HHS Band Weekly newsletter october 18-22, 2021

Things We Like

Thank you to the Band Parents who made the trek to "The Shoals" this weekend to cheer on the Crimson Panther Marching Band! We travelled in style and represented the school and our families very well.  Please enjoy the show in full glory!  It's just fantastic!  Getting high scores in all categories was icing on the cake!  Thanks to all for your support.

Schedule for the week of October 18-22

Weekly Schedule
Monday -  Off  
Tuesday - Off.  Bed Sheet fundraiser KICK OFF!
Wednesday:  Off
Thursday:   Competition Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 pm
Friday:  Game @ Sparkman

B Day classes will now be inside - feel free to take your clothes home!

Friday Game Day Information

Schedule
3:40  - School ends.  Go eat dinner or bring dinner to the band room.
5:00 - Be back at School.  Traveling in Uniform on school buses.
5:30 pm - Depart on school buses from Sparkman High School.
5:50 pm - Arrive at Sparkman
6:20 pm - Warm ups
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium
7:00 pm - Game Starts
               Halftime performance (we perform first to HOME side)
~9:45 pm - Game ends
10:45 pm - Approximate Return to HHS (will send REMIND)

Location:  Sparkman High School

Uniform
FULL MARCHING UNIFORM!  Make sure you have your shako (hat), longer black socks, marching shoes, and gloves.  Front ensemble is wearing your halftime uniform.  

Dinner Information

On your own prior to the game.  No food in the stands
 
Transportation

School buses

Other information
Bring your full water jug to the game.  Even in the colder weather, you need to hydrate.  


Concert Band Uniforms

Beginning this week, all of our students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will be fitted for a concert band tuxedo or dress that we wear for most of our concerts.  This will happen during class time.  

FUNDRAISER ALERT! VERY POPULAR OPTION!

Thank you for participating in our annual Simply Sheets fundraiser! This year we are selling sheet sets, pillowcases, satin pillowcases, and pillows. Students will be given a sale's packet in class on Tuesday that includes a company and product overview, an order form, and a swatch of material, as well as additional instructions.  In addition to selling to local friends and family via our hard copy order form, you are welcome to sell sheets via the Simply Sheets website as well. Cash, checks, and/or venmo payments are due in by November 9.  Orders will be delivered around first or second week of December.

From Stuart.Tankesley@hsv-k12.org & Holly.Connell@hsv-k12.org

​Concert Band Uniforms

Beginning this week, all of our students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will be fitted for a concert band tuxedo or dress that we wear for most of our concerts.  This will happen during class time.  


Upcoming Schedule

We will rehearse TUESDAY, October 26th from 4-5 for our Thursday, October 28th game at Decatur.  

We also are still planning to participate in the Veteran's Day Parade on November 11th.  Plan for a 9:30 am - 1:00 pm range of time for this event (we may also do a group photo).  There is no school this day.

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band after school rehearsals begin soon.  Symphonic Band typically rehearses Mondays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm and will start next week.  Wind Ensemble rehearsals are generally Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:30 pm and will begin after our last regular season football game. More details coming soon!

Our Fall Concert is coming up on Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 pm in the HHS Auditorium.