January 7, 2024 Newsletter

Director's Notes

Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a wonderful, relaxing holiday!

• There will be testing this week so our schedule will be a little different.  Please be sure your students bring their instruments each day.  If for any reason that plan changes, I’ll be sure to let you know via email and Facebook, as well as inform the students in class.

• Jazz Band will practice Tuesday, January 9 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 Thursday, January 11 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

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!