HHS Band Weekly newsletter april 4-8, 2022

​Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Off (no guard, no Symphonic Band).  Booster/Orlando Meeting 6:00 pm Band Room.
Tuesday -  Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Off.  All State in Mobile
Friday - Off.  All State in Mobile

Full Membership Booster Meeting Monday April 4 6pm - Bandroom!

We will be accepting nominations for the 2022-2023 Board - as well as formally voting in the 2022-2023 HHS Band Booster Board

DISNEY TRIP MEETING - MONDAY APRIL 4 6PM - Bandroom

​Graduation

For the first time in 3 years, we have been ensured that we will be performing at Graduation at the VBC on Friday, May 27th at 5:30 pm.  All band students are required to play except for seniors that are graduating.   We will let you know details as we get closer to the event.  We plan to rehearse Graduation music after the Spring concert including during your band exam. 

UAH Wind Ensemble - Special Concert
The UAH Wind Ensemble is coming to do a special concert for all band students on Monday, April 18th during Panther Hour.  All band students will be excused to come to this short performance.  The UAH Wind Ensemble will also be using our auditorium for a concert that evening that anyone is welcome to attend.

Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Music Concert
To sign up to perform as a solo or small group, use this link:  https://forms.gle/FPZmRNR11Hq9P8r7A.  The deadline to sign up is right before the Orlando trip on April 19th.  

Percussion Students Only
Our concert is approaching on Thursday, May 5th.  Make sure you have black pants and a black shirt to perform in.  It should be formal - Guys are welcome to use their tuxedo pants.   No other colors should be allowed in your attire except black (including shoes).  04034255_zi_black.jpg (1760×2040) (dillards.com)

Audition Music

Concert Ensemble Auditions for Fall 2022 will take place the week of May 2nd during class.  Upcoming 9th graders will be after school (Monday - Woodwinds, Tuesday - Brass, Thursday - Percussion)

The music can be accessed here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nH0VcLiY6zHPC0IiN9R1tGQehIeq7vDP?usp=sharing

Orlando Information
Trip Meeting for parents/students during our booster meeting on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 pm in the Band room.  We will have chaperone assignments and itineraries this night in addition to other details!

Medication information was sent out in a separate email this week.  You can turn in medication at the meeting (starting at 5:30 pm) or to the school nurse during regular school hours.

EXTRA REHEARSAL:  We will have a rehearsal on Wednesday, April 13th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm for everyone going to Orlando.  This is a parade rehearsal and will be outside.  All students going (even those that weren't in marching band) we are planning to march the parade.  Students that do not have a uniform will be fitted in the coming weeks by Mrs. Eversole and Mrs. Jackson.

Marching Uniform:  You will need your FULL marching uniform for the Disney Trip.  Disney has a strict policy to make sure everyone is uniform (including shoes, socks, gloves, etc).  We will wear mickey ears instead of a shako.    Please make sure you track these down!

Drum Major Auditions for 22-23

Because of the amount of things going on right now, we are moving drum major auditions to Thursday, May 12th.  If you want to audition it is highly recommended that you attend the drum major audition clinics held by our current drum majors.  Please see Zacc or Jillian for information  

Upcoming Wind Ensemble rehearsalsThursday, April 14th (marching band Orlando rehearsal on the 13th)
Tuesday, April 26th

Upcoming Schedule
Monday, April 4th Booster and Orlando Trip Meeting - 6:00 pm Band Room

April 7-9 - All State Band in Mobile for those going
Wednesday, April 13th 4-5 pm  Orlando Rehearsal!!
April 20-25 - Orlando Trip!!
Thursday, April 28 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Thursday, May 5 - Percussion Ensemble / Chamber Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Friday, May 13th - Band Banquet - Information Forthcoming.

Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
Week of March 24- Color Guard recruitment trips to Middle Schools
Saturday, April 1- SCGC Championships at Spring Valley HS, Columbia, TN
Week of May 2- Color Guard Auditions for 2022 Time- TBA

SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE 

Guard and Percussion may practice after school during Finals week!

Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd - 8:00 am -12:00 pm Rookie Camp for new marchers and leadership. 

Percussion and Guard Camp #1 - Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3.  Times TBA.

Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9th - Leadership training seminar with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Horten for leadership team.

Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th - Make up Rookie Camp for new marchers and limited leadership team.

Percussion and Guard Camp #2 - Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th  Times TBA.  

Band Camp starts July 18th and runs to the first day of school (Tuesday, August 2nd).  Do not plan any vacations or major conflicts starting July 18th if you plan to participate in marching band.  The football band option will no longer be offered starting this coming school year - students must choose between marching band and concert only.