Follow each section on Instagram and be ready for the upcoming year of marching season!

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Off (Finishing Auditions in Class).  Senior NY Trip Payment due this week to the website ($500)
Tuesday - Off
Wednesday - Pep Band (those that signed up) 12:30-2:00 pm at Mapco-Governors Ribbon Cutting 
Thursday -  Off 
Friday  -  Off.  Required Wind Ensemble rehearsal during A3 exam time.  12:30 - Meet and announce the new assistant band director

Don't forget to watch the London New Year's Day Parade on PBS!  It usually starts around 6 am!  Next London Payment due January 5th - $400 per traveler!

 Have a wonderful Christmas Break!!

Assistant Band Director

The new assistant band director will be introduced to the band on Friday at 12:30, following the last exam.  Everyone invited!

Exams

With the exception of the special Wind Ensemble rehearsal on Friday, you are not required to attend your band exam if you have completed your audition.  We will not take attendance and have a final during that time.    If you have not completed your audition, you need to do so during your exam time. 

Note that during Spring exams, some classes will be rehearsing for graduation during that time.  

AMEA Information - Wind Ensemble
As we approach our big performance at AMEA on Friday, January 20th I want to make sure everyone in Wind Ensemble knows the schedule leading up to this event.  There have been a couple of additional rehearsals to our normal Tuesday/Thursday rehearsal schedule.

Monday, January 16th (MLK Day - no school) 6:00 - 9:00 pm (updated 12/1)  Special rehearsal with Gus Arnold, Huntsville HS Alumnus and saxophone soloist.    Symphonic Band students who have been asked to go with us should also attend this.

Symphonic Band Help:  Carolyn Vandervere, Coulter McKinney, Aiden Hall, Colleen Pleva, Liz Tatum, Gabe Tapia, Tara McCalllion

Tuesday, January 17th - AMEA Preview Concert with UAB Wind Ensemble.  Huntsville High Auditorium 7:00 pm.

Friday, January 20th - AMEA Performance in Birmingham. 

9:30 am departure
Lunch in Birmingham
2:45   Sound check / rehearsal
3:30  PERFORMANCE!!!
Dinner in Birmingham
Return by 8 or 9 pm.
​
All State / District Honor Band Auditions

We are hosting this event!!   All students will be required to serve 1 shift on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th.  We need 30 students present at any 1 time.  It's a big undertaking and a service to our area.  

If you are AUDITIONING, you must have your own personal copy of the book that the music comes from to audition.  This is a copyright issue.  It will be checked at registration on the day of your audition.  If you need help with this, please see Mr. Tankesley

Senior New York Trip
The next payment of $500 per traveler is due to the travel website by December 12th.

Payment #3 of $500 per traveler is due to the travel website by January 23rd.
Our rooming list is due by January 23rd.  Please be thinking about your room mate for this trip.  
Our flight manifest is due by January 27th to Southwest Airlines.  This will include the official names to the airlines for our flight. We will be collecting this information soon.

The remaining balance is due February 1st.  

London Connection!
Next Payment

Thursday, January 5 (as soon as we return from break) - $400

What do I need to do right now?

 1.  Get your passport now!  It should be valid 6 months past our return date!
 2.  Investigate your best option for overseas phone possibilities.  Each phone company has different options.  You will need to have access to phone communication while you are in London!
  3.  Research and investigate your credit card and financial options.  Each bank and card is different.  Make sure your card won't lock you out when you get to London  

FAQ: 
 Can I still sign up?  
Yes - but you must pay for all missed deposits on your first payment or else you can't be locked into the trip.  At some point, there will be price increases, room assignments done, airline flights arranged, and other logistical things related to the trip completed.  After we do those things, anyone added will just be accommodated the best we can.  Our contract is for 150 people so we must be atleast at this number of travelers.  If you have not signed up, the sooner you can do this the better for us because numbers dictate many things!

When do you have to declare if you are doing land only or full trip?  
I don't have an exact date, but my best estimate is early Fall 2023.

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Monday, January 16 - MLK Day (No School).  Special Wind Ensemble rehearsal from 6-9 pm.
Tuesday, January 17 - AMEA Preview Concert (wind ensemble and UAB)
Friday, January 20 - Wind Ensemble AMEA Performance
Friday and Saturday, January 17-28.  All State / District honor band auditions - hosted by us!  Students will be required to serve 1 time slot at this event.  We will also need parent volunteers!
February 2-4 - Winter Camp for ALL Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble!

Band Camp / Summer Schedule 2023

Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2  Rookie Camp (new members only), Marching Percussion Camp, and Guard Camp
July 6-8 - Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 12-14 Make up rookie camp (new members only) and Marching Percussion Camp.  
July 17 - 21 Band Camp Week 1 - All Marching Band Students + any concert only students going to London that want to march in the parade.
July 24-28  Band Camp Week 2 - All Marching Band Students
July 31 and August 1 - Rehearsals before school starts.
August 2 - 1st day of school

Student involved with marching band are required to attend these dates in full!  Students who miss because of summer activities may be removed from the halftime show.  We have worked hard over the past few years to improve our summer schedule to give a full break and options for camps and vacations.  Our dead time this coming summer is June 3 - July 5 although some students have much longer than this!

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Winter Concert!!  7:00 pm Auditorium SILENT AUCTION!  FUNDRAISER! 
Wednesday - Off (Auditions During Class)
Thursday -  Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 (Auditions during class).  
Friday  -  Off (Auditions during class).  MARCHING BAND GROUP PHOTO DURING PANTHER HOUR.  BRING UNIFORM  TO SCHOOL! 7pm - HCMS Concert at HHS! 

Christmas Concert 

Tuesday, December 6th 7:00 pm
Huntsville High Auditorium
Free Admission

Schedule
6:15 pm Call time
6:30 pm Symphonic band on stage, wind ensemble in band room.
7:00 pm Concert Begins - Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble
~8:30 pm - Concert should conclude.

Dress
Tuxedo/Concert Dresses with holiday accessories.

Other information
We will have old band marching uniforms available at the concert for a $10 donation.  
Seniors will be able to get one as a gift from the HHS Band, but this is your only chance to get it.

If you would like your specific uniform, please email Kelly Parrish in advance of the concert at kelly_parrish@hotmail.com.  Otherwise, you will be given a uniform at random. 

Any uniforms not purchased will be properly removed over Christmas Break.  

MARCHING BAND GROUP PHOTO

The best option for our marching band group photo is during panther hour on Friday between 11:30 - 12:00 pm.  You may need to skip a club to do this.  You need to bring your uniform to school on Friday (no shako).  You will need gloves and correct shoes!!!

Wind Ensemble Upcoming Schedule
As we approach our big performance at AMEA on Friday, January 20th I want to make sure everyone in Wind Ensemble knows the schedule leading up to this event.  There have been a couple of additional rehearsals to our normal Tuesday/Thursday rehearsal schedule.

Thursday, December 8 - special rehearsal with Mr. Denton (during class AND after school from 4-5:30)

During Exam week - We will rehearse during the time scheduled for our regular A3 exam on Friday morning.

Monday, January 16th (MLK Day - no school) 6:00 - 9:00 pm (updated 12/1)  Special rehearsal with Gus Arnold, Huntsville HS Alumnus and saxophone soloist.

