Monday – Percussion and Color Guard 4:00-5:30. 
Tuesday – Winds (Brass and Woodwinds) 4:00-5:30 pm. 
Wednesday – Off            
Thursday – Full Band 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Friday – Off  (Band is not playing in the game in Albertville)

​Check-in link to all in-person events (students -please save on your phones!)  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HK-IsJ_ccUm9km1ZH1-9rxvrKFctLzZClscJD-6iovxUQzJWUTVGTlg5NjZaWjJMOEwwWjNBUzA2Ui4u.  Students that don’t have smart phones can still check in through a director. 

Fall Break Game
The student leadership team asked each band member this past week whether or not they plan to be in town to perform at the Fall break game on Friday, October 9th at Milton Frank.  We are working to get firm numbers on those that are able to come.  Please assist us by making sure you have told your section leader your committment.


Upcoming Schedule
After Fall break (starting October 12th), we are going to adjust the schedule in the following ways:

1. No percussion or guard sectionals on Mondays.  We will continue rehearsing during class time. 
2. Wind Ensemble will rehearse Tuesdays after school from 4:00 – 5:30 pm (except Tuesday, October 27th).  We may add Thursdays after football games are over.
3. Symphonic Band will rehearse Mondays after school from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.    

October 12- Woodwinds and percussion
October 19- Brass
October 26- Everyone
Nov. 2- Everyone
Nov. 9- No rehearsal
Nov. 16- Woodwinds and percussion
Nov. 23- Brass
Nov. 30- Everyone
Dec. 7- Everyone
Dec. 14- Everyone

Fall Concert
We are AIMING to have a Thursday, November 5th Fall Concert depending on how the students progress and ability to host a concert.  Please pencil this in on your calendar with some flexibility built in! 😊  Thank you for your understanding!

Last Football Game vs. Decatur
The last game of the season against Decatur is scheduled for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th not FRIDAY.   This was a mistake in the calendar and has been corrected. 

When we return from Fall Break, we only have 2 games remaining – October 23 vs. Sparkman (homecoming) and October 29th vs. Decatur

MATTRESS SALE LOCATION
The 4th annual mattress sale is coming up on Sunday, November 8th.  We are hoping for a big turn out and need a successful fundraiser for our booster finances!  We typically raise $5,000 and more on this one Sunday!  Please share the facebook event page!  https://www.facebook.com/events/313712176690443/

We have been told that we are not guaranteed to have the sale at the school this year.  We are looking for an alternate location.  If you have access to a large room (community gym, cafeteria, church fellowship hall, banquet room, hotel banquet room) that we could use for free, please let us know!  Large outside covered areas may also be an option.   We prefer this to be in the HHS school zone, but are open to all availability.  You can view the video on the event page to see how much space we would need. 
 

Schedule for the week September 21 - September 25
Monday – Percussion and Color Guard 4:00-5:30.  
Tuesday – Full Band 4:00-5:30 pm.  
Wednesday – Off             
Thursday – Game vs. Grissom at Alabama A&M.   Load the truck during classes.
​Friday – Off

Check-in link to all in-person events (students -please save on your phones!)  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HK-IsJ_ccUm9km1ZH1-9rxvrKFctLzZClscJD-6iovxUQzJWUTVGTlg5NjZaWjJMOEwwWjNBUzA2Ui4u.  Students that don’t have smart phones can still check in through a director. 

Gameday Schedule
 5:30  pm Truck arrives at Alabama A&M – Southeast side of the stadium.  Truck crews unload
5:45 pm   Arrive and check in.
6:00 pm  Move to Stadium Seating (visiting side)
We will be performing halftime to the EAST (visiting) side of the stadium
~9:30 pm   Game Ends, Load Trucks, Dismiss.

Please bring water jugs and wear your uniform (polo shirt tucked in, khaki shorts).

