles, Grace Bradt, Alton Hudson, Matthew Hutcherson, Allie Polzin, Gabbi Smith, Daniel Starnes and Maggie Tonsmeire for working to receive this honor and participating in the event.  We had a great time!  Check out the photos on the facebook and instagram pages.
District Honor Band 2021
District Honor Band is coming up May 7-8 at Sparkman High School.  This was rescheduled because of COVID from an original February date.  
Rehearsals will take place Friday evening, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon.  There will be a concert Saturday evening in the new Sparkman HS Auditorium.   A full schedule and more details will be released in the next few weeks.  
2021 District honor band members:
Jillian Boles
 Grace Bradt
 Alton Hudson
 Matthew Hutcherson
 Allie Polzin
Chase Ruffing
Gabbi Smith
Daniel Starnes
Nathan Strohman
Maggie Tonsmeire

Spring Concert
 Our Spring Concert is coming up next Thursday, April 29th at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium!   The full schedule and details will be in next Sunday's newsletter!  We hope you will join us for our final concert of the year.
Concert Auditions for Fall 2021
Concert audition music was released on Schoology.  All students in band during the 2021-22 school year must complete an audition.  Auditions consist of playing all 12 major scales, chromatic scale, the prepare exercise, and sight reading!  Auditions will take place in class May 3-7.  8th grade (upcoming 9th grade students) will audition after school.
 Marching Percussion Camp and Auditions for Fall 2021
Percussionists in marching band will need to come to marching percussion auditions on April 22, May 6, and May 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the band room.  You will be working with our percussion staff (Mr. Ailor, Mr. Lomax, and their helpers) and trying to place you on percussion instruments for the marching season.
 Color Guard Auditions for Fall 2021
April 26-30 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at HHS! 
Please share our color guard recruitment video on social media!  https://youtu.be/7RDHRb5StkU
 Important Graduation Information
Huntsville City Schools informed us that bands and choirs will not be performing at graduation this year.   I have removed the date from the calendar below as a performance for the band.  
 Band Banquet - Friday, May 14th
The band banquet is set for the evening of Friday, May 14th at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.  It will be an outdoor event.  Students and families are invited.  We will have BBQ catered by Brent Bourland, a band parent and a part of a BBQ team that competes on the Netflix series "Bama-Q!"  
 More information to come!
 Upcoming Dates for Spring and Summer 2021
Performances (edited 3/12 to update percussion concert date; 3/18 drum major auditions and band banquet added.  Edited 4/1 – removed Graduation)
Thursday, April 29th - Spring Concert (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band)
Tuesday, May 11th - Percussion Ensemble and Solo Concert  (Percussionists in 4B Class and others involved)
Friday, May 14– Band Banquet.  Huntsville Botanical Gardens
 Auditions for Fall 2021 and Summer Dates
TBA (April)  Drum MajorApril 26-30   Color Guard Auditions.  HHS Freshman Cafeteria 4-5:30. 
April 22, May 6, 11, 13  Marching Percussion Camp/Auditions  6:00 – 8:00 pm
May 3-7      Fall 2021 Concert Band Auditions 
May 10-14  Leadership Auditions and Interviews.  Exact events TBA.
Tues-Fri, June 1-4 Rookie Camp (required for all new members and leadership except color guard)  8:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 7-11  Color Guard Summer Camp.  All day.
Tuesdays from 5-8 in June Percussion Summer Camps  5:00-8:00 pm
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Make-up Rookie Camp (new members).  Please email stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org if you need to attend them make up rookie camp (unable to attend in May).  8:00-12:00.  
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Color guard camp  Times TBA
July 19(Monday) – beginning of Band Camp!! All students that participate in marching band are required to attend.  Any student not attending in full will not have a spot in the marching band.  Please address any conflicts with a director ASAP!  All Day!
HCS 21-22 Calendar:  https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/sites/default/files/2021-22%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20v2.pdf

Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed for APRIL and MAY. 

Concerts are now being scheduled for the VBC!!!  

​Please see the links below! (Please note you must have completed Vendor Responsibility Training with the VBC in order to sign up for wristbanding)  

Wristband HOCKEY APRIL SIGNUP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april


Wristband HOCKEY MAY SIGNUP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-maywristband


Wristband CONCERTS signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april2

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Concession HOCKEY signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april1


Concessions CONCERT signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april3

Above are LINKS to sign up and work concessions for APRIL. Each event worked will earn money for your student’s band account and the band itself! A great way to earn and pay for existing band fees or earn for future expenses.  TONS OF GREAT WAYS TO EARN MONEY!!
Please note the following information when working concessions at the VBC

• Must sign up through the Sign Up Genius Link below!
• Various shifts available - Read through dates and times!
• Sign in on the HHS Band CONCESSIONS Volunteer Sheet in the Concessions Office
• Must be 16yrs or older to work. No experience necessary, someone from the VBC will train you if necessary.
• If parents or siblings are working on behalf of a band student please note the students name next to your name when signing in on the volunteer sheet.

