HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER-MAY 27-31, 2024

5/26/2024

Things We Like

A note from our directors

Congratulations to our seniors! We have enjoyed every moment with you over the past 4 years! We know you will all do incredible things in the future and are very proud of you. You are always welcome in the Huntsville High Band and don't forget to come visit!

This is our final newsletter for 24-25. We will not only be graduating our seniors out of our email and contact list, we will also be moving to our new program, CUT TIME for next school year. Please make sure you have read the information on Cut time below!

For your planning purposes, the 24-25 band calendar is in this newsletter and also our band camp schedule. Final updated schedules and information will be sent out in July! Have a great summer!

Stuart Tankesley and Andrew Kirk

Band Camp Lunches

Be on the lookout for band camp lunch sign up in the upcoming weeks. These lunches must be prepaid. More details to come in an upcoming email.

Concert Uniforms

Rising freshman, sophomores, and juniors will need to purchase concert uniforms through an online store. Rising seniors will be provided a concert uniform. More details to come in an upcoming email.

Marching Uniforms

Returning marching students who need marching uniform items will be able to purchase them through an online store. More details to come in and upcoming email.

Schedule of the week

Weekly Schedule
Monday: Memorial Day
Tuesday: Rookie Camp 8-12 and Guard Camp 8-2
Wednesday: Rookie Camp 8-12 and Guard Camp 8-2
Thursday: Rookie Camp 8-12 and Guard Camp 8-2
Friday: Rookie Camp 8-12 and Guard Camp 8-2

There were contrasting times sent out for Guard Camp. Apologies for the confusion. Guard camp is 8-2!

Cut Time
This newsletter will be sent through charms then sent AGAIN through Cut time. If you have activated your code, you should see the information through cut time as well in a text message! If you have any questions or issues, please contact Michael Stahl at [email protected]. We will be using CutTime starting in July!

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 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 of last week, 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.

2024-2025 Band Schedule!
You can find the 2024-25 Band Schedule by clicking here.   There are still a couple of unknowns, but we will be working to solidfy those dates over the summer.

2024 Band Camp Schedule
Here is the 2024 band camp schedule. We will fill in a few missing things and send a final version prior to band camp. Note that Tuesday morning, July 23rd we will not have rehearsal due to scheduling pick up and orientation, but we will be doing pictures during that time!

Summer Schedule 2024
May 28-31 (Tuesday-Friday) Rookie Camp 8 -12 (required for new members and leadership team), Color Guard Camp 8-2
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.

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.

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