BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Thu September 3, 2026 8:04am

Hey all!

Here are a few reminders/details for tomorrow's game and upcoming events:

Pictures for the buttons should be set up around 3:30 pm. If your student is planning on staying at school before the game, make sure they have food to eat, we will provide snacks and water after the half time performance, but students are responsible for their own dinner before the game. As students arrive back at school, they should change into their uniform and head to the auditorium to get their picture taken. You can still purchase buttons through tomorrow here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-27-marching-band-merchandise
Schedule:
3:30-5:00 pm- Load trailer/ Pictures in the auditorium for student buttons.
5:00 pm- Official call time for the band
5:30 pm- Load buses and depart for North Stadium
12500 Delaware Dr, Westminster, CO 80234
6:00 pm- Arrive and warm up for the pre-show performance.
6:45 pm- Band pre-show
7:00 pm- Game start time
7:45ish pm- Band performs half time!
9:15 pm- Approx. Game ending. Pack up and head back to HHS
10:00 pm- Arrive back at HHS, unload trailer and dismiss

Thank you for the help with sign ups for the pit crew and concessions!

September 10th Football Game:
Our next game comes up quick! It's next Thursday and is also our Middle School night! If you have an 8th grade musician at home that's interested in marching band, I hope you bring them as well to join us for the pre show and in the stands for next week's game against Northglenn! 8th graders will meet at the gate at 6:15 pm and will get into the game for free.

Showcase reminder:
This year's Showcase event will be held on Saturday September 12th at Horizon High School. It will begin at 2pm with our tailgate. This year you may purchase a Chick-Fi-La sandwich, chips, cookie and drink for $8. If your student would like a meal, please be sure to purchase one for them. This is a fun time to hang out with other band parents, play yard games and socialize before we head into the stadium to watch the show. This event is held one week before the student's first marching competition. It is great for them to perform in front of an audience! We do charge $5 to get into the show (kids 12 and under are free). Please use the Zeffy link to purchase tickets. All meal tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday September 9th by 8pm. We will only order the number of sandwiches purchased and will not have extra.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-horizon-marching-hawks-showcase-tickets
Thanks everyone!

-Mr. Dailey

– Mr. Dailey

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Wed September 2, 2026 7:34am

Hello Band Families!

We need your help with two important volunteer opportunities!
This Friday, the band is responsible for running both concession stands at the football game at North Stadium. We currently have only four volunteers, but ideally need six people on each side.

The job is easy, the school provides all the food and supplies, and the band is paid for operating the stands. We would like volunteers to arrive around 5:00 p.m., but please still sign up if you need to arrive later. We can handle setup, but we especially need help during the game!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AFAA22A5F58-65486993-september#/

We could also use a few more parents to join our pit crew and help support the Marching Hawks at performances throughout the season.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AFAA22A5F58-65181135-marching#/

Thank you for supporting the Horizon Band and helping make these opportunities possible for our students!

– Mr. Dailey

HHSBPA Update

Weekly Update August 30th

Good evening band families!

This email contains a lot of information, please read it all the way to the end.

Snack & Water Donations

We need more snacks and water. We feed the students a snack at all football games and some of the competitions. We also take water to every event we go to in order to keep the students hydrated. We are looking for individually wrapped snacks like goldfish, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc. If you would like to donate either snacks or water, you can bring them to the school on Friday between 3pm – 4pm.

Football Concessions

The band parents will be staffing the concession stands at the football game on Friday September 4th. This is an easy way for us to earn some extra money for the band. We need to staff both the home and guest concession stands and are looking for 9 volunteers. We need to be there early (as close to 5:30pm as possible) to get set-up. We will run the stands until the middle of the fourth quarter. If you would like to help us out, please sign up here:

Concession Stand Sign Up

Pit Crew

We also need help with our pit crew for Friday night’s game. The pit crew/Hawk Haulers, help the students take out all the equipment needed for the show. If you would like to help with pit crew, please sign up here:

Pit Crew Sign Up

Horizon Band Merchandise

If you would like to purchase any Horizon Band Merchandise, follow the Zeffy link below. Please note that September 4th will be the LAST day that you can purchase buttons, hats and yard signs. If you have ordered swag bags or shopping bags, but have not received it yet, Ashly will be at the school at the end of tomorrow afternoon’s rehearsal, at 5pm. You can pick up those items from her.

Zeffy Band Merch Link

Buttons

All band members will have their photo taken on Friday before they leave for the football game. These photos will be used to create the buttons, we are hoping to have the buttons finished and ready to hand out at the Showcase on Saturday September 12th. Please use the above Zeffy link to purchase your buttons.

Senior Banners

Senior banners are set to be finished on Thursday. We will hang them up at the stadium before the game on Friday. Parents are responsible for taking them down and bringing them to all other games and the Showcase.

