Schedule for the WeekB day marching classes should be prepared to go outside during class. Monday: STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - 7:45 am to unload trucks! Marching Percussion 4:00 - 5:30 Tuesday: 8:00 am leadership team meeting. Competition Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:45. Guard Sectional 6-7 Wednesday: Off Thursday: Competition Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:45. FOOTBALL BAND 4:00-4:45 Friday: Game vs. Mountain Brook. Milton Frank Stadium Next Football Band After school rehearsal: Thursday, August 26th from 4-4:45. Football band will practice the Thursday before every home game from 4:00-4:45 pm.  GAME DAY SCHEDULE August 27, 2021!Game Day Information Schedule 5:15 pm Trucks arrive at Milton Frank 5:30 pm Students meet by the trucks - unload and prepare for warm ups. 5:45 pm Warm ups Begin. 6:30 pm Line up for Pregame 6:40 pm Pregame performance 7:00 pm Game Starts Halftime performance (we perform 2nd after Mountain Brook) ~9:30 pm Game ends Location: Milton Frank Stadium - Home team. Meet in the Northwest corner of the field. Look for the trucks! Uniform Blue Band Polo tucked into khaki shorts. Short (ankle length) socks, athletic shoes (not converse, sandals, etc). Dinner Information Students need to eat on their own prior to the game. Students do not have time to visit concessions during the game - No food in the band section. Transportation Students are not provided transportation to games at Milton Frank Stadium or Alabama A&M. Students are responsible for getting to these games on your own. Other Information Bring your full water jug to the game. Mountain Brook is bringing their full band up from Birmingham and performing at halftime. They will perform 1st. Ladies, Thanks to nearly everyone for choosing appropriate khaki shorts for our performances. However, we did have three students that need to revisit that fingertip length policy. If you think you (or your daughter) might be one of those, please roll down those cuffs or get longer shorts for Friday. Thank you! HAIR DYE ALERT: We will soon be wearing our marching uniforms with the white jackets. If your hair color might run into that white jacket if you are caught in the rain.....please think about how to prevent that from happening.  KEEP READING FOR MAJOR FUNDRAISING UPDATES!From Stuart.Tankesley@hsv-k12.org & Holly.Connell@hsv-k12.orgMIDDLE SCHOOL CONNECTION Middle School Night is coming up at our September 3rd game vs. Grissom at Milton Frank Stadium. We invite our 7th and 8th grade middle school band students from HJHS or HCMS to join us at this game. This is also open to any private school or homeschooled student who may possibly want to attend HHS. We are planning a tailgate for families of both HHS and middle school families from 5:30-6:00 pm this night. To register and for detailed information, click here: https://forms.gle/3HZCMh714ht3Zkwc6 Our "Panther In Training" program is back! We are encouraging our 8th graders at HJHS and HCMS to join us as honorary members. We will also open this to any middle school aged sibling of a current band member that is enrolled in band at their middle school. Spread the word! PIT Crew members receive a shirt, HHS band merchandise, get to sit with the band at games, travel to games, and help out the marching band. Read more about it and apply here: https://forms.gle/7PjksokZx7K5g9Xz6 Upcoming Schedule Middle School Night, September 3rd- Game vs. Grissom (Milton Frank). All 7th and 8th grade students are able to come play with us this night. September 10th - Away Game against Bob Jones at Madison City Stadium. Dinner will be on your own from 3:40 - 5:00 pm. Tentatively planning to be in full marching uniforms this night. September 13-17 - Homecoming Week (altered schedule - see charms calendar). September 14 - Booster Board Meeting Marching Band Competition Locations The locations for our 2021 Marching Band Competitions are set. Saturday, September 25th - Midsouth Marching Festival - Gadsden High School - Gadsden, Al Saturday, October 16th - Tennessee Valley Marching Invitational - Muscle Shoals High School - Muscle Shoals, Al ***Full Schedules will be sent out as soon as we are informed of our performance time. Normally this is two weeks in advance. Parents and family are encouraged to attend the competitions. Plan for a full day event - morning rehearsal, afternoon travel, late afternoon/evening performance, and evening awards ceremony before returning to school***  Boston Butts! Football season means the finest BBQ!