SHOUT OUTS & THANK YOUs to the following people for volunteering at the VBC and helping out the band...Kirk Wimsett, John Winters, and Holly Connell.  Much appreciation to all of you for volunteering!!

Contact Sheri Polzin for any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities at the VBC hhsbandvbc@gmail.com.

  HereConcert Auditions for Fall 2021
Concert audition music was released this past week on Schoology.  All students in band during the Fall 2021 must complete an audition.  Auditions consist of playing all 12 major scales, chromatic scale, the prepare exercise, and sight reading!  Auditions will take place in class May 3-7.  8th grade (upcoming 9th grade students) will audition after school.
 Marching Percussion Camp and Auditions for Fall 2021
Percussionists in marching band will need to come to marching percussion auditions on April 22, May 6, and May 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the band room.  You will be working with our percussion staff (Mr. Ailor, Mr. Lomax, and their helpers) and trying to place you on percussion instruments for the marching season.
 
Color Guard Auditions for Fall 2021
April 26-30 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at HHS! 
Please share our color guard recruitment video on social media!  Here is the link:  https://youtu.be/7RDHRb5StkU

​
 
Important Graduation Information
Huntsville City Schools informed us that bands and choirs will not be performing at graduation this year.   I have removed the date from the calendar below as a performance for the band.  
 
Band Banquet - Friday, May 14th
The band banquet is set for the evening of Friday, May 14th at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.  It will be an outdoor event.  Students and families are invited.  We will have BBQ catered by Brent Bourland, a band parent and a part of a BBQ team that competes on the Netflix series "Bama-Q!"  
 
More information to come!
 
WE NEED NEWSPAPER AND LARGE GLASS JARS!!
Our percussion ensemble is playing music that requires LOTS of newspaper. We are looking for anyone to donate newspaper to the band.  Just bring it to the band office!  We are also looking for large (1 gallon or larger) glass jars.
 
 Upcoming Dates for Spring and Summer 2021
Performances (edited 3/12 to update percussion concert date; 3/18 drum major auditions and band banquet added.  Edited 4/1 – removed Graduation)
Thursday, April 29th - Spring Concert (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band)
Tuesday, May 11th - Percussion Ensemble and Solo Concert  (Percussionists in 4B Class and others involved)
Friday, May 14– Band Banquet.  Huntsville Botanical Gardens
 
Auditions for Fall 2021 and Summer Dates
TBA (April)  Drum Major
April 22nd Drum Major Auditions
April 26-30   Color Guard Auditions.  HHS Freshman Cafeteria 4-5:30. 
April 22, May 6, 11, 13  Marching Percussion Camp/Auditions  6:00 – 8:00 pm
May 3-7      Fall 2021 Concert Band Auditions 
May 10-14  Leadership Auditions and Interviews.  Exact events TBA.
Tues-Fri, June 1-4 Rookie Camp (required for all new members and leadership except color guard)  8:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 7-11  Color Guard Summer Camp.  All day.
Tuesdays from 5-8 in June Percussion Summer Camps  5:00-8:00 pm
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Make-up Rookie Camp (new members).  Please email stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org if you need to attend them make up rookie camp (unable to attend in May).  8:00-12:00.  
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Color guard camp  Times TBA
July 19(Monday) – beginning of Band Camp!! All students that participate in marching band are required to attend.  Any student not attending in full will not have a spot in the marching band.  Please address any conflicts with a director ASAP!  All Day!
 
 HCS 21-22 Calendar:  https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/sites/default/files/2021-22%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20v2.pdf

Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed for APRIL and MAY.   Do you want to wristband for the VBC but haven't been trained?...check out the link below for a training class this Tuesday 4/13 @ 6pm.   Concerts are now being scheduled for the VBC!!!   Please see the links below for HOCKEY, CONCERTS, and WRISTBAND TRAINING!!  (Please note you must have completed Vendor Responsibility Training with the VBC in order to sign up for wristbanding)  
Wristband HOCKEY APRIL SIGNUP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april


Wristband HOCKEY MAY SIGNUP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-maywristband


Wristband CONCERTS signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april2

WRISTBAND TRAINING
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-vbcresponsible1


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Concession HOCKEY signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april1


