Things We Like Congratulations to Savannah Flores for participating in all state band in Mobile this weekend! She got to learn from famous composer Randall Standridge!  Congratulations to Savannah Flores and Shelby O'Linger for securing 1st place in the Youth Open category at the North American Brass Band Association National Championship in Fort Wayne, Indiana last week!  Alum Spotlight: Congratulations to Jace Bordreaux for competing with Audio Theater at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio! 
Monday: Symphonic Band 4-5:30 pm. Tuesday: Day of Percussion (see info below). Leadership Training 4-5 Wednesday: Leadership Training 4-5 Thursday: Color Guard Recruiting Tour (all day-see info in Guard section). Leadership Training 4-5 Friday: Off (e-learning day) Percussion Day - Tuesday
This is for percussion students in 4B class only. Wear your JERSEY and JEANS!! Band Contracts Band Contracts are past due. This is an extremely important document that we need now. Contracts were passed out in class and there are extras in the band room. Be aware there is a front AND BACK. Here is an electronic copy of the contract. If you would like to submit them electronically, you can email them to stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org St. Louis Trip Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3. https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574 MEDICAL INFORMATION!!! IMPORTANT! If your student has medicine they need to take on this trip, read the following letter and follow instructions carefully. If a student has a parent going on the trip, the parent of course can administer the medication without going through this process. Click here for the letter and information about medications. The band directors are trained by the school system to give these medications and can do so in the state of Missouri (unlike our recent Georgia trip with Wind Ensemble :) ) All medication must be turned in by April 24th!! If there are any medications that is prescribed after this date due to illness, please give us a heads up, but only emergencies will be accomodated past the date. Updates 4/3/25: Here is the most updated itinerary. Winter Guard The schedule can be viewed here. Color Guard Recruiting Tour - Thursday 7:30 am Meet at Hampton Cove Middle School 8:00 am Color Guard presentation (limited performance - no floor) 8:30 am Depart HCMS 9:00 am Meet at HJHS 9:15 am Presentation 9:45 am Depart HJHS 10:15 am - Arrive at Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary. Do performances and interactive guard lessons with elementary PE students. Bring your own lunch 2:15 pm - Depart Goldsmith We are planning to carpool. If you are able to drive some students, please contact Mrs Gorman at [email protected] so she can coordinate. This is a field trip and will be marked that way with the school system. Seniors If you have not filled out this form, it is past due! Senior Fine Arts Signing Day has been changed from May 16th to Thursday, May 15th during 4th block (around 2:00 pm). All seniors involved in a fine art that plans to continue their fine art in college or in the military (regardless if you are receiving scholarship money) should plan to participate with their family! Each senior will be recognized, sign a certificate, you will be able to set up a table decorated with items from the University you plan to attend, and attend a reception in your honor with dessert and treats. It is sponsored by the Huntsville Symphony Guild. A sign up form will be coming soon! Did you receive a fine arts scholarship offer in music or another fine art? Please fill this important form out Important Links for students 25-26 Leadership Team Application Due April 30 Chamber Music Concert (April 26) Sign up Summer Schedule 2025 June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons) July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion) July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students) July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students) Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening) Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students) Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students) Monday, August 4th First Day of School Upcoming Dates April 21-25 - Color Guard Auditions 4-6 pm in the FA cafeteria April 22 - Spring Training 4-6 pm (all 9-11 graders in marching band plus ALL upcoming 8th graders) April 24 - Spring Concert 7:00 pm; Concert pictures will begin at 5:00pm in the auditorium lobby April 28 - Dress rehearsal for those in the percussion and small ensemble concert (should be done by 5:30) April 29 - Percussion and Small Ensemble Concert 7:00 pm April 30 - Drum Major Auditions / leadership applications due. May 1-3 St. Louis Trip! Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following: Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or andrew.kirk@hsv-k12.org 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.
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