  Close to our Truck!We have had some good luck fundraising, and we are nearing the finish line. We have approximately 80% of the required funds. If you know of anyone who can contribute, please share: GoFundMe link ===>>> https://gofund.me/cb32cdd4 If you are curious as to what the goal is Facebook Link: ===>>> https://www.facebook.com/huntsvilleHSband/posts/6232907740053495 Things We Like!
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GAME WEEK! FINALLY! ROAD TRIP! OH YEAH!!!B day marching classes should be prepared to go outside during class. Monday: Marching Percussion 4:00 - 5:30 Tuesday: 8:00 am leadership team meeting. Competition Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:45. Guard Sectional 6-7 Wednesday: Off Thursday: Competition Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:45 Friday: Game @Spain Park (see schedule) Next Football Band After school rehearsal: Thursday, August 26th from 4-4:45. Football band will practice the Thursday before every home game from 4:00-4:45 pm. SIGNIFICANT TRUCK FUNDRAISING UPDATEMATCHING FUNDS CHALLENGE - Late Saturday evening, we secured an individual donation that will match a $10,000 push. The goal is to raise $10,000 by September 1 to maximize this gift from a Band Enthusiast. Our $10,000 MATCHING FUNDS TRUCK FUNDRAISER IS NOW UNDER WAY! Donate through FaceBook by following this link. Match eligible! Donate through GoFundMe by following this link: Match eligible! Date your check before September 1, 2021 and send it in with your student! MATCH ELIGIBLE! We have secured nearly 70% (50% cash/20% pledges) of the money required to purchase a 38' trailer & 1 ton Diesel Dually truck. Please spread the word about our efforts.
Spain Park Game HousekeepingAfter Game load trucks and depart for HHS - we will send out a REMIND Text message on our way home with our time of arrival. We estimate getting back to HHS around 12:15 am. Uniform Blue Band Polo tucked into khaki shorts. Short (ankle length) socks, athletic shoes (not converse, sandles, etc). An athletic shoe primarily of a neutral color is preferred - we've seen some bright red shoes on the field recently and they stick out!! Dinner Information Bring money for a fast-food dinner in the food court of the Galleria Mall. Student Return / Parent pick up information Please be prompt in picking students up after away games. We will be sending out a REMIND text message with a time of arrival back at HHS once we depart Spain Park. Parents: Please park in parking spots in the parking lot off of Billie Watkins and wait for your student to come to you or get out of your car and meet them. Parking in the bus loop or on Billie Watkins St. creates a problem for buses getting in as well as a safety issue for students late at night. If you are not receiving our REMIND text messages, follow these instructions: Send a text message to the number 81010 In the text message write:
Transportation For away games, students are required to ride the bus to and from the game. If there is a extenuating circumstance that would necessitate them leaving early for a game or riding home with a parent, please email a director prior to the game. Students must always check out with a director prior to leaving with a parent. Students that take the ACT/SAT on a Saturday morning are welcome to check out AFTER halftime of the Friday night game the night before the test. From Stuart.Tankesley@hsv-k12.org & Holly.Connell@hsv-k12.orgPIT Crew Members
Our "Panther In Training" program is back! We are encouraging our 8th graders at HJHS and HCMS to join us as honorary members. We will also open this to any middle school aged sibling of a current band member that is enrolled in band at their middle school. Spread the word! PIT Crew members receive a shirt, HHS band merchandise, get to sit with the band at games, travel to games, and help out the marching band. Read more about it and apply here: https://forms.gle/7PjksokZx7K5g9Xz6 BOSTON BUTT FUNDRAISER: This very important fundraiser is simple, easy and fun. Download the form and simply return it. We need each band member to sell 2 delicious pork butts - the order deadline is September 1 - and pick up is September 11 at the Freshman Academy portico. Your game day meal is ready and you are helping the band! See article above! Form download is available! Upcoming Schedule First home Game - August 27th vs. Mountain Brook (Milton Frank) Middle School Night, September 3rd- Game vs. Grissom (Milton Frank). All 7th and 8th grade students are able to come play with us