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 can 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
Tuesday, April 14th
7:00pm
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
Tuesday, April 21st
5:00pm
Pearland High School – Auditorium
Wind Ensemble
Thursday, April 23rd
5:00pm
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.
    • 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. 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 13th and 20th.
  4. 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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Letter Jacket

Students who believe they are eligible for a letter jacket must download and print the letter jacket form from CHARMS, fill it out completely and turn it in to Mr. Williams by Thursday, April 2.  Students whose forms are turned in on time and have the eligible number of points will be given an order packet the following week.  Orders will then take place during lunches on April 29.  When you receive the order packet, the band office is no longer involved in the ordering process until the jackets are delivered sometime over the summer.  For more details about letter jackets and qualifications, see the Awards section in the Band Handbook.

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Trip Award Submissions

All trip photo submissions should be saved to a flash drive and turned in to Mr. Williams by Monday, April 6.  If you are submitting photos for multiple categories, create a separate folder for each category and name each folder according to this example.

example: Hidden Mickeys – Beyonce Knowles, Group Photos – Beyonce Knowles, Character Photos – Beyonce Knowles

Students submitting for Most Autographs should turn in their original autograph book.  Be sure the student’s name is included.  Remember only autographs obtained on the trip are eligible.

Awards will be handed out at the band banquet in May.

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CCISD Instrument Loan Contract & Fee

In order for our school district to provide and maintain instruments for students, Clear Creek ISD assesses a  fee of $50 per semester ($100 for the entire school year) to students who use a school owned instrument.  This fee, while not small, is substantially less than what it would be to rent an instrument from a music store.

We have not yet collected the fee or the Clear Creek ISD Musical Instrument Loan Contract for the 1st or 2nd semester of the 2014-2015 school year.  We will begin collecting this fee and contract at this time; we waited until this time of year to collect this fee in order to not have it due at the same time as other payments (e.g. band dues,  Orlando trip payment, etc…).  The Clear Creek ISD Musical Instrument Loan Contract will be distributed to the students who are using school owned instruments on Wednesday, March 25th.  Please sign the Instrument Loan Contract and submit BOTH the contract and the payment for the 1st and 2nd semesters(if applicable). These should be turned in to Mr. Brown by Wednesday, April 8th.  Please make Checks payable to “CCISD-MEF”.  DO NOT make checks payable to Clear Springs High School, to the band, to the booster club, or anything else.  ONLY MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “CCISD-MEF”.

Please submit the payment and contract by Wednesday, April 8th or you will be added to the Clear Springs fine and fee list.

Important Notes:
  • If a student uses more than one school owned instrument, only one contract and one payment needs to be submitted.
  • As this is a CCISD fee and not a Clear Springs Band fee, this fee will not show up in the financial section of CHARMS and cannot be paid with a credit card through CHARMS.  This also will not show up in CCISD4me.com unless it is not paid by the due date and we have to add it to the Clear Springs fine and fee list.
  • You can track whether or not the contract and payment has been turned in by logging into CHARMS and then clicking on the “Forms Collected” icon.
  • Percussion have to pay this fee as they use school owned instruments.
  • Students are encouraged to take care of any fees that they may have on the Clear Springs fine and fee list as students will not be able to go to the band banquet at the end of the year if they are not clear.  They will also not be able to buy tickets to prom or graduate
If the contract that is given to the students is lost you will need to print a new one from CHARMS using the directions below:
    1. Login to CHARMS
    2. Click the “Inventory Uniforms” icon
    3. You should see a list of items checked out to the students, click the button labeled “F” to the right of an instrument (not a lock or locker)
    4. Print the form

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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, March 24th
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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Required Orlando Trip Meeting

Our trip to Orlando is quickly approaching and to prepare we will be having a mandatory trip meeting for all students and at least one parent or guardian.

