Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Spartan Regiment Update 7/5/21

 Hello Spartan Regiment Family,

Make sure you practice your music, marching and keep physically active this summer. Don't veg out playing video games the whole summer! Try to spend some time outside to get acclimated to the hotter weather so August camp won't be a shock to the system. Drink lots of water when outdoors.

BLITZ Fundraiser - Ends July 4th ($33k & Counting!!)

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated. We raised $35,036!! Great job everyone. The winners of the Texas de Brazil dinner are: (Trombones: Elise Lewis, Aaron Browder, Leanna Damaso, Matthew Winchester, Trey-Brandon Wing, Matthew Fournier, Ethan Tomme, & Grady Dishko; Friends: Ryan Harkcom and Ryder Huskins) Congratulations! Thursday, August 5th at 7pm is the tentative date for the dinner.



Upcoming Events:

In Person Summer Band Camps: July and August 2021-2022


July Band Camp (ONLY Guard & Percussion) (Lunch 11:30am to 1pm)

  • Monday, July 19th through Friday, July 23rd 8am to 5pm

August Band Camp (Lunch 11:30am to 1pm)

  • Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30th 8am to 5pm
  • Monday, August 2 through Friday, August 6th 8am to 5pm
  • Monday, August 9 through Friday, August 13th 8am to 5pm
  • Monday, August 16 through Tuesday, August 17th 8am to 5pm


DCI Semi-Finals Live Viewing Party - TBA August

  • Optional, but highly encouraged


Agoge Camp Performance - Monday, August 16th @ 6:00 PM

  • 10th - 12th Graders

  • Band Jersey and Black Khaki Shorts

Pirate's Cove Band Party -- Tuesday, August 17th 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  • Pirate's Cove with BHS

  • Pizza served @ 6:00 PM

  • Address: 2461 S Burleson Blvd. Burleson, TX 76028


Meet the Spartans - Saturday, August 14th (Tentative)

5:00 PM - Arrive and get dressed into full uniform

5:30 PM - Full Band Picture in Arena

5:45 PM - Change into Hot Weather Uniform

6:10 PM - Block up

6:15 PM - Step off to CHS Football Stadium

6:30 PM - Meet the Spartans


Meet the BISD Bands!  Saturday, August 21st (Tentative)

3:15 PM - Pit & Tubas load up at CHS Band Hall

3:40 PM - Truck leaves CHS to travel to BISD STADIUM

4:00 PM - EVERYONE Call Time - Unload Truck & set up for rehearsal

MEET AT BISD STADIUM on your own - carpool if needed Wear CHS Band Shirt & Black Khaki Shorts/Bring water jug Bring instruments/equipment with you

4:30 PM - Spartan Regiment Rehearsal in Stadium

6:30 PM - Hot Dog Social with BHS Boosters selling merchandise

8:00 PM - Elk Band & Spartan Regiment Performances

8:45 PM - Est. End Time - Tubas and Pit load, Everyone else - instrument home


2021-2022 Spartan Regiment Leadership Team


LEADERS - Please make sure your calendar is clear for the following dates this summer:
  • Sat July 17th - Leadership Training All Day
  • Work Days - July 20-21; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Band Registration - PAST DUE


(URGENT: Staff loses Skyward Communication May 30th)
It's time to register to be a part of the 2021-2022 Spartan Regiment! The information provided in this form is then put into our CutTime system to communicate Regiment Updates, pay band fees, process instrument check-outs, T-shirt sizes, uniform sizes...etc.

IMPORTANT - we will import NEW member information in CutTime. 
  • You will receive an email to create your own username and password. Please don't sign-up through their website, it can create a duplicate account.

UIL Physical DUE AUGUS 1st!

  • UIL is requiring all marching band students to get a physical. 
  • All Marching Band members NEED a Physical on file with Mr. Klein by AUGUST 1st..  
  • Please see Mr. Klein's email for a link that contains frequently asked questions about UIL Physical and how it's being implemented.

Offsite Summer Band Camp


Up to 12, $150 scholarships are available through the Centennial Band Boosters for Students who wish to attend an Offsite Band/Music/Guard Summer Camp. Such as: Baylor Band Camp, Texas State Band Camp, UNT Percussion Camp, MA Summer Camp (Guard), and Music For All Band Camp. Please complete the application below and submit to the band directors and booster board for review. You will be notified if you have been selected for a scholarship.

Band Fees - READY to be PAID through CutTime


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 $125 per month please email Mr. Klein.  ALL payments must be made online through CutTime


Upcoming payments:

  • 2nd $125 due Thursday, July 1st

  • Percussion Usage Fee - $75 or Instrument Usage Fee - $25 per semester

    *At this time all payments will be made in CutTime with debit/credit card* Reach out to Mr. Klein for more information.


Need HELP with CUTTIME?


How to Setup your Username and Password


How to Pay Your Band Fees with a Credit Card


ACT/SAT Dates PLEASE READ:

The 2021-2022 ACT & SAT dates have been released. Please check our calendar before signing up for tests. There are MANY opportunities that do not conflict with Band/Drumline/Winds/Colorguard contests where we need 100% of our members. We have added all these good dates to our Google Calendar so you can see how they line up.


Good SAT Dates:

Aug 28, Dec 4, May 7, June 4


Good ACT Dates:

July 17, Sept 11, June 11


Conflicting SAT Dates (Do not sign up for these):

Oct 2 Marching Contest ALL DAY INCLUDING MORNING

Nov 6 Possible Marching Contest Date

March 12 - Possible Guard Contest or Drumline/Winds Camp (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)


Conflicting ACT Dates (Do not sign up for these):

Oct 23 - UIL AREA contest; this determines if we go to state marching contest!!!

Dec 11 - Possible Drumline & Winds Camp (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)

Feb 12 - Possible Drumline/Winds/Guard Contest Date (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)

April 2 - Possible Drumline/Winds/Guard Contest Date (don't sign up if you are in one of these groups)



Marching Contest and Performance Dates:


These dates are required for ALL Spartan Regiment Marching Band members regardless of role/position.  Please clear the whole day and do NOT sign up for the ACT or SAT or go on vacation on these dates. We need 100% of our team to be successful.  It is a Test Grade; unexcused absence is a 0.

  • Sat, Sept 25 - BOA Austin (All Day @ Kelly Reeves Stadium)

  • Sat, Oct 2 - TBA Marching Contest

  • Sat, Oct 9 - BOA Dallas Regional (All Day @ Pennington Stadium)

  • Tues, Oct 12 - UIL Region 30 Marching Contest (Time TBA @ TBA)
  • Sat, Oct 16 - TBA Marching Contest or Stadium Rehearsal

  • Sat, Oct 23 - UIL Area Marching Contest (All Day; Location TBA)

  • Sat, Oct 30 - BOA Waco Regional (All Day @ Waco ISD Stadium)

  • Mon, Nov 1 - Tues, Nov 2 -UIL State Marching Contest (Times TBA; Alamo Dome)




That's all for now! 


Mr. Klein