this night. September 10th - Away Game against Bob Jones at Madison City Stadium. Reminders from Previous Newsletters SCHEDULE CHANGE The Albertville Game scheduled for Thursday, September 30th has been moved to Friday, October 1st. This is the game right before Fall Break begins. The game is still in Albertville. Band Schedule for the Year You can access the electronic band schedule by going to Charmsoffice.com and entering the school code HuntsvilleHSBand. You can see every band date between now and the end of May. We are still updating some concert band rehearsals, but most of our schedule is there now! We highly recommend that you sync this calendar to your smart phone. Mrs. Hudson gave you the information on how to do this at Uniform fitting night. We also took time to make sure that the student's smart phone calendar was synced during class. Issues/Questions? Please contact Kelly Hudson Kelly.hudson.design@gmail.com The Schedule for the Week!B day marching classes should be prepared to go outside during class. Monday: Student volunteers needed at 7:45 AM to unload trucks. Marching Percussion 4:00 - 5:30 Tuesday: Competition Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:45. Board Meeting 6:00 pm Wednesday: Off Thursday: Competition Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:45 Friday: Off Next Football Band After school rehearsal: Thursday, August 26th from 4-4:45. Football will practice the Thursday before every home game from 4:00-4:45 pm. Upcoming Schedule Friday, August 20th - first away game to Spain Park. We are planning to depart around 2:00 pm and students will need to bring money for dinner. We will probably arrive back at school between Midnight and 12:30. More details in next week's newsletter. Competition Band and Football band travels to this game! First home game - Friday, August 27th vs. Mountain Brook at Milton Frank. DELICIOUS BOSTON BUTTS KEEP THE BAND MARCHING! |
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Our Boston Butt fundraiser is officially kicking-off. Please support the band in this major band fundraiser! These are great for picnics, tail-gaiting, and family and friends get-togethers. Feedback last year was that these Boston Butts were “the best ever tasted!” Attached you will find the form which should be filled out and submitted with payment in the band box in the band room. Also, CHARMS and VENMO are available to pay! Cost is $45 for an 8-10 lb Boston Butt. Forms/ payment is due by SEP 1! Delivery is SEP 11, 0900-1100. |   | ||
From Stuart.Tankesley@hsv-k12.org and Holly.Connell@hsv-k12.org
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Albertville Game scheduled for Thursday, September 30th has been moved to Friday, October 1st. This is the game right before Fall Break begins. The game is still in Albertville.
Band Schedule for the Year
You can access the electronic band schedule by going to Charmsoffice.com and entering the school code HuntsvilleHSBand. You can see every band date between now and the end of May. We are still updating some concert band rehearsals, but most of our schedule is there now!
We highly recommend that you sync this calendar to your smart phone. Mrs. Hudson gave you the information on how to do this at Uniform fitting night. We also took time to make sure that the student's smart phone calendar was synced during class.
Issues/Questions? Please contact Kelly Hudson Kelly.hudson.design@gmail.com
Incorrect Student Schedules Update
If your band schedule is still incorrect, make sure you have turned in a schedule change form with your counselor and you may need to follow up with them. The directors will be doing the same - team effort here!
Symphonic Band:
Please remember that your orange syllabus forms are due this week! If you did not get one due to a scheduling mishap, please be sure your child asks for one on Tuesday.
We will have two student teachers this semester and both will be working with the Symphonic Band students. As part of their time with us, they will have to video themselves teaching the class. Your child will be bringing home a special permission form that must be returned so that the intern can submit these as part of their documentation. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Connell.
Color Guard:
Tuesday will be the first sectional of the fall season. This will take place immediately following the regular Tuesday afternoon rehearsal and will last until 7pm. Please be sure you have enough water to last through both sessions and bring an extra snack or two!
