What an incredible spring band concert! Our Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble gave outstanding performances. Thank you to our directors, students, and supporters for making this event so memorable. A special shout-out to the Class of 2025 seniors—congratulations, and thank you for your invaluable contributions that have made the HHS band such an amazing group!

You can find more great photos from our spring band concert HERE.

Monday: Dress Rehearsal for Percussion/Chamber concert 4-5:30
Tuesday:   Percussion/Chamber Concert 7 pm. 
Wednesday:  Drum Major Auditions 4 pm / Leadership Applications due
Thursday:  St. Louis! (Arrival time to HHS:  4 AM!)
Friday: St. Louis!
Saturday:  St. Louis!


Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Concert - Tuesday, 7:00 pm

6:30 pm - Call time for all performers
7:00 pm - Concert begins
Percussion Ensemble should wear all black.
All other performers should wear all black, dress clothes, or clothes appropriate for your performance (like color guard, themed clothing, etc).


St. Louis - Thursday, May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
St. Louis week is here!  Here is the final itinerary for the trip (Updated April 18)
Portal link:  https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574  

Weather in St. Louis:  Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.  Very low chance of rain as of this weekend.

Packing
Thursday - wear comfortable clothes.  The City Museum on Thursday is very active with lots of climbing, slides, outside exhibits, and more involved.
Friday - Brass and Woodwinds will wear your band polo with jeans on FRIDAY.  Color Guard will wear pep rally uniform.  Percussion will wear your jersey with jeans.  
Saturday - comfortable/casual clothes for Six Flags and the ride home.  If you plan on doing a water ride, you may want to have an additional change of clothes for the ride home.  

Huntsville High School Band or Huntsville High spirit wear encouraged!!!

Food/money
You will need money for the following meals:
Fast food lunch on the way to St. Louis.  Please bring a bar or snack for breakfast on the bus - we aren't planning to stop for this meal.
Dinner at the St. Louis Cardinals Stadium on Friday.
You have 1 meal Voucher for Six Flags on Saturday, we recommend bringing money for additional food as we will be there all day (10 am - 8:00 pm).

Any souvenir money you may want to bring. 
You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks (screw-on tops only!!) on the bus.

Instrument
You will need to bring your marching instrument and FLIP FOLDER WITH MUSIC.  You must be able to use a flip folder during the performance - you will receive some additional music we are learning this week.   If you are a concert only student, we will make sure you have what you need this week.

Color Guard will bring poms.  

Other information
For our bus storage, please pack light and bring smaller suitcases or bags.  Everything must go under the bus, including our marching percussion and larger instruments so we may be limited on space.

Students will be told to keep all large bags in the hotel or on the bus during the trip.  There is no clear bag policy, but bags may be inspected at the St. Louis arch and Cardinals game.  

We will send out a message on band on Saturday night as far as our return time (it will be late!!)

St. Louis Cardinals Stadium information
City Museum Website and information
St. Louis Arch and museum
Six Flags - St. Louis

MEDICAL INFORMATION!!! IMPORTANT!
 Click here for the letter and information about medications.  
We cannot accept medication the morning of the trip.  If there is an emergency medication situation, please contact the nurse ASAP so we can address it.  See the letter.


Seniors

Did you receive a fine arts scholarship offer in music or another fine art? 
 Please fill this important form out 

Fine Arts Signing Day Sign-Up 
 Event Date: April 15th at 2:30 PM (Set-up begins at 1:00 PM)
 Sign-Up Deadline: May 12th   
Sign-Up here - Fine Arts Signing Day Signup

We are excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our senior artists! Fine Arts Signing Day honors students who plan to continue their artistic journey beyond high school—whether by studying the arts in college or participating in an arts-related group or program. This includes (but is not limited to): band, choir, theatre, visual arts, dance, film, or any other fine arts discipline.
During the event, each student will:

•  Be introduced by a teacher of their choice who will say a few words
•  Have a chance to say a short thank-you or share excitement about their next steps
•  Receive a certificate of recognition
•  Celebrate with a short reception following the signing

Parents/guardians are warmly invited to join students on stage and sign with them as part of this special moment.
Please Note:

• Students are responsible for bringing decorations for their individual tables.
• This event commemorates your commitment to the college or university of your choice and celebrates your dedication to the arts.
• More details will be shared via email—please keep an eye out!

Graduation
Reminder that graduation is a required performance for those in grade 9-11 (excluding color guard).  Huntsville High graduation is Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm at the Von Braun Center Arena.  We plan to take school buses from the school, but if you have family or siblings graduating, you can meet us there if you choose.

Marching Band Fall 2025 Tentative Schedule.
Here is the tentative Fall 2025 Marching Band Schedule.  Our goal is to have the full schedule (including Spring dates) by the end of May.  All dates are tentative and some changes may be out of our control.

