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Christmas in August
The SLT team has asked for our help for the last day of Summer Band.They would like to have a Christmas in August. We will be decorating the Band Hall and other areas on Thursday the 11th from 6:30pm - 8pm. We need your help to make it special! If you are going to lend decorations or extension cords, please label them with your student's first and last name so that we can make sure to get them back to you.
You can send items with your student next week and it will be stored in the supply closet. We are looking for inflatables, Christmas trees, lights, and garland.
For decorating, many hands make for light work - so please come help set up!
Thanks in advance!
Please click here to sign-up and help by donating time and decorations!
BAND AND GUARD WORK DAY!
Build Props!
We are looking for volunteers with some basic sewing experience to sew hems and stirrups on the bibbers (pants). The sewing is straight and simple. We will show you how! We will be at the band hall on Saturday Aug. 20th from 10am to 2 pm. We will have some sewing machines but if you have one you can bring that would be great! Please click here to sign up!
Guard tunics: help make those hot tunics sleeveless!
Please join us in making our color guard tunics sleeveless. No sewing necessary! All you need are scissors, an iron, and an ironing board! We will provide the heat bond! Join us or take some home! We will be at the band hall on Saturday, Aug. 20th, 9am - 4pm! Please click here to sign up!
TMF Store is Now Open!
Shop the Jag Swag Store by TMF!
Get additional summer band uniform pieces (white practice shirts, compression shirts with logo, etc.), family band and JAGuard specific spirit wear and MORE! DUFFLE BAGS are optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, and this may be the only chance to get them in time for all the Fall band activities. Orders will ship directly to your home when ready. Production of all items begins after the store closes and should be received approximately 3 weeks later.
Shop here on our website under Jag Swag.
ORDER BY AUGUST 14 - This store closes automatically, so check their countdown clock! Items should be received prior to our first competition. (Please note that any items unable to be filled in a reasonable time due to supply chain issues/supplier inventory levels will be canceled and refunded by TMF.)
Order the 2022 Marching Show Parent Shirt
2022 Marching Show Parent Shirts are not available online! These shirts will be sold via preorder only through August 31.
- These are for parents/fans only. Students will receive a separate show shirt at no cost this season.
- Must be ordered through deadline of 8/31. Order will be placed on 9/1 based on preorders only.
- Shirt colors have not been determined. Student shirts are historically a different color than parent shirts, and ours are generally brightly-colored to be noticeable in the stands and from a distance.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunites
Volunteer for Jag Jog
This Week & Save These Dates
August 8
Summer Band (@ JHS 8 a.m. - 8 p.m)
Senior Committee Meeting (7 - 8 p.m. @ 455 W Overlook Mountain, Buda, TX 78610, USA )
August 9
Summer Band (@ JHS 12 - 8 p.m)
Letter Jacket Fitting for Seniors (3 - 3:30 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)
Band Boosters Executive Board Meeting (6:30 - 9:30 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)
August 10
Summer Band (@ JHS 8 a.m. - 8 p.m)
#MoeKnows t-shirt pre-orders due
August 11
Summer Band (@ JHS 8 a.m. - 8 p.m)
August 12
Summer Band (@ JHS 8 a.m. - 8 p.m)
Game Day Meal Plan payment due.
*Optional
Senior Parking Lot Closed for Painting
August 15
NO SUMMER BAND
Spirit Night at MOD Pizza in Kyle (All Day)
Please show flyers or order online. Use the code: MODF8504 when ordering online.
August 16
First Day of School
Band Rehearsal (5 - 8 p.m. @ JHS)
August 18
Band Rehearsal (5 - 7 p.m. @ JHS)
August 26
JHS Football vs. San Antonio Clark (7 p.m. @ Shelton Stadium)
August 31
Parent/fan show shirt orders due today! Click here to order. Students will receive their own version at no-cost.
September 7
Spirit Night at Chipotle (5 - 9 p.m. @ Southpark Meadows)
Let the cashier you are there with the band. Online please use the code PFBH9MC. 33% of sales get donated to the cause, so please don't forget to let them know you are there for Johnson Band!
