Band Update for 8/15 - 8/21

We are looking forward to seeing all our band and guard members in class this week as we hit the official start of the 2022-2023 school year! A few notes for the week:
 
Morning / Evening Rehearsals
Classes this week run on an All-Block Schedule, meaning hours 1-7 meet every day. This week marching band will rehearse Thursday and Friday morning beginning at 7 AM and Thursday evening from 6-8:30 PM. Students should report to the Band Lot at 7 AM. Please bring appropriate marching footwear and we suggest a change of clothes. Students will always be dismissed during 1st block to have sufficient time to change prior to their next class.
 
This is a unique schedule due to the start of school. On normal weeks, marching band rehearses Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM and then of course Thursday evenings.
 
Back to School Performances
Drumline will perform on Tuesday morning, August 16 beginning at 7 am to welcome our 9th grade students.
 
Leadership and volunteers will perform at 9:45 am on Tuesday, August 16 for the 9th grade kick off assembly. Look for sign-ups and details in the Band App.
 
Mattress Sale
Our largest and most important fundraiser of the year! Please look for sign-ups this week to assist with the sale. We also need YOUR continued help promoting the sale via social media and word of mouth in your neighborhood. We still have fliers and yard signs available. These can be picked up from the band room at any time.
 
London Trip Update
Please see an important update regarding our London Tour HERE.

KSHSAA Forms
Please also make sure you have uploaded your KSHSAA Physical and Participation packet by Monday, August 15.
 
KSHSAA Physical – Required for all band members. Due no later than August 15.
KSHSAA Participation Forms – Online forms required of all band members. Due no later than August 15.
 
Upcoming Events
 
This Week
Tuesday, August 16
Drumline performance for Transition Day: 7-8 AM
Leadership Team / Volunteer Performance for 9th Grade Assembly: 9:45 AM
 
Color Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 PM
 
Thursday, August 18
Morning Marching Rehearsals begin at 7 AM
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Next Week
Thursday, August 25
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
 
Two Weeks
Thursday, September 1
Evening Marching Band Rehearsal 6-8:30PM
Marching Band Picture & Full Uniform Run Through
 
London New Year’s Day Parade Registration Deadline
 
Looking Ahead
Friday, September 9 – First Home Football Game