BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Mon October 14, 2024 1:15pm

I was able to watch the final run through before the regional competition, and it was FANTASTIC! Everyone of you should be extremely proud of how far you've come this season. Your show is fun and exciting and the crowd loves you. You have made so many improvements in the past couple of weeks, it's really incredible! I am very proud to be a mom of 3 marching Hawks and a band mom to you all! Good luck tonight, have fun with your show and GO HAWKS!

– Jessica Hughes

HHSBPA Update

Weekly Update October 13th

Good evening band families!

We are nearing the end of marching season, we have the regional competition, 1 football game, and state left. We do have a few more spots that we need to fill for chaperones and pit crew, if you are able to help, please sign up here:
Pit Crew Sign Up
Chaperone Sign UP

If you are new to marching band here is a quick rundown on how the state competitions work. This week the regional competitions are held around the state. The last regional in which 5A bands will perform occurs on Thursday, so by Friday morning, we will know the standings for the state competition. IF Horizon places in the top 6 for 5A bands, they will SKIP quarter finals which take place on the morning of Friday October 25th and go directly to semi finals which is held on the morning of Saturday October 26th. Finals are held in the evening of Saturday October 26th. Quarter finals, semi finals and finals are all held at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. If you would like to follow the scores this week, and see the placement for quarter finals, check the CBA marching website: https://www.coloradomarching.org/

We want to thank all the families who donated for the Hawk the Lawn, we were able to raise all the money needed for the signs. Our lovely Vice President, Danielle, is coordinating the Hawk the Lawn, and would like to organize a proper send off for our students, here is a message from her:

As we gear up for state, we would like to go ahead and put a small ask on your calendar. Last year on the morning of state (Saturday only-Oct. 26), parents/families surprised the kids by making a tunnel for them to walk through as they headed to the buses. We would like to do that again this year, as well! We aren’t sure of the time quite yet, but even it’s 4 a.m., our kiddos deserve it! Please stay tuned for a time in our state communication email. Go Hawks!

This week’s schedule:
Monday: 9-1pm rehearsal
1-4pm load trailer and break for dinner
4pm call time
8pm performance time
10pm ish arrive at HHS

Friday: 9-1pm rehearsal
5-10 ish football game

Thank you all for coming out to the In N Out Showcase fundraiser! It was a wonderful afternoon and the band’s performance was awesome!

I hope you all have a great week, if you have any questions, please feel free to email us.

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Sat October 12, 2024 7:21pm

If anyone who went to the showcase happened to find a Chevy key with a white pearl cross on the keychain, please let me know.

Justin Goodman (Grady’s dad)

– Justin Goodman

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Thu October 10, 2024 5:27pm

Thanks to everyone who ate out at Chipotle last night! I was notified that we raised $316.94–which means that in just three restaurant night fundraisers we have earned about $800. Thank you all for your participation and support!

– Melissa

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Mon October 7, 2024 11:49am

Hello Band Families!

Big update as we approach the climax of the season, so please read all of the information below:

Thank you all for the help this past weekend at the Big Cat Marching Festival! I’m so proud of the growth the students showed off at the festival! Now, we’re fortunate to get a good amount of rehearsal time within this next week before regionals to continue that improvement!

Regionals is the most important competition of the season, so let’s try to get 100% attendance at this performance! We have not had a show yet with a full roster and it would be great to get a read on the show with everyone in. This is what slots us for quarter/semi finals and looking at the 5A Scores statewide, it’s a coin flip between 6th-10th place so we really want to set our students up for their best possible performance before getting to state.

Big Cat Finals Performance can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hqfoHR8_DGiorUlAjQwokXhLzc7-k3zI/view?usp=share_link

In N Out

In N Out ticket purchases are due by TONIGHT! You must pre-purchase your tickets for the In N Out meal (Including a ticket for your student) if you and your student would like to eat at Saturday’s showcase. You will NOT be able to purchase meal tickets the day of the event. Tickets are $5 for the meal and $5 for the show. Please fill out the google form below to buy tickets. You can pick tickets up tomorrow evening from 8:20-8:50pm.

Get your tickets here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyK-_uTEhMD7p38t0cQcsxqJiJ5aFHFVvBTTwd7cBut9MP5A/viewform

WINDS ONLY- Next CMEA Rehearsal 10/9
3:30-5:30 pm- This will be our last rehearsal during marching season, then we will get back to it during class after State.
Reminder: Our CMEA performance is scheduled for February 1st at 11:00 am. We will be staying at the Broadmoor Hotel on January 31st! I will have more information once we solidify the plan for the meals, rehearsal spaces, and what all will be included on the trip.

Band Fees Reminder
Please remember to pay any remaining band fees, all fees should be paid in full. Please go to the band website to check balances.

Football Game 10/11 (Senior Night and Middle School Night):
5:00 pm- Call at HHS
5:30 pm- Depart for North Stadium
6:15 pm- Middle School students meet at the northern gate
6:45 pm- Pre-show with HHS band and MS students
7:00 pm- Kick off
8:00ish- Halftime Performance (Full show, Senior Salute)
Middle Schoolers are free to go after this
9:30ish- Game is over and we pack up and head back to HHS
10:15-30 pm- Arrive at HHS and dismiss

Showcase Schedule
1-3:30pm – Rehearsal
4pm – In N Out will begin to serve, if you student has a ticket, they will be served first
6 ish – Band performs show, $5 gate fee (kids 12 & under are free, and HHS athletic students free if wearing their jersey)
*Please bring your senior posters, we will hang them up for the showcase
**From 4-6pm, we will have a tailgate party, please bring lawn games, football, etc… and be ready to hang out with your fellow band families (No alcohol please)
After the band performs, we will need to put props and instruments away, then the students are free to leave.

CBA Northern Regional Schedule:
9:00 am-1:00 pm- Rehearsal at HHS
1:00-4:00 pm- Load Trailer and break for dinner
4:00 pm- Call time back at HHS
5:00 pm- Depart for Centaurus High School
5:30 pm- Arrive, go watch Loveland and Monarch Perform
6:15 pm- Go change and get ready for warm up
6:40 pm- Go to warm up
8:00 pm- Performance time!!
9:00 pm- Awards
9:30 pm- Depart for HHS
10:00 pm- Arrive at HHS, unload and pick up instruments to take home, dismiss.
More information, tickets and merchandise information can be found here:

CBA North Regionals


Coming up:
Football game 10/18- 9 am-1 pm Rehearsal, Call @5 pm
State Week Rehearsals- 10/21, 22
Rehearsal and Special Moments- 10/24
Quarter Finals- 10/25
Semis/Finals- 10/26

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Tim Dailey
Director of Bands
Horizon High School
[email protected]
(720) 972-4472

– Mr. Dailey

HHSBPA Update

Weekly Update Oct. 6th

Good evening band families!

In N Out

In N Out ticket purchases are due by MONDAY night (October 7th)! You must pre-purchase your tickets for the In N Out meal (Including a ticket for your student) if you and your student would like to eat at Saturday’s showcase. You will NOT be able to purchase meal tickets the day of the event. Tickets are $5 for the meal and $5 for the show. Please fill out the google form below to buy tickets. You can pick tickets up tomorrow evening from 8:20-8:50pm.

In N Out Pre-Sale Form

Showcase Schedule (October 12th)

  • 1-3:30pm – Rehearsal
  • 4pm – In N Out will begin to serve, if you student has a ticket, they will be served first
  • 6 ish – Band performs show, $5 gate fee (kids 12 & under are free, and HHS athletic students free if wearing their jersey)

*Please bring your senior posters, we will hang them up for the showcase

**From 4-6pm, we will have a tailgate party, please bring lawn games, football, etc…  and be ready to hang out with your fellow band families (No alcohol please)

After the band performs, we will need to put props and instruments away, then the students are free to leave.

Band Fees Reminder

Please remember to pay any remaining band fees, all fees should be paid in full. Please go to the band website to check balances. The password to enter the fee area is in your email.

Help us Hawk the Lawn!

As our season is well underway and state is right around the corner, we would like to continue a tradition that was started last year to celebrate our band kiddos! Last year on the day of state, the students were surprised with a “Hawk the Lawn” in their honor. Each band student had a lawn sign with their name on it (that they were able to keep) placed in front of the school beside a giant “Good Luck at State” sign. The kids really appreciated the recognition and we would like to do it again this season. Last year, the signs were paid for by an individual parent, but this year, we are hoping to purchase through donations from our band parents.  We are hoping that each family could donate $5.00 (or more if you would like!) to help purchase the signs. The total cost with everything is $616.00. We would need one week for order and turnaround of the signs, so we are hoping to have the money by 10/`14 (state is the 25th/26th). There are a few options for payment: cash to Mr. Daily, Venmo ($6.00), or you can pay in person at Monday night’s practice from 8:20-8:50. Jessica, Danielle or Nikole will be inside the stadium. Thank you so much for supporting our AMAZING band students as they continue to make us proud every performance!

Weeks events:

  • Monday: Rehearsal 5:30-9pm
  • Tuesday: Winter percussion interest meeting 5:30-6:30pm
  • Wednesday: Wind Ensemble rehearsal 3:30-5:30pm & Chipolte Restaurant night 5-9pm 14452 Orchard Pkwy Unit 300, Westminster, CO (flyer below, please share on your social media and don’t forget to mention you are with the band!)
  • Thursday: Percussion 5:30-7:30pm & Guard 6-9pm
  • Friday: Football game 5-9:30pm (This is senior night and 8th grade night)
  • Saturday: Rehearsal 1-3:30pm & Showcase 4-7pm

Thank you so much for all your help and support so far this season!

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Fri October 4, 2024 2:25pm

Hey Hawks!

I hope you’re all taking the time to rest today so you’re ready for a fantastic competition tomorrow! Here are a few reminders to keep in mind:

Get plenty of rest tonight! We’re in the final stretch of the season, so use this time to heal and recharge for your success.

Arrive early to rehearsal. Please be there by 7:45 AM. If you can come earlier to help with moving the front ensemble and props, that would be fantastic! We want to START rehearsal at 8:00 AM with everyone ready for stretching.

Reflect on your show, goals, and your "why" today. Consider what you want to improve for this competition. Think about how you can contribute more to the music, visuals, and culture of the Horizon Band. What has been a big positive for you this season?

Focus on the changes in your show. Make sure you’re prepared to execute those new spots with confidence!

Remember, your staff is proud of you! We’re amazed by the hard work you’ve put into the season so far. Let’s keep pushing to improve and be our best while maintaining that growth mindset!

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Go Hawks!

Here is the schedule again for tomorrow, as well as where parents/ friends can buy tickets:

Big Cat Marching Festival Schedule:
8:00 am-10:30 am- Rehearsal at HHS
10:30 am- 11:15 am- Load trailer and grab sack lunches for Bus Ride
11:15 am- Depart for North Arvada Area Complex Stadium 19500 W 64th Parkway, Arvada
12:00 pm- Arrive at NAAC Stadium
1:05 pm- Move to warm ups
2:30 pm- Prelims Performance!
We will go back, change, and students can get food in the stadium and watch bands until Awards at 4:15 pm.
Depending on placement, a finals performance could be anywhere from 5:30-8:30 pm. We will figure out the dinner timing based on our performance time with the walking taco bar.
9:00 pm- Finals Awards
9:30 pm- Depart NAAC to HHS
10:15-30 pm- Arrive at HHS and dismiss

Show info can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/view/lakewoodhsmusic/big-cat-marching-invitational
Tickets are also now available for purchase –
https://lakewoodbigcat.square.site/

– Mr. Dailey