Spartan Regiment Update 2/8/21

 

  Monday:  

• Indoor Drumline Rehearsal 5 - 8:30 pm     

Tuesday:  

• Guard Rehearsal 5-7:30 pm
• Indoor Winds Rehearsal 5-7 pm - Indoor Facility

Wednesday:  No Rehearsal     

Thursday:  

• Indoor Drumline Rehearsal 4:30-6 pm
• Indoor Winds Rehearsal 5-7 pm - Indoor Facility

Friday:  

• Guard Rehearsal 5-7:30 pm 

Band Pictures Makeup - Wednesday, February 10th

LAST chance to be a part of the 2020-2021 CHS Band Photo and Senior Photo is THIS Wednesday. 4:30-5pm. 

SENIORS will need their band jersey, track pants, & band shoes for the senior picture.

2021 Solo and Ensemble

Our BISD Solo and Ensemble contest will be Mon, May 17th at Centennial HS.  All wind & percussion players are required to perform at least a solo. Students who take private lessons should work with their teacher to pick out a solo appropriate for them. Seniors who perform a Class 1 solo and earn a division one rating at the contest have the opportunity to compete for Scholarship Money. (Senior Recital Wed, May 19th)

UIL Concert  Band and Rehearsals

UIL Concert & Sightreading preparation has already begun in daily classroom rehearsals. Eligibility for UIL Concert & Sight-Reading contest is determined by band grades (including passoffs), attendance, and class participation. Student Commitment/Survey form must be on file. 

• Morning Rehearsals begin the week of February 15th (Tuesday through Friday)
• Concert Horns 7am-8:30am
• 6:30am band opens; arrive by 6:50am; in seats by 6:55am; start 7am

Band Class Passoff Schedule - TEST GRADES

Passoff assignments are TEST grades. Students may retest to receive up to full credit, but students must retest before the end of the 6 weeks.

Important Spring Dates

• March 25th Incoming Freshmen Meeting 7pm Seminar E
• April 8th Indoor Winds Showcase Concert 7pm - CHS Arena
• April 20-21 UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest @ BHS Arena
• April 24th Senior BBQ Location TBA
• April 27th CHS Band Spring Concert 7pm - CHS Arena
• May ??? Band Banquet - Outdoor Venue TBA
• May 17th Solo and Ensemble Contest - CHS (after school)
• May 19th Senior Solo Scholarship Recital - CHS (after school)

Pay Band Fees Online

Indoor Drumline and Winterguard Fees READY to be PAID

It's important to stay on track with the band fees.  We purchase a lot of items for the students & pay for marching techs, colorguard techs, percussion techs, & masterclass teachers.  Most of the money is spent in August. If you need a different financial arrangement than the $100 per month please email Mr. Klein.  Please make your payments online in Cut Time with a debit/credit card.**You MUST create a username & password first**

Winterguard Fees

$150 - Due Feb 1st

$150 - Due March 1st

Indoor Drumline Fees

$50 - Due Feb 1st

$50 - Due March 1st

That's all for now! 

Mr. Klein