Guard parents, while Ms. Victoria is our Color Guard instructor, please know that Mrs. Connell is the faculty contact for this class. If you ever have an issue or question regarding anything that happens with the Guard, please email Mrs. Connell rather than trying to contact Ms. Victoria.
Marching Band:
As a reminder, water jugs are also still very much needed for both class and after school practice! Also, please be sure you are bringing appropriate clothing and shoes for class and after school rehearsals. Jeans are not appropriate for either class or after school, and students should be sure they are bringing either athletic sneakers or their marching shoes for these practices. Additionally, female students who wear crop tops during class will be asked to change. If you aren't sure if a shirt qualifies as a crop top, have your child stand at attention or "horns up" and see if the shirt still meets the top of their pants/ shorts. If not, please ask them to wear a different top.
The Albertville Game scheduled for Thursday, September 30th has been moved to Friday, October 1st. This is the game right before Fall Break begins. The game is still in Albertville.
Band Schedule for the Year
You can access the electronic band schedule by going to Charmsoffice.com and entering the school code HuntsvilleHSBand. You can see every band date between now and the end of May. We are still updating some concert band rehearsals, but most of our schedule is there now!
We highly recommend that you sync this calendar to your smart phone. Mrs. Hudson gave you the information on how to do this at Uniform fitting night. We also took time to make sure that the student's smart phone calendar was synced during class.
Issues/Questions? Please contact Kelly Hudson Kelly.hudson.design@gmail.com
Incorrect Student Schedules Update
If your band schedule is still incorrect, make sure you have turned in a schedule change form with your counselor and you may need to follow up with them. The directors will be doing the same - team effort here!
Symphonic Band:
Please remember that your orange syllabus forms are due this week! If you did not get one due to a scheduling mishap, please be sure your child asks for one on Tuesday.
We will have two student teachers this semester and both will be working with the Symphonic Band students. As part of their time with us, they will have to video themselves teaching the class. Your child will be bringing home a special permission form that must be returned so that the intern can submit these as part of their documentation. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Connell.
Color Guard:
Tuesday will be the first sectional of the fall season. This will take place immediately following the regular Tuesday afternoon rehearsal and will last until 7pm. Please be sure you have enough water to last through both sessions and bring an extra snack or two!
Guard parents, while Ms. Victoria is our Color Guard instructor, please know that Mrs. Connell is the faculty contact for this class. If you ever have an issue or question regarding anything that happens with the Guard, please email Mrs. Connell rather than trying to contact Ms. Victoria.
Marching Band:
As a reminder, water jugs are also still very much needed for both class and after school practice! Also, please be sure you are bringing appropriate clothing and shoes for class and after school rehearsals. Jeans are not appropriate for either class or after school, and students should be sure they are bringing either athletic sneakers or their marching shoes for these practices. Additionally, female students who wear crop tops during class will be asked to change. If you aren't sure if a shirt qualifies as a crop top, have your child stand at attention or "horns up" and see if the shirt still meets the top of their pants/ shorts. If not, please ask them to wear a different top.
SHOW SHIRT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 10!
VOLUNTARY SHIRT ORDER FORM HERE FOR SUPPORTERS/PARENTS/STUDENTS. YOUR ORDER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT - THESE ARE SHOW SHIRTS AND ARE COTTON BLENDS!
This drawing was designed by ace Mello Allie Polzin. These shirts are $17 and they are for sale to everyone. The sale of this shirt is voluntary. These are NOT required for marchers. We will have a standard issue dri-fit shirt that is going to be given to marching students as a part of their band fees. Please show your support by ordering one of these fantastic shirts.
This drawing was designed by ace Mello Allie Polzin. These shirts are $17 and they are for sale to everyone. The sale of this shirt is voluntary. These are NOT required for marchers. We will have a standard issue dri-fit shirt that is going to be given to marching students as a part of their band fees. Please show your support by ordering one of these fantastic shirts.
2021-2022 HHS Band Parent Association Board Updates
The Board will be meeting Tuesday August 10 at 6pm in the Band Room. With the momentum the Band has from an outstanding Camp, first week of school, and Preview Show last Friday, the Board can really tend to the business of the Band. As always, that includes Finances.
