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It's wonderful to see our Huntsville High School band students participating in special events beyond our school. Congratulations to Joey Colavita for being selected as a percussionist/drum set player for the Alabama All-State Jazz Silver Band, performing at the BJCC in Birmingham last weekend. Kudos to Anna Stahl and Aurora Parrish for their selection in Mississippi State's Honor Band this weekend.
Marching Uniform Collection will begin in February
What you need to know
Schedule
- Uniforms must be dry cleaned prior to turn in.
- A proof of dry cleaning (receipt) must be pinned to your uniform at the time of turn in.
- Before dry cleaning, remove the mirror from your jacket and put in a safe place.
- After dry cleaning, put the mirror back on your jacket.
- Gauntlets do NOT need to be dry cleaned.
- Since you own the bibbers, you will turn in the Jacket, Gauntlets, Shako, and Red garment bag.
Schedule
- Seniors - Turn in starting February 3
- Juniors - Turn in starting February 10
- Sophomores - Turn in starting February 18
- Freshman - Turn in starting February 24
Weekly Schedule
Monday: Symphonic Band 4:00-5:30 pm; Winter Guard 4-6 pm
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble PICTURE 4-5 pm at school. Bring your concert attire to change into after school.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30 pm
Friday: Off
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the following students for making district honor band and all state.
In addition, Congrats to Gray Gaba for being selected to attend a national honor band performing at Carnegie Hall next week!
Alabama All State Band
Savannah Flores
Alternates- Tori Smith, Shelby O’Linger, and Gray Gaba
District Honor Band
Savannah Flores
Shelby O’Linger
Gray Gaba
Caleb Miller
Aidan McDavid
Mattress Sale
Our 8th Annual Mattress Fundraiser is happening on February 22nd from 10am-5pm and every purchase benefits the band! Over 25 mattresses/adjustable bases will be on display for you to try and buy. Prices are 30%-40% less than retail, financing and delivery are available.
Please share this post to help us getthe word out and support these kids! For more information, check out our event page, mark “going” and invite all your friends and family.
https://www.facebook.com/events/558007456959622
Winter Camp
Our required winter camp is coming up Feb 13-15th.
Our guest clinicians this year will be Randall Coleman from The University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Dr. Cara Morantz from UAB, and the instrumental music faculty from UNA. All students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band must attend.
Schedule
Thursday, Feb 13
School as normal. Rehearsal from 4-9 pm with a dinner break from 5:30-6:30. Order dinner in the below section.
Friday, February 14
8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Lunch at school as you would normally eat. Be aware that this is a half day of school and school may only offer sack lunches on this day.
Students are excused from class on this half day to attend.
Saturday, February 15
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
We will do a "work in progress" concert for the public at noon. Please come and join us!
Dinner on Thursday
Below is the google form for the dinner order for winter band camp. We will be ordering box dinners from Steak Out that will include a bottled water and small dessert. This will be served around 5:30pm Thursday, February 13th.
Remember that this is included in the fee for the meal plan from band camp. If you are not in marching band or did not order a meal plan, but still need a meal, the meal must be prepaid by turning in the money to the band box, VENMO, cuttime, or emailing [email protected]. The cost of the meal is $15.
Please make your choice by February 7th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UysCZaQ2SLqLKcARiGOMkckMlVqTBnPHYHi7TvrzHsg/edit
Concert
We will do a "Work in progress" concert as a way to conclude our Winter Camp and give you a sneak peak of our MPA and Atlanta performances. This will take place at noon.
Attire for this concert for students is business casual. No t-shirts, jeans, shorts, or tennis /casual shoes.
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574
Updates 1/20/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary. We hate that we cannot perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game. This was well beyond our control and we did everything we could to make it happen. Because we are unable to perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game, it is going to save everyone $40 on the trip.
Wait list: If you registered recently, you were placed on a wait list. The reason for this is because our buses are completely full. Getting another bus has 2 challenges - 1 it will change the price of the trip making it more expensive and 2 - getting charter buses May 1-3 has been very challenging - no availability of charter buses this particular weekend across many companies. We are considering our options with this as we want as many people to go as possible, but for right now you are wait-listed.
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Summer Schedule 2025
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
Our next competition is Saturday, February 15th at Bob Jones. We will not be taking a school bus for this local competition.
Upcoming Dates
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 21-22 District honor band at Grissom HS (for those who made it).
