Who is that voice?  It could be you starting next year... 

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Happy Halloween!! Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - FIRST LONDON PAYMENT DUE!!  Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  WW Quintet performing at Board Meeting.
Wednesday - Off.  Halloween party after school for all band students until 5:00 pm (student organized)
Thursday - Fall Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium. Free!  Band Booster Payment #3 - remaining balance due.  
Friday  -  Pep Rally during the day.  Pep Band to Birmingham for Playoff game at Thompson HS.  

Fall Concert Information

When - This Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm.  
Where:  HHS Auditorium
Who:  All band students except Color Guard.  We could definitely use some color guard members to hand out programs if you are available!

What to wear:  Students should wear their CONCERT UNIFORM that was passed out earlier this year.  For male students this is your tuxedo with a white tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, cummerbund, black socks, and black dress shoes (or your marching shoes if needed).  Female students wear dresses with black dress shoes.

Hair should be neat and out of your face. 

Schedule for students:

6:15 pm - Call time at HHS 
6:30 pm - Symphonic Band warm up on stage and wind ensemble warms up in the band room.
7:00 pm - concert begins
~8:30 pm - Concert concludes.  

Gameday Information - Friday

Schedule

Pack/Load during 3A - Wind Ensemble class.
1:30 - All pep band students excused from class to come to the band room.
2:00 pm - Depart for Thompson High School
4:00 pm - Arrive at Galleria (Bring $$ for dinner)
5:15 pm - Depart Galleria
5:45 pm - Arrive at Thompson HS 
7:00 pm - Game starts
10:00 pm - Depart for home
12:00 am - Arrive back at HHS.  

What to wear
Band Polos with jeans.  You are welcome to wear a long sleeve shirt underneath or jacket/sweat shirt.  Band shirts or school colors are strongly encouraged.  

Other information

We are taking the trailer.
Bring money for dinner
Thompson High School is located at:  1932 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007

Seniors and leadership team had priority for the pep band.  From there, we filled in spots based on instrumentation needs and experience.  Students involved with the pep band know who they are at this point!

Pictures / Veteran's Day Parade

We have many reasons to do group photos with our marching band in full uniform.   In addition to doing this yearly, we also need a group photo for the London New Year's Day Parade to use and for the Wind Ensemble to use in their program for their AMEA performance on Friday, January 20th in Birmingham.   Now that we have these uniforms, we are beginning to make plans for this.  

We are looking at doing these in Big Spring Park the morning of the Veteran's Day Parade on Friday, November 11 (no school this day).  This is the most convenient time we can find to do this!  A schedule is coming, but plan on pictures around 8:30 am that morning with parade line up around 10:00 am.

New York Trip for Band Seniors - Spring Break.

We need to know your commitment to this trip and who may accompany you for our planning purposes.  This survey will close first things Monday morning.

https://forms.gle/KKjsxE9sHdjziU2f9

Old Band Uniforms
At the WINTER CONCERT on December 6th, you will have the opportunity to get an old HHS Band Uniform.  Seniors will be able to get one as a gift from the HHS Band (you must get it at the winter concert).  All other uniforms will be sold for a donation of $10 each to the band.

If you would like your specific uniform, please email Kelly Parrish in advance of the concert at [email protected].  Otherwise, you will be given a uniform at random. 

Any uniforms not purchased will be properly removed over Christmas Break.  

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, mail a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Friday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Parade and Group Pictures.

Tuesday, December 6th - Christmas Concert 

We begin every newsletter with... 

Top to bottom, the best performance yet of our 2022 Show!  Congratulations to the Seniors, to the Leadership Team, to the directors and crew... and especially the students who make up the mighty Crimson Panther Marching Band! 

Monday - Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Off.  Band Board Meeting.  Woodwind Quintet performing for school board meeting.  
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Marching Rehearsal 4-5:00 pm (1 hour only).  HCMS Halloween Concert at 6:00 pm at HCMS.  Mrs. Parker needs HHS students to judge Halloween costumes.
Friday  -  Football Game @Hazel Green

We will be transitioning to concert season after school rehearsals.   Symphonic Band rehearsals (Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm) will start Monday, October 24th.  Wind Ensemble after school rehearsals (Tuesday and Thursdays 4-5:30) will start next week (November 1st).

Playoff Information

After a confusing past few weeks, the football team made the playoffs as the #3 seed.   Congrats to Coach Fleetwood and our football team!   They will be playing the #2 Birmingham region seed Thompson High School in Alabaster on Friday, November 4th.  We have asked the school to provide us the funding for buses for this game.  More information coming.  We know there are unavoidable conflicts with theater students involved with Disenchanted.