We have raised approximately 1/2 of the necessary funds to replace our Band Trucks. This is over and above the fundraising required to operate the Band. However, now is not the time to rest! It is VITAL that we have a tremendous showing in our Boston Butt Fundraiser. We need to sell 500 Butts, which is about 4 per band member. Please do your part help the Band.
We still have various fundraising endeavors that we have to navigate our way through - including Sheets sales, and Brick sales. Sheets are a great Christmas gift - we will have information about that in the immediate future. Bricks are commemorative markers in the HHS Courtyard. More on that later.
We need your ideas and input! Please consider serving the band in any capacity for the 2022-2023 School Year. If you are interested, please contact Ben Boles by text - 256-651-5690 - and let's get you familiar with what the job entails. We have numerous positions open in the upcoming year, including President. Fresh ideas are always welcome, and since the issue of major purchases will be handled this year, the job should be easier moving forward.
Thank you for all you do to support our great Band!
We have raised approximately 1/2 of the necessary funds to replace our Band Trucks. This is over and above the fundraising required to operate the Band. However, now is not the time to rest! It is VITAL that we have a tremendous showing in our Boston Butt Fundraiser. We need to sell 500 Butts, which is about 4 per band member. Please do your part help the Band.
We still have various fundraising endeavors that we have to navigate our way through - including Sheets sales, and Brick sales. Sheets are a great Christmas gift - we will have information about that in the immediate future. Bricks are commemorative markers in the HHS Courtyard. More on that later.
We need your ideas and input! Please consider serving the band in any capacity for the 2022-2023 School Year. If you are interested, please contact Ben Boles by text - 256-651-5690 - and let's get you familiar with what the job entails. We have numerous positions open in the upcoming year, including President. Fresh ideas are always welcome, and since the issue of major purchases will be handled this year, the job should be easier moving forward.
Thank you for all you do to support our great Band!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK!
Weekly Schedule
Monday: Competition Band 6-9
Tuesday: Percussion student volunteers needed Tuesday PM - check Groupme for exact time Competition Band rehearsal 6-9. Football Band rehearsal 6-7:30.
Wednesday: Have a great first day of school! Students need instruments every day - including the first day of school. You should be prepared to play in class today. No rehearsal after school.
Thursday: Competition Band 4:00-5:45
Friday: Preview Show at 7:00 pm at Milton Frank (see schedule below)
Preview Show Schedule
Load trucks immediately after school. All instruments should be put by the door to the loading area to be loaded on the truck. You will get instructions during class time on this.
6:00 pm Truck Crews meet at Milton Frank (parking lot in the North end zone) to unload.
6:30 pm All students meet at the trucks to get equipment
7:00 pm Preview Begins! Family and Friends sit on the West stands (home side)
Warm up/Stretch Demonstration
Fundamentals Demonstration
Band Warm up
Performance of Stand Tunes
Pregame
Halftime Show
What to wear: Students should wear your blue band polo tucked into khaki shorts with short (ankle length or shorter) socks and athletic shoes. If you ordered a polo and have not received it yet, you should be getting it this week. Color Guard - follow instructions from Mrs. Connell and Ms. Victoria on what to wear.
Location: Milton Frank Stadium. No transportation provided by the band for this event.
**If case of rain, the event will be moved into the HHS Main Gym. Weather will be monitored and if this change is necessary, we will announce it at least couple of hours before the event**
Other Reminders: Bring family and friends to celebrate the end of the band camp and preview this year's marching band! The program should last between an hour and an hour and a half. No food is provided this year, but parents are welcome to bring food and drinks on your own.
Monday: Competition Band 6-9
Tuesday: Percussion student volunteers needed Tuesday PM - check Groupme for exact time Competition Band rehearsal 6-9. Football Band rehearsal 6-7:30.
Wednesday: Have a great first day of school! Students need instruments every day - including the first day of school. You should be prepared to play in class today. No rehearsal after school.