Tuesday, January 17th - AMEA Preview Concert with UAB Wind Ensemble.  Huntsville High Auditorium 7:00 pm.

Friday, January 20th - AMEA Performance in Birmingham.  We are planning to depart before lunch and return in the evening.

Band Camp / Summer Schedule 2023

Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2  Rookie Camp (new members only), Marching Percussion Camp, and Guard Camp
July 6-8 - Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 12-14 Make up rookie camp (new members only) and Marching Percussion Camp.  
July 17 - 21 Band Camp Week 1 - All Marching Band Students + any concert only students going to London that want to march in the parade.
July 24-28  Band Camp Week 2 - All Marching Band Students
July 31 and August 1 - Rehearsals before school starts.
August 2 - 1st day of school

Student involved with marching band are required to attend these dates in full!  Students who miss because of summer activities may be removed from the halftime show.  We have worked hard over the past few years to improve our summer schedule to give a full break and options for camps and vacations.  Our dead time this coming summer is June 3 - July 5 although some students have much longer than this!​​

All State / District Honor Band Auditions

We are hosting this event!!   All students will be required to serve 1 shift on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th.  We need 30 students present at any 1 time.  It's a big undertaking and a service to our area.  

If you are AUDITIONING, you must have your own personal copy of the book that the music comes from to audition.  This is a copyright issue.  It will be checked at registration on the day of your audition.  If you need help with this, please see Mr. Tankesley

Senior New York Trip
The next payment of $500 per traveler is due to the travel website by December 12th.

Payment #3 of $500 per traveler is due to the travel website by January 23rd.
Our rooming list is due by January 23rd.  Please be thinking about your room mate for this trip.  
Our flight manifest is due by January 27th to Southwest Airlines.  This will include the official names to the airlines for our flight. We will be collecting this information soon.

The remaining balance is due February 1st.  

London Connection!
Next Payment

Thursday, January 5 (as soon as we return from break) - $400

What do I need to do right now?

 1.  Get your passport now!  It should be valid 6 months past our return date!
 2.  Investigate your best option for overseas phone possibilities.  Each phone company has different options.  You will need to have access to phone communication while you are in London!
  3.  Research and investigate your credit card and financial options.  Each bank and card is different.  Make sure your card won't lock you out when you get to London  

FAQ: 
 Can I still sign up?  
Yes - but you must pay for all missed deposits on your first payment or else you can't be locked into the trip.  At some point, there will be price increases, room assignments done, airline flights arranged, and other logistical things related to the trip completed.  After we do those things, anyone added will just be accommodated the best we can.  Our contract is for 150 people so we must be atleast at this number of travelers.  If you have not signed up, the sooner you can do this the better for us because numbers dictate many things!

When do you have to declare if you are doing land only or full trip?  
I don't have an exact date, but my best estimate is early Fall 2023.


Volunteer
We are in search of some parent assistance for London.  We will need some logistical help collecting copies of passports and developing a detailed manifest (for insurance and accountability) of every piece of equipment that will be shipped.  This is not immediate work, but may begin late Spring or early Fall. 

It is our wish that we have as many or ALL students go on this trip regardless of any financial situation.  There are many schools in this country (and at least 1 in Tennessee and North Alabama) that have gone on similar trips and had the backing of local community businesses, leaders, and individuals to have most or all of the student's trip paid for ALL students.  If this is something you feel passion about, we need you on our London Fundraising Committee who will seek 4, 5, and 6 digit donations from our community.

London Fundraising Committee

Seeking a small group of parents (3-5) for the good of all band students.  This committee's primary responsibility will be to seek out corporate donations to help ensure all band students go on this trip and do what we can to defer cost.

Qualifications for this committee:

• Passion for helping the entire group get to London and those that may need financial assistance going to London.  Money generated will be used both for those in financial need and split among all STUDENTS going on the trip.  
•  Motivated to approach community and business leaders by phone, email, or in person meetings asking for 5 digit or more donations.
• Be motivated to search for financial outlets with business leaders and community leaders in our community/area with persistence and patience
• Most of this can be done on your own time.  However, you may have to work around the schedule of those you contact.  An occasional meeting with directors or booster board may be needed.
• Work will begin ASAP and last 1 year.  
• Previous connections to business or community leaders is a plus, but not required.
• Be a positive representative of the band program and be able to articulate the importance of allowing all students to go on this once in a life time trip.

The scope of this committee is not to determine how these funds will be used - a separate committee exists for that purpose.  The money used from this committee will be given to students in need (through a committee selected to address this confidential issue - there will be a process for anyone interested).  The remaining funds will be split among all students going on the trip.  

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Monday, January 16 - MLK Day (No School).  Special Wind Ensemble rehearsal from 6-9 pm.

Tuesday, January 17 - AMEA Preview Concert (wind ensemble and UAB)

Friday, January 20 - Wind Ensemble AMEA Performance
Friday and Saturday, January 17-28.  All State / District honor band auditions - hosted by us!  Students will be required to serve 1 time slot at this event.  We will also need parent volunteers!
February 2-4 - Winter Camp for ALL Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble!

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  
Wednesday - Off.  
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 with Dr. Ragsdale
Friday  -  Off.  

Special Announcement

Prior to Thanksgiving Break, Mrs. Connell announced that she will be taking a head band director job and she will be leaving us after the 1st semester.  We are really excited for this opportunity for her and know she will do some great things with her new program just as she has done with our program here.  Make sure you wish her the best before she leaves us!

Mr. King and I are working to hire a new assistant director to begin in January.  We are in the middle of that process and will be excited to announce that person when the time is right.

Christmas Concert 
Tuesday, December 6th 7:00 pm
Huntsville High Auditorium
Free Admission

Schedule
6:15 pm Call time
6:30 pm Symphonic band on stage, wind ensemble in band room.
7:00 pm Concert Begins - Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble
~8:30 pm - Concert should conclude.

Dress
Tuxedo/Concert Dresses with holiday accessories.

Wind Ensemble Upcoming Schedule
As we approach our big performance at AMEA on Friday, January 20th I want to make sure everyone in Wind Ensemble knows the schedule leading up to this event.  There have been a couple of additional rehearsals to our normal Tuesday/Thursday rehearsal schedule.

Thursday, December 1 - special rehearsal with Dr. Ragsdale after school 4:00-5:30 pm

Thursday, December 8 - special rehearsal with Mr. Denton (during class AND after school from 4-5:30)

During Exam week - We will rehearse during the time scheduled for our regular A3 exam.

Monday, January 16th (MLK Day - no school) 2:00-5:00 pm - Special rehearsal with Gus Arnold, Huntsville HS Alumnus and saxophone soloist.

Tuesday, January 17th - AMEA Preview Concert with UAB Wind Ensemble.  Huntsville High Auditorium 7:00 pm.

Friday, January 20th - AMEA Performance in Birmingham.  We are planning to depart before lunch and return in the evening.

Band Camp / Summer Schedule 2023

Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2  Rookie Camp (new members only), Marching Percussion Camp, and Guard Camp
July 6-8 - Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 12-14 Make up rookie camp (new members only) and Marching Percussion Camp.  
July 17 - 21 Band Camp Week 1 - All Marching Band Students + any concert only students going to London that want to march in the parade.
July 24-28  Band Camp Week 2 - All Marching Band Students
July 31 and August 1 - Rehearsals before school starts.
August 2 - 1st day of school

Students involved with marching band are required to attend these dates in full!  Students who miss because of summer activities may be removed from the halftime show.  We have worked hard over the past few years to improve our summer schedule to give a full break and options for camps and vacations.  Our dead time this coming summer is June 3 - July 5 although some students have much longer than this!​​

Group Photo Rescheduling

We are looking to reschedule the group photo from Veterans Day sometime before we leave for Christmas Break.  More info soon.

All State / District Honor Band Auditions

We are hosting this event!!   All students will be required to serve 1 shift on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th.  We need 30 students present at any 1 time.  It's a big undertaking and a service to our area.  

Old Band Uniforms
At the WINTER CONCERT on December 6th, you will have the opportunity to get an old HHS Band Uniform.  Seniors will be able to get one as a gift from the HHS Band (you must get it at the winter concert).  All other uniforms will be sold for a donation of $10 each to the band.

If you would like your specific uniform, please email Kelly Parrish in advance of the concert at kelly_parrish@hotmail.com.  Otherwise, you will be given a uniform at random. 

Any uniforms not purchased will be properly removed over Christmas Break.  

Senior New York Trip
The next payment of $500 per traveler is due to the travel website by December 12th.

Payment #3 of $500 per traveler is due to the travel website by January 23rd.
Our rooming list is due by January 23rd.  Please be thinking about your room mate for this trip.  
Our flight manifest is due by January 27th to Southwest Airlines.  This will include the official names to the airlines for our flight. We will be collecting this information soon.

The remaining balance is due February 1st.  

London Connection!
Next Payment

Thursday, January 5 (as soon as we return from break) - $400

What do I need to do right now?

 1.  Get your passport now!  It should be valid 6 months past our return date!
 2.  Investigate your best option for overseas phone possibilities.  Each phone company has different options.  You will need to have access to phone communication while you are in London!
  3.  Research and investigate your credit card and financial options.  Each bank and card is different.  Make sure your card won't lock you out when you get to London  

FAQ: 
 Can I still sign up?  
Yes - but you must pay for all missed deposits on your first payment or else you can't be locked into the trip.  At some point, there will be price increases, room assignments done, airline flights arranged, and other logistical things related to the trip completed.  After we do those things, anyone added will just be accommodated the best we can.  Our contract is for 150 people so we must be atleast at this number of travelers.  If you have not signed up, the sooner you can do this the better for us because numbers dictate many things!

When do you have to declare if you are doing land only or full trip?  
I don't have an exact date, but my best estimate is early Fall 2023.

Volunteer
We are in search of some parent assistance for London.  We will need some logistical help collecting copies of passports and developing a detailed manifest (for insurance and accountability) of every piece of equipment that will be shipped.  This is not immediate work, but may begin late Spring or early Fall. 

It is our wish that we have as many or ALL students go on this trip regardless of any financial situation.  There are many schools in this country (and at least 1 in Tennessee and North Alabama) that have gone on similar trips and had the backing of local community businesses, leaders, and individuals to have most or all of the student's trip paid for ALL students.  If this is something you feel passion about, we need you on our London Fundraising Committee who will seek 4, 5, and 6 digit donations from our community.

London Fundraising Committee

Seeking a small group of parents (3-5) for the good of all band students.  This committee's primary responsibility will be to seek out corporate donations to help ensure all band students go on this trip and do what we can to defer cost.

Qualifications for this committee:

• Passion for helping the entire group get to London and those that may need financial assistance going to London.  Money generated will be used both for those in financial need and split among all STUDENTS going on the trip.  
•  Motivated to approach community and business leaders by phone, email, or in person meetings asking for 5 digit or more donations.
• Be motivated to search for financial outlets with business leaders and community leaders in our community/area with persistence and patience
• Most of this can be done on your own time.  However, you may have to work around the schedule of those you contact.  An occasional meeting with directors or booster board may be needed.
• Work will begin ASAP and last 1 year.  
• Previous connections to business or community leaders is a plus, but not required.
• Be a positive representative of the band program and be able to articulate the importance of allowing all students to go on this once in a life time trip.

The scope of this committee is not to determine how these funds will be used - a separate committee exists for that purpose.  The money used from this committee will be given to students in need (through a committee selected to address this confidential issue - there will be a process for anyone interested).  The remaining funds will be split among all students going on the trip.  

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 6th - Christmas Concert 

Tuesday, January 17 - AMEA Preview Concert (wind ensemble and UAB)
Friday, January 20 - Wind Ensemble AMEA Performance
Friday and Saturday, January 17-28.  All State / District honor band auditions - hosted by us!  Students will be required to serve 1 time slot at this event.  We will also need parent volunteers!
February 2-4 - Winter Camp for ALL Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble!

Each section of the band does a great job of promoting our program!  Check out our Color Guard!  Great job! Be sure to like the Instagram Account and show them some love!

Monday - Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  
Wednesday - Off.  
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30.   
Friday  -  Off.  all state/district honor band audition money due to band box. Happy Thanksgiving!

Band Camp / Summer Schedule 2023

Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2  Rookie Camp (new members only), Marching Percussion Camp, and Guard Camp
July 6-8 - Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 12-14 Make up rookie camp (new members only) and Marching Percussion Camp.  
July 17 - 21 Band Camp Week 1 - All Marching Band Students + any concert only students going to London that want to march in the parade.
July 24-28  Band Camp Week 2 - All Marching Band Students
July 31 and August 1 - Rehearsals before school starts.
August 2 - 1st day of school

Student involved with marching band are required to attend these dates in full!  Students who miss because of summer activities may be removed from the halftime show.  We have worked hard over the past few years to improve our summer schedule to give a full break and options for camps and vacations.  Our dead time this coming summer is June 3 - July 5 although some students have much longer than this!​​

VBC!  Want to earn megabucks for the upcoming London Trip?  Send email to Stacee Young, and she will get you "plugged in" to the system to work at the VBC!  This is the fastest, easiest and most beneficial way for you to fundraise for the Band.  Staceeyo@gmail.com

New York Trip for Band Seniors - Spring Break.

An email was sent to seniors regarding payments and commitment to this trip.  The first deposit is past due. 

All State / District Honor Band Auditions
We are hosting this event!!   All students will be required to serve 1 shift on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th.  We need 30 students present at any 1 time.  It's a big undertaking and a service to our area.  

Students interested in auditioning for All State and District honor band, should submit a $25 check to HHS Band to the band box in an envelope with your name and "All state auditions" on the envelope.  The deadline to register with us to audition is Friday, November 18th (day before Thanksgiving)

Auditions will take place Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28th at Huntsville High School!
District Honor Band is February 17-18, 2023 at Grissom High School.
All State Band is April 27-29, 2023 at the VBC in HUNTSVILLE!!!  Note that the concert on Saturday the 29th should conclude by 5:00 pm in time to attend prom later that evening if that applies to you.  

Old Band Uniforms
At the WINTER CONCERT on December 6th, you will have the opportunity to get an old HHS Band Uniform.  Seniors will be able to get one as a gift from the HHS Band (you must get it at the winter concert).  All other uniforms will be sold for a donation of $10 each to the band.

If you would like your specific uniform, please email Kelly Parrish in advance of the concert at kelly_parrish@hotmail.com.  Otherwise, you will be given a uniform at random. 

Any uniforms not purchased will be properly removed over Christmas Break.  

London Connection!
We had close to 160 people that have paid their first deposit and are going to London.  The next payment of $400 is due January 5th.  Get your passport now!  It should be valid 6 months past our return date!!  

FAQ: 
 Can I still sign up?  
Yes - but you must pay for all missed deposits on your first payment or else you can't be locked into the trip.  At some point, there will be price increases, room assignments done, airline flights arranged, and other logistical things related to the trip completed.  After we do those things, anyone added will just be accommodated the best we can.  Our contract is for 150 people so we must be atleast at this number of travelers.  If you have not signed up, the sooner you can do this the better for us because numbers dictate many things!

When do you have to declare if you are doing land only or full trip?  
I don't have an exact date, but my best estimate is early Fall 2023.

Volunteer
We are in search of some parent assistance for London.  We will need some logistical help collecting copies of passports and developing a detailed manifest (for insurance and accountability) of every piece of equipment that will be shipped.  This is not immediate work, but may begin late Spring or early Fall. 

It is our wish that we have as many or ALL students go on this trip regardless of any financial situation.  There are many schools in this country (and at least 1 in Tennessee and North Alabama) that have gone on similar trips and had the backing of local community businesses, leaders, and individuals to have most or all of the student's trip paid for ALL students.  If this is something you feel passion about, we need you on our London Fundraising Committee who will seek 4, 5, and 6 digit donations from our community.

London Fundraising Committee

Seeking a small group of parents (3-5) for the good of all band students.  This committee's primary responsibility will be to seek out corporate donations to help ensure all band students go on this trip and do what we can to defer cost.

Qualifications for this committee:

• Passion for helping the entire group get to London and those that may need financial assistance going to London.  Money generated will be used both for those in financial need and split among all STUDENTS going on the trip.  
•  Motivated to approach community and business leaders by phone, email, or in person meetings asking for 5 digit or more donations.
• Be motivated to search for financial outlets with business leaders and community leaders in our community/area with persistence and patience
• Most of this can be done on your own time.  However, you may have to work around the schedule of those you contact.  An occasional meeting with directors or booster board may be needed.
• Work will begin ASAP and last 1 year.  
• Previous connections to business or community leaders is a plus, but not required.
• Be a positive representative of the band program and be able to articulate the importance of allowing all students to go on this once in a life time trip.

The scope of this committee is not to determine how these funds will be used - a separate committee exists for that purpose.  The money used from this committee will be given to students in need (through a committee selected to address this confidential issue - there will be a process for anyone interested).  The remaining funds will be split among all students going on the trip.  

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 6th - Christmas Concert 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
If you are interested in serving in a Board capacity next year, we need you!  Please contact KristinaHutcherson@gmail.com.  We need your talents and expertise!  Here are the broad committees that operate the band:
Finance, Fundraising, Fleet, Trip Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Media, Seniors, Color Guard & Hospitality... basically the Board functions as a "point person" for the various tasks.  If you are interested in serving on these committees, please let us know as well.  Example:  You have a truck or SUV with a hitch, maybe you'd like to pull our trailer to a game.  Let us hear from you!  Thanks for all of your support!  

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Off.  Wind Ensemble and Symphonic.  No rehearsal.
Tuesday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  
Wednesday - Off.  The Bandies (optional but fun Student-organized awards ceremony for marching band) from 4 - 4:30 pm
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30.   
Friday  -  Veteran's Day (no school).  Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Huntsville - see info below.

Pictures and Veteran's Day Parade Schedule

Schedule:
THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL - Take your marching instrument home or load it on the truck/trailer.

Friday:
8:30 AM - Meet at Big Spring Park by the Art Museum in full uniform with equipment/instruments for picture.  We will be taking a couple of large group and section pictures in the Big Spring Park and Downtown areas.  Darlene Hall will be taking professional photographs, but you are more than welcome to join us as well for photos.  We recommend leaving cases in your car unless there is a chance of rain!!
9:45 AM - Wrap up at the park and walk/move to our parade station location
10:15 AM - Meet at our parade meeting location, which is typically in the parking lot across from the post office on Clinton Ave.
11:11 AM - Parade Steps Off
1:00 PM - Parade ends and dismiss
             As of the time of this email I don't have our official meeting spot or order             in the parade.  This will impact what time we are done.

Parade Route
See the attached photo of the parade route.  The parade begins and ends at the same location.  The photo indicates our TYPICAL meeting point although we have not had this confirmed yet.  

Other information

Bring water bottles to stay hydrated during pictures and before the parade.

Only bring items you will need to the parade warm up site.  All water bottles, cases, and other belongings can be put on the truck/trailer but there is limited space.  

Uniform

Full band uniform (we will be using plumes and shakos)
Color Guard - Black shirt, black tights, jacket, white shoes.  

Band Camp / Summer Schedule 2023

Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2  Rookie Camp (new members only), Marching Percussion Camp, and Guard Camp
July 6-8 - Leadership Camp (leadership team only)
July 12-14 Make up rookie camp (new members only) and Marching Percussion Camp.  
July 17 - 21 Band Camp Week 1 - All Marching Band Students + any concert only students going to London that want to march in the parade.
July 24-28  Band Camp Week 2 - All Marching Band Students
July 31 and August 1 - Rehearsals before school starts.
August 2 - 1st day of school

Student involved with marching band are required to attend these dates in full!  Students who miss because of summer activities may be removed from the halftime show.  We have worked hard over the past few years to improve our summer schedule to give a full break and options for camps and vacations.  Our dead time this coming summer is June 3 - July 5 although some students have much longer than this!​​

New York Trip for Band Seniors - Spring Break.

An email was sent to seniors regarding payments and commitment to this trip.  The first deposit is due now.

All State / District Honor Band Auditions

We are hosting this event!!   All students will be required to serve 1 shift on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th.  We need 30 students present at any 1 time.  It's a big undertaking and a service to our area.  

Students interested in auditioning for All State and District honor band, should submit a $25 check to HHS Band to the band box in an envelope with your name and "All state auditions" on the envelope.  The deadline to register with us to audition is Friday, November 18th (day before Thanksgiving)

Auditions will take place Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28th at Huntsville High School!
District Honor Band is February 17-18, 2023 at Grissom High School.
All State Band is April 27-29, 2023 at the VBC in HUNTSVILLE!!!  Note that the concert on Saturday the 29th should conclude by 5:00 pm in time to attend prom later that evening if that applies to you.  

Old Band Uniforms
At the WINTER CONCERT on December 6th, you will have the opportunity to get an old HHS Band Uniform.  Seniors will be able to get one as a gift from the HHS Band (you must get it at the winter concert).  All other uniforms will be sold for a donation of $10 each to the band.

If you would like your specific uniform, please email Kelly Parrish in advance of the concert at kelly_parrish@hotmail.com.  Otherwise, you will be given a uniform at random. 

