March 17, 2024 Newsletter

Director's Notes

Welcome Back!  I hope that everyone has had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break!  Excited to start up another quarter with our amazing band students as we prepare for a fantastic concert on May 16!

• Week at a Glance

  • Tuesday, March 19 - Jazz Band (3:00-3:45)

  • Thursday, March 21 - Band Room Open - Solo & Ensemble Practice (3:00-3:45)

 The Band Room will also be open Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:30-7:50 for Solo & Ensemble practice if anyone would like to use it.

• Solo and Ensemble.  Thank you to all who registered for Solo and Ensemble Festival!  I have turned in our registration and will let you know times as soon as I receive them from our District.  

• Spirit Night.  Join us this Tuesday at Five Guys from 4-8 PM.  Just mention "HCMS Band" for a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the band. 

• Spring Fundraiser. Our Spring Fundraiser will be March 25 through April 7 with Charleston Wraps. Take a sneak peek at their product lines [here].

• Rising 9th Grade HHS Band: Be sure to check out the Google Drive with all important information about the Huntsville High School Band: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WrAl8R35GMiXDiaOI4mN3Nx3HjVKxgFO?fbclid=IwAR26ZV93HTZmd-xqgol2xzaA3rMXzrf-awhL0RvzdjhOZ7oHeof1plDBBQA

• • The steps to joining the HHS Band are:

    1. Register for the correct courses. Concert Band II and Marching Band II (year long class- 1.0)

    2. Turn in a band contract by March 29th (also in the google drive)

    3. Complete a placement audition the first week of May. Audition Music will be released after spring break.

    4. Attend rookie camp (marching band only)

Thank you! 

Emily Parker, Director of Bands

Reminders

• Spring Concert Date Change.  In order to prevent a conflict with the Athletic Banquet, the Spring Concert will be moved to May 16 at 6:00 (call time 5:30) in the Huntsville High School Auditorium. The Spring Concert is a requirement for all band students.

• 8th graders - Huntsville HS Band Contracts - Due Friday, March 29.  You can find the electronic copy of our band contract here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U-DueIerDEAAvZlmydlNcug0FwaEzZYZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108710958216948422446&rtpof=true&sd=true>.  Contracts can be emailed back to us at Stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org, placed in the box labeled "Band Contracts" in the Huntsville HS band room, or given to your middle school director.  These contracts are essential in determining numbers for marching band and other classes for next year. Email stuart.tankesley@hsv-k12.org  if you have any questions.

• 8th graders - Huntsville HS Band Audition Music. Audition music will be released early this week (March 18-22). It will be placed in our Google drive and we will also get copies to our middle school band directors.  Here is the link to our Google drive where all our information about our program can be found and where the audition music will be posted. <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WrAl8R35GMiXDiaOI4mN3Nx3HjVKxgFO>    Auditions are May 6-10.

• 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)

Band Contracts Due.  Band Contracts are due by March 29 and can be turned in to Ms. Parker or emailed to Stuart Tankesley. 

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.

For important information about the Huntsville High School Band: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WrAl8R35GMiXDiaOI4mN3Nx3HjVKxgFO?fbclid=IwAR26ZV93HTZmd-xqgol2xzaA3rMXzrf-awhL0RvzdjhOZ7oHeof1plDBBQA