Thursday: Competition Band 4:00-5:45
Friday: Preview Show at 7:00 pm at Milton Frank (see schedule below)
Preview Show Schedule
Load trucks immediately after school. All instruments should be put by the door to the loading area to be loaded on the truck. You will get instructions during class time on this.
6:00 pm Truck Crews meet at Milton Frank (parking lot in the North end zone) to unload.
6:30 pm All students meet at the trucks to get equipment
7:00 pm Preview Begins! Family and Friends sit on the West stands (home side)
Warm up/Stretch Demonstration
Fundamentals Demonstration
Band Warm up
Performance of Stand Tunes
Pregame
Halftime Show
What to wear: Students should wear your blue band polo tucked into khaki shorts with short (ankle length or shorter) socks and athletic shoes. If you ordered a polo and have not received it yet, you should be getting it this week. Color Guard - follow instructions from Mrs. Connell and Ms. Victoria on what to wear.
Location: Milton Frank Stadium. No transportation provided by the band for this event.
**If case of rain, the event will be moved into the HHS Main Gym. Weather will be monitored and if this change is necessary, we will announce it at least couple of hours before the event**
Other Reminders: Bring family and friends to celebrate the end of the band camp and preview this year's marching band! The program should last between an hour and an hour and a half. No food is provided this year, but parents are welcome to bring food and drinks on your own.
SHOW SHIRT ORDER FORM! DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 6
VOLUNTARY SHIRT ORDER FORM HERE FOR SUPPORTERS/PARENTS/STUDENTS. YOUR ORDER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT - THESE ARE SHOW SHIRTS AND ARE COTTON BLENDS!
This drawing was designed by ace Mello Allie Polzin. These shirts are $17 and they are for sale to everyone. The sale of this shirt is voluntary. These are NOT required for marchers. We will have a standard issue dri-fit shirt that is going to be given to marching students as a part of their band fees. Please show your support by ordering one of these fantastic shirts.
This drawing was designed by ace Mello Allie Polzin. These shirts are $17 and they are for sale to everyone. The sale of this shirt is voluntary. These are NOT required for marchers. We will have a standard issue dri-fit shirt that is going to be given to marching students as a part of their band fees. Please show your support by ordering one of these fantastic shirts.
From Stuart.Tankesley@hsv-k12.org and Holly.Connell@hsv-k12.org
LUNCH for Band Classes
3rd block classes for band (Wind Ensemble or Color Guard) have been assigned LAST lunch, which does not start until close to 1:00 pm. You may want to bring snacks to eat between classes on days you have band for lunch.
School Schedule
Warning Bell 8:20
1st Block 8:30 – 9:54
2nd Block 9:59 – 11:23
3rd Block 11:28 – 1:16
1st Lunch 11:33 – 11:54
2nd Lunch 12:00 – 12:21
3rd Lunch 12:27 – 12:48
4th Lunch 12:55 – 1:16
Panther Hour 1:21 – 2:11
4th Block 2:16 – 3:40
Instrument Drop Off/Pick up
The Band Room is open in the morning as soon as they let students into the school for students to drop off your instrument. Most instruments should be taken the normal route into the band room, but if you have a large instrument you can drop off at the side and have someone let you in the double doors. New students should talk to your section leader if you have questions
The Band Room is always open after school to take your instruments home to practice.
Marching Band Rehearsals - B Days and After School.
Even though band camp is over, the heat is not! Our after school rehearsals are during the hottest part of the day. Students should plan to keep their water jug, sunscreen, appropriate summer clothing, and athletic shoes at school. They can keep these items in and around their band cubbies in the band room.
We also use B Day classes to go outside and rehearse. While we may not be outside everyday, we do go outside during classes a good amount during marching season (through October). We always allow students time to change clothes at the beginning and end of each class for those that need to. Students are welcome to use the LARGE restrooms in the auditorium lobby as well as the theater changing rooms behind the stage.
We will NOT be outside during B Day this week on Thursday except for possibly percussion to set up after school rehearsal during 4th block.
