FINAL HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE YEAR - 5/24/26

Don't Miss This

Optional DCI Trip (July 24): Mark your calendars for our optional trip to the DCI competition in Murfreesboro. Sign-up details and final costs are coming soon. Remember spots are limited to the first 50 people.

Schedule of the Week

Monday:  Memorial Day.  Off
Tuesday:   Color Guard 2-8 pm
Wednesday:   Color Guard 2-8 pm
Thursday:   Color Guard 2-8 pm
Friday:   Color Guard 2-8 pm

Highlights

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Roundhouse for Band Banquet 2026. It was a fantastic evening celebrating our students, honoring our seniors, and looking back on an amazing year. Check out all the beautiful photos from the evening in the Band Banquet Photo Gallery.
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Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026! Our 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade band members did a great job performing at the graduation ceremony at the VBC to send our seniors off in style.

Announcements

Band Camp Schedule

Click here for the 2026 Band Camp Schedule

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2026-27 Full Band Schedule

Click here for the 2026-27 Band Schedule.

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DCI - Murfreesboro
On Friday, July 24th we will once again travel to a DCI competition as an optional opportunity - limited to the first 50 people that sign up/pay through our Venmo (HuntsvilleHS-BandParentAssoc).  Make sure to include students name and DCI in the notes of the payment. It is open to all band members and family.  We do not have a final cost yet, but will communicate that out ASAP.  Once we do that, we will start the sign up/payment process.

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Wind Ensemble 2026-27
The Wind Ensemble after school rehearsal schedule is changing because of traditional block.   In addition, the Wind Ensemble is applying for one of two major national festivals - the Music for All Concert Festival in Indianapolis.  You can review the Music for All National Festival Information  for more details. The dates are April 1-3 and all Wind Ensemble members would be expected to go.  The cost is around $1000. The new schedule details are available in this 2026-27 Wind Ensemble Handout, which was given to each member.

We have not been accepted yet, and although we stand a good chance, nothing is guaranteed.  We should know by August.  However we want to be upfront about this major opportunity.  We are not planning a major band trip for the whole band next year.

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Rome New Year's Parade 2028 
Please Complete the Interest Survey
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We are headed to Rome! The trip is scheduled for approximately December 27, 2027 – January 3, 2028.

• If you are a student or parent in grades 7–10, please fill out this interest survey to help us with our preliminary planning. It's anonymous and non-binding.
• More Info: You can find the March 23rd presentation, sample itineraries, and additional details in this Google Drive folder.

Upcoming Dates

Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026
May 26-29 (Tues - Friday)  Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only)
June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard.
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends)
**Friday, July 24th  Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening)

Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet).

Who To Contact

Directors
For grades, absences, conflicts, instruments, or general band questions:

• Stuart Tankesley: [email protected]
• Andrew Kirk: [email protected]

Color Guard
For all guard-related inquiries:

• Annabelle Morales: [email protected]

Band Booster Support
For all inquiries below, email: [email protected]

• Finances: Account balances, band fees, and sponsorships
• Support: Fundraising questions and Volunteering/Chaperone opportunities
• Digital: Questions regarding Cut Time, the Band App, or Social Media
• Events & Gear: Senior Night and Uniforms (excluding guard)

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