Band Buzz: October 13, 2024
Falcon Band and Color Guard
It's been a great 2024 marching season so far! We see the countless hours that the kids and directors have committed into being their very best. We received this message from a community member after the Region UIL performance this past Thursday:
"Tonight was my first time to see the show (been hearing it for months in Brook Forest) and it was just magnificent! A beautiful show executed with passion. As an alum I am proud to see the legacy continue. Congrats to all involved!"
To all the students and directors, you're doing amazing things, keep up the great work – we're cheering you on!
Please join us for our band booster meeting on Thursday at 7:00pm. Get updates from the band staff, learn about upcoming events, and ways to support our wonderful band students. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
From the Directors
CLHS Band and Color Guard Families,
On Thursday, the Falcon Band and Color Guard earned straight ones from all three of the judges at the Region 17 UIL Marching Contest. They had their best performance of “Monarchy” so far! Now we advance on to the Area Marching Contest on November 2 to compete to advance to the UIL Texas State Marching Contest!
Parents, we hope you can join us for our monthly Falcon Band Booster Club Meeting on Thursday in the band hall.
The Band will next compete at the CCISD Gulf Coast Marching Festival on October 26 at Challenger Columbia Stadium. Please see the schedule below.
This Week:
Monday- Student Holiday
Tuesday-Stadium Rehearsal Schedule:
Wednesday- Rehearsal 3:00-5:30
Thursday- Rehearsal 3:00-5:30; 7:00 Booster Meeting
Friday- Football game at Deer Park
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Load/eat
5:00 Inspection
7:00 Kickoff
11:00 Return
Next Saturday, October 26 Gulf Coast Schedule:
8:00 Arrive at CLHS
8:30 Rehearse
9:30 Load/Eat Breakfast Tacos (provided)
10:30 Depart
11:00 Arrive at Challenger
12:10 Warm up
1:15 Perform for prelims
1:45 Eat lunch (provide)
4:30 Prelims Awards
6:30 Finals Begin
Dinner TBD based on our finals time (provided)
9:30 Finals Awards
10:30 Depart
11:00 Arrive back at CLHS
Let’s have a great week!
CLHS Band Staff
Contest Meals for Gulf Coast Competition Oct 26th
No need to pre-order. Students can select from the following on the day of the contest:
Breakfast (Taco Cabana)
Bean and cheese taco
Bean and egg taco
Egg and cheese taco
Bacon, egg, and cheese taco
Lunch
Sandwich
Dinner (Whataburger)
Whataburger w/fries
Whatachick'n 3 pieces w/fries
Whataburger w/cheese w/fries
If the above does not work for you or if you can only eat a specific item above and don't want it to run out then email president@clhsband.org to arrange your meal by October 20th. Dinner salads and gluten free options are available.
Parents & Directors can order dinner by October 20th using this link:
Clear Lake at Deer Park Football
DATE: Friday, October 18, 2024
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: Abshier Stadium
710 W. San Augustine
Deer Park, TX 77536
Note: Tickets will go on sale Monday (10/14) at 8:00am. Deer Park is recommending that tickets be printed to get through the gate faster.
Marching Uniform and Color Guard Costume Care
Bibbers - machine wash with similar colors in cold water with regular detergent (no bleach), tumble dry on low heat, remove promptly after drying and hang back up.
Long Sleeve Tops - hand wash in cold water with regular detergent (no bleach), blot excess moisture, then lay flat to dry. If you are unable to hand wash the tops, then you may machine wash the tops with similar colors in cold water with regular detergent (no bleach) on the GENTLE/DELICATE cycle and then HANG TO DRY.
Shakos - after each performance, the shako box should be left open a few hours to air out.
Color Guard Costumes - hand wash in cool water with regular detergent (no bleach), blot excess moisture, then lay flat to dry.
The uniforms should be washed after each performance, or set of performances (i.e., Friday night game followed by Saturday contest). For the weeks we have a back-to-back game and contest, the bibbers, tops and guard costumes should be hung up in a well-ventilated area after the game on Friday night to dry out before the contest on Saturday.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Erin Harris
Uniform Chair
832-722-8899
Volunteer Application Form- REQUIRED for all Volunteers
If you plan to volunteer in any way for the band, or for any CCISD campus during the upcoming school year, please complete the volunteer application form on the below link.
Connect With Us
Website: https://www.clhsband.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearlakehsband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clhsfalconbandofficial/
Official Band Calendar: https://www.clhsband.org/calendar.html
Photo Gallery: https://www.clhsband.org/photo-gallery.html
Buzz Contributions
If you would like to contribute to the Band Buzz, please contact the appropriate committee or board member. They can send fully edited information to the following e-mail address: VP@clhsband.org . The deadline for submissions is midnight each Wednesday night.
Thank you,
Lauren Stephens