Meet the Chargers

This is a community pep rally where all members of the community are invited to come and show their support for the Clear Springs Charger Band, Silverados, Cheerleaders, and Fall Athletes.

Schedule:

Wednesday, August 24

3:00 – Rehearsal
5:30 – Rehearsal Ends – Dinner Break (pizza provided)
6:10 – Assemble in Band Hall
6:30 – Meet the Chargers in Main Gym
7:30 – end of event
7:35 – Band Hall closed/all students picked up
Clear Springs High School – Competition Gym

What to wear:

Rehearsal clothes are acceptable; however, students may change clothes and be less smelly if they so choose.

Note:

We will be providing PIZZA!  As you can see in the schedule above, rehearsal on this day ends at 5:30pm.  We will be providing pizza for the students.  They are also welcome to bring their own meal, but should not expect to have time to leave for dinner.

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Preview Night

Come out and support our kids at our annual Preview Night.

Saturday, August 20
6:00 PM Performance; 4:00 PM Report 
Clear Springs High School – Back Parking Lot
(performance will move to the gym in the event of rain)

Our kids have been working hard this summer & want to show off what they have learned.  The performance will take place on the band parking lot behind the school so you will want to bring folding chairs.  Following the performance we will have an optional meal and social gathering in the cafeteria.  This is a great opportunity for parents to meet and/or socialize with their other band parents, and for the kids to get a chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company before school starts.

This year we will be serving BBQ brisket sandwiches, chips, cookies, soft drinks, and water in the cafeteria immediately following the performance. We will have gluten free buns available for those that prefer it. There will also be a vegetarian option of veggie burgers Tickets are $5 per plate for both parents and students and will be sold at the door.  There is no presale.

Our boosters have invited EB Dazzled to join us with their beautiful selection of custom bling including “Charger Band” logo shirts. Come see them in person after dinner on Preview Night. If you ordered from EB Dazzled on Equipment Night, your order can be picked up on Preview Night. The Booster Club will also be taking orders for yard signs and car decals.

We will be wearing our Summer Uniform for Preview Night.
  • Blue band polo
  • Black band shorts
  • Black no show socks(NOT ankle socks)
  • Black band shoes
  • Plain black leather or faux-leather belt(NO bling)
  • Longer hair tied back with plain thin BLACK hair tie
  • No jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, wristwatches, anklets, etc…
  • No Hats

Items ordered at Equipment Night will be handed out prior to Saturday.  On Saturday, we will provide loaners to those students who ordered after Equipment Night.  Students will need to provide their own no-show black socks and plain black leather belt.

Football Program Pictures – We will be taking photos for the football program prior to the Preview Night performance.  Required dress will be the same as for Preview Night (see above).  This will start promptly at 4:00 PM.

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Rock-A-Thon Wrap Up and After Party

Congratulations to all the Charger Band members who participated in our annual Rock-A-Thon.  As of Saturday we had brought in $23,295 dollars.  With the envelopes and online donations that are still coming in, we will push the threshold of $25,000!  We also had over 70% of all the band members participate, which is the most ever!

Congratulations to our top 3 fundraisers:
  1. Emily Thibodeaux at $1,000, who took home an octopus hat, Whataburger for a year, the first class experience on our spring trip (pending her trip eligibility), AND will be designing drill for one of our season finally game half time shows.
  2. Gilberto Torres at $890, who took home a dragon hat, $50 Amazon gift card, a Whataburger coupon pack and will be DJ for a game.
  3. Samantha Study at $800 who took home a butterfly hat, $25 Amazon gift card and a Whataburger coupon pack
Congratulations to our top section:
  1. Our top fundraising section, the Color Guard, will enter our “After Party” free of charge!  They averaged $181.84 per student in their section!  Well done, Color Guard!

Honorable mention also goes to the Saxophone section. They had an average of $178.16 per student and almost 90% of their section participating!!!!!  It was neck and neck all the way to the end!

A BIG thank you goes out to Laura Santos, Roxanne Green, the student leaders, and the rest of the Rock-A-Thon committee for all of their hard work securing prizes, decorating the commons, and planning our most fun Rock-A-Thon ever!

