HHS Band Weekly newsletter August 29-September 2, 2022

THINGS WE LIKE

HHS Band members hit the big time...   10 MEMBERS OF THE MILLION DOLLAR BAND

They have made the big time and it started in the Huntsville City Schools - amplified in the HHS Band.  These outstanding men and women are the best of the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band.  Pictured with UA Director of Bands Dr. Ken Ozello: (L-R) Meghan Mackey, Katie Applebaum, Wade Pelham, CJ Drake, Nathan Strohman, Jason Wimsett, Alton Hudson, Carley Bourland, Keiran Eversole and Ansley Boles.  Picture taken Saturday night at the Parent Preview Show.  The HHS Band prepares our kids for even bigger things... every sophomore and higher has been to at least 1 national championship game!   Please if you have pix from other Bands please send them in!  Bolestv @ gmail.com

Schedule for the Week!  BEAT GRISSOM! 

​Weekly Schedule 
Monday -  Off  
Tuesday -  Marching rehearsal 4-6 pm.  Color Guard sectional 6-7. 
Wednesday - Marching Percussion Sectional 4 - 5:30
Thursday - After school marching band 4-6.  We will end rehearsal early to play for open house in the courtyard between 5:30 - 6:00 pm and dismiss at 6.
Friday -  Game vs. Grissom at Milton Frank (see gameday information)

Gameday Information

Schedule
During classes - B Day load!  We will load during your band class.

5:15 pm - Trucks arrive at Milton Frank
5:30 pm - Meet on the North side of Milton Frank.  Look for the trucks.  We will be on the VISITOR side.
5:45 - 6:30 pm  Section and full Warm ups
6:40 pm - March in
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends.  Pack up and dismiss.

What to wear
Our uniform for this week is the same as the preview show.   Wear the band polo, khaki shorts with belt, short (ankle socks), and tennis shoes.  Color Guard wear your equivalent uniform.  You should arrive in uniform with your shirt tucked in.  

We will be in this uniform until our new uniforms arrive!

Other information

Although we are the visiting team, we will be performing our halftime show to the HOME side (same direction as this past week).

Please eat something prior to the game.  We do not allow food or drinks in the stands except for water.  You will not have the opportunity to visit the concession stand.

Bring your water bottle!

For the safety of our students and equipment, only band students, teachers, and chaperones should be in the band seating area.  

You are responsible for making sure your instrument gets put in the correct spot to be loaded on the truck or getting your instrument to the game.   Instructions will be given in class.

THANKS TO FIELD PAINTING CREW

Field painting happens every Sunday at 4pm.  We need your help!  Coordinate with your section leader if you are interested in helping out!  It's a lot of fun and HAS to happen.  Special thanks to Allie Polzin who is the main care-taker of the field! 

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​Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 6th - London Trip Meeting 6:30 pm - Band Room

Friday, September 9th - Game vs. James Clemens at Alabama A&M.
Thursday, September 15th - Game vs. Bob Jones in Madison.
Saturday, September 17th - Marching Competition in Hendersonville, Tn.  FULL DAY EVENT.

Fall Break Game

We play Florence at Florence (Braly Stadium - UNA) during Fall break on Friday, October 7th.  We take a volunteer pep band to this game.  We don't perform halftime - only perform in the stands.  We ask that you plan to come if you are in town so that we can sound good.  

We will be sending out a form soon so we can plan for buses to the game.  Be thinking about what your Fall Break schedule might look like.  

Homecoming Week - September 19-23

Our homecoming week schedule is always very busy and different than other weeks.  Please know this in advance and plan ahead.

Monday, September 19th - Performance at the HCMS vs. HJHS game at Milton Frank.  Game starts at 6:30 pm - more details to come.
Tuesday, September 20th - NO REHEARSAL!!!  Since we are performing on Monday, we are giving you Tuesday off.  
Wednesday, September 21st - Homecoming rehearsal 4:00 - 5:00 pm on the band field with homecoming court and ROTC.  
Thursday, September 22nd - NO REHEARSAL - Homecoming parade 6:00 pm.  Parade starts/ends at HHS.  
Friday, September 23rd -  Pep rally during school day and football game at Milton Frank.

HHS Band Halftime Show

New Fleet Arrives at Milton Frank

Post Game Fun

We Love All Bands! 

BOSTON BUTT FUNDRAISER

EAT BBQ, BAND WINS! 

INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS:

Marching Competitions 2022
Our marching competitions are on the following days:

Saturday, September 17th in Hendersonville, TN
Saturday, October 15th in Muscle Shoals, Al
Saturday, October 22nd in Soddy Daisy, TN  (Do not sign up for the ACT on this date unless you plan to get your own ride to the competition)

These competitions are what we work all season towards. They are required. Please keep your calendar clear on these dates and plan for a full day event.  We take charter buses to these events.   We would love to have a great cheering section as well!

Marching Uniforms 
All shoes and bibbers (marching pants) that were ordered have arrived and were distributed over the past week.   Gloves will be distributed when the new uniform arrives.   If there are any issues, please contact our uniform committee at [email protected]