Gameday Information - Friday

Schedule
Load trucks during classes - "B" Day Load
3:40 pm - School ends.  Make sure all equipment is loaded.  Go Eat Dinner or bring dinner to school.
5:00 pm - Meet back at school.
5:15 pm - Depart for Hazel Green HS in uniform.
6:00 pm - Arrive at Hazel Green HS.  Unload, warm up.
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium
7:00 pm -Game starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. 
10:15 pm - Depart 
11:00 pm - Return to HHS.  Don't not park on Billie Watkins St.  

What to wear
New Uniforms!    Black Bibbers, black under shirt, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, gauntlets, and shako.  We will give you your plume at the game.  

Color Guard uniform - your show uniform and accessories.

Other information

The game is at Hazel Green High School - 14380 US-231, Hazel Green, AL 35750

Pictures / Veteran's Day Parade

We have many reasons to do group photos with our marching band in full uniform.   In addition to doing this yearly, we also need a group photo for the London New Year's Day Parade to use and for the Wind Ensemble to use in their program for their AMEA performance on Friday, January 20th in Birmingham.   Now that we have these uniforms, we are beginning to make plans for this.  

We are looking at doing these in Big Spring Park the morning of the Veteran's Day Parade on Friday, November 11 (no school this day).  This is the most convenient time we can find to do this!  A schedule is coming, but plan on pictures around 8:30 am that morning with parade line up around 10:00 am.

New York Trip for Band Seniors - Spring Break.

We need to know your committment to this trip and who may accompany you for our planning purposes.  Please fill this form out by next Sunday.  Information on the trip is included in the form.  

https://forms.gle/KKjsxE9sHdjziU2f9

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, mail a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 1 - London Payment #1 Due!!
Wednesday, November 2 - Halloween Party after school - organized by our student social chairs.
Thursday, November 3 - Fall Concert!  Band Booster Fee Payment #3 Due - remaining balance.
Friday, November 4 - Playoff Game at Thompson High School in Alabaster. (pending funds)
Friday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Parade
Tuesday, December 6th - Christmas Concert 

New Uniforms and New Attitude!  Top to bottom, the verdict:  Best Performance Yet!  Thanks Marvin Millar for the images!

Gameday Information - Friday
Schedule
Load trucks during classes - "A" Day Load
3:40 pm - School ends.  Make sure all equipment is loaded.  Go Eat Dinner or bring dinner to school.
5:00 pm - Meet back at school.
5:15 pm - Depart for Austin HS in uniform.
6:00 pm - Arrive at Austin HS.  Unload, warm up.
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium
7:00 pm -Game starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. 
10:15 pm - Depart 
11:00 pm - Return to HHS.  Don't not park on Billie Watkins St.  

What to wear
New Uniforms are now in for both games and competitions.  Black Bibbers, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, gauntlets, and shako.  We will give you your plume at the game.  

Color Guard uniform - your show uniform and accessories.

Other information

The game is at Austin High School.  3004 Modaus Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Our simply sheets fundraiser has begun! Sales packets were handed out after marching practice on Friday.  If your student doesn’t march or didn’t get a packet, please have them pick one up in the band room.  All order forms with payment are due back in the band box by November 4. You can also have friends and family order on-line using our id# (SS 001181)Thank you for participating in this fundraiser and supporting the HHS band! 

https://www.simplysheets.net/order-online

​Final Marching Competition at Soddy Daisy - Saturday
Schedule

8:15 am - Band Room Open .
9:00 - 10:30 am rehearsal at HHS
10:30 am - 11:00 am  Pack and load trucks.
11:00 am-12:00 pm  Lunch in the Freshman Cafeteria - Taco Mama Taco/Nacho Bar (provided)
12:00 pm - Load underneath buses and meet.
12:15 pm - Depart for Chattanooga.
3:30 pm (Eastern time) - Arrive at Soddy Daisy HS!  Unload, Go watch bands, get in uniform, grab a quick snack.
4:55 pm - Everyone must be in uniform and ready to go at the buses/trucks.
5:15 pm - Warm up 
5:45 pm - Move to stadium
5:55 pm - Gate Time
6:00 pm - Performance.  Change into normal clothes (except those on field at awards ceremony) and be in the stands sitting together by 8:45 pm.  You will have time to eat at the concessions.
9:00 pm - Awards ceremony - Any students not riding back with us - Parents should check through Mrs. Beumer after the ceremony by the buses.
10:00 pm (Eastern Time) - Depart. 
11:15 pm (Central Time) - Arrive back at Huntsville High School.  Please don't park on Billie Watkins St.
Transportation
Charter Buses.
If you are not riding the bus home, make sure you check out with Mrs. Beumer after awards.

Location
The competition is located at Soddy Daisy HS in the Chattanooga area.  They are on Eastern time

618 Sequoyah Access Rd
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

What to wear:

Full New Uniform - black bibbers, black socks, black undershirt, black shoes, black gloves, gauntlets, and shako.  You will be given a plume.  