Any uniforms not purchased will be properly removed over Christmas Break.  

London Connection!
We had close to 160 people that have paid their first deposit and are going to London.  The next payment of $400 is due January 5th. Get your passport now!  It should be valid 6 months past our return date!!  

FAQ: 
 Can I still sign up?  
Yes - but you must pay for all missed deposits on your first payment or else you can't be locked into the trip.  At some point, there will be price increases, room assignments done, airline flights arranged, and other logistical things related to the trip completed.  After we do those things, anyone added will just be accommodated the best we can.  Our contract is for 150 people so we must be atleast at this number of travelers.  If you have not signed up, the sooner you can do this the better for us because numbers dictate many things!

When do you have to declare if you are doing land only or full trip?  
I don't have an exact date, but my best estimate is early Fall 2023.

Volunteer
We are in search of some parent assistance for London.  We will need some logistical help collecting copies of passports and developing a detailed manifest (for insurance and accountability) of every piece of equipment that will be shipped.  This is not immediate work, but may begin late Spring or early Fall. 

It is our wish that we have as many or ALL students go on this trip regardless of any financial situation.  There are many schools in this country (and at least 1 in Tennessee and North Alabama) that have gone on similar trips and had the backing of local community businesses, leaders, and individuals to have most or all of the student's trip paid for ALL students.  If this is something you feel passion about, we need you on our London Fundraising Committee who will seek 4, 5, and 6 digit donations from our community.

London Fundraising Committee

Seeking a small group of parents (3-5) for the good of all band students.  This committee's primary responsibility will be to seek out corporate donations to help ensure all band students go on this trip and do what we can to defer cost.

Qualifications for this committee:

• Passion for helping the entire group get to London and those that may need financial assistance going to London.  Money generated will be used both for those in financial need and split among all STUDENTS going on the trip.  
•  Motivated to approach community and business leaders by phone, email, or in person meetings asking for 5 digit or more donations.
• Be motivated to search for financial outlets with business leaders and community leaders in our community/area with persistence and patience
• Most of this can be done on your own time.  However, you may have to work around the schedule of those you contact.  An occasional meeting with directors or booster board may be needed.
• Work will begin ASAP and last 1 year.  
• Previous connections to business or community leaders is a plus, but not required.
• Be a positive representative of the band program and be able to articulate the importance of allowing all students to go on this once in a life time trip.

The scope of this committee is not to determine how these funds will be used - a separate committee exists for that purpose.  The money used from this committee will be given to students in need (through a committee selected to address this confidential issue - there will be a process for anyone interested).  The remaining funds will be split among all students going on the trip.  

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 6th - Christmas Concert ​

Who is that voice?  It could be you starting next year... 

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Happy Halloween!! Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - FIRST LONDON PAYMENT DUE!!  Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  WW Quintet performing at Board Meeting.
Wednesday - Off.  Halloween party after school for all band students until 5:00 pm (student organized)
Thursday - Fall Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium. Free!  Band Booster Payment #3 - remaining balance due.  
Friday  -  Pep Rally during the day.  Pep Band to Birmingham for Playoff game at Thompson HS.  

Fall Concert Information

When - This Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm.  
Where:  HHS Auditorium
Who:  All band students except Color Guard.  We could definitely use some color guard members to hand out programs if you are available!

What to wear:  Students should wear their CONCERT UNIFORM that was passed out earlier this year.  For male students this is your tuxedo with a white tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, cummerbund, black socks, and black dress shoes (or your marching shoes if needed).  Female students wear dresses with black dress shoes.

Hair should be neat and out of your face. 

Schedule for students:

6:15 pm - Call time at HHS 
6:30 pm - Symphonic Band warm up on stage and wind ensemble warms up in the band room.
7:00 pm - concert begins
~8:30 pm - Concert concludes.  

Gameday Information - Friday

Schedule

Pack/Load during 3A - Wind Ensemble class.
1:30 - All pep band students excused from class to come to the band room.
2:00 pm - Depart for Thompson High School
4:00 pm - Arrive at Galleria (Bring $$ for dinner)
5:15 pm - Depart Galleria
5:45 pm - Arrive at Thompson HS 
7:00 pm - Game starts
10:00 pm - Depart for home
12:00 am - Arrive back at HHS.  

What to wear
Band Polos with jeans.  You are welcome to wear a long sleeve shirt underneath or jacket/sweat shirt.  Band shirts or school colors are strongly encouraged.  

Other information

We are taking the trailer.
Bring money for dinner
Thompson High School is located at:  1932 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007

Seniors and leadership team had priority for the pep band.  From there, we filled in spots based on instrumentation needs and experience.  Students involved with the pep band know who they are at this point!

Pictures / Veteran's Day Parade

We have many reasons to do group photos with our marching band in full uniform.   In addition to doing this yearly, we also need a group photo for the London New Year's Day Parade to use and for the Wind Ensemble to use in their program for their AMEA performance on Friday, January 20th in Birmingham.   Now that we have these uniforms, we are beginning to make plans for this.  

We are looking at doing these in Big Spring Park the morning of the Veteran's Day Parade on Friday, November 11 (no school this day).  This is the most convenient time we can find to do this!  A schedule is coming, but plan on pictures around 8:30 am that morning with parade line up around 10:00 am.

New York Trip for Band Seniors - Spring Break.

We need to know your commitment to this trip and who may accompany you for our planning purposes.  This survey will close first things Monday morning.

https://forms.gle/KKjsxE9sHdjziU2f9

Old Band Uniforms
At the WINTER CONCERT on December 6th, you will have the opportunity to get an old HHS Band Uniform.  Seniors will be able to get one as a gift from the HHS Band (you must get it at the winter concert).  All other uniforms will be sold for a donation of $10 each to the band.

If you would like your specific uniform, please email Kelly Parrish in advance of the concert at kelly_parrish@hotmail.com.  Otherwise, you will be given a uniform at random. 

Any uniforms not purchased will be properly removed over Christmas Break.  

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, mail a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Friday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Parade and Group Pictures.

Tuesday, December 6th - Christmas Concert 

We begin every newsletter with... 

Top to bottom, the best performance yet of our 2022 Show!  Congratulations to the Seniors, to the Leadership Team, to the directors and crew... and especially the students who make up the mighty Crimson Panther Marching Band! 

Monday - Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Off.  Band Board Meeting.  Woodwind Quintet performing for school board meeting.  
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Marching Rehearsal 4-5:00 pm (1 hour only).  HCMS Halloween Concert at 6:00 pm at HCMS.  Mrs. Parker needs HHS students to judge Halloween costumes.
Friday  -  Football Game @Hazel Green

We will be transitioning to concert season after school rehearsals.   Symphonic Band rehearsals (Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm) will start Monday, October 24th.  Wind Ensemble after school rehearsals (Tuesday and Thursdays 4-5:30) will start next week (November 1st).

Playoff Information

After a confusing past few weeks, the football team made the playoffs as the #3 seed.   Congrats to Coach Fleetwood and our football team!   They will be playing the #2 Birmingham region seed Thompson High School in Alabaster on Friday, November 4th.  We have asked the school to provide us the funding for buses for this game.  More information coming.  We know there are unavoidable conflicts with theater students involved with Disenchanted.

