Game 9, Saturday Nov 2nd

!!!SAN ANTONIO STATE MARCHING TRIP MEETING AT 6:00PM WHEN WE RETURN!!!

Kempner Band Family,

Memorial Stadium: 2906 Dabney Dr, Pasadena, TX 77502

We have our 9th Football Game this Saturday, November 9th at Memorial Stadium in Pasadena at 1:00pm against Angleton High School. We will sit on the Visitor 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.

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: Costumes: This is our annual Costume game. Students are permitted to wear any costume they wish. Costumes are subject to director discretion. Any costume that is inappropriate or too revealing will not be permitted and student will have to wear their hot weather uniform instead. Students must be able to play their instrument and perform the halftime show in costume.

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

Meals- If you bought the meal plan- Chick-Fil-A sandwich, chips, 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)

Student Schedule

9:00 am - Arrive at KHS
9:15 am - Rehearse
11:00 am - Eat(Kolaches/Donuts), Change, Pack, Load
11:45 am - Inspection
12:00 am - Meeting
12:15 pm - Depart
1:15 pm - Arrive at Memorial Stadium
2:00 pm - Kick-off
3:00 pm - Halftime performance!
4:30 pm - Game ends
5:00 pm - Depart for KHS
5:30 pm - Arrive at KHS
6:00 pm - STATE TRIP MEETING(distribute State Shirts)
6:30pm - Dismiss

State Marching Band Contest

Monday and Tuesday, November 4th-5th

San Antonio Alamodome
100 Montana St, San Antonio, TX 78203

Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Airport

Hotel Website Link

12828 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216

(210) 494-7600

38 Bands, 12 advance to Finals

On Monday and Tuesday Nov 4th and 5th the Marching Band will be traveling to San Antonio to perform at the Alamodome for the UIL 5A State Marching Championships! We will be staying at the Marriott San Antonio Northwest Hotel. This is a Pre-lims/Finals style contest. We will perform in our pre-lims performance at 7:45pm on Monday, Nov 4th and will be evaluated by 3 music and 2 visual judges. Only the top 12 bands will advance to Finals. Students must be academically eligible to participate.

Performance Dress: Full Uniform: Students need to wear LONG BLACK SOCKS with the full uniform. Students will wear their Maroon Member Shirt shirt underneath the uniform. They will also wear black compression shorts or black basketball shorts underneath. Students with long hair will have to put their hair in a high schow 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.

Monday- Maroon Member Shirt, hot weather, Full uniform for Performance

Tuesday, Gray State Marching Shirt, Tennis Shoes, comfortable pants/shorts

Performance Time : 7:45PM, Monday Nov 4th

Performance Schedule

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased ONLINE

Single Session Tickets: $20 (excluding Ticketmaster fees)

Session 1: 5A Prelims (Monday morning/afternoon/evening)

  • Double Session Tickets: $35 (excluding Ticketmaster fees)

  • Double Session Ticket Options: Sessions 1/2, 2/3, and 4/5

  • No admission charge for children ages two and under sitting in a lap.

  • Performance schedules for each session are posted here.

  • Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to avoid congestion at the doors. The Box Office will open 75 minutes prior to first performance of the day and doors will open 45 minutes prior to the first performance.

  • Visit the Alamodome Box Office or Ticketmaster to purchase tickets and see all venue-related policies.

Spectator Parking Map

State Marching Band Participant Information and Maps

Steaming Link

Meals Monday- Lunch at North Star Mall Chic-Fil-A Sandwich provided(bring $$$ for extra), Dinner at Hard Rock(Paid for)

Meals Tuesday- Breakfast at Hotel(Paid for), Lunch at River Walk(Bring $$$), Snacks at Buccees(Bring $$$)

Rooming List

Bus List

Packing List

Clear Bag Policy: The Alamodome has a strict clear bag policy. They DO NOT allow clear backpacks.

Student Schedule


Monday, Nov 4th
7:00 am - Arrive to KHS, Load Luggage, Load Trailer
7:30 am - School Parade/Send-Off
8:00 am - Depart/Inspection
12:00 pm - Lunch at North Star Mall($$$) 
       ---7400 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216
3:00 pm - Check in to hotel
4:30 pm - Inspection(In full uniform)
4:45 pm - Depart for Alamo Dome
5:45 pm - Arrive at Alamo Dome
6:20 pm - Move to Indoor Warm-up
6:35 pm - Warm-up
7:45 pm - STATE PERFORMANCE
8:20 pm - Depart Photography Area
8:45 pm - Drum Major Retreat
9:30 pm - Dinner at Hard Rock
12:00 am - Lights out

Tuesday, Nov 5th
7:30 am - Breakfast at Hotel
10:00 am - Depart for River Walk
11:00 am - Lunch at River Walk Mall Area($$$)
       ---849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
4:00 pm - Finals at Alamo Dome
6:00 pm - Depart for KHS
7:00 pm - Buccees($$$)
10:00 pm - Arrive at KHS
10:15 pm - Dismiss

Trunk or Treat 2024

Tuesday , October 28th

6pm-7pm

KHS Student Parking Lot

This Tuesday, October 28th, 6:00pm-7:00pm we are going to have our annual Trunk or Treat at KHS in the Student Parking lot. Parents are encouraged to decorate the trunks of their cars and bring candy/treats to pass out to the kids. Parents need to park their cars in the back by the band trailer. This is a really fun event that the kids talk about all year. The more participation we have from parents the more fun our kids will have!!! Sign-up now: I.H. Kempner High School Band: KHS Band Trunk or Treat

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

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