This Week's Newsletter

Director's Notes

• FOOTBALL GAMES  A HUGE THANK YOU to all who volunteered for the first volunteer football game.  They represented us so well!  We are doing another volunteer game this Tuesday at 6:30 (Call Time 6:00 p.m.).  Please sign up on the link below (if you have not already done so) by Monday evening so we are sure we have all equipment and everything we need for the game!

  • • Students who volunteer will receive a bonus 100 test grade for each additional game they attend.  Students who do not volunteer to participate will not be penalized and will be marked exempt from that performance. 

    • Please sign up here for any additional football games your student can help with https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2gpzaNMvHtSwUH4Nx-RUcGMqcL6AZ_soMg7loSazHp64pBA/viewform

I know our students are very involved and multi-talented - but if they are available for or planning to be at the additional games, I would greatly appreciate any and all that can come out and help!  We want to represent ourselves as best we can! Thank you for considering and for those who are giving extra help!

• JAZZ  Due to conflicts the next two Mondays, Jazz will be meeting on Thursdays for the next two weeks.  I realize this is a change in schedule and some students may not be able to attend - but please do your best so we can continue moving forward.  Thank you!

• HCMS VS WHITESBURG (6:30) - TUESDAY GAME: 

  • WHO: 7th and 8th Grade Band Students (Volunteer Game - Please sign up HERE) 

  • WHAT TO WEAR: Band T-shirt/Hoodie, Khaki Shorts/Pants, Tennis Shoes

  • WHAT TO BRING: Instrument (please leave case in car), flip folder with music, lyre, bottle of water

  • WHERE: Milton Frank Stadium

  • WHEN: Call Time is 6:00 p.m. - We meet by the Front Gate at MIlton Frank Stadium. The game will last until roughly 8:15 - depending on when the game starts.  

  • Additional Info

    • We will not be taking a bus to these games.  We ask parents to transport their children to Milton Frank Stadium and home afterwards.  

    • Chaperones - If you are available to chaperone, please indicate on the Google Form or email hcovemsband@gmail.com.  (For HCMS away games, chaperones will need to purchase a ticket on GoFan.) 

    • Parents who would like to attend the game will need to purchase tickets online at GoFan. Tickets typically "go live" on Go Fan on game days. 

    • Please remember that Milton Frank has a clear bag policy for all guests!

    • The game should last until about 8:15 - depending on when we get started and whether or not they take heat breaks.  Students may bring phones to text you before the 4th quarter.  (Please plan to be in the vicinity for pick-up around 8:15 so we can get all students home in a timely manner.) 

    • Percussion students will get their equipment off of the band trailer when they arrive and are responsible for loading it back up when we leave.  Percussion will need to stay until we are sure everything has been loaded up.

    • Housekeeping issues for football games:

      • Students should bring a bottle of water for the stands and are welcome to wear sunglasses.  

      • We will not be eating food in the stands and greatly appreciate your assistance with that matter.

      • Please encourage students to use the restroom before the game.  

      • Students may have phones with them so they can notify you when the game is about to end but all phones must be put away during the game itself.  

• Band T-Shirt Order Hoodies were picked up on Thursday and will be sorted and distributed in class as soon as possible.  Thank you for your patience - our company has been a little behind but we will definitely have them all in well before they are needed. 

• OPPORTUNITY - 6th GRADE/BEGINNING BAND:  Our Beginning Band members are doing a fantastic job!  They have started playing their first songs and are sounding terrific for this point in the year!  We are inviting our Beginning Band members to join us at the HCMS/HJHS Football Game on Monday, September 23 at 4:30 p.m.  This is not a requirement for beginning band members, but a great opportunity for them to perform!  Beginners will be playing in the stands with the band and will be able to get the football experience!  They can also join us for Battle of the Bands against HJHS!  

Thank you! 

Emily Parker, Director of Bands