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Good morning everyone!
Please take a few minutes to read through this week’s Virtual Band Buzz! This issue contains important information about our assignments, as well as information for our band SENIORS!! Most of you should have received the audition music for band placement for next year. If you did not, please contact the band directors so that we can make that available to you. Mr. Pearce emailed that music to the band last Wednesday, as well as audition information. If you have assignments from previous weeks that have not been submitted, please submit those assignments in a ASAP in order to receive credit. Have a great week everyone!! Virtual Band Buzz, March 30th
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Enjoy your break this week! Remember we have an event planned for the end of the break! Hats Off to Ghost Town is set for 3:00pm – 6:00pm on Sunday, December 1st at Bay Area Park. It will be a fun time to hang out with friends and play dogeball! Please see the list below and bring a snack to share! And seniors, December 1st deadlines are a sad excuse to miss out on The Social Event of the Winter! Percussion and Guard- dessert Brass- snacks Woodwinds- drinks (individual servings, i.e. cans or bottles) See y'all there! Rebecca Vicary Band Council President This email has been sent via Charms Office Assistant on behalf of: Clear Lake High School Band 2929 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 Dear Band and Color Guard, Region orchestra auditions take place today at Alvin HS; freshman region, tomorrow. If your child will not be riding the bus, the directors must have an alternate transportation form on file (see clhsband.org for form). If the directors do not receive an alternate transportation form, they will assume that your child will be riding the bus. At the end of the evening, they cannot leave until everyone is accounted for. Parents, please let the directors know if you will be picking up your child from Alvin HS by returning this form. The bus will depart from the front of the building at 2 pm, and students will return to CLHS after all auditions are finished, usually around 10 pm. Students are advised to bring money for concessions or make other plans for dinner. There are no nearby restaurants and students may not leave Alvin HS to go eat. See the band calendar or the summary below for events the rest of the week. Have a great week, Jennifer McBurnett, VP — Communications UIL REGION AUDITION INFORMATION UIL Region Auditions are an opportunity for students to audition and compete against other high school students. The top-performing students have an opportunity to advance to their designated Area Audition. The finest musicians from Area advance to State. For the purpose of UIL band, the state is divided into 8 areas, which are broken down further into 33 geographical regions. CLHS is in Region 17 Area H. Region and Area alignment is determined based on a combination of geographic and population factors. Each region offers competition in band, choir and orchestra as well as solo and ensemble competition. Students who qualify at Region Orchestra and/or at Region for High School Region Band will have the opportunity to participate in a Clinic and showcase their talent in a concert. Students who advance to State participate in a four-day clinic/concert in San Antonio at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) which takes place in February. Transportation is normally provided on school days from CLHS to the high school where auditions are taking place. Once all auditions for the evening are completed, students will then be transported back to CLHS. If you choose to pick up your student after their audition, an Alternative Transportation Form must be completed and turned into the Band Director prior to the audition date. OTHER TYPES OF AUDITIONS Phase 1 and Phase 2 Region Auditions (Dec 6 — 9) This region audition is open to all high school students. Wind Ensemble students are required to participate. Larger groups of instruments have auditions in both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 is spread across 2 days, and the student attends only on the day his/her instrument is scheduled. Smaller groups of instruments do not have a Phase 1 but participate in the Non-Phased group on December 6th. The top-scoring students in Phase 1 advance to Phase 2. The scores in Phase 2 determine which students earn the ranking of Region Band or District Band. Region Band ranked students participate in the Region Clinic/Concert on December 13-14. Students who rank the highest also advance to the Area Audition scheduled in January. Area Auditions (Jan 11) A select number of students who performed at the top in their Region Audition advance to Area Audition. Four regions feed into our Area. After this audition, the top-ranking students advance to State at Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) in San Antonio. State (Feb 12-16) Top ranking musicians from the state of Texas come together at TMEA, which is scheduled February 12 — 16. Students who qualify as State have the