SHSU MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 28
The band has worked hard and put together a fabulous show. They will conclude this year’s marching competition season at the Sam Houston State School of Music Marching Band Festival in Bowers Stadium on the Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, Texas.
Schedule/Location:
9:00 Report to Band Hall
9:30 Depart CSHS
12:30 Warm-up
1:15 Perform
1:30 Return to buses/load truck/change clothes
2:15 Return to stands to watch bands
4:15 Sam Houston State Band Performance
4:30 Prelim Results
5:00 Dinner @ Truck
7:00 Finals
10:00 Finals ends
10:30 Depart Huntsville
1:00 Arrive CSHS
1:30 All students picked up
Bowers Stadium
620 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX (map)
We will be wearing our Full Uniform for the contest. Please use the Contest Day Checklist.
Contest Day Checklist – This is what you need for the contest.
Notes:
Students need to use the restrooms before we depart for the contest as there may not be an opportunity to use the restroom until after our performance.
Dinner will be provided following the prelims portion of the contest. Students should pack a sack lunch or plan on eating concession food until then. They should also eat a good breakfast before arriving.
As of today (Tuesday, October 24), the predicted high for Saturday is 59 with a low in the mid-30’s. Students should plan accordingly. Black thermal gear may be worn under the uniform. Sweatpants and anything bulky may not. In the stands, students may wear whatever they want to stay warm, however they may not share blankets in the stands or on the buses.
Parents and Friends:
Please come and support the band and encourage any other friends/family to come to the contest as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform at a contest with a large cheering section made up of family and friends. Family and friends can show their support by cheering louder than any other band’s supporters. We should hear an especially loud cheer both when they announce our band at the beginning of our performance and at the conclusion of our performance. Applause is also needed after solos, section features, and big musical or visual moments. This is not like concert season. A lot of applause is highly encouraged.
For information about ticket pricing and other details, please visit the contest website below: