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 Greetings Friends, Parents, and Family Members,
The KCSD Athletic Department is going cashless for entry this year. You have two options for admission: Option A: Purchase a ticket in advance https://kennett.hometownticketing.com/embed/all Option B: Scan the QR code and essentially use the same website list above later. I recommend purchasing the tickets in advance. Tickets are $5 per spectator. When the props are completed and we need assistance, Roadies will get a KCSD lanyard and enter free of charge. The game tonight vs. Upper Dublin will require all students, friends, parents, and family members to pay the $5 General Admission. The gate fee goes directly to the KCSD Athletic Department. Friends of Music volunteers will need to inquire with Mr. Harvey about admission for Chick-Fil-A and Spirit Wear sales. Andrew Whisler KHS Bands The Camp Schedule needs to change due to an adjustment to the Open House schedule by KHS Administration. This change was made last week and was not communicated to me until recently. With this being said, thank you for your patience.
Wednesday, August 23 Camp at KMS 1:00-4:30 Open House at KENNETT HIGH SCHOOL 5:30-6:15 Thursday, August 24 Camp at KMS 1:00-8:00pm with dinner break from 4:30-5:15 Friday, August 25 First Football Game vs. Upper Dublin at KENNETT HIGH SCHOOL - Report Time: 3:30 - Pick-up Time: 9:30 Please bring money for concessions during the 3rd Quarter. ![]() First, great job last week. We are making a lot of progress in the hot and humid conditions. Want some new gear? Overview 8/20 Faculty Performance at 8am (no color guard), Color Guard reports at 1:00 to KMS, everyone else reports at 4:00. 8/21 Hornline / Drumline / Front Ensemble arrives at 1:00, 4:00 Color Guard Reports 8/22 ALL Members report at 1:00 8/23 ALL Members report at 1:00, EPL at 3:30, move to KHS and unload, 5:30 OPEN HOUSE performance, 6:10 Enjoy Open House (or go home lol) 8/24 3:30 Report to KHS for HOME Football ---- Detailed schedule ---- Monday, August 20th 8:00 Faculty Performance (FULL UNIFORM. No shoes? Wear black shoes or black socks.) - Hornline, Drumline, and Front Ensemble report to the Kennett HIGH SCHOOL - We will spend about a half-hour on Pep Band music - Performance is at around 8:45/9:00 - Pick-up is around 10:30 [Spirit Week: ROOKIE APPRECIATION DAY] 1:00 Color Guard Sectional at KMS - 3:30 Snack Break (bring food) 4:00 Hornline / Drumline / Front Ensemble Reports to KMS - 5:30 Snack Break (bring food, this is your short dinner break) 6:00 Continue the Part 3 Drill Learning Process 7:00 Ensemble Tuesday, August 21st [ Spirit Week: TWIN DAY ] 1:00 Hornline / Drumline / Front Ensemble Report for Sectional Time - 3:30 Snack Break (bring food) 4:00 Color Guard Reports to KMS - 5:30 Snack Break 6:00 Continue Learning Part 3 Drill Learning Process 7:00 Ensemble Wednesday, August 22nd [ Spirit Week: HAWAIIAN DAY ] 1:00 All Members report for sectionals - 3:30 Snack Break 4:00 Finish Drill Learning Process - 5:30 Snack 6:00 Ensemble Part 3 and review Part 1 and Part 2 7:45 Run FULL SHOW! (parents are welcome to attend any of the run throughs during the season, this will be the first run at the end of our Wednesday rehearsal) Thursday, August 23rd [ Spirit Week: Color Wars ] 1:00 Show Day Warm-Up 1:20 Ensemble Part 1 and 2 (we will only be performing Part 1 and Part 2 on Friday) 3:00 EPL 4:30 Leave KMS and head to KHS 5:00 Unload at KMS 5:30 Open House Performance on the front steps (All Members) 6:10 Enjoy Open House Friday, August 24th First Football Game, HOME vs. Upper Dublin 3:30 Report to KHS 4:00 Warmup and Run Part 1 and Part 2 in the stadium 4:30 Eat and Prepare for the football game 5:15 Report to Stadium 5:30 Sectional Show Day Warmup 6:20 Preset for Show 6:30(ish) First Public Performance (Pre-Game) 7:05 Kickoff - Students are not permitted to eat in the stands, you will have halftime and all of the 3rd quarter to purchase concessions, please bring cash - ALL MEMBERS are expected to stay for the football game, please contact me if you have an questions or concerns. 9:45 Approximate Pickup Time See you tomorrow!! Mr. Whisler |
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