HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 11, 2024

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​Sponsorship Opportunity

We are seeking sponsorships for larger item requests including assistance with instrument purchases and program and clinic assistance. If you know of an organization that would be interested in sponsoring the band please complete the Sponsorship Contact Form. Thank you in advance for your help in seeking sponsors! If you have any questions please email [email protected]. To see the current sponsorship perks check out our website at: https://www.huntsvillehsband.com/band-sponsorship.html.

Crowdfunding Fundraiser ​

Our first fundraiser of the year kicks off on August 5!  Terry Ownby will be at the high school during the students' class times to kickoff the MyBooster fundraiser. Please make sure your students take in 15-20 email addresses (parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, family friends, etc) that will be utilized during kickoff. When you receive your first notification about the fundraiser, please share the link to your social media platforms!  There will be a cash prize for the student who raises the most money during this kickoff event!  Please see the attachment for more information.

Uniform Store Re-Opened until August 8th - Marching and Concert Students

The HHS Band Uniform Store has re-opened for business. If you weren't able to place an order during the first opportunity, this is your chance! Please visit the store to ensure you have all of the necessary uniform pieces for this school year. The online store will be open until Thursday August 8th 2024. All items will be shipped to HHS for distribution by our amazing Uniform Committee. Please note: this is a different link from the first ordering session.
https://huntsvillehbandal2024secondstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Freshman

• ALL Freshman who attended Rookie Band Camp were measured and provided documentation with their sizes.
• ALL Marching Freshman will need to purchase the following Marching items from the store: 'Vivace Bibber', 'Drillmasters (Black)' Shoes.
• ALL Freshman (Marching and Concert) will need to purchase the following concert items from the store:
  • Men: 'Double Pleated Tux Pants' and '1-Button Notch-Lapel Tux Coat'.
    
  • Women: 'Natalie Dress' OR 'Ladies Essential Polyester Black Blazer' and 'Ladies Plain Front/Comfort Waist Pants'

Sophomores & Juniors

• ALL Sophomores & Juniors need to purchase the following concert items from the store:
  • Men: 'Double Pleated Tux Pants' and '1-Button Notch-Lapel Tux Coat'.
  • Women: 'Natalie Dress' OR 'Ladies Essential Polyester Black Blazer' and 'Ladies Plain Front/Comfort Waist Pants'
• If your student needs new Marching bibbers or shoes, please purchase those as well.

Seniors

• You DO NOT need to purchase Concert attire.
• If your student needs new Marching bibbers or shoes, please purchase those as well.

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Any questions, please contact [email protected] and include the following information: Student First & Last Name, Grade Level.

Weekly Schedule

Monday: Off (Crowd Funding Fundraiser kickoff in class)
Tuesday:  Marching Band Rehearsal 4-6.  Color Guard only 4-7
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Marching Band Rehearsal 4-6.  Online Uniform store closes!
Friday: Off.  Optional DCI Semi Finals watch party in the bandroom 4-10 pm.  See info below.

Band App
​All parents and band students should be on the band app on your smart phone for last minute changes to the schedule and reminders.
Join our ‘Huntsville High School Band’ group on the BAND app. Get updates and stay connected! https://band.us/n/aea4A8CaQ8Tac

Crimson Crew!
Do you know an 8th grader who wants to get a sneak peak at high school band and and join us for some events this Fall?  Does your student have a middle school sibling in band?  Our Crimson Crew is back.   To apply and get more information click here. https://forms.gle/pCsH1itXSrijzHpk8

DCI Semi-Finals Watch Party - optional
We will be live streaming DCI semi-finals in the band room on our big tv Friday night.  All band students and families are welcome.  This is a come and go as you please event, but students at this event are expected to be in the band room at all times if you are on campus.  Food is not provided, but feel free to bring your own food and drinks.  We will start around 4:00 pm and go until the last group (around 9:30 pm)

The schedule will be posted here later this week: https://dci.org/events/2024-dci-world-championship-semifinals (posted times will be eastern time NOT central).  All groups are incredible, but the highest scoring groups will be later in the evening.  

Additional Dates
The following dates are being added to the calendar -
August 22 - Community Pep Rally after open house (band performs)
Sept 23 - HCMS vs. HJHS Football game at Milton Frank 4:30 pm (band performs)

The game vs. Grissom on Sept 6 will also serve as middle school night where we invite our middle school band students to join us.

B Day in class marching rehearsals and After school marching band rehearsals
Although band camp is over, it is still HOT outside!  It is a good practice to treat a marching band class like a PE class through October.  We will be outside some days during class.  You will always have the option to change clothes and shoes into something appropriate for the heat (including after school rehearsals).   Students have access to the large auditorium restrooms and the large theater dressing rooms.  They can also choose to go to the art hall bathrooms after school.   Students will have the same opportunity to change clothes prior to after school rehearsal.  Students who are new to this can talk to your section leader, big brother/sister, or a returning member to help navigate this.   Students should keep their water bottle in the band room at school and use it when we go outside.

Upcoming Dates
August 5-23 Crowd funding fundraiser for all students
Friday, August 23rd - First Game @Hazel Green (school buses)
Friday, August 30th - Football game vs. Jemison at Milton Frank (also half day of school this day)
Friday, September 6th - Football game vs. Grissom at Milton Frank (middle school night!)

Uniform for first games
Due to the heat, we wear our "casual" uniform for the first 2-3 games.  For winds and percussion this is your blue band polo, tucked into khaki shorts, athletic shoes, and white ankle-length socks.  Please wear a belt with your shorts!

Color guard is planning to wear your Lululemon skirt and t-shirt that Mrs. Flippo is providing as long as it comes in on time!