Colleyville Heritage Band
Week of 8/14 - 8/21
Welcome Back To School!
Great job last week during our visual rehearsals! It was nice to come back together.
Best of luck this week as we start school! Expect the unexpected, and show yourself and others grace during these times. Take one day at time, and breath - we will get through every opportunity together.
Thank you for attending our Socially Distant Band Camp!
Rehearsal Schedule 8/17-8/22
The Band Staff will be using the CANVAS instructional system to share materials. Be sure to find your course for weekly lesson information and WebEx log ons.
Tuesday
Marching Outdoors – 5:00 to 7:00PM
Flutes, Clarinets
Trumpets, Mellos
Diamonds
Thursday
Marching Outdoors – 5:00 to 7:00PM
Saxes, Low Woodwinds
Trombone, Euph, Tuba
Percussion
**For the time being, marching band rehearsals will be held in the evening and in split groups to best accommodate distance learning, student safety, facilities, and the weather**
Action Required: NEW Trace Log
This is a different trace log from last week and EVERYONE must submit it again for next week's rehearsals!
Private Lesson Survey
To help our families connect with our wonderful private lesson staff, please take a moment to fill out this survey of your involvement in private lessons.
Letter Jackets
Due to the interesting time we are currently in, the process for qualifying for a letter jacket has been modified:
A letter jacket will be presented to senior and junior students who have served the high school band program well. Students must have participated in the band program from the time of their enrollment in high school before their junior and senior year and must participate through graduation of their senior year. Students will attend all performances, U.I.L. activities, and other required events.
Exceptions will be granted at the discretion of the band
directors (illness, emergencies, etc.).
Winds and Percussion:
A student who is not a junior or senior may qualify for a letter jacket provided they:
1.Earned a position and performed in an All Region Band**
2. Earn a First Division on a Class One Solo
**9th Graders who place in the 9th -Grade Region Band must also audition for High School Region in order to have their placement count towards letter jacket qualification.
Diamonds:
A student who is not a junior or senior in Diamonds may qualify for a letter jacket provided they:
1. Earn a 90 on a solo at the NTCA Solo & Ensemble competition
2. 4 consecutive seasons in Varsity Diamonds Fall Guard & Varsity Winter Guard
A junior or senior Diamond member may also qualify for a letter jacket provided they:
1. Have had continuous enrollment in the Diamonds Fall Guard & Winter Guard program from the time they joined the program.
After reviewing the preceding information, if you feel that you meet the requirements for qualification, please fill out the form below and it will be sent to the letter jacket company. From there, you will receive instructions on when and how to be fitted. Congrats to our qualifying students!
Marching Arts Virtual 5K
Want to stay in shape and support the marching arts during virtual learning? Check out the Marching Arts Virtual 5K at https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzgxNDQ=
You can “align” your race entry to a group - the Directors are running and set up a team called “Colleyville Heritage HS Band” Lace up your running shoes in September - let’s go!
Band Spirit Wear
Our first spirit wear orders will be ready soon! Orders may be picked-up at Bling It Boutique after they call you the week of Aug. 17. All orders not picked up by Sept. 1 will be picked up by the spirit wear coordinator and then handed out at school at a later date. Thank you for supporting our band fundraiser! For questions email chhsbandspiritwear@gmail.com
Super easy fundraising: Good Neighbor/Tom Thumb
Link your Tom Thumb Loyalty account to Colleyville Heritage Band Boosters. Through their Good Neighbor program, every time you make a purchase and enter your account number, a portion of your sales will be directed to the band!
To link your account, download this form, https://bit.ly/CHHSBandTTGNP, add your info, and turn it in to Customer Service the next time you're in the store. Or, simply ask Customer Service to add Charity #13302 to your account.
Happy Birthday!
- Ansh Chouhan (8/14)
- Timothy Choi (8/16)
- Mrs. Eby (8/18)
- Sophia Ramirez Bonano (8/18)
- Paxton Pfiel (8/19)
Social Media
Colleyville Heritage Band
Email: gary.barnard@gcisd.net
Website: colleyvilleheritageband.com
Location: Colleyville Heritage High School, Heritage Avenue, Colleyville, TX, USA
Phone: (817) 305-4724
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColleyvilleHeritageBand/
Twitter: @CHBandPride