The Showcase

This year’s Showcase event will be held on Saturday September 12th at Horizon High School. It will begin at 2pm with our tailgate. This year you may purchase a Chick-Fi-La sandwich, chips, cookie and drink for $8. If your student would like a meal, please be sure to purchase one for them. This is a fun time to hang out with other band parents, play yard games and socialize before we head into the stadium to watch the show. This event is held one week before the student’s first marching competition. It is great for them to perform in front of an audience! We do charge $5 to get into the show (kids 12 and under are free). Please use the Zeffy link to purchase tickets. All meal tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday September 9th by 8pm. We will only order the number of sandwiches purchased and will not have extra.

Showcase Meal & Gate Tickets

Band Fees

Just a quick reminder about band fees. Fees are due in full by mid October. If your student is paid in full by September 1st they will receive a horizon band t-shirt. You can pay fees via CutTime, Zeffy, Zelle, cash or check.

Zeffy Band Fees Payment Link

If you are using Zelle directly from your primary Bank App or the Zelle app, send your transaction to “hhsbpatreasurer@gmail.com“Include your student’s name in the Notes/Reason field.

Amazon Wish List

We have added a couple of items to our Amazon Wish List. If you would like to donate any items, please check it out. Thank you!

Amazon Wish List

As always, keep tabs on the Band, Updates, and Details on the Band.App and via the Google Calendar.

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Mon August 31, 2026 7:15am

Show run through and reminders: (Please read all!)

Here are the show run through videos from Saturday! Take a look at the overhead drone view as a reference for drill spots, side to side spacing, and point accuracy. Look at the video from the box (director tower) perspective to look at the finer details of the music, feet timing, body shape in visuals, and marching technique overall.

Be proud of all of our progress last week, and let's stay focused and maintain a driving energy to improve, clean, and be ready for our first football game on Friday!

Drone Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DSKUyZf7z1X_qbvlFt-O_YNygtR-Znw1/view?usp=sharing
Today is MUSIC MONDAY!! 3:30-5:00 pm
-We need to make sure to hit some pep band music as well so we're all ready for the game on Friday.

Football game on Friday! Call time is 5:00 pm
-Pictures may start earlier, so once students are in uniform, they'll head to the auditorium area and get their headshot for buttons! See the weekly band update email for more info. I'll update everyone on picture times this week.
-The game starts at 7:00 pm HOWEVER, the band will be doing our pre-show around 6:45 pm, so be early to your seats if you'd like to see that, parents!

We can't wait to perform in front of our home audience and show off how far we've come! We have about a week left to purchase the show apparel from the last post, and then this season is off to the races! Thank you so much for the support so far!

Don't forget to share out our fundraiser for rapid fundraising. We have a week left and are just above $36,000 dollars!! https://rapidfundraising.com/c/26xkx3
Let's get through a great week and then enjoy the long weekend! Remember NO REHEARSAL next Saturday!!

-Mr. Dailey

– Mr. Dailey

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Fri August 28, 2026 8:08am

Electrify Apparel and Attendance Reminders

Our Electrify show apparel fundraiser is now open! T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, and hoodies are available. Wear yours at competitions and performances to show your support for the Marching Hawks!

Order here:
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/horizon-band-electrify-show-apparel?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=horizon-band-electrify-show-apparel&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

A reminder that Saturday practices, Monday evening rehearsals, and performances are all required, summative-graded events. We have had several recent absences without communication, and missing students affect everyone who relies on them on the field.

We understand that illnesses, emergencies, sports, and unavoidable conflicts happen. However, work and other avoidable events are not considered excused absences. If a student must miss, a parent must email the directors with the reason for the absence, and the student must complete a makeup assignment to recover the points.

Please continue checking the full calendar when making plans:
https://horizonhawks.band/calendar/

Thank you to the families who have communicated with us in advance! It helps us prepare and keeps the entire band moving forward. Every student has an important role in our success, let’s have a great season!

– Mr. Dailey

Director Update

Director Update August 28th

Hello Marching Hawks families,

We have a few important updates as we continue preparing for a great season!

First, our  Electrify show apparel fundraiser is now open! Families and supporters can purchase a T-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, or hoodie featuring this year’s show design. We would love to see our families wearing these at competitions and performances while showing their support for the Marching Hawks!

Order here:
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/horizon-band-electrify-show-apparel?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=horizon-band-electrify-show-apparel&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

I also need to share an important reminder about attendance. Our Saturday practices, Monday 3:30-5:00 music rehearsals, and performances are all required, summative-graded events. We have recently had a number of students miss rehearsals without communicating with the directors or their section leaders, and those absences are beginning to affect the entire group.

Marching band is incredibly dependent on every person being present. When someone is missing from the field, other students lose the people and reference points they rely on, and it makes the rehearsal process more difficult for both students and staff.

We completely understand that emergencies, illnesses, family situations, sports, and other unavoidable conflicts happen. However, work and other avoidable conflicts are not considered excused absences from required rehearsals or performances. If a student must miss, a parent needs to email the directors with the reason for the absence. Students must also complete a makeup assignment to recover the missed summative points.

Please continue to reference our calendar when scheduling appointments, work, and other activities:
https://horizonhawks.band/calendar/

Thank you to the many families who have already communicated with us about unavoidable conflicts! That advance notice makes a huge difference and allows our staff and students to prepare for rehearsing without that student.

We have a great group with an exciting season ahead of us, and every student plays an important role in our success. Thank you for helping us keep everyone present, prepared, and moving forward together!

Go Hawks!

Tim Dailey
Director of Bands
Horizon High School

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Thu August 27, 2026 10:10am

Just a reminder, we are still looking for volunteers for the Fun Services fundraiser this Saturday! We have plenty of spaces available, please sign up ASAP using the link below!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0545AFAA22A5F58-65281515-funservices?useFullSite=false

– Melissa Roder

HHSBPA Update

Update August 26th

Good evening band families,

We need some help with chaperones and Hawk Haulers.

Chaperones

Chaperones are needed for every band event that we leave the school. Parents who chaperone ride the bus and stay with the students for the event. They are needed to help make sure the students are where they are supposed to be and help them if they need anything. Parents who sign up to chaperone need to stop by the front office of the school during school hours and have them scan your driver’s license.

If you would like to chaperone, please sign up here:

Chaperone Sign Up

Hawk Haulers

Hawk Haulers (pit crew) are need to help unload the trailer at events, help the students get the props and pit equipment onto to field at events and load the trailer. Don’t worry if your new, we will assign you a job and make sure any questions you have will be answered.

If you would like to become a hawk hauler, please sign up here:

Hawk Hauler Sign Up

If you have any questions about volunteering for either of these jobs, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you!

HHSBPA Update

Weekly Update August 23rd

Good evening band families!

Rapid Fundraiser

Thank you to all who have donated and helped to spread the word about our on-going fundraiser campaign, we have currently raised $31,463.00. That is awesome, but we are only at the halfway point of our $60,000 goal. Please share so we can meet our goal and purchase much needed equipment for the band. Please use the link below.

Rapid Fundraiser

Freddy’s Fundraiser

Also, thank you all who came out to Freddy’s for our restaurant night, we made $341.09, which is an awesome amount for a restaurant night!

Our next restaurant night will be on September 22 at Raising Canes, we will send out the flyer next week.

Student Account Fundraising Opportunity

We have an opportunity for you to earn some extra money for your student’s account. Fun Services is putting on a company picnic for the Pipefitter Union next Saturday, August 29th from 10:30am-2:30pm and they need our help. There are 20 slots available (first come first serve). All those that sign up will be paid minimum wage, and that money will be put into your student’s account. You need to be 14 years old to work. If you sign up, and are unable to work your shift, please find someone else to work your shift.

We know that students have rehearsal on Saturday morning, but we encourage parents/siblings/friends to work on their behalf. Please put which student you are signing up for in the comments of the sign up, as well as your t-shirt size. If you want to work, please sign up here:

Pipefitters Event Sign up

Band Merchandise

If you would like to sign up for band merchandise, please use this link to purchase through Zeffy.

The last day to purchase hats, buttons, and yard signs will be Thursday September 4th. If you have purchased a swag bag or a canvas shopping bag and have not received your order, you can meet Ashly towards the end of Monday’s rehearsal to pick them up. 

Zeffy Band Merch Link

Rehearsal

Quick reminder that the students have rehearsal tomorrow after school from 3:30pm-5pm. They will also have rehearsal on Saturday from 8am-12pm.

First Football Game

The first football game and half-time performance is on Thursday September 4th. The students will leave the school around 5pm and be back around 10pm. Parents are welcome to attend, the game will be at the North Stadium on 128th, just past I-25. We always have a good time and its fun to see the students perform, we hope to see you there.

Band Fees

Quick reminder that if your student’s band fees are paid in full by September 1st, they will receive a free t-shirt. You can pay fees via CutTime (please follow the link that has been texted to you), Zeffy, Zelle, cash or check. The Zeffy link is below.

Zeffy Band Fee payment link

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at horizonbandparents@gmail.com. We will try to respond within 48 hours.

Thank you all for your continued support!

BAND.us Update

Update from BAND: Sun August 23, 2026 7:42am

New fundraising opportunity!
I know this is short notice, but we have an opportunity for you to earn some extra money for your student's account! Fun Services is putting on a company picnic for the Pipefitters Union next Saturday, August 29th, from 10:30-2:30pm and they need our help. There are 20 slots available (first come first serve). All those that sign up will be paid minimum wage, and that money will be put into your student's account. You need to be 14 years old to work. If you sign up, and are unable to work your shift, please find someone else to work your shift.

We know the students have rehearsal Saturday morning, but we encourage parents/siblings/friends to work on their behalf! Please put which student you are signing up for in the comments of the sign up, as well as your t-shirt size(s).

Please sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0545AFAA22A5F58-65281515-funservices?useFullSite=false

– Melissa Roder