What a great night of music! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our Spring Concert. Click here to see all photos from the event

Tentative Schedule for Trash Panda Night
Stay at School 
4:30 Load Buses
4:45 pm Depart for Trash Panda game.  
5:15 pm - Arrive, unload and play as people enter
6:30 pm - Games Starts
9:00-9:30 pm - End of Game
10:00 pm - Back at School

We will wear the free t-shirt provided and Khaki shorts (like the first few football games we do). You will need money for dinner at the game.  


SENIORS ONLY!!

Did you receive a band, music, or other fine arts scholarship offer?  If you did, Please let us know by filling out this form.

Fine Arts Signing Day
We are excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our senior artists at this year’s Fine Arts Signing Day!
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Event Date: May 6th at 2:30 PM
Set-Up Begins: 1:00 PM
Sign-Up Deadline: May 1st
Sign-Up Link

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.
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During the event, each student will:

• Have a teacher share a few words about their year, followed by an opportunity for the student to say a brief thank you or share excitement for the future
• Receive a certificate of recognition
• Parents and Students sign commitment letter
• Celebrate with a short reception following the signing
• Parents and guardians are warmly invited to join their students on stage and take part in this special moment.

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 Please Note:

• Students are responsible for bringing decorations for their individual tables
• This event is intended to commemorate each student’s commitment to their college or program of choice and to honor their dedication to the arts

Graduation!!!
Huntsville High School's graduation is Friday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm in the VBC Arena.  All band students (excluding seniors and color guard) are required to perform. We will also take a limited number of percussion students. This is the day after the last day of school.   We will take school buses to the event. 


2026-27 Information

Student Leadership Team 26-27- Students interested in being our leadership team for next year can apply using this form (due April 30th)

2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 


Rome New Year's Parade 2028
We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade!  The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028.

You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive.

A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip.


Marching Band Uniform Return - LATE!!!!
Marching Band Uniforms were due on Friday, April 10th - if you have not returned them, do this ASAP after they are dry-cleaned.


Color Guard 
Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

Color Guard 26-27 Camp 
May 26th - 29th
Location: Band Room and Soccer Field 
Times: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner: 4:30pm-5:30pm, at school
***Friday Dinner: team dinner. Pizza, salad, and fruit (Morales has it covered)

Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).
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Upcoming Dates
Mon, May 11 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  Marching PERCUSSION PLACEMENTS!
Tues, May 12 - Marching Percussion Placements
Wed, May 13- Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.
Thursday, May 14 - Band Banquet
Mon, May 18 - Spring TRaining for 8th graders and leadership
Tues, May 19 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  8th grade parent meeting 7:00 pm.
May 22 - Graduation


The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at [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)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

A huge congratulations to four of our incredible students—Aidan McDavid, Cole Long, Jake Smith, and Shelby O'Linger—who traveled to Mobile this weekend for the Alabama All-State Honor Band festival. Joined by Mr. Tankesley, they performed alongside the state's top musicians in a series of impressive showcase concerts.

We are so proud of the many band students who performed behind the scenes and on the stage in Hadestown. Congratulations on a spectacular show!

We’re looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year and have an important HHS Band Parents Board position we need to fill — Video Coordinator.
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This role is responsible for capturing and sharing the story of our band throughout the year by filming band events that are meaningful and fun for our students, including:

• Marching band competitions
• Halftime performances, stand tunes, and rehearsals
• Concerts and special events

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The Video Coordinator helps record, create, and upload videos to our HHS Band YouTube channel, preserving memories for our students and families while showcasing our program to the community.

This is a great opportunity to get involved, be creative, and document everything our students work so hard to achieve. If you already have video equipment and love capturing moments, we’d love to have you — or think of this as a great excuse to finally get the camera you’ve always wanted. No professional experience required, just a willingness to help and learn.
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If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to
[email protected]
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Monday:  Color Guard recruiting at HCMS.  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.  Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Tuesday:  Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Wednesday: Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Thursday:   Band Spring Concert! Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7
Friday:   No School - Weather Day.  Prom.
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Spring Concert - Thursday!
Our Spring Concert is this Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.  As always, it is free and open to the public.

