Things We Like We are very proud of a very tough, strong Senior class. Picture taken at the Band Banquet Friday, May 13 at STOVEHOUSE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK!Weekly Schedule Monday - Off Tuesday - Off. Wednesday - Off Thursday - Off HJHS Band Concert - 6:00 pm Friday - Off Band Room will be open until 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday for anyone working on service projects. URGENT DEADLINESVery important - please settle your CHARMS Account asap! We are still short about $3800 and this makes next year more difficult! We are all in this together! PAST DUE!! Marching Uniforms Marching uniforms should be dry-cleaned and returned to the band room by May 13th. If you did not travel to Disney, your uniform may have already been turned in. Both concert and marching uniforms must be returned in the red garment bag, on the black hanger that was issue and with the dry-cleaning receipt. PAST DUE!! Concert Uniforms (tuxedos/dresses) Tuxedos and concert dresses uniforms should be dry-cleaned and returned to the band room by May 13th. We will be in business casual when we perform at graduation, so there is no need to wait. Percussion - if you need your black tuxedo pants for the concert this Thursday, May 5th , you will need to wait to take it to the dry-cleaner. Both concert and marching uniforms must be returned in the red garment back, on the black hanger that was issue and with the dry-cleaning receipt. More Things We Like!Congratulations WINNERS! - Higher resolution photos here... Color Guard: Outstanding Rookie: Erin Rogers Most Improved: Abigail Costley Outstanding Member: Allison Dove Symphonic Band Awards: Most Improved Woodwind: Amelia Johnson Most Improved Percussion: Ethan MacKenzie Most Improved Brass: Caleb Allport Espirit de Corps: Colleen Pleva Class Awards: Freshman Musician: Clayton Burgess Freshman Service: Victoria Newell Sophomore Musician: Matthew Hutcherson Sophomore Service: Jody Shaw Junior Musician: Allie Polzin Junior Service: Jillian Boles Senior Performance: Jason Wimsett Senior Service: Ashley & Courtney Ortel Special Senior Awards: John Phillip Sousa Award: Zacc Lindon Arion Award: Winton Williams From Stuart.Tankesley@hsv-k12.org & Holly.Connell@hsv-k12.org LONDON TRIP - FAMILIES OF CURRENT 9th and 10th Grade students!
We hope we have given you some time to think about your commitment to this trip for 23-24. We would like to get some early data before we look at firm commitment in the Fall. This is an anonymous survey - ONLY ADULTS SHOULD COMPLETE Please take 2 minutes to complete this survey: https://forms.gle/4wDJTutwuDh3EbcP8 EXAM INFORMATION The following classes require your attendance during your exam time for graduation music rehearsal: A2 (Symphonic Band Winds) A3 (Wind Ensemble) B1 (all winds) GRADUATION INFORMATION - FRIDAY, MAY 27th Who: All members of Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band (basically all band students except color guard) who are not graduating are required to attend. Because of the limited percussion parts, we have asked 4 percussionists to play, so all percussionists will not have to attend. When: Friday, May 27th at 5:30 pm. You need to be there by 4:30 and in the building by 4:45 pm. When the ceremony before us ends and clears the floor, we will meet on the floor of the arena. We will be taking a truck for percussion equipment and large instruments. Prepare for lots of traffic when arriving and departing. Where: Von Braun Center Arena. You are responsible for getting there. Carpooling is encouraged. Parking will cost money. What to wear: Business casual - no jeans, no tennis shoes, nice top - no midriff. If you choose to wear a skirt, please wear skirts that touch your knees when sitting. Please dress for the band being on stage of a formal graduation ceremony. Other things: The VBC and their security run the logistics of the event. The easiest way to get in is to meet us outside behind the arena near the truck and bay doors (between the south hall underground parking garage and arena . If security tells you to go to the front, you may have to take your stuff through security, so be prepared for that. The ceremony will be over by 7:30 pm at the latest (but may be sooner). School Instruments If you are using a school owned instrument this year, the rental is free but you must take your instrument to Southeastern to have it evaluated and returned to the playing condition you received it in. This cost is on each individual.
Please make sure all outstanding dues for 21-22 are paid. Contact Brenda Tapia if you have any questions at brendahtapia@gmail.com The first payment for band booster dues for NEXT YEAR are due by the last day of school. The first payment is $250 and is due to the band box or paid online through Charms. Band Booster dues are $750 for 22-23. There is a 5% discount if you pay the entire amount in your first payment ($712.50). Upcoming Schedule Wednesday, May 25th Marching Percussion Placement from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the HHS Band Room Thursday, May 26th Marching Percussion Placement from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the HHS Band Room Friday, May 27th - Graduation (all nongraduating students perform) 5:30 pm. VBC arena SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE (added Color Guard and percussion times) Guard and Percussion may practice after school during Finals week! Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd - 8:00 am -12:00 pm Rookie Camp for new marchers and leadership. Percussion and Guard Camp #1 - Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3. Percussion 5-9 pm. Color Guard 9-2 Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9th - Leadership training seminar with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Horten for leadership team. Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th - Make up Rookie Camp for new marchers and limited leadership team. Percussion and Guard Camp #2 - Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th Percussion 5-9. Color Guard 9-2 Band Camp starts July 18th and runs to the first day of school (Tuesday, August 2nd). Do not plan any vacations or major conflicts starting July 18th if you plan to participate in marching band. The football band option will no longer be offered starting this coming school year - students must choose between marching band and concert only
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