Colleyville Heritage Band
Week of July 15 - 19
Happy Friday!
Panthers,
We hope you have had a safe and fun summer! We are excited to get started with our leadership team this week at leadership camp!
Week's Schedule (July 15 - 19)
Monday
- Diamonds/ Percussion Camp 8am - 4pm
- Sounds of Summer Rehearsal 8am - 10am
- Private lessons throughout the day
Tuesday
- Diamonds/ Percussion Camp 8am - 4pm
- Open band hall for lessons, practice, and section help! Please be mindful of percussion and guard camps
Wednesday
- Diamonds/ Percussion Camp 8am - 4pm
- Leadership camp (LEADERSHIP TEAM ONLY) 9am - 12pm
Thursday
- Diamonds/ Percussion Camp 8am - 4pm
- UNT Blast for Leaders! Must provide your own transportation!
Friday
- Diamonds/ Percussion Camp 8am - 4pm
- Leadership camp 10am - 1pm
UNT Blast Info (LEADERSHIP TEAM ONLY)
Registration will begin at 8am at the Murchison Center for Performance Arts
- Participants will need to bring their own instrument or equipment (apart from keyboard players, but mallets are not provided)
- Plan to bring a large gallon jug of water for use throughout the day. Refill stations will be available.
- Wear light colored, comfortable clothing. Much of the event will be indoors, but students will be travelling between outdoors between locations.
- Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for marching and movement.
- Lunch and dinner will be provided, but students are welcome to bring snacks as needed in addition to plenty of water.
Band Calendar
Sounds of Summer Dates
All summer activities are held at Cross Timbers Middle School unless otherwise specified
July 15 - LAST ONE!
Schedule: 8am - 10am (sectionals followed by full band)
Meet in the CAFETERIA!
Private lessons may happen at CTMS any of these days from 8am - 3pm! EVERYONE should be in lessons! Reach out to a lesson teacher or director for help getting into private lessons.
Region Jazz Masterclasses
- July 22: trumpets 12pm - 2pm
Region jazz masterclasses will take place at GRAPEVINE HS
All students signed up for Jazz should plan to attend these sessions if they are in town.
Parking/ Camp Map
Visual Audition
Visual auditions will be performed and assessed during band camp 2! Please start preparing the content now, there will be plenty of opportunities during Sounds of Summer to work on this audition with peers.
Concert Uniforms
Dry clean your concert uniform and bring it to Ms. Beer ASAP!
If you are not doing band next year (seniors included), we need it by 5/28
Returning members, please bring your uniform back by July camp 7/26
ATTENDANCE
Being present is one of our core values! If you are ever going to be absent or tardy, please fill out our attendance form and email the band directors!
REMIND
How to Join Remind (Parents and Students)
Class of 2025: Text @chhsband25 to 81010
Class of 2026: Text @chhsband26 to 81010
Class of 2027: Text @chhsband27 to 81010
Class of 2028: Text @chhsband28 to 81010
Jazz Band Remind!
Text @24CHJazz to 81010 or join in the app (all JAZZ students regardless of placement)
Physicals
If you have not gotten your physical done, you need to take care of this as soon as possible! They are due no later than 7/26 (July band camp).
Quote of the Week
Happy Birthday!
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Band Website and Calendar
As always, please utilize the band website and calendar so that you are aware of all of our band activities!