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
February 25 - Symphonic Band MPA at Hartselle High School
March 5 - Wind Ensemble MPA at James Clemens HS
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble PICTURE 4-5 pm at school. Bring your concert attire to change into after school.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30 pm
Friday: Off
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the following students for making district honor band and all state.
In addition, Congrats to Gray Gaba for being selected to attend a national honor band performing at Carnegie Hall next week!
Alabama All State Band
Savannah Flores
Alternates- Tori Smith, Shelby O’Linger, and Gray Gaba
District Honor Band
Savannah Flores
Shelby O’Linger
Gray Gaba
Caleb Miller
Aidan McDavid
Mattress Sale
Our 8th Annual Mattress Fundraiser is happening on February 22nd from 10am-5pm and every purchase benefits the band! Over 25 mattresses/adjustable bases will be on display for you to try and buy. Prices are 30%-40% less than retail, financing and delivery are available.
Please share this post to help us getthe word out and support these kids! For more information, check out our event page, mark “going” and invite all your friends and family.
https://www.facebook.com/events/558007456959622
Winter Camp
Our required winter camp is coming up Feb 13-15th.
Our guest clinicians this year will be Randall Coleman from The University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Dr. Cara Morantz from UAB, and the instrumental music faculty from UNA. All students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band must attend.
Schedule
Thursday, Feb 13
School as normal. Rehearsal from 4-9 pm with a dinner break from 5:30-6:30. Order dinner in the below section.
Friday, February 14
8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Lunch at school as you would normally eat. Be aware that this is a half day of school and school may only offer sack lunches on this day.
Students are excused from class on this half day to attend.
Saturday, February 15
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
We will do a "work in progress" concert for the public at noon. Please come and join us!
Dinner on Thursday
Below is the google form for the dinner order for winter band camp. We will be ordering box dinners from Steak Out that will include a bottled water and small dessert. This will be served around 5:30pm Thursday, February 13th.
Remember that this is included in the fee for the meal plan from band camp. If you are not in marching band or did not order a meal plan, but still need a meal, the meal must be prepaid by turning in the money to the band box, VENMO, cuttime, or emailing [email protected]. The cost of the meal is $15.
Please make your choice by February 7th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UysCZaQ2SLqLKcARiGOMkckMlVqTBnPHYHi7TvrzHsg/edit
Concert
We will do a "Work in progress" concert as a way to conclude our Winter Camp and give you a sneak peak of our MPA and Atlanta performances. This will take place at noon.
Attire for this concert for students is business casual. No t-shirts, jeans, shorts, or tennis /casual shoes.
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574
Updates 1/20/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary. We hate that we cannot perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game. This was well beyond our control and we did everything we could to make it happen. Because we are unable to perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game, it is going to save everyone $40 on the trip.
Wait list: If you registered recently, you were placed on a wait list. The reason for this is because our buses are completely full. Getting another bus has 2 challenges - 1 it will change the price of the trip making it more expensive and 2 - getting charter buses May 1-3 has been very challenging - no availability of charter buses this particular weekend across many companies. We are considering our options with this as we want as many people to go as possible, but for right now you are wait-listed.
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Summer Schedule 2025
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
Our next competition is Saturday, February 15th at Bob Jones. We will not be taking a school bus for this local competition.
Upcoming Dates
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 21-22 District honor band at Grissom HS (for those who made it).
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
February 25 - Symphonic Band MPA at Hartselle High School
March 5 - Wind Ensemble MPA at James Clemens HS
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
- Band Student Account Balances, band fees
- Business or Individual Sponsorships
- Fundraising Questions
- Volunteering/Chaperones
- Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
- Senior Night
- Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
- Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades)
- Percussion
- General Band Boosters Questions
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsor, The Biscuit Express
Things We Like
What a fantastic Friday night for Panther Nation! Congratulations to both the girls' and boys' varsity teams for their victories against Grissom High School! The pep band, along with the spirited student section, made this event electric.
Marching Uniform Collection will begin in February
What you need to know
Schedule
- Uniforms must be dry cleaned prior to turn in.
- A proof of dry cleaning (receipt) must be pinned to your uniform at the time of turn in.
- Before dry cleaning, remove the mirror from your jacket and put in a safe place.
- After dry cleaning, put the mirror back on your jacket.
- Gauntlets do NOT need to be dry cleaned.
