Band Buzz: August 4, 2024
Falcon Band and Color Guard
Deadlines and Upcoming Events
Upcoming for this week, the Spirit Store and the Falcon Equipment store closes TODAY (8/4), the Senior mum request deadline is Wednesday and marching uniform distribution will take place for each grade on their designated days. As always, volunteers would be greatly appreciated!
From the Directors
CLHS Band and Color Guard Families,
We had a very productive week 2 and have started drill to the opener!
Our rehearsals switch to evenings this week. We will start out inside at 4:00 p.m. each day and move outside around 6:00 and finish at 8:00. The exception will be on Thursday, when we will delay our start time to 5:00 to allow students to go to the Schedule Preview at 4:00 p.m.
Students will be fitted for their bibbers and shakos this week as well. Please see the band calendar for times for each classification.
The official Band Calendar is located at https://www.clhsband.org/calendar.html and can be pushed to your smartphone by clicking the +googlecalendar link at the bottom right of the calendar.
Students: make sure you are on the band app and that you have notification turned on!
Monday-Wednesday August 5-7 and Friday August 9
Full Marching Band 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday August 8
Schedule Preview: Arrive at 4:00 p.m.
Full Marching Band 5:00-8:00 p.m. Please send any questions you have to jpearce@ccisd.net
Let’s have a great week 2!
CLHS Band Staff
Upcoming Deadlines and Important Links Summary
August 4- Spirit Store order deadline to receive items by August 23rd
August 4- Student Equipment Store closes
August 7 - Senior Mum requests due
August 13 - Pay Band Fees (Uniform and Contest Meals)
August 16 - Pay BBQ Dinner (meals not paid by this date will be cancelled)
August 23 - Pay Game Meals (meals not paid by this date will be cancelled)
September 6- Skyward Band Activity Fee due on Skyward
Band Fees - https://form.jotform.com/231334687827162
Spirit Wear - https://form.jotform.com/241508973697169
Uniform Distribution Volunteers- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ACAA23A0F58-50474285-marching
Equipment night volunteers - https://form.jotform.com/241877355653164
BBQ Night volunteers - https://form.jotform.com/241877776763173
Senior Mum request - https://forms.gle/mdWDZqvA6kjcVcvm6
CCISD Volunteer Application Form- https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NTU4NTplbi1VUw==.
Marching Uniform Distribution Schedule; VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Marching Uniforms will be distributed the week of August 5th BEFORE afternoon marching practice. The kids will need to be at the band hall at 2:00 on the day given for their grade level as follows:
Mon 8/5; 2pm - Seniors
Tue 8/6; 2pm - Juniors
Wed 8/7; 2pm - Sophomores
Thurs 8/8; - NO uniform distribution
Friday 8/9; 2pm - Freshman
We need 5 volunteers to help each day. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1:45, and we will work no later than 3:30/3:45 each day in order to give the kids time to get ready for their 4:00 practice start.
On these afternoons, we will be handing out different sizes of the marching bibbers (the overalls) to the kids for them to try on. Once they find a bibber that fits, we will help them adjust the pant length. Don’t worry, this DOES NOT involve any sewing - the pant lengths are self-adjusting using snaps on the inside bottom of the pant legs.
If you can help, please sign up below. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ACAA23A0F58-50474285-marching
Thank you and 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.
Band Fees Due by August 13th, 2024!
2024 – 2025 Mandatory Falcon Marching Band and Colorguard Fees
Marching Band and Colorguard
- Uniform $171
- Activity $325 (paid to CCISD through skyward by September 6)*
- Contest Meals $70
- Total: $566
Other Activity Students
- Activity Fee $325 (paid to CCISD through skyward by September 6)*
- Total: $325
*The activity band fee of $325 will be added to your child's Skyward account when school starts. This fee will be due by September 1, 2024
Pay fees and order game meals here: https://form.jotform.com/231334687827162
Payment Options (INCLUDE STUDENT'S NAME ON ALL TRANSACTIONS)
-Zelle to treasurer@clhsband.org (bring proof of payment if paid on 8/13/24)
-PayPal/Credit Card (bring proof of payment if paid on 8/13/24)
-Check payable to FBBC
-Cash (exact amount)
-Financial Assistance
Pick Up Equipment Night August 13th
When: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 6pm-9pm
Where: Clear Lake High School Commons (see map below)
Who: All band and color guard members
Fill out this form before attending Equipment Night: https://form.jotform.com/231334687827162
This form collects student information and gives parents an opportunity to join the booster club, volunteer, and purchase game day meals and BBQ dinners. It also collects mandatory activity, uniform, and contest meal fees. There is an option to pay online or pay by cash or check during Equipment Night.
WHAT IS "PICK UP YOUR EQUIPMENT" NIGHT?
Pick Up Your Equipment Night is for picking up any band items ordered and paid for at the end of the last school year (shoes, heat uniform, practice shirts, gloves, music folders, lyres, etc.). Additionally, you can purchase items from the Falcon Band Booster Club (FBBC). These items include game meals, contest meals, booster club membership, spirit items, and tickets for the BBQ following the preview show. It is also an opportunity to find ways to help the booster club make a difference in the Clear Lake Band and Colorguard programs.
Note: Uniform and show shirts will be delivered later in the year.
WHO NEEDS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT?
At a minimum, all new Band and Colorguard parents need to attend, even if your student is designated as an "other activity student." Students attending are optional. Make sure you fill out the online form ahead of time since you will need their input!
If you are a returning student with no equipment to pick up AND you paid online or put a check for the full amount in the booster mailbox in the band hall, then you do not need to attend Equipment Night.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR?
Falcon band and Colorguard spirit wear such as chaperone polos, hoodies, jackets, bling shirts, decals, and yard signs can be purchased at Equipment Night or during the BBQ Dinner. Sunday August 4th is the deadline to have items delivered by August 23rd (BBQ night). The second and final deadline will be August 26th.
Spirit Items are also available online through this link -
https://form.jotform.com/241508973697169
WHAT ABOUT OTHER ACTIVITY STUDENTS?
Other activity students who are not attending ANY of the practices, football games, or contests are not required to purchase items from the Pick Up Your Equipment Night, but we do ask that they fill out the online form and pick up band items they ordered on-line (if any). Also, all "other activity" students are invited to participate in Rock-a-thon, so you might want to stop at that table to ask questions or drop off gift card donations.
I HAVE TWO STUDENTS IN BAND. DO I HAVE TO FILL OUT TWO SETS OF FORMS?
Yes. It will take a few extra minutes, but we need a record of the Information, Game Meals, and fees for each student. You can fill out just one of the Membership, Volunteer, and BBQ Forms and then leave them blank in your other student's form.
Student Equipment Store Closes Today (8/4)
The equipment stores for band students and color guard students are now open for only a few days! This is to allow students who missed the initial purchase back in June to make sure that they have the equipment they need for football games and contest. Please check to make sure you have one of each item in the store (or you ordered it back in June). Woodwinds and Brass, you will need one of each item. Percussion will need one of each item except gloves. The garment bags are also option for winds and percussion. Color Guard will need one of each item in the color guard store, with the exception of the sabre and rifle (optional). Everyone will need 4 rehearsal shirts for each week. They can be the ones offered in the stores, or just plain white shirts for winds and percussion, and red for color guard. The rehearsal shirts do not necessarily need to be the ones from the online stores. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Also, if any parents would like to buy a show shirt for themselves, or other family members, to show your support for the Falcon Band production “Monarchy”, now is the time to make those purchases as well!
Please make sure you have purchased everything you need by Sunday August 4!
Band Store:
https://www.t-shirttrends.com/falcon_band_Equipment_Store/shop/home
Color Guard Store:
https://www.t-shirttrends.com/falcon_color_guard_equipment_st/shop/home
Private Lesson Program
Musicians,
If you are interested in taking private lessons, please fill out the linked form and send in with $25 enrollment fee ASAP so that we can get you set up with an instructor. If you have never taken lessons before, there is no better time to start than now! The best teacher to student ratio is one on one, and our private lesson teachers are some of the best in the business. There is no better way to receive individualized instruction on your instrument!
Wanted - Used Band Equipment
Do you have some gently used band equipment that you would like to donate (garment bags, tote bag, heat uniforms, shoes, etc.)? If so, bring it to Equipment Night August 13th and we will be offering it to other students who need it. Remember us when your Falcon graduates so we can pass on the equipment!
Daniel Cervantes Eagle Scout Project
One of our band students, Daniel Cervantes, is working on his Eagle Scout project by making some really nice barriers for us to block off the parking lot during marching practices. He estimates it will cost around $1,500. Below is the link to his GoFundMe if you would like to help out with the cost of this project.
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