BAND.us is available as an App from Google Play (for Android devices) or the Apple Store (for iOS devices). You will require a private invite to join the Horizon Hawks Bands group as it is not open to the public. Do not despair! That handy dandy invite, along with a quick start guide on how to get connected is available by clicking the button directly below. Please contact Tim Dailey (using the contact detail in the sidebar to the right) or ask your student to share the password.
And here is the link to the HHS BAND.us page if you need to bookmark it once you’re connected.
… below is the feed (these post automagically to the front page):
Hello Band Families! Please check out the link below for the latest band director update, which includes important information for the band program: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yWhTZ9Le4U-r1ea_3Rrva1pVPgGRmjPBVL5UFtz-M80/edit?usp=sharing
– Mr. Dailey
Hey everyone, a few quick reminders, please read all the way through: -Concert Reflection & Missed Performance Make-Up: If you haven’t submitted your concert reflection or make-up assignment yet, you must do so by 10 AM to receive credit and avoid getting a zero. There were a few people that ran into submitting issues during class, check infinite campus to see your grade and if that may have been you. Remember the videos from the concert are all in the Concert Recordings folder, feel free to share with family and friends that want to listen! -Honor Band & Symphonic Band Music: All music for these groups is posted in Schoology. If you're missing a piece, please check there to find what you need. Music for Next Semester: All music for next semester that’s been distributed so far is also on Schoology. We’ll be adding a few more pieces soon! -Instrument Prep for Break: Take the time to set up your instrument properly so you can stay on track with your practice over the break. It’s important to reset, enjoy time with family and friends, but also leave some time to continue working on music and improving your skills! -Apparel Fundraiser: Don’t forget to check out the apparel fundraiser and support the band by visiting the shop! I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this semester! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to Horizon Band. I’m really looking forward to making more music together in the new year. Enjoy your holidays and well-deserved break! #marching_hawks #ConcertBands
– Mr. Dailey
Hello Band Families! I'm looking forward to the concert tonight featuring all of the jazz and concert bands! Start time is 6:30 pm! New to our concerts we will have concessions as you walk in the door. Please enter through the outside Auditorium Lobby doors, (door 15) and NOT the front of the building. Stage doors will open at 6:00 pm to the audience. Parent's will see in the program tonight that we have just kicked off our Winter Apparel fundraiser that's going from today through January 9th. Here's the information: HORIZON HS BAND WINTER 2024 is now open! Find items that I've picked out specifically for our team. There is also spiritwear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS – Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/BxhZEQRgqD – Store Open From: December 16 – January 9, 2025 See you all soon!
– Mr. Dailey
Hey band! A few of you were asking so here's the info if you'd like to come to the Colorado Brass concert on Sunday! Caden and myself will be playing, and the program is all holiday music! Student tickets are $5.00, you just need to bring your school ID or can purchase online here: https://www.coloradobrass.org/tickets-wrmidnightsleighride.html Make sure it's for the Wheatridge United Methodist Church location on the 15th, there are two concerts this weekend.
– Mr. Dailey
If you are playing with concert blanks our rehearsal starts in 15 minutes!! In the band room
– Mr. Duran
Freddy’s Night TONIGHT with the HHS Orchestras! 4-8pm. Come celebrate the season and an excellent performance last night! Share the flyer, mention our name, or enter the online code!
– Mr. Duran
Hey everyone! To the winds/percussion people playing in the Choir/Orchestra Concert tonight, call time for you is 6:00PM. See you there!