opportunity and privilege to participate in a 4-day clinic. The students audition, and per their ranking are placed in a ranking of concert bands or full orchestras. They work in clinics with esteemed conductors and on the final day of TMEA showcase their talent in a concert. Parents and family are welcome to attend these concerts. THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR Monday, Nov. 18 Region Orchestra Auditions; 2nd Spring Trip payment due Tuesday, Nov. 19 Freshman Region Auditions; Winterguard Rehearsal 3-6 Wednesday, Nov. 20 Thursday, Nov. 21 Concert Band Rehearsal 2:45-4:15; Winterguard Rehearsal 4-8 Friday, Nov. 22 Region Orchestra Clinic/Concert Saturday, Nov. 23 Region Orchestra Clinic/Concert This email has been sent via Charms Office Assistant on behalf of: Clear Lake High School Band 2929 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 Click here to unsubscribe from Charms email communications: <a href="https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms2/unsubscribe.asp?uuid=7a342007-d375-11e9-a951-000d3a72e036">unsubscribe</a> Dear Band and Color Guard,
Please note the butter braid fundraiser ends Friday. This week, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble rehearse Monday, and Concert Band rehearses Thursday. Winterguard has practice Tuesday and Thursday; jazz band, Tuesday. The awesome parents who washed uniforms this weekend should return them tomorrow at 2:30 but before 2:45, between rehearsals from 4:15-4:30, or at 6 PM. See the band calendar or the summary below for events the rest of the week. Have a great week, Jennifer McBurnett, VP — Communications BUTTER BRAIDS The Butter Braid fundraiser runs through Nov. 15, and they will be delivered to the Winter Concert on Dec. 4. Please see the attachment for more information. If anyone has any questions regarding the Butter Braids fundraiser or the online order link, please feel free to contact Sam Houston at 832-407-8375. THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR Monday, Nov. 11 Symphonic Band Rehearsal 2:45-4:15 Wind Ensemble Rehearsal 4:30-6 Tuesday, Nov. 12 Jazz Band Rehearsal 3-4 Winterguard Rehearsal 3-6 Wednesday, Nov. 13 Thursday, Nov. 14 Concert Band Rehearsal 2:45-4:15 Winterguard Rehearsal 4-8 Friday, Nov. 15 Region Jazz Clinic/Concert Saturday, Nov. 16 Region Jazz Clinic/Concert This email has been sent via Charms Office Assistant on behalf of: Clear Lake High School Band 2929 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 Click here to unsubscribe from Charms email communications: <a href="https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms2/unsubscribe.asp?uuid=7a342007-d375-11e9-a951-000d3a72e036">unsubscribe</a> Attachment BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER STARTS TOMORROW!
Please see attachment for information about the Butter Braid fundraiser that starts TOMORROW, Friday, November 1, 2019. This year we have a new option: Now anyone can order and pay for Butter Braids through an online link. In order for this online ordering process to work, students will create their own unique online store link to send electronically to anyone who wants to order Butter Braids (parents are able to create this unique online store link in their student's name). The attachment also explains how to set up the student's unique online store link. If anyone has any questions regarding the Butter Braids fundraiser or the online order link, please feel free to contact Sam Houston at 832-407-8375. This email has been sent via Charms Office Assistant on behalf of: Clear Lake High School Band 2929 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 Click here to unsubscribe from Charms email communications: <a href="https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms2/unsubscribe.asp?uuid=7a342007-d375-11e9-a951-000d3a72e036">unsubscribe</a> 2019emailandonlineordering.pdf Dear Band and Color Guard, Congratulations to the band for earning all 1s at UIL yesterday, and as always, thanks to all the parent volunteers. This week, the full band rehearses Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5:30 PM. Note that Monday's practice has been canceled. The game Friday is against Clear Falls HS, 7 PM, at Challenger Columbia Stadium. Read below for information about volunteers needed to help wash uniforms, poinsettias for sale, and news from the band council. Have a great week, Jennifer McBurnett, VP — Communications HELP WASH MARCHING UNIFORMS It's time to wash the marching uniforms again, so we need parent volunteers to help. They are 100% machine washable, so anyone who is familiar with washing clothes and has access to a washing machine can help. The band will provide the detergent as well. We need around 20 volunteers so that each person only has about 10 uniforms to wash. After the students return from THIS Friday's game against Falls (10/25), please come into the band hall to pick up uniforms to wash over the weekend. The uniforms need to be returned to the band hall on Monday, 10/28: right after school or when practice ends at 5:30 PM. If you are available to help us clean uniforms, sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a9ab22aafa7-uniform3 