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03-11-10
 
Good Morning Band Parents and Students,
 
I hope everyone is doing well!
 
Our Pre-UIL Concert went well this past Tuesday.  We received some great comments and critique from our judges and we are ready to fix and clean our programs.
 
I have a few things.
 
1.  Remember, our sectional schedule is:
 
Mondays 3:45-5:00 Full Wind Ensemble  
Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 Wind Symphony Flutes/Oboe/Clarinets/AltoSax/Trumpets/Horns
    Wind Ensemble B. Cl/Bassoon/Tenor/Bari Sax/Bones/Tones/Tubas/Perc.
Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 Full Wind Symphony  
    Full Symphonic   / Concert Band
Thursdays 3:45-4:45 Wind Symphony B.Cl/Bassoon/Tenor/BariSax/Bones/Tones/Tubas/Perc
    Wind Ensemble Flutes/Oboe/Clarinets/Alto Sax/Trumpets/Horns


When we return from the break we will only be about three weeks away from contest, so please make sure there is nothing scheduled on the days your student has these important rehearsals.  They are a required part of the class and are major grades.  Thanks!
 
Remember, the trip is a reward for all of the hard work…if the required work is not put in, then there can be no reward and students will not travel with the band.
 
2.  Trip Update:
 
Payments:  The final payment was due yesterday, Wednesday, 10 March.  If you are not paid in full, please take care of that immediately.  I keep saying there will be students whose trips are cancelled…SERIOUSLY, if payments are not taken care of, we have no choice but to cancel those trips.
 
Please pay online NOW…do not wait…
 

REMEMBER:
****Tuesday 3/23       7:00pm       MANDATORY TRIP MEETING FOR
EACHSTUDENT WHO IS GOING ON THE TRIP ANDONE OF HIS/HER PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
 

This meeting will be until about 9:30.  We will work to keep it short, but you want all of this information.  This meeting will give all details of the trip, plus all forms for medical releases, permission slips and rules will be signed and notarized.
 
****  If you are a current Notary and would be willing to help us, please let me know.  The more notaries, the quicker we are done.
 
Because of the number of performances the band is doing, the students will need two (2) grey Band T-shirts.  Those will be available for purchase at the meeting as well.  They are $12 per shirt.
 
3.  Eligibility:
 
THIS IS IMPORTANT!!  Friday, 26 March, is the last day of the 9-week grading period.  Students who are passing ALL classes by that day will be eligible for ALL events for the remainder of the year.
 
If students are not passing ALL classes by that day, they are INELIGIBLE.  This means they cannot participate in anything… EVEN THE TRIP and they will have to pay according to the cancellation policy.
 
HOWEVER, if the student was failing at the 26 March period, but passes all classes by Friday, 16 April, then they have REGAINED their eligibility and can participate.  This is their absolute last chance for the trip!!
 
IT IS VITAL THAT YOU GET YOUR STUDENTS TO PASS ALL CLASSES BY FRIDAY, 26 MARCH.
 
THIS WILL SOLVE ALL OF THEIR WORRIES ABOUT ALL OF OUR ACTIVITIES FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.
 
DO NOT WAIT…
DO NOT WAIT…

DO NOT WAIT…to talk to your student’s teachers about grades…TALK TO THE TEACHERS NOW…RIGHT NOW…LIKE IMMEDIATELY…so that you have time to get all work finished and turned in.
 
Parents, please take care of this right now.
 
4.  UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest is Tuesday, 13 April.  More details will follow, but please make sure all uniforms are clean and hung correctly, shoes are shined and crossbelts are crossed in front and back.
 
We will receive the performance schedule when we return from the break and I will let you know details at that time.
 
STUDENTS:  It is Spring Break…please relax, have fun and continue practicing so our music continues to improve.  HOWEVER…do not be dumb!!  Realize that every action you take will have consequences for a great number of people around you.  You are very special and important to many people and we want everyone back on Monday, 22 March, safe and sound.  Please be very careful.
 
I hope everyone has great Spring Break!!
 
Sincerely,
 
Nicholas A. Luggerio
Director of Bands

 

  

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the Huntsville Hornet Military Marching Band:

 

Q:        Is there time to be in the Huntsville Hornet Military Marching Band and maintain high academic standards?

A:         Yes!  Some of the best and brightest students of Huntsville High School are members of the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND.  We enjoy the distinction of having many of the top 10% of each graduating senior class and many Walker County Scholars; recently the class Valedictorian was a member of the HMB!.

 

Q:        How much time does being a member of the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND take?

A:         One class per day and 6 hours of after school rehearsal each week.  During the fall semester, the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND rehearses only three days after school each week:  Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:45-5:45pm.  During the spring semester, band members rehearse an average of only one hour per week after school.  Being a member of the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND teaches and requires good time management skills as evidenced by the high academic standards maintained by its members.

 

Q:        Is the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND offered for academic credit?

A:         Yes.  Students receive ½ credit of PE for each fall semester of marching band.  The spring semesters count toward your fine arts credits and electives.

 

Q:        How do I become a member of the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND?

A:         You will have the opportunity to have your playing ability evaluated by the Band Director so that you are placed in the appropriate concert ensemble.  These evaluations take place at the end of the current school year and are over music that will be played by the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND the following year.

 

Q:        What if I play Oboe, Bassoon, or French Horn?

A:         These three instruments are unique because they are not used in the marching band on the field.  Generally, oboes and bassoons can play saxophone based on the needs of the band and the student’s preference.  French Horns generally play either Trumpet, Baritone or Tuba for marching season.  All marching instrument changes must be approved by the directors.

 

Q:        What are the costs of membership in the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND?

A:         Negligible.  Band members are provided with uniforms, large instruments, music, and all football travel costs (except meals).  The band members will need to purchase shirts, shoes, and some instrument supplies that equal approximately $100 at the beginning of their freshmen year.  The shirts and shoes will not need to be repurchased each year unless the student grows out of them or wears them out!!  There is a $25 fee per semester for use of school owned instruments.

 

Q:        Does the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND travel?

A:         Yes.  Each year the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND travels to all football games and all UIL/TMEA contests.  Additionally, the band takes a trip every other year to participate in a national concert competition.  We give the students and parents opportunities to earn the trip money through fundraisers.  The band has traveled to Orlando, FL; Winter Park, CO; and Washington D.C.

 

Q:        Are there band scholarships available?

A:         Yes—there are three types of scholarships available to band students.  Current band students may apply for Private Lessons Scholarships to help defray the cost of private lessons throughout the school year.  Current students may also apply for Band Camp Scholarships to be used during the summer at a recognized university band camp.  Finally, graduating seniors may apply for Band Booster Scholarships to be used at the college of their choice.  The band has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships over the past five years and we are working to increase that amount.

 

Q:        What performance opportunities are available to me as a member of the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND?

A:         You will perform at football games, marching contests, pep rallies, parades, Christmas Concerts, All-Region try-outs, Solo & Ensemble contest, Pre-UIL Concert, UIL Concert & Sight Reading contest, Spring Concert, graduation, and other community events throughout the year!

 

Q:        What other organizations are sponsored by the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND?

A:         There are three additional classes that a member of the HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND can become involved with.  Students who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and/or rhythm section can become members of the Huntsville High School Swingin’ Stingers Jazz Band.  We also offer an advanced class for upperclassmen only called Applied Band for Winds which allows students who want extra time and help on their horns to prepare for All-State Auditions and Solo & Ensemble Contest.  Finally, the Huntsville herald trumpet team is composed of Trumpet players who perform on traditional Herald trumpets playing fanfares and other ceremonial music for events.

CONTACT:
HUNTSVILLE HORNET MILITARY MARCHING BAND
Huntsville High School
441 FM 2821
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293.2624
FAX (936) 293,2609
nluggerio@huntsville-isd.org
 

 

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