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HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER oCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2025

10/26/2025

Things We Like

Plenty of smiles, good friends, and a big win at the HHS vs. BJHS game. There’s one more game and show left. Let’s keep the fun going! More HHS vs BJHS photos here.

Poinsettia Fundraiser

Poinsettia Sale – Red, White, or Pink
Add holiday cheer to your home or office!
Sizes & Prices: 6” – $12 | 8” – $20 | 10” – $25
Orders due: Oct. 31
Delivery: Week before Thanksgiving through 2nd week of December
Payment: Venmo @HuntsvilleHS-BandParentAssoc

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Thank you for supporting the HHS Band!

VBS Wristbanding

With the Havoc season underway, now is a great time to sign up for VBC training and wristband sales. If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Brenda Tapia.
To register for VBC training, sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAB2AA2FCC70-59897221-rvptraining/28034669#

Schedule of the Week

Monday: Off
Tuesday: Fall Concert!! Call Time 6:15pm, Concert Time 7:00pm
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Last football game vs. Lee (Milton Frank - visiting side)
Friday: Half Day. Off. Happy Halloween!

Football Game vs. Lee (visitors) - Thursday, October 30th at Milton Frank Stadium

Gameday Information
Schedule
5:30 pm - Unload trucks - South side of stadium (where we were for Grissom)
6:00 pm - Warm ups outside stadium
6:30 pm - Move inside stadium
7:00 pm - Game Starts.
~9:30 pm - Approximate end of game. Pack and load Trucks! Instruments (and cases) either go home with you or back on the truck/trailer.

Transportation
All students meet at Milton Frank. We do not provide transportation for games at Joe Davis or Milton Frank.

Uniform
Full Band Uniform.
Hair should be pulled back off of your face. No jewelry.

Things you need
Instrument or equipment (larger instruments loaded on trailer and brough to stadium - you are responsible for making sure YOUR instrument/equipment gets loaded or placed in the proper location to get loaded)
Flip Folder (winds)
Water jug
All accessories (sticks, guard poms, mouthpieces, reeds, etc)

Things everyone should know

Only band students and approved chaperones should be in the band section. Students are not allowed to leave band section without permission.
No food or drinks (other than water) permitted in the stands. It is recommended students eat food before arriving. Students are not allowed to go to the concession stand during the game.
All students stay the whole game unless they have received permission in advance to leave early.
Instruments should always be in a student's hands in the stands (to avoid any accidents/damage that could occur). Students who are using the restroom can leave their instrument at the front of the band in a safe location.
Students are expected to have good sportsmanship and use appropriate language while in the stands.
We hope all of our students and parents will not only support us, but all the other bands we see this season

Spring Trip - Important Update 10/26

We have officially been approved for the Orlando trip departing Wednesday evening March 11th and returning Monday morning, March 16th. Full information on this trip is found in Cut Time in an announcement/email message from August 19th.

This week we have enough travelers to add a third bus. Thank you for those who have agreed to add to our trip!!! If you are on the wait list, you should have received an invitation and should make a payment.

There are some families who are behind in payments. Make sure you are making your scheduled payment directly to the travel company using the link below. If you miss 2 payments in a row, it is the policy of the travel company to remove your name from the trip. If you are waiting to pay due to fundraising credits, please make sure you let us know [email protected]

HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA

Colorguard Information!

Football season is wrapping up and we are beginning to set up for our winter guard season.
Color Guard will have a required practice/winter guard placements November 5, 6 and 7 from 4-6 pm with our color guard staff.

Fall Concert - October 28th

Our Fall Concert is coming up Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. All 3 ensembles (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble) will perform. Call time for students is 6:15 pm and dress for students is formal concert dress (your band tux or band concert dress). All students are required to both perform and stay the full length of the concert to listen to the other ensembles perform as well!

The concert is free and open to the public

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Dr. Melissa Koprowski is a VanDoren performing artist who lives here in town. Although from Alabama, she has taught all over the US including being a clarinet professor at the University of Wisconsin. She "retired" to be a full time mom to her 6 kids. Every few years, she comes and does a special reed presentation during class to our clarinets and saxophones that's really helpful to them. She will have free reeds for them to try and give away as part of the presentation. Unfortunately, she is only available during our B day 1st period band class, but if there is a concert only student who wants to join us, please see Mr. Tankesley and we can ask your teacher for permission to come.

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

Courtyard by Marriott on University Dr is doing a grand re-opening on Thursday, November 13th after school from 4-6. Our leadership team will be performing. Any other marching band students that want to join us are welcome! Courtyard by Marriott is giving us a donation and allowing us some free hotel rooms for our clinicians.

College Corner

UAH Rocket City Reed Day: Saturday, November 8th (oboes, clarinet, bass clarinets, saxophone, bassoon) in grades 6-12 are invited. FREE event that includes masterclasses on instruments, performances, vendors, free food, and a free t-shirt. This is a full day event but you are welcome to attend in part if you would like but you must register. Registration: https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/music/events/rocket-city-reed-day Questions? [email protected]

UAB Honor Band December 11-13th UAB High School Honor Band Festival - UAB Bands
University of Alabama Honor Band Feb 5-7 High School Honor Band – The University of Alabama Bands (application coming soon)
Auburn Marching Honor Band November 22nd Marching Honor Band - Honor Bands - Events - Auburn University Bands
Auburn University Honor Band Dates TBA Auburn University High School Symphonic Honor Band
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Band Day - UTC Band Day | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Tri-State Honor Band (University of Tennessee Chattanooga) - UTC Tri-States Honor Band | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
UNA Honor Band: Dates for 2026 not announced yet.... UNA Invitational Honor Band
Mississippi State Honor Band 2026 MSU Honor Band Clinic Audition Information | The Famous Maroon Band

Upcoming Dates

November 5 - Reed Day for Clarinets and Saxophones during 1st block
November 11 Veterans Day Parade
November 13th - Leadership performance at reopening of Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville.
December 8 - Winter Concert

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:

Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
For color guard, contact Annabelle Rizzardi at [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.

Band Student Account Balances, band fees
Business or Individual Sponsorships
Fundraising Questions
Volunteering/Chaperones
Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
Senior Night
Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
Percussion
General Band Boosters Questions

Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!

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HHS Band weekly newsletter October 20-26, 2025

10/19/2025

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Things We Like

The HHS Band loved partnering with Hampton Cove Elementary School to share the joy of music with more than 100 kindergarten students. For many of these children, it was their first field trip, and they spent it learning about band instruments and color guard at Milton Frank Stadium. Students moved through stations where they explored percussion, brass, woodwinds, and color guard. It was wonderful to see our high school musicians share their love of music with the future Crimson Panthers. We look forward to welcoming these students one day into the HHS Band. Photos of the event here.

Saturday was our final competition of the season, and the Crimson Panther Marching Band went out on top at the 33rd Annual Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition! Out of 29 bands, we took home the Charles R. Stratford Challenge Cup Trophy for the best overall average score—a huge honor at this event. Our results included superior ratings in Drum Major, Color Guard, Percussion, and Overall Band, plus Best in Class Band, Percussion, and Drum Majors (Tori Smith & JT Watt). Special congratulations to our Best in Class Soloists: Joshua Hutcherson and Gray Gaba. The dedication our students showed all season made this outcome possible, and we’re incredibly proud of their effort, energy, and passion.

Poinsettia Fundraiser

Schedule of the Week

We are all very sad to hear about the loss of one of our senior dance team members, Ellie Anderson. Ellie, her sister, and her dad all perished in a plane crash in rural Montana on Friday. Many of our band students knew her, and we have color guard members who danced with her at Element Dance Studio. Mrs. Flippo has postponed all homecoming events this week - no homecoming activities will occur. The schedule below reflects all the changes - including a day off from rehearsal on Tuesday. The football game against Bob Jones is still scheduled to still be played.

Monday: Off
Tuesday: Off No rehearsal!
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Rehearsal 4-5:30 pm (note the earlier dismissal time).
Friday: Game vs. Bob Jones HS at Milton Frank

Football Game vs. Bob Jones - Friday, October 24th at Milton Frank Stadium

Gameday Information
Schedule
5:30 pm - Unload trucks
6:00 pm - Warm ups outside stadium
6:30 pm - Move inside stadium
6:45 pm - Pregame performance
7:00 pm - Game Starts. We will perform homecoming halftime. We will not be performing our normal halftime show at this game.
~9:30 pm - Approximate end of game. Pack and load Trucks! Instruments (and cases) either go home with you or back on the truck/trailer.

Transportation
All students meet at Milton Frank. We do not provide transportation for games at Joe Davis or Milton Frank.

Uniform
Full Band Uniform. Color Guard in SCHOOL uniform!
Hair should be pulled back off of your face. No jewelry.

Things you need
Instrument or equipment (larger instruments loaded on trailer and brough to stadium - you are responsible for making sure YOUR instrument/equipment gets loaded or placed in the proper location to get loaded)
Flip Folder (winds)
Water jug
All accessories (sticks, guard poms, mouthpieces, reeds, etc)

Things everyone should know

Only band students and approved chaperones should be in the band section. Students are not allowed to leave band section without permission.
No food or drinks (other than water) permitted in the stands. It is recommended students eat food before arriving. Students are not allowed to go to the concession stand during the game.
All students stay the whole game unless they have received permission in advance to leave early.
Instruments should always be in a student's hands in the stands (to avoid any accidents/damage that could occur). Students who are using the restroom can leave their instrument at the front of the band in a safe location.
Students are expected to have good sportsmanship and use appropriate language while in the stands.
We hope all of our students and parents will not only support us, but all the other bands we see this season

Spring Trip

We have officially been approved for the Orlando trip departing Wednesday evening March 11th and returning Monday morning, March 16th. Full information on this trip is found in Cut Time in an announcement/email message from August 19th.
We must make a decision on the 3rd bus this week. We are still short a few people to make a third bus. If a band student, parent, or family member wants to go, get on the waitlist now or reach out to Mrs. Parrish today. We want to make this work very much, but not at the expense of raising the trip cost for everyone else. This is the absolute last chance!
HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA

Fall Concert - October 28th

Our Fall Concert is coming up a week from Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. All 3 ensembles (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble) will perform. Call time for students is 6:15 pm and dress for students is formal concert dress (your band tux or band concert dress). All students are required to both perform and stay the full length of the concert to listen to the other ensembles perform as well!

The concert is free and open to the public!

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

College Corner

Universities often offer marching band days, instrument days, and honor bands as a way to give high school students additional opportunities and recruit for their university. If you are interested in doing one of these events, they are generally marked as an administrative absence or field trip (excused by the school). I would be happy to do a form or recommendation to get anyone involved if you are interested. I will attempt to post SOME of the events offered in our state and area, but there are many so not everything will get posted on here! It's a great chance to meet new people, experience college music, and see a university you may be interested in attending in the future. The vast majority of events are open to all high school students (grades 9-12).

UAB Honor Band December 11-13th UAB High School Honor Band Festival - UAB Bands
University of Alabama Honor Band Feb 5-7 High School Honor Band – The University of Alabama Bands (application coming soon)
Auburn Marching Honor Band November 22nd Marching Honor Band - Honor Bands - Events - Auburn University Bands
Auburn University Honor Band Dates TBA Auburn University High School Symphonic Honor Band
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Band Day - UTC Band Day | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Tri-State Honor Band (University of Tennessee Chattanooga) - UTC Tri-States Honor Band | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
UNA Honor Band: Dates for 2026 not announced yet.... UNA Invitational Honor Band
Mississippi State Honor Band January 30-31 (don't sign up if you are planning to audition for district honor band/all state)

Upcoming Dates

October 28th - Fall Concert (All students)
October 30th (THURS) - Final regular season game vs. Lee at Milton Frank
November 5 - Reed Day for Clarinets and Saxophones during 1st block
November 11 Veterans Day Parade
November 13th - Leadership performance at reopening of Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville.

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:

Band Student Account Balances, band fees
Business or Individual Sponsorships
Fundraising Questions
Volunteering/Chaperones
Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
Senior Night
Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
Percussion
General Band Boosters Questions

Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors

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HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 13-19,2025

10/12/2025

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Things We Like

In October, we wear pink! The Crimson Panther Marching Band proudly sports pink plumes in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. More HHS vs Austin photos here.

Boston Butt and Poinsettia Fundraisers

Boston Butt Sale – $60 each (8–10 lbs)
Slow-cooked by Chuck Wagon BBQ — perfect for tailgates or family meals!
Orders due: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Pickup: Saturday, Oct. 25
Payment: Venmo @HuntsvilleHS-BandParentAssoc

Help us reach our goal—share with friends and family!
Share on Facebook | Share on Instagram
Print Order Form

Poinsettia Sale – Red, White, or Pink
Add holiday cheer to your home or office!
Sizes & Prices: 6” – $12 | 8” – $20 | 10” – $25
Orders due: Oct. 31
Delivery: Week before Thanksgiving through 2nd week of December
Payment: Venmo @HuntsvilleHS-BandParentAssoc

Spread the word to help support the band!
Share on Facebook | Share on Instagram
Print Order Form

Thank you for supporting the HHS Band!

Schedule of the Week

Monday: Off
Tuesday: Marching Band Rehearsal 4-6 pm. Color Guard Sectional 6-7 pm
Wednesday: off
Thursday: Marching Band Field Trip (HCES Kindergarten music experience) during the morning. Marching Band Rehearsal 4-6 pm. Percussion sectional 6-6:30 pm.
Friday: Game vs. Florence (Middle School Night) at Milton Frank Stadium.
Saturday: Marching Band Competition at Muscle Shoals.

Football Game vs. Florence (Middle School night!!) - Friday, October 17 at Milton Frank Stadium

Gameday Information
Schedule
5:00 pm - Tailgate starts - Free pizza, desserts, and drinks for all high school and middle school band students.
5:30 pm - Unload trucks
6:00 pm - Warm ups outside stadium
6:30 pm - Move inside stadium
6:45 pm - Pregame performance
7:00 pm - Game Starts.
~9:30 pm - Approximate end of game. Pack and load Trucks! Instruments (and cases) either go home with you or back on the truck/trailer.

Transportation
All students meet at Milton Frank. We do not provide transportation for games at Joe Davis or Milton Frank.

Uniform
Full Band Uniform
Hair should be pulled back off of your face. No jewelry.

Things you need
Instrument or equipment (larger instruments loaded on trailer and brough to stadium - you are responsible for making sure YOUR instrument/equipment gets loaded or placed in the proper location to get loaded)
Flip Folder (winds)
Water jug
All accessories (sticks, guard poms, mouthpieces, reeds, etc)

Things everyone should know

Only band students and approved chaperones should be in the band section. Students are not allowed to leave band section without permission.
No food or drinks (other than water) permitted in the stands. It is recommended students eat food before arriving. Students are not allowed to go to the concession stand during the game.
All students stay the whole game unless they have received permission in advance to leave early.
Instruments should always be in a student's hands in the stands (to avoid any accidents/damage that could occur). Students who are using the restroom can leave their instrument at the front of the band in a safe location.
Students are expected to have good sportsmanship and use appropriate language while in the stands.
We hope all of our students and parents will not only support us, but all the other bands we see this season!

Tennessee Valley Marching Invitational - Saturday, October 18th

Schedule
8:45 - band room open
9:30-11:30 am Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:00 pack/load (Truck will be loaded by the field)
12:00-1:30 pm- Lunch on your own
1:30 pm - Meeting in the band room (not traveling in uniform)
1:45 pm -Depart on 3 charter buses.
3:10 pm - Arrive at Muscle Shoals HS. Unload trucks
When we arrive, help unload, go watch performances, get food.
6:00 pm Everyone back by the trucks, getting in uniform and preparing for warm up
6:40 pm Lined up to move to warm up
6:55 pm Warm up
7:25 pm Travel
7:35 pm Gate
7:40 pm PERFORMANCE. Load equipment immediately after performance and return to the stadium for awards.
9:00 pm Awards and possible UNA exhibition after awards (we've seen them twice so we may not stay depending on the timing of everything)
10:00 pm Depart
11:30 pm Back at School

Location
Muscle Shoals High School and Middle School: James F. Moore Stadium

Spectators should note that James F. Moore Stadium is located behind Muscle Shoals Middle School (100 Trojan Drive) NOT Muscle Shoals High School

Transportation
3 Charter Buses

Uniform
FULL BAND UNIFORM!!!!!
Please make sure you have everything in your garment bag!!

Winds and Percussion:
Black full length (not short ankle) socks
Black Marching Shoes
Shako (except Tubas and front ensemble)
Gauntlets
Gloves (except percussion)
Jacket/Bibbers
Wear your dry fit polo under your uniform.
Hair should be pulled back off of your face. No jewelry

Color Guard show uniform with black jazz shoes, tan gloves, gold clip on earrings.
Hair should be pulled back off of your face. No jewelry (unless it's part of your uniform).

Things you need
Instrument or equipment (larger instruments loaded on trailer and brough to stadium - you are responsible for making sure YOUR instrument/equipment gets loaded or placed in the proper location to get loaded)
Water jug
Money for food
SNACKS/extra drinks (sometimes the concession lines can get long)
All accessories (sticks, guard poms, mouthpieces, reeds, etc)

Things everyone should know

Competitions are open to the public and we encourage all our families and friends to attend!
Competitions are fundraisers for other band programs - this one specifically for Muscle Shoals HS Band. Please be kind to them even if there are issues!
Tickets are $12 (Kids 5 and under are free). Tickets are available here or at the stadium (cash/card) without the additional online fee.
Here is the list of prices and food at their concessions. Concessions will close at 8:00 pm to allow the concession workers to watch their kids perform. Card and cash accepted.
There is no additional fee to park.
Map/Contest Layout
The full schedule of bands can be found here Although we are competing, we always support and cheer for the other bands there.
Make sure anyone checking out to go home with parents does so AFTER awards at the buses. Thank you for your help with this!!

Spring Trip

We have officially been approved for the Orlando trip departing Wednesday evening March 11th and returning Monday morning, March 16th. Full information on this trip is found in Cut Time in an announcement/email message from August 19th.

ALL SPOTS FOR THE TRIP ARE CURRENTLY FILLED. HOWEVER, WE ARE LESS THAN 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE FROM MAKING A 3RD BUS AND GETTING EVERYONE ON THE WAITING LIST GOING. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GOING (STUDENTS OR PARENTS) AND HAVEN'T SIGNED UP, PLEASE JOIN OUR WAITING LIST. OUR GOAL IS TO INCLUDE EVERYONE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTING THE PRICE.

HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA

Marching Band Field Trip!!!! Thursday, October 16th.

Schedule
8:30 am - Meet in band room then depart on school buses to Milton Frank. Unload trucks
9:30 am - Event begins at Milton Frank with HCES Kindergarteners.
11:30 am - Event ends. Load trucks
12:30 pm. Return to school and eat lunch at school
1:30 pm - Everyone in 3rd block!
4:00 pm - Rehearsal after school.

You will need:
Band Polos and jeans / Pep rally uniforms
Water jug
Instrument / Accessories
Flip folder!

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

Trumpet and Trombone Mutes

All trumpet and trombone players in the HHS Band program should own a metal straight mute. These are easy to find at one of the local music stores (Gadsden, Hallman's, Madison Band Supply) or ordered online. Dennis Wick, Jo Ral, Tom Crown, Yamaha, and Bach are all good straight mute companies.

College Corner

UAB Honor Band December 11-13th UAB High School Honor Band Festival - UAB Bands
University of Alabama Honor Band Feb 5-7 High School Honor Band – The University of Alabama Bands (application coming soon)
Auburn Marching Honor Band November 22nd Marching Honor Band - Honor Bands - Events - Auburn University Bands
Auburn University Honor Band Dates TBA Auburn University High School Symphonic Honor Band
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Band Day - UTC Band Day | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Tri-State Honor Band (University of Tennessee Chattanooga) - UTC Tri-States Honor Band | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
UNA Honor Band: Dates for 2026 not announced yet.... UNA Invitational Honor Band
Mississippi State Honor Band January 30-31 (don't sign up if you are planning to audition for district honor band/all state)

Upcoming Dates

October 22nd - Homecoming Marching Band Rehearsal 4-5 pm (Wed)
October 23rd - Homecoming Parade (No rehearsal - just marching the parade)
October 24th - Homecoming Game vs. Bob Jones (Milton Frank)
October 28th - Fall Concert (All students)
October 30th (THURS) - Final regular season game vs. Lee at Milton Frank
November 5 - Reed Day for Clarinets and Saxophones during 1st block
November 11 Veterans Day Parade
November 13th - Leadership performance at reopening of Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville.

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:

Band Student Account Balances, band fees
Business or Individual Sponsorships
Fundraising Questions
Volunteering/Chaperones
Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
Senior Night
Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
Percussion
General Band Boosters Questions

A Big Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!

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HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 6-12, 2025

10/4/2025

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Things We Like

Members of our leadership team visited Blossomwood Elementary School, one of our feeder schools, to help celebrate their PBIS Kickoff! Our students enjoyed performing for the Blossomwood Panthers and sharing their excitement for music. We look forward to seeing these young musicians grow and join the HHS Band family in the years ahead.

Boston Butt and Poinsettia Fundraisers

Boston Butt Sale – $60 each (8–10 lbs)
Slow-cooked by Chuck Wagon BBQ — perfect for tailgates or family meals!
Orders due: Oct. 15
Pickup: Oct. 25
Payment: Venmo @HuntsvilleHS-BandParentAssoc

Help us reach our goal—share with friends and family!
Share on Facebook | Share on Instagram
Print Order Form

Fall Break Game Update

Students and Parents,

I have made the decision for the band to not attend the Fall break game. I know some of you were looking forward to the optional game, so I am sorry we have to cancel.

We are still working through Friday. There were football players on the field during our halftime show specifically in areas where our students were performing. They ran into color guard members and cursed at them. There was also an incident between some players and me when I was trying to avoid this from happening on the sideline. There are reports of some football players threatening band members after the game. We feel like a break is needed.

Some of you may and should be angry at this, but know we are taking care of it. I am proud of how our students conduct themselves every day. We have the best kids and families. Don’t say or do anything that would put any blame on us. Let us handle this situation.

I hope you all have a terrific fall break!!! Thank you for everything you do.

Stuart Tankesley

Tennessee Valley Marching Invitational - Saturday, October 18th

Schedule
9:30-11:30 am Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:00 pack/load (Truck will be loaded by the field)
12:00-1:30 pm- Lunch on your own
1:30 pm - Meeting in the band room (not traveling in uniform)
1:45 pm -Depart on 3 charter buses.
3:10 pm - Arrive at Muscle Shoals HS. Unload trucks
When we arrive, help unload, go watch performances, get food.
6:00 pm Everyone back by the trucks, getting in uniform and preparing for warm up
6:40 pm Lined up to move to warm up
6:55 pm Warm up
7:25 pm Travel
7:35 pm Gate
7:40 pm PERFORMANCE. Load equipment immediately after performance and return to the stadium for awards.
9:00 pm Awards and possible UNA exhibition after awards (we've seen them twice so we may not stay depending on the timing of everything)
10:00 pm Depart
11:30 pm Back at School

Location
Muscle Shoals High School and Middle School: James F. Moore Stadium
Spectators should note that James F. Moore Stadium is located behind Muscle Shoals Middle School (100 Trojan Drive) NOT Muscle Shoals High School
Transportation
3 Charter Buses

Uniform
FULL BAND UNIFORM!!!!!
Please make sure you have everything in your garment bag!!

Winds and Percussion:
Black full length (not short ankle) socks
Black Marching Shoes
Shako (except Tubas and front ensemble)
Gauntlets
Gloves (except percussion)
Jacket/Bibbers
Wear your dry fit polo under your uniform.
Hair should be pulled back off of your face. No jewelry

Color Guard show uniform with black jazz shoes, tan gloves, gold clip on earrings.
Hair should be pulled back off of your face. No jewelry (unless it's part of your uniform).

Things you need
Instrument or equipment (larger instruments loaded on trailer and brough to stadium - you are responsible for making sure YOUR instrument/equipment gets loaded or placed in the proper location to get loaded)
Water jug
Money for food
SNACKS/extra drinks (sometimes the concession lines can get long)
All accessories (sticks, guard poms, mouthpieces, reeds, etc)

Things everyone should know

Competitions are open to the public and we encourage all our families and friends to attend!
Competitions are fundraisers for other band programs - this one specifically for Muscle Shoals HS Band. Please be kind to them even if there are issues!
Tickets are $12 (Kids 5 and under are free). Tickets are available here or at the stadium (cash/card) without the additional online fee.
Here is the list of prices and food at their concessions. Concessions will close at 8:00 pm to allow the concession workers to watch their kids perform. Card and cash accepted.
There is no additional fee to park.
Map/Contest Layout
The full schedule of bands can be found here Although we are competing, we always support and cheer for the other bands there.
Make sure anyone checking out to go home with parents does so AFTER awards at the buses. Thank you for your help with this!!

Spring Trip

We have officially been approved for the Orlando trip departing Wednesday evening March 11th and returning Monday morning, March 16th. Full information on this trip is found in Cut Time in an announcement/email message from August 19th.

ALL SPOTS FOR THE TRIP ARE CURRENTLY FILLED. HOWEVER, WE ARE LESS THAN 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE FROM MAKING A 3RD BUS AND GETTING EVERYONE ON THE WAITING LIST GOING. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GOING (STUDENTS OR PARENTS) AND HAVEN'T SIGNED UP, PLEASE JOIN OUR WAITING LIST. OUR GOAL IS TO INCLUDE EVERYONE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTING THE PRICE.

HUNTSVILLE HS BAND in Orlando, FL, USA

Marching Band Field Trip!!!! Thursday, October 16th

We are teaming up with Hampton Cove Elementary School and providing a great music opportunity for their kindergarten students on Thursday, October 16th. During the morning hours (during school), we are planning to bus to Milton Frank and meet our HCES friends. We are planning to do an interactive instrument and color guard/majorette experience, learning about all the different instruments and marching band. We will play our stand tunes and do our competition halftime show performance before returning to school around lunch time. More information to come!

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

Trumpet and Trombone Mutes

College Corner

UAB Honor Band December 11-13th UAB High School Honor Band Festival - UAB Bands
University of Alabama Honor Band Feb 5-7 High School Honor Band – The University of Alabama Bands (application coming soon)
Auburn Marching Honor Band November 22nd Marching Honor Band - Honor Bands - Events - Auburn University Bands
Auburn University Honor Band Dates TBA Auburn University High School Symphonic Honor Band
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Band Day - UTC Band Day | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Tri-State Honor Band (University of Tennessee Chattanooga) - UTC Tri-States Honor Band | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
UNA Honor Band: Dates for 2026 not announced yet.... UNA Invitational Honor Band
Mississippi State Honor Band January 30-31 (don't sign up if you are planning to audition for district honor band/all state)

Upcoming Dates

October 16th - Marching Band and HCES collaboration during school day at Milton Frank.
October 17th - Football Game vs. Florence at Milton Frank Stadium
October 18th - Band Competition (all day) at Muscle Shoals
October 22nd - Homecoming Marching Band Rehearsal 4-5 pm (Wed)
October 23rd - Homecoming Parade (No rehearsal - just marching the parade)
October 24th - Homecoming Game vs. Bob Jones (Milton Frank)
October 28th - Fall Concert (All students)
October 30th (THURS) - Final regular season game vs. Lee at Milton Frank
November 5 - Reed Day for Clarinets and Saxophones during 1st block
November 11 Veteran's Day Parade
November 13th - Leadership performance at reopening of Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville.

The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar.

Questions/Concerns? Please Contact The Following:

Band Student Account Balances, band fees
Business or Individual Sponsorships
Fundraising Questions
Volunteering/Chaperones
Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
Senior Night
Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
Percussion
General Band Boosters Questions

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Weekly Newsletter

HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER oCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2025

Things We Like

​Poinsettia Fundraiser

​VBS Wristbanding

Schedule of the Week

Spring Trip - Important Update 10/26

Colorguard Information!

Fall Concert - October 28th

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

College Corner

Upcoming Dates

Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:

Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!

HHS Band weekly newsletter October 20-26, 2025

Things We Like

Poinsettia Fundraiser

Schedule of the Week

​Football Game vs. Bob Jones - Friday, October 24th at Milton Frank Stadium

Spring Trip

Fall Concert - October 28th

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

College Corner

Upcoming Dates

Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:

Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors

HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 13-19,2025

Things We Like

​Boston Butt and Poinsettia Fundraisers

Schedule of the Week

Tennessee Valley Marching Invitational - Saturday, October 18th

Spring Trip

Marching Band Field Trip!!!! Thursday, October 16th.

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

Trumpet and Trombone Mutes

College Corner

Upcoming Dates

Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:

A Big Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!

HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 6-12, 2025

Things We Like

​Boston Butt and Poinsettia Fundraisers

Fall Break Game Update

Tennessee Valley Marching Invitational - Saturday, October 18th

Spring Trip

Marching Band Field Trip!!!! Thursday, October 16th

Clarinets and Saxophone - Reed Day on Wednesday, November 5th

Courtyard by Marriott Performance - November 13th

Trumpet and Trombone Mutes

College Corner

Upcoming Dates

​Questions/Concerns? Please Contact The Following:

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

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