If you are in town, you are expected to attend the Light Parade. I will be in attendance this year (every other year I go to North Carolina to see my wife's family)
When: November 25th (no longer Black Friday!!) Time: Arrive at 5:00, Lineup at 5:30, Step off at 6:15 Arrire: FESTIVE! You are required to wear your Kennett Marching Band jacket or foul weather gear. Outside of that you can festively decorate yourself for the parade. Garland, tinsel, hats, antlers, battery powered lights; all encouraged! The only requirement is that you still need to be able play your instrument. Color guard, we have props. Please fill out this Google survey and let me know if you can make it. Again, if you are in town, this is sort of mandatory. It's a short parade and it's lots of fun! 5:00pm to 7:15pm at the latest. Email me if you have any questions. The marching band Discord will be a little more active next week for continuous updates. Mr. Whisler Finals week and lots going on. Also, what's with the "of 13" business, I thought we were done after this week... Well, you are almost finished. We have the Powerpuff Football Game on Monday (11/6) and Festivus on Wednesday (11/8). After Festivus the season is officially over. Our first off-season performance is the Light Parade on Saturday, November 25th. You are required to attend if you are in town. Agenda for Week 12 Monday, October 30th Rehearsal in Kennett Stadium from 6:00-8:30 Tuesday, October 31st (yes, Halloween) THIS IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL, however if you commit to it, you HAVE TO SHOW UP. Bayard Estates Parade (5:30-6:00) This parade is Friends of Music fundraising opportunity. We parade for 10 minutes and play pep band tunes for 10 minutes. The best part is that you get to be in costume! Please be sure you can still perform. 5:15-5:30 Report Time (address 109 Foothill Drive, Kennett Square (transportation will not be provided) 5:30 Report to starting location and play a couple of Pep Band tunes. 5:40 Parade 5:50 Play a couple of tunes at the end of the route (which is also the beginning) 6:00 Go home (or Trick-or-Treat) Wednesday, November 1st Final Rehearsal in Kennett Stadium 6:00 Stretch and Warm Up 6:20 Rehearse A and and J-K-L 7:00 Show Prep (time to dress and prepare for the Friends and Family Performance) 8:00 Report to the field for photo opportunities in uniform with props
8:40 FINAL PERFORMANCE in Kennett Stadium 9:00 Dismiss Saturday, November 4th Cavalcade of Bands Finals at Hatboro-Horsham High School 899 Horsham Rd, Horsham, PA 19044 12:00 Rehearsal in the stadium 2:00 EPL 3:30 Buses Depart for Hatboro Horsham 5:00 Arrive at Hatboro (restrooms, unload equipment, unload props, prestage props, etc) 5:30 Warmup 6:45 Depart for Gate 7:00 Arrive at Gate (parent volunteers need to meet us at the gate at 7:00) 7:15 Final Performance of "Notes from the Underground" 8:00 Return to the stadium 8:45 Rowan University Performance 9:00 Awards 9:30(ish) Depart 11:00 Arrive at KHS 11:30 Dismiss (we need to collect uniforms, properly store electronics and marching percussion, and clean for one last time) Congratulations on winning HIGH MUSIC ALL DIVISIONS at Conestoga this weekend! Monday, October 23rd
Rehearsal 3:00-5:00 - This is a change from the schedule posted in the handbook. The change is due to the Field Hockey playoff game. If you can make it, great. If you can't, I understand. We only have 4 rehearsals remaining, so please do your best to attend the rehearsal. (Go Phillies) Wednesday, October 25th Rehearsal 6:00-8:30 in the Stadium Friday, October 27th AWAY Game at Great Valley 255 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA 19355 Report at 3pm / Buses Depart at 5pm / Return to KHS around 11pm We will not be performing the show at Great Valley Saturday, October 28th Competition at Phoenixville 2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Report at Noon / Buses Depart at 3:30 / Performance at 7pm / Return to KHS around 10:30 Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students See Discord for more details Monday: 6:00-8:30
Wednesday: 6:00-8:30 with props, color guard costumes and hoods!!! Friday: Away Game at Sun Valley 3:00 Rehearsal on the Field 3:40 Unstructured Time - Eating snacks - Polishing Bells - Hanging out making good decisions... - Show makeup for color guard - Pack / Load 5:30 Depart KHS (we have a lot of unstructured time, if you need to go and come back that's fine. Just make sure you communicate with Captains and Section Leaders about unstructured time. 6:20 Arrive at Sun Valley High School - Unload quickly so we can watch Sun Valley perform pre-game. - ALL Equipment will be moved to the track (props followed by front ensemble) 7:05 Football 8:00(ish) Half Time Performance - Sun Valley will be recognized their band seniors before we go on. 9:30 Load the trucks and buses 10:30/10:45 Return to Kennett Saturday: Competition at Conestoga High School 1:00 Rehearsal in stadium (Titans are away, hopefully it doesn't rain) 3:00 EPL 4:15 Depart Kennett 5:00 Arrive at Conestoga 5:40 Warmup 6:30 Leave for gate 6:45 Arrive at gate (MEET PARENTS HELPERS) 7:00 Perform 9:00 Awards 10:00 Depart Conestoga (have to wait for staff to finish talking to judges) 10:30/10:45 Estimated return to KHS We have Senior Recognition, prop construction, and our first competition this week. It's definitely starting to feel like Bandtober...