– Ebrar Eroglu
🎄🎶 Winter Guard's Annual Silent Auction & Holiday Concert! 🎶🎄 Come support the choir & orchestra at their Holiday Concert! Enjoy beautiful music while getting into the holiday spirit. Silent Auction – Great Deals, Great Cause! Get your holiday shopping done early and support the HHS Winter Guard. We have some amazing items this year, including: Gift cards from Dutch Bros, Scalzottos, Chip, Red Robin, Amplify Aesthetics, Contemporary Nails, Frolic, Rush Bowls, SnoBahn, The Great Greek, Barnes and Noble, Satire Brewery, Tropical Smoothie and Thorncreek Golf Course Awesome themed baskets and much more! Date: Tomorrow, 12/10 Time: 6:30 PM
– Kristy Ortwein
If you are playing in the Orchestra Concert on the 10th can you please comment below your name and instrument you are playing so we can get it in the program. THANK YOU!! 🙏 😊
– Mr. Duran
🎉 Ready for a mouthwatering meal that supports a great cause? Join us at Smashburger (14375 Orchard Pkwy.) TODAY between 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, 30% will be donated to Horizon High School Band Parent Association. 🙌 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to dine for a purpose! RSVP & details here: https://grouprai.se/s294303 🌟🍴
– Melissa
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday (12/4) for a meal at Smashburger!! Eat at the location at 14375 Orchard Pkwy from 11 am-9 pm and mention you are with the Horizon High School Band Parent Association, and they’ll give 30% of your meal price back to the BPA! You can dine in, take out or pick up, and order via phone, online or in store. For more information and to RSVP please visit https://www.groupraise.com/events/294303
– Melissa
DRUM SET CAMP – January 2nd & 3rd @ Horizon —- Students and Parents, I am offering an intensive two day drum set camp at Horizon High School from 9AM-4PM on January 2nd & 3rd. The camp is designed for percussionists with previous drum set experience who are looking to further improve their grooves, fills, and styles on the kit. We will explore how to practice, transcribing, and other advanced techniques used by the pros. More details are on the flyer below! Email or message for more details. —- Message for information about income based tuition!
– Gavin Kitchen
Don’t forget that Butter Braid pick up is tomorrow! Starting right after 7th hour in the auditorium lobby, students can pick up their orders. We will be there until around 4:00, but it’s pretty critical that orders get picked up as soon as possible so they aren’t out of the freezer longer than necessary. Students, after pick up, please make sure you get these home and in the freezer as soon as possible. There is NO freezer storage at the school. If you can’t pick up tomorrow, please arrange for a friend or someone else to grab them as we can’t hang on to them for you!
– Melissa
Butter Braid forms—get them turned in!! I will be at the school until about 4:30, so if you forgot yours, run home after school, grab it, and bring it back! Jazz I performs at 4:00, come watch that too!
– Melissa
Please remember that your Butter Braid paper order forms are due tomorrow (Wednesday)!! Make sure you get those forms and all money due with them turned in by the end of the school day, or they won’t get counted for the fundraiser!
– Melissa
Hello Band Families, I hope you all had a great snow day on Friday and enjoyed a nice long weekend! We have a busy week ahead, so I wanted to share a few important reminders: Horizon Jazz Festival – November 13th Horizon’s third annual Jazz Band Festival will be held on November 13th and 14th. All of our HHS jazz bands will perform on the 13th. Here’s the performance schedule: – Jazz 2: 8:30 am – Jazz 3: 1:30 pm – Jazz 1: 4:00 pm After the performances, students will participate in a clinic with the judges. They will also have the chance to help run the festival and watch other schools perform throughout the day! Marching Band Banquet – November 14th @ 6:00 pm Join us in the HHS Student Center to celebrate the Horizon Marching Hawks’ record-breaking season! The evening will include: – A dessert potluck (details below) – Viewing of the State Performance – Presentation of awards – Auction of props and items from the season! We encourage students to dress up for the event to make it even more special. Dessert Potluck Contributions: – Drum Majors: Brownies – Color Guard: Water and drinks (individually packaged preferred) – Percussion: Plates, napkins, and cutlery (We'll have 300+ at the event) – Winds: Please bring a dessert. Here are some ideas: Cakes, cupcakes, brownies, muffins, cheesecakes, cookies, candies, pastries, fudge, pies/cobblers, macarons, tarts, fruit