Marching in May

Monday and Tuesday May 8th and 9th

6pm-8pm

At Kempner High School

Marching in May is a required event for all new and returning band members. This is a great opportunity for the band to get to know each other and have a fun time together! Students need to bring their instruments and dress in comfortable clothes. Students will be learning some basic marching fundamentals and learning music for next year’s marching season.

Drop students off in the back parking by the black band tower. Students need to report to the band hall.

Students will participate in games, marching activities, etc outdoors in the marching band parking lot. Students will also have music rehearsals indoors in the band hall, auditorium, commons, etc..

Parent Meeting Tuesday, May 9th at 8pm in the band hall to discuss items related to the 23-24 Marching Band Season. All 23-24 band parents need to attend!!!

Student/Parent Registration will take place every night of Marching in May 8:00pm-9:00pm. Students and parents will check out instruments, pay fees, and sign-up for Remind communication. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN REGISTRATION!!!

Band Banquet 2023

Tickets are $20 Cash/Check only. Deposit your money in the band hall safe. Ticket sales will end Friday, May 12th.

Do not pay online!!! You need a receipt from Mr. Brodt as your ticket to get in.

List of Ticket Holders

Thursday, May 18th

Location: Safari Texas

11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407

The Band Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 18th at Safari Texas from 6pm to 9pm. Safari Texas is a beautiful venue that offers full service, and even has some exotic animals to see. All band and color guard students are invited to attend. Parents and family members are also welcome. Anyone not a family member will have to be approved by Mr. Brodt.

Menu-

Appetizers: BBQ Meatballs, Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas, & Seasonal Fruit Tray.

Buffet Dinner: Tossed Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Bow Tie Pasta, Stir-fried Vegetable Medley, Assorted Dinner Rolls

Dessert: Chocalate Cake Beverages: Ice Water, Iced Tea, Coffee , Sodas

The Banquet will include

• Gourmet Meal

• Cake

• Leadership Announcements

• Annual Awards

• Senior Impressions

• Director Impressions

• Time to socialize with your band friends

UIL Concert & Sight-Reading

April 12th & 13th at Fulshear High School

9302 Charger Way, Fulshear, TX 77441

The Wind Ensemble will have UIL on Wednesday, April 12th at 2:00pm and the Symphonic Band will have UIL on Thursday, April 13th at 3:00pm. Please see a full itinerary below. Students will be wearing their concert uniforms. Please ensure that you have all of your uniform items on that day.

Performances are at Fulshear High School and are free to the public. Please come out and support our students who have worked very hard to prepare for UIL. Plan to arrive early, you may need to raptor in at the office to enter the building. You may also attend the Sight-reading which is also open to the public. Sight-Reading will take place in the Fulshear Band hall immediately after the stage performance. Just follow the band when they leave the stage.

Wind Ensemble/ Wednesday, April 12th
10:30 am - Report to Band Hall(4th period)
10:35 am - Eat Chick-fil-a breakfast sandwich(provided)
11:20 am - Load/Get Dressed
12:00 pm - Meeting
12:10 pm - Load Busses
12:25 pm - Depart KHS
1:10 pm - Arrive/Unload at Fulshear
1:25 pm - Warm-UP
2:00 pm - Stage PERFORMANCE
2:30 pm - Sight-Reading
3:30 pm- Depart Fulshear
4:15 pm- Arrive back at KHS
4:30 pm - Dismissal

Symphonic Band/ Thursday, April 13th
11:00 am - Report to Band Hall(middle of 4th period)
11:15 am - Load/Get Dressed/Eat
12:15 pm - Meeting
12:30 pm - Depart KHS
1:30 pm - Arrive/Unload at Fulshear
2:10 pm - Warm-UP
3:00 pm - Stage PERFORMANCE
2:30 pm - Sight-Reading
3:30 pm- Depart Fulshear
4:00 pm- Arrive back at KHS
4:30 pm - Dismissal