Band Buzz: November 3, 2024

Yesterday was a day to be proud! The students gave two incredible performances at Area. While they fell just one spot short of State, their hard work and dedication were evident in every note and every step. Keep your heads held high, we are proud of you!

Prelim photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOc5eU2s9U1lGlAiLiSKwYywcq1rcNRxH_-_zHQ2Q4svtjSKa2SMGN4ilnW9Qluzw?key=N3B3dDRjQ3BEaG5lTnFpQjJlZ3VqUUU1UWNNbmRR

CLHS Band and Color Guard Families,

What an amazing season it has been for the Clear Lake HS Band and Color Guard! The band placed 6th out of 29 bands at the Area Marching Contest. We missed our goal of making it to the State Marching Contest by only one place. This is Lake Band’s highest placement in 12 years!

The band looked and sounded amazing at both performances, but the finals performance was truly special. We couldn’t be prouder of these young performers and how they have grown since the beginning of the year. The hard work and dedication to a team effort was incredible and very encouraging for our future!

We will take the next few days off and rehearse only on Thursday this week.

Because this year was so special, we will perform “Monarchy” one final time this Friday at halftime!

We have a Glow in the Dark pep rally this Friday. Students are encouraged to decorate themselves and their instruments in colors that glow under a black light. If we beat Falls this week by at least 14 points, we will be in the playoffs! Please keep November 15-16 open for a potential extra football game!

The second payment for students and chaperones going on the Dallas trip is due tomorrow. Please bring cash or checks payable to “CLHS Band” to maintain your trip eligibility.

This Week:

Monday- No Rehearsal

Tuesday- No school

Wednesday- No Rehearsal

Thursday- Full Band Rehearsal 3:00-5:00

Friday

1:56-2:35 Glow in the dark Pep Rally

Football game vs. Clear Falls

3:00 Rehearsal

4:00 Load/Eat

4:55 Inspection

7:00 Kickoff

10:30 Return

Let’s have a great week!

CLHS Band Staff

Thank you to all of our football game chaperones/volunteers for their constant efforts every game.

Please look for a separate email from the lead Chaperone Sherry Curran for volunteering opportunities.

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==.

Get into the Holiday Spirit!

Celebrate the season with dazzling poinsettias, festive Christmas cacti, beautiful Norfolk pines, and delicious tamales—all available through our holiday fundraiser!

Holiday Concert Showcase:
Our holiday plants will line the stage, creating a stunning backdrop for our students' musical performances, adding extra cheer to the festive atmosphere.

Tamales are here!
We’re excited to offer these delicious tamales, perfect for your holiday gatherings. They’re lard-free, gluten-free, trans-fat-free, and MSG-free, ensuring everyone can enjoy them. Choose from a variety of flavorful fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, and vegan options, with spicy and mild varieties available.

Support our fundraiser and bring joy to your holiday season with these festive plants and wholesome, mouthwatering tamales! Plants/tamales will be picked up after the concert on Thursday, December 12th.

Thank you for your support of our fabulous Falcon Band and Happy Holiday!

Accepting orders now, click on the link https://form.jotform.com/232817223054147 or scan QR Code.

All orders and payments must be received by Thursday, November 14th. Orders will be cancelled if payment is not received by November 14th.

Questions? Call/text

Audrey Tran at (832) 926-2139 or email audrey.d.tran@gmail.com

Monica Cervantes at (713) 392-3354 or email monica.m.cervantes@gmail.com

For every 5 plants/5 dozens of tamales sold, the student will have their name entered for a $50 Visa gift card!

DATE: Friday, November 08, 2024

TIME: 7:00pm

LOCATION: Veterans Stadium

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

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