Camp and Calendar

Reminder that the start of our 2026-27 season is coming up!  We are going to have a GREAT year with a GREAT group of students!

Pre-camp: July 20-23, 8am-Noon at HS

Camp: July 27-Aug 31, 8am-5pm at HS

Link to full calendar

From this message on all Marching Band Communication you receive via text/mail will also be posted here so that you can see everything in one place. 

Volunteers

This weekend I will be sending out sign-up genius requests for volunteers and donations.  Here is a summary so you can think about your availability until the official sign-ups are sent

• Uniform Fittings - Monday July 20 8am-Noon (during rehearsal) - as many parents as possible need to help with fittings - no experience needed

• Feed the Band - Our student leaders have chosen the food menu for band camp lunches.  We will be asking for individuals/families/groups of parents to help coordinate each each day, plus we will need extra volunteers to help serve!

Look for more communication in the near future with camp specifics, volunteer needs and lots of other info!

I will be out of town for the rest of the week with my family - I’ll respond to any questions once I return.

Thank you and have a great week!

Kyle Wellfare

Director of Bands

Caledonia High School

Email: Wellfarek@calschools.org

Announcements Week of Oct 27

We’ve got some upcoming fundraisers and events you’ll want to keep an eye out for in the coming weeks!  These include our wreath sale and our upcoming jazz night!  Also, be on the lookout for an email to order marching band individual, section and full band pictures!

THIS WEEK:

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LOOKING AHEAD: 

December 6 - Caledonia Christmas Parade (6pm - Call time TBD)

December 16 - Winter Concert

BAND BOOSTERS:

December 5 - Jazz Night Dinner/Auction/Raffle 6pm - South Cafeteria

Wreath Sale - Limited Quantities - Click Here to Order Today

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you have not yet made your season payment please do so.  

Remember to check your calendar often.  Click Here and bookmark it!

Announcements Week of Oct 20

What a great season we’ve had! You have two more chances to see us perform “Scotland Forever”.

THIS WEEK:

Monday Oct 20: Fall Concert (Sounds of the Stadium on Stage in FAC!) - 7:00pm HS FAC - Link to reserve a seat (see previous email for details)

• Uniform Room Opens at 6pm
• Call Time RTP in Band Room 6:30pm

Friday Oct 24: Final Home Football Game VS. Jenison - Senior Night!

Seniors Parents - Make sure you check your email for details and RSVP

Click Here to Volunteer

• 4:30pm - Band Room Opens 

• 5:00pm - Uniform Room Opens

• 5:45pm - READY TO PLAY (RTP) - in Uniform outside band room (inspection, warm-up, Rehearsal)

• 6:25pm - March to Stadium

• 6:50pm - Approximate Pre-Game

• 7:00pm - Kick-off

• 8:00pm - approx half-time show

• 9:15pm - Approximate return to Band Room/Change

• 9:30pm - Approximate Pick-Up at Band Room

  • Please note that some times are approximate based on speed of game, weather, etc.
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LOOKING AHEAD: 

December 6 - Caledonia Christmas Parade (6pm - Call time TBD)

BAND BOOSTERS:

December 5 - Jazz Night Dinner/Auction/Raffle 6pm - South Cafeteria

Wreath Sale - Starts at Concert Monday (see program)

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you have not yet made your season payment please do so.  

Remember to check your calendar often.  Click Here and bookmark it!

Announcements Week of Oct 13

Bandtober Continues!  We are in the middle of our busiest time..Keep reading and stay healthy! 

IMMEDIATE NEED:  We need a semi tractor to pull our trailer on Tuesday for MSBOA.  We are grateful to Golden Grains Farm for letting us use their trucks the past few seasons, but they are in the middle of harvest season and it is unavailable on weekdays.  We have a driver, but if you know someone who has a Semi tractor they would be willing to let us use (or who would be willing to donate the cost of renting one) please email Mr. Wellfare right away.

THIS WEEK:

SUNDAY Oct 12 - Scrap Metal Drive Fundraiser - Stadium Parking Lot 10am-4pm - Click for Info

MONDAY Oct 13 -  Rehearsal 5:45pm-6:45pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

• Short rehearsal will get us ready for our performances and allow any band student to attend our choir concert that night at 7 if they wish.

TUESDAY Oct 14 - MSBOA Marching Festival at Kenowa Hills. This is a school night as such we will depart CHS as late as possible and we will load and return immediately following our performance.  Family and Friends are encouraged to attend.  $10/adult, $5/student at gate. MAP

Click Here to Volunteer

• 4:45 - Load Semi/Get Dressed

• 5:45 - Depart CHS for Kenowa Hills

• 6:30 - Arrive Kenowa Hills/Unload

• 7:00 - Warm-Up

• 7:25 - Leave Warm-Up

• 7:35pm - Staging

• 7:45pm - Perform!

• 8:00pm - Load Equipment

• 8:15pm - Approx. Depart for CHS

• 8:45pm - Approx. Arrive CHS/Unload/Change

• 9:00pm - Approx. Get Picked Up

SATURDAY Oct 18 - Alma College Invitational

Click Here to Volunteer

Parents/Family/Friends/Etc are encouraged to attend! Admission at gate is $5.00 for adults.  Students and Children are Free.

Click Here for Map 

If I receive more detailed parking information I will send it

Section leaders will be helping coordinate food for the ride home.

• Eat Lunch Before you arrive

• 1:00 - RTP on Practice Field Warm-Up Rehearsal

• 1:30 - Load Semi/Change

• 2:15 - Load Busses/Depart for CHS for Alma College

• 4:00 - Arrive at Alma College

• 4:35 - Warm-Up

• 5:15 - Staging

• 5:20 - Perform

• 5:35 - Return to Semi/Load

• 6:00 - Watch Exhibition Performance

• 6:30 - Awards

• 7:00 - Approx. Depart Alma for CHS

• 8:30 - Approx. Arrival at CHS/Unload/Change/Get Picked Up

LOOKING AHEAD: 

Oct 20: Fall Concert (Sounds of the Stadium on Stage in FAC!) - 7:00pm HS FAC

• Call Time RTP in Band Room 6:30pm

Oct 24: Final Home Football Game - Senior Night!

• Senior Times/tickets/info/activities will be sent shortly

BAND BOOSTERS:

-Scrap Drive will be Oct 12

-Wreath Sale Starting Soon

-Jazz Night Fundraiser Dec 5 - donations needed and more details coming soon

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you have not yet made your season payment please do so.  

Remember to check your calendar often.  Click Here and bookmark it!

Have a great day!