Below is the list of marching uniforms that have still not been received. 

In thinking ahead about band camp lunches, please be aware that all students must prepay for both week's lunches to actually receive a lunch. You will no longer be able to charge these to your Charms account. More information will be provided as we get closer to Band Camp. ​

Weekly Schedule
Monday   Color Guard Try outs 4-6 FA Cafeteria
Tuesday  Color Guard Try outs 4-6 FA Cafeteria
Wednesday  Color Guard Try outs 4-6 FA Cafeteria
Thursday Color Guard Try outs 4-6 FA Cafeteria
Friday - Color Guard Try outs 4-6 FA Cafeteria
Saturday - Solo and Ensemble (Priceville) for those that signed up.  PROM!

Rock your Socks Fundraiser
The Rock your Socks/Crazy Sock fundraiser is our final fundraiser for the year and is going through Friday, May 3rd.  All students on Wednesday or Thursday were set up for success by entering contacts into their fundraising system.  Please continue to enter contacts of people who may be interested in purchasing or by sharing this information!

For every pack of socks sold, we will be donating additional pair to the Downtown Rescue Mission or Graces of Gurley.

End of School Information
An email was sent out on Friday, April 26th with full details.  Families who do not take care of these items may prevent their student from participating in band next year.  Any unpaid balances or unreturned uniforms is documented and can prevent a student from walking at graduation at the time that student's graduation (even those who are no longer in band.)  It is crucial these items are taken care of in a timely manner.  

Please make sure all outstanding balances are taken care of prior to the end of the year! questions?  [email protected]

All marching uniform parts are 2 months past due!  These need to be turned in ASAP.     
All concert uniforms should be dry-cleaned and turned in with a receipt and garment bag by May 7th.
Questions? [email protected]

School owned marching instruments should be taken to Southeastern Music Services now for standard maintenance.  Receipt must be turned into Mr. Kirk by the last day of school.

School owned concert instruments should be taken ASAP by seniors and immediately after auditions by other students to Southeastern Music Services for maintenance.  Receipt must be turned into Mr. Kirk.

Instrument questions?  [email protected]

CHANGES FOR 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR!!
Be aware that our managing software, Charms, was bought out by another company earlier this year.  That company is phasing Charms out this summer and a new system will be in place for the 24-25 school year.  It will hopefully be easier for you to access and easier for us to manage, but be prepared for some changes!  More information will be sent out as we transition.

Additionally, REMIND has changed in the past year, which has limited our ability to use it effectively.  We are going to be transitioning to using the "Band" app, which we used in London.  There are many capabilities of that app.  Your phone will not blow up with messages like it did in London - there are ways to change settings and offer options with the App.

More information coming as we start transitioning!

Fall 2024 - Marching Band Schedule
Weekly Practice Schedule August - October (MARCHING BAND STUDENTS ONLY)
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm ( Color guard until 7 pm)
Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Performances/Camps (Marching Band students only)
Monday, July 29st       6:00 – 9:00 pm Rehearsal
Tuesday, July 30          6:00 – 9:00 pm Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 31     6:00 - 9:00 pm Rehearsal
Friday, August 23rd    Game @ Hazel Green 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (school buses)
Friday, August 30       Football game vs. Mae Jemison (home) 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Friday, Sept 6             Football game vs. Grissom (home) 5:30–10:00 pm 
Saturday, Sept 7 (tentative)   Car Show Fundraiser & Marching Band Showcase
Friday, Sept 13  Football game @JCHS  4:30 – 10:30 pm (school bus)                                                         
Friday, Sept 20           Football game (senior night) vs. Sparkman 5:30-10 pm
Saturday, Sept 21      All day band competition (buses).  Location TBA
Friday, Sept 29           No GAME!! (Bye week)
Friday, Oct 4              OPTIONAL game during Fall break @ Austin HS
Thursday, Oct 10       Homecoming Parade
Friday, Oct 11th          HC Game vs. Albertville (home) 5:30-10 pm
Friday, Oct. 18            Game @Florence 2:00-12:00 am (school bus)
Saturday, Oct. 19        All day band competition.  (Buses) Location TBA
Friday, Oct 25            Game @ Bob Jones (school buses). 4:00-10pm
Saturday, Oct  26       All day band competition (Buses). Location TBA.
Friday, Nov 1              Game vs. Lee (home)  5:30-10:00 pm.
Friday, Nov 8       Possible playoff game in Birmingham
Monday, Nov 11         Huntsville Veterans Day Parade 10 – 2.
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.
July 29-31 Additional rehearsals 6-9 pm.
July 26-optional trip to DCI in Murfreesboro for additional cost.