Color Guard 
1st Guard Camp for 25-26 Guard is May 27-30!
Important Links for students
25-26 Leadership Team Application Due April 30

Summer Schedule and FALL 2025
​June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th  Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal  6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School​

Here is the tentative Fall Marching Band Schedule. Our goal is to have the full band schedule by the end of May

Upcoming Dates
May 5-6  Marching Percussion Placements for 25-26  4:15-6:45 pm
May 6 Spring Training for leadership team and rising 9th grades/new members.
May 14  Band Banquet!
May 15 Fine Arts Signing Day (seniors)
May 19  Spring Training for leadership team and rising 9th graders/new members 4:15-6:45 pm 
May 20 Spring Training for leadership and rising 9th graders/new members 4:15-6:45 pm
May 22   Required performance at Graduation.  5:30 pm VBC Arena

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]

If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades) 
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions 

​Percussion Festival at Athens High School

Monday: Symphonic Band 4-5:30 pm.  Color Guard Auditions 4-6
Tuesday:   Spring Training for all students in current grades 9-11 and 8th graders planning to do band 4-6. Halftime show revealed at 5:45 pm.    Color Guard 4-6
Wednesday:  Color Guard 4-6
Thursday:  Color Guard 4-6 pm.  Spring Concert 7:00 pm! Concert pictures will begin at 5:00pm in the auditorium lobby
Friday: Color Guard 4-6 pm


Spring Concert - Thursday, 7:00 pm


Schedule
Individual Concert pictures start at 5 pm in the lobby.
Senior picture at 5:45 pm on the front steps of the school
All Students must be ready for warm up at 6:30 pm
Concert begins at 7:00 pm

Concert Formal Attire - Tuxes/Dresses

Graduation
Reminder that graduation is a required performance for those in grade 9-11 (excluding color guard).  Huntsville High graduation is Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm at the Von Braun Center Arena.  We plan to take school buses from the school, but if you have family or siblings graduating, you can meet us there if you choose.

Marching Band Fall 2025 Tentative Schedule.Here is the tentative Fall 2025 Marching Band Schedule.  Our goal is to have the full schedule (including Spring dates) by the end of May.  All dates are tentative and some changes may be out of our control.


Band Contracts
Band Contracts are past due.  This is an extremely important document that we need now.   Contracts were passed out in class and there are extras in the band room.  Be aware there is a front AND BACK.  Here is an electronic copy of the contract.  If you would like to submit them electronically, you can email them to stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org

St. Louis Trip  Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574  

MEDICAL INFORMATION!!! IMPORTANT!
If your student has medicine they need to take on this trip, read the following letter and follow instructions carefully.  If a student has a parent going on the trip, the parent of course can administer the medication without going through this process.    Click here for the letter and information about medications.  The band directors are trained by the school system to give these medications and can do so in the state of Missouri (unlike our recent Georgia trip with Wind Ensemble :) ) 

All medication must be turned in by April 24th!!  If there are any medications that is prescribed after this date due to illness, please give us a heads up, but only emergencies will be accomodated past the date.

Updates 4/3/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary.  
Winter Guard 

 The schedule can be viewed here.  

It's audition week for 25-26!  Auditions take place after school from 4-6 pm in the Freshman Cafeteria.  Please bring your $25 audition fee!  You will also receive a contract for next year that must be returned by the end of the week.

Seniors
SENIOR BAND PICTURE - THIS WEEK! - 5:45 pm on Thursday at the front of the school (prior to spring concert)

Senior Fine Arts Signing Day has been changed from May 16th to Thursday, May 15th during 4th block (around 2:00 pm).  All seniors involved in a fine art that plans to continue their fine art in college or in the military (regardless if you are receiving scholarship money) should plan to participate with their family!    Each senior will be recognized, sign a certificate, you will be able to set up a table decorated with items from the University you plan to attend, and attend a reception in your honor with dessert and treats.  It is sponsored by the Huntsville Symphony Guild.    A sign up form will be coming soon!

