This Week's Newsletter

Director's Notes

Thank you all for your support at our Spring Concert! I am so proud of our students for all their progress over this past year. It’s hard to believe another school year has come and gone, but it has been a wonderful one and I am thankful for and appreciative of all of you!  

• Special thanks to our Band Board members! We so appreciate your giving of your time and talents to assist us throughout the year! 

• FEES DUE: We still have some Fair Share (all grades) and Uniform (7th grade) payments that have not been turned in.  Emails have been sent if this applies to your student. These may be paid via cash, check (HCMS Band) or on My School Fees. Thank you for your prompt assistance with this important matter!

• UNIFORMS: We have received about 80% of the concert uniforms so far. Please be sure your 7th and 8th grade students return these items promptly so we can avoid charging for them.  There is a uniform rack outside the band room where they can be turned in. 

• SUMMER RENTALS: If you have a 6th or 7th grader who is returning to band next year and will be using a school instrument, we ask for a Summer Rental Fee of $40.  It is CRUCIAL that students have access to an instrument over summer break.  Otherwise, they return in August and have to start over completely - falling behind to the point where it is very difficult to catch up.  This must be collected before the instrument can be reissued.

Thank you! 

Emily Parker, Director of Bands

Reminders

• Rising 9th Graders - HHS Band Rookie Camp is from Tuesday, May 28 to Friday, May 31 from 8-12 in the HHS Band Room for those planning to be in MARCHING BAND!

• Rising 6th Graders.  Do you know any rising 6th graders who will be joining the band?  Have them check out our website for more information on instrument tryouts, performances, and all things HCMS 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. 

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!