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This Week's News Update

* Pinning Ceremony Friday, September 12. The pinning ceremony will begin at 7:00 in the HHS auditorium, followed by a brief reception in the lobby. Weather permitting, the band have a full dress rehearsal beginning at 8:30 (location TBD). Students will need to have ALL uniform parts by this time. Failure to do so will result in failing inspection for the evening.

* Uniform update.  All students will need to purchase BLACK SPORT HEADBANDS by next Friday; these are considered part of your uniform. Students need to bring an extra pair of black socks available for emergency use. 

* Central Parking fundraiser is starting.  If you are interested in participating in this fundraiser, please let us know ASAP.  We will be putting together a separate email list for this fundraiser.

Currently there are adult volunteers (16 and over) needed for Tennessee State University. 

* ALL parent volunteers need to have green golf shirts when representing the Hillwood High School Band.  I misspoke earlier this week, we are not changing from Kelly green to Forrest Green, rather, we are making Forest Green available as an alternate color. 

* REMINDERS:
     1) BOA Grand National Championships vote by Tuesday, 9/9
     2) Purchase black sports headbands by Friday, 9/12
     3) Turn in an extra pair of black socks by Friday, 9/12

* FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES:
     1) Kroger cards (ongoing)
     2) Central Parking (starting)
     3) Fruit sales (2 sales for Thanksgiving and Christmas delivery)
     4) Car wash (possibly September 21)

From Mr. Chester:

-- The gig sheet for Hendersonville is attached.  Here is the summary:
     7:30 AM - Band rehearsal hall doors open
     8:00 AM - Call Time - Athletic Field for rehearsal
     11:00 AM - Students dress in "halves"
     11:45 AM - Departure Time
     1:00 PM -  Arrive at Hendersonville High School
     2:30 PM - Band warm-up time
     3:00 PM - Band Performance time
     8:00 PM - Awards begin
     9:30 PM - Contest end time (estimate)
     10:00 PM - Departure time (dependent on contest end time)
     11:15 PM - Arrival at Hillwood High School

PLEASE NOTE: There will be an admission fee for this contest of $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under.  All Band personnel will have their hand stamped and will not need to pay admission.  Field access passes will be distributed by Mr. Chester prior to warm-up.  Because there is a restriction to the number of field passes that can be given out we ask that you please bring extra money for admission.

Good Afternoon!

Saturday will be a VERY long day.  Make sure your band student has plenty of snacks and money.  If you are attending, make sure you have enough money to pay for your entry to the contest.

For our new parents, uniform "halves" consist of the black bib pants, the Hillwood High School Band issued black under armor shirt, black socks (at least mid-calf), and black band marching shoes.  Jackets are left in the uniform bags and carried separately.

There are usually vendor kiosks at competitions where band members can purchase memorabilia.  It is not required to purchase these items, but we want to make sure you child has enough money for food. 

Which reminds me . please, please, please send enough money for food and snacks, or send a lunch kit with your student.  We have has students in the past show up for all day events with nothing to eat or drink.  Of course we don't let them starve, but it does make other parents and band members uncomfortable.

Saturday will be full of activity.  If you are available to help, come on by.  Before and after we do have to load and unload the equipment truck, clean up after ourselves in the busses and school, and just put things away.  At the competition we'll have to unload and set out the equipment so that it is easy for the band members to get to their things. 

As there is "concert etiquette" for concert performances in the Spring time, there is "marching band etiquette" during marching season.  This time is pretty regimented.  When your child is in line in full uniform, you should not approach them unless you are assisting with official band business.  When the band members are walking in line, you should not expect to be allowed to "break ranks."  (This means passing through while they are walking by.) 

We have been working diligently on our Hillwood reputation over the past couple of years and parents AND students are expected to act appropriately when representing the Hillwood High School Band.

Hope you can come see the kids compete at Hendersonville Saturday!

September Calendar:

Sep 8 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Sep 9 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 10 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Brass)

Sep 11 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 12 (Fri)

- No game; Special Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

-7:00 PM Pinning Ceremony & inductions to TRI-M (select students)

Sep 13 (Sat)

- HGI at Hendersonville (competition)

Sep 15 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

- Next Payment Due ($125 or $75 for the second student)

Sep 16 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 17 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Woodwinds)

Sep 18 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 19 (Fri)

- Football at Hendersonville

Sep 20 (Sat)

- Special Rehearsal 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sep 21 (Sun)

- Car wash possible(in the afternoon)

Sep 22 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Sep 23 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 24 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Brass)

Sep 25 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 26 (Fri)

- Football at Hillsboro

Sep 27 (Sat)

- MTSBOA and CIMC at Columbia (competition)

Sep 29 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Sep 30 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 1 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Woodwinds)

Oct 2 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 3 (Fri)

- Football at McGavock

Oct 4 (Sat)

- TRI at Overton (competition)