Gameday Information - Friday

Schedule
Load trucks during classes - "B" Day Load
3:40 pm - School ends.  Make sure all equipment is loaded.  Go Eat Dinner or bring dinner to school.
5:00 pm - Meet back at school.
5:15 pm - Depart for Hazel Green HS in uniform.
6:00 pm - Arrive at Hazel Green HS.  Unload, warm up.
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium
7:00 pm -Game starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. 
10:15 pm - Depart 
11:00 pm - Return to HHS.  Don't not park on Billie Watkins St.  

What to wear
New Uniforms!    Black Bibbers, black under shirt, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, gauntlets, and shako.  We will give you your plume at the game.  

Color Guard uniform - your show uniform and accessories.

Other information

The game is at Hazel Green High School - 14380 US-231, Hazel Green, AL 35750

Pictures / Veteran's Day Parade

We have many reasons to do group photos with our marching band in full uniform.   In addition to doing this yearly, we also need a group photo for the London New Year's Day Parade to use and for the Wind Ensemble to use in their program for their AMEA performance on Friday, January 20th in Birmingham.   Now that we have these uniforms, we are beginning to make plans for this.  

We are looking at doing these in Big Spring Park the morning of the Veteran's Day Parade on Friday, November 11 (no school this day).  This is the most convenient time we can find to do this!  A schedule is coming, but plan on pictures around 8:30 am that morning with parade line up around 10:00 am.

New York Trip for Band Seniors - Spring Break.

We need to know your committment to this trip and who may accompany you for our planning purposes.  Please fill this form out by next Sunday.  Information on the trip is included in the form.  

https://forms.gle/KKjsxE9sHdjziU2f9

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, mail a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive. Click here to access google drive

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 1 - London Payment #1 Due!!
Wednesday, November 2 - Halloween Party after school - organized by our student social chairs.
Thursday, November 3 - Fall Concert!  Band Booster Fee Payment #3 Due - remaining balance.
Friday, November 4 - Playoff Game at Thompson High School in Alabaster. (pending funds)
Friday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Parade
Tuesday, December 6th - Christmas Concert 

New Uniforms and New Attitude!  Top to bottom, the verdict:  Best Performance Yet!  Thanks Marvin Millar for the images!

Gameday Information - Friday
Schedule
Load trucks during classes - "A" Day Load
3:40 pm - School ends.  Make sure all equipment is loaded.  Go Eat Dinner or bring dinner to school.
5:00 pm - Meet back at school.
5:15 pm - Depart for Austin HS in uniform.
6:00 pm - Arrive at Austin HS.  Unload, warm up.
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium
7:00 pm -Game starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. 
10:15 pm - Depart 
11:00 pm - Return to HHS.  Don't not park on Billie Watkins St.  

What to wear
New Uniforms are now in for both games and competitions.  Black Bibbers, black socks, black shoes, black gloves, gauntlets, and shako.  We will give you your plume at the game.  

Color Guard uniform - your show uniform and accessories.

Other information

The game is at Austin High School.  3004 Modaus Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Our simply sheets fundraiser has begun! Sales packets were handed out after marching practice on Friday.  If your student doesn’t march or didn’t get a packet, please have them pick one up in the band room.  All order forms with payment are due back in the band box by November 4. You can also have friends and family order on-line using our id# (SS 001181)Thank you for participating in this fundraiser and supporting the HHS band! 

https://www.simplysheets.net/order-online

​Final Marching Competition at Soddy Daisy - Saturday
Schedule

8:15 am - Band Room Open .
9:00 - 10:30 am rehearsal at HHS
10:30 am - 11:00 am  Pack and load trucks.
11:00 am-12:00 pm  Lunch in the Freshman Cafeteria - Taco Mama Taco/Nacho Bar (provided)
12:00 pm - Load underneath buses and meet.
12:15 pm - Depart for Chattanooga.
3:30 pm (Eastern time) - Arrive at Soddy Daisy HS!  Unload, Go watch bands, get in uniform, grab a quick snack.
4:55 pm - Everyone must be in uniform and ready to go at the buses/trucks.
5:15 pm - Warm up 
5:45 pm - Move to stadium
5:55 pm - Gate Time
6:00 pm - Performance.  Change into normal clothes (except those on field at awards ceremony) and be in the stands sitting together by 8:45 pm.  You will have time to eat at the concessions.
9:00 pm - Awards ceremony - Any students not riding back with us - Parents should check through Mrs. Beumer after the ceremony by the buses.
10:00 pm (Eastern Time) - Depart. 
11:15 pm (Central Time) - Arrive back at Huntsville High School.  Please don't park on Billie Watkins St.
Transportation
Charter Buses.
If you are not riding the bus home, make sure you check out with Mrs. Beumer after awards.

Location
The competition is located at Soddy Daisy HS in the Chattanooga area.  They are on Eastern time

618 Sequoyah Access Rd
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

What to wear:

Full New Uniform - black bibbers, black socks, black undershirt, black shoes, black gloves, gauntlets, and shako.  You will be given a plume.  

Color Guard is wearing show uniform just like we did at the previous competition.

We will not travel in uniform.  Feel free to bring long pants, jackets or sweatshirts to wear during awards, for the bus, or during rehearsal in the morning.

What you need to bring:

1.  Money for dinner at the concessions.
2. Water bottle to stay hydrated!
3. You are welcome to bring snacks on the bus.  We will eat lunch 11-12 and you won't be able to eat dinner until after we finish performing so it may be helpful to have some healthy snacks.  All drinks must have a screw on top.  Clean up after yourself!
4. Everything related to your performance including uniform, equipment/instrument, and accessories.  BLACK BIBBERS and black shirt.
5. Check the weather.  If you need a jacket/sweatshirt on the bus or in the evening, bring it!

Information for Parents 
We love having family and friends cheer us on at the competitions!  Please join us for all our competitions! 

General Etiquette at Competitions 

• Even though we are competing, be good supporters of all bands there.  Only say positive things!

•  Do not get up and move around while a band is performing.  Wait until a band is done performing before finding a seat.  I realize that not everyone does this, but it's good manners to do so.
• These competitions are the largest fundraiser for most of these bands.  Please know that in advance regarding ticket prices and concessions.  We want to support them.  
• All students must stay for awards and sit with the band unless special permission is granted by a director in advance for special circumstances.   The awards ceremony is a very important part of the event.

Spectator Ticket Price:  $10;   Parking is free.    

Parking -   See the map at school_aerial_map_tmi.pdf (editmysite.com)

Checking out students - If you would like to check your student out to ride home with you after awards is over, please do so at our buses.  They must check out with our chaperone coordinator, Mrs. Beumer or her designee. The stadium can be a very chaotic/crowded place after awards.   Please do not just "take your student" as we are accountable for every student at the event and can't leave until we know where every student is.   It can put us very behind schedule if we have to track down where students are.  This is for their safety.     