After Party:

Friday, August 19
9:00AM-11:00AM
Bay Area Raceway
3825 Gulf Fwy, Dickinson, TX 77539

The After Party is only for those students who participated in the Rock-A-Thon.  Tickets are free for the Color Guard and Top 3 earners.  Tickets are $5 for students who made their $250 goal and $10 for everyone else who participated in Rock-a-thon. Tickets include unlimited go cart rides, free play on video games, and free play on pool table/air hockey, etc.  If you want to play the games that give out tokens, you will need to bring extra $ for that. We will have a few drinks and snacks there, however, if you want to bring your own drinks, food or snacks, that is OK as Bay Area Raceway allows us to bring food.

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Uniform Fittings

Students will be wearing their blue polo and black shorts for the first several football games after which we will wear our new marching uniforms.  Uniform fittings will begin Monday.  You must wear clothing  similar to what you will wear under your uniform which includes light weight properly sized athletic shorts (NOT thick over-sized basketball shorts) and a properly fitted t-shirt.  All uniforms will have a tailored look (not baggy). Students may change into rehearsal clothes after the fitting.

Seniors, Juniors
Monday, August 15
1:00 PM

Freshman, Sophomores
Wednesday, August 17
1:00 PM

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Rock-a-thon is almost here!

On Saturday, August 13, the Charger Band students will converge on the CSHS cafeteria at 8:30am with rocking chairs for our first big fundraiser of the year!  Prizes abound at this event and our top fundraising Charger Band Student will be taking home the grand prize of Whataburger for a year!!

The fundraising goal is for every Charger Band member to hit the $250 mark so we can fund all the wonderful programs we have for our band students.

The Rock-a-thon committee has a few donation needs. If you are able to donate any of these items, please send them to the director’s office in the band hall.

– Card stock (for sponsor thank you notes)
– Invitation envelopes (for sponsor thank you notes)
– Mailing stamps(for sponsor thank you notes)
– Smarties candy
– Raffle prizes for our students
– Pens

Lunch orders for Rock-a-thon will be taken at check in.  If your student has special dietary needs, please let the Rock-a-thon committee know as soon as possible so they can arrange for special lunch to be available for your student.  Also, concessions will be available at the event, so please send your student with some pocket change for snacks.

All parents are invited to join the fun from 3-3:25 for our wrap up events: Director 20 questions, special surprise and big reveal!  The Rock-a-thon committee is asking for donations of cookies for refreshments for wrap up time.

The “After Party” for all who participate in Rock-a-thon is scheduled for Friday, August 19, from 8am-11am at Bay Area Raceway in Dickinson.  Cost for entry to the After Party is $10 and covers unlimited free play on video games, non ticket games, unlimited laser tag and unlimited go kart riding!  All students who hit the $250 mark for Rock-a-thon donations and pledges will receive half price entry for $5.  Our winning section with the highest $ average per student in the section will receive free After Party entry!

Parents can sign up to chaperone for Rock-a-thon and/or the After Party on Charms.  All hands are welcome and it’s fun!

Thank you for supporting this fun event and helping the band fund our programs.

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Summer Band – First Day Checklist

The following list of items should be brought with you on your first day of Summer Band.  Please review it carefully to ensure that you do not forget anything important, and do not wait until the night before to look at it.  READ IT NOW!  For your convenience, you can print it out by clicking the print button at the end of this post.

