Homecoming Game Saturday, September 12th

Kempner Band Family,

Mercer Stadium: 16403 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

We have our 3rd Football Game Saturday, September 12th at Mercer Stadium Stadium in FBISD at 6:00pm against Worthing High School. We will sit on the Home side and perform to the Home side at Half Time. A full itinerary for Saturday is listed below.  I hope that many of you can make it out to support our students. Report time is 1:15pm for Band Students.

Homecoming Game & Uniform Expectations

This game is also our Homecoming Game, and there will be a special presentation before the game to crown our Homecoming King and Queen.

• MUMS: Students may wear their Homecoming mums while sitting in the stands during the game. Mums must be removed before reporting for the halftime performance.

• SENIORS: Seniors may wear their Homecoming jeans/overalls while sitting in the stands during the game. Seniors must change into their complete marching uniform before halftime.

• INSPECTION: All seniors are required to be in full uniform for inspection, just like the rest of the band.

• HALFTIME PERFORMANCE: All students must be in complete marching uniform with all required uniform components before reporting to the field for the halftime performance.

We want our students to enjoy and celebrate Homecoming with their classmates while also maintaining the high standards and professionalism expected of the Kempner Band.

Emergency Contact Information- All students must turn this in or they will not be allowed to travel with us and can’t go to the game.

Tickets- THERE WILL BE NO CASH SALES AT THE GATE. Tickets should be available on this website. Click the link; Tickets .

Dress: Full Uniform: We will be wearing the full competition uniform for the halftime performance. We will dress in HALVES in the stands during the game. Haves: Maroon Member Shirt, Bibbers(marching pants), long black socks, and marching shoes. Students will bring their garment bag and hat box into the stands with them and change before and after halftime.

Equipment Needed: Instrument, flip folder with music, liar, water jug(pre-filled with ice-water). 

Meals- If you bought the meal plan- Jason’s Deli Sandwiches– cookie and drink

Dismissal- When we arrive back to school, we will not dismiss any students until all equipment has been put away and checked.

CLEAR BAG POLICY - Note FBISD has implemented a clear bag policy for all games at District sports facilities including Hall Stadium, Hopson Field House, Mercer Stadium, Wheeler Field House, Cook Natatorium, and Aquatic Practice Facility.

The following types of bags are permitted:

• Clear, plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” in size

• Clear, plastic, one-gallon, re-sealable, Ziploc-style bags

• Clutch bags approximately the size of a hand (4½” x 6½” or smaller)

1:15 pm - Report
1:30 pm - Rehearsal begins
3:00 pm - Eat(food), Change, Pack, Load
4:00 pm - Inspection
4:15 pm - Meeting
4:30 pm - Depart
5:00 pm - Arrive at Mercer Stadium
6:00 pm - Kick-off
7:00 pm - Halftime performance!
8:30 pm - Game Ends
9:15 pm - Arrive at KHS
9:30 pm - Dismiss

Marching Band Performance Policy

EVERY SPOT IS EARNED DAILY

With a competitive marching band membership in the program is guaranteed, but a performance spot is earned and maintained. The strongest programs (Texas UIL finalists, BOA finalists, Drum Corps, etc.) all operate from that philosophy. A marching position is not permanent.

Every performance position is evaluated continuously based on:

1. Attendance

2. Preparation

3. Performance Quality

4. Attitude

5. Reliability

Students who consistently excel in these five areas will earn and maintain a performance position.

Attendance Consequence

1 Unexcused Absence

Immediate evaluation of performance position.

May lose spot.

2 Unexcused Absences

Likely removal from performance position.

Must earn position back.

3 Unexcused Absences

May remain an alternate for the remainder of the competitive season.

Tardies

Three tardies = one unexcused absence.

(Unless excused by a director.)

Excused Absences

Excused absences may include:

• Illness

• Family emergency

• School-sponsored event

• Religious observance

An email from a parent/guardian is REQUIRED for excused absences!!!

Excused absences do not guarantee retention of a performance position.

Academic Eligibility

According to UIL NO PASS/NO PLAY policy, Marching band students must be academically eligible to perform at Football Games, Marching Contests, and Marching Competitions. Students who lose academic eligibility will IMMEDIETLY lose their performance spot in the competition show. These students are still required to attend all rehearsals. AP classes are exempt from the eligibility guidelines. Most Dual Credit and On Ramps classes are exempt from the eligibility guidelines. View a full list of FBISD exempt courses here.

• Friday, September 18th - Evaluate all students

• Friday, September 25th - Students lose/gain eligibility

• Thursday, October 8th - Evaluate all students

• Friday, October 9th - UIL Region Contest(ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE DUE TO FALL BREAK)

• Monday, October 26th - Students lose/gain eligibility

Shadows

Any student not assigned a performance spot will be designated as a SHADOW. Shadows are a part of the band and perform at all performances, football games, pep rallies other than the competition show. Shadows are expected to be at every rehearsal and performance. During the competition show shadows will help move props, uniforms, or contribute in other ways. During rehearsal shadows will temporarily take the spot of any absent performers. Shadows may earn a spot at any time based on the criteria above and the discretion of the directors.

CLICK TO SEE PERFORMANCE SPOTS

Emergency Contact Form

EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM

Complete the Emergency Contact Form and return to Mr. Brodt by Friday, August 7th. This form provides consent to treat students if you or a medical provider cannot reach the parent or guardian.

Students will NOT be allowed to travel with the band without an updated Emergency Contact Form on file with the Band Office.