​Food Drive
As a part of a school wide initiative, the band is participating in a food drive competition again Grissom.  Starting Monday and going through the day of the Grissom game, we will be collecting food items to be donated to Manna House.  We have a student leadership group organizing this and a friendly competition within the band.  Thank you to Ty Davis, Victoria Ejide, Jackson Miller, Winton Williams, and Carley Bourland for helping to organize and promote this within the band program.   Bring your food to rehearsal or class and put it in your section box!
 
Manna House Volunteering
We are having a HHS Band volunteering week at Manna House.  You can volunteer between the hours of 3:00-7:00 pm on Monday or Wednesday.  Those that have school on these days can come after you get dismissed from HHS.  See Ty Davis to sign up or have questions.  [email protected]
 
Upcoming events:
Mattress Sale fundraiser Sunday, November 8th!  Location TBA. 

Schedule for the week September 14 - September 18
Monday – Percussion and Color Guard 4:00-5:30.  Percussion - If you can get here at 3:30, please come to help unload percussion equipment off truck.
Tuesday – Winds (brass and woodwinds) 4:00-5:30 pm
Wednesday – Off     
Thursday – Full Band 4:00-5:30 pm. 
Friday – No game (Huntsville plays James Clemens in Madison.  No visiting bands allowed)
Check-in link to all in-person events (students -please save on your phones!)  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HK-IsJ_ccUm9km1ZH1-9rxvrKFctLzZClscJD-6iovxUQzJWUTVGTlg5NjZaWjJMOEwwWjNBUzA2Ui4u.  Students that don’t have smart phones can still check in through a director. 

We are still accepting addresses for this year’s letter writing campaign! Just fill out the form https://forms.gle/xnsZKPgXyQyP9aFe6 for each address and we will set up a time for you to get your letters and envelopes.  This is a 50/50 split - take advantage of the opportunity the band is offering to get a big chunk of your fees "fundraised" - if you have any questions - please contact Elena Barbre!  

Food Drive
As a part of a school wide initiative, the band is participating in a food drive competition again Grissom.  Starting Monday and going through the day of the Grissom game, we will be collecting food items to be donated to Manna House.  We have a student leadership group organizing this and a friendly competition within the band.  Thank you to Ty Davis, Victoria Ejide, Jackson Miller, Winton Williams, and Carley Bourland for helping to organize and promote this within the band program.   Bring your food to rehearsal or class and put it in your section box!
 
Quick note about returning to in-person learning
Students who are doing HVA for the rest of the semester or remote learning for the rest of the 9-weeks are encouraged to come to band classes in-person.  You will be allowed to check in and participate in band class on the day of your cohort and then leave campus after class.  This applies to any band class.  Music has always been a social/community activity and kids enjoy it much more when they are working together.   We understand there are circumstances that would prevent some students from still participating in-person, some of which you have shared with us.  It’s still ok to remain completely virtual if that is best for your family.  


Be prepared to rehearse inside.  Students will be seated 6 feet apart during class and will be required to wear their mask when not playing their instrument.  We will be sanitizing chairs, stands, and any other shared equipment between classes.  All students should be using their own mouthpiece and percussionists should have their own stick bag with their equipment.
 
                    Reminders

• The game against Grissom has been changed to Thursday, September 24 at Alabama A&M.  The week of this game, we will do a FULL Band rehearsal on Tuesday, September 22nd to prepare for the game.  Color Guard and Percussion will need to join us this rehearsal.
• Reminder that all percussionists should own a stick back with the following:  2 pairs of yarn mallets, a pair of timpani mallets, a pair of rubber mallets, a pair of CONCERT snare sticks, and a triangle beater.  When we return to school on September 21st, we will be checking these in class. 

Make sure to order your t shirts and masks and show your pride in the stands and around town.  Click this link to order and pay online. ALSO, there is a “deliver it to my home” option that makes it EXTRA convenient.   CLICK TO SHOP HERE! 

Proceeds help fund the band budget.