  1. CCISD Physical Form
    • Cannot use any other form
    • Must be signed by Parent/Guardian AND student in THREE separate places
  2. Band Handbook Acknowledgement/Film/Media Release Form
    • Signed by Parent/Guardian and Student
  3. UIL Acknowledgement form
    • Signed by Parent/Guardian and Student
  4. UIL Health Tips for Marching Band Acknowledgement Form
    • Signed by Parent/Guardian and Student
  5. Parent Consent Form for school sponsored trip
    • Signed by Parent/Guardian
  6. Student Medication Form
    • Signed by Parent/Guardian
  7. Sheet music for Marching Show, Fundamental Book, and Stand Tunes
    • These need to be in a 3 ring binder with plastic sheet protectors.
  8. Flip Folder and Lyre for instrument.
    • These can be purchased at Music & Arts across from Baybrook Mall or at H&H Music across from Ellington Field
    • We are using the same stand tunes as last year.  These should be printed and placed in the flip folder in order.
    • Additional tunes will be added as they arrive.
  9. Instrument
    • With all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
    • Instruments will be set down on concrete, therefore it is recommended that you bring a small towel to place underneath your instrument. (Not required)
  10. Pencil(s)
  11. Water jug (1/2 gallon minimum; does not have to be the blue one purchased at Equipment Night) or Camelbak (or equivalent)
    • Updated 7/27: Water jugs ordered on equipment night will NOT be distributed the first day of Summer Band because the equipment items have not yet been delivered. Camelbaks are highly recommended for rehearsals. (not required)
    • Blue water jugs (the one from equipment night) are used for football games and should only have the student’s name and instrument on them.  Stickers and other decorations need to be removed.
  12. Athletic shoes
    • Vans, Toms, converse, vibram five fingers, or similar shoes are not acceptable footwear.
  13. Athletic t-shirt (white) and shorts (no jeans or long pants)
    • Tank tops are allowed.
    • Ladies undergarments must remain hidden.
  14. Sunscreen
    • Get the correct SPF for your skin type.
    • Apply sunscreen before going outside.
    • Reapply as needed during breaks.
  15. Hat/visor and sunglasses
    • Sun protection for your eyes
    • Silly hats need to remain at home
  16. Prepare for rehearsal at least 48 hours in advance
    • Drink Gatorade the night before every rehearsal
    • Eliminate soft drinks and energy drinks from your diet
  17. Eat a quality breakfast and drink lots of water before rehearsal
    • Do NOT eat a big bowl of sugary cereal or pop-tarts.  You will end up feeling terrible and/or “feed the birds”.
    • Breakfast should include protein and avoid simple sugars.
    • A 1/2 banana is always good for potassium
Instructions For Downloading Music and Forms
  1. Click here or the CHARMS link at the top of this page
  2. Enter your student area password (initially your CCISD student ID)
  3. Click “Files & Handouts”
  4. Click “2016 Marching Show”, “Fundamental Book” and “2016 Stand Tunes” then click the PDF for your instrument.  (It is recommended that you print a test page 1st to ensure that everything is working correctly in order to avoid wasting any ink.
  5. Download and READ the Band Handbook, and then continue to number 6.
  6. Click the folder “Required Forms” and download and print every form.  Make sure a parent and student signature is on every form. These are due on the first day.
Important Note About Physical Form:
  • ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL FORM WILL BE SENT HOME AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN UNTIL ONE IS TURNED IN WITH ALL SIGNATURES.

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Instrument Collection & Summer Rental

Instrument Collection:

CCISD will be conducting its annual inventory of all school owned instruments.  Clear Springs High School inventory is scheduled for the morning of May 31.  In order to facilitate this, all school owned instruments must be turned in by Friday, May 27th.  Failure to turn in an instrument will result in the full value of the instrument being added to the Clear Springs fine and fee list.

  • When checking in the instrument, students should include a note in the case indicating any repairs that are needed.
  • If you need your instrument over the weekend, please see Mr. Brown.
  • Instruments will be reissued at Equipment Night (see below for details).
Summer Instrument Rental:

All students who will be checking out a school owned instrument for the summer must pay a $25 CCISD Instrument Rental Fee (check made out to “CCISD-MEF”).  This fee is assessed by our school district to provide and maintain instruments for students and is due at our Equipment Night on Tuesday, May 31st at which time you may pickup the instrument.

Current freshman, sophomore, and junior students must see Mr. Brown before Equipment Night to reserve an instrument .

Incoming freshmen must click here to complete a Google form requesting an instrument.

Please note that we send many of our instruments out for summer repairs and we may not have an instrument available for everyone at the beginning of the summer.  Students that do not receive an instrument because of repairs will be contacted when the instrument returns from the shop and arrangements will be made to pick it up from school.  Also,  because we are still a relatively new school and because some sections will be the largest they have ever been, we may not have enough instruments for everyone.  In order to provide these students with instruments, we will be purchasing additional instruments, however, these new instruments may not be available until October.  In order to fill the gap between Equipment Night and October we will attempt to borrow instruments from other schools, though there is no guarantee that any will be available.

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Graduation Band/Orchestra

Our last performance of the 2015-2016 school year is the graduation ceremony.  The students who are participating have been notified.

Thursday, June 2nd
Challenger Columbia Stadium

GRADUATION DAY ITINERARY

4:30 – Report to Band Hall (rehearse)
5:45 – Load Truck
6:00 – Depart for Veteran’s Stadium
6:45 — Set up on field
7:00 — Musical Prelude begins
7:30 – Graduation Ceremony Begins
9:00 – Graduation Ceremony Ends
9:45 – Arrive Clear Springs High School

RAIN PLAN ITINERARY

The band/orchestra will not be performing at graduation should the ceremony be moved indoors due to inclement weather.

REQUIRED DRESS
Gentlemen
Slacks or khakis – No jeans
Collared button down or polo
Dressy or leather shoes – no athletic shoes, sandals, or flip flops
Ladies
Slacks or khakis
DO NOT WEAR A DRESS – IT WILL BE WINDY AND YOU’LL BE HATING LIFE!!!
Collared button-down blouse – strapless or sleeveless not allowed
Low-heel shoes – no sandals or flip flops

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2016 Marching Show Available

The 2016 Halftime/Competition Show entitled “Exploration” is now available to download from CHARMS.

Download Instructions:
  1. Click here to go to CHARMS
  2. Enter student ID to log in (or other password if you changed it from your ID)
  3. Click on the “Handouts & Files” icon
  4. Click on the folder labeled “2016 Marching Show”
  5. Click on the PDF file for your instrument.  Part assignments will be as follows….  Current high school students should print whatever part they were assigned for their UIL march.  Current 8th graders should print 2nd/3rd parts.  If there are no multiple parts for your instrument, then you print the part that is in the folder.  Final part assignments will be listed with the audition results at Equipment Night on May 31.
Please note:
  • Percussion parts are currently being written and will be available later this summer.

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Concert Uniform Collection

We will begin collecting Concert Uniforms on Monday, May 23rd.

  • Uniforms must be dry cleaned and then returned to school still in the plastic.
  • Write student’s name on the receipt and then attach the receipt to the plastic.

Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, May 27th or you will be added to the Clear Springs High School fine and fee list. 

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Spring Concert

Our final concert of the year is coming up and everyone is cordially invited to attend and support the students as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform to a packed house with loud applause.

Thursday, May 19th
7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:50 PM)
Clear Springs High School Auditorium

This concert is looking to be a great concert for the whole family. The Concert will begin with the Wind Ensemble performing their UIL Contest music, which we will be recording in order to submit an entry for the TMEA Honor Band Competition.  Following that performance will be the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and then Wind Ensemble again performing new music.  Selections throughout the evening will include the theme from the hit HBO series The Game of Thrones, a medley of music from various Pixar movies and music from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  You are sure to leave the concert with a catchy tune stuck in your head.

This will also be the last time our seniors will perform with The Clear Springs Charger Band.  This means that this concert could be the last time some of these seniors will ever play with a band again, so all family members and friends won’t want to miss it.

Important notes for students and parents:
  1. Uniforms will be worn
    • Boys – Tuxedo Jacket, tuxedo pants, tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black 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. Call time for Wind Ensemble is 6:15 PM on stage
  3. Call time for Concert Band is 6:45 PM
  4. Call time for Symphonic is 7:00 PM
  5. 2nd call time for Wind Ensemble is 7:45 PM

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Did You Miss The 2016-2017 Parent Meeting?

A recap of what was discussed at the parent meeting on May 2, 2016 is available on CHARMS for those of you that either missed the meeting or want to review the information.

Instructions to access the meeting recap:
  1. Click here or the CHARMS link at the top of this page
  2. Enter student area password
  3. Click the “Handouts & Files” icon
  4. Click “2016 Parent Meeting Recap”

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2015-2016 Band Banquet

The 2015-2016 school year is quickly coming to a close, which also means that the 2015-2016 edition of the Clear Springs Charger Band will be coming to an end as our seniors graduate and incoming freshman join to form the 2016-2017 Clear Springs Charger Band.  However, before we say goodbye to our seniors and welcome in the new freshman, lets all get together and celebrate our achievements from this year as well as reminisce about your favorite memories by attending the 2015-2016 Clear Springs Charger Band Banquet.

The program for the banquet will begin with an Italian dinner buffet after which the directors will present various awards for achievement and service to various members regardless of class.  We will also be having door prizes and will be treated to an awesome slide show.  To close the evening we will be letting the kids loose on the dance floor.  Don’t worry parents, there will be parent chaperones to keep an eye, or several eyes, on things.

Cost: $25 per person
Make checks payable to: Clear Springs High School Band Boosters or pay online by clicking here.
Payments are due no later than May 16 to the Band Hall safe.
Student ticket orders must have the following 3 items included:

  • Page 2 of the Band Banquet Ticket Order Form
  • Check or cash for the ticket(s); or PayPal receipt
  • “All Clear Form” printed from the CSHS Library Website showing that the student is clear of all fines and fees owed to any department at Clear Springs. To print the all clear form click here, then click “Clear Springs High School”, Then “Catalog”, then “Login”, then “My info”

Friday, May 20, 2016
7:00 – 11:00 pm
Doors will open at 6:30 pm (Please do not arrive before 6:30)
Challenger Columbia Stadium – Field House (park at the south end of the stadium and enter the glass doors)

Please note:

  • Only currently enrolled CSHS band students may attend.  Dates and former band members may not attend.
  • Students may not leave and re-enter the banquet.
  • Students who do not drive themselves must be picked up by 11:00 PM.
  • Parents may purchase tickets and attend; however, we are limited to the capacity of the room.  Students, staff, CSHS Band Boosters Executive Board, banquet organizers, invited guests, and senior parents are placed at the head of the guest list.  If ticket purchases exceed room capacity, we will notify those who are on the excess list and issue refunds accordingly.

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2016-2017 Audition Music Available

The 2016-2017 audition music is now available for download from CHARMS.

Students NEW to the Clear Springs Band will need to create a Clear Springs CHARMS account before they can download the music:
  1. Click here to create an account.
  2. Click the “NEW Students Click Here!” button.
  3. On the next page, enter the information in ALL fields (not just the ones in red). This includes email, phone number, instrument, cell phone number, and cell phone carrier (needed in order to receive text messages).
  4. When you are done, be sure to click the green “Register” button.
  5. On the next page, click “Add Adult”. Be sure to click the green “Update” button before leaving the page. Do this for each adult you want to add.
  6. After all of your information is entered in CHARMS, you are ready to download your music.
Download Instructions:
  1. Click here or the CHARMS link at the top of the page.
  2. Under “STUDENT AREA PASSWORD”, enter your CCISD student ID.
  3. Click on the “HANDOUTS & FILES” icon.
  4. Click on the “Auditions 2016-17” folder.
  5. Click on the PDF for your instrument.  A scale sheet is included in the audition packet. Scales are expected to be played as written – tongue up/slur down. Students who do not perform the articulation as assigned will be scored accordingly. You may use this scale sheet as a guide at the audition; however, a scale sheet will not be provided for you at the audition.

***Tenor and Bari Sax students will audition on Alto. There is no separate audition for Tenor or Bari. Students need to provide their own Alto Saxophone.

Auditions begin the week of May 23rd, please check our Google Calendar for the specific day and times.

The audition packet contains a cover letter with more detailed information.  Please read it as it contains information that you will need to know for auditions.

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Pre-Participation Physical

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2016-2017 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated on or after April 1, 2016.  These Physical Forms  are due the first day of Summer Band (August 1).  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking here.  Students who do not have a form on file in the band office will be sent home.

This physical can be performed by your family doctor, however a doctor will be available at Clear Springs on Saturday, May 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM for your convenience.  This will take place at Clear Springs High School and the cost will be $25 dollars. For more information please read the following flyer: Physical Email Flyer 2016

These physicals are due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of the school year.  Do not let the trainer keep the form.  Wait for the doctor’s signature and take the form with you when you are done.  You can then turn the form in the next day to Mr. Brown or Mr. Williams.

BE SURE THAT BOTH PARENT AND STUDENT SIGN THE BOTTOM OF PAGES 1, 2, AND 3!  FORMS WITHOUT SIGNATURES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

Important:
  • If you will be participating in both band and athletics you will need one copy of your physical form on file in the band office and one copy of your physical form on file with the athletic trainer.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to make sure a copy of the physical form is made and that one is given to the band directors and one to the athletic trainer.
  • It is suggested that parents make a copy of the completed form to keep on file at home.

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2016-2017 Parent Meeting

All members of the 2016-2017 Clear Springs Charger Band should have at least one parent/guardian attend our annual parent meeting:

Monday, May 2nd
7:00 PM
Clear Springs High School – Auditorium

We will discuss Auditions, Summer Band, Equipment Night,  Dues, and Fundraising.  This is the only opportunity to hear everything straight from the directors and ask questions as needed before next year.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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Plan Ahead for the SAT/ACT

Attention all students, especially juniors!

Those of you who will be taking the SAT and/or ACT exams  next year need to be planning ahead now so that you can take the exams and not miss any band events next Fall.  Juniors in particular will need to take their exams at the end of this school year and/or in June – especially if you will be attempting early acceptance to Texas A&M or the University of Texas.

For your convenience we have included the SAT/ACT dates on our band calendar for the remainder of this year as well all the SAT/ACT dates for the 2016-2017 school year and have noted which days do and do not conflict with band events.  You will see multiple test dates throughout the year with only one or two conflicts.  Per the Band Handbook, the SAT and ACT are not considered excused absences from band events, therefore planning ahead is required by the students in order to be able to take the exams, do well on them, and meet all their band commitments.

The available dates, per the band calendar, for the remainder of this school year and June are:

  • SAT – May 7 and June 4
  • ACT – June 11

Please take advantage of these testing dates if you are applying for early acceptance to any university.  The first available time after those listed above are not until November.

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UIL/Pre-UIL performances Upcoming

The students have been working hard for several months now preparing for the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest which is right around the corner.  However, before they perform at Pearland for judges, they will be performing their contest music at our Pre-UIL concert so that friends and family who cannot attend UIL have an opportunity to hear the contest music.  It is also an opportunity to have a dress rehearsal before we go to contest.

Pre-UIL Concert
Thursday, April 14th
Symphonic call time – 5:30pm
Wind Ensemble call time – 6:00pm
Concert begins – 6:30pm (auditorium doors open at 6:15pm)
Clear Springs High School – Auditorium

Please come and support your child and encourage any other friends/family to come as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform a concert with a large audience and loud applause.  If you are able, please consider also coming to Pearland and supporting the students at their UIL performances as well.

UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest
Symphonic Band
Wednesday, April 20th
10:30am
Pearland High School – Auditorium
Wind Ensemble
Thursday, April 21st
11:00am
Pearland High School – Auditorium

Important Reminders!

  1. Uniforms will be worn for both performances
    • Boys – Tuxedo Jacket, tuxedo pants, tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund, long black socks, black dress shoes or black marching shoes.  BOYS NEED TO TRY ON THEIR TUXEDO PANTS TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL FIT.  MANY FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE BOYS TEND TO GROW A BIT BETWEEN EARLY DECEMBER AND MID-APRIL.  If you do not check this, you may end up wearing Pee-Wee Herman pants for pre-UIL!
    • Girls – black band dress, black close toed shoes with an inch or less heel
  2. As these performances get closer please ensure that you are at all after school rehearsals and in attendance at school unless very ill.
  3. Both upcoming Monday rehearsals will be with clinicians.
  4. Students who take private lessons during band class, should reschedule your lessons or postpone them until after UIL so that all students will be in band class the weeks of April 11th and 18th.
  5. Detail times for both events can be found in the event’s description on our Google Calendar.  You can see this description by clicking on the event.

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Future Student Leader Info Meeting

As many of you know, a high school band program can only function successfully with outstanding leadership from both the students and parents.  As such, all students that would like to have a greater role in the Clear Springs band program need to attend the Future Student Leader Information meeting on Friday, March 11 after school.

At this meeting, service projects will be discussed and applications will be distributed.  Applications are due after spring break on Thursday, March 24.

Students interested in any of the leadership positions listed below should attend:

  • Drum Major
  • Marching Leader
  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Librarian
  • Equipment Manager
  • Brass Representative
  • Woodwind Representative
  • Percussion Representative
  • Color Guard Representative

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Challenger Columbia Stadium Dedication

Clear Creek ISD’s brand new stadium will be officially opening on Thursday, March 10th.  All of the bands from the district will be participating in the dedication for this new stadium.  Unfortunately, each school is being asked to only bring part of their band.  For this reason, only our Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band brass and battery percussion will participate, however, all others are welcome to attend the dedication as spectators.

Time/Location:

Thursday, March 10th
12:45 PM – Students report to Band Hall (end of 5th period)
1:15 PM – Arrive at Challenger Columbia Stadium
3:00 PM – Rehearsal
3:30 PM – Pizza party with other bands
5:00 PM – Return to stands
5:30 PM – Ceremony begins (open to public)
6:45 PM – Ceremony ends
7:00 PM – Depart Challenger Columbia Stadium
7:30 PM – Arrive Clear Springs High School
8:00 PM – Latest time to pick up students
Challenger Columbia Stadium

Who:

This is a required performance for all Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band brass and battery percussion.

What you need:
  • blue band polo
  • blue jeans
  • athletic shoes
  • instrument
  • flip folder

dedication invitation

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