Leadership Camp

All Leadership students are required to attend Leadership camp(May 30th – June 2nd) at Kempner High School. We will announce student leaders at the banquet. Make sure to ENROLL!!!

**Times:

7:45 AM - Doors open

8:30 AM – Sessions begin

11:30 AM – Lunch

12:30 PM – Sessions resume

3:30 PM – Sessions complete

**June 2nd will end at 11:30 AM

Leadership camp offers a General Student Leadership Track, a Drum Major Track, a Color Guard track, and a Percussion Track. (Students should bring instrument and/or equipment.) Each track will have a variety of components including modern movement, rehearsal coordination, and more. Information for the event can be found at https://www.pbsl-usa.com/fortbendisd-2023. 

IMPORTANT:

This year, students need to electronically enroll for the event.  To enroll:

• Go to www.PBSL-USA.com

• Click “ENROLL:

• Once on the enrollment page locate the section that states “To enroll for a symposium…” and click the appropriate link.

• Once prompted, select the Fort Bend ISD option

• There is NO CHARGE TO STUDENTS.

• Complete the enrollment process.

Lunch will be provided.

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