Schedule for the week of March 8-12, 2021Monday – Symphonic Band 4:00-5:30. Winter Guard 4:00-6:00 Tuesday – No Wind Ensemble (moved to Thursday due to the ACT/virtual day) Wednesday – Off Thursday – Wind Ensemble 4-5:30 Friday - Off Featured Sponsor: Siniard, Timberlake & League PCFrom [email protected] & [email protected]Georgia State Assessment Trip – Friday, March 19 We are planning to participate in Georgia Large Group Assessment on Friday, March 19th at Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Georgia. Please help the directors and booster board out by reading this information completely and submitting the appropriate money and forms in time. What: Georgia Large Group Assessment. This is the equivalent of the Alabama Music Performance Assessment (MPA) that we typically participate in. Because Alabama's is virtual this year, Georgia has invited us to participate. When: Friday, March 19th (less than 2 weeks away!) Where: Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Georgia. Approximately a 2 hour drive, just South of Chattanooga. Want to chaperone? Mrs. Beumer is looking for some chaperones to join us! Those wanting to chaperone can sign up in charms or email [email protected] COST AND FOOD: The cost of this trip is $13 – this includes lunch and a small upcharge to help with the event cost. The deadline is Friday, March 12th by the end of the day. In order for your lunch to be complete, you must submit the form and turn in payment to the band box (in an envelope with student’s name) by the deadline. If it is not submitted to the box with your money for lunch, we will not have a lunch available to you. The only other option is to bring your own food. If you are not eating the food provided, please turn in $5 in an envelope with your student's name to help with registration for the event to the band box! You have a choice of a prepackaged box from Chick-fil-a or a prepackaged box from Jason’s Deli. CLICK HERE TO ORDER LUNCH Transportation: We are planning to take 3 charter buses to the event using the credits we had from our Europe trip last year. The quarantine rule on the bus is the same as other places– 6 feet or approximately 3 seats. We estimate buses will be 60-65% capacity, but this could be lower depending on who decides to drive. If you are not comfortable with your student riding on the charter bus for quarantine/covid issues, but still want to participate in the event, you can fill out a form to make alternate transportation arrangements. We will also have extra forms in the bandroom if anyone needs it. DEADLINE TO TURN IN FORM IS FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH by the end of the day. You do not have to turn in a form if you are planning to ride the bus. Although the school system allows for student drivers, we really prefer students do not drive themselves 2 hours to a place we haven’t been before for safety reasons. It is ultimately a parent decision. CLICK HERE FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE FORM. Schedule Friday, March 19th 7:30 am – Arrive at HHS. Have your concert uniform on. Guys can bring their jacket on a hanger. For reasons related to COVID, we will not be able to change clothes on this trip. 8:00 am (central time) – Depart HHS 11:00 am (eastern time) – Lunch (prepackaged lunches from Chik-fil-a or Jason’s deli or bring your own food on the bus). Planning to eat outside or in a large indoor area. 12:00 pm – Depart Lunch 12:30 pm – Arrive at Ringgold High School 1:00 pm – Symphonic Band Warm up (Wind Ensemble go sit and watch performances in the audience) 1:30 pm - Symphonic Band Performance 2:30 pm - Wind Ensemble warms up 3:00 pm – Wind Ensemble performs 3:45 pm – Load Buses 4:15 pm (eastern time) – Depart Ringgold ~5:15 pm (central time) – Back at School! Other Information Students will be in CONCERT UNIFORMS (dresses and tuxedos). Please make sure you have ALL the parts to your uniform before leaving your house. Guys should have have black socks. Everyone should have black dress shoes. You are responsible for making sure your instrument gets loaded on the bus. Make sure you have MUSIC, mutes, sticks/mallets, extra reeds, valve oil, slide grease, or anything else you may need. Covid Protocols and Concerns This is a huge deal for the band program and it will also give our band students some normalcy. We believe we can do so safely and give the students a great and memorable experience. We have planned for this trip based on the students that are continuously participating in in-person activities, but we understand there still may be concerns. We ask that if you are planning to opt out to email Mr. Tankesley ([email protected]) or Mrs. Connell ([email protected]) so we are aware of this and can plan for the success of each group accordingly. Letting us know in advance allows us to make decisions for the good of the group in case there are parts in the music missing. What are we doing to make sure this can be done safely?