Incorrect Student Schedules Update
Our counselors have been working hard to fix any incorrect schedules. Mrs. Waters corrected band classes on senior schedules on Saturday and I sent them out to those students.
Mr. Whitener is going to give me new freshmen schedules (those whose band classes were not correct) on Monday and they will be distributed Monday night at rehearsal.
I have not heard from Mrs. Mosby and Mr. Watson, but i'm confident the incorrect schedules for sophomores and juniors are being worked on. Everyone will receive another copy of their schedule on the first day of school.
Band Calendar 21-22
We are making final additions/edits to the 2021-22 charms calendar! The easiest way to access our full year calendar and keep up is by syncing it to your smart phone calendar. You can also go to charmsoffice.com and enter the school code HuntsvilleHSBand to view.
The Fall after school weekly schedule: (This schedule runs from August through October)
Monday: Marching Percussion 4-5:30
Tuesday: All Competition Band 4-5:45. Color guard stays until 7:00 pm for their weekly sectional.
Wednesday: Off (no rehearsals except during homecoming week)
Thursday: All Competition Band 4:00-5:45 pm (no rehearsal on weeks we have a game on Thursday night).
Friday: Football Games (August 20th - October 28th) You can view the full schedule on the Charms calendar
**In addition each section (except guard and percussion) is required to hold a 20 minute sectional every week. These are student run and we are encouraging our leadership team to take responsibility for this. If you student mentions a sectional before or after school one day, this is what they are referring to**
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MANDATORY SHIRT ORDER FORM HERE FOR STUDENTS - FREE FOR STUDENTS - THESE FIT UNDER YOUR UNIFORM - DRI-FIT SHIRTS. DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 6!!
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Thursday night Football Games
This year we have 2 weeks where our games are on Thursday night game instead of Friday: Sept 30th @ Albertville and October 28th @ Decatur. Note that these are both away games which means a longer evening and school the next day!! All Football band and Competition band students are still required at these games. Plan ahead with your school work!
Fall Break Football Game
Fall Break game is optional, but we highly encourage attendance if you are in town! This year's Fall Break game is at Austin High School on Friday, October 8th. There are no other rehearsals or events scheduled during Fall Break.
Marching Competitions and Other Required Marching Band Dates: (all of these dates are on the charms calendar)
Homecoming week (September 13-17) - Homecoming rehearsal is 4-5 on Wednesday and Homecoming parade on Thursday, Sept. 26. (no rehearsal that day).
Friday, September 24th - Competition Band rehearsal after school (this is an off week for football so there is no game this night). Times TBA
Saturday, September 25th - Competition Band Marching Competition - FULL DAY EVENT. Location and schedule will be announced later.
Wednesday, September 29th - HCMS vs. HJHS Game at Milton Frank. Game is at 6:30 pm. Itinerary TBA. We are planning to take that full band (Competition and Football band) to this game to perform halftime and perform with each middle school band. We try really hard to not have anything past 5:00 pm on Wednesdays because many people like to attend church that evening. This is a very important event. and we would appreciate you planning ahead with your church schedule to participate this one night. Please contact a director if there are any major issues.
Saturday, October 16th - Competition Band Marching Competition - FULL DAY EVENT. Location and schedule will be announced later.
Thursday, November 11th - Veteran's Day Parade (Downtown Huntsville) Football and Competition Band. No school on this day.
3rd block classes for band (Wind Ensemble or Color Guard) have been assigned LAST lunch, which does not start until close to 1:00 pm. You may want to bring snacks to eat between classes on days you have band for lunch.
School Schedule
Warning Bell 8:20
1st Block 8:30 – 9:54
2nd Block 9:59 – 11:23
3rd Block 11:28 – 1:16
1st Lunch 11:33 – 11:54
2nd Lunch 12:00 – 12:21
3rd Lunch 12:27 – 12:48
4th Lunch 12:55 – 1:16
Panther Hour 1:21 – 2:11
4th Block 2:16 – 3:40
Instrument Drop Off/Pick up
The Band Room is open in the morning as soon as they let students into the school for students to drop off your instrument. Most instruments should be taken the normal route into the band room, but if you have a large instrument you can drop off at the side and have someone let you in the double doors. New students should talk to your section leader if you have questions
The Band Room is always open after school to take your instruments home to practice.
