Thanks to everyone who ate out at Chipotle last night! I was notified that we raised $316.94–which means that in just three restaurant night fundraisers we have earned about $800. Thank you all for your participation and support!
– Melissa
Update from BAND: Mon October 7, 2024 11:49am
Hello Band Families!
Big update as we approach the climax of the season, so please read all of the information below:
Thank you all for the help this past weekend at the Big Cat Marching Festival! I’m so proud of the growth the students showed off at the festival! Now, we’re fortunate to get a good amount of rehearsal time within this next week before regionals to continue that improvement!
Regionals is the most important competition of the season, so let’s try to get 100% attendance at this performance! We have not had a show yet with a full roster and it would be great to get a read on the show with everyone in. This is what slots us for quarter/semi finals and looking at the 5A Scores statewide, it’s a coin flip between 6th-10th place so we really want to set our students up for their best possible performance before getting to state.
Big Cat Finals Performance can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hqfoHR8_DGiorUlAjQwokXhLzc7-k3zI/view?usp=share_link
In N Out
In N Out ticket purchases are due by TONIGHT! You must pre-purchase your tickets for the In N Out meal (Including a ticket for your student) if you and your student would like to eat at Saturday’s showcase. You will NOT be able to purchase meal tickets the day of the event. Tickets are $5 for the meal and $5 for the show. Please fill out the google form below to buy tickets. You can pick tickets up tomorrow evening from 8:20-8:50pm.
Get your tickets here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyK-_uTEhMD7p38t0cQcsxqJiJ5aFHFVvBTTwd7cBut9MP5A/viewform
WINDS ONLY- Next CMEA Rehearsal 10/9
3:30-5:30 pm- This will be our last rehearsal during marching season, then we will get back to it during class after State.
Reminder: Our CMEA performance is scheduled for February 1st at 11:00 am. We will be staying at the Broadmoor Hotel on January 31st! I will have more information once we solidify the plan for the meals, rehearsal spaces, and what all will be included on the trip.
Band Fees Reminder
Please remember to pay any remaining band fees, all fees should be paid in full. Please go to the band website to check balances.
Football Game 10/11 (Senior Night and Middle School Night):
5:00 pm- Call at HHS
5:30 pm- Depart for North Stadium
6:15 pm- Middle School students meet at the northern gate
6:45 pm- Pre-show with HHS band and MS students
7:00 pm- Kick off
8:00ish- Halftime Performance (Full show, Senior Salute)
Middle Schoolers are free to go after this
9:30ish- Game is over and we pack up and head back to HHS
10:15-30 pm- Arrive at HHS and dismiss
Showcase Schedule
1-3:30pm – Rehearsal
4pm – In N Out will begin to serve, if you student has a ticket, they will be served first
6 ish – Band performs show, $5 gate fee (kids 12 & under are free, and HHS athletic students free if wearing their jersey)
*Please bring your senior posters, we will hang them up for the showcase
**From 4-6pm, we will have a tailgate party, please bring lawn games, football, etc… and be ready to hang out with your fellow band families (No alcohol please)
After the band performs, we will need to put props and instruments away, then the students are free to leave.
CBA Northern Regional Schedule:
9:00 am-1:00 pm- Rehearsal at HHS
1:00-4:00 pm- Load Trailer and break for dinner
4:00 pm- Call time back at HHS
5:00 pm- Depart for Centaurus High School
5:30 pm- Arrive, go watch Loveland and Monarch Perform
6:15 pm- Go change and get ready for warm up
6:40 pm- Go to warm up
8:00 pm- Performance time!!
9:00 pm- Awards
9:30 pm- Depart for HHS
10:00 pm- Arrive at HHS, unload and pick up instruments to take home, dismiss.
More information, tickets and merchandise information can be found here:
Coming up:
Football game 10/18- 9 am-1 pm Rehearsal, Call @5 pm
State Week Rehearsals- 10/21, 22
Rehearsal and Special Moments- 10/24
Quarter Finals- 10/25
Semis/Finals- 10/26
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Tim Dailey
Director of Bands
Horizon High School
[email protected]
(720) 972-4472
– Mr. Dailey
Weekly Update Oct. 6th
Good evening band families!
In N Out
In N Out ticket purchases are due by MONDAY night (October 7th)! You must pre-purchase your tickets for the In N Out meal (Including a ticket for your student) if you and your student would like to eat at Saturday’s showcase. You will NOT be able to purchase meal tickets the day of the event. Tickets are $5 for the meal and $5 for the show. Please fill out the google form below to buy tickets. You can pick tickets up tomorrow evening from 8:20-8:50pm.
Showcase Schedule (October 12th)
- 1-3:30pm – Rehearsal
- 4pm – In N Out will begin to serve, if you student has a ticket, they will be served first
- 6 ish – Band performs show, $5 gate fee (kids 12 & under are free, and HHS athletic students free if wearing their jersey)
*Please bring your senior posters, we will hang them up for the showcase
**From 4-6pm, we will have a tailgate party, please bring lawn games, football, etc… and be ready to hang out with your fellow band families (No alcohol please)
After the band performs, we will need to put props and instruments away, then the students are free to leave.
Band Fees Reminder
Please remember to pay any remaining band fees, all fees should be paid in full. Please go to the band website to check balances. The password to enter the fee area is in your email.
Help us Hawk the Lawn!
As our season is well underway and state is right around the corner, we would like to continue a tradition that was started last year to celebrate our band kiddos! Last year on the day of state, the students were surprised with a “Hawk the Lawn” in their honor. Each band student had a lawn sign with their name on it (that they were able to keep) placed in front of the school beside a giant “Good Luck at State” sign. The kids really appreciated the recognition and we would like to do it again this season. Last year, the signs were paid for by an individual parent, but this year, we are hoping to purchase through donations from our band parents. We are hoping that each family could donate $5.00 (or more if you would like!) to help purchase the signs. The total cost with everything is $616.00. We would need one week for order and turnaround of the signs, so we are hoping to have the money by 10/`14 (state is the 25th/26th). There are a few options for payment: cash to Mr. Daily, Venmo ($6.00), or you can pay in person at Monday night’s practice from 8:20-8:50. Jessica, Danielle or Nikole will be inside the stadium. Thank you so much for supporting our AMAZING band students as they continue to make us proud every performance!
Weeks events:
- Monday: Rehearsal 5:30-9pm
- Tuesday: Winter percussion interest meeting 5:30-6:30pm
- Wednesday: Wind Ensemble rehearsal 3:30-5:30pm & Chipolte Restaurant night 5-9pm 14452 Orchard Pkwy Unit 300, Westminster, CO (flyer below, please share on your social media and don’t forget to mention you are with the band!)
- Thursday: Percussion 5:30-7:30pm & Guard 6-9pm
- Friday: Football game 5-9:30pm (This is senior night and 8th grade night)
- Saturday: Rehearsal 1-3:30pm & Showcase 4-7pm
Thank you so much for all your help and support so far this season!
Update from BAND: Sat October 5, 2024 6:02pm
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
Update from BAND: Sat October 5, 2024 4:32pm
Great job! Meet at the trailer now! #marching_hawks
– Mr. Dailey
Update from BAND: Fri October 4, 2024 2:25pm
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
Update from BAND: Sat September 28, 2024 3:04pm
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
Update from BAND: Thu September 26, 2024 6:07pm
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
Update from BAND: Wed September 25, 2024 10:57am
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
Update from BAND: Tue September 24, 2024 9:38am
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