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Friday, October 13th SENIOR NIGHT vs. West Chester East Weather Report: Partly Cloudy High 65/Low 52
Spectator Information Tickets: Tickets are $12 for General Admission and $8 for Students & Senior Citizens
Restrooms: Restrooms are available near the concession stand. (Everyone else) 1:00 Rehearsal on DO Field (Titans are home, we do not have access to the stadium) 2:00 EPL 3:45 Depart for Unionville 4:00 Arrive at Unionville
6:10 Move to Gate 6:30 Arrive at Gate, parent volunteers need to be ready when the band arrives 6:45 Perform “Notes from the Underground” 7:00 Pack the trailer and box truck
9:30 Depart Unionville 9:45 Return to Kennett 10:00 Unload and Clean 10:30 Dismiss (yep, that’s a 9 ½ hour day) I just realized I completely forgot to post a schedule for Homecoming on the website. Sorry to those of you who haven't signed up for Discord. If you are interested in signing up, please click this invite link
Last week was fun and super productive! I'm looking forward to keeping that momentum going. We are at around 40% complete with only 5 weeks remaining. Lots to do, little time... Monday, October 2nd Rehearsal from 6:00-8:30 Wednesday, October 4th Rehearsal from 6:00-8:30 (do not need to wear uniforms, members can bring in the uniforms and hang them in the hallway) Friday, October 6th AWAY at Unionville's Homecoming We will be performing pregame (approximately 6:30pm) Donated snacks will be provided to the band, feel free to send the snacks in Wednesday evening. Water is something we always need. Buses will Depart KHS around 4:45 Game will end around 9:15/9:30 Saturday, October 7th PROP CONSTRUCTION!!! We are building the ramps on Saturday. If you would like to help please reach out to me or Nathan Bragaw on Discord or via email. A detailed schedule will be made available later in the week. Monday, September 18th: Rehearsal at Kennett High School
6:00-8:30 Wednesday, September 20th: Rehearsal at Kennett High School 6:00-8:30 - We will again be in full uniform. Members will be permitted to leave their uniforms at KHS after rehearsal considering we have a home football game in uniform on Friday. Friday, September 22nd: Home Football Game vs. Downingtown East Weather Report: Partly Cloudy (high 72, low 57) Arrive at 3:00pm / Leave at 10:00pm Ticket Information: ALL SPECTATORS must purchase tickets online unless you are a Friends of Music Volunteer. kennett.hometownticketing.com/embed/all Report Time: 3:00 - we will reporting directly to the field for a visual runthrough (or two) while football is eating. KMS students will not be able to join us for the run considering they will be traveling from KMS to KHS, 8th grade parents please do not rush to get here. 4:00-5:30 Unstructured Time - Pizza will be served from 4:00-4:30 in the cafeteria (if you paid for food) - The cafeteria is a great place to do homework... - BRASS NEED TO POLISH BELLS. - Everyone else can either hang or leave and come back, up to you. I hear there is a possibility for some ultimate frisbee on the DO field. Please only go play frisbee if you are prepared for the football game. Also, it is imperative the you are careful and safe, I'd hate to lose anyone for the season due to an unstructured time injury... 