April 14, 2024 Newsletter
April 14, 2024
Director's Notes
Week at a Glance
Tuesday, April 16 - Jazz Band (3:00-3:45)
Thursday, April 18 - Spirit Night at Handel’s Jones Valley!
Solo/Ensemble. Congratulations to all of our students who participated in Solo and Ensemble! Our Jazz Band received superior ratings, and all of our students involved (over 100 events!) received superior or excellent ratings - the two very best you can earn! Very proud of our students for taking on this extra challenge!
Spring Fundraiser. Thank you to all who supported our Spring Fundraiser! We appreciate your help!
Upcoming Tests.
7th and 8th Grade - Db Concert Scale due Friday in Schoology
6th Grade - We will be completing our Solo performances for the class during class time this week.
Save the Date. The Spring Concert will be Thursday, May 16! This will be a required performance for all band students. Please be sure you’ve marked the date!
Rising 9th Grade HHS Band. Be sure to check out the Google Drive with all important information about the Huntsville High School Band: google drive. See information below for upcoming events (e.g., auditions, rookie camp, band camp).
Thank you!
Emily Parker, Director of Bands
This Week:
Monday (4/15) -
Tuesday (4/16) - Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday (4/17) -
Thursday (4/18) - Handels Spirit Night
Friday (4/19) -
Next week:
Monday (4/22) -
Tuesday (4/23) - Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday (4/24) -
Thursday (4/25) -
Friday (4/26) -
Reminders
2024-2025 HCMS Band Parent Association Board. 6th & 7th Grade Parents are you interested in becoming a bigger part of the amazing HCMS Band? Many of our current board members are parents of 8th graders so we will have several positions opening up. These positions have different skill sets and varying levels of commitment. A listing of our current board members and their responsibilities can be found here. If you are interested or considering volunteering, please send an email to hcovemsband@gmail.com.
April 18th, 6 to 8 PM
HCMS Band Spirit Night at Handel’s Ice Cream / Jones Valley
HCMS Band Spirit Night at Handel’s Ice Cream / Jones Valley
Stop in for a sweet treat at Handel’s in Jones Valley (1303 Four Mile Post Rd SE) and support the HCMS band! From 6pm to 8pm on April 18, Handels will donate a percentage of your purchase to our band when you mention us at checkout.
Important Dates for 8th Graders (Rising 9th Grade HHS Band)
Color Guard Auditions. April 29-May 3, 4:00 to 6:00 PM @ Huntsville High School. For all interested in being in Color Guard
Concert Band Auditions. May 6 - 10, After School @ Huntsville High School. Required audition for placement for all band students
Marching Percussion Auditions. May 10-11, Friday: 4-8 & Saturday: 8:30-12:30 @ Huntsville High School. Required for all percussion in marching band
Rookie Camp. May 28-31, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, @ Huntsville High School. Required for new members, leadership team, Color Guard Camp
Make-up Rookie Camp. July 10-12, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM @ Huntsville High School. New members that did not attend Rookie Camp
Marching Percussion Camp. July 10-12, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ Huntsville High School. Required for percussion in marching band
Band Camp Week #1. July 15-19, All Day @ Huntsville High School. Required for all marching band students
Band Camp Week #2. July 22-26, All Day @ Huntsville High School. Required for all marching band students. Band Camp on July 26th will dismiss at noon.
DCI in Murfreesboro (Optional). July 26, Afternoon/Evening, Meet at HHS and ride bus to Murfreesboro. Additional Cost.
Reminders for Daily Band Class Success:
All Band Members:
Ensure your name is on all band instruments, books and supplies. With so many coming in and out of the room each day, it really helps to be sure everyone keeps up with their things!
Add Flair to your instrument case to make it easier to find!
Don't forget your pencil and band folder.
Beginning Band: bring your Red Tradition of Excellence Book 1 daily (Available at all local music stores and on Amazon)
Symphonic Band (7th/8th Grade): bring your Blue Tradition of Excellence Book 2 daily (Available at local music stores and on Amazon)
Clarinet / Sax Players: Have at least 3 good reeds (strength 2.5) with you
Percussionists: Bring your drumsticks, yarn mallets, rubber mallets, bell (hard) mallets and stick bag
Contact Ms. Parker with questions!