salad, gelatin, chocolate confections, fried desserts, donuts, crêpes. Band Fees Reminder: Please ensure that all band fees are paid in full. You can check your balance on the band website. The password to access the fee area is: hawksdrop2024 Note: Band fees must be fully paid to participate in Winter Guard and Winter Percussion, so please check your balances and take care of any outstanding fees. Butter Braids Fundraiser: Our annual Butter Braids Fundraiser is happening now through Wednesday, November 13th. Please see the post below from Melissa Roder for more details. Winter Percussion Auditions: – Dates: November 12th, 14th, 16th -Time: 5:30–8:30 pm (on 11/12, 11/14) 12:00–3:30 pm (on 11/16) Winter Guard Parent Meeting 11/13 @6:00 pm: There will be a meeting in the band room to discuss the finer details of the Winter Guard season, look at contracts, fees, and a more finalized calendar. Wind Ensemble After School Rehearsals: To continue preparing for the state conference, we’ll need additional rehearsal time outside of class to refine our 40-minute program. To avoid conflicts with winter activities, we’ll be holding these rehearsals on Wednesdays from 3:30–5:00 pm. The scheduled dates are: -December 4th -December 11th -January 8th -January 15th -January 22nd Additionally, we are planning a preview concert during the week of CMEA to give the Wind Ensemble students an opportunity to perform a full run-through on stage in front of an audience. More details will be shared soon. Horizon Band Concert – December 17th @ 6:30 pm Our annual mass holiday band concert will be held on December 17th at 6:30 pm. The students' call time will be 6:00 pm. This concert will feature all jazz and concert bands and promises to be a night to remember! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to an exciting week! Tim Dailey Director of Bands Horizon High School [email protected] (720) 972-4472
– Mr. Dailey
Ireland Trip Meeting Information: Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting last night! It was great to see the excitement around the updated itinerary, and we appreciated all the thoughtful questions. A few important reminders: – Chaperones: Please complete the RAPTOR background check by January 10th (this can be done at the front office). – Medical Forms & District Overnight Forms: These forms, which are available in the band room, are also due by January 10th. However, we encourage you to submit them as soon as possible. – Final Trip Meeting: Mark your calendars for February 10th at 6:00 PM in the HHS Auditorium. – Payments: Please check your spam folders for GroupCollect emails and ensure your payments are up to date. Overall, we're doing great—about 90% of participants have either paid in full or are current with their payment plans! Below are the updated itinerary and the agenda from last night's meeting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TnSHGvP_3Fd1AjPwronSnOIYHwyivHs_/view?usp=sharing
– Mr. Dailey
Hey all! We have kicked off our annual Butter Braids fundraiser, and we have only a short amount of time to sell in order to have delivery before Thanksgiving break. Sales have already started, and you can use the paper order forms (Mr. Dailey is handing them out!) OR you can set up an online store using the link below. If you use the paper forms, please collect payment for sales now, and turn in with the completed form (cash or checks made out to HHSBPA). Order forms are DUE Wednesday, November 13–turn in to the box in the band room. Online orders end 11/13, as well. NOTE: online orders are still distributed to the student, they are NOT shipped to the buyer. Butter Braids will be delivered to the school on Thursday, 11/21, and students will be responsible for picking up during 8th hour/after school. With this fundraiser, approximately $4.50 from each Butter Braid sold will be credited to the individual student’s band account! Thank you!! Link to set up online store: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/372cf7e3-f9de-42a9-9b4c-74781e85e0e8
– Melissa
Hey everyone! This is a reminder that we have an important meeting regarding the Ireland trip tonight at 6:00 PM in the HHS Auditorium. We will be distributing some forms, sharing an updated itinerary, and providing additional information. We look forward to seeing you there!
– Mr. Dailey
As you come in from the last mattress shift please pick up all signs that you see placed along 136th! Place them all in the band room. Place all mattress costumes in the band room as well. Thanks for being here yall!
– Mr. Duran