January 14, 2024 Newsletter
January 14, 2024
Director's Notes
We've had a good week back. Plans for this week and upcoming events include:
Jazz Band will practice Tuesday, January 16 from 300-345
All District/All State Auditions are coming up (Saturday, January 27). Those who signed up remember to keep practicing your scales in addition to the lyrical and technical pieces.
All District/All State Help Session will be held on Wednesday, January 17 from 3-345
For Love of Music Workshop will be held on Thursday, February 1 afterschool for all 7th/8th Graders.
Thank you!
Emily Parker, Director of Bands
This Week:
Monday (1/15) - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Tuesday (1/16) - Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday (1/17) - All State Help Session
Thursday (1/18) -
Friday (1/19) -
Next week:
Monday (1/22) -
Tuesday (1/23) - Jazz Band Practice
Wednesday (1/24) -
Thursday (1/25) - All State Help Session
Friday (1/26) -
Important Dates for 8th Graders (Rising 9th Grade HHS Band)
Huntsville High Band Interest Meeting. February 15 @ 6:00 PM in HHS Band Room. For all those planning to be in the 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!