Alabama State Marching Band Championship
The following information pertains to the Alabama State Marching Band Championship hosted at Muscle Shoals High School, Saturday November 3rd. I have cut and pasted some details about judging, scoring, and awards below, as it will be quite different from other contests and you should know how this contest will work differently. Other state championships tend to…
Read MoreJSU Contest of Champions Results
I trust you heard the very satisfying news of our band’s success at the JSU Contest of Champions! Details were shared on our Facebook page and in email to all of our school employees, Superintendent Massey and our School Board member, Angie Bates. I would reiterate that the trophies (All Superior ratings, 1st place Drum Major,…
Read MoreUpcoming Promotional Events
General Info: When selling items, make the checks to BHS Band. PLEASE make sure there is a phone # and your child’s name and name of fundraiser on memo portion of check. As always, all fees (including fall, spring, all rental fees and any misc. fees), must be paid before credit is applied to spring…
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*Football Band students will follow the same schedule as Competition Band marchers and be involved in the entire process, helping with logistics and involved throughout. These students will not need to wear the uniform and should plan to wear tennis shoes, khaki shorts, and the band shirt. Competition Band marchers will also wear the band…
Read More3rd Competition Update
I just sent the following email through CHARMS a few minutes ago, as we have been informed that the CHARMS email send issue has been fixed. Therefore, all parent and student addresses should be receiving emails through CHARMS once again. However, I’m sending it through our Gmail address book just to be sure everyone gets…
Read MoreConcert Attire
Attention parents of freshman (/first year) students (and any veteran students who may need a new tux or dress, or need to have it altered because of your student’s growth) for participation in concert-band performances: The time is quickly approaching for our students to need their concert attire (tuxes / dresses). The first time we will…
Read MoreOctober and November Events
Attention parents – below are some important details and upcoming dates to mark on your calendar. This is a long one which includes several performances coming up over the next 2 months. Next Tuesday, October 2nd: Yesterday I spoke with all of our students about the testing schedule / E-Learning Day next Tuesday, October 2nd. …
Read MoreStones River Championship Schedule
Hello all – this is a long one. Please take the time to completely read it. First are my specifics for next Saturday’s competition – September 22nd, an approximate detailed itinerary and some important details/notes throughout. Then, below the itinerary are some spectator notes – location, ticket prices, etc. Because of the required timing of…
Read MoreAlbertville Game, Friday Sept 14
Hello Parents – if you weren’t there or didn’t hear, the band had a well-received performance again Friday night at The Cotton Classic against Hazel Green. There are pictures and a video on our Facebook page. We are anxious to get the Color Guard costumes and flags, and hungry to work on the details that…
Read MoreHazel Green Game and First Competition
Greetings BHS Band Parents – please read the following information about tomorrow’s home performance and some notes on our first competition. Sorry this one is a bit long. Tomorrow, Friday, September 7 is another Home game, just like last week. (Next Friday will be an away game, traveling on buses to Albertville, leaving school early.) …
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