Band Directors Contact Info:
BEGINNER BAND CALENDAR 08-09
(Dates As of 8/25/08)
SEPTEMBER
2 Tuesday Mini School 6:30-8PM
24 Wednesday Group pictures (Band shirts & jeans)
OCTOBER
9 Thursday Begin collecting Practice-a-thon Fundraiser pledges
15 Wednesday Fall Concert at HMS Gym 7:30 PM (Beginners will not play, but
encouraged to attend)
16 Thursday Practice-a-thon practicing begins
22 Wednesday Practice-a-thon practicing ends
23 Thursday Practice-a-thon pledge forms due
28 Tuesday Practice-a-thon money due
NOVEMBER
5 Wednesday Parents visit your child’s band class (Pritchard’s classes only)
6 Thursday Parents visit your child’s band class (Hinton’s and Ausdemore ‘s
classes only)
18 Tuesday GCISD Select Band Concert-7:00 PM at GHS
(Beginners are encouraged to attend)
DECEMBER
15 Monday 7AM Rehearsal - Combined beginner classes
16 Tuesday 7AM Rehearsal - Combined beginner classes
17 Wednesday Holiday Concert - 7:30 PM – At CHHS (Beginners will combine)
JANUARY
9 Friday Band Party at Gameworks in Grapevine Mills Mall 6-9PM
12 Monday Solo & Ensemble Money and Entry Forms Due
FEBRUARY
7 Saturday GCISD Solo & Ensemble Contest at Cross Timbers MS
Times to be arranged between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM
MARCH
?????? Activities TBA
APRIL
?? ??? Sandy Lake Band Contest in Carrollton
MAY
18 Monday 7 AM Rehearsal
19 Tuesday 7 AM Rehearsal
20 Wednesday Spring Band Concert at CHHS - 7:30 PM
21-29 Thurs/Fri AUDITIONS FOR NEXT YEAR’S BANDS
JUNE
4 Thursday Last day of school
Other events might be scheduled during the year such as pizza parties, Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, etc. We will give you as much advanced notice as possible. Please check our HMS Band Website weekly for announcements and updates. Please don’t ever hesitate to call if you have a question or concern.
Thanks for your support,
Jim Pritchard 817-488-3283 or 817-456-3501
Brenda Hinton 817-313-5962
2008 - 2009
Heritage Middle School Band Dates and Events
Honors, Symphonic & Concert
(Dates As of 8/25/08)
SEPTEMBER
2 Tuesday Mini School 6:30-8PM
5 Friday NRH20 Party 6-10PM
13 Saturday Select/Region Band Start up Clinic 9AM – 12PM at HMS
(Lunch provided at Noon) Mandatory for Honors, optional
for Symphonic and Concert.
24 Wednesday Group Pictures (Band shirts & jeans)
OCTOBER
8 Wednesday Select Band & Region Band Fees Due
9 Thursday Begin collecting Practice-a-thon Fundraiser pledges
15 Wednesday Fall Concert at HMS Gym - 7:30PM
16 Thursday Practice-a-thon practicing begins
22 Wednesday Practice-a-thon practicing ends
23 Thursday Practice-a-thon pledge forms due
25 Saturday Select Band Auditions at HMS - 8:30AM - 2PM
28 Tuesday Practice-a-thon money due
NOVEMBER
6 Thursday Region Band Auditions Phase 1 (individual times) from 4-9PM
at Huffines MS
7 Friday Play at CHHS Football Game (All Honors and other 8th graders)
15 Saturday Region Band Phase 2 Auditions (individual times) from 8AM-4PM
at Lamar MS
17 Monday Select Band Percussion Sectional at GHS 4-6PM
18 Tuesday Select Band Clinic & Concert at GHS for those selected.
Clinic - 8:00AM-4:00PM Concert - 7:00PM
DECEMBER
4 Thursday Grapevine Christmas Parade – 7PM Start Time
17 Wednesday HMS Holiday Concert at CHHS - 7:30PM
JANUARY
9 Friday Band Party at Gameworks in Grapevine Mills Mall 6-9PM
10 Saturday Region Band Clinic and Concert at RL Turner HS
(For those selected)
12 Monday Solo & Ensemble Money and Entry Forms Due
30 Friday Laser Quest Lock-In, midnight–6AM (for those who qualify)
FEBRUARY
7 Saturday GCISD Solo & Ensemble Contest at Cross Timbers MS
Times to be arranged between 8:30AM and 3:00PM
MARCH
12 Thursday Pre-UIL Contest at CHHS - During school hours (Honors and
Symphonic Only)
APRIL
1 or Mar. 31 Tues/Wed UIL Contest – Symphonic Band at Little Elm HS
2 or 3 Thurs/Fri UIL Contest - Honors Band at Wakeland HS
?? ??? Sandy Lake Contest – Symphonic, Concert & Jazz Bands
MAY
20 Wednesday Spring Band Concert at CHHS - 7:30 PM
21-29 Thurs/Fri 7th Grade Auditions For Next Year’s Bands
JUNE
4 Thursday Last day of school
Other events might be scheduled during the year such as pizza parties, band contests, Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags party, etc. We will give you as much advanced notice as possible. Please check our HMS Band Website weekly for announcements and updates. Please don’t ever hesitate to call if you have a question or concern.
Thanks for your support,
Jim Pritchard 817-456-3501
Brenda Hinton 817-313-5962
HMS Band Directors
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