5:30-5:45 Half-Uniform to stadium to preset for football game 5:45 Sectionals 6:15 Ensemble Standstill 6:30 stage for "Notes from the Underground" Part 1 > Rehearsal J - Perform PREGAME 7:05 Kickoff 9:30 Approximate End of Game Saturday, September 23rd First Competition at Rustin High School This is our first USBANDS competition in a very long time. Competitions are VERY long days. Weather: Chance of a passing shower (high 66, low 62) Arrive at 12:00 / Leave at around 11:00 pm (it's a solid 11 hour day...) 12:00 Report to Stadium 2:30 EPL - WE WILL BE TRAVELING IN HALF-UNIFORM (shoes, black socks, pants, sparkle shirt). The jacket (with all its pieces needs to travel in the garment bag) 4:00 Depart for Rustin High School 4:30 Arrive at Rustin High School - Quick Restroom - Unload - move to warm-up area 5:40 move to gate 6:00 Arrive at Gate (parent volunteers will meet us at the gate) 6:15 Perform "Notes from the Underground" 6:45 Change and Pack Trailer 7:15 Return to Stadium (bring money for food, be respectful if there is a performance in progress) 8:30 Performance by West Chester University 9:00 Awards 9:45 Depart Rustin High School 10:15 Arrive at Kennett High School - we must unload before anyone goes home. Uniforms must go home and please leave them unzipped so they can air out. This is the first very busy week of the season. Drink lots of water, get lots of sleep, and please try to stay healthy! Mr. Whisler Hopefully this week a bit less eventful than last week. We shall see...
Monday (9/11) Rehearsal on DO Field We were moved to DO because Field Hockey lost a game last week and needs to make it up Monday night. Wednesday (9/13) Rehearsal in FULL UNIFORM Hornline, Drumline, Front Ensemble full uniform (no hats) Color Guard in show black (black pants, black t-shirt, black shoes) your uniforms should arrive next week or early the following week. Thursday (9/14) We will be performing our show pre-game at Rustin High School Weather: (as of right now) Clear with a high of 74 and a low of 54 (bring a sweatshirt or jacket for when we are in half uniform) - EPL 3:00 - 4:15 (eat-pack-load) you will have time to take care of business. KMS students need to arrive before we leave at 4:15. - Depart from KHS at 4:15 - 5:00 Arrive at Rustin HS - Unload in half uniform - Travel in half uniform to warm up - 5:30 warm up - 6:20 Prestage for "Notes from the Underground" - 6:30(ish) First run in full uniform - 6:50 Front Ensemble returns to trailer, everyone else heads to the stands. - Rustin will perform halftime - 9:45 depart Rustin - 10:30 Arrive at KHS - FRONT ENSEMBLE and DRUMLINE must report to the stadium to unload the trailer. Questions? Discord or email works great. Still haven't joined Discord... https://discord.gg/uuvzK2cr Mr. Whisler Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday: 6:00-8:30 (arrive at 5:50) THURSDAY Football Home vs. WC Henderson I recommend that students remain at KHS. I believe this change is due to the mushroom festival. 3:20 Report to KHS Stadium 3:30 Runthrough Part 1 and Part 2 4:00 Friday Football Food from Friends of Music (if you paid, you get food otherwise you either need to bring food or money for Landhope) 5:15 Head to the stadium 5:30 Sectional Warm Up 6:15 Standstill Ensemble Run of Part 1 and Part 2 6:30(ish) Pre-Game Performance of "Notes from the Underground" (incomplete) 7:05 Football 9:30 Estimated End of Football Game Rehearsal Schedule
Monday: 6:00-8:30 (you must be in places by 6:00 so please arrive around 5:50) Wednesday: 6:00-8:30 (same idea) Friday, September 1st. Away Game vs. Oxford Students are encouraged to stay through. Snacks will be provided by Friends of Music. - we will be wearing the Pep Band hats and t-shirts. This is not optional, please make sure they are washed by the game on Friday. Weather: The low Friday night will be 55! I recommend bringing a Kennett sweatshirt or your band jacket. If you don't have a Kennett sweatshirt or band jacket, please go with blue or white. At the very least, make sure whatever you bring will keep you comfortable regardless of the color. 3:00 EPL 4:45 Depart KHS 5:20(ish) Arrive at Oxford We will NOT be performing our show at Oxford 9:30(ish) Depart Oxford 10:00(ish) Arrive at Kennett High School |
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