Marching Band Announcements
Each of you must sign-up for a bus. PLEASE DO THIS IMMEDIATELY.
If you do not sign-up for a bus by 3pm Today (FRIDAY) you will be assigned a spot.
If it asks for a school code it is “caledoniaband”
If you have questions see the FAQ below.
FAQ:
Q: Can I switch busses after I sign-up.
A: NO
Q: My Friends signed up for a different bus, can I switch busses?
A: NO
Q: I forgot to sign-up and you put me on a bus, can I switch Busses?
A: NO
Q: Can I switch busses for any reason at all?
A: NO
We need at least 1 adult on each bus in order for us to travel to Hastings on Saturday.
This adult has a simple job. Check the kids off the list as they get on the bus, watch the competition for free, check them off as they get back on the bus.
If we do not have at least 1 adult sign-up for each bus we will NOT be able to travel on Saturday.
If it asks for a school code it is “caledoniaband”
Below is the minute by minute itinerary for our performance at the Hastings Invitational on Saturday Oct. 2
Itinerary:
2:00pm - Rehearsal/Warm-up on practice field
3:15pm - Load Semi (Semi Departs at 4:30)
3:45pm - Dinner/Change into uniform
4:45pm - Depart CHS via Bus for Hastings HS
5:30pm - Arrive at Hastings HS
6:00pm - Warm-up
6:30pm - Move to Staging Area
6:45pm - PERFORM
7:00pm - Load equipment
7:30pm - return to stands - watch 3 bands
8:45pm - Awards
9:15pm - Approximate Departure for CHS (remind text will be sent upon departure to parents)
10:00pm - Approximate arrival at CHS/Unload/change
10:15pm Approximate pick-up time
Volunteers:
We will need help in several areas including Bus Chaperones, Uniforms, Pit Crew, Snacks, Water, etc. Click Here to Volunteer!
Audience:
Parents, family and friends are encouraged to come to hastings and cheer on the band! Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Click here for a map.
Happy Invitational Week! This Saturday, Oct. 2 is our first invitational performance since 2019 at Hastings! It will be exciting to perform for an audience of band people and to receive helpful critique from a panel of judges that will help us as we continue our goal of improving each performance!
-Rehearsal Monday Night. 7-9pm Drumline and Guard start at 6.
-Hastings Invitational - Saturday Oct 2. The timeframe for this day is 2pm-approximately 10pm. This includes a short warm-up rehearsal, time to load/change, travel by bus and the opportunity to see a few other bands perform after our performance. A detailed minute by minute itinerary and volunteer request will be emailed shortly. PERFORMANCE TIME is 6:45pm. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend. Maps/Ticket Info/etc shortly
-MERCH and WREATHS! Stock up on awesome Cal Bands Merch and also beautiful handmade holiday wreaths! (limited quantities of wreaths available, order now!) CLICK HERE FOR THE STORE!
-THANK YOU to all of our hard working band students and parent volunteers who made homecoming a great day of performances for our band! Go Scots!
Notes:
Rehearsals this week:
September 27 - Rehearsal - 7pm-9pm - Guard and Drumline at 6.
Performances/Events this week:
Oct 2 - Hastings Invitational - 2pm-10pm - details to follow PERFORMANCE AT 6:45!
Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:
Click Here to see the full calendar.
If charms asks for a school code it is: caledoniaband
Click link above for calendar.
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