All-State Orchestra

All-State Orchestra is often overlooked by band programs but there are active school orchestras across the state and the All-State Orchestra Festival requires woodwinds, brass, and percussion as well.  Please see the message below calling upon these kind of students to audition.  I would encourage interested students to try out for this as another incredibly…

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Spring Trip, April 19-23, TRIP INFORMATION

Spring Trip, April 19-23, Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida TRIP INFORMATION Please read at your convenience and PLEASE read ALL of this information carefully, including the provided forms, before asking questions. If you missed the meeting and/or your student has not picked up the informational forms, they are linked below.  There are four forms which should…

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Additional Opportunities for Students

Here are a few opportunities I’ve received info about: *We have Buckhorn Band graduates in the band programs at each of these schools! 1. UAH Invitational Honor Band – Novemeber 11-12 – UAH does not have a marching band, so their “symphonic honor band” is in the Fall and is very good – IF YOU ARE…

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Volunteer Needs for Sept 2

Here is a list of the volunteer positions still open for this week’s game. (as of 8/31/16) CONCESSIONS: Concessions are required to be signed in and working by the start time – 5:00pm 2 Alternates 5 Funnel Cake 5 Window CHAPERONES Volunteers need to be at the band room by 4:30 to avoid having to pay parking.  Upon…

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Reminders from Mr. Souder

– Please don’t forget the 2017 Spring Trip Meeting this evening, Tuesday August 30th at 7:00 PM in the band room.  I will cover the specifics of the trip itinerary, costs, sign-up process, and a few eligibility stipulations at the meeting.  This is going to be an awesome trip to Universal Studios, unlike any the students…

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September Concession Volunteer Slots

It’s time to release the next set of volunteer sign up slots for the staggered schedule. Dates: September 2- Varsity game September 3 – Stadium clean up September 12- JV/9th Game September 16-Varsity Game September 17- Stadium Clean up September 23- Homecoming Game September 24- Stadium Clean up We want to remind everyone to please…

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Madison County Night of Bands

The 2nd Annual Madison County Night of Bands event has been scheduled for Tuesday evening, September 20th at 6:30 at New Hope High School.  This is an opportunity for the 5 high school band programs (Buckhorn, Hazel Green, Madison County, New Hope, and Sparkman) to perform their shows for each other and the collective communities…

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Need to Knows from Mr. Souder

Here are a few upcoming things to mark on your calendars/schedules and to be aware of procedure: Friday, August 19 – Jamboree (HOME) – call time @ 5:00 (Football boosters begin charging for parking around this time so if a student leaves to go home and returns, it needs to be before they begin charging.)…

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Parent Preview Night

The first Band Booster meeting was held Friday, August 12, 2016 and was followed by a Preview Performance of this year’s Marching Show. Students demonstrated some of their warm up routines followed by the first three movements of this year’s show. This first meeting of the year was filled with important details for the entire…

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