5:00 - 6:20 pm - Concert Band Pictures in the Auditorium Lobby.  We are looking for people to come early and do this.  If everyone shows up at 6:15 to take a photo then the concert will not start on time!!
6:30 pm - Warm up (Concert Band on Stage, Symphonic Band in the Band room, Wind Ensemble in choir room)
7:00 pm - CONCERT!

Attire for students is our formal concert uniform (Tux/dress)

Graduation!!!
Huntsville High School's graduation is Friday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm in the VBC Arena.  All band students (excluding seniors and color guard) are required to perform. We will also take a limited number of percussion students. This is the day after the last day of school.   We will take school buses to the event. 

Percussion Ensemble/Chamber Music Concert

Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Dress rehearsal for anyone involved in this concert - Monday, April 27th - 4:00-6:00 pm

2026-27 Information

Student Leadership Team 26-27- Students interested in being our leadership team for next year can apply using this form (due April 30th)

2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Rome New Year's Parade 2028
We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade!  The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028.

You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive.

A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip.

New Event - Trash Pandas Night
Huntsville High School is partnering with the Trash Pandas to have Huntsville High School night on Thursday, April 30th.  The band is planning to perform.  There is no cost to our students to attend the game and all students will receive a t-shirt.  They will also have free time to enjoy the game and grab dinner.   Concert only students and 8th grade future band members are invited to join us including performing and riding the bus. 

Tentative Schedule
4:00-5:00 pm Spring Training music rehearsal (pep tunes with 8th graders)
5:15 pm  Load School buses and depart for Trash Panda game.  8th graders are invited to join us for this game.
5:45 pm - Arrive, unload and play as people enter
6:30 pm - Games Starts
9:00-9:30 pm - End of Game
10:00 pm - Back at School

We will wear the free t-shirt provided.  You will need money for dinner at the game.  

Marching Band Uniform Return - LATE!!!!
Marching Band Uniforms were due on Friday, April 10th - if you have not returned them, do this ASAP after they are dry-cleaned.

Color Guard 
Color Guard Auditions for 26-27 are this week from 4:30-7 pm in the Freshman Cafeteria (Monday - Thursday).  There is a $25 audition fee.

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 
 Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)

Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Upcoming Dates
April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert
April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT
Mon, May 11 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  Marching PERCUSSION PLACEMENTS!
Tues, May 12 - Marching Percussion Placements
Wed, May 13- Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.
Thu, May 14 - Band Banquet at Roundhouse 6:00pm
Mon, May 18 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership
Tues, May 19 - Spring Training for 8th graders and leadership.  8th grade parent meeting 7:00 pm.
May 22 - Graduation

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at [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)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

Thanks to some incredible volunteers and the generosity of Huntsville High School and Mrs. Flippo, we now have a brand-new storage shed! A dedicated crew of "Band Dads" rolled up their sleeves to get the structure assembled. This addition will make a massive difference in how we store props and equipment to support our students throughout the season. A special shout-out to our building crew, Andrew Kirk, Justin Osborne, Keith Osborne (Justin’s Dad), Steven Black, Chad Raburn, and Michael Stahl, for their hard work and expertise.

Congratulations to our Youth Brass Academy (YBA) students who traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana, this weekend to compete in the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Championships: Jacob Black, Emily Black, Shelby O’Linger, and Logan Eley

We’re looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year and have an important HHS Band Parents Board position we need to fill — Video Coordinator.
​
This role is responsible for capturing and sharing the story of our band throughout the year by filming band events that are meaningful and fun for our students, including:

• Marching band competitions
• Halftime performances, stand tunes, and rehearsals
• Concerts and special events

​​
The Video Coordinator helps record, create, and upload videos to our HHS Band YouTube channel, preserving memories for our students and families while showcasing our program to the community.

