NOTES FROM THE DIRECTORS
Please be sure to submit the trivia questions for attendance each day.
Be sure to have all of your Covid supplies every day in class.
IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK
12/07/2020 Cutoff Date for Houston Band Merchandise Purchase
12/09/2020 Mandatory Rehearsal for those signed up for 12/10 performance (3:00pm-4:30pm)
12/10/2020 Holiday Video Performance (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Always stay up to date through the master calendar at https://www.thehoustonband.com/calendar
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY
We are asking all interested band members who play wind instruments to sign up for our Holiday Band Video. This sign up is only for wind players (we will make other lists for percussion and guard). This event is for both Hybrid AND Virtual students.
Complete the Google Form no later than 3:00pm on Tuesday 12/8 to participate.
Students must attend rehearsal on Wednesday 12/9 (3:00-4:30), and record on Thursday 12/10 (3:00-4:30)
Come prepared with Christmas Parade Sequence memorized (mm 9-30).
Parts for this can be found in the Schoology Course Page (at the very top).
Dress appropriately for the weather.
We will wear Santa Hats and "Ugly Holiday Sweaters" for the video, make plans to get yours now.
Here is the sign-up link: https://forms.gle/LoMbXfKGigg4wXHe7
Can't wait to see you all there!
FUNDRAISING
WHO NEEDS A PRESENT ???
We are delighted to offer a new opportunity to purchase Houston long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, hats, golf shirts, and pajama pants to show your Houston spirit. The t- shirts, hoodies, and pajama pants will be screen printed. The hats and polos will be monogrammed.
All orders will be placed and paid for online through Mid South Solutions. The first deadline to purchase merchandise will be Monday, December 7th at 8:00 AM. All orders will be prepared at the same time and should be ready to be distributed at the school sometime the week of December 14th. The exact date for distribution will be announced closer to the date.
The Houston Band will receive a percentage of all of the sales to assist with general band expenses and extra staffing.
Please take a look at the following secure link where you will set up an account:
https://stores.inksoft.com/houston_high_band/shop/home
Please feel free to share the link with family and friends ,but please be sure to have them enter your student's name and grade for pick up at the school.
Please feel free to reach out to Amy Burgess at Burgess3@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.