Did you receive a fine arts scholarship offer in music or another fine art?  Please fill this important form out 

Important Links for students
25-26 Leadership Team Application Due April 30

Chamber Music Concert (April 26) Sign up

Summer Schedule and FALL 2025
​June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th  Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal  6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School


Here is the tentative Fall Marching Band Schedule. Our goal is to have the full band schedule by the end of May

Upcoming Dates
April 28 - Dress rehearsal for those in the percussion and small ensemble concert (should be done by 5:30)
April 29 - Percussion and Small Ensemble Concert 7:00 pm
April 30 - Drum Major Auditions / leadership applications due.  
May 1-3  St. Louis Trip!
May 5-6  Marching Percussion Placements for 25-26  4:15-6:45 pm
May 6 Spring Training for leadership team and rising 9th grades/new members.
May 14  Band Banquet!
May 15 Fine Arts Signing Day (seniors)
May 19  Spring Training for leadership team and rising 9th graders/new members 4:15-6:45 pm 
May 20 Spring Training for leadership and rising 9th graders/new members 4:15-6:45 pm
May 22   Required performance at Graduation.  5:30 pm VBC Arena

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org

If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades) 
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions 

Monday: Symphonic Band 4-5:30 pm.
Tuesday:   Day of Percussion (see info below).  Leadership Training 4-5
Wednesday:  Leadership Training 4-5
Thursday:  Color Guard Recruiting Tour (all day-see info in Guard section). Leadership Training 4-5
Friday: Off (e-learning day)

Percussion Day - Tuesday

• 8:00 am - Load Equipment Trailer
• 8:30 am - Load Bus/Depart for Austin HS
• 9:15 am - Arrive at Austin HS/Unload Trailer
• 10:00 am - Watch Groups Perform
• 12:00 pm - Lunch
• 12:45 pm - Perform
• 1:30 pm - Watch Groups
• 2:15 pm - Load Trailer/Leave for HHS
• 3:30 pm - Arrive at HHS

This is for percussion students in 4B class only.
Wear your JERSEY and JEANS!!

Band Contracts
Band Contracts are past due.  This is an extremely important document that we need now.   Contracts were passed out in class and there are extras in the band room.  Be aware there is a front AND BACK.  Here is an electronic copy of the contract.  If you would like to submit them electronically, you can email them to stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org

St. Louis Trip  Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574  

MEDICAL INFORMATION!!! IMPORTANT!
If your student has medicine they need to take on this trip, read the following letter and follow instructions carefully.  If a student has a parent going on the trip, the parent of course can administer the medication without going through this process.    Click here for the letter and information about medications.  The band directors are trained by the school system to give these medications and can do so in the state of Missouri (unlike our recent Georgia trip with Wind Ensemble :) ) 

All medication must be turned in by April 24th!!  If there are any medications that is prescribed after this date due to illness, please give us a heads up, but only emergencies will be accomodated past the date.

Updates 4/3/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary.  

Winter Guard 
The schedule can be viewed here.  
Color Guard Recruiting Tour - Thursday
7:30 am  Meet at Hampton Cove Middle School
8:00 am  Color Guard presentation (limited performance - no floor)
8:30 am  Depart HCMS 
9:00 am  Meet at HJHS
9:15 am Presentation 
9:45 am Depart HJHS
10:15 am - Arrive at Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary.  Do performances and interactive guard lessons with elementary PE students.
Bring your own lunch 
2:15  pm - Depart Goldsmith
 
We are planning to carpool.  If you are able to drive some students, please contact Mrs Gorman at [email protected] so she can coordinate.
This is a field trip and will be marked that way with the school system.  

Seniors
If you have not filled out this form, it is past due!

Senior Fine Arts Signing Day has been changed from May 16th to Thursday, May 15th during 4th block (around 2:00 pm).  All seniors involved in a fine art that plans to continue their fine art in college or in the military (regardless if you are receiving scholarship money) should plan to participate with their family!    Each senior will be recognized, sign a certificate, you will be able to set up a table decorated with items from the University you plan to attend, and attend a reception in your honor with dessert and treats.  It is sponsored by the Huntsville Symphony Guild.    A sign up form will be coming soon!

Did you receive a fine arts scholarship offer in music or another fine art?  Please fill this important form out 

Important Links for students
25-26 Leadership Team Application Due April 30

Chamber Music Concert (April 26) Sign up

Summer Schedule 2025
​June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th  Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal  6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School

Upcoming Dates
April 21-25 - Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm in the FA cafeteria
April 22 - Spring Training 4-6 pm (all 9-11 graders in marching band plus ALL upcoming 8th graders)
April 24 - Spring Concert 7:00 pm; Concert pictures will begin at 5:00pm in the auditorium lobby
April 28 - Dress rehearsal for those in the percussion and small ensemble concert (should be done by 5:30)
April 29 - Percussion and Small Ensemble Concert 7:00 pm
April 30 - Drum Major Auditions / leadership applications due.  
May 1-3  St. Louis Trip!

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org

If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades) 
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions 

Our color guard had an amazing winter guard season filled with hard work, a great show, and some terrific memories! They performed their show for the last time at championships at Western Kentucky University last week. Congratulations to the team, and heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated color guard staff whose efforts make such achievements possible!