- Since you own the bibbers, you will turn in the Jacket, Gauntlets, Shako, and Red garment bag.
Schedule
- Seniors - Turn in starting February 3
- Juniors - Turn in starting February 10
- Sophomores - Turn in starting February 18
- Freshman - Turn in starting February 24
Weekly Schedule
Monday: Symphonic Band 4:00-5:30 pm; Winter Guard 4-6 pm
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30 pm
Friday: All State Band Auditions at Huntsville High School
Saturday - All State Band Auditions at Huntsville High School
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Joey Colavita for making percussion/drum set in the Alabama All State Silver Jazz Band. They rehearsed and performed this weekend at the Alabama Music Educators Association Conference at the BJCC in Birmingham.
Congratulations to Jayne Hansberger for making all region orchestra on French Horn! They were supposed to have their festival a few weeks ago, but because of the snow, it is rescheduled to Memorial Day weekend at Huntsville High School.
Congratulations to the following students for making upcoming college honor bands.
Mississippi State Honor Band (January 30-31)
Aurora Parrish
Anna Stahl
Auburn Honor Band (February 6-8)
Lila Boyd
Jayne Hansberger
Aidan McDavid
Calen Miller
Tori Smith
Alabama Honor Band (February 6-9)
Jasminer Courter
Shelby O'Linger
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
For those volunteering:
We are excited to host! Thank you for those that have volunteered. I believe there are still some spots open that we must fill by Friday. Please check those out on CutTime or on the sign up sheet in the band room for students.
Adults - when you arrive, head to the auditorium lobby and we will show you a few things before you start registration.
Students - when you arrive, sign in at the auditorium lobby and head to your room. We are highly depending on you. If you are to get sick or an emergency occurs that would prevent you from attending, you need to let a director know ASAP.
We will have pizza available for all volunteers Friday evening and Saturday around lunchtime.
For those students auditioning.
Review this student information document given to all students.
Audition Times: All auditions for high school are Friday, January 31st EXCEPT for Flutes and Bb Clarinets, which are Saturday.
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30 pm
Friday: All State Band Auditions at Huntsville High School
Saturday - All State Band Auditions at Huntsville High School
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Joey Colavita for making percussion/drum set in the Alabama All State Silver Jazz Band. They rehearsed and performed this weekend at the Alabama Music Educators Association Conference at the BJCC in Birmingham.
Congratulations to Jayne Hansberger for making all region orchestra on French Horn! They were supposed to have their festival a few weeks ago, but because of the snow, it is rescheduled to Memorial Day weekend at Huntsville High School.
Congratulations to the following students for making upcoming college honor bands.
Mississippi State Honor Band (January 30-31)
Aurora Parrish
Anna Stahl
Auburn Honor Band (February 6-8)
Lila Boyd
Jayne Hansberger
Aidan McDavid
Calen Miller
Tori Smith
Alabama Honor Band (February 6-9)
Jasminer Courter
Shelby O'Linger
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
For those volunteering:
We are excited to host! Thank you for those that have volunteered. I believe there are still some spots open that we must fill by Friday. Please check those out on CutTime or on the sign up sheet in the band room for students.
Adults - when you arrive, head to the auditorium lobby and we will show you a few things before you start registration.
Students - when you arrive, sign in at the auditorium lobby and head to your room. We are highly depending on you. If you are to get sick or an emergency occurs that would prevent you from attending, you need to let a director know ASAP.
We will have pizza available for all volunteers Friday evening and Saturday around lunchtime.
For those students auditioning.
Review this student information document given to all students.
Audition Times: All auditions for high school are Friday, January 31st EXCEPT for Flutes and Bb Clarinets, which are Saturday.
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St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574
Updates 1/20/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary. We hate that we cannot perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game. This was well beyond our control and we did everything we could to make it happen. Because we are unable to perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game, it is going to save everyone $40 on the trip.
Wait list: If you registered recently, you were placed on a wait list. The reason for this is because our buses are completely full. Getting another bus has 2 challenges - 1 it will change the price of the trip making it more expensive and 2 - getting charter buses May 1-3 has been very challenging - no availability of charter buses this particular weekend across many companies. We are considering our options with this as we want as many people to go as possible, but for right now you are wait-listed.