Color Guard is wearing show uniform just like we did at the previous competition.

We will not travel in uniform.  Feel free to bring long pants, jackets or sweatshirts to wear during awards, for the bus, or during rehearsal in the morning.

What you need to bring:

1.  Money for dinner at the concessions.
2. Water bottle to stay hydrated!
3. You are welcome to bring snacks on the bus.  We will eat lunch 11-12 and you won't be able to eat dinner until after we finish performing so it may be helpful to have some healthy snacks.  All drinks must have a screw on top.  Clean up after yourself!
4. Everything related to your performance including uniform, equipment/instrument, and accessories.  BLACK BIBBERS and black shirt.
5. Check the weather.  If you need a jacket/sweatshirt on the bus or in the evening, bring it!

Information for Parents 
We love having family and friends cheer us on at the competitions!  Please join us for all our competitions! 

General Etiquette at Competitions 

• Even though we are competing, be good supporters of all bands there.  Only say positive things!

•  Do not get up and move around while a band is performing.  Wait until a band is done performing before finding a seat.  I realize that not everyone does this, but it's good manners to do so.
• These competitions are the largest fundraiser for most of these bands.  Please know that in advance regarding ticket prices and concessions.  We want to support them.  
• All students must stay for awards and sit with the band unless special permission is granted by a director in advance for special circumstances.   The awards ceremony is a very important part of the event.

Spectator Ticket Price:  $10;   Parking is free.    

Parking -   See the map at school_aerial_map_tmi.pdf (editmysite.com)

Checking out students - If you would like to check your student out to ride home with you after awards is over, please do so at our buses.  They must check out with our chaperone coordinator, Mrs. Beumer or her designee. The stadium can be a very chaotic/crowded place after awards.   Please do not just "take your student" as we are accountable for every student at the event and can't leave until we know where every student is.   It can put us very behind schedule if we have to track down where students are.  This is for their safety.     

Other Information
Trojan Marching Invitational Schedule (competitionsuite.com)

Moving Forward

The week after our final competition (Oct 24-28) will look like this:
Monday - Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - off  (no marching band or color guard sectional)
Wednesday - off (no percussion sectional)
Thursday- Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 pm
Friday - Game @Hazel Green

We will be transitioning to concert season after school rehearsals.   Symphonic Band rehearsals will start Monday, October 24th.  Wind Ensemble after school rehearsals (Tuesday and Thursdays 4-5:30) will start the next week (November 1st)

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, mail a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive.  It now includes the power point from the meeting on September 6th.  Click here to access google drive

Football Playoffs - Doubtful
I may have been a little ambitious in our playoff assessment last week.  After last Friday's loss to Sparkman, I believe our playoff chances took a big hit and it's now unlikely we will be in the playoffs.  The last region game is against Austin this Friday - they are the current first place team in our area.   

Upcoming Events
October 28th - Last regular season game @Hazel Green High School.

November 1 - London Payment #1 Due!!
November 2 - Halloween Party after school - organized by our student social chairs.

November 3 - Fall Concert!  Band Booster Fee Payment #3 Due - remaining balance.
November 11 - Veteran's Day Parade

Please check out our Huntsville High School Band store!  We have added new items with our updated logo. 
​
Custom Team Uniforms - Order Online | SquadLocker

Our cameras are everywhere chasing future HHS stars... Sunday's stop - the University of Alabama's Trombone Day, hosted by Dr. Jon Whitaker and the "RollSlide" Trombone Choir.    After a big football weekend with a road trip to Florence, a big TX A&M game Saturday - a 60 - count 'em 60 person trombone choir assembled in Tuscaloosa - including these great ambassadors of our school.  

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Marching Rehearsal 4-6 
Tuesday - Marching Rehearsal 4-6.  Color Guard Sectional 6-7
Wednesday - Percussion Sectional 4-5:30 pm 
Thursday - Game vs. Sparkman (Senior Night).
Friday  -  Marching Rehearsal 4-6.
Saturday - Competition at Muscle Shoals HS (Tennessee Valley Invitational)​

Gameday Information - Thursday

Schedule
Load trucks during classes - A Day Load
3:40 pm - School ends.  Make sure all equipment is loaded.  Go Eat Dinner.
5:30 pm - Meet at Milton Frank
5:45 pm - Warm up
6:40 pm - Line up for Pregame
6:50 pm - Pregame (may be shortened due to senior night)
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. 
10:00 pm - Dismiss 

What to wear
We are fitting everyone in the OLD BAND UNIFORM this week to wear on Thursday night for Senior Night.   You will not need white gloves or shakos.   We are leaving the door open for using it at our last games, although no decision has been made yet.  We will still wear our black bibbers and black shirts for competitions.