September 10
Competition Meal Plan payment due.
*MANDATORY
September 17
2022 - 23 Jaguar Jog 5K/10K (Registration is Now OPEN!)
FUNDRAISER benefitting Jaguar Band
Both the 5K and 10K will be essentially out and back courses starting and finishing on the Johnson High School Campus in Buda. 10K Course will exit out the north of the property to the Elliott Ranch neighborhood, then head back to the school. 5K will turn around at the gate and come back.
Thunder in the Hills Drumline Contest
Dripping Springs High School
JHS Percussion time TBA
September 24
From the director
What a great week we just finished!! It was a great week, with a ton of progress towards our show: “Against All Odds”! Let’s do a quick recap before we get into this coming week!
We had a great week continuing our music rehearsals and master classes! This week was the week that we could start learning drill and that’s exactly what we did!! The kids are doing a great job, they are learning quickly and moving forward at a great pace! More drill to come this week!
We also wrapped up the week with an epic water balloon fight on Friday evening!! There was no official winner but rather a ton of kids having a blast!!!! It was a great way to end a week of hard work!!!
Saturday was the Jaguar Jamboree, and our Jag Band and Color Guard put on a great performance!! A huge shout out to Micah P. for emceeing the event and giving a great introduction of our guard letting everyone know we have not only a state champion guard program but also one of the best in the nation!
Let’s take a look at this coming week!! This week we will continue to move forward learning drill, music and movement with all of our students! Please pay close attention to the calendar for this week. Tuesday the 9th is a delayed start. The meal plan lunch will be served at 12:00 and the remainder of the day will follow our normal rehearsal schedule! Thursday evening is a big date to keep an eye on this week!! We have offered the students an incentive for this week! If we can get all of our wind (woodwinds and brass) students to play off their music by Wednesday we will reward their hard work with an evening off on Thursday -- ending practice at 4pm! Parents, you are welcome to pop in the Band Hall when you pick up your student and check out the playoff wall and see where your child is in the playoff process! All the encouragement they can receive towards reaching their music goals will benefit them and the band as a whole! Getting Thursday evening off also provides them with the opportunity to go and watch “Big, Loud and Live” which includes the top 17 Drum and Bugle Corps performing as we approach the World Championships!! Here is a link to purchase tickets: https://www.fandango.com/dci-2022-big-loud-and-live-227569/movie-overview
We will be pushing out introductions to our private lesson staff, and we highly encourage all students to get enrolled in lessons! There is nothing that beats getting that one-to-one analysis and instruction from a professional on their specific instrument!! I believe our band staff are all incredible teachers; however, considering the numbers in each band class and the limited amount of instructional time available during the class, having students participate in lessons is an invaluable investment!! Please be on the lookout for these introductions! There will be a page on the JHS Band Webpage that will guide you toward instructions and registration links!
We are almost to the half-way point of reaching our fundraiser goal!! Let’s continue to repost, retweet and redouble our efforts to get our fundraiser to reach as many people and potential donors as possible!! We are sooooo close! Let’s make sure we reach our goal!!
This is our last week of summer band so let’s make it AWESOME!!! As we always say “It’s A Great Day To Be A Jaguar”!
Another week down and one more to go! It was a great! The most exciting moments of the week were marching and playing all of part 1 with the battery and finally getting the front ensemble outside for full ensemble. We continue to make huge strides toward the finishing the show. You are absolutely going to love the final movement. It starts with a full out percussion feature! Front ensemble will be going outside more this week and will need to be prepared by having the following items:
- ALL MUSIC - Exercises, stand tunes, show music, cadences, etc.
- Pencil
- A water jug that is filled prior to arriving. You MUST stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Athletic shoes
- Comfortable loose fitting clothes. Preferably lighter colors.
COMMUNICATION
Most communication for our band program goes out through Charms and Remind. Any Percussion specific info will be sent out via our Percussion Remind. I encourage all parents to sign up. This will hopefully keep you informed of upcoming percussion events, news, info, etc.
To sign up, simply text @jagsperc22 to the number 81010.
UPCOMING PERCUSSION SPECIFIC EVENTS
8/4/22 - HAYS CISD CONVOCATION - Time TBD (am)
9/10/22 - Tom Green Elementary Hornet Races - 7 - 8:30am
9/17/22 - Jag Jog @JHS - Time TBD
9/17/22 - Thunder in the Hills Drumline Contest @ Dripping Springs HS - Time TBD
QUESTIONS?
TUNICS (in picture to the right):
Hey guard parents!! We need your HELP!!
We will get together Saturday, August 20, 9am - 4pm to work on cutting, hemming and ironing tunics to take them from long sleeve to sleeveless! (those long sleeves get HOT!) Any time you can donate will be much appreciated. No experience necessary! Come when you can!
Items to bring if you have them: fabric scissors, sewing gauge (small ruler) , iron, ironing board. Thank you and hope to see you there. - Michelle & Ida
- Monday: blue
- Tuesday: grey
- Wednesday: pink
- Thursday: black
- Friday: blue
UPCOMING GUARD EVENTS:
9/10/22 - Tom Green Elementary Hornet Races - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (with percussion)
*details TBA
GUARD FEES:
Please make sure you have paid or have made payment arrangements for your guard fees with Mrs. Mendez (band secretary). The items you see listed below require payment up front. The timely payment of your fees are needed to reimburse the band program funds!
Items include:
- summer uniform* (3-4 parts: exercise bra, tank, leggings/pants, and sneakers)
- one set of black jazz shoes*
- one pair of gloves*
- one black unitard*
- grey team jacket* (sizing and ordering will take place this week!)
- black Jaguar practice shirt*
- grey star ("Kenya") practice t-shirt
- blue practice t-shirt
- pink practice t-shirt
- contribution towards Fall competition costume (same as band members)
*All of these fee items will be distributed once received from the companies.
Moe Knows T-Shirt Fundraiser for Grand Nationals
Staying Informed
Staying Informed! The Jaguar Band strives to keep everyone informed about our events and increase the opportunity to answer questions and create conversations with our community. This year, you will be able to find out information not only in our Newsletter and on our Band Calendar, but we will also be sharing them on our Johnson Band website events page and as events on our Facebook page. Our events on Facebook will be used as a primary source for updates and reminders. Don't forget to use your section GroupMe's as a quick and effective way to get your questions answered!
Stay Connected!
- Save our website -www.johnsonbands.com
- Find copies of our Jaguar Band Newsletters at: https://www.johnsonbands.com/newsletter
- Sync to the Band Google Calendar: https://www.johnsonbands.com/calendar
- Sign up for 2022 Remind - Instructions here https://www.johnsonbands.com/get-connected
- Like our Facebook Page https://www.johnsonbands.com/get-connected
- Get Connected: Remind App, JHS Band Calendar, Photos & Newsletters. We're also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
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JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL JAGUAR BAND
meal plans
The Competition Meal Plan is mandatory because it’s not possible for parents to know when the students can eat. Schedules are driven by the competition hosts. Click here for more information about the Competition Meal Plan.
The Game Day Meal Plan is optional.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Hoes or Blanca Velez at mealplans@johnsonbands.com or Ida Musgrove @ president@johnsonbands.com.
Fly a Flag
Join the Johnson Jaguar Band Boosters!
Subscribe to Fly a Flag! Show your National Pride AND support the Johnson High School Band! The Johnson Band Boosters are offering a US Flag Subscription service! For national holidays a 3’ x 5’ flag on a pole will be placed in your front yard. The flags will be installed at least one day before the holiday and will be removed after the holiday (length of display will vary depending on when the holiday occurs). A one-year subscription to the Fly A Flag Program is $52. At this time, this service is only being offered in the Johnson High School attendance zone.
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