This is a great opportunity to get involved, be creative, and document everything our students work so hard to achieve. If you already have video equipment and love capturing moments, we’d love to have you — or think of this as a great excuse to finally get the camera you’ve always wanted. No professional experience required, just a willingness to help and learn.
​
If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to
[email protected]

Monday:  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.  
Tuesday:  Leadership Interest Meeting 4-5 pm
Wednesday:  Leadership Interest Meeting 4-5 pm
Thursday: Leadership Interest Meeting 4-5 pm.  All State Band (Mobile)
Friday: Color Guard Open Rehearsal 4:30-6.  All State Band (Mobile)
Saturday:  All State Band (Mobile)

Marching Band Uniform Return - LATE!!!!
Marching Band uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned to the band room by Friday, April 10th with the dry cleaning receipt.  This includes the jacket, shako, gauntlets, and garment bag.  These must be the correct items that we loaned you in the Fall.  Bibbers, Gloves, and Shoes (and socks) belong to you.  If you are graduating or not returning and would like to donate these, we will gladly take them!

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

Hadestown!
We have lots of band students involved in Hadestown the musical both on stage and backstage!!!  There are even trombone soloists on stage (Abram Casos and Charlie Shuyler!)  We also love to support Mrs. Phelps, Ms. Gandy, and our incredible theater students

Tickets and Show times here: Tix - Ticket Sales

Percussion Ensemble/Chamber Music Concert
One of our favorite concerts is coming up on Tuesday, April 28th - our Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Concert.  Students who would like to perform at the concert in a small group or solo can sign up here.

2026-27 Information

Student Leadership Team 26-27- Students interested in being our leadership team for next year can apply using this form (due April 30th)

2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Summer School Career Prep/Drivers Ed/Health 
Reminder that summer school registration opens on Monday! This is important for any band student who may want to take career prep, drivers ed or health without having to take it during the school year. There are limited spots so don’t wait!

From Mrs. Flippo:  Summer school for credit enhancement is available for students who need to take Career Preparedness,  Health and/or Driver's Education outside of the standard school year. These classes can be taken for new credit in the summer. Seats in Driver's Education are limited. Registration will open for these classes on April 13. Registration is on a first come basis.

Detailed information regarding credit enhancement and credit recovery dates, location, and fees can be found on the HCS website at https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/page/2026-summer-school-information.

Rome New Year's Parade 2028
We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade!  The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028.

You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive.

A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip.


New Event - Trash Pandas Night
Huntsville High School is partnering with the Trash Pandas to have Huntsville High School night on Thursday, April 30th.  The band is planning to perform.  There is no cost to our students to attend the game and all students will receive a t-shirt.  They will also have free time to enjoy the game and grab dinner.   Concert only students and 8th grade future band members are invited to join us including performing and riding the bus. 

Tentative Schedule
4:00-5:00 pm Spring Training music rehearsal (pep tunes with 8th graders)
5:15 pm  Load School buses and depart for Trash Panda game.  8th graders are invited to join us for this game.
5:45 pm - Arrive, unload and play as people enter
6:30 pm - Games Starts
9:00-9:30 pm - End of Game
10:00 pm - Back at School

We will wear the free t-shirt provided.  You will need money for dinner at the game.  

Color Guard 
Friday, April 17th - Open Rehearsal (any new members are welcome to come and watch - all are welcome!) 4:30 6:00 pm FA Cafeteria
Monday, April 20th - Juniors/Seniors travel to HCMS to recruit
Monday, April 20 - April 23. Color Guard Auditions 4:30-7PM. 
$25 audition fee

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

 Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
Thursday, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders

Upcoming Dates
April 20-23  Color Guard Auditions (April 24th is a weather day)
April 23 - Spring Concert, Mandatory photos taken from 5:00-6:15
April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert
April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart[email protected] or [email protected]
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at [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)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions

​Our leadership team had a blast kicking off the ACAP Pep Rally at Blossomwood Elementary.

Our JV Winter Guard wrapped up their season as Alabama Novice State Champions. Varsity also delivered a standout performance, hitting a season-high score. Congratulations to all our performers on a fantastic season!

