Things We LikeHuge thanks to Hampton Cove Elementary for letting our drumline join the fun! They had a great time setting the beat for their annual Parade of Readers. Help Wanted: HHS Band Video Coordinator for 2026–27We’re looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year and have an important HHS Band Parents Board position we need to fill — Video Coordinator. This role is responsible for capturing and sharing the story of our band throughout the year by filming band events that are meaningful and fun for our students, including:
The Video Coordinator helps record, create, and upload videos to our HHS Band YouTube channel, preserving memories for our students and families while showcasing our program to the community. This is a great opportunity to get involved, be creative, and document everything our students work so hard to achieve. If you already have video equipment and love capturing moments, we’d love to have you — or think of this as a great excuse to finally get the camera you’ve always wanted. No professional experience required, just a willingness to help and learn. If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] Senior Spotlight: Class of 2026As we approach the end of the school year, we are excited to continue our tradition of celebrating our graduating members on social media. To ensure every senior is recognized, please complete the Senior Recognition Survey and upload a few photos for your spotlight post.
Schedule Of The WeekMonday: Blossomwood Pep Rally 1:00 pm (leadership team). Symphonic Band 4-5:30. Tuesday: Off Wednesday: Fall 2026 Halftime show reveal during Advisory. Sign up for the band club. Deadline to email us about Fall break trips / Required Fall break game. Thursday: Off Friday: Off 1/2 day of school! Rome New Year's Parade 2028 We are going to Rome for the 2028 New Year's Day Parade! The approximate dates for the trip are December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028. You can view the presentation from March 23rd, sample itineraries and other information in this google drive. A survey will be sent out in late May to get an idea of commitment for this trip. New Event!! Huntsville High School is partnering with the Trash Pandas to have Huntsville High School night on Thursday, April 30th. The band is planning to perform. There is no cost to our students to attend the game and all students will receive a t-shirt. They will also have free time to enjoy the game and grab dinner. This is also the first date of spring training, so stay tuned for more information. 2026-27 Band Contract/REGISTRATION!! BAND (not class) registration - All students who plan to do band next year must register here. This is replacing the band contract. This is also your indication whether or not you are doing marching band. The deadline to register is April 9. Any final changes to your commitment to marching band must be made by the last day of school. Auditions - Auditions for next year are held during class on April 7-9. Current 8th graders will audition after school. Audition music was passed out prior to spring break and can also be located here. All 9-11 grade students must audition regardless of your intent for next year - it's part of your grade. 2026-27 Football and Tentative Marching Competition Schedule August 14 - vs. Florence (Milton Frank) August 21 - vs. Jasper (Milton Frank) August 27 vs. Mae Jemison (Thursday) (Milton Frank) September 4 vs. Grissom (Milton Frank) September 11 at Buckhorn (school buses) September 18 vs. Sparkman (Homecoming) September 25 Open September 26 - Rocket City Invitational Marching Competition October 2 at Hazel Green (school buses) (Required game right before Fall break) October 9 vs Gadsden City - Senior Night (REQUIRED FALL BREAK GAME). October 16 at Bob Jones (Madison City Stadium - school buses) October 17 - Possible competition October 23 at James Clemens (Madison City Stadium - school buses) October 24 - Possible competition October 30 at Muscle Shoals (school buses) October 31 - Possible Competition Mrs. Flippo wants the band at all of the games including the game before and during Fall break. This is a change from past years as the game during Fall Break has been optional. We plan to do the halftime show at the Fall break game. We will excuse anyone from this game who has already spent money on a 2026 Fall break trip and let us know prior to April 1st. Marching Band Uniform Return Marching Band uniforms must be dry cleaned and returned to the band room by Friday, April 10th with the dry cleaning receipt. This includes the jacket, shako, gauntlets, and garment bag. These must be the correct items that we loaned you in the Fall. Bibbers, Gloves, and Shoes (and socks) belong to you. If you are graduating or not returning and would like to donate these, we will gladly take them! Color Guard marching band uniform return should follow the instruction of Mrs. Morales. Color Guard Friday, April 17th - Open Rehearsal (any new members are welcome to come and watch - all are welcome!) 4:30 6:00 pm FA Cafeteria Monday, April 20th - Juniors/Seniors travel to HCMS to recruit Monday, April 20 - April 23 Color Guard Auditions Summer Dates and Band Camp 2026 May 26-29 (Tues - Friday) Color Guard Camp (Color Guard Only) June 29 - July 1 Leadership Camp (leadership team only) July 13-14 (Mon-Tues) 9th grade marching band students, leadership team, all percussion, all color guard. Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, August 3 Band Camp - All Marching Band Students (excluding weekends) **Friday, July 24th Optional DCI Trip to Nashville (afternoon and evening) Tuesday, August 4th - Parent Preview Performance (evening) Wednesday, August 5th First Day of School (pending school board approval - this is not official yet). Spring Training / Audition Dates for Spring 2026 April 7-9 - Concert Band Auditions for 26-27 during class (8th grade after school). Monday, April 20 - April 24 Color Guard Auditions THURSDAY, April 30 Spring Training - 4:00- 6:00 pm. Music! (all winds and percussion) Monday, May 11th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders) and Percussion Placements (all marching percussion) Tuesday, May 12th Percussion Placements 4-7 (all marching percussion) Wednesday, May 13 Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm Marching Fundamental (leadership and 8th graders) Monday, May 18th Spring Training 4:00-7:00 pm. Marching Fundamentals (leadership and 8th graders Upcoming Dates April 7-9 - Auditions for 26-27 school year April 10 - Special Performance by Belmont University Wind Ensemble (during school). April 14-16 Leadership Interest meeting/training 4-5 pm April 16-18 All State (Mobile) - for those that made it April 20-23 Color Guard Auditions (April 24th is a weather day) April 23 - Spring Concert April 28 - Percussion / Chamber Concert April 30 - Spring Training Music (all winds and percussion students!) and TRASH PANDA NIGHT The 25-26 Band Schedule can be found here and on the Cut Time calendar. Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following: Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected] For color guard, contact Annabelle Morales at [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.
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