Hello Band Families,
Happy New Year from the Horizon Band Program!
We hope you had a restful holiday break and are ready for the exciting semester ahead. We have an action-packed few months coming up, from Winds at CMEA and Pep Band season to our trip to Ireland, the CBA Concert Band Festival, the Mile High Jazz Festival, and the Addams Family musical. It’s going to be a busy (but fun) time for our students!
The band program had an incredible fall, and we’re excited to continue building on that success. With your continued support, we’ll strive to maintain our commitment to excellence throughout this semester.
Please read through the following updates for important details, especially regarding CMEA and the Wind Ensemble. If your student is in the Wind Ensemble, make sure to read all the way through!
Thank you for your support, and let’s make this semester unforgettable!
Winter Band Apparel Fundraiser – CLOSING THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 9TH
Our Winter Apparel Fundraiser is closing soon! This fundraiser directly supports the band program, helping fund upcoming trips and festivals. We have a variety of items available, including gear for Jazz Band, general Band, Percussion, and Color Guard—plus hats, pullovers, polos, and more!
This will be the only apparel sale until the end of the school year, so don’t miss your chance to grab your Hawks Bands Gear now!
Shop Now: Winter Band Apparel Shop
Band Fees Reminder
Please ensure 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.
Basketball Band – Starts this Month!
Basketball Band kicks off this month! Here’s the schedule:
- January 17th (Fri) – Double Header vs. Broomfield, Call at 4:30 pm
- January 28th (Tues) – Double Header vs. Mead, Call at 4:30 pm
- February 5th (Weds) – Boys vs. Chaparral, Call at 5:30 pm
- February 11th (Tues) – Double Header vs. Frederick, Call at 4:30 pm
- February 14th (Fri) – Girls vs. Arvada West, Call at 5:30 pm
Important: All concert band students are required to attend at least two double-header games and one single game this season. (The format has changed, but this still requires one less commitment overall from the students.) Students are welcome to attend more games, and they will earn extra lettering points for doing so!
Final Ireland Trip Meeting – February 10th at 6:00 pm (HHS Auditorium)
Our final Ireland trip meeting is on February 10th at 6:00 pm in the HHS Auditorium. We’ll go over the final details, including:
- Health forms and permission slips (These should already be turned in.)
- Behavior contract
- Exchange of phone numbers and meeting with chaperone groups
- Final trip details with Advantedge Tours
Make sure to join us as we prepare for this exciting trip!
2025-2026 Horizon Band Program Kick-Off Meeting – February 25th at 7:00 pm
We’re excited to start planning early for the 2025-2026 Horizon Band Program. This meeting is for all current 9th-11th grade band members, as well as incoming 8th graders. We’ll cover important topics such as:
- Marching band schedule and summer/fall dates
- Jazz and concert band auditions
- Class offerings and program expectations
- A year-at-a-glance for the 2025-2026 school year
Mark your calendars for this important event in the HHS Auditorium on February 25th at 7:00 pm!
Wind Ensemble After-School Rehearsals
In preparation for CMEA, Wind Ensemble will hold after-school rehearsals on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Please make note of the following dates:
- January 8th
- January 15th
- January 22nd
These rehearsals are crucial as we fine-tune our 40-minute program for the state conference.
Wind Ensemble Picture Day – THIS Wednesday (January 8th)
We’ll be holding a Picture Day for the Wind Ensemble on Wednesday, January 8th during class. Students will need to wear their concert black for the photos. It’s important that everyone is present so that all members are included in the CMEA program!
Wind Ensemble CMEA Preview Concert – January 27th at 6:30 pm
Join us for a Wind Ensemble CMEA Preview Concert on January 27th at 6:30 pm. This concert will give our students the opportunity to perform their CMEA repertoire before the big conference performance on February 1st at 11:00 am at the Broadmoor.
This concert will feature just the Wind Ensemble and is a great chance for them to get in a final practice run before CMEA. The performance should last around 45 minutes, and we hope to see you there to support the group!
CMEA Schedule (Wind Ensemble)
Friday, January 31st:
- Bring everything you need to school today (concert uniform, suitcase, instruments, etc.)—you will not have a chance to go home before we leave!
- Attend 1st-6th period as usual.
- 1:25-4:15 pm: Final rehearsal on stage at HHS.
- 4:45 pm: Depart for Colorado Springs.
- 6:30 pm: Dinner and fun at Main Event Colorado Springs. We will have two hours to bowl, play laser tag, and enjoy arcade games. Bowling, laser tag, and food are included.
Address: 1180 Interquest Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 - 8:30 pm: Check into the Broadmoor Hotel. Lights out by 10:30 pm.
Saturday, February 1st:
Note: Some times are tentative, depending on the warm-up schedule from CMEA, which will be sent out this week.
- 7:00 am: Wake-up call. Breakfast on your own (pre-packed breakfast bags will be provided for students to take to their rooms).
- 8:00 am: Exhibits open. Students are welcome to explore the conference exhibits.
- Important: Once students leave their rooms, they need to be in concert black, with their instruments and luggage ready for check-out. We will not have time to return to rooms after the performance.
- Be in the storage area by 9:45 am to prepare for the performance and warm-up.
- 11:00 am:Horizon Performance at Broadmoor Hall B.
- Tickets will be distributed soon, and a form will be sent out to reserve spots for anyone planning to attend the concert.
- 11:45 am: Concert ends. We will take a group photo afterward.
- 1:00 pm: Lunch at Chapel Hills Mall (students’ expense). There is a large food court and several other dining options to choose from.
- 3:00 pm: Depart for Horizon.
- 4:00 pm: Arrive back at HHS. Unload the trailer and dismiss.
Other Important dates:
Adams 12 Honor Band- January 9th, 10th, 11th, Saturday Concert at 3:00 pm
Musical Rehearsals on Tuesdays starting January 14th
Winter Guard Friends and Family Show- January 18th
Adams County Honor Band- January 25th 8:00 am, Concert at 6:00 pm
Mile High Jazz Festival- February 13th all day
CBA Concert Band Festival- March 5th all day
Musical Performances- March 6th-8th
Thank you for your ongoing support of the Horizon Band Program. We’re looking forward to an exciting and successful spring semester, and we appreciate everything you do to help make it happen!
Let’s make this semester one to remember!
If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you!
Tim Dailey