Upcoming Events
May 7 - HJHS Spring Concert in Auditorium
May 6-10.  Auditions During Class (upcoming 9th grade after school)
May 10-11 Percussion Placement Auditions
May 13-17 Leadership training week after school
May 15 - Senior Fine Arts Signing Day
May 16 - HCMS Spring Band Concert in Auditorium
May 17 - Band Banquet
May 20-23 Final Exams (A2, A3, and B1 will meet for graduation rehearsal)
May 24th - Graduation @5:30 at the VBC! School buses.  All 9-11 grades students required to perform.

​**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.

The HHS Band season will be officialing over at the conclusion of the spring concert scheduled for April 23, 2024.  All issued uniform items (Concert and Marching) must be returned to the Uniform room no later than May 7, 2024.  All items must be dry cleaned.  Keep dry cleaning receipt attached to items as proof of dry cleaning or a $15 dry cleaning fee may be charged per item to your band account.  Any questions please contact [email protected]
​

Below is a list of marching uniforms that have not been received. If your student is on this list, please turn in missing pieces as soon as possible. 

In thinking ahead about band camp lunches, please be aware that all students must prepay for both week's lunches to actually receive a lunch. You will no longer be able to charge these to your Charms account. More information will be provided as we get closer to Band Camp. 

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

Monday-Symphonic Band 4:00 - 5:00 pm.   
Tuesday-Spring Concert 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Wednesday-Off. 
Thursday-Off.  All State Band at VBC
Friday-Off.  All State Band at VBC
Saturday-All State Band at VBC

Spring Concert - Tuesday, April 23
7:00 pm 
HHS Auditorium
Free and open to the public!

Students should wear tux/dresses.
6:15 call time!

Rock your Socks Fundraiser
The Rock your Socks/Crazy Sock fundraiser is our final fundraiser for the year and is going through Friday, May 3rd.  All students on Wednesday or Thursday were set up for success by entering contacts into their fundraising system.  Please continue to enter contacts of people who may be interested in purchasing or by sharing this information!

For every pack of socks sold, we will be donating additional pair to the Downtown Rescue Mission or Graces of Gurley.

CHANGES FOR 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR!!
Be aware that our managing software, Charms, was bought out by another company earlier this year.  That company is phasing Charms out this summer and a new system will be in place for the 24-25 school year.  It will hopefully be easier for you to access and easier for us to manage, but be prepared for some changes!  More information will be sent out as we transition.

Additionally, REMIND has changed in the past year, which has limited our ability to use it effectively.  We are going to be transitioning to using the "Band" app, which we used in London.  There are many capabilities of that app.  Your phone will not blow up with messages like it did in London - there are ways to change settings and offer options with the App.

More information coming as we start transitioning!

Color Guard Auditions
April 29-May 3   4-6 pm in the FA Cafeteria.
No experience necessary.  Any 9-12 grade HHS students are welcome to audition!
$25 audition fee

All State Band Festival
Congrats to our students who made all state band - Jody, Tori, Calen, Daniel, Jayne, Kianna, and Matthew!  They should have received their heart out code to submit their recorded audition.

Here is the information and schedule for all state:  Official 2024 ALL-STATE BAND FESTIVAL Schedule (alaband.org).  You will be excused Thursday, April 25 at lunch (A Day - you'll miss band and 4th block) and all-day Friday April 26th from school.   You must attend every rehearsal and the concert!

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.
July 29-31 Additional rehearsals 6-9 pm.
July 26-optional trip to DCI in Murfreesboro for additional cost.

Upcoming Events
April 29-May 3 - Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm 
May 4 - Solo and Ensemble at Priceville (also prom).
May 7 - HJHS Spring Concert in Auditorium
May 6-10.  Auditions During Class (upcoming 9th grade after school)
May 10-11 Percussion Placement Auditions
May 13-17 Leadership training week after school
May 15 - Senior Fine Arts Signing Day
May 16 - HCMS Spring Band Concert in Auditorium
May 17 - Band Banquet
May 20-23 Final Exams (A2, A3, and B1 will meet for graduation rehearsal)
May 24th - Graduation @5:30 at the VBC! School buses.  All 9-11 grades students required to perform.

From "Sweeney Todd" to A-Day with the MDB, band kids are the hardest working kids in the business and are definitely multi-tallented!! Congratulations to everyone on another successful year of theatre. And a big shout out to Mr. Kirk for his support for all these students- and of course, Mr. Tankesley too, he just happens to not be pictured here. 