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
Our next competition is Saturday, February 15th at Bob Jones. We will not be taking a school bus for this local competition.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, Feb 4 - Wind Ensemble picture. Group picture will be taken during our normal after school time and it will be at school. You will need to wear concert attire.
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 21-22 District honor band at Grissom HS (for those who made it).
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
February 25 - Symphonic Band MPA at Hartselle High School
March 5 - Wind Ensemble MPA at James Clemens HS
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574
Updates 1/20/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary. We hate that we cannot perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game. This was well beyond our control and we did everything we could to make it happen. Because we are unable to perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game, it is going to save everyone $40 on the trip.
Wait list: If you registered recently, you were placed on a wait list. The reason for this is because our buses are completely full. Getting another bus has 2 challenges - 1 it will change the price of the trip making it more expensive and 2 - getting charter buses May 1-3 has been very challenging - no availability of charter buses this particular weekend across many companies. We are considering our options with this as we want as many people to go as possible, but for right now you are wait-listed.
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
Our next competition is Saturday, February 15th at Bob Jones. We will not be taking a school bus for this local competition.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, Feb 4 - Wind Ensemble picture. Group picture will be taken during our normal after school time and it will be at school. You will need to wear concert attire.
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 21-22 District honor band at Grissom HS (for those who made it).
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
February 25 - Symphonic Band MPA at Hartselle High School
March 5 - Wind Ensemble MPA at James Clemens HS
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
- Band Student Account Balances, band fees
- Business or Individual Sponsorships
- Fundraising Questions
- Volunteering/Chaperones
- Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
- Senior Night
- Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
- Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades)
- Percussion
- General Band Boosters Questions
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsor, The Biscuit Express
Things We Like
We love our HHS Color Guard! They are introducing their 2025 winter guard show, "Life Inside a Lava Lamp," at their first competition next Saturday at Mortimer Jordan High School! Follow them on Instagram @hhscolor.guard.
Weekly Schedule
Monday MLK Day. No School. Winter Guard practice 6-9 pm Small Gym!!
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30. Winter Guard 4-6 pm Small Gym!!
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: No Wind Ensemble rehearsal.
Friday: Optional Basketball pep band for Women and Men's Game vs. Grissom 5:30 - 9:00 pm (wear your dry fit shirt or pep rally uniform -guard).
Saturday - Winter Guard Competition - Mortimer Jordan HS (see information in Winter guard section)
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574
Updates 1/20/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary. We hate that we cannot perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game. This was well beyond our control and we did everything we could to make it happen. Because we are unable to perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game, it is going to save everyone $40 on the trip.
Wait list: If you registered recently, you were placed on a wait list. The reason for this is because our buses are completely full. Getting another bus has 2 challenges - 1 it will change the price of the trip making it more expensive and 2 - getting charter buses May 1-3 has been very challenging - no availability of charter buses this particular weekend across many companies. We are considering our options with this as we want as many people to go as possible, but for right now you are wait-listed.
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
We will once again be hosting 700+ middle school and high school students (and their families) from Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties as they try out for all state and district honor band. This is a huge service to our band community and we need your help volunteering! The event will take place in the Freshman Academy and Fine Arts Building.
Adults - we will need help on Friday late afternoon/evening and all day Saturday running the registration table. We may also need some extra hands for food and hospitality. You are able to sign up to help in CutTime to help with registration or hospitality.
Students - we require all wind ensemble and symphonic band students to serve one shift either Friday or Saturday. Students serve as judge assistants and runners throughout the 2 days. A sign up sheet is posted in the band room.
MPA Dates
We have requested Symphonic Band perform at Music Performance Assessment on Tuesday, February 25th at Hartselle High School
We have requested Wind Ensemble perform at Music Performance Assessment on Wednesday, March 5 at James Clemens High School.
We will take school buses to these events, but they are open to the public. These dates are based on the feedback we received from the students and the conflicts we were aware of through the school. These are required performances and one of the most important performances of the year!
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
We are rehearsing Monday and Tuesday this week because the basketball schedule allows us access to the small gym!
Competition Schedule for Saturday 1/25
11:45 am - Meet in the HHS Band room. Please eat brunch or an early lunch prior to arriving! Load floor. Make sure you have your flag bag, accessories, uniform, make up and anything else you may need!
12:00 pm - Load school bus.
12:15 pm - Depart for Mortimer Jordan HS.
2:00 pm - Arrive at Mortimer Jordan HS.