We are nearing the time of year when Uniforms need to be returned! 
Please return both Fall Marching Competition uniform and Parade uniform to the labeled “color guard” rack in the band room between 3/31 and 4/10.
Use the checklist below to ensure items are returned correctly:

• Parade uniform: if you had yours since last year, dry cleaned with receipt attached. If you only wore once and there are no stains, return as is and Ms. Gorman will wash. 
• Marching uniform: return black jean pants and blue jean vest. Both must be washed per washing directions. 
• Uniforms will be inspected to ensure they are in good condition and your name checked off. Number on clothing must match number issued to you.
• Red bag: must be returned. Please ensure your name label is on your bag (if your name label fell out of your bag, please write your name an a piece of paper and insert it in the window of the bag). Ensure there are no other items or garbage in your red bag when returned.
• If you have any prior year Fall Marching uniforms, please return those cleaned as well. 
• Please return your uniforms on a hanger in your labeled red bag and placed on the labeled “color guard” rack in the band room by 4/10. 

You may keep the t-shirt and bandannas from the Fall Marching competition uniform. Winter guard uniforms are yours to keep as are hair bows, earrings, etc. Make sure they are not left in your red bags. 

Ms. Gorman will be doing inventory during school hours on 4/11. If you do not return all pieces of your uniform a replacement fee will be assessed. Do not leave uniforms in guard room. 

Monday: Auditions during class (8th grade Woodwinds after school).  No Symphonic Band
Tuesday:   ACT Day.  8th grade Brass auditions after school.
Wednesday:  Auditions during class.  8th grade percussion auditions after school.
Thursday: Off (All State Band in Mobile)
Friday: Off (All State Band in Mobile)

We have so many students involved with the musical over the next 2 weeks.  We encourage you to go see Guys and Dolls - it's always a great production!  You can get tickets and see show times here:  Tix - Ticket Sales

Band Contracts
Band Contracts are due next week during auditions.  This is an extremely important document that we need returned this week!  Contracts were passed out in class on Thursday.  Be aware there is a front AND BACK.  Here is an electronic copy of the contract.  If you would like to submit them electronically, you can email them to [email protected]

St. Louis Trip  Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574  

MEDICAL INFORMATION!!! IMPORTANT!
If your student has medicine they need to take on this trip, read the following letter and follow instructions carefully.  If a student has a parent going on the trip, the parent of course can administer the medication without going through this process.    Click here for the letter and information about medications.  The band directors are trained by the school system to give these medications and can do so in the state of Missouri (unlike our recent Georgia trip with Wind Ensemble :) ) 

All medication must be turned in by April 24th!!  If there are any medications that is prescribed after this date due to illness, please give us a heads up, but only emergencies will be accommodated past the date.

Updates 4/3/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary.  

Winter Guard
 The schedule can be viewed here.  
We have no more after school rehearsals!  However, Auditions for 25-26 are coming up the week of April 21-25 from 4-6 in the Freshman Cafeteria.

We will be going on a recruiting trip to Hampton Cove Middle, Huntsville Junior High, and Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary School on April 17th.  Students will miss school this day.  We plan to carpool - if you are willing to hang out with this day and drive please contact Nicole Gorman - [email protected].   More info coming soon.

Seniors
If you have not filled out this form, it is past due!

Senior Fine Arts Signing Day has been changed from May 16th to Thursday, May 15th during 4th block (around 2:00 pm).  All seniors involved in a fine art that plans to continue their fine art in college or in the military (regardless if you are receiving scholarship money) should plan to participate with their family!    Each senior will be recognized, sign a certificate, you will be able to set up a table decorated with items from the University you plan to attend, and attend a reception in your honor with dessert and treats.  It is sponsored by the Huntsville Symphony Guild.    A sign up form will be coming soon!

Important Links for students
25-26 Leadership Team Application Due April 30

Chamber Music Concert (April 26) Sign up

Summer Schedule 2025
​June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th  Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal  6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School

Upcoming Dates
April 15 - Day of Percussion (4B percussion students) at Austin HS
April 15-17 - leadership training 4-5 pm in the band room for those interested
April 17 - Color Guard Recruiting Tour
April 21-25 - Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm in the FA cafeteria
April 22 - Spring Training 4-6 pm (all 9-11 graders in marching band plus ALL upcoming 8th graders)
April 24 - Spring Concert 7:00 pm
April 28 - Dress rehearsal for those in the percussion and small ensemble concert (should be done by 5:30)
April 29 - Percussion and Small Ensemble Concert 7:00 pm
April 30 - Drum Major Auditions / leadership applications due.  
May 1-3  St. Louis Trip!
​
Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]

If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

• Band Student Account Balances, band fees
• Business or Individual Sponsorships
• Fundraising Questions 
• Volunteering/Chaperones 
• Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions 
• Senior Night 
• Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)  
• Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades) 
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions