From the Directors:
As we wrap up the year in this final newsletter, we just want to say another big thank you to our students and families for all that they do.  We truly appreciate you and couldn't do this without you!  We are so blessed to be able to teach the best students and families at HHS.  Congratulations Seniors on your graduation at the VBC!   We will miss you!
We will be taking a newsletter break and only sending our information as needed for the month of June, but email us if you need anything.
-Mr. Tankesley and Mrs. Connell
School Instrument Check out
If you need to check out a school instrument (concert or marching), you can do so June 7-11 from 9-2 pm with Mrs. Connell
Band Camp Schedule
The 2021 Band Camp Schedule is attached to this email.  Minor changes are still possible.  Make note that uniform fittings, booster dues (#2) collection, and form collection will happen by class from 4-7 during the first week.  By request, we will have lots of HHS Band swag available for purchase like car magnets, draw string bags, lanyards, our 2021 show shirt, and more!  Our big band parent meeting is happening on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00 pm.   Our preview show is scheduled for Friday evening, August 6th tentatively at Milton Frank.   
BLUE POLO SHIRTS:  
As we mentioned at the beginning of the year, we will continue to use the same polo band shirt from year to year.  If your shirt is in good condition and fits, keep it!    Every student must have a polo.
If you are graduating, not doing band next year, or have outgrown your shirt you have the opportunity to sell your shirt to another student if it's in good condition for $15.  To sell your shirt,  attach a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a safety pin to the shirt and return on a hanger to the band room.    This needs to be done by the last day of school.   New and current members will have the opportunity to purchase your shirt this summer for $15.   We will mail you cash or a check.
New students to the band program and returning members who need a shirt will have the chance to purchase a new shirt for $35 or a used shirt based on availability for $15.  
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com

Upcoming Dates for Summer 2021 (edited percussion summer dates on 5/14)
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.  9-2
JUNE 7-11  5:00-8:00 pm.  PERCUSSION CAMP!! (edited 5/14)
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.  
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!

Final Newsletter of the year
Our final newsletter of the school year will be next Sunday.  We are working to include a tentative schedule for band camp!  After next Sunday, we will be transitioning seniors/non-returning members out of our system and working to put our new members in!  We thank you for your patience with this process!   We will also be changing to our new booster board on June 1st.  
MARCHING PERCUSSION SUMMER CHANGE
We are changing our summer marching percussion rehearsals to June 7-11 only - every day from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Previously it was listed as every Tuesday in June.  We have taken careful consideration into this late change.  We've discussed it with the students and discovered what conflicts we are working with.  While 90% percent of our percussion students were able to make the change easily, we know there are a couple of conflicts and those of course are excused during the month of June.  We made this change with the students in mind:  We really felt that giving them an entire month away from band would allow them to not worry about juggling schedules around and enjoy their summer vacations.

First Booster Payment of 2021-22
Band Booster Dues have returned to the normal rate of $600 for marching band (competition/football) members and $300 for concert band members for 2021-22.    The first payment of $200 is due by the last day of school (or during rookie camp for upcoming 9th graders).   This first payment/deposit ensures you a spot in the band in the Fall.  There is a 5% discount if you want to pay your entire band fees during this time.
The second payment of $200 will be due during band camp and the third payment of $200 will be due by the Fall Concert in early November
End of Year Information
Concert Uniform:  (LATE!!!!)
Concert uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned with the dry-cleaning receipt by May 12 (for those participating in District Honor Band, please have your uniform dry-cleaned after the concert and turn in ASAP).  If there is no receipt of cleaning, the student's Charms account will be charged a fee.  PLEASE RETURN UNIFORM ON IT'S PLASTIC HANGER THAT WAS ISSUED TO YOU!  Students can hang up their uniform on the rack in the band room.   Reminder that tuxedo shirts and shoes belong to the student, but we welcome donations.    
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com
BLUE POLO SHIRTS:  
As we mentioned at the beginning of the year, we will continue to use the same polo band shirt from year to year.  If your shirt is in good condition and fits, keep it!    Every student must have a polo.
If you are graduating, not doing band next year, or have outgrown your shirt you have the opportunity to sell your shirt to another student if it's in good condition for $15.  To sell your shirt,  attach a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a safety pin to the shirt and return on a hanger to the band room.    This needs to be done by the last day of school.   New and current members will have the opportunity to purchase your shirt this summer for $15.   We will mail you cash or a check.
New students to the band program and returning members who need a shirt will have the chance to purchase a new shirt for $35 or a used shirt based on availability for $15.  
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com
School instruments:  (LATE!!!)
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.  The repair cost of these instruments should be charged to the individual student, not the band.  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.   Please do not take your concert instrument for repair until you complete your concert audition.
Questions?  Email Mrs. Connell holly.connell@hsv-k12.org
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.   Please take care of this now so that it's not a surprise a few weeks before you graduate.
Questions?  Brenda Tapia brendahtapia@gmail.com or Darin Miller dsmiller2000@gmail.com
Communication
We will be graduating students out of our Charms emailing system and REMIND in June.  At that point we will also be entering our new students into the system.  Weekly newsletters will stop for the summer after the last day of school until around band camp 
Upcoming Dates for Summer 2021 (edited percussion summer dates on 5/14)
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.
JUNE 7-11  5:00-8:00 pm.  PERCUSSION CAMP!! (edited 5/14)
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.  
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!

ATTENTION BAND PARENTS... Do you want or need to earn money for your students band account to help pay for fees, trips and/or any additional costs that come up throughout the year? This class allows you to work hockey games and other events at the VBC as needed and earn money for your student's account. Other Family members are allowed to participate in the class as long as they are 21.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-wristband

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Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed 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 CONCERTS signup

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

Concessions - MAY
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-mayconcessions

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.

​

MARCHING PERCUSSION SUMMER CHANGE
We are changing our summer marching percussion rehearsals to June 7-11 only - every day from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Previously it was listed as every Tuesday in June.  We have taken careful consideration into this late change.  We've discussed it with the students and discovered what conflicts we are working with.  While 90% percent of our percussion students were able to make the change easily, we know there are a couple of conflicts and those of course are excused during the month of June.  We made this change with the students in mind:  We really felt that giving them an entire month away from band would allow them to not worry about juggling schedules around and enjoy their summer vacations.
Audition Results

All audition results will be posted the last week of school.  We are working through things out of our control like quarantines!  Thanks your patience!
First Booster Payment of 2021-22
Band Booster Dues have returned to the normal rate of $600 for marching band (competition/football) members and $300 for concert band members for 2021-22.    The first payment of $200 is due by the last day of school (or during rookie camp for upcoming 9th graders).   This first payment/deposit ensures you a spot in the band in the Fall.  There is a 5% discount if you want to pay your entire band fees during this time.  The second payment of $200 will be due during band camp and the third payment of $200 will be due by the Fall Concert in early November
End of Year Information
Concert Uniform:  
Concert uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned with the dry-cleaning receipt by May 12 (for those participating in District Honor Band, please have your uniform dry-cleaned after the concert and turn in ASAP).  If there is no receipt of cleaning, the student's Charms account will be charged a fee.  PLEASE RETURN UNIFORM ON IT'S PLASTIC HANGER THAT WAS ISSUED TO YOU!  Students can hang up their uniform on the rack in the band room.   Reminder that tuxedo shirts and shoes belong to the student, but we welcome donations.    
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com
BLUE POLO SHIRTS:  
As we mentioned at the beginning of the year, we will continue to use the same polo band shirt from year to year.  If your shirt is in good condition and fits, keep it!    Every student must have a polo.
If you are graduating, not doing band next year, or have outgrown your shirt you have the opportunity to sell your shirt to another student if it's in good condition for $15.  To sell your shirt,  attach a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a safety pin to the shirt and return on a hanger to the band room.    This needs to be done by the last day of school.   New and current members will have the opportunity to purchase your shirt this summer for $15.   We will mail you cash or a check.
New students to the band program and returning members who need a shirt will have the chance to purchase a new shirt for $35 or a used shirt based on availability for $15.  
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com
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.  The repair cost of these instruments should be charged to the individual student, not the band.  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.   Please do not take your concert instrument for repair until you complete your concert audition.
Questions?  Email Mrs. Connell holly.connell@hsv-k12.org
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.   Please take care of this now so that it's not a surprise a few weeks before you graduate.
Questions?  Brenda Tapia brendahtapia@gmail.com or Darin Miller dsmiller2000@gmail.com

Communication
We will be graduating students out of our Charms emailing system and REMIND in June.  At that point we will also be entering our new students into the system.  Weekly newsletters will stop for the summer after the last day of school until around band camp 
 Upcoming Dates for Summer 2021 (edited percussion summer dates on 5/14)
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.
JUNE 7-11  5:00-8:00 pm.  PERCUSSION CAMP!! (edited 5/14)
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!

ATTENTION BAND PARENTS... Do you want or need to earn money for your students band account to help pay for fees, trips and/or any additional costs that come up throughout the year? This class allows you to work hockey games and other events at the VBC as needed and earn money for your student's account. Other Family members are allowed to participate in the class as long as they are 21.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-wristband
**************
Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed 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 CONCERTS signup

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

Concessions - MAY
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-mayconcessions

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.

Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Music Concert Information
HHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm
Performers should arrive by 6:30 pm and meet in the band room.
Percussion Ensemble Dress - All Black (as discussed in class)
Chamber performers - Business Casual at minimum (no t-shirts, jeans, tennis shoes).  Guys should have shirts tucked in.  
Do not wear your concert uniform as it should be at the cleaners being dry-cleaned!
First Booster Payment of 2021-22
Band Booster Dues have returned to the normal rate of $600 for marching band (competition/football) members and $300 for concert band members for 2021-22.    The first payment of $200 is due by the last day of school (or during rookie camp for upcoming 9th graders).   This first payment/deposit ensures you a spot in the band in the Fall.  There is a 5% discount if you want to pay your entire band fees during this time.
The second payment of $200 will be due during band camp and the third payment of $200 will be due by the Fall Concert in early November
End of Year Information
Concert Uniform:  
Concert uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned with the dry-cleaning receipt by May 12 (for those participating in District Honor Band, please have your uniform dry-cleaned after the concert and turn in ASAP).  If there is no receipt of cleaning, the student's Charms account will be charged a fee.  PLEASE RETURN UNIFORM ON IT'S PLASTIC HANGER THAT WAS ISSUED TO YOU!  Students can hang up their uniform on the rack in the band room.   Reminder that tuxedo shirts and shoes belong to the student, but we welcome donations.    
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com
BLUE POLO SHIRTS:  
As we mentioned at the beginning of the year, we will continue to use the same polo band shirt from year to year.  If your shirt is in good condition and fits, keep it!    Every student must have a polo.
If you are graduating, not doing band next year, or have outgrown your shirt you have the opportunity to sell your shirt to another student if it's in good condition for $15.  To sell your shirt,  attach a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a safety pin to the shirt and return on a hanger to the band room.    This needs to be done by the last day of school.   New and current members will have the opportunity to purchase your shirt this summer for $15.   We will mail you cash or a check.
New students to the band program and returning members who need a shirt will have the chance to purchase a new shirt for $35 or a used shirt based on availability for $15.  
Questions?  Bonnie Eversole - bonnieinbama5@gmail.com
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.  The repair cost of these instruments should be charged to the individual student, not the band.  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.   Please do not take your concert instrument for repair until you complete your concert audition.
Questions?  Email Mrs. Connell holly.connell@hsv-k12.org
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.   Please take care of this now so that it's not a surprise a few weeks before you graduate.
Questions?  Brenda Tapia brendahtapia@gmail.com or Darin Miller dsmiller2000@gmail.com

Band Booster Association
We still have a few open positions, so contact Darin Miller if you are interested in serving.   This is one of the best and most rewarding things a parent can do - it's an easy way to get involved, too.

Communication
We will be graduating students out of our Charms emailing system and REMIND in June.  At that point we will also be entering our new students into the system.
  
Upcoming Dates for Summer 2021
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!

​ATTENTION BAND PARENTS... Do you want or need to earn money for your students band account to help pay for fees, trips and/or any additional costs that come up throughout the year? This class allows you to work hockey games and other events as needed and earn money for your student's account. Other Family members are allowed to participate in the class as long as they are 21.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-wristband

**************
Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed 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 CONCERTS signup

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

Concessions - MAY
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-mayconcessions

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, Holly Connell, Audry Beumer and Ed Venderviere.  Much appreciation to all of you for volunteering!!

 Monday – 10th-12th Auditions During Class.  9th grade/New Member Woodwind Auditions 4:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday –  10th-12th Auditions During Class.  9th grade/New Member Brass Auditions 4:00-6:00 pm. 
****Booster Meeting 6:30 pm - Band Room*****
Wednesday – 10th-12th Auditions During Class.  Make up Auditions After School. 
Thursday –  10th-12th Auditions During Class.  9th Grade/new member percussion Auditions - 5:30 pm.  Marching Percussion Rehearsal/Auditions 6-8 pm. 
Friday – 10th-12th grade Auditions During Class.  SENIOR FINE ARTS DAY - 4th block ceremony (see below).  District Honor Band.
Saturday - District Honor Band (Sparkman HS)

Senior Fine Arts Day Information
The HHS Fine Arts Department Senior Day is this Friday at 2:30 pm in the Auditorium.  We are recognizing and celebrating seniors who are choosing to continue on in music in college or the military.  This includes marching band (including color guard), concert bands, jazz bands, or even majoring in music.  This ceremony will include speeches, certificates, a special signing, and a chance for all seniors to speak if they would like to.  There will be a small reception afterwards. Family members of these students are invited.
The following students have signed up for Fine Arts Day.  If there is anyone else that wants to participate, please let me know Monday.
Athena Lovett, Band, United State Coast Guard Academy
Gabbi Smith - Music Performance, Auburn
Chase Ruffing, Marching Band, Auburn 
Nathan Strohman, Marching Band, Alabama
Jada Goodwin, Marching Band, Alabama
Allison Fife, Marching Band, Marion Military Institute
Rachel Myers, Marching Band, UNA
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District Honor Band 
District Honor Band is Friday and Saturday at Sparkman High School.  Information and Schedule for District Honor Band was sent out to the participants last Friday in a separate email!   Congratulations to our district honor band members:  Drew Blankenship, Jillian Boles, Grace Bradt, Alton Hudson, Matthew Hutcherson, Kristina Olzowy,  Allie Polzin, Chase Ruffing, Gabbi Smith, Daniel Starnes, Nathan Strohman, and Maggie Tonsmeire!

​Wristband and Concession volunteers are needed 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 MAY SIGNUP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-maywristband

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

Concessions - MAY
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-mayconcessions

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, Brenda and Tim Tapia.  Much appreciation to all of you for volunteering!!

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

Uniform:  Concert uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned with the dry cleaning receipt by May 12 (for those participating in District Honor Band, please have your uniform dry-cleaned after the concert and turn in ASAP).  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.   Please do not take your concert instrument for repair until you complete your concert audition next week.

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. 


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.   

Old Announcements 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.
  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)
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 10-14  Leadership Auditions and Interviews. 
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