AREA Marching Contest Saturday, Nov 1st

Saturday,November 1st

Channelview ISD Ray Maddry Stadium
828 Sheldon Rd, Channelview, TX 77530

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

26 Bands, 12 advance to Finals, 6 advance to STATE!!!

$$$$$-BRING MONEY FOR CONCESSIONS-$$$$$

On Saturday, November 1st we are performing for the UIL AREA Marching Band Contest at Channelview ISD Ray Maddry Stadium. This is a Pre-lims/Finals style contest. We will perform in our pre-lims performance at 2:00pm and will be evaluated by 3 music and 2 visual judges. Only the top 12 bands will advance to Finals. Finals will begin that evening at 7:30pm and the 12 finalist will perform again and be ranked based on their finals performance. The top 6 bands in finals will advance to the UIL State Marching Contest at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

Dress: Full Uniform: Students need to wear LONG BLACK SOCKS with the full uniform. Students will wear their Maroon Unlocked 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.

Pre-Lim Performance Time : 2:00PM

Performance Schedule

Contest Packet

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased ONLINE

Admission to the contest is $7.00 per person, online only, CASH NOT ACCEPTED. The admission ticket is good for both Prelims and Finals. Encourage your parents and other attendees to purchase their tickets at least 30 minutes before arriving to allow for processing and to avoid a large crowd at the entrance. Ticket Link: https://nextlevelticketing.com/event/88c67533-7671-46b4-90ca-5e31c057fefe/join-event

Meals- The band boosters will provide Chic-Fil-A chicken biscuits, and Juice for Breakfast. They will also provide Pizza and gatorades for Lunch at the stadium. They will provide sandwiches and snacks in the evening. Students should bring $$$ for Concessions.

Student Schedule

8:00 am - Report to KHS
8:15 am - Rehearsal
9:30 am - ECPL(Chic-fil-a)
10:30 am - Inspection
11:00 am - Depart
12:00 am - Arrive at Channelview Stadium
12:55 pm - Warm-Up
2:00 am - PERFORMANCE
3:00 pm - Lunch in the Lot(Pizza)
5:15 pm - Pre-Lim Awards
7:00 pm - Sandwiches and Snacks
7:30 pm - Finals Start
11:15 pm - Finals Awards
11:45 pm - Depart
12:30 am - Arrive at KHS
12:45 am - Dismiss





Costume Game, Friday, Oct 24th

Kempner Band Family,

Wildcat Stadium: 1 Stadium Dr, Angleton, TX 77515

We have our 8th Football Game this Friday, October 24th at Wildcat Stadium in Angleton at 7:00pm 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- PIZZA, 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

2:45 pm - School ends
3:00 pm - Rehearsal begins
3:45 pm - Eat(Pizza), Change, Pack, Load
4:40 pm - Inspection
4:50 pm - Meeting
5:00 pm - Depart
6:15 pm - Arrive at Wildcat Stadium
7:00 pm - Kick-off
8:00 pm - Halftime performance!
9:30 pm - Game ends
10:00 pm - Depart for KHS
10:40 pm - Arrive at KHS
11:00 pm - Dismiss

Home Game(Senior Night) Thursday, October 16th at Mercer Stadium

Kempner Band Family,

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

We have our 7th Football Game this Wednesday, October 16th at Mercer Stadium Stadium at 7:00pm against Crosby High School. We will sit on the Home side and perform to the Home side at Half Time. A full itinerary for Thursday is listed below.  I hope that many of you can make it out to support our students.

Senior Night: We will recognize Seniors before the game at 6:00pm. Seniors need to dress in formal attire and will be escorted by their parents and/or immediate family members. Please fill out this information doc for announcements. Anyone who wishes to escort their senior student who is NOT a Parent/Guardian must be approved by Mr. Brodt. Escorts will need to purchase a ticket to get into the stadium. NO PARENTS/GUARDIANS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ESCORT THEIR SENIOR WITHOUT PURCHASING A TICKET.

SENIOR PARENTS/ESCORTS NEED TO BE AT THE STADIUM BY 5:45PM TO LINE UP WITH THEIR STUDENT. CEREMONY WILL START AT 6:00PM

Senior Information: Must be completed by Wednesday, Oct 10th.

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: Students will be wearing their full uniform for this performance. Maroon Member Shirt, Bibbers(uniform pants), Long Black Socks, and Black MTX Marching Shoes.. Students with long hair will have to put their hair in a double braid 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.

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

Meals- If you paid for the meal plan, the meal is Cabo Bob’s – If you did not purchase the meal plan, you may bring a sack lunch to eat during ECPL time. Students must have a written note from a parent to leave campus to eat during ECPL. ECPL stands for Eat Change Pack Load.

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

1:45 pm - Arrive at KHS
2:00 pm - Rehearsal begins
3:45 pm - Eat( Cabo Bobs), Change, Pack, Load
4:45 pm - Inspection
4:55 pm - Meeting
5:00 pm - Depart
5:30 pm - Arrive at Mercer Stadium

6:00 pm - Senior Recognition
7:00 pm - Kick-off
8:00 pm - Halftime performance!
9:30 pm - Game ends
10:00 pm - Depart for KHS
10:15 pm - Arrive at KHS
10:45 pm - Dismiss

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

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