HORIZON BANDS

Hey Hawk Families!

Congratulations on a fantastic first week of band camp! We had great weather, focused learning, inspiring music-making, and lots of fun memories. I'm so excited for the season ahead, this group of students and this show are already something special!

We’re back at it today! Rehearsal will be on the football field from 3:00–6:00 pm. Please arrive early and enter through the back auditorium doors if you need access to anything inside. Be ready to start right at 3:00 so we can maximize our time together.

Today, we’ll review last week’s material, continue uniform fittings, and may even start some new drill! Here’s a breakdown of the full week:

Monday: 3:00–6:00 pm
Tuesday: 3:00–6:00 pm
Wednesday: 3:00-6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00–3:00 pm (Student-led sectionals; Back to School Night that evening)
Friday: 3:00–6:00 pm with Show and Tell right after

Our Show & Tell performance is Friday, August 8th at 6:00 pm on the football field. This free event is a great chance to see what your students have been working so hard on, bring your family and friends!

Big congratulations to Taylor Buzard and Hunter Fagler, our soloists for Movement 3! Thank you to everyone who auditioned, it was a tough decision, and I’m proud of all who put themselves out there. Stay motivated, Movement 4 auditions will be coming up shortly after the school year begins!

As always, reach out if you have any questions. You’ll also be receiving more info this week from the BPA about the upcoming Showcase.

Let’s have another great week!

—Mr. Dailey

#marchinghawks #onthewesternhorizon

– Mr. Dailey

Seniors, don’t forget we have banner pictures today! Be in uniform in the auditorium lobby at 1 pm and here are soulful hints:

-Full uniform, including hat
• Photo will be from about the knees-up, so band shoes aren't required.
• I will be taking about 2-3 poses. They can be in a "playing" pose or simply holding their instrument. We're taking a few photos, so they can try different poses. They should think of poses ahead of time. For sports, I often provide some pose ideas. But it's pretty easy to say "here are 5-6 ways to stand with a soccer ball", versus here are trumpet poses, here are clarinet poses, here are bass drum poses, here are flute poses. They might just have to come up with ideas themselves.
• Drummers are welcome to pose with sticks/mallets, if they don't want to wear the drum for the photo. I'Il leave that up to them.
• Smiling or serious, up to them.
• Instruments should be as clean and polished as possible.

– Mr. Dailey

Here are also some of our other exercise from the day!

– Mr. Duran

Here is our warm up routine! Check around and analyze:
1. Are we moving as one?
2. Are we moving the same?
3. Do we execute every move at a high level?
Remember, “Better every rep!” Try and find people who look really good and try your best to see if you can see you!

– Mr. Duran

Hello Hawks!

Here is the info for UDB and Beam in case you missed it!

Remember to download both of these apps. We will be utilizing UDB the rest of the week!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNqEJBug6Hx5agFX11QErnNUpAFYUlKdTzdh1rHQKJM/edit?usp=drivesdk

See you tomorrow!

– Mr. Duran

Hello Hawks!

Here is the info for UDB and Beam in case you missed it!

Remember to download both of these apps. We will be utilizing UDB the rest of the week!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNqEJBug6Hx5agFX11QErnNUpAFYUlKdTzdh1rHQKJM/edit?usp=drivesdk

See you tomorrow!

– Mr. Duran

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Come support your color guard Coaches and the wonderful activity of color guard. Members through out Colorado will be performing on stage for two days. Purchase tickets ahead of time. Hope to see you there!

– Margo Sanford

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