Band Buzz: September 15th, 2024

The band and color guard debuted this year's uniforms on Friday and they looked great! Please note that the care instructions for the jackets have changed.

In the coming weeks the Clear Lake Falcon Band will be hosting two marching competitions (US Bands on 9/28 and BOA on 10/5). Over 200 volunteers will be needed for each. Currently, very few volunteer shifts have been filled. Both of these competitions significantly contribute to our fundraising efforts for the year, which in turn can help lower total student cost for next year. Competition details and volunteer sign-ups are listed below.

The September Clear Lake Falcon Band Booster Meeting is on Thursday at 7:00pm. Each month we receive the latest news from Mr. Pierce and various committees to discuss and decide how we can best support the band. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Its HOCO week! The parade and pep rally is on Wednesday and we play Brazoswood on Friday @ Challenger. 7pm

CLHS Band and Color Guard Families,

It’s homecoming week! We will continue our normal schedule this week of rehearsals from 3:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday, with our homecoming parade and pep rally on Wednesday, and homecoming football game on Friday. Students will be in full uniforms on Friday just like last week.

**Very Important:**

This Friday, September 20, is the final day for students to get in grades to remain academically eligible for the first 6 weeks progress report. If students are below 70 in any of their classes on the 6 weeks progress report they will lose their academic eligibility and will not be able to go to football games or contests with us, and consequently will be removed from the Varsity Marching Band.

On Saturday, our pit, drumline, and drum majors will attend the Clear Creek Percussion Contest at Veteran’s Stadium.

This Week:

Monday-Thursday 3:00-5:00 Full Band Rehearsals

Wednesday- 5:00-8:00 pm Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally

Thursday- 7:00 Booster Club Meeting

Friday Game:

3:00-4:00 Rehearse

4:00-5:00 Load Equipment/Eat Game Meal

5:15 Depart

7:00 Kickoff

10:30ish Return

Saturday:

Pit, Drumline, and Drum Majors will attend the Percussion Contest at Veteran’s Stadium. A detailed schedule will be coming from Mr. Camacho.

Let’s have a great week!

CLHS Band Staff

When: Saturday, September 28th and October 5th, 2024 All Day

Where: Challenger Columbia Stadium

Who: All family members

The CLHS Band is hosting two competitions this year requiring 200 volunteers each. We need ALL parents to volunteer for one or more shifts. We also have volunteer opportunities for students age 15 and older and will provide a letter documenting their volunteer hours. Volunteers will have free admittance to the contests. CLHS Band and Color Guard are encouraged to volunteer a morning shift before they report to the school.

Please signup for both contests by September 20th!

US Bands Contest

Saturday September 28, 2024

Challenger Columbia Stadium

Students report to the school at 11:30 am

CLHS Performs at 4 pm

US Bands ADULT volunteer signup:

https://form.jotform.com/242083479056158

US Bands STUDENT volunteer signup:

https://form.jotform.com/242304945504150

US Bands view volunteer submissions:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z88qqXxsINUyB3OYF0XTbO4aJF498TWifgJ7SrRoEE0/edit?usp=sharing

US Bands Free Parking

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n8FDqJB8kMzzsq0b2hdijLfkCS-hHCmS/view?usp=sharing

US Bands Tickets

https://usbands.ticketspice.com/2024-usbands-houston-regional

Bands of America Contest

Saturday October 5, 2024

Challenger Columbia Stadium

Students report to the school at 10:30 am

CLHS Performs at 3:15 pm (subject to change)

BOA ADULT volunteer signup:

https://form.jotform.com/242307703759157

BOA STUDENT volunteer signup:

https://form.jotform.com/242307698943165

BOA view volunteer submission:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZJkFu-zAk3cg9xRfEVmFXaqvGVotN-C4g3a8wreBkpg/edit?usp=sharing

BOA Free Parking

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PhJ34ZmyevR8APtaL7H3jQPD6HRAsouy/view?usp=sharing

BOA Tickets (note there are separate tickets for prelims and finals)

https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/el95ngnp92/bands-of-america-south-houston-regional-championship

For questions contact Joy King at president@clhsband.org.

w that we will be wearing full uniforms at each game and contest, we want to let everyone know how to properly care for the uniforms so they stay looking great for all the upcoming performances.

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

ekharris000@gmail.com

832-722-8899

Please look for a separate email from the lead Chaperone Sherry Curran each week for volunteering for the football games and contests opportunities to help with our fabulous Band and Color Guard.

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.

https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NTU4NTplbi1VUw==.

Where: Challenger Stadium

Who: All band and color guard

Please Note: Only bus chaperones will be allowed to enter the stadium for free. All other volunteers will need to purchase a ticket.

Ticket Prices

CCISD is a NO CASH district for athletic ticket sales. Tickets must be purchased online through GOFAN only.

2024 Football Ticket Prices

Presale (until 1:59 pm on gameday)

$5 - students

$7 - adults

Gameday (starting at 2 pm)

$11 - ALL TICKETS

Senior (Age 60+) Gold Card

The Clear Creek ISD Senior Gold Card is available to residents of Clear Creek ISD who are age 60 and older and all retired Clear Creek ISD employees. The Gold Card offers our senior friends free admission to all CCISD home athletic events and most fine arts student performances including plays, concerts and choir performances.

More information and the application can be found here: https://www.ccisd.net/senior-citizen-engagement

Clear Bag Policy Enforced

All CCISD Stadiums strictly enforce a Clear Bag Policy. This means no large bags or backpacks will be allowed to be brought through the gates into the stadium. Please leave all purses or bags securely locked in your vehicle or you will be turned away at the gate. No exceptions will be made.

Thank you to parent volunteer Dru Abrego for the pictures each week. Check out the pictures from Friday's game here.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LEQ53fsbnpvssFEz8

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

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