Category: BAND.us Update

Get changed on the buses now! We warm up at 6:35 pm and perform at 8:00 pm. Meet by the trailer no later than 6:20 pm.

– Mr. Dailey

Great job! Meet at the trailer now! #marching_hawks

– Mr. Dailey

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

Hey all! Unless something changes, we will be performing at 6:15 tonight! Head back to the buses right at 4:30 pm (after Legacy’s prelim performance) to change back into uniforms, go to the trailer, and be in body warm up by 4:55 pm. Congrats on a finals performance, let’s continue to improve for this next run! #marching_hawks

– Mr. Dailey

Updated Schedules for this weekend:

Football Game vs Legacy 9/27 @North Stadium
5:00 pm- Call Time
5:30 pm- Depart for North Stadium
5:45 pm- Arrive and unload trailer and warm up
6:45 pm- Pre show (arrive early to grab a good seat and watch the pre show!)
7:00 pm- Kick off
8:00 pm (ish)- Half Time performance! We'll be doing the entire show, so as much help getting on and off the field quickly will be greatly appreciated!
9:30-10:00 pm- Depart to HHS and dismiss once back

UPDATED Legacy Marching Festival
8:30 am- Call time at HHS
9:00 am- Depart for Adams 12 Five Star Stadium (9351 Washington St, Thornton 80229)
10:25 am- Move to warm up
11:45 am- Perform!
12:15 pm- Lunch at the stadium (BPA)
After, we'll watch Bands through the prelims at 4:45 pm
If we do NOT make finals, we will head back to HHS.
If we DO make finals we will perform sometime between 5:45 pm and 9:00 pm and will have awards at 9:30 pm. We'll have a plan for dinner pending on if we make finals.
10:00 pm- Depart back to HHS, unload and dismiss

I realize there is a lot of germs and sickness going around, please help by being proactive with your health! We need everyone possible the next two days for successful performances! This week has been a struggle with absences, please hydrate, get lots of rest, load up on Victim C, eat well, and COMMUNICATE with me and your section that you won't be at a rehearsal or an event so we can plan around that.

Everyone on our team is vital to our success and we simply cannot have 20 people missing and still perform this weekend. Take care, Hawks!

As always, please let me know if you have any questions and I'll see you all tomorrow for rehearsal and the game! #marching_hawks

– Mr. Dailey

DON’T FORGET if you’re helping out with concert band at our concert next week that we have our after school rehearsal from 3:30-4:30 in the band room! Please be there if you are playing with us so we can plug you in to these parts! Thanks so much ya’ll!

– Mr. Duran

Hey band!

Here’s tonight’s run. LOADS better but please watch the videos and keep making those adjustments! Some missed the changed visuals and musical dynamics. Keep it up! #marchinghawks

– Ms. Bliss

Here is the link for the performance from yesterday's show:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhquoE4Pa75INSNbqYYosMg7IEyHdHIr/view?usp=sharing

We have an exciting journey ahead of us as we work on refining our time, completing the 4th movement, and making a few adjustments throughout the show. Let’s enhance our musical execution, improve our listening skills, lock in our tempos, and develop our anticipation.

The judges were really impressed with our show concept, the slot machine moments, and the overall fun energy! I encourage you to watch the performance a few times—first focus on your individual role, and then consider how we can improve as a group. Think about how your individual performance can help us achieve our goals this week.

I’m so proud of everyone for getting the whole show out on the field and pushing through to perform! Now that we’ve experienced competition, let’s channel that energy into daily practice and strive for the next level that I know we can reach together!

Reminders:
Rehearsal tomorrow 5:30-9:00 pm (parents, come watch our final run through at 8:50 pm!)
Guard and Percussion sectionals 9/26
Football game 9/27 (Call time 5 pm)
Legacy Marching Festival 9/28 (Call time 8:00 am, 11:45 am Performance time)
#marching_hawks

– Mr. Dailey

Here’s the drone footage from yesterday with audio. Don’t forget to identify areas for improvement or enjoy the video!

– Leo Cordero Ruiz

STUDENTS ONLY
Just as reminder, tomorrow is the day before a competition. It's tradition to dress up a little before comps. If you can, we'd love to see everyone in their outfits! Please remember that we DO have to March, so make sure that you can do all the visuals and marching in your clothes (no heels, no sandals) thanks!

– Owen Odell – HOH Student