April 21, 2024 Newsletter
April 21, 2024
Director's Notes
Week at a Glance
Tuesday, April 23 - Jazz Band (3:00-3:45)
Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27-All State Band (selected students only)
Congratulations to Joshua Hutcherson and Braden Taylor for being selected for the All State Honor Band!
Scale Club Update (7th and 8th grade) - Tonight (Sunday) is the deadline for 9 scales to earn a Bojangles biscuit! These can be put in Schoology.
Thank you to all who supported our Handel’s Spirit Night! We appreciate your help and support!
7th and 8th Grade - Db Concert Scale was due Friday in Schoology. Please be sure your student has submitted!
6th Grade - We will start music vocabulary quizzes this week in class.
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!
7th & 8th Grade Uniform Turn-in. All uniforms must be turned in by Monday, May 20. Students may start bringing their uniforms back on Friday, May 17 (i.e., the day after the concert). Please make sure all components are included in the hanging bag to include the steel hanger and the necklace with necklace bag and dress or ties with the tux shirt, pants, and vest. We will notify you of any missing items/associated charges
Rising 9th Grade HHS Band. Be sure to check out the information below regarding upcoming Auditions. All important information about the Huntsville High School Band is available on the 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 (4/22) -
Tuesday (4/23) - Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday (4/24) -
Thursday (4/25) - All State Band
Friday (4/26) - All State Band
Next week:
Monday (4/29) -
Tuesday (4/30) - Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday (5/1) -
Thursday (5/2) -
Friday (5/3) -
Reminders
HHS Band Audition/Placements for 24-25 are coming up soon for any 8th grader planning to continue on with band in High School! Audition music was sent out after spring break to each middle school director and can also be found by clicking here! All students in band must complete a placement audition in order to be in a performing band class.
We stagger times to prevent you from having to wait too long to audition. If you cannot come on your assigned time/date, please email Mr. Tankesley at stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org and we will find a time that works. Auditions must take place sometime during the week of May 6-10!
Monday, May 6 Woodwind Auditions 4:00 pm at HHS Band Room.
Saxophones 4:00 pm
Flutes - 4:30 pm
Clarinets, bassoon, oboe - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 7 Brass Auditions 4:00 pm at HHS Band Room.
Trombones - 4:00
Trumpets - 4:30
Horns/euphoniums/tubas - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 8 Make-up Auditions at 4:00 pm HHS Band Room (email director at stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org)
Thursday, May 9 Concert Percussion Auditions 4:00 pm at HHS Band Room - ALL percussion!
Friday, May 10 Marching Percussion Auditions 4:00 - 8:00 pm HHS Band Room. All percussion students who want to be in the marching band must attend both Friday and Saturday to have a spot in the show.
Saturday, May 11 Marching Percussion Auditions 8:30 am - 12:30 pm HHS Band Room. All percussion students who want to be in the marching band must attend both Friday and Saturday to have a spot in the show.
After auditions, the next big event is Rookie Camp from Tuesday, May 28 to Friday, May 31 from 8-12 in the HHS Band Room for those planning to be in MARCHING BAND!
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.
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.t information about the Huntsville High School Band
visit the google drive.
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!