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9/24/2023

Wow what a week!! From middle school Monday at the Frank to Friday night at the Joe to Saturday at the Rocket City Marching Competition, this awesome band has rocked it out all week. They are putting in the work and it is shows. Keep it up!!

Uniform Reminders

Please remember that the uniforms are dry clean only! You may get it cleaned, as needed, during the season but no washing at home. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly. kelly_parrish@hotmail.com
Also, everyone please make sure that the snaps at the bottom of the bibbers are completely snapped all the way up the pant leg on both sides. If you only snap the top snap, the legs will look poofy at the bottom. Nobody wants poofy legs so snap, snap.

Boston Butts

We are currently taking orders for our Boston Butt fundraiser now through October 24. Chuckwagon will be providing our butts this year and pick up will be on November 4 in front of the Freshman Academy from 9-11. You can use the attached flier to begin taking orders. Please attach money to order form before putting in band box. If using Venmo, please include name of buyer, name of band student, and boston butt in the memo line.
Click the link below for the order form
Untitled document (huntsvillehsband.com)

London apparel and Merch

The final order date for the London apparel will be October 20th. These can be paid through Venmo or a check in the band box.
London T-Shirt Sign Up (google.com)

Schedule for the week

Monday- Off
Tuesday- Marching Band rehearsal 4-6 Guard Sectional 6-7.
Wednesday- Off
Thursday- No rehearsal. Game vs. Jemison at Milton Frank Stadium.  The school announced Friday that this game has been changed to Thursday.
Friday Off. E-learning day. London Instrument form due Oct 1.

Fall Break Schedule

Thursday, October 5 - Game vs. Albertville at Milton Frank
This is an optional game, but we need people to play!!! If you are in town and can play, please sign up here so we know how to be prepared for this game. Sign up here:  https://forms.gle/Q3SeFTP2FvSH4hQj6
5:00 - 5:45 pm Band Room open. Load trailer with tubas, percussion and any other equipment needed. Anyone that needs to come to the band room to get equipment or load equipment should come during this time.

6:00 pm Meet at Milton Frank and unload
7:00 pm Game starts
9:30 pm Game ends.

We will not be doing halftime or pregame on the field - just playing in the stands.

Uniform: Polos and khakis (we may change to blue jeans if temperature necessitates this). You may bring jackets/sweats if it's a cool night. School colors always preferred!

Food - We will allow you to visit the concession stand after halftime if you would like at this game as a perk for playing with us at Fall Break

Gameday Information - Thursday
Schedule
8:30 am - arrive to school as normal. Make sure you have all of your uniform and accessories unless you plan to go home after school.
Load Trucks - "A" Day Load with pep rally
3:40 pm - School dismisses.
5:15 pm - Trucks arrive.
5:30 pm Meet at Milton Frank and unload trucks.
5:45 pm - Warm ups - Section and band warm ups
6:40 pm - Enter Stadium. Pregame.
7:00 pm - Game Starts
~9:30 pm - Game ends, load, and dismiss. We will need to unload the trucks back at school so our equipment is safe over Fall break

Food
Eat before/after the game.
Bring your water bottle to the game!

Uniform
Full band uniform. Color Guard will wear STADIUM UNIFORM (with black leggings). Bring your uniform in your garment bag with all accessories (shoes, black socks, shako, gloves, gauntlets).

Hair should be pulled back out of your face (including guys with long hair) and no jewelry. Pierced ears can be covered with band aids.

Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 5th - Game vs. Albertville at Milton Frank (Fall break - optional game)
Wednesday, October 11th - Homecoming rehearsal 4-5 pm
Thursday, October 12th - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 13th - Homecoming Game vs. Florence at Milton Frank
Friday, October 20th - Game @Sparkman HS
Saturday, October 21st - Competition @Hoover HS in Birmingham (Full day)
Friday, October 27th - Game vs. Austin @Alabama A&M (school buses)
Saturday, October 28th - Competition in Rome, Ga (full day)

London Connection!
London emails are now being sent through a separate email/newsletter. If you are going and not receiving these, please let us know.

Instrument form for students is due October 1st. There is a scale and measuring tape at school on the band table starting Monday if anyone needs it!