Monday:  Symphonic Band 4-5:30.   Dr. Dalton from Samford working with 4th block percussion.
Tuesday:  Fall 2026 Auditions during Class - 8th grade Woodwinds after school
Wednesday:   Fall 2026 Auditions during Class - 8th grade Brass after school
Thursday: Fall 2026 Auditions during Class - 8th grade Percussion after school
Friday: Marching Uniforms cleaned and due back by Today.  Special Performance by Belmont University (Nashville) Wind Ensemble during 1st block (9-10 am)  
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Marching Band Uniform Return
Marching Band uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned to the band room by Friday, April 10th with the dry cleaning receipt.  This includes the jacket, shako, gauntlets, and garment bag.  These must be the correct items that we loaned you in the Fall.  Bibbers, Gloves, and Shoes (and socks) belong to you.  If you are graduating or not returning and would like to donate these, we will gladly take them!

Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. 

Percussion Ensemble/Chamber Music Concert
One of our favorite concerts is coming up on Tuesday, April 28th - our Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Concert.  Students who would like to perform at the concert in a small group or solo can sign up here.

2026-27 Information
Band Contract/REGISTRATION!!
BAND (not class) registration - All students who plan to do band next year must register here.  This is replacing the band contract.  This is also your indication whether or not you are doing marching band.   The deadline to register is April 9.  Any final changes to your commitment to marching band must be made by the last day of school.

Auditions -  Auditions for next year are held during class on April 7-9.  Current 8th graders will audition after school.  Audition music was passed out prior to spring break and can also be located here.  All 9-11 grade students must audition regardless of your intent for next year - it's part of your grade.  

Student Leadership Team 26-27- Students interested in being our leadership team for next year can apply using this form (due April 30th)

You must also plan to attend our leadership meetings Tuesday, April 14; Wednesday, April 15; and Thursday, April 16th from 4-5 pm each day.
 
2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule
August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank)
August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank)
August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday)  (Milton Frank)
September 4  vs. Grissom (Milton Frank)
September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses)
September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming)
September 25  Open
September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition
October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break)
October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME).
October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 17 - Possible competition
October 23 at James Clemens  (Madison City Stadium - school buses)
October 24 - Possible competition
October 30  at Muscle Shoals (school buses)
October 31 - Possible Competition

Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break.  This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional.  We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game.  We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. 

Rome New Year's Parade 2028
We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade!  The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028.

You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive.

A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip.

New Event - Trash Pandas Night
Huntsville High School is partnering with the Trash Pandas to have Huntsville High School night on Thursday, April 30th.  The band is planning to perform.  There is no cost to our students to attend the game and all students will receive a t-shirt.  They will also have free time to enjoy the game and grab dinner.   Concert only students and 8th grade future band members are invited to join us including performing and riding the bus. 

Tentative Schedule
4:00-5:00 pm Spring Training music rehearsal (pep tunes with 8th graders)
5:15 pm  Load School buses and depart for Trash Panda game.  8th graders are invited to join us for this game.
5:45 pm - Arrive, unload and play as people enter
6:30 pm - Games Starts
9:00-9:30 pm - End of Game
10:00 pm - Back at School

We will wear the free t-shirt provided.  You will need money for dinner at the game.  

Color Guard 
Friday, April 17th - Open Rehearsal (any new members are welcome to come and watch - all are welcome!) 4:30 6:00 pm FA Cafeteria
Monday, April 20th - Juniors/Seniors travel to HCMS to recruit
Monday, April 20 - April 23 Color Guard Auditions

Color Guard Uniform Return
ALL of the following uniforms are due by April 10th in class:

• Pep Rally Uniform Top and Skirt
• Parade Uniform
• Marching Show uniform (unitard)

 
Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)
Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026
April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school).
Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions
THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training -  4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion)
Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion)
Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion)
Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders)
Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm.  Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders
 
Upcoming Dates
April 14-16  Leadership Interest meeting/training  4-5 pm
April 16-18  All State (Mobile) - for those that made it
April 20-23  Color Guard Auditions (April 24th is a weather day)
April 23 - Spring Concert, Mandatory photos taken from 5:00-6:15
April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert
April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org or [email protected]
For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at [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)  
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions