Region Band Results

Please join us in congratulating the following students on their success this audition season.  Every section of the band is represented with the exception of two.  It is also the highest number of students to make the District and Region bands in the history of Clear Springs High School.

We are extremely proud of these students and very happy to see them recognized for their dedication and hard work on such a competitively difficult endeavor.  TMEA Region 17 has earned a reputation across the state as having some of the most talented musicians in Texas.  These 26 students represent the top 15-20% of those who auditioned in their respective sections in the region.  Kunqian Li now advances to the Area audition in January for the chance to join the top 1% of musicians in the Texas All-State Band.

Those students who earned Area and Region honors will perform a concert on Saturday, January 17, at Manvel High School (more details on the band calendar).  Students with District or 9th Grade Region honors do not perform a concert.  District patches may be picked up in the band office from Mr. Brown.  Region patches will be handed out at the January concert and Area patches will be handed out at the audition in January.

Area/Region/District honors:
  • Kunqian Li – Bass Clarinet
 Region/District honors:
  • Mackenzie Gaona – Flute
  • Caitlin Alexander – Oboe
  • Felix Fang – Bb Clarinet
  • Deanna Ingram – Bb Clarinet
  • Megan Chu – Bb Clarinet
  • Amber King – Bb Clarinet
  • Zachary Graves – Bb Clarinet
  • Benjamin Hazel – Bb Clarinet
  • Brittany Roller – Bb Clarinet
  • Joshua Kantara – Bass Clarinet
  • Faith Lamb – Tenor Saxophone
  • Gilberto Torres, Jr. – Trumpet
  • Steven Carlisle – F Horn
  • Cameron Navy – Bass Trombone
  • Aaron Lassmann – Euphonium
  • Ashton Franssen – Tuba
District honors:
  • La Shawna Townsel – Flute
  • Allyson Clark – Eb Clarinet
  • Stella Wood – Bb Clarinet
  • Pierce Valdes – Bass Clarinet
  • Daniel Del Nero – Tenor Trombone
  • Julian Knight – Tuba
9th Grade Region honors:
  • Megan Chu – Bb Clarinet
  • Zachary Graves – Bb Clarinet
  • Stella Wood – Bb Clarinet
  • Nathan Cao – Bb Clarinet
  • Nathan Burris – Trumpet
  • Driian Hawley – Tuba

We appreciate the work of all students who auditioned.  If your child did not audition, they will have the opportunity to do so again next fall.

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Winter Concert & Taste of the Town

Our Winter Concert and Taste of the Town are coming up and everyone is cordially invited to attend the concert which is free and Taste of the Town prior to the concert which is well worth the price of admission.  Click here to read more about Taste of the Town.

Thursday, December 4th
6:00 PM Taste of the Town
8:00 PM Winter Concert (Auditorium doors open at 7:50 PM)
Clear Springs High School – Cafeteria and Auditorium

This concert is looking to be a great concert for the whole family. Selections will include numerous holiday favorites that will be sure to get you in the holiday mood.  Please come out and support the students as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform to a packed house with loud applause.

Important notes for students and parents:
  1. Uniforms will be worn
    • Boys – Tuxedo Jacket, tuxedo pants, tuxedo shirt, black satin bow tie, black satin cummerbund, long black socks, black dress shoes or black marching shoes.
    • Girls – black band dress, black close toed shoes with an inch or less heel.
  2. Students are not permitted to wear any part of their uniform to Taste of the town.
  3. Students should eat before 7:00 PM.
  4. Call time for Symphonic and Concert Bands is 7:15 PM – Concert band on Stage and Symphonic in the band hall.
  5. Call time for Wind Ensemble is 8:00 PM in the band hall.
  6. Concert Band and Symphonic Band members are to stay and watch the remainder of the concert once they have finished performing.
  7. Concert Band and Symphonic band members are to stay in uniform (yes, that includes bow-ties) until they leave the school.

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League City Holiday Parade

Schedule:

Saturday, December 6th
4:00 PM – Meet at Band Hall
4:45 PM – Depart for parade assembly area
6:00 PM – Parade begins
7:30 PM – Pick up students at CSHS

What you need:
  • Woodwinds – blue jeans & a green shirt (minimal logos)
  • Brass – blue jeans & a red shirt  (minimal logos)
  • Percussion – blue jeans & a white shirt (minimal logos)
  • lyre and flip folder with Christmas Carols on Parade (This will be passed out during class, no other music is needed)
  • Students must be able to see the music while playing, with their instrument in the correct playing position (i.e. the lyre correctly attaches to the instrument and leaves the hands free to play).  This will be checked before we leave.
  • Students claiming that they do not need the music because they have the music memorized will be required to pass-off the music from memory for Mr. Brown or Mr. Williams.
  • Students should decorate themselves and/or their instruments with battery powered lights, garland, bows, ribbon, etc.  Decorations must NOT get in the way of correctly playing the instrument and must be safe.  It would also be a good idea to arrange lights in a way that will illuminate their music to make it easier to read since the parade takes place after dark.
  • This is a holiday parade.  Our colors will be red, white, and green – no blue or black.  Red or green Santa or elf hats are encouraged (pretty much all of the students wear one).  College Santa caps may be worn if the school’s colors are red and white like the University of Houston 🙂 or green and white like North Texas.  Reindeer antlers are also acceptable especially if they light up!

Please check the weather and wear any needed warm clothing underneath the above shirts.  The above colored shirts may be substituted with the same colored sweatshirt or hoodie.

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Free Money from Amazon and Kroger

FREE MONEY – FREE MONEY – FREE MONEY – FREE MONEY

See below for easy ways to give back to the band just by shopping.  The merchants give the money to the band so no money comes out of your pocket.

These programs continue throughout the year.

Amazon AssociatesThe first is Amazon.com Associates Program, basically if you are going to buy anything on Amazon.com you can raise money for the band by accessing Amazon.com by clicking on the Amazon.com box on the right side of this website instead of going directly to amazon.com.  When you do this Amazon.com will donate a percentage of your purchase amount to the band.

KrogerThe next one is Kroger Community Rewards Program.  If you enroll your Kroger plus card in the program and use it when you checkout at Kroger.  Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchase amount to the band.

In the most recent donation from Kroger, 45 families were able to raise $750 for the band just by shopping at Kroger and having their Kroger plus card connected to the band.  If we can double this participation, we can bring in nearly $6000.00 a year!!!

For more information please visit our fundraising page by clicking here or clicking the fundraising link in the left menu.

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Playoff Game #2 vs North Shore

PLAYOFF GAMES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE MEAL PLAN PURCHASED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.  STUDENTS NEED TO BRING $10 CASH TO PAY FOR THEIR MEAL AND 3RD QUARTER SNACK.  STUDENTS WHO DO NOT BRING CASH WILL HAVE THIS EXPENSE ADDED TO THEIR CHARMS ACCOUNT.

Schedule/Location:

Friday, November 21st
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:00 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive at Galena Park ISD Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Galena Park ISD Stadium
11:00 Arrive at CSHS
Galena Park ISD Stadium

Notes:
  • If it is cold, students may wear either a Clear Springs letter jacket or an all black or royal blue jacket (no big logos or other colors) over their uniform.  Small brand labels such as North Face are fine.
  • Students may also wear Under Armour type compression clothing for cold weather under their uniform and black sweat-wicking band tshirt. (can be another brand)
  • Must be compression fit as anything lose will not fit correctly under the uniform.  They will still need to wear shorts over the compression clothing.
  • CANNOT be a turtle neck as it would be visible.
  • Knit caps and ear muffs may be worn provided they are black or royal blue.  Small logos such as North Face or the brand of the item are fine.  Camouflage, Longhorn, and A&M logos are not allowed even if the hat is black.
  • Reminder that jeans are NOT permitted under the uniform.  Students will be required to go to the restroom to take them off.
  • We will be wearing full uniforms with black gloves.  Thicker gloves may be worn by brass players provided they can still play their instruments correctly.  Hand warmers are allowed.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  Blankets are only allowed in the stands for students to sit on.  They may not be used to cover up.
Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument and uniform are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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Taste of the Town

Coming up in December are our Taste of the Town and Winter Concert.

Thursday, December 4th
Taste of the Town: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Winter Concert: 8:00pm
Clear Springs High School – Cafeteria

So what exactly is Taste of the Town you ask?  Well to start, it is considered the best fundraiser ever by many, if not all, of the people who attend, and it is our 2nd highest grossing fundraiser after the Rock-A-Thon.   At the event there will be approximately 20 different local restaurants that bring samples of their food.  With the purchase of a ticket, you will be able to get samples from each of these restaurants which will easily make up a full meal (you will not need to eat a separate dinner this evening.) Check out the following list of the restaurants which have committed to attending.

  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Brewingz
  • Slices and Ices
  • Chili’s
  • San Lorenzo Mexican Restaurant
  • Panera Bread
  • Berrylicious
  • Carl’s Jr.
  • Kroger
  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Cakes by Jula
  • Red River Barbeque & Grill
  • Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
  • Genghis Grill
  • Pei Wei Asian Diner
  • Olive Garden

So where can you get the tickets that will allow you to eat food from all of the above restaurants all in the same meal, and how much are they?  The tickets are being sold by the band students and are $15.  Five tickets were distributed to the students to sell on Friday, November 7th and any students who need additional tickets can get them from the directors.  All money and any unsold tickets need to be returned by Wednesday, November 19th.

As with many of the other fundraisers that we do, we can raise the most funds if tickets are sold to not only your own family but also to friends, neighbors and co-workers. So lets all do our best to make this evening a success.   Students don’t forget to purchase a ticket for yourself (or have your parents purchase it for you) in order to partake in all that the restaurants have to offer.  Students will need to eat before 7:00 PM.

UNSOLD TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED! E-mail cshsbandtasteofthetown@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Instead of having a Silent Auction during Taste of the Town as we have done in the past we will be having a fun raffle! Raffle tickets will sell for $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.00.  You will have a chance to win any one of the raffle baskets listed below.

We would truly appreciate a donation item(s) or a monetary donation to purchase some of these items for the baskets.  If you would like to donate or have a donation, please contact Alma Block at tblock2814@comcast.net or at 832-444-1375.

Curtain #1:  Movie Nights
Items in hand:  48” Flat-screen TV, Pizzas, Popcorn and Candy concessions
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Current Movies on BluRay
Christmas or Holiday Movies on BluRay (Elf, A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc.)
BluRay Player

Curtain #2:  Grillin’ Time
Items in hand:  Charbroil Grill, Perry Steaks
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Cookbooks for grilling, Apron(s), Grilling Tools, Large Drink Container, Seasonings

Curtain #3:  FAN-atic Frenzy
Items in hand:  Rockets Tickets, Astros Tickets, Texans Jersey
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Dynamo tickets (next season of course), Texans tickets (remaining games this season or for next season), UH, Rice, UT, or A&M tickets, jerseys, tailgating items, sports flags, sports chairs, fan tent for tailgate party

Curtain #4:  Flyin’ High
Items in hand:  Helicopter Tour of Downtown San Antonio for (3)
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Hotel stay in San Antonio, Spurs tickets, River Walk Restaurant Gift Cards, etc.

Curtain #5:  Camp Fire Fun
Items in hand:  Camping items
BASKET COMPLETE – NO DONATIONS NEEDED

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Playoff Game #1 vs Alief Elsik – NEW INFORMATION REGARDING MEALS AND COLD WEATHER

Please make sure that you read the “Notes” section below as it has been updated to include information about the expected cold weather.

PLAYOFF GAMES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE MEAL PLAN PURCHASED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.  STUDENTS NEED TO BRING $10 CASH TO PAY FOR THEIR MEAL AND 3RD QUARTER SNACK.  STUDENTS WHO DO NOT BRING CASH WILL HAVE THIS EXPENSE ADDED TO THEIR CHARMS ACCOUNT.

Schedule/Location:

Friday, November 14th
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:00 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive at Kenneth Hall Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Kenneth Hall Stadium
10:30 Arrive at CSHS
Kenneth Hall Stadium – Fort Bend ISD

Notes:
  • If it is cold, students may wear either a Clear Springs letter jacket or an all black or royal blue jacket (no big logos or other colors) over their uniform.  Small brand labels such as North Face are fine.
  • Students may also wear Under Armour type compression clothing for cold weather under their uniform and black sweat-wicking band tshirt. (can be another brand)
  • Must be compression fit as anything lose will not fit correctly under the uniform.  They will still need to wear shorts over the compression clothing.
  • CANNOT be a turtle neck as it would be visible.
  • Knit caps and ear muffs may be worn provided they are black or royal blue.  Small logos such as North Face or the brand of the item are fine.  Camouflage, Longhorn, and A&M logos are not allowed even if the hat is black.
  • Reminder that jeans are NOT permitted under the uniform.  Students will be required to go to the restroom to take them off.
  • We will be wearing full uniforms with black gloves.  Thicker gloves may be worn by brass players provided they can still play their instruments correctly.  Hand warmers are allowed.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  Blankets are only allowed in the stands for students to sit on.  They may not be used to cover up.
Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument and uniform are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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Public Relations Performance

What Time:

Wednesday, November 5th
5:00 AM
Clear Springs high School Auditorium

What to Wear:
  • Black band sweat-wicking shirt
  • Blue jeans
  • You will be on TV so please make sure that you are groomed accordingly.

Tune in to KPRC (or set your DVR) to see our band and many other school organizations on TV.

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Game #10 vs Dickinson

Schedule/Location:

Friday, November 7th
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:15 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive at Sam Vitanza Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Sam Vitanza Stadium
10:30 Arrive at CSHS
Dickinson ISD – Sam Vitanza Stadium

Notes:
  • We will be wearing full uniforms with black gloves.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  It may not be used to cover up.
  • The booster club will have mosquito spray on hand.  Students may bring their own if so desired.
Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument and uniform are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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Great Job At Area!

The students have been working hard now for 13 weeks and that hard work paid off with a great performance at UIL Area Marching Contest.  All of the band staff is very proud of the students for what was the best performance of the year.  Congratulations!  There is of course always room to grow and we look forward over the remainder of the year to continue working with the students to help them get better and better.

With only a couple of football games remaining, we will begin making the transition to concert season.  As such, students need to begin bringing their concert instruments to school on Monday, November 3rd.  See Mr. Brown before Monday if you need to check out a concert instrument.

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Region Band Audition Entries

Region auditions are just around the corner.  Please see the Region Band Entry Form on CHARMS for details.

It is an expectation that students in Wind Ensemble audition for Freshman Region (9th grade only) and High School Region (all grades).  Region Orchestra is optional.  Students who do not audition run the risk of losing their position in Wind Ensemble to someone from another band who does audition.  All Wind Ensemble students regardless of audition status will be tested on the music during the 2nd 9 Weeks.  This will determine second semester placement and chair order.  While the Region audition results do not determine the placement or chair order, the results are taken into consideration with the tests taken during the 2nd 9 Weeks.

Students in Concert Band should not audition unless they are taking private lessons and a director has approved them to audition.

Symphonic Band students should only audition if they are taking private lessons and want to be considered for placement in Wind Ensemble for the spring semester.

The Region Band Entry Form is due this Friday, October 31!  Please include your entry fee payment at that time.  If forms are turned in without payment, the charge will be added to the student’s Charms account and to the campus fine and fee list.  Signed forms (with both parent and student signatures) are required before students can be entered in the audition.  Forms turned in after October 31 will have a late fee of $15 per audition added (as required by TMEA Region 17).

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Game #9 vs Clear Falls

Schedule/Location:

Friday, October 31st
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:15 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive at CCISD Veteran’s Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart CCISD Veteran’s Stadium
10:30 Arrive at CSHS
Clear Creek ISD Stadium

Notes:
  • We will be wearing full uniforms with black gloves.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  It may not be used to cover up.
  • The booster club will have mosquito spray on hand.  Students may bring their own if so desired.
Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument and uniform are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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Chili’s Give Back Event

A great way to help help raise some additional funds for the band is to have lunch or dinner at Chili’s.  Yes, you read that right, simply have lunch or dinner at Chili’s and present the following flier when you pay for your meal and Chili’s will donate 15% of your purchase amount to the band.

Chili’s Give Back Event Flier

Tuesday, October 28th
11am-11pm
2845 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573-6781
(this is the one by 646)

This is a very easy way to raise some funds.  Let’s try and make this as successful as possible by not only participating but also by printing out extra fliers and giving them to friends, relatives, and/or co-workers.

Please remember to present the flier when paying for your meal!!

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UIL Area marching Contest

Congratulations Charger Band on earning straight ones at UIL Region and advancing to UIL Area!!  At this contest there will be 5 judges (3 music and 2 visual) that will rank all of the bands.  The top 10 bands in prelims will advance to finals in the evening and the top 7 bands at finals will advance to the UIL State Marching Contest on November 4 in San Antonio.

Location/Schedule:

Saturday, October 25th
5:00 AM Band Hall Opens
5:30 AM Inspection Block in Band Hall
6:00 AM Depart CSHS
6:45 AM Arrive GPISD Stadium
7:30 AM Warm-up (Gym 1)
8:15 AM Performance
8:30 AM Return to buses/load truck/eat breakfast
9:00 AM Depart GPISD Stadium
9:45 AM Arrive CSHS (Leave truck loaded, hang uniform on locker)
5:00 PM Meet in Band Hall in full uniform to await announcement of finalists
*If we do not make finals, unload truck and put away uniforms.
**If we make finals, load buses immediately and return to stadium. Performances begin at 7:30 and end at 10:15. Return will be at approximately 12:00 AM.
Galena Park ISD Stadium

Please come and support the band and encourage any other friends/family to come 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.

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Game #8 vs Clear Creek

Schedule/Location:

Thursday, October 23rd
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:00 Depart CSHS
5:45 Arrive at CCISD Veteran’s Stadium
6:00 Kickoff
9:00 Depart CCISD Veteran’s Stadium
9:30 Arrive at CSHS
Clear Creek ISD Stadium

Notes:
  • We will be wearing full uniforms with black gloves.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  It may not be used to cover up.
  • The booster club will have mosquito spray on hand.  Students may bring their own if so desired.
Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument and uniform are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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UIL Region Marching Contest

The competitive marching season is quickly coming to a close, beginning with the UIL Region Marching Contest on Saturday, October 18th.  The contest is similar to concert UIL in that there will be 3 Judges that give a rating of between 1 and 5 (1 being superior), what is different however is that bands that earn an overall rating (2 out of 3 judges) of 1 will then advance to the UIL Area Marching Contest on Saturday, October 25.

Location/Schedule:

Saturday, October 18th
9:15 AM Rehearsal
10:45 AM Load/Lunch/Dress
11:40 AM Depart CSHS
12:40 PM Warm-up
1:45 PM Perform
2:05 PM Load
2:30 PM Depart Pearland
3:05 PM Arrive CSHS
The Rig – Pearland High School

*Times Updated: 10/16 

Please come and support the band and encourage any other friends/family to come 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.

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Game #7 vs Clear Brook

This game is our Homecoming and Band Intermediate Night

Schedule/Location:

Friday, October 17th
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:00 Depart CSHS
5:35 Arrive at CCISD Veteran’s Stadium
6:15 Homecoming Ceremony
7:00 Kickoff (Intermediate Band Night)
10:00 Depart CCISD Veteran’s Stadium
10:30 Arrive at CSHS

Clear Creek ISD Stadium

Notes:
  • We will be wearing full uniforms plus the pink gloves.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  It may not be used to cover up.
  • The booster club will have mosquito spray on hand.  Students may bring their own if so desired.
Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to several games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students will also need their pink gloves.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument and uniform are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.

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Homecoming Parade

The Clear Springs High School Homecoming Parade will take place Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM.  The parade will begin at Creekside Intermediate and proceed down Palomino to Clear Springs and will be followed by a community pep rally at the JV football stadium.

Wednesday, October 15th
6:30 PM
Palomino Lane

What to wear:
  • White T-shirt (can have minimal logos)
  • Athletic Shorts
  • Athletic Shoes

We will be serving a meal immediately after practice.

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USBands Contest

Schedule/Location:

Saturday, October 11th
6:30 AM Band Hall Opens/Pit Report/Unload Truck
7:00 AM Rehearsal
7:30 AM Load Truck/Dress in Uniform/Load Buses
8:00 AM Depart CSHS
9:15 AM Arrive Pridgeon Stadium
9:40 AM Warm-up Begins
10:30 AM Perform
11:00 AM Lunch
12:15 PM Afternoon block begins – everyone in stands
2:15 PM Awards Ceremony
2:45 PM Depart Pridgeon Stadium
4:00 PM Arrive CSHS – Unload Truck
4:40 PM Last student picked up
Pridgeon Stadium

Please come and support the band and encourage any other friends/family to come 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.

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Game #6 vs Friendswood

Schedule/Location:

Friday, October 10th
3:00 Rehearsal
4:00 Dinner/Load Truck
5:15 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive at Friendswood Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Friendswood Stadium
10:30 Arrive at CSHS
Friendswood High School Stadium

Reminders:
  • We will be wearing full uniform.  Please click here to read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) and make sure you have everything that you need.
  • Students are not permitted to bring blankets on the bus (students may bring a jacket or sweatshirt to wear if they get cold in the air conditioning).  It may not be used to cover up.
  • The booster club will have mosquito spray on hand.  Students may bring their own if so desired.
Departure Preparation:
  • All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
  • Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
  • Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
  • Change into full uniform AFTER eating dinner.  Gauntlets and gloves should be worn.  Shakos should be in the hat box with the hat box open for inspection.
  • We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  Don’t get lazy and think you have everything because you have already been to three games.
  • Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.  Please click here and read the Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.  Make sure you have a garment bag to transport your uniform in on the bus.
Game Procedures:
  • Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
  • Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
  • Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.
Game Behavior Expectations:
  • Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
  • While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well
Post-Game Procedures:
  • We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS.  Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
  • When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
  • Once your instrument is put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.

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