Band Contracts 21-22 Band Contracts will be given out next week during class and due before Spring Break by March 26th. You can submit these in person to the band box or electronically to a director. You can also access the contract through this link: Band Contract Yearbook Pictures Needed We are looking for pictures of band students to put in the yearbook. We are specifically in need of concert band pictures. Individual, small groups, or large group photos will all be great! Our yearbook staff typically does a fantastic job, but they haven't been able to do as much as they normally do because of COVID. You can submit pictures here: https://forms.gle/RksRqJ8uXPDVNkwr7 or you can email if the form doesn't work for you. Class Registration We hope you are in the process of thinking about your class options for next year. Below is a list of the classes we prefer you sign up for when you register in inow. If you submitted something on paper that says something other than this, it’s ok. I know registration has started for some grades already. Remember that the titles of these classes do not matter, so just register the number that you see. Each class represents a semester and 0.5 credit, but the classes are paired together (you have to register for both to be enrolled). For those doing marching band and concert band you will sign up for a total of 4 numbers. Upcoming Seniors – sign up for the following concert band classes: Marching Band V 05103G0505. 9-12. 0.5 Concert Band V 05102G0505. 9-12. 0.5 Upcoming Juniors – sign up for the following concert band classes: Marching Band IV 05103G0504. 9-12. 0.5 Concert Band IV 05102G0504. 9-12. 0.5 Upcoming Sophomores – sign up for the following concert band classes: Marching Band III 05103G0503. 9-12. 0.5 Concert Band III 05102G0503. 9-12. 0.5 Upcoming Freshmen – sign up for the following concert band classes: Marching Band II 05103G0502. 9-12. 0.5 Concert Band II 05102G0502 9-12. 0.5 ALL MARCHING BAND – INCLUDING COLOR GUARD, WINTER GUARD, PERCUSSION, MAJORETTES Marching Band I 05103G0501. 9-12. 0.5 Concert Band I 05102G0501 9-12. 0.5 WE NEED NEWSPAPER AND LARGE GLASS JARS!! Our percussion ensemble is playing music that requires LOTS of newspaper. We are looking for anyone to donate newspaper to the band. Just bring it to the band office! We are also looking for large (1 gallon or larger) glass jars. Upcoming Dates for Spring and Summer 2021 Performances Saturday, March 20th - Winter Guard State Championships at Bob Jones Thursday, April 29th - Spring Concert (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band) Tuesday, May 2nd - Percussion Ensemble and Solo Concert (Percussionists in 1B Class and others involved) TBA – Band Banquet Thursday, May 27th - Graduation at the Von Braun Center. Time TBA (probably evening) **Depending on school plans related to COVID for how this will work. All band students that are not seniors typically perform at graduation. Auditions for Fall 2021 and Summer Dates TBA (April) Drum Major April 26-30 Color Guard Auditions. HHS Freshman Cafeteria 4-5:30. April 22, May 6, 11, 13 Marching Percussion Camp/Auditions 6:00 – 8:00 pm May 3-7 Fall 2021 Concert Band Auditions May 10-14 Leadership Auditions and Interviews. Exact events TBA. Tues-Fri, June 1-4 Rookie Camp (required for all new members and leadership except color guard) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm June 7-11 Color Guard Summer Camp. All day. Tuesdays from 5-8 in June Percussion Summer Camps 5:00-8:00 pm Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Make-up Rookie Camp (new members). Please email [email protected] if you need to attend them make up rookie camp (unable to attend in May). 8:00-12:00. Wed-Friday, July 14-16 Color guard camp Times TBA July 19(Monday) – beginning of Band Camp!! All students that participate in marching band are required to attend. Any student not attending in full will not have a spot in the marching band. Please address any conflicts with a director ASAP! All Day! HCS 21-22 Calendar: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/sites/default/files/2021-22%20School%20Year%20Calendar%20v2.pdf VBC Fundraising - Earn money for your band accountVBC Wristbanders you are needed for the MARCH Havoc Games ... Here is the link. (* you must have completed Vendor Responsibility Training with the VBC in order to sign up)
HHS Band WRISTBANDER - Havoc Games https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-march ************************************** VBC Concessions events for MARCH. The VBC has opened more volunteer opportunities to the band - please review all of the information below and take advantage of earning money for your student’s band fees! Below are LINKS to sign up and work concessions for MARCH. Each event worked will earn money for your student’s band account and the band itself! A great way to earn and pay for existing band fees or earn for future expenses. TONS OF GREAT WAYS TO EARN MONEY!! Please note the following information when working concessions at the VBC
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-march1 Additional CONCESSION Opprotunities for March https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A5AA29A6F4C70-hhsband5 If you have any questions about VBC sign ups please contact Sheri Polzin via email at [email protected]
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