Cougar Kick-Off

COUGAR KICK-OFF

On Friday, August 8th we will have our annual Cougar Kick-Off at the Kempner Football Stadium here on our campus. The Kick-Off will begin at 7:30pm. There will be performances by the Brigade, Cheerleaders, Football team, and it will be our first public performance of the 2024 competition show “Arachnid”! Admission is free so please come out and see what our students have been working so hard to put together.

Uniform: Students need to wear their Hot Weather uniform for this performance. Maroon Member Shirt, Black Basket Ball Shorts, Black ankle socks, and Black Marching Shoes. New shoes that were ordered will be passed out Thursday Night.

Grades: This is a required event for all band students. This performance will count as a double Major grade. Students must be present and participate to earn a grade of 100%.

Student Schedule

2:45 pm - School Ends

4:00 pm- Rehearsal

7:00 pm - Set-up

7:30 pm - Cougar Kick-off begins

8:30 pm - Dismiss

Action Items Before Band Camp 24-25

BAND CAMP IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS!!!

Camp begins July 22nd for Percussion and Color Guard, July 25th for new freshman, and July 29th for All Members. . Check the calendar for a complete schedule of all rehearsals.

Physicals

All band students should have completed and turned in a physical by now. If you have not done so, please take care of this ASAP. All students must have a physical to participate in Band. For more information regarding physicals, please click here: physicals

Flip Folder/Lyre

All woodwind and brass students are required to have a flip folder and a lyre. You can purchase these items at any of our local music stores; Music & Arts, H&H, Fort Bend Music Center. You must have these items by July 24th.

White T-Shirts/Rehearsal uniform

All band students must wear white-t-shirts at marching band rehearsals including band camp. It is okay if the t-shirts have logos or writing on them, as long as they are mostly white. Students must wear some type of tennis shoe for rehearsals; no sandals, slides, high heels, etc. NO CROCS!!! It is recommended that students wear basketball style shorts for rehearsal. There is no requirement for color.

Hot Weather Uniform

We wear hot weather uniforms for football games and performances when the temperature is extreme, usually the first 2-4 games of the year. We also wear hot weather uniforms for pep rallies, after performances at contest, etc..

• Member Shirt(provided)

• Black Athletic Shorts

• Black Ankle Socks

• Marching Shoes

Band Fees

The Final band fee payment is due July 31st. You can see all information regarding fees on this page: Band Fees. Band students who need marching shoes can order here: Shoes. Shoe orders must be submitted by August 1st.

Marching in May

Monday and Tuesday May 6th and 7th

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 7th 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.