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

​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-Percussion Ensemble Trip to Austin HS (all day).  School Board recognizes HHS Band for Superior Ratings at MPA at board meeting.  
Wednesday-Off.  Kick off of crazy sock fundraiser!
Thursday-Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Music Concert - 7:00 pm
Friday-Color Guard "tour" - all day.

Percussion Ensemble Trip - Percussion Day
On Tuesday, April 16th, our Percussion ensemble (percussion members in 4B Class) is going to Austin High School for their annual Day of Percussion with other percussion ensembles from our area.   

Tentative schedule
8:00 am - Arrive at school and load small equipment
8:30 am - Depart on school bus
Lunch provided (pizza)
3:00 pm - Event ends
We will return around 3:45 pm 

Wear your drumline jersey and jeans.  

Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Concert - Thursday
Percussion Ensemble attire - all black!
Call time for Percussion - 6:00 pm
Call time for all others - 6:30 pm

Color Guard -Recruiting trip
Friday, April 19 (A Day) -
7:30 am - Meet at Hampton Cove to get set up in Gym  
8:00 am - Performance
8:30 am - Load and Depart for Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary School
9:00 am - Arrive and unload!
9:15 am -11:15 am -Performances and demonstrations for Elementary School PE Classes
11:15 Load
11:30-1:00 pm Lunch - location TBA - Bring $$ for lunch
1:00 pm - Meet at HJHS 
1:30 pm - Performance!!
2:00 pm - Load
2:15 pm - Depart. 

You are excused from class all day.
We are planning to carpool.

Auditions
April 29-May 3   4-6 pm in the FA Cafeteria.
No experience necessary.  Any 9-12 grade HHS students are welcome to audition!

Spring Concert - Tuesday, April 23
7:00 pm 
HHS Auditorium
Free and open to the public!

Students should wear tux/dresses.
6:15 call time!

All State Band Festival
Congrats to our students who made all state band - Jody, Tori, Calen, Daniel, Jayne, Kianna, and Matthew!  They should have received their heart out code to submit their recorded audition.  Audition must be recorded on the heart out app and submitted by April 12.  The lyrical etude is what they should record.

Here is the information and schedule for all state:  Official 2024 ALL-STATE BAND FESTIVAL Schedule (alaband.org).  You will be excused Thursday, April 25 at lunch (A Day - you'll miss band and 4th block) and all day Friday April 26th from school.   You must attend every rehearsal and the concert!

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.
July 29-31 Additional rehearsals 6-9 pm.
July 26-optional trip to DCI in Murfreesboro for additional cost.

Upcoming Events
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).
May 7 - HJHS Spring Concert in Auditorium
May 6-10.  Auditions During Class (upcoming 9th grade after school)
May 10-11 Percussion Placement Auditions
May 13-17 Leadership training week after school
May 15 - Senior Fine Arts Signing Day
May 16 - HCMS Spring Band Concert in Auditorium
May 17 - Band Banquet
May 20-23 Final Exams (A2, A3, and B1 will meet for graduation rehearsal)
May 24th - Graduation @5:30 at the VBC! School buses.  All 9-11 grades students required to perform.

​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.

​**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

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

​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.  Virtual Day (11th grade takes ACT)
Wednesday-Off
Thursday-Off.  
Friday-Off

Percussion Ensemble Trip - Percussion Day
On Tuesday, April 16th, our Percussion ensemble (percussion members in 4B Class) is going to Austin High School for their annual Day of Percussion with other percussion ensembles from our area.   

Tentative schedule
8:00 am - Arrive at school and load small equipment
8:30 am - Depart on school bus
Lunch provided (pizza)
3:00 pm - Event ends
We will return around 3:45 pm 

Wear your drumline jersey and jeans.  

All State Band Festival
Congrats to our students who made all state band - Jody, Tori, Calen, Daniel, Jayne, Kianna, and Matthew!  They should have received their heart out code to submit their recorded audition.  Audition must be recorded on the heart out app and submitted by April 12.  The lyrical etude is what they should record.

Here is the information and schedule for all state:  Official 2024 ALL-STATE BAND FESTIVAL Schedule (alaband.org).  You will be excused Thursday, April 25 at lunch (A Day - you'll miss band and 4th block) and all day Friday April 26th from school.   You must attend every rehearsal and the concert!


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.  (last chance to register!!!!)

Color Guard 
Auditions
April 29-May 3   4-6 pm in the FA Cafeteria.
No experience necessary.  Any 9-12 grade HHS students are welcome to audition!

Recruiting Trips
Friday, April 19th (A Day)-Performances at Hampton Cove, Huntsville Junior High and TBA (full day event!)

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
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.
Friday, April 19th - Color guard recruiting tour. 
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).