HHS Band weekly newsletter May 20-may 24, 2024

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​Schedule of the Week

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Symphonic Band rehearsal during A2 Exam.
Tuesday  - Rehearsal with students during B1 Exam
Wednesday  - Wind Ensemble Rehearsal during A3 Exam.
Thursday  - No rehearsals
Friday -  Graduation!! (required for all students except color guard - see info below)

Cut Time
Exciting news - our Band program is moving over to CutTime! Welcome to modern simplicity in managing your student’s participation in our program.

• Stay informed without login hassles
• Get reminded without inbox clutter
• Expand your giving circle with a personalized touch

Please take 3 minutes to watch this awesome introduction video (https://youtu.be/Sa0AIQjnJiI?si=90bVw_0ncN33aW7q) and see what’s in store for you.

What Happens Next - Your New CutTime Magic Link is On the Way
Be on the lookout for an SMS welcome message Monday Morning at 8am from CutTime via +1-844-385-8463. The message will come to your mobile device phone number we have on file for you via a ‘Magic Link’, which is uniquely personalized to you and secure. Once you receive the message with your CutTime Magic Link, you will gain access to your CutTime Portal Page where you can:

• View Announcements
• View and Subscribe to Events (such as rehearsals, games, performances, etc.)
• View and Sign Up for Volunteer Opportunities within events
• Check and Pay Account Balances

If you do not receive an SMS message on Monday morning, you do not yet have a mobile phone number on file with us. Please share this information with us as soon as possible by clicking this link. (https://forms.gle/Sz7FoveekDnc2CnH8)

Missed / Can’t Find Your CutTime Magic Link?
No worries, you can go to: https://app.gocuttime.com/guardian/resend-magic-link to resend it to your device on file. (Note - your student must use a different spot to resend their magic link which is: https://app.gocuttime.com/student/resend-magic-link)

Hit ‘Stop’ and Opted Out of CutTime Magic Link Messages by Mistake?
No biggie, you can go back to your last message from CutTime and reply with ‘UNSTOP’ to resume the messages whenever you want.

CutTime is a Game Changer for Our Program 

Over the next year, we will see continuous new features, enhancements, and new services all hand crafted by a passionate team of former fine arts educators and booster leaders with incredible tech know-how. For more information on what this change means for you now and what is coming next visit their Welcome Parents-Guardians page here.

Thanks for all your support for our program! Please contact [email protected] with any questions or feedback.
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Newsletter
Our final newsletter for 23-24 will be next Sunday.  After this, we will be graduating our seniors out of charms and officially migrating over to CutTime with our new members added.  We will also go on break for the month of June, so you shouldn't see much communication from us.  

Drum Corps International (DCI) - Friday July 26th
We are planning to take a charter bus to DCI at MTSU like last year.  This is an optional trip.  We plan to stop for dinner prior to going to the event.  We have 50 seats on the bus for $75 each.  Claim your seat by turning in money to the band box or paying on Venmo.  This number includes any adults or family members that would like to go.   This event is open to any current HHS Band member and their family.  Get tickets now.  We are offering them first to returning members before the new members.  

Graduation - Friday, May 24th
Graduation is a required performance for students in Grade 9-11.  Because of the number of percussionists needed, we have let some percussion know they do not have to attend.  

Schedule
3:00 pm - Meet at school.  Load truck, get instrument and music.
4:00 pm - Depart for Graduation at the Von Braun Center on school bus.  If you have family graduating and would rather meet us there, please let me know.   You will have to navigate security and parking!
4:30 pm - Arrive at Graduation. Unload Truck
5:30 pm - Graduation starts 
7:00 pm - Graduation ends.  Pack up and return to school.  Check out with a director or chaperone if you are not riding the bus back.
7:30 pm - Back at school and dismissed!  Must unload truck!!

Dress
Business Casual - no t-shirts, jeans, shorts, or tennis shoes.  Male Shirts should be tucked in.  

BAND APP!
We will be transitioning from REMIND to the band app during band camp!  

End of School Information
An email was sent out on Friday, April 26th with full details.  Families who do not take care of these items may prevent their student from participating in band next year.  Any unpaid balances or unreturned uniforms is documented and can prevent a student from walking at graduation at the time that student's graduation (even those who are no longer in band.)  It is crucial these items are taken care of in a timely manner.  

Please make sure all outstanding balances are taken care of prior to the end of the year! questions?  [email protected]

All marching uniform parts are 2 months past due!  These need to be turned in ASAP.     
All concert uniforms should be dry-cleaned and turned in with a receipt and garment bag by May 7th.
Questions? [email protected]

School owned marching instruments should be taken to Southeastern Music Services now for standard maintenance.  Receipt must be turned into Mr. Kirk by the last day of school.

School owned concert instruments should be taken ASAP by seniors and immediately after auditions by other students to Southeastern Music Services for maintenance.  Receipt must be turned into Mr. Kirk.

Instrument questions?  [email protected]

Fall 2024 - Marching Band Schedule

Weekly Practice Schedule August - October (Marching Band students only)
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm ( Color guard until 7 pm)
Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Performances/Camps (Marching Band students only)
Monday, July 29st           6:00 – 9:00 pm Rehearsal
Tuesday, July 30              6:00 – 9:00 pm Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 31        6:00 - 9:00 pm Rehearsal
Friday, August 23rd       Game @ Hazel Green 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (school buses)
Friday, August 30          Football game vs. Mae Jemison (home) 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Friday, Sept 6                 Football game vs. Grissom (home) 5:30–10:00 pm 
Saturday, Sept 7            (tentative)   Car Show Fundraiser & Marching Band Showcase
Friday, Sept 13               Football game @JCHS  4:30 – 10:30 pm (school bus)                                                         
Friday, Sept 20              Football game (senior night) vs. Sparkman 5:30-10 pm
Saturday, Sept 21           All day band competition (buses).  Location TBA
Friday, Sept 29                No GAME!! (Bye week)
Friday, Oct 4                   OPTIONAL game during Fall break @ Austin HS
Thursday, Oct 10           Homecoming Parade
Friday, Oct 11th             HC Game vs. Albertville (home) 5:30-10 pm
Friday, Oct. 18               Game @Florence 2:00-12:00 am (school bus)
Saturday, Oct. 19           All day band competition.  (Buses) Location TBA
Friday, Oct 25                Game @ Bob Jones (school buses). 4:00-10pm
Saturday, Oct  26          All day band competition (Buses). Location TBA.
Friday, Nov 1                 Game vs. Lee (home)  5:30-10:00 pm.
Friday, Nov 8         Possible playoff game in Birmingham
Monday, Nov 11            Huntsville Veterans Day Parade 10 – 2.

Summer Schedule 2024
May 28-31 (Tuesday-Friday) Rookie Camp 8 -12 (required for new members and leadership team), Color Guard Camp 9-3.
June 30-July 2-Leadership Camp.  Sunday, June 30th will be afternoon/evening.  July 1st and 2nd - all day. (leadership team only)
July 10-12-Make up Rookie Camp 8-12.  Marching Percussion Camp 12-4. (required for percussion in marching band)
July 15 - 19-Band Camp Week #1.  All Day.  (required for all marching band students)
July 22-26-Band Camp Week #2.  All day (required for all marching band students).  Band Camp on July 26th will dismiss at noon.
July 29-31 Additional rehearsals 6-9 pm.
July 26-optional trip to DCI in Murfreesboro for additional cost.

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