Schedule for the week September 7 - September 11
Monday – Labor Day – no class or rehearsals
Tuesday – Winds (brass and woodwinds) 4:00-5:30 pm
Wednesday – Off             
Thursday – Full Band 4:00-5:30 pm.  Load Percussion, Tubas, and large equipment on truck after rehearsal.
Friday – Game vs. Bob Jones at Milton Frank (see schedule below. )
 
Check-in link to all in-person events (students -please save on your phones!)  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HK-IsJ_ccUm9km1ZH1-9rxvrKFctLzZClscJD-6iovxUQzJWUTVGTlg5NjZaWjJMOEwwWjNBUzA2Ui4u.  Students that don’t have smart phones can still check in through a director. 
 
Gameday Information – Friday, September 11th vs. Bob Jones (senior night)
 
Schedule
5:30 pm – Truck Arrives – crew unloads
5:45 pm – All students arrive at Milton Frank and check in using the form and the temperature checks.  Leave your instrument cases in the car.
6:00 pm – After everyone checks in we will walk in the stadium and get seated.  Warm ups will only take place in the stands.
7:00 pm – Games Starts
~9:30 pm – Game ends / dismissal / load trucks
 
Uniform
Polo tucked into khaki shorts.  Tennis shoes and short socks.
 
Other information
We are planning to do a stand-still performance at halftime followed by a special ceremony honoring our seniors.
All students are expected to sit 6 feet apart at all times and wear their mask when not playing. 
Student are responsible for bringing a water jug to the game. 
Students should plan to eat before and/or after the game (not during).  We do not allow food in the band section.

If you have not been contacted via email concerning senior night and you are a senior or a senior parent, please email Christy Rainey @ [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>

Volunteer Needed: Senior Night is this Friday!  Our senior band members and their families are recognized for their contributions.  Our parent in charge of senior night is a senior parent. We need a parent willing to direct the seniors and their families on the field that night. If you are willing, please contact Christ Rainey at [email protected].  Ideally, this would be someone who would be willing to be the coordinator next year.  So, a sophomore or freshman parent would be ideal, but a junior parent would be great, too. All information will be provided.  You just need a desire to help and a willingness to direct.

Thanks to everyone who attended our virtual Band Parents Association meeting on Tuesday night. After receiving the email votes we received unanimous YES on our band budget for this year. Thank you for voting.

Here is the link to the budget so that you can have it as reference during the year.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NcAA8XVy8JU5ZVE_CN-_hJn1hPFpvXLJ2doIYUaV3RU/edit?usp=sharing

Also, a very good question was raised by one of our parents about how we ensure checks and balances so that all money is accounted for and safe. Here is a list of precautions that we take to make sure everything is above board.

1. Darin, Brenda and Beth are all on all 3 accounts. BBVA checking,BBVA MM, Bryant Bank Checking
2. Brenda sends all the bank statements to Darin and Beth Monthly for review 
3. Brenda, Beth, and Darin have access to the Bryant bank check register online, as well as the Band Finance spreadsheet (where all checks, debits or money out of the Band is logged)
4. Brenda, Beth, and Darin have access to all accounts online and can see all activity

Also, we are getting quotes to make sure that people who are in touch with the money are bonded. We will keep you posted on that process as we have progress.

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Thank you to those who have already sent in addresses for this year’s letter writing campaign! All band families who can participate are encouraged to do so.
 
Please provide us with the names and addresses of your family members, friends, and coworkers by filling out the form below (submit the form one time for each addressee). 
 
https://forms.gle/xnsZKPgXyQyP9aFe6
 
We will provide you with a postage-paid addressed envelope, a postage-paid return envelope, and a letter to personalize and send to each person, requesting financial support for our band program. 
 
For each donation we receive as a result of your letters, 50% will go to the band and 50% will go to your individual Charms account to be used for your band expenses. 
 
Your packets of letters will be available to pick up at the entrance to the band room off Billie Watkins Street on Tuesday, September 8, at 3:30 and Thursday, September 10, at 5:30. These times coincide with after school practices. If you can’t pick up during one of those times, please contact Elena Barbre at [email protected] to arrange another time.
 
Though this year will look different, we are committed to providing the financial support that will maintain quality experiences for our band students and their families. 
We appreciate your help. Together, we can continue the legacy of the Huntsville High School Band!