DECK YOUR HALLS WITH FESTIVE HOLIDAY PLANTS Now is the time to order your holiday plants from the Falcon Band Booster Club. Support your favorite band and decorate for the season at the same time! The gorgeous Poinsettias, exotic Holiday Cactus, and Norfolk Pines arrive in 6" pots with gold wrappers and are only $15 each! Poinsettias are available in both red and white. For something a little different, try a red holiday cactus or a fresh-smelling Norfolk Pine. These lush plants make splendid gifts, too! The fundraiser runs from Friday, October 25th through Friday, November 8th. If you are interested in the white poinsettias, be sure to submit your order early — the number of these unique plants may be limited. Order forms will be given to band students and are also available from the band website www.clhsband.org. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Anguiano at poinsettias@clhsband.org The plants must be picked up following the Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 4th. Please see attached for the flyer. NEWS FROM THE BAND COUNCIL Hey band! Awesome job at UIL! We had a great week of rehearsals and it really paid off. I'm so proud to be a part of what we have accomplished so far and I am so excited to see what is to come! Parents and students, if you have any pictures from band events so far this year, please send them to falconbandhistorian@gmail.com. Some of you may have already noticed the fliers in the band hall, but this is an announcement that we are having a HALLOWEEN REHEARSAL! Come dressed in a single or group costume and participate in a contest judged by the directors. I am so excited to see what awesome costumes y'all come up with! With pride, Rebecca Vicary Band Council President MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR CONTESTS AND EVENTS Saturday, Nov. 2 US Bands Competition THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR Monday, Oct. 21 No rehearsal Spring Trip first payment due Tuesday, Oct. 22 No practice Wednesday, Oct. 23 Full Band 3-5:30 PM Thursday, Oct. 24 Full Band 3-5:30 PM Friday, Oct. 25 Game vs. Clear Falls HS, 7 PM, Veterans Memorial Stadium This email has been sent via Charms Office Assistant on behalf of: Clear Lake High School Band 2929 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 Click here to unsubscribe from Charms email communications: <a href="https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms2/unsubscribe.asp?uuid=7a342007-d375-11e9-a951-000d3a72e036">unsubscribe</a> Dear Band and Color Guard,
Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help at Saturday’s contest! This week, the full band rehearses Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3-5:30 PM. The game Friday is against Clear Creek HS, 7 PM, at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Region 17 UIL Marching Contest is Saturday, Oct. 19 at Challenger Columbia Stadium, so look out for more information to come. Have a great week, Jennifer McBurnett, VP – Communications MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR CONTESTS AND EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 19 UIL Marching Contest Saturday, Nov. 2 US Bands Competition THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR Monday, Oct. 14 No school, BUT: Full Band 3-5:30 PM, RED REHEARSAL SHIRT Tuesday, Oct. 15 No practice Wednesday, Oct. 16 Full Band 3-5:30 PM, WHITE REHEARSAL SHIRT Thursday, Oct. 17 Full Band 3-5:30 PM, GRAY REHEARSAL SHIRT Friday, Oct. 18 Game vs. Clear Creek HS, 7 PM, Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday, Oct. 19 UIL Marching Contest, Challenger Columbia Stadium, more info to come Dear Band and Color Guard,
Thanks to those who have signed up to help out with parking Saturday! We still need: 3 people from noon-2 PM; 4 people from 2-4 PM; 3 people from 4-6 PM; 6 people from 6-8 PM; 6 people from 8-10 PM; 2 people from 10-11:30 PM Many of the volunteers who help every week with HAT (moving props and pit equipment) and food will be otherwise occupied, so we need more people than usual to help out at this contest. Please consider signing up for one of the 24 spots left! Every CCISD high school is required to provide volunteers for at least one area to make this contest work. Sign up link is below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a9ab22aafa7-ccisd This week, the full band rehearses Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3-5:30 PM. There will be no rehearsal Friday, and you will receive information during the week regarding times for Saturday’s contest. Thanks also to all the parents who took home uniforms to wash this weekend! Have a great week, Jennifer McBurnett, VP – Communications MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR CONTESTS AND EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 12 Gulf Coast Classic Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 19 UIL Marching Contest Saturday, Nov. 2 US Bands Competition THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR Monday, Oct. 7 Full Band 3-5:30 PM, RED REHEARSAL SHIRT Tuesday, Oct. 8 No practice Wednesday, Oct. 9 Full Band 3-5:30 PM, WHITE REHEARSAL SHIRT Thursday, Oct. 10 Full Band 3-5:30 PM, GRAY REHEARSAL SHIRT Friday, Oct. 11 No practice Saturday, Oct. 12 Gulf Coast Classic Contest, more info to come Dear Band and Color Guard,
It’s homecoming week (again)! October’s FBBC meeting will take place Tuesday at 7PM in the band hall. Important topics of discussion will be the upcoming Gulf Coast Classic and pending fate of Bites at the Lake. The full band rehearses Monday and Thursday from 3-6PM and Wednesday 3-4:30PM. On Wednesday, the band needs to be in HEAT UNIFORMS for the homecoming parade that begins at 5:30. The parade will go from Falcon Pass Elementary to the JV field for a pep rally. They will be done around 7PM. There will be no rehearsal Friday. On Saturday, October 5, there will be a 1PM football game against Alvin at Challenger Columbia Stadium, so we will have a 9AM run through. See the attached flyer from the cheerleader booster club for details about Chick-fil-A at the parade. The band will wear FULL UNFORMS for the football game this week. Students need to wear the new shorts under the bibbers, so the parts of the uniform are the same as the heat uniform except for LONG black socks. Have a great week, Jennifer McBurnett, VP – Communications MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR CONTESTS AND EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 12 Gulf Coast Classic Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 19 UIL Marching Contest Saturday, Nov. 2 US Bands Competition PRE-SALE HOME VARSITY GAME TICKETS If you are planning to attend home varsity football games, you can purchase discounted pre-sale tickets two ways (BUT even better, help with the Halftime Action Team getting props and pit instruments onto the field and get in free as a volunteer). The Clear Lake High School Bookkeeper has pre-sale tickets available during lunch only on Thursdays and Fridays. Pre-sale ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. Gate prices are $8 for all individuals (school age and up). This year, tickets to home games are also available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/TX17681/Football. GOLD CARD CLUB Clear Creek ISD offers the Gold Card Club for citizens, 60 or older. See details below or at the following link: http://ccisd.ss8.sharpschool.com/cms/one.aspx?portalid=645487&pageid=1361725 Did you know Clear Creek ISD distributes a 'Gold Card' free of charge to citizens, 60 or older, who reside within the district boundaries? It's our way of saying thanks for all you've done, and continue to do, to support this district! The Gold Card offers our Senior friends free admission to all CCISD home game athletic events and most fine arts student performances including plays, concerts and choir performances. (Please Note: Seats are sometimes limited, and advance ticket pick-up may be required.) To receive your free Gold Card, please download and fill out an application and send it with a copy of your driver's license to the Office of Communications at the Education Support Center, 2425 E. Main Street, League City 77573. For more information call 281-284-0020. THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR Monday, Sept. 30 Full Band 3-6PM, RED REHEARSAL SHIRT Tuesday, Oct. 1 No practice Booster Club meeting, 7PM in band hall Wednesday, Oct. 2 Full Band 3-4:30PM, HEAT UNIFORM; Parade 5:30PM Thursday, Oct. 3 Full Band 3-6PM, WHITE REHEARSAL SHIRT Friday, Oct. 4 No practice Saturday, Oct. 5 Homecoming game vs. Alvin, Challenger Columbia Stadium, 7PM, FULL UNIFORM Parents and Students, There are a few minor adjustments to our schedule in the coming days. Please be aware that our performance time for tomorrow's competition in Friendswood has been moved up 15 minutes to 3:45. We will keep the rehearsal tomorrow morning at 11:00, so please be sure you/your child arrives with plenty of time to get their equipment together and on the rehearsal parking lot by then. Please park or drop your child off in the front of the building, as there will be a TIFI football game on the turf field and a lot of traffic in the back parking lot. Next week, the homecoming parade was moved up to 5:30 on Wednesday. We will therefore cut rehearsal at 4:30 and tack the lost hour onto the Monday and Thursday rehearsals. So next week we will rehearse from 3:00-6:00 on Monday and Thursday, and 3:00-4:30 on Wednesday. Students will need to be in heat uniform on Wednesday for the parade at 5:30. They will be done around 7:00 on Wednesday. There will be no rehearsal Friday, and Saturday, October 5, will be a 1:00 football game, so we will have a 9:00 am run through. Students should be in game shirts tonight, and show shirts tomorrow. Thank you,
John Pearce Director of Bands Clear Lake High School office: 281-284-2075 This email has been sent via Charms Office Assistant on behalf of: Clear Lake High School Band 2929 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77058 Click here to unsubscribe from Charms email communications: <a href="https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms2/unsubscribe.asp?uuid=7a3492f8-d375-11e9-a951-000d3a72e036">unsubscribe</a> |