Other Information
Trojan Marching Invitational Schedule (competitionsuite.com)

Moving Forward

The week after our final competition (Oct 24-28) will look like this:
Monday - Symphonic Band Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - off  (no marching band or color guard sectional)
Wednesday - off (no percussion sectional)
Thursday- Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 pm
Friday - Game @Hazel Green

We will be transitioning to concert season after school rehearsals.   Symphonic Band rehearsals will start Monday, October 24th.  Wind Ensemble after school rehearsals (Tuesday and Thursdays 4-5:30) will start the next week (November 1st)

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, mail a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive.  It now includes the power point from the meeting on September 6th.  Click here to access google drive

Football Playoffs - Doubtful
I may have been a little ambitious in our playoff assessment last week.  After last Friday's loss to Sparkman, I believe our playoff chances took a big hit and it's now unlikely we will be in the playoffs.  The last region game is against Austin this Friday - they are the current first place team in our area.   

Upcoming Events
October 28th - Last regular season game @Hazel Green High School.

November 1 - London Payment #1 Due!!
November 2 - Halloween Party after school - organized by our student social chairs.

November 3 - Fall Concert!  Band Booster Fee Payment #3 Due - remaining balance.
November 11 - Veteran's Day Parade

Please check out our Huntsville High School Band store!  We have added new items with our updated logo. 
​
Custom Team Uniforms - Order Online | SquadLocker

Our cameras are everywhere chasing future HHS stars... Sunday's stop - the University of Alabama's Trombone Day, hosted by Dr. Jon Whitaker and the "RollSlide" Trombone Choir.    After a big football weekend with a road trip to Florence, a big TX A&M game Saturday - a 60 - count 'em 60 person trombone choir assembled in Tuscaloosa - including these great ambassadors of our school.  

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Marching Rehearsal 4-6 
Tuesday - Marching Rehearsal 4-6.  Color Guard Sectional 6-7
Wednesday - Percussion Sectional 4-5:30 pm 
Thursday - Game vs. Sparkman (Senior Night).
Friday  -  Marching Rehearsal 4-6.
Saturday - Competition at Muscle Shoals HS (Tennessee Valley Invitational)​

Gameday Information - Thursday

Schedule
Load trucks during classes - A Day Load
3:40 pm - School ends.  Make sure all equipment is loaded.  Go Eat Dinner.
5:30 pm - Meet at Milton Frank
5:45 pm - Warm up
6:40 pm - Line up for Pregame
6:50 pm - Pregame (may be shortened due to senior night)
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. 
10:00 pm - Dismiss 

What to wear
We are fitting everyone in the OLD BAND UNIFORM this week to wear on Thursday night for Senior Night.   You will not need white gloves or shakos.   We are leaving the door open for using it at our last games, although no decision has been made yet.  We will still wear our black bibbers and black shirts for competitions.

Color Guard uniform - your show uniform!

Other information

Halftime show will be shortened - we will only do the 4th movement followed by a ceremony recognizing our seniors.  

Since we are wearing the old band uniform, there is no need to bring a jacket (except Guard).

Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition - Saturday

Schedule
11:15 am - Band Room Open - please eat lunch/brunch before arriving.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm rehearsal at HHS
1:30-2:15 pm Pack, load trucks and underneath buses.  Do not load the top of the bus yet until we meet in the band room for announcements.
2:15 pm - Depart for Muscle Shoals on Charter Buses.  We will not travel in uniforms.
3:45 pm - Arrive.  Watch bands / eat dinner at concessions / change into uniform. Unload trucks.  Bring $$$$
6:05 pm - Everyone must be in uniform and ready to go at the buses/trucks.
6:20 pm - Warm up Site B
6:50 pm - Move to stadium
7:00 pm - Performance.  Change into normal clothes (except those on field at awards ceremony) and be in the stands sitting together by 8:15 pm.
8:30 pm - Awards ceremony - Any students not riding back with us - Parents should check through Mrs. Beumer after the ceremony.
10:00 pm - Depart. 
11:30 pm - Arrive back at Huntsville High School.  Please don't park on Billie Watkins St.

Transportation
Charter Buses.
If you are not riding the bus home, make sure you check out with Mrs. Beumer after awards.

Location
The Tennessee Valley Invitational is located at Muscle Shoals HS.  The stadium is located next to the middle school.

1900 Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661

What to wear:

We are wearing the all black bibbers and black band shirt just like we did at the previous competition.  Wear athletic shorts underneath.

Color Guard is wearing show uniform just like we did at the previous competition.

We will not travel in uniform.  Feel free to bring long pants, jackets or sweatshirts to wear during awards, for the bus, or during rehearsal in the morning.

What you need to bring:

1.  Money for dinner at the TVI concessions.
2. Water bottle to stay hydrated!
3. You are welcome to bring snacks on the bus especially for after the competition.  All drinks must have a screw on top.  Clean up after yourself!
4. Everything related to your performance including uniform, equipment/instrument, and accessories.  BLACK BIBBERS and black shirt.
5. Check the weather.  If you need a jacket/sweatshirt on the bus or in the evening, bring it!

Information for Parents 
We love having family and friends cheer us on at the competitions!  Please join us for all our competitions! 

General Etiquette at Competitions 

• Even though we are competing, be good supporters of all bands there.  Only say positive things!

•  Do not get up and move around while a band is performing.  Wait until a band is done performing before finding a seat.  I realize that not everyone does this, but it's good manners to do so.


• These competitions are the largest fundraiser for most of these bands.  Please know that in advance regarding ticket prices and concessions.  We want to support them.  


• All students must stay for awards and sit with the band unless special permission is granted by a director in advance for special circumstances.   The awards ceremony is a very important part of the event.

Spectator Ticket Price:  $10; children 6 and under are FREE.  Parking and programs are free.    Chaperones traveling with the band will receive passes.  We should not have an issue with this at this competition.  

Parking -   See the map at https://msband.org/tvi/

Checking out students - If you would like to check your student out to ride home with you after awards is over, please do so at our buses.  They must check out with our chaperone coordinator, Mrs. Beumer or her designee. The stadium can be a very chaotic/crowded place after awards.   Please do not just "take your student" as we are accountable for every student at the event and can't leave until we know where every student is.   It can put us very behind schedule if we have to track down where students are.  This is for their safety.     

Other information

You can get more information on the event on their website:  https://msband.org/tvi/

London Connection! - FIRST PAYMENT DUE NOV. 1!

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Please provide as many details as necessary with your payment on who is applies to.  For example, if I have 4 people going, I would make a payment for $800 and include in the memo every person going and their relationship to the student.  This helps us keep all of our records accurate!

Bob Smith, student
Jane Smith, Mother
Joe Smith, Dad
Jane Jones, Grandmother

 You can pay via Venmo, email a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

London information can be found in our google drive.  It now includes the power point from the meeting on September 6th.  Click here to access google drive

Football Playoffs
There is a good probability we will make the 1st round of the playoffs on Friday, November 4th.  Most likely, we would be traveling to Birmingham against a Birmingham area team (most likely Hoover or Thompson).   We are currently ranked 3rd in our region (4 out of 8 teams make the playoffs) and should know more after our game this Thursday against Sparkman.  

Band Seniors - NYC Trip

Band Seniors and families - I should have information out to you this week about a special trip for you during Spring Break.

Upcoming Events
October 21st - Game @Austin High School in Decatur
October 22nd - Marching Competition at Soddy Daisy High School in Chattanooga (Full Day Event).  Do not sign up for the ACT on this date unless you plan to provide your own transportation to Chattanooga.
October 28th - Last regular season game @Hazel Green High School.
November 1 - London Payment #1 Due!!
November 2 - Halloween Party after school - organized by our student social chairs.

November 3 - Fall Concert!  Band Booster Fee Payment #3 Due - remaining balance.
November 4 - Possible Playoff game.

Weekly Schedule 
Monday - Off
Tuesday - Marching Rehearsal 4-6.  Color Guard Sectional 6-7
Wednesday - Percussion Sectional 4-5:30 pm 
Thursday - LONDON PARADE INVITATION CEREMONY - 9:00 AM.  Marching Rehearsal 4-6.
Friday  -  e-learning day.  Football Game @Albertville (reminder this is a required game and is not optional)​

Fall Break Game - October 7th  (optional game)

I will be making plans for buses and trucks on Monday in response to this survey.  https://forms.gle/ZAikkhTJLf6A55Y38    Please fill out this form (1 response per student) regarding the Fall Break game so we know how many buses and trucks to take and plan for dinner.  We could use more percussion and trumpets!!

We plan to leave HHS in the late afternoon around 4:00 pm on Friday, October 7th - we will either stop for dinner or have dinner at the concession stand.  A full detailed itinerary will be coming before the game.  We should be back around 11:30 pm to HHS.

We plan to wear polos and khakis (color guard t-shirt).  

Bibbers
Make sure your name is on the inside of your bibbers on the white tag with a sharpie/permanent marker.  

Gameday Information - Friday

#### WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS GAME - PLEASE SIGN UP IN CHARMS OR CONTACT AUDREY BEUMER - ABEUMER09@GMAIL.COM - THANK YOU ###
Schedule
Today is an e-learning day! You will be excused from any live e-learning during 4th block.  It doesn't excuse you from any assignments.

2:45 pm - Meet in the HHS Band Room.  Load trucks.  Wear your black band shirt and athletic shorts.  Bring your uniform in it's bag.
3:30 pm - Depart for Albertville High School on School Buses.  We will not travel in uniform.
4:45 pm - Arrive at Albertville High School.  Eat dinner, get in uniform, and unload trucks.  Color Guard will travel in uniform.
            Dinner:  Albertville is opening their concession stand early to feed us.  They will have combo meals ready for us to purchase.  You             can choose from a chik-fil-a sandwich, 2 slices of pizza, a hamburger or hotdog.  The combo includes chips and a drink.  Th
            chik-fil-a combo is $8 and the other combos are $5.  They may also have some additional items to purchase at the concession             stand.  

6:00 - 6:30 pm  Warm up
6:40 - March in
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends. 
10:15 pm - Depart Albertville
11:30 pm - Arrive back at HHS.  Fall Break Begins!!!  We will send out a remind.  Please do not park on Billie Watkins St.

What to wear
We are wearing your black marching pants (bibbers), black socks, black shoes, and BLACK HHS Band shirt that you were given at the beginning of the year.  Wear athletic shorts under your bibbers.   

Color Guard uniform - your show uniform!

Other information

Our plan is to debut the last movement of the show for this game!  We finished the last movement this week and are working hard to put it all together for Friday.

This game is a required game for all marching band students.  It has been on the calendar since it was released.  Absences from this game must be approved by a director in advance and must follow our excused absence policy for it to be excused.  All other absences will be unexcused.

Bring your water bottle!

If it's cold, bring a jacket!
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September 29th - London Parade Acceptance / Visit from London Delegation

### WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DIRECT PARKING FROM 8AM-9AM
### WE NEED CAKE CUTTING/SERVING HELP FROM 845-10AM
### ALL OPPORTUNITIES ARE IN CHARMS OR CONTACT AUDREY BEUMER ABEUMER09@GMAIL.COM


All band students (marching and concert only) are excused from 1st and 2nd block on Thursday to participate in this event.   Students should wear your band polo and khakis to the event.  Color Guard should wear their color guard t-shirt and shorts.  This could change if our uniform arrives in time​​.

Students need to report to the bandroom by 8:20 am on Thursday to get equipment out and set up on stage.  We will perform starting at 8:45 am.

A reception with chik-fil-a, snacks, drinks, and cake will follow in the band room.  Media interviews will take place in the auditorium and lobby.

Parents/Family - If you plan to attend, please park in any available spot - preferably in the faculty parking lot off of Billie Watkins.  Know that some spots will be reserved for dignitaries.  You can sit in any open spot that's not reserved in the auditorium.  The HHS Band will be seated in the center, the HCMS band on the left and HJHS on the right.  There should still be plenty of seating in the lower and upper sections.  

HISTORIC INVITATION FOR TALENTED STUDENTS STRIKE UP THE BAND IN LONDON 

Bob Bone, Co-Founder and Chair, is to invite the Huntsville High School Marching Band to participate in London’s New Year’s Day Parade & Festival - at the turn of the year 2023/ 2024. 
He will be accompanied by Mr Steve Summers, Chair of the London Mayors’ Association, (former Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster), Mr Dean O’Blonsky, Senior American Consultant and Mr Bill Northen, Senior Director of International Participation. 

The high school marching band, and other musicians, will have a life-changing week in the historic city performing in the parade and immersing in a full educational programme visiting museums, historic sites, and places of architectural and artistic interest. 
The 2024 event will be one of the biggest and best in the event’s history, which spans five decades (80s -2020’s) and will be screened live across the World – including the USA on the PBS Network. 
 The festival concerts carry much cache – and utilises some of the most historic concert venues in London. 
Mr Bone is co-founder of London’s New Year’s Day Parade and Festival and The London International Choral Festival. He has been at the helm of both events in every year of their existence.  
In recognition of his work for London and its Boroughs Mr Bone was made an Honorary Member of the London Mayors’ Association in 2005 a distinction that has been bestowed on only five people in the 117-year history of the Association. 
The parade sees more than 8,000 performers from all corners of the globe entertain a street audience of around 500,000 – and a global TV and streaming audience of tens of millions. 
The public and Media are cordially invited to the ceremony; 
Time:  9:00 am 
Date:  Thursday, September 29th 
 Venue: Huntsville High School Auditorium 
London Connection!

London information can be found in our google drive.  It now includes the power point from the meeting on September 6th.  Click here to access google drive

The first payment of $200 is due by November 1, 2022.  Payments for family members should be clear as to your relation to a HHS band student especially if you have a different last name.  This will prevent confusion later on! Please indicate on the memo section of check or in a note when you turn it in.  If you are making multiple payments from 1 check, make sure you indicate who the payment is for.  You can pay via Venmo, email a check to our PO Box, or turn into the band box!

Upcoming Events

October 7th - Game @ Florence (optional game)

THURSDAY, October 13th - Game vs. Sparkman (Senior Night)
Saturday, October 15th - Marching Competition in Muscle Shoals (Full Day Event)
October 21st - Game @Austin High School in Decatur
October 22nd - Marching Competition at Soddy Daisy High School in Chattanooga (Full Day Event).  Do not sign up for the ACT on this date unless you plan to provide your own transportation to Chattanooga.
October 28th - Last regular season game @Hazel Green High School.