HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER April 28 - May 4, 2025

Things We Like

What an incredible spring band concert! Our Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble gave outstanding performances. Thank you to our directors, students, and supporters for making this event so memorable. A special shout-out to the Class of 2025 seniors—congratulations, and thank you for your invaluable contributions that have made the HHS band such an amazing group!

You can find more great photos from our spring band concert HERE.

​Weekly Schedule

Monday: Dress Rehearsal for Percussion/Chamber concert 4-5:30
Tuesday:   Percussion/Chamber Concert 7 pm. 
Wednesday:  Drum Major Auditions 4 pm / Leadership Applications due
Thursday:  St. Louis! (Arrival time to HHS:  4 AM!)
Friday: St. Louis!
Saturday:  St. Louis!


Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Concert - Tuesday, 7:00 pm

6:30 pm - Call time for all performers
7:00 pm - Concert begins
Percussion Ensemble should wear all black.
All other performers should wear all black, dress clothes, or clothes appropriate for your performance (like color guard, themed clothing, etc).


St. Louis - Thursday, May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
St. Louis week is here!  Here is the final itinerary for the trip (Updated April 18)
Portal link:  https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574  

Weather in St. Louis:  Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.  Very low chance of rain as of this weekend.

Packing
Thursday - wear comfortable clothes.  The City Museum on Thursday is very active with lots of climbing, slides, outside exhibits, and more involved.
Friday - Brass and Woodwinds will wear your band polo with jeans on FRIDAY.  Color Guard will wear pep rally uniform.  Percussion will wear your jersey with jeans.  
Saturday - comfortable/casual clothes for Six Flags and the ride home.  If you plan on doing a water ride, you may want to have an additional change of clothes for the ride home.  

Huntsville High School Band or Huntsville High spirit wear encouraged!!!

Food/money
You will need money for the following meals:
Fast food lunch on the way to St. Louis.  Please bring a bar or snack for breakfast on the bus - we aren't planning to stop for this meal.
Dinner at the St. Louis Cardinals Stadium on Friday.
You have 1 meal Voucher for Six Flags on Saturday, we recommend bringing money for additional food as we will be there all day (10 am - 8:00 pm).

Any souvenir money you may want to bring. 
You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks (screw-on tops only!!) on the bus.

Instrument
You will need to bring your marching instrument and FLIP FOLDER WITH MUSIC.  You must be able to use a flip folder during the performance - you will receive some additional music we are learning this week.   If you are a concert only student, we will make sure you have what you need this week.

Color Guard will bring poms.  

Other information
For our bus storage, please pack light and bring smaller suitcases or bags.  Everything must go under the bus, including our marching percussion and larger instruments so we may be limited on space.

Students will be told to keep all large bags in the hotel or on the bus during the trip.  There is no clear bag policy, but bags may be inspected at the St. Louis arch and Cardinals game.  

We will send out a message on band on Saturday night as far as our return time (it will be late!!)

St. Louis Cardinals Stadium information
City Museum Website and information
St. Louis Arch and museum
Six Flags - St. Louis

MEDICAL INFORMATION!!! IMPORTANT!
 Click here for the letter and information about medications.  
We cannot accept medication the morning of the trip.  If there is an emergency medication situation, please contact the nurse ASAP so we can address it.  See the letter.


Seniors

Did you receive a fine arts scholarship offer in music or another fine art? 
 Please fill this important form out 

Fine Arts Signing Day Sign-Up 
 Event Date: April 15th at 2:30 PM (Set-up begins at 1:00 PM)
 Sign-Up Deadline: May 12th   
Sign-Up here - Fine Arts Signing Day Signup

We are excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our senior artists! Fine Arts Signing Day honors students who plan to continue their artistic journey beyond high school—whether by studying the arts in college or participating in an arts-related group or program. This includes (but is not limited to): band, choir, theatre, visual arts, dance, film, or any other fine arts discipline.
During the event, each student will:

•  Be introduced by a teacher of their choice who will say a few words
•  Have a chance to say a short thank-you or share excitement about their next steps
•  Receive a certificate of recognition
•  Celebrate with a short reception following the signing

Parents/guardians are warmly invited to join students on stage and sign with them as part of this special moment.
Please Note:

• Students are responsible for bringing decorations for their individual tables.
• This event commemorates your commitment to the college or university of your choice and celebrates your dedication to the arts.
• More details will be shared via email—please keep an eye out!

Graduation
Reminder that graduation is a required performance for those in grade 9-11 (excluding color guard).  Huntsville High graduation is Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm at the Von Braun Center Arena.  We plan to take school buses from the school, but if you have family or siblings graduating, you can meet us there if you choose.

Marching Band Fall 2025 Tentative Schedule.
Here is the tentative Fall 2025 Marching Band Schedule.  Our goal is to have the full schedule (including Spring dates) by the end of May.  All dates are tentative and some changes may be out of our control.

Color Guard 
1st Guard Camp for 25-26 Guard is May 27-30!
Important Links for students
25-26 Leadership Team Application Due April 30

Summer Schedule and FALL 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​

Here is the tentative Fall Marching Band Schedule. Our goal is to have the full band schedule by the end of May

Upcoming Dates
May 5-6  Marching Percussion Placements for 25-26  4:15-6:45 pm
May 6 Spring Training for leadership team and rising 9th grades/new members.
May 14  Band Banquet!
May 15 Fine Arts Signing Day (seniors)
May 19  Spring Training for leadership team and rising 9th graders/new members 4:15-6:45 pm 
May 20 Spring Training for leadership and rising 9th graders/new members 4:15-6:45 pm
May 22   Required performance at Graduation.  5:30 pm VBC Arena

Questions/Concerns?  Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [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)  
• Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades) 
• Percussion 
• General Band Boosters Questions 

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