Color Guard uniform - your show uniform!

Other information

Halftime show will be shortened - we will only do the 4th movement followed by a ceremony recognizing our seniors.  

Since we are wearing the old band uniform, there is no need to bring a jacket (except Guard).

Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition - Saturday

Schedule
11:15 am - Band Room Open - please eat lunch/brunch before arriving.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm rehearsal at HHS
1:30-2:15 pm Pack, load trucks and underneath buses.  Do not load the top of the bus yet until we meet in the band room for announcements.
2:15 pm - Depart for Muscle Shoals on Charter Buses.  We will not travel in uniforms.
3:45 pm - Arrive.  Watch bands / eat dinner at concessions / change into uniform. Unload trucks.  Bring $$$$
6:05 pm - Everyone must be in uniform and ready to go at the buses/trucks.
6:20 pm - Warm up Site B
6:50 pm - Move to stadium
7:00 pm - Performance.  Change into normal clothes (except those on field at awards ceremony) and be in the stands sitting together by 8:15 pm.
8:30 pm - Awards ceremony - Any students not riding back with us - Parents should check through Mrs. Beumer after the ceremony.
10:00 pm - Depart. 
11:30 pm - Arrive back at Huntsville High School.  Please don't park on Billie Watkins St.

Transportation
Charter Buses.
If you are not riding the bus home, make sure you check out with Mrs. Beumer after awards.

Location
The Tennessee Valley Invitational is located at Muscle Shoals HS.  The stadium is located next to the middle school.

1900 Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661

What to wear:

We are wearing the all black bibbers and black band shirt just like we did at the previous competition.  Wear athletic shorts underneath.

Color Guard is wearing show uniform just like we did at the previous competition.

We will not travel in uniform.  Feel free to bring long pants, jackets or sweatshirts to wear during awards, for the bus, or during rehearsal in the morning.

What you need to bring:

1.  Money for dinner at the TVI concessions.
2. Water bottle to stay hydrated!
3. You are welcome to bring snacks on the bus especially for after the competition.  All drinks must have a screw on top.  Clean up after yourself!
4. Everything related to your performance including uniform, equipment/instrument, and accessories.  BLACK BIBBERS and black shirt.
5. Check the weather.  If you need a jacket/sweatshirt on the bus or in the evening, bring it!

Information for Parents 
We love having family and friends cheer us on at the competitions!  Please join us for all our competitions! 

General Etiquette at Competitions 

• Even though we are competing, be good supporters of all bands there.  Only say positive things!

•  Do not get up and move around while a band is performing.  Wait until a band is done performing before finding a seat.  I realize that not everyone does this, but it's good manners to do so.


• These competitions are the largest fundraiser for most of these bands.  Please know that in advance regarding ticket prices and concessions.  We want to support them.  


• All students must stay for awards and sit with the band unless special permission is granted by a director in advance for special circumstances.   The awards ceremony is a very important part of the event.

Spectator Ticket Price:  $10; children 6 and under are FREE.  Parking and programs are free.    Chaperones traveling with the band will receive passes.  We should not have an issue with this at this competition.  

Parking -   See the map at https://msband.org/tvi/

Checking out students - If you would like to check your student out to ride home with you after awards is over, please do so at our buses.  They must check out with our chaperone coordinator, Mrs. Beumer or her designee. The stadium can be a very chaotic/crowded place after awards.   Please do not just "take your student" as we are accountable for every student at the event and can't leave until we know where every student is.   It can put us very behind schedule if we have to track down where students are.  This is for their safety.     

Other information

You can get more information on the event on their website:  https://msband.org/tvi/

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, email a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive.  It now includes the power point from the meeting on September 6th.  Click here to access google drive

Football Playoffs
There is a good probability we will make the 1st round of the playoffs on Friday, November 4th.  Most likely, we would be traveling to Birmingham against a Birmingham area team (most likely Hoover or Thompson).   We are currently ranked 3rd in our region (4 out of 8 teams make the playoffs) and should know more after our game this Thursday against Sparkman.  

Band Seniors - NYC Trip

Band Seniors and families - I should have information out to you this week about a special trip for you during Spring Break.

Upcoming Events
October 21st - Game @Austin High School in Decatur
October 22nd - Marching Competition at Soddy Daisy High School in Chattanooga (Full Day Event).  Do not sign up for the ACT on this date unless you plan to provide your own transportation to Chattanooga.
October 28th - Last regular season game @Hazel Green High School.
November 1 - London Payment #1 Due!!
November 2 - Halloween Party after school - organized by our student social chairs.

November 3 - Fall Concert!  Band Booster Fee Payment #3 Due - remaining balance.
November 4 - Possible Playoff game.