April 7, 2024 Newsletter
April 7, 2024
Director's Notes
Week at a Glance
Monday, April 8 - No Instruments Needed
Tuesday, April 9 - No instruments—except for Jazz Band (3:00-3:45)
Wednesday, April 10 - No Instruments Needed
Testing Schedule. This week I have been pulled in to help with testing each day. Please do not bring instruments Monday-Wednesday (except for Jazz Band members who will practice on Tuesday afternoon).
Solo/Ensemble. Congratulations to all of our students who participated in Solo and Ensemble festival this weekend! They represented HCMS very well! I will have results in the morning/after school for students to pick up!
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. Audition music and other important band information has been posted to the google drive. Auditions are May 6-10.
Thank you!
Emily Parker, Director of Bands
This Week:
Monday (4/8) -
Tuesday (4/9) - Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday (4/10) -
Thursday (4/11) -
Friday (4/12) -
Next week:
Monday (4/15) -
Tuesday (4/16) - Jazz Band Practice & Handels Spirit Night
Wednesday (4/17) -
Thursday (4/18) -
Friday (4/19) -
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!