HHS Band Weekly newsletter july 24, 20221

Things We Like

Great things about Summer Band Camp include doing amazing things as a team.  Truck Crew leadership and Band Leadership scraped off the logos prepping our truck for a new wrap - thanks to Owenn Skulski (Junior) and Les Skulski (truck dad) for outstanding efforts.,  HHS Alum Terry Ellington from Magic Touch Detail came to polish it off... and our kids ate in style last week thanks to a sponsorship from Outback Steakhouse.  It takes a village, Friends, and ours is strong!  

Schedule for the Week

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Band Camp.  All Marching Band members 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday -  Band Camp.  All Marching Band members 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday - Band Camp.  All Marching Band members 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 
Thursday - Band Camp.  All Marching Band members 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Band Camp.  All Marching Band members 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Monday 8/1 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Rehearsal for all marching band students

Band Classes / Schedules

As we have told the marching band students, mistakes on the first draft of your schedule that you picked up this week are very common.  Although your counselors aren't responsible for the mistakes, they are terrific about getting things right.  I know this can be a little frustrating and stressful especially for the 9th graders.  It may take a little time though - even into the first week of school for some people.  

The band class schedule for the year is the same as it has been the past couple of years.  If your band class is incorrect, please fill out a schedule mistake form at the school and put it in the proper basket.  If you have questions and are not sure if your schedule is correct or not, ask a leadership team member or a director.  Your class assignment is dictated by what you signed up for (Marching Band/Concert only and your audition (Symphonic band or wind Ensemble).  Those results are posted in the band room.

All 9th graders in marching band have been given opportunities during lunch for an older band member to walk them through their schedule so they know where they are going.  

A Day Classes
1A - Symphonic Band Percussion (except for Grant, DJ, Aiden, and Dallas)
2A - Symphonic Band Winds (Woodwinds and Brass and also including Grant, DJ, Aiden, and Dallas)
3A - All Wind Ensemble students

B Day Classes
1B  - Marching Band Winds (Woodwinds and Brass)
3B - Color Guard members
4B - Marching Band Percussion Students (all front ensemble and battery members)

Band Preview Show and Uniform

Our marching band preview show will be Friday, August 5th in the evening.  Exact Time and location are TBA.  We originally had Milton Frank Stadium booked, but because of some renovations, we may have our preview show on our field at HHS.

Students wear their band polo, khaki shorts with belt, athletic shoes and short socks for the preview show and our first couple of football games.  If you do not own a pair of khaki shorts, please get some ASAP.

​FROM Ben Boles, HHS Band Parent Association President
Thanks to everyone for your attendance at our Parent Meeting Thursday.  We have had a few people inquire about serving on the Board in a larger capacity next year.  Couple things:

• We will form a nominating committee early and hope to have names by the 2nd football game
• Please come say "hi" evenings this week.  I'll be there between 6:30pm and 9:15pm each night on the field.  I'd love to visit with you about ways we can improve and benefit from "fresh eyes.,"
• We are looking for a new President, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising co-chair, Color Guard liaison, newsletter publisher, trip coordinator and executive pastry chef (not really). 

Beginning of year information

After school marching band rehearsals start on Tuesday, August 2nd. 

 Our weekly marching band schedule:
Monday: Off
Tuesday:  All marching band students 4-6 pm.  Color Guard sectional 6:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday - Percussion Sectional 4-5:30 pm
Thursday - All marching band students 4-6 pm
Friday - Game

Homecoming week schedule will be different​ (see charms calendar)

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!

REMIND text messages
We use Remind text messages for reminders of events/deadlines, sudden changes (like weather), and to send out return times from trips.

How to get on our text messages: 
Send a text message to the number 81010 
In the message section put the following (based on your current grade level).  You do not have to do this if you are already receiving our texts. 
12th - @caeg36 
11th - @2023hhsb 
10th - @2025hh 
9th - @2026hh