2:15 pm - Check in. Find our home location. Change into uniform, do make up, prepare for warm up.
3:48 pm - Warm up
4:03 pm - On deck
4:10 pm - PERFORMANCE.
After performance, put up equipment and floor and prepare for awards (do not change).
4:30 pm - AWARDS!!! (comments only - this is an early competition)
After awards you will be given time to change clothes, eat some dinner from concessions, and watch other groups. We will sit together in the stands!
7:30 pm - Alta Marea (world class guard) performs. Depart immediately after
9:15 pm - Back at School!
Staff/Teachers
As you may/may not know, our color guard instructors Logan and Evie are not only great teachers, but perform as well. They are doing a world-class winter guard called "Paramount" that is based in Atlanta this Spring and we are really happy they have this unique opportunity. While this does not impact their daily commitment to the guard, it does impact their weekend schedules. They will not be with us at Saturday competition. Luckily, one of our new art teachers at HHS, Mrs. Rizzardi, is a former HHS Color Guard captain from a few years ago and has been involved with our color guard over the past few months. Mrs. Rizzardi will be the primary contact at competitions. Mr. Tankesley will also be at all the away competitions this year to assist as well (will be meeting the guard in Birmingham on Saturday as I will already be in Birmingham for a conference). In addition, Mrs. Gorman will be with us and probably other guard parents as well!
Transportation
All students should ride the bus. We have invested in buses for the first time to make it easier on families, so we need to utilize them. We should have room for some adult chaperones/extra riders if you would like to join. To make sure we have plenty of room, please email me (stuart[email protected]) if you plan on riding the bus. If there are extenuating circumstances that would necessitate you not riding the bus to a particular competition, please email me at stuart[email protected] prior to competition day. Students who are not riding the bus back home should be checked out through Mrs. Rizzardi.
Uniform/Make up
Do make up and hair on the bus to Mortimer Jordan. Always have hair and make up down prior to putting uniform on. We will change into uniform after we arrive.
Other
You will have time at competitions after we perform to grab food at concessions. Please bring $$. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks if you would like for the bus.
Upcoming Dates
January 31-February 1 All State/District Honor Band Auditions at Huntsville HS - Optional
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart[email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30. Winter Guard 4-6 pm Small Gym!!
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: No Wind Ensemble rehearsal.
Friday: Optional Basketball pep band for Women and Men's Game vs. Grissom 5:30 - 9:00 pm (wear your dry fit shirt or pep rally uniform -guard).
Saturday - Winter Guard Competition - Mortimer Jordan HS (see information in Winter guard section)
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574
Updates 1/20/25:
Here is the most updated itinerary. We hate that we cannot perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game. This was well beyond our control and we did everything we could to make it happen. Because we are unable to perform the national anthem at the Cardinals game, it is going to save everyone $40 on the trip.
Wait list: If you registered recently, you were placed on a wait list. The reason for this is because our buses are completely full. Getting another bus has 2 challenges - 1 it will change the price of the trip making it more expensive and 2 - getting charter buses May 1-3 has been very challenging - no availability of charter buses this particular weekend across many companies. We are considering our options with this as we want as many people to go as possible, but for right now you are wait-listed.
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
We will once again be hosting 700+ middle school and high school students (and their families) from Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties as they try out for all state and district honor band. This is a huge service to our band community and we need your help volunteering! The event will take place in the Freshman Academy and Fine Arts Building.
Adults - we will need help on Friday late afternoon/evening and all day Saturday running the registration table. We may also need some extra hands for food and hospitality. You are able to sign up to help in CutTime to help with registration or hospitality.
Students - we require all wind ensemble and symphonic band students to serve one shift either Friday or Saturday. Students serve as judge assistants and runners throughout the 2 days. A sign up sheet is posted in the band room.
MPA Dates
We have requested Symphonic Band perform at Music Performance Assessment on Tuesday, February 25th at Hartselle High School
We have requested Wind Ensemble perform at Music Performance Assessment on Wednesday, March 5 at James Clemens High School.
We will take school buses to these events, but they are open to the public. These dates are based on the feedback we received from the students and the conflicts we were aware of through the school. These are required performances and one of the most important performances of the year!
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
We are rehearsing Monday and Tuesday this week because the basketball schedule allows us access to the small gym!
