Category: BAND.us Update

Hey everyone! Just a few more quick updates before band camp next week:

🎉 Band Camp Spirit Days
Our Leadership Corps picked some fun spirit day themes to help keep things light and exciting throughout the week. We’d love for everyone to join in!

-Monday 7/28: First Day of Kindergarten
-Tuesday 7/29: Superhero Day
-Wednesday 7/30: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink/Red
-Thursday 8/1: Western Day
-Friday 8/2: Section Spirit Day

🎺 Instrument Step-Up Opportunity

The Thornton Community Band is offering an Instrument Step-Up Program to help students upgrade their instruments. They haven’t had many applicants yet, so if your family could benefit from this opportunity, it’s a great time to apply!

Details and application instructions are included in the flyer attached.

– Mr. Dailey

Hello Marching Hawks!

We are so excited to get the season started next week with you at Band Camp! Remember, we will be starting every day from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm at the school starting July 28th. Please plan to arrive no later than 7:45 am to get things ready and set up to begin rehearsal promptly at 8:00 am.

Lunch will be on your own for one hour every day from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Don't forget:
Athletic clothing
Closed Toed athletic shoes
Water (preferably 32 oz or larger containers)
Sunscreen
Hat
Phones for Ultimate Drill Book and Beam
Music, warm up books, and a pencil
A good attitude and a willingness to learn new things!

PARENTS – PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENTS ARE EATING BREAKFAST AND HYDRATING THE NIGHT BEFORE EACH REHEARSAL! This will help ensure they have goon energy and stamina to last the entire day outside and inside!

***New this year- The Show and Tell will be in week TWO of band camp, August 8th at 6 pm.

Week two of camp is 3:00-6:00 pm on August 4, 5, and 6. Sectionals 12:00-3:00 pm on the 7th (back to school night so no night rehearsal), and August 8th 3:00-6:00 pm with the show and tell after.

Monday night rehearsals will begin August 18th from 6:00-9:00 pm at HHS on the turf field. For all other dates please keep an eye on the band calendar for other fundraisers, events like Mile of Money, and the ever approaching Football and Competition season!

Congratulations to the following members who will be serving the band council this year!

Band Librarians
Lindsey Duran
Brynn Schiltz
Izzy Walega

Social Media
Ebrar Eroglu
Emma Lehman
Leo Cordero (Videogragpher)

Party Planning Committee
Jayca Douglass
Kynleigh Gore
Jordan Bucker
Ava Bergman
Dominic Trinidad
Declyn Olson
Miyah Potter
L Buell

Trailer Crew
Mia Mateyka *lead
Easton Tonjes
Hunter Fagler
Ben Hughes
Cody Kremer
Mikey Byrnes
Evan Washburn
Dane Gurine
Josh Bezjack

Equipment Managers
Annabelle McMahon
Grady Goodman
Anderson DeLuisi
Landon Janssen
Flicker Costabile

Congratulations to our 2025 movement 1 and 2 soloists and small ensemble members! Thanks to all that auditioned, you all represented yourselves well and made this a very competitive selection process!

Movement 1 Soloists
Violet Ence- Pre Show Solo
Jordyn Martinez- Low Solo at Letter C to end
Grady Goodman- Trumpet Solo Letter D to end

Movement 2 Soloists
Flute/Alto Flute- Faith Jaminet
Clarient- Joseph Leishman
Clarient 2- Josh Bezjak
Bass Clarinet- Gavin Kolbe

See you all Monday for a fantastic week of band camp!
#marchinghawks #onthewesternhorizon

– Mr. Dailey

Hello Marching Hawks!

We are so excited to get the season started next week with you at Band Camp! Remember, we will be starting every day from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm at the school starting July 28th. Please plan to arrive no later than 7:45 am to get things ready and set up to begin rehearsal promptly at 8:00 am.

Lunch will be on your own for one hour every day from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Don't forget:
Athletic clothing
Closed Toed athletic shoes
Water (preferably 32 oz or larger containers)
Sunscreen
Hat
Phones for Ultimate Drill Book and Beam
Music, warm up books, and a pencil
A good attitude and a willingness to learn new things!

PARENTS – PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENTS ARE EATING BREAKFAST AND HYDRATING THE NIGHT BEFORE EACH REHEARSAL! This will help ensure they have goon energy and stamina to last the entire day outside and inside!

***New this year- The Show and Tell will be in week TWO of band camp, August 8th at 6 pm.

Week two of camp is 3:00-6:00 pm on August 4, 5, and 6. Sectionals 12:00-3:00 pm on the 7th (back to school night so no night rehearsal), and August 8th 3:00-6:00 pm with the show and tell after.

Monday night rehearsals will begin August 18th from 6:00-9:00 pm at HHS on the turf field. For all other dates please keep an eye on the band calendar for other fundraisers, events like Mile of Money, and the ever approaching Football and Competition season!

Congratulations to the following members who will be serving the band council this year!

Band Librarians
Lindsey Duran
Brynn Schiltz
Izzy Walega

Social Media
Ebrar Eroglu
Emma Lehman
Leo Cordero (Videogragpher)

Party Planning Committee
Jayca Douglass
Kynleigh Gore
Jordan Bucker
Ava Bergman
Dominic Trinidad
Declyn Olson
Miyah Potter
L Buell

Trailer Crew
Mia Mateyka *lead
Easton Tonjes
Hunter Fagler
Ben Hughes
Cody Kremer
Mikey Byrnes
Evan Washburn
Dane Gurine
Josh Bezjack

Equipment Managers
Annabelle McMahon
Grady Goodman
Anderson DeLuisi
Landon Janssen
Flicker Costabile

Congratulations to our 2025 movement 1 and 2 soloists and small ensemble members! Thanks to all that auditioned, you all represented yourselves well and made this a very competitive selection process!

Movement 1 Soloists
Violet Ence- Pre Show Solo
Jordyn Martinez- Low Solo at Letter C to end
Grady Goodman- Trumpet Solo Letter D to end

Movement 2 Soloists
Flute/Alto Flute- Faith Jaminet
Clarient- Joseph Leishman
Clarient 2- Josh Bezjak
Bass Clarinet- Gavin Kolbe

See you all Monday for a fantastic week of band camp!
#marchinghawks #onthewesternhorizon

– Mr. Dailey

Hey everyone! If you haven’t heard yet, the district is shutting down today because of the incoming hail storm. Stay safe, and we will resume at 9 am tomorrow!

– Mr. Dailey

They are still doing a lot of construction the back side of the school, so let’s drop off in the front this morning!

– Mr. Dailey

Hey Hawks!

Last mini camp this week! Tomorrow and Wednesday 9a-4p at HHS! I believe that with the construction, we should now be entering in through the back auditorium entrance.

Students- please hydrate now and tonight to be ready for tomorrow. Also, make sure we are wearing appropriate athletic clothing, with how hot it’s been jeans are not a good option, or flexible enough for marching.

Contracts and deposits are due this week, check out the previous posts or go to horizon hawks.band to pay fees. These will guarantee your spot in the marching show!

The CustomInk fundraiser ends Wendesday! We sold enough shirts to run that fundraiser, but not the other items yet. Last chance to grab those items!

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/hhsmarchinghawks

See you all tomorrow!
#marchinghawks

– Mr. Dailey

Hey all! A few important things as we are approaching the weekend:

Here are the updated parts, AND the transposed solos for the show:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zzJNJkGYILK5Did9Z4if89uDgwkJd86j?usp=sharing
Bb instruments can just read the trumpet part for the first movement solo, and I transposed only to instruments that will be able to also audition for each marked solo. Pre-show alto solo, trumpet solo, and baritone/low brass solos for movement 1 and a few alternate parts in the woodwind quartet in movement 2. The alto flute solo now has a normal flute part for flutes auditioning for that as well, we will transfer it back to alto flute later in the season.

Final reminder, sign up for the car wash fundraiser if you haven't yet and are available, and thanks for those of you who have!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaq_i6HjhuFTlC47WJKf1KJbtuySbKXxw8e9uRTyOOH7vnew/viewform?usp=dialog
If you needed more tickets, here's the pdf so you can print:
Parent Car Wash Sign Up:
We still have a few needs, please check them out here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AFAA22A5F58-57060883-horizon#/

Custom Ink:
We have about 12 days left and haven't hit our minimums to print yet, if you want some apparel to start off the season, order soon!
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/hhsmarchinghawks

For the Podcast Fans:
If you've made it this far—thank you! I wanted to share a podcast you might enjoy. It’s called Band Dads by Scott Lang (some of our leadership students have worked with him before). The show is all about band life from a parent’s perspective, covering a wide range of interesting and relevant topics.
If you're curious, check it out here: https://www.banddadspodcast.com/2448340/episodes

– Mr. Dailey

Movement Routine!

– Mr. Duran

Sorry for the late post! Looks like the construction team didn’t follow the map. Please drop off/park on the front of the school instead tomorrow morning. Either walk to the theater entrance or come through the front doors to go to the band room to start. Thanks for your flexibility!

– Mr. Dailey

Hello Horizon Families!

I'm excited to see you all tomorrow at our first mini-camp rehearsal at 9:00 am! Plan to arrive a bit early with the construction going on and to get set up to start on time.

Here is all of the information, as well as the parent update that was sent out yesterday on the email list. If you didn't get it, please check your spam folders to ensure you're receiving all of the information!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VS31Pvv7IJ_pgiciQbwFh9afX4NdEE7pizhJoyqlQ_A/edit?usp=sharing
#marchinghawks

– Mr. Dailey