UIL Region Marching Band Contest, Tuesday, October 18th

Tuesday, October 18th

Mercer Stadium
16403 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

On Tuesday, October 18th we are performing for the UIL Region Marching Band Contest at Mercer Stadium. For this UIL style contest the marching band will be evaluated by 3 judges and given ratings. There are not placements or rankings. Our goal is to make straight 1’s from all judges. We must earn division ratings in order to advance to the UIL Area Contest.

Dress: Full Uniform: Students need to wear LONG BLACK SOCKS with the full uniform. Students will wear their member shirt underneath the uniform. They will also wear black compression shorts or black basketball shorts underneath. Students with long hair will have to pull their hair into a “show bun” when in uniform. Students are not permitted to wear jewelry when in uniform. Students are not permitted to have nail polish on when in uniform. Students are not permitted to eat when in uniform.

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)

Performance Time 4:35pm

Performance Schedule

Tickets are $4.00 TICKET PRICE FOR ALL DAY ACCESS and can be purchased ONLINE

Children 5 and under are free.!!!

ONLINE PURCHASE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY OF CONTEST

NOTE:  Printed or Electronic email confirmation/receipt  is your entry into the contest.  

**Tickets are transferable, but you must still present confirmation of original purchase at check in to let ushers know of transfer**

Processing/Service Fees:

Processing fee is already included in price & service fees will be added at checkout (Please note you have an option to purchase through ACH or Credit Card.  ACH has a lower service fee than Credit Card)  

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

**ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IF CONTEST IS DELAYED OR CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON.**

If rained out there will be a make up date on October 20.   Ticket will be transferable to new date.

Meals- The band boosters will provide Pizza and drinks.

Student Schedule

11:20 pm - Report to the Band Hall(5th period)
11:30 pm - Rehearse at KHS Stadium
1:00 pm - Eat Change Pack Load
2:00 pm - Inspection
2:15 pm - Meeting
2:30 pm - Depart KHS
2:45 pm - Arrive at Mercer
3:30 pm - Warm-up
4:35 pm - PERFORMANCE
5:00 pm - Depart Mercer
5:30pm - Arrive at KHS
6:00 pm - Cake and Movie Time
7:00 pm - Dismiss


Widdyup Fundraiser

We are kicking off our Widdyup fundraiser this Tuesday, Oct 4th. WiddyUP is a fundraising platform where kids create and share awesome videos with friends, family and anyone else in a unique way to raise money. You can learn more about Widdup here https://www.widdyup.com/

We are asking band students to make a “pitch” video and have it uploaded to Widdyup by Friday, Oct 7th. If students don’t make them at home on their own, we will help them make the videos in class on Friday. Please watch these examples of pitch videos. Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4.

Pitch Video Script

Hey everyone! It’s (your name). I’m raising money for the Kempner High School band. We’re raising money so our band can buy instruments, equipment, props and all the things we need to be successful at contest this year, you know how competitive band is in Texas!!! With your help, our band can have the best year ever. My goal is to raise $500. If you make a donation, you’ll get an exclusive video of me playing a song on the (your instrument). Love you and thank you for your support!!

Video Tips

Click here to set up you account and get started https://www.widdyup.com/students/register/ohCMQmuiTEivZETnmbp7TVYb

Incentives

  1. Donuts- every student will receive a donut in class once their pitch video is uploaded.

  2. Candy Bar- every student will receive a full size candy bar once they have received their first donation.

  3. Pizza/Movie Night- every student who reaches their $500 goal will be admitted to the pizza/movie night. We will watch a movie of your choice in the band hall and enjoy pizza and ice cream. There will also be door prizes and we will be giving away a Nintendo Switch!!!

  4. $100 Visa Gift Card- The top 5 fundraisers will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card.

"A standard above excellence, a goal beyond victory."

I.H. Kempner High School Band Program 14777 Voss Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498