Competition Schedule for Saturday 1/25
11:45 am - Meet in the HHS Band room. Please eat brunch or an early lunch prior to arriving! Load floor. Make sure you have your flag bag, accessories, uniform, make up and anything else you may need!
12:00 pm - Load school bus.
12:15 pm - Depart for Mortimer Jordan HS.
2:00 pm - Arrive at Mortimer Jordan HS.
2:15 pm - Check in. Find our home location. Change into uniform, do make up, prepare for warm up.
3:48 pm - Warm up
4:03 pm - On deck
4:10 pm - PERFORMANCE.
After performance, put up equipment and floor and prepare for awards (do not change).
4:30 pm - AWARDS!!! (comments only - this is an early competition)
After awards you will be given time to change clothes, eat some dinner from concessions, and watch other groups. We will sit together in the stands!
7:30 pm - Alta Marea (world class guard) performs. Depart immediately after
9:15 pm - Back at School!
Staff/Teachers
As you may/may not know, our color guard instructors Logan and Evie are not only great teachers, but perform as well. They are doing a world-class winter guard called "Paramount" that is based in Atlanta this Spring and we are really happy they have this unique opportunity. While this does not impact their daily commitment to the guard, it does impact their weekend schedules. They will not be with us at Saturday competition. Luckily, one of our new art teachers at HHS, Mrs. Rizzardi, is a former HHS Color Guard captain from a few years ago and has been involved with our color guard over the past few months. Mrs. Rizzardi will be the primary contact at competitions. Mr. Tankesley will also be at all the away competitions this year to assist as well (will be meeting the guard in Birmingham on Saturday as I will already be in Birmingham for a conference). In addition, Mrs. Gorman will be with us and probably other guard parents as well!
Transportation
All students should ride the bus. We have invested in buses for the first time to make it easier on families, so we need to utilize them. We should have room for some adult chaperones/extra riders if you would like to join. To make sure we have plenty of room, please email me (stuart[email protected]) if you plan on riding the bus. If there are extenuating circumstances that would necessitate you not riding the bus to a particular competition, please email me at stuart[email protected] prior to competition day. Students who are not riding the bus back home should be checked out through Mrs. Rizzardi.
Uniform/Make up
Do make up and hair on the bus to Mortimer Jordan. Always have hair and make up down prior to putting uniform on. We will change into uniform after we arrive.
Other
You will have time at competitions after we perform to grab food at concessions. Please bring $$. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks if you would like for the bus.
Upcoming Dates
January 31-February 1 All State/District Honor Band Auditions at Huntsville HS - Optional
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - stuart[email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
- Band Student Account Balances, band fees
- Business or Individual Sponsorships
- Fundraising Questions
- Volunteering/Chaperones
- Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
- Senior Night
- Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
- Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades)
- Percussion
- General Band Boosters Questions
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsor, The Biscuit Express
Things We Like
We love our HHS flute section! Follow them on Instagram @hhs_flutes7
Spirit Night At Urban Cookhouse
Weekly Schedule
Monday: Symphonic Band 4-5:30 pm. Winter Guard practice 4-6 pm FA Cafeteria
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30
Friday: Off.
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
We will once again be hosting 700+ middle school and high school students (and their families) from Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties as they try out for all state and district honor band. This is a huge service to our band community and we need your help volunteering! The event will take place in the Freshman Academy and Fine Arts Building.
Adults - we will need help on Friday late afternoon/evening and all day Saturday running the registration table. We may also need some extra hands for food and hospitality. You are able to sign up to help in CutTime to help with registration or hospitality.
Students - we require all wind ensemble and symphonic band students to serve one shift either Friday or Saturday. Students serve as judge assistants and runners throughout the 2 days. A sign up sheet will be posted in the band room starting this week.
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
First competition - January 25th at Mortimer Jordan HS
Tentative Performance time 4:10 pm.
Tentative departure time on school bus from HHS 12:00 pm. (eat lunch prior to arriving)
Tentative Award Ceremony (comments only) - 7:40 pm.
Tentative Back at School - 10:00 pm
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
The Cardinals organization let us down in their information regarding the national anthem. We are no longer going to be able to perform for the game. We are very disappointed in the way we were treated with this situation. We are working on another performance plan.
To sign up and make a deposit, please click on this link to make an account - https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574 All payments for the trip will be made through this portal, directly to our travel company, UR Tours. There is also an option to mail a check directly to them.
UR Tours offers OPTIONAL "cancel for any reason" travel insurance through a 3rd party provider. Information on travel insurance can be found in the portal or by going to this link: https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=158894&guid=06909dd1c24a4008bc2d21d72663716e
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Upcoming Dates
January 25 - Winter Guard Competition at Mortimer Jordan HS
January 31-February 1 All State/District Honor Band Auditions at Huntsville HS - Optional
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30
Friday: Off.
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
We will once again be hosting 700+ middle school and high school students (and their families) from Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties as they try out for all state and district honor band. This is a huge service to our band community and we need your help volunteering! The event will take place in the Freshman Academy and Fine Arts Building.
Adults - we will need help on Friday late afternoon/evening and all day Saturday running the registration table. We may also need some extra hands for food and hospitality. You are able to sign up to help in CutTime to help with registration or hospitality.
Students - we require all wind ensemble and symphonic band students to serve one shift either Friday or Saturday. Students serve as judge assistants and runners throughout the 2 days. A sign up sheet will be posted in the band room starting this week.
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
First competition - January 25th at Mortimer Jordan HS
Tentative Performance time 4:10 pm.
Tentative departure time on school bus from HHS 12:00 pm. (eat lunch prior to arriving)
Tentative Award Ceremony (comments only) - 7:40 pm.
Tentative Back at School - 10:00 pm
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
The Cardinals organization let us down in their information regarding the national anthem. We are no longer going to be able to perform for the game. We are very disappointed in the way we were treated with this situation. We are working on another performance plan.
To sign up and make a deposit, please click on this link to make an account - https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574 All payments for the trip will be made through this portal, directly to our travel company, UR Tours. There is also an option to mail a check directly to them.
UR Tours offers OPTIONAL "cancel for any reason" travel insurance through a 3rd party provider. Information on travel insurance can be found in the portal or by going to this link: https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=158894&guid=06909dd1c24a4008bc2d21d72663716e
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Upcoming Dates
January 25 - Winter Guard Competition at Mortimer Jordan HS
January 31-February 1 All State/District Honor Band Auditions at Huntsville HS - Optional
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They’ll be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
- Band Student Account Balances, band fees
- Business or Individual Sponsorships
- Fundraising Questions
- Volunteering/Chaperones
- Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
- Senior Night
- Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
- Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades)
- Percussion
- General Band Boosters Questions
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsor, The Biscuit Express
Things We Like
Spirit Night At Urban Cookhouse
Weekly Schedule
Monday: No Symphonic Band rehearsal (will start next Monday). Winter Guard practice 4-6 pm FA Cafeteria
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30
Friday: Off. (Color Guard popcorn/cookie fundraiser concludes - those that used the brochures, please turn them into the band box with money)
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
We will once again be hosting 700+ middle school and high school students (and their families) from Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties as they try out for all state and district honor band. This is a huge service to our band community and we need your help volunteering! The event will take place in the Freshman Academy and Fine Arts Building.
Adults - we will need help on Friday late afternoon/evening and all day Saturday running the registration table. We may also need some extra hands for food and hospitality.
Students - we require all wind ensemble and symphonic band students to serve one shift either Friday or Saturday. Students serve as judge assistants and runners throughout the 2 days.
Volunteer sign ups will be available soon.
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
Our popcorn/cookie fundraiser will conclude on Friday! If you used the brochures, please turn in all money and forms to the band box!
First competition - January 25th at Mortimer Jordan HS
Tentative Performance time 4:10 pm.
Tentative departure time on school bus from HHS 12:00 pm. (eat lunch prior to arriving)
Tentative Award Ceremony (comments only) - 7:40 pm.
Tentative Back at School - 10:00 pm
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
The Cardinals organization let us down in their information regarding the national anthem. We are no longer going to be able to perform for the game. We are very disappointed in the way we were treated with this situation. We are working on another performance plan.
To sign up and make a deposit, please click on this link to make an account - https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574 All payments for the trip will be made through this portal, directly to our travel company, UR Tours. There is also an option to mail a check directly to them.
UR Tours offers OPTIONAL "cancel for any reason" travel insurance through a 3rd party provider. Information on travel insurance can be found in the portal or by going to this link: https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=158894&guid=06909dd1c24a4008bc2d21d72663716e
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Upcoming Dates
January 25 - Winter Guard Competition at Mortimer Jordan HS
January 31-February 1 All State/District Honor Band Auditions at Huntsville HS - Optional
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They will be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
Tuesday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Wind Ensemble 4-5:30
Friday: Off. (Color Guard popcorn/cookie fundraiser concludes - those that used the brochures, please turn them into the band box with money)
All State and District Honor Band Auditions - Friday, January 31/Saturday, Feb 1
We will once again be hosting 700+ middle school and high school students (and their families) from Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties as they try out for all state and district honor band. This is a huge service to our band community and we need your help volunteering! The event will take place in the Freshman Academy and Fine Arts Building.
Adults - we will need help on Friday late afternoon/evening and all day Saturday running the registration table. We may also need some extra hands for food and hospitality.
Students - we require all wind ensemble and symphonic band students to serve one shift either Friday or Saturday. Students serve as judge assistants and runners throughout the 2 days.
Volunteer sign ups will be available soon.
Summer Schedule and April/May adjustments
We are making some adjustments to our April/May schedule that will hopefully be beneficial to our families and program. The most impactful change is that we are eliminating Rookie Camp after Memorial Day and replacing it with "Spring Training" sessions held in April and May after school. We will have all of the percussion and winds in marching band attend a couple of these sessions. This will allow us to plan better for the Fall while giving leadership team students and upcoming 9th grade students an extra week of off time in the summer.
There are a few other additional changes that will mostly impact in class activities or leadership selection. You can view the whole schedule and a more detailed explanation here. We are updating our CutTime calendar to reflect these changes.
Summer Schedule 2025
June 30 - July 2 Leadership Camp (Leadership team only - mornings and afternoons)
July 9-11 Marching Percussion Camp (required for all marching band percussion)
July 14-18 Band Camp Week 1 - All Day (required for all marching band students)
July 21-25 Band Camp Week 2 - All day (required for all marching band students)
Friday, July 25th Optional DCI Trip to MTSU (afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, July 29 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Thursday, July 31 Rehearsal 6-9 pm (required for all marching band students)
Monday, August 4th First Day of School
Winter Guard
The schedule can be viewed here.
Our popcorn/cookie fundraiser will conclude on Friday! If you used the brochures, please turn in all money and forms to the band box!
First competition - January 25th at Mortimer Jordan HS
Tentative Performance time 4:10 pm.
Tentative departure time on school bus from HHS 12:00 pm. (eat lunch prior to arriving)
Tentative Award Ceremony (comments only) - 7:40 pm.
Tentative Back at School - 10:00 pm
St. Louis Trip Update! Thursday May 1 - Saturday, May 3.
The Cardinals organization let us down in their information regarding the national anthem. We are no longer going to be able to perform for the game. We are very disappointed in the way we were treated with this situation. We are working on another performance plan.
To sign up and make a deposit, please click on this link to make an account - https://urtoursandevents.wetravel.com/trips/huntsville-high-school-band-trip-ur-tours-and-events-84984574 All payments for the trip will be made through this portal, directly to our travel company, UR Tours. There is also an option to mail a check directly to them.
UR Tours offers OPTIONAL "cancel for any reason" travel insurance through a 3rd party provider. Information on travel insurance can be found in the portal or by going to this link: https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=158894&guid=06909dd1c24a4008bc2d21d72663716e
Payment Schedule
$150.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST TO CONFIRM TRIP DETAILS
$200.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2024
$250.00 PER PERSON ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2025
Upcoming Dates
January 25 - Winter Guard Competition at Mortimer Jordan HS
January 31-February 1 All State/District Honor Band Auditions at Huntsville HS - Optional
February 13-15 Winter Camp!! (Required for all Symphonic band and wind ensemble students)
February 15 - Winter Guard Competition at Bob Jones HS
February 22 - Mattress Sale!
Questions/Concerns? Please contact the following:
Grades, missing rehearsals/absences, conflicts, instruments, general band questions - [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have any of the following issues, please direct your questions to [email protected]. They will be able to guide you to the appropriate point of contact.
- Band Student Account Balances, band fees
- Business or Individual Sponsorships
- Fundraising Questions
- Volunteering/Chaperones
- Cut Time, Band App, or Social Media Questions
- Senior Night
- Uniforms (except color guard uniforms)
- Color Guard including uniforms (except for absences, conflicts, or grades)
- Percussion
- General Band Boosters Questions
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsor, The Biscuit Express
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