​Wow what a week!! From middle school Monday at the Frank to Friday night at the Joe to Saturday at the Rocket City Marching Competition, this awesome band has rocked it out all week. They are putting in the work and it is shows. Keep it up!!

Please remember that the uniforms are dry clean only! You may get it cleaned, as needed, during the season but no washing at home. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly. [email protected]
Also, everyone please make sure that the snaps at the bottom of the bibbers are completely snapped all the way up the pant leg on both sides. If you only snap the top snap, the legs will look poofy at the bottom. Nobody wants poofy legs so snap, snap.

​The final order date for the London apparel will be October 20th. These can be paid through Venmo or a check in the band box.
London T-Shirt Sign Up (google.com)

Monday- Off
Tuesday- Marching Band rehearsal 4-6   Guard Sectional 6-7.
Wednesday- Off
Thursday- No rehearsal.  Game vs. Jemison at Milton Frank Stadium.  The school announced Friday that this game has been changed to Thursday.
Friday Off.  E-learning day.  London Instrument form due Oct 1.

Fall Break Schedule

Thursday, October 5 - Game vs. Albertville at Milton Frank 
This is an optional game, but we need people to play!!!  If you are in town and can play, please sign up here so we know how to be prepared for this game.  Sign up here:  https://forms.gle/Q3SeFTP2FvSH4hQj6
5:00 - 5:45 pm Band Room open.  Load trailer with tubas, percussion and any other equipment needed.   Anyone that needs to come to the band room to get equipment or load equipment should come during this time.  

6:00 pm Meet at Milton Frank and unload
7:00 pm Game starts
9:30 pm Game ends.

We will not be doing halftime or pregame on the field - just playing in the stands.

Uniform:   Polos and khakis (we may change to blue jeans if temperature necessitates this).  You may bring jackets/sweats if it's a cool night.  School colors always preferred!

Food - We will allow you to visit the concession stand after halftime if you would like at this game as a perk for playing with us at Fall Break 

Gameday Information - Thursday
Schedule
8:30 am - arrive to school as normal.  Make sure you have all of your uniform and accessories unless you plan to go home after school.
Load Trucks - "A" Day Load with pep rally
3:40 pm - School dismisses.  
5:15 pm - Trucks arrive.
5:30 pm Meet at Milton Frank and unload trucks.
5:45 pm - Warm ups - Section and band warm ups
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium.  Pregame.
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends, load, and dismiss.  We will need to unload the trucks back at school so our equipment is safe over Fall break

Food
Eat before/after the game.
Bring your water bottle to the game!

Uniform
Full band uniform.  Color Guard will wear STADIUM UNIFORM (with black leggings).  Bring your uniform in your garment bag with all accessories (shoes, black socks, shako, gloves, gauntlets).

Hair should be pulled back out of your face (including guys with long hair) and no jewelry.  Pierced ears can be covered with band aids. 

Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 5th - Game vs. Albertville at Milton Frank (Fall break - optional game)
Wednesday, October 11th - Homecoming rehearsal 4-5 pm
Thursday, October 12th - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 13th - Homecoming Game vs. Florence at Milton Frank 
Friday, October 20th - Game @Sparkman HS
Saturday, October 21st - Competition @Hoover HS in Birmingham (Full day)
Friday, October 27th - Game vs. Austin @Alabama A&M (school buses)
Saturday, October 28th - Competition in Rome, Ga (full day)

London Connection!
London emails are now being sent through a separate email/newsletter.  If you are going and not receiving these, please let us know. 

Instrument form for students is due October 1st.   There is a scale and measuring tape at school on the band table starting Monday if anyone needs it!

For those without Facebook you can click on the link below for the band's SmugMug gallery.
huntsvillehsband.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Outings/2023-09-14-Huntsville-City-Hall-Performance

Spirit night is this Thursday, September 21 at the Jones Valley Taco Mama from 4-8. When ordering you will need to let them know that you are there supporting the HHS band. Let's all go have a great meal while earning money for our wonderful program. It's a win, win!!

The final order date for the London apparel will be October 20th. These can be paid through Venmo or a check in the band box.
London T-Shirt Sign Up (google.com)

We are currently taking orders for our Boston Butt fundraiser now through October 24.  Chuckwagon will be providing our butts this year and pick up will be on November 4 in front of the Freshman Academy from 9-11.  You can use the attached flier to begin taking orders.  Please attach money to order form before putting in band box.  If using Venmo, please include name of buyer, name of band student, and boston butt in the memo line.
Click the link below for the order form
Untitled document (huntsvillehsband.com)

Monday- Performance at HJHS vs. HCMS Game at Milton Frank - see schedule below.
Tuesday- Marching Band rehearsal 4-6   Guard Sectional 6-7.
Wednesday- Off
Thursday- Marching Band rehearsal 4-6.
Friday- Game vs. Bob Jones at Joe Davis Stadium (middle school night)
Saturday- Competition at Madison City Stadium - see schedule below.

Monday Performance - HCMS/HJHS Game
Schedule
5:45 pm -truck arrives at Milton Frank stadium in our normal location for games.  Unload truck
6:00 pm - Meet and warm up.
6:30 pm - Game starts.  We will perform together during the first half, perform our halftime show, and you can play with a middle school band during the second half.
8:30 pm - Game over.  Load and go home!

Food
Students need to eat before/after the game.  
Bring your water bottle to the game!

Uniform
Full band uniform.  Color Guard will wear red dresses.  Bring your uniform in your garment bag with all accessories (shoes, black socks, shako, gauntlets).

Hair should be pulled back out of your face (including guys with long hair) and no jewelry.  Pierced ears can be covered with band aids. 

Gameday Information - Friday
Schedule
8:30 am - arrive to school as normal.  Make sure you have all of your uniform and accessories unless you plan to go home after school.
Load Trucks - "A" Day Load with pep rally
3:40 pm - School dismisses.  
5:00 pm - Meet at Joe Davis Stadium at Gate 1 (Northwest corner).  Tailgate with all high school and middle school students with pizza, desserts, snacks, and drinks.  Be prepared to go through weapons detectors.   Unload trucks and prepare for warm up.  Trailer will be at gate 1.  Truck will be at the field level location.
5:45 pm - Warm ups - Section and band warm ups
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium.  Modified pregame for Joe Davis Stadium.
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends, load, and dismiss.  Trucks will stay loaded for competition the next day.

Food
We will have a tailgate with pizza, desserts, snacks, and drinks starting at 5:00 pm with our middle school students. The food is being provided by our Band Parent Association!

Bring your water bottle to the game!

Uniform
Full band uniform.  Color Guard will wear STADIUM UNIFORM (with black leggings).  Bring your uniform in your garment bag with all accessories (shoes, black socks, shako, gauntlets).

Hair should be pulled back out of your face (including guys with long hair) and no jewelry.  Pierced ears can be covered with band aids. 

Middle School students
If you know of a middle school band student who would like to participate, have them register here:  https://forms.gle/RyFuXiE6A6wRQ1XM9
The deadline for middle school students to register for pizza and the tailgate is Wednesday 

Saturday - Band Competition
Schedule
12:15  Arrive in Band room.  Truck should already be loaded from previous night.  Eat lunch before you arrive.  Make sure you have your instrument/equipment and all parts of your uniform.
12:45 pm - Announcements in Band Room and load buses.
1:00 pm Depart for Madison City Stadium
1:30 pm Arrive and check in.  Unload
2:30 pm  Warm up
3:15 pm Performance in Prelims
3:45 pm Clinic / Critique
4:20 pm - Prelim Awards 
4:45 - 6:00 pm Break
6:15 pm - Finals Start.  Depending on when we perform we will either eat first then perform or perform and then eat.  We will eat at concessions.
6:15-8:00 pm Finals performances
8:30 pm - Finals Awards
9:00 pm - Load
10:00 pm - Back at School

Uniform
Full Uniform.  guard is in red dresses.  Guard - please make sure all make up and hair is complete before departing at 1:00 pm.

Winds and Percussion - Make sure you have your marching shoes, black socks, gauntlets, shakos, and gloves.  

Food/Drink
Please eat lunch before you arrive.

Concessions will be available to all spectators and bands at the competition.  Plan to bring money and eat dinner at the concession stand.  Concession stands take cash and card.  You can view the menu here.  In addition, Kona Ice and Traveling Tom's Coffee food trucks will be there.

Bring your water bottle with you!

Spectators
The competition is open to the public and we encourage you to cheer us on and the other bands as well.

Chaperones get in free and are strictly regulated to 1 chaperone for every 10 students.  This includes adults such as truck drivers, photographers, medical needs, adult help moving equipment, etc.

Tickets:   Ticket price:$15 ($5 for ages 12 and under). Wristbands allow re-entry at anytime.  Tickets will be available via the S2Pass app. Download the app, search “Bob Jones High School,” and scroll to find “Rocket City Marching Invitational. If not purchased in advance, cash and a card will be accepted at the door.

Reminder that this is a fundraiser and an important part of the budget for the Bob Jones Band program.  

Schedule: CLICK HERE
We are participating in a prelims/finals format so we perform twice.  This is the first year of this competition and we are really excited that it's happening locally.  There aren't a huge amount of groups this first year, so all groups will both perform at prelims and finals.  We want to support this competition because Bob Jones will run a great event and having a local competition has many benefits!!

Preliminary Map: CLICK HERE


Fall Break Game - SIGN UP!!
The Fall break game on Thursday, October 5th is an optional game.  We ask if you are in town and available to please play!  For our planning purposes, please sign up if you plan to attend the game here: https://forms.gle/Q3SeFTP2FvSH4hQj6

The game on Friday, September 29th is not during Fall break and a required game even though this date is an e-learning day.  Please do not leave for Fall Break vacations until Saturday morning!

Upcoming Events
Friday, September 29th - Game vs. Jemison at Milton Frank (required game)
Thursday, October 5th - Game vs. Albertville at Milton Frank (Fall break - optional game)
Wednesday, October 11th - Homecoming rehearsal 4-5 pm
Thursday, October 12th - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 13th - Homecoming Game vs. Florence at Milton Frank 
Friday, October 20th - Game @Sparkman HS
Saturday, October 21st - Competition @Hoover HS in Birmingham (Full day)
Friday, October 27th - Game vs. Austin @Alabama A&M (school buses)
Saturday, October 28th - Competition in Rome, Ga (full day)

London Connection!
London emails are now being sent through a separate email/newsletter.  If you are going and not receiving these, please let us know. 

Instrument form for students is due October 1st.   There is a scale and measuring tape at school on the band table starting Monday if anyone needs it!
​

Wow, what a weekend! From an exciting Friday Night rivalry game to a spectacular car show on Saturday, this band knows how to represent! A huge shout out to Les and Owenn Skulski and Josh Parrish for all their time put in to making the first annual car show a success and a special thanks also to all the volunteers who helped out too. We have created a great momentum for next year's show to be even bigger and better! 

We are still in need of volunteers for this Friday night's game vs. James Clemens. Please sign up in Charms or contact Jaime Davis if you can help out. It takes a village to help these kids have a wonderful Friday Night Lights experience.   [email protected]

Reminder - all band fees are due by the fall concert date of November 7th.  But you can make payments between now and then so that you don't have to pay them all on that date.  Make payments through Venmo, a check to the band box with your child's name on the envelope, or by credit card through Charms.  ​

The final order date for the London apparel will be October 20th. These can be paid through Venmo or a check in the band box.
London T-Shirt Sign Up (google.com)

We are currently taking orders for our Boston Butt fundraiser now through October 24.  Chuckwagon will be providing our butts this year and pick up will be on November 4 in front of the Freshman Academy from 9-11.  You can use the attached flier to begin taking orders.  Please attach money to order form before putting in band box.  If using Venmo, please include name of buyer, name of band student, and boston butt in the memo line.
Click the link below for the order form
Untitled document (huntsvillehsband.com)

Monday- Off
Tuesday-Marching Band rehearsal 4-6   Guard Sectional 6-7.
Wednesday-Off
Thursday-Marching Band rehearsal 4-6.  Seniors and leadership team perform outside of Huntsville City Council Meeting 5-5:30.
Friday-Game @ James Clemens. (Madison City Stadium at 211 Celtic Dr. Madison, Al)

Gameday Information-Friday Schedule
8:30 am - arrive to school as normal.  Bring your uniform in it's garment bag with all accessories (shoes, black socks, black gloves, gauntlets) and hang them in the band room.
During the school day - load trucks
3:40 pm - School dismisses.  Students can bring food, have food delivered to the band room, or leave to get food.
5:00 pm - Meet in band room with uniform bibbers (pants), black dry-fit shirt, shoes, and socks) on.  We will carry the jacket with us on the bus.
5:15 pm - Depart for Madison City Stadium (211 Celtic Dr, Madison, Al).
5:45 pm - Arrive and unload.
6:00 pm - Warmups 
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. Load Trucks and buses
~10:45 pm - Back at School.  We will send out a text message through remind when we depart from Madison.  Please do not park on Billie Watkins St.  Use the parking lot to park.

Food
Students need to eat before/after the game.  
Bring your water bottle to the game!

Uniform
Full band uniform.  Color Guard will wear red dresses.  Bring your uniform in your garment bag with all accessories (shoes, black socks, black gloves, shako, gauntlets).

Hair should be pulled back out of your face (including guys with long hair) and no jewelry.  Pierced ears can be covered with band aids. 

Please do not pick up/park on Billie Watkins St at night.  This is a safety issue.  It's not a well-lighted area and having students go in between cars and cross the road is not safe.  In addition, our trucks and equipment trailers need space to get back in.   Please pull into a space in the parking lot and wait for your student or come meet them!

Check-outs
We strongly prefer students to ride the bus to and from events.  However, if you need to check your student out after a game, please let us know ahead of time through email and make sure the student checks out with a director or Mrs. Davis, our volunteer coordinator after the game so we can account for that student.  

Seniors and leadership team - special performance
The Huntsville City Council has asked us to play before their meeting on Thursday, September 14th from 5-5:30 pm.   We are going to have a pep band composed of leadership team and seniors perform.  

Students should car pool / drive over. I am waiting to hear back on parking.  It is likely you will need to park in the Clinton Ave. parking garage.  

Wear band polo.

Hampton Cove vs. Huntsville Junior High Football Game.
We will be performing next Monday, September 18th at the HCMS / HJHS Game.
The game is at 6:30 pm and is at Milton Frank Stadium.  

We will meet at 5:45 pm.  The game should be over around 8:30 pm.  We are planning to perform the halftime show!  Uniform - TBA.

Middle School Night - September 22nd
We are inviting all our middle school students to attend the game against Bob Jones on September 22nd at Joe Davis Stadium.  We will have a tail gate with pizza, snacks, desserts, and drinks starting at 5:00 pm for all students.

If you know of a middle school band student who would like to participate, have them register here:  https://forms.gle/RyFuXiE6A6wRQ1XM9

Fall Break Game - SIGN UP!!
The Fall break game on Thursday, October 5th is an optional game.  We ask if you are in town and available to please play!  For our planning purposes, please sign up if you plan to attend the game here: https://forms.gle/Q3SeFTP2FvSH4hQj6

The game on Friday, September 29th is not during Fall break and a required game even though this date is an e-learning day.  Please do not leave for Fall Break vacations until Saturday morning!

Upcoming Events
Monday, Sept 18th - HCMS vs. HJHS at Milton Frank.  Marching band will perform. 6:30 pm
Friday, September 22nd - Game vs. Bob Jones at Joe Davis (middle school night!)
Saturday, September 23rd - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition - Madison City Stadium (full day event)
Friday, September 29th - Game vs. Jemison at Milton Frank (required game)
Thursday, October 5th - Game vs. Albertville at Milton Frank (Fall break - optional game)
Wednesday, October 11th - Homecoming rehearsal 4-5 pm
Thursday, October 12th - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 13th - Homecoming Game vs. Florence at Milton Frank 

London Connection!
London emails are now being sent through a separate email/newsletter.  If you are going and not receiving these, please let us know. 
Roommate selection form is due this Friday, September 15th!!

There was great energy and excitement Friday night in Oxford!! Even though we didn't get to perform our show on the field, these awesome kids made the best of the situation and had a blast playing for the Oxford band in their brand-new facilities. We are off to a great start and can't wait to be in Milton Frank this Friday night!!

We are in immediate need of a uniform coordinator volunteer. This person would ideally be able to pop in during marching band class on Thursdays or Fridays to touch base with the students and make sure they have everything for the games. Also, this person would need to be available before and during games. If you think you are a good fit for this, please contact Kelly Parrish at your earliest convenience as this is an immediate need.   [email protected]

Calling all parents!  Volunteers are still needed for Friday night's game and for the Car Show Saturday. Let's fill up those slots! Please sign up in Charms or contact Jaime Davis.  [email protected]

Reminder - all band fees are due by the fall concert date of November 7th.  But you can make payments between now and then so that you don't have to pay them all on that date.  Make payments through Venmo, a check to the band box with your child's name on the envelope, or by credit card through Charms.  ​

The calendar fundraiser is now over. Please turn in all calendar forms with cash/checks to the band box this week. Thank you to everyone who participated!!

Mark your calendars now!  Thursday September 21, spirit night at Taco Mama!  No need to rush home and cook dinner after band practice!  Just head over to Taco Mama and enjoy a nice dinner while earning money for the band! ​More details to come...

​Monday- No School. Off
Tuesday-Marching Band rehearsal 4-6   Guard Sectional 6-7.
Wednesday-Off
Thursday-Marching Band rehearsal 4-6.
Friday-Game vs. Grissom at Milton Frank Stadium (home)
Saturday-Car show 4-8:30 pm at Milton Frank Stadium.  Marching Band performs in full uniform at 8:00

Gameday Information - Friday Schedule
During the school day - load trucks
3:40 pm - School dismisses.  
5:15 pm - Trucks arrive at Milton Frank
5:30 pm - Meet on the home side of Milton Frank Stadium.  Unload trucks
5:45 pm - Warm ups 
6:40 pm - March into the stadium.  Pregame and national anthem. 
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends
Dismiss and load trucks.  

Food
Students need to eat before/after the game.  
Bring your water bottle to the game!

Uniform
woodwinds, brass, and percussion - Blue Band polos, khaki shorts, athletic shoes (no sandals, crocs, converse, etc.), and ankle length socks.
Color Guard casual uniform.

Hair should be pulled back out of your face (including guys with long hair) and no jewelry.  Pierced ears can be covered with band aids. 

What else to bring and other information
Woodwinds and brass should have a flip folder and lyre.  Students are given the option to use their phone app with music on in instead of a flip folder, but they must be able to play and read the music, so additional accessories may be necessary. 

Bring your water bottle to stay hydrated!    

Students are not allowed to have food or any other liquids other than water in the stands.   We do not have time to visit the concession stand.  

Only band students should be in our section of the stands.  This is for the safety of our kids and our instruments.  For instrument safety, instruments should be in your hands at all times.  Laying an instrument down risks someone bumping into it, kicking it or stepping on it.  

Car Show - Saturday, Sept 9th detailed information for students
Pep Bands 
We have a pep band that perform at the top of every hour starting at 4 pm with the last pep band at 7 pm.  All students were told to sign up for 1 time spot, but are welcome to sign up for more.   The pep band will perform for 15-20 minutes.  Please make sure you are ready to start on time, so arrive earlier than your scheduled time.  

The pep band sign-up sheet for students is in the band room.  Your student should know what time they signed up for!

Marching Show Performance
All Marching Band students should arrive by 7:15 pm.  Some may be asked to come earlier to judge cars.

We are wearing FULL UNIFORM for the first time (jacket, pants, shako, plume, black shoes, black socks!!).  Color Guard will wear red dress show uniform and accessories.

Our Marching Show Performance will be at 8:00 pm followed by the car show awards ceremony.  After the awards, the entire band will gather and the winners will be allowed to take pictures with the band.

Visit https://www.huntsvillehsband.com/car-show.html for more info and to register.



Seniors and leadership team - special performance
The Huntsville City Council has asked us to play before their meeting on Thursday, September 14th from 5-5:30 pm.   We are going to have a pep band composed of leadership team and seniors perform.  

Fall Break Game
The Fall break game on Thursday, October 5th is an optional game.  We ask if you are in town and available to please play!  We will have a sign up form soon.

The game on Friday, September 29th is not during Fall break and a required game even though this date is an e-learning day.  Please do not leave for Fall Break vacations until Saturday morning!

Upcoming Events
Friday, Sept 15th - Game vs. James Clemens in Madison.  
Monday, Sept 18th - HCMS vs. HJHS at Milton Frank.  Marching band will perform. 6:30 pm
Friday, September 22nd - Game vs. Bob Jones at Joe Davis (middle school night!)
Saturday, September 23rd - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition - Madison City Stadium (full day event)
Friday, September 29th - Game vs. Jemison at Milton Frank (required game)
Thursday, October 5th - Game vs. Albertville at Milton Frank (Fall break - optional game)
Wednesday, October 11th - Homecoming rehearsal 4-5 pm
Thursday, October 12th - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 13th - Homecoming Game vs. Florence at Milton Frank 

London Connection! (updated 9/3)
Next payment:
Our final payment will be due October 23rd NOT October 1st.   This will allow us to get final adjustments on payment from the travel company.  Please note that it's very important that this last payment is on time as we have very little time to get this money to the travel company.

Important Forms and Deadlines:
Passport/Traveler information form (to be filled out separately by each traveler) - PAST DUE!!
Room mate request and supervision form (to be filled out separately by each traveler) - Due September 15th
Instrument Information form (to be filled out by students only with the assistance of family.  Color Guard does not need to fill this out) - Due October 1st.  

Click here to access the London google drive with information on the trip.  
Click here to see an updated list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). (updated 7/22)

BIG LONDON TRIP MEETING
The London trip meeting will be Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 pm in the HHS Band room or auditorium.  Plan for a 2 hour+ meeting and we need EVERY traveler going on the trip at this meeting.  We will discuss everything you need to know!  Attendance includes extended family going on the trip!

Parent Coordinator
Our parent trip coordinator for London is Karen Hansberger.  She has an amazing team of parents helping her.   If you have specific questions about the trip as we get closer, she will be a great resource.  She will also be helping collect rooming lists, passport copies, bus lists, shipping documents, and more.   Her email is [email protected]

What do I need to do right now?
Passports should be in your hand or applied for.  If this is not the case, you are risking your participation in this trip with no refund.

1.  Fill out the room mate and chaperone selection form by September 15th.  Remember we must account for EVERY student on this trip and need people to allow an extra student or two to accompany them when we travel and move around London.
2.  Make sure you have a HARD and SECURE instrument case for your instrument to travel in.  Trumpets and alto saxophones will be carried on the plane.  Flutes and clarinets will be packed in your luggage.  All other large instruments will be shipped 2-3 weeks early.  If you have a school instrument with a bad case, please let a director know. 
3. Measure your case, weigh your case with the instrument in it, record your serial number and submit the instrument form.  I will have a scale and measuring tape at school as well as we get closer to this date.
4.  We are planning to release an itinerary in the coming weeks.  Research what you would like to do in your free time on the trip.  All students must be with an adult during your free time.