Concessions CONCERT signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april3


Above are LINKS to sign up and work concessions for APRIL. Each event worked will earn money for your student’s band account and the band itself! A great way to earn and pay for existing band fees or earn for future expenses.  TONS OF GREAT WAYS TO EARN MONEY!!
Please note the following information when working concessions at the VBC

• Must sign up through the Sign Up Genius Link below!
• Various shifts available - Read through dates and times!
• Sign in on the HHS Band CONCESSIONS Volunteer Sheet in the Concessions Office
• Must be 16yrs or older to work. No experience necessary, someone from the VBC will train you if necessary.
• If parents or siblings are working on behalf of a band student please note the students name next to your name when signing in on the volunteer sheet.

SHOUT OUTS & THANK YOUs to the following parents and students for volunteering at the VBC and helping out the band...Brenda and Tim Tapia, Darin Miller, Jen Skupien, and Zacc Lindon.  Much appreciation to all of you for volunteering!!

Contact Sheri Polzin for any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities at the VBC hhsbandvbc@gmail.com.

Important Graduation Information
Huntsville City Schools informed us that bands and choirs will not be performing at graduation this year.   I have removed the date from the calendar below as a performance for the band.  
Band Banquet - Friday, May 14th
The band banquet is set for the evening of Friday, May 14th at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.  It will be an outdoor event.  Students and families are invited.  We will have BBQ catered by Brent Bourland, a band parent and a part of a BBQ team that competes on the Netflix series "Bama-Q!"  
More information to come!
WE NEED NEWSPAPER AND LARGE GLASS JARS!!
Our percussion ensemble is playing music that requires LOTS of newspaper. We are looking for anyone to donate newspaper to the band.  Just bring it to the band office!  We are also looking for large (1 gallon or larger) glass jars.
 Upcoming Dates for Spring and Summer 2021
Performances (edited 3/12 to update percussion concert date; 3/18 drum major auditions and band banquet added)
Thursday, April 29th - Spring Concert (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band)
Tuesday, May 11th - Percussion Ensemble and Solo Concert  (Percussionists in 4B Class and others involved)
Friday, May 14– Band Banquet.  Huntsville Botanical Gardens
 Auditions for Fall 2021 and Summer Dates
TBA (April)  Drum Major
April 22nd Drum Major Auditions
April 26-30   Color Guard Auditions.  HHS Freshman Cafeteria 4-5:30. 
April 22, May 6, 11, 13  Marching Percussion Camp/Auditions  6:00 – 8:00 pm
May 3-7      Fall 2021 Concert Band Auditions 
May 10-14  Leadership Auditions and Interviews.  Exact events TBA.
Tues-Fri, June 1-4 Rookie Camp (required for all new members and leadership except color guard)  8:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 7-11  Color Guard Summer Camp.  All day.
Tuesdays from 5-8 in June Percussion Summer Camps  5:00-8:00 pm
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Make-up Rookie Camp (new members).  Please email stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org if you need to attend them make up rookie camp (unable to attend in May).  8:00-12:00.  
Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Color guard camp  Times TBA
July 19(Monday) – beginning of Band Camp!! All students that participate in marching band are required to attend.  Any student not attending in full will not have a spot in the marching band.  Please address any conflicts with a director ASAP!  All Day!
HCS 21-22 Calendar:  https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/sites/default/files/2021-22%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20v2.pdf

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Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed for APRIL. Please see the links below for Havoc HOCKEY games and now CONCERT events.  (Please note you must have completed Vendor Responsibility Training with the VBC in order to sign up for wristbanding)  


Wristband HOCKEY signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april


Wristband CONCERTS signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april2

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Concession HOCKEY signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april1


Concessions CONCERT signups
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-april3


Above are LINKS to sign up and work concessions for APRIL. Each event worked will earn money for your student’s band account and the band itself! A great way to earn and pay for existing band fees or earn for future expenses.  TONS OF GREAT WAYS TO EARN MONEY!!
Please note the following information when working concessions at the VBC

• Must sign up through the Sign Up Genius Link below!
• Various shifts available - Read through dates and times!
• Sign in on the HHS Band CONCESSIONS Volunteer Sheet in the Concessions Office
• Must be 16yrs or older to work. No experience necessary, someone from the VBC will train you if necessary.
• If parents or siblings are working on behalf of a band student please note the students name next to your name when signing in on the volunteer sheet.

SHOUT OUTS & THANK YOUs to the following people for volunteering at the VBC and helping out the band...Holly Connell, Brenda Tapia and Tim Tapia! Much appreciation to all of you for volunteering.