Marching Band Rehearsals - B Days and After School.
Even though band camp is over, the heat is not! Our after school rehearsals are during the hottest part of the day. Students should plan to keep their water jug, sunscreen, appropriate summer clothing, and athletic shoes at school. They can keep these items in and around their band cubbies in the band room.
We also use B Day classes to go outside and rehearse. While we may not be outside everyday, we do go outside during classes a good amount during marching season (through October). We always allow students time to change clothes at the beginning and end of each class for those that need to. Students are welcome to use the LARGE restrooms in the auditorium lobby as well as the theater changing rooms behind the stage.
We will NOT be outside during B Day this week on Thursday except for possibly percussion to set up after school rehearsal during 4th block.
Incorrect Student Schedules Update
Our counselors have been working hard to fix any incorrect schedules. Mrs. Waters corrected band classes on senior schedules on Saturday and I sent them out to those students.
Mr. Whitener is going to give me new freshmen schedules (those whose band classes were not correct) on Monday and they will be distributed Monday night at rehearsal.
I have not heard from Mrs. Mosby and Mr. Watson, but i'm confident the incorrect schedules for sophomores and juniors are being worked on. Everyone will receive another copy of their schedule on the first day of school.
Band Calendar 21-22
We are making final additions/edits to the 2021-22 charms calendar! The easiest way to access our full year calendar and keep up is by syncing it to your smart phone calendar. You can also go to charmsoffice.com and enter the school code HuntsvilleHSBand to view.
The Fall after school weekly schedule: (This schedule runs from August through October)
Monday: Marching Percussion 4-5:30
Tuesday: All Competition Band 4-5:45. Color guard stays until 7:00 pm for their weekly sectional.
Wednesday: Off (no rehearsals except during homecoming week)
Thursday: All Competition Band 4:00-5:45 pm (no rehearsal on weeks we have a game on Thursday night).
Friday: Football Games (August 20th - October 28th) You can view the full schedule on the Charms calendar
**In addition each section (except guard and percussion) is required to hold a 20 minute sectional every week. These are student run and we are encouraging our leadership team to take responsibility for this. If you student mentions a sectional before or after school one day, this is what they are referring to**
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Thursday night Football Games
This year we have 2 weeks where our games are on Thursday night game instead of Friday: Sept 30th @ Albertville and October 28th @ Decatur. Note that these are both away games which means a longer evening and school the next day!! All Football band and Competition band students are still required at these games. Plan ahead with your school work!
Fall Break Football Game
Fall Break game is optional, but we highly encourage attendance if you are in town! This year's Fall Break game is at Austin High School on Friday, October 8th. There are no other rehearsals or events scheduled during Fall Break.
Marching Competitions and Other Required Marching Band Dates: (all of these dates are on the charms calendar)
Homecoming week (September 13-17) - Homecoming rehearsal is 4-5 on Wednesday and Homecoming parade on Thursday, Sept. 26. (no rehearsal that day).
Friday, September 24th - Competition Band rehearsal after school (this is an off week for football so there is no game this night). Times TBA
Saturday, September 25th - Competition Band Marching Competition - FULL DAY EVENT. Location and schedule will be announced later.
Wednesday, September 29th - HCMS vs. HJHS Game at Milton Frank. Game is at 6:30 pm. Itinerary TBA. We are planning to take that full band (Competition and Football band) to this game to perform halftime and perform with each middle school band. We try really hard to not have anything past 5:00 pm on Wednesdays because many people like to attend church that evening. This is a very important event. and we would appreciate you planning ahead with your church schedule to participate this one night. Please contact a director if there are any major issues.
Saturday, October 16th - Competition Band Marching Competition - FULL DAY EVENT. Location and schedule will be announced later.
Thursday, November 11th - Veteran's Day Parade (Downtown Huntsville) Football and Competition Band. No school on this day.
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