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

At this meeting, the trip handbook will be distributed which will include our itinerary.  We will be discussing important items that students will need to know for the trip as well as behavioral expectations.  There will also be forms to fill out and turn in.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

photo credit: Express Monorail via photopin cc

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Solo & Ensemble | Spaghetti Dinner Part 2

If you have not already read part 1 please click here and read it before continuing.

Students will be performing in the Band Hall, Choir Room, and Orchestra Room beginning at 5:30.  The “final” schedule, which is subject to change, has been posted in the band hall and a link to it was included in The Band Buzz email.

Audience members will need to enter between performances.  Video recording is allowed provided it is not a distraction the performers.  For this reason, flash photography is not allowed.

Important Notes:
  • The ensemble (triangle) room across from the choir room, and the practice rooms, will be used for warm up.
  • Students must get their instruments out of the band hall before 5:30 because they will not be able to get into the band hall once the recital begins.
  • Students should plan on arriving at least 30 minutes prior to their performance time and should be waiting outside the performance room 15 minutes prior to their performance time.
  • Students will need to listen and complete an ensemble evaluation form of 4 other performances that evening.  Evaluation forms will be provided.
  • The Spaghetti Dinner will be taking place in the cafeteria beginning at 6:00. Students planning on eating at the Spaghetti Dinner may eat either before or after their performance.
Students should wear business casual attire:
  • Boys Attire
    • Polo or button down shirt tucked in (No T-shirt)
    • Khaki or dark pants (No jeans)
    • Matching belt and dress shoes (No athletic shoes)
  • Girls Attire
    • Business casual appropriate pants or skirt (No jeans)
    • Business casual appropriate blouse (No t-shirt)
    • Business casual appropriate shoes (No athletic shoes)

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Solo & Ensemble | Spaghetti Dinner

Students have been hard a work the last month or so preparing their solo and/or ensemble for performance at our Solo & Ensemble recital on February 26.  For your convenience, that evening we will also be having a Spaghetti Dinner to both help raise funds for the band students as well as make it easy to be able to attend the recital without having to cook any dinner yourself that evening.

Thursday, February 26th
6:00-8:00
Clear Springs High School

For the Solo & Ensemble recital we encourage family and friends to come out and listen to their students and we also ask that you listen to a couple of other students while your are here so that all students can have the opportunity to play for an audience.  The schedule of performance times will be available at the beginning of next week.

For the Spaghetti Dinner we will be serving a savory plate of pasta with meat sauce, salad, bread, and dessert.  Dinner is kindly being cooked by our very own CSHS Culinary Department in order to keep our costs at a minimum and it was a big hit in 2014.  The tickets for this event are being sold by the band students and are $10.  Four tickets were distributed to the students to sell on Tuesday, February 10th and any students who need additional tickets can get them from the directors.  All money and any unsold tickets need to be returned by Friday, February 20th.

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).

UNSOLD TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED!

E-mail cshsbandbooster@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Continue reading part 2 of this article by clicking here.

 

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Pancake Breakfast

Our next fundraiser coming up is our Pancake Breakfast where you will be able to enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage served to you by members of our band council.  Pancakes are “ALL YOU CAN EAT”

Saturday, January 31st
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Chili’s
1150 West Nasa Road 1
Webster, TX 77598

Chili’s has generously donated their restaurant to allow us to host this event, they have also donated a chef to make the pancakes.

The tickets for this event are being sold by the band students and are $10.  Two tickets were distributed to the students to sell on Thursday, January 16th and any students who need additional tickets can get them from the directors.  All money and any unsold tickets need to be returned by Monday, January 26th.

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 morning a success.   Students don’t forget to purchase a ticket for yourself (or have your parents purchase it for you).

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

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We Have An All-State Band Member

This past Saturday Kunqian Li participated in the Texas Music Educators Association Area F Band Auditions.  Area F encompasses all of southeast Texas from the Texas/Louisiana state line over to Katy ISD and all the way south to Brazosport ISD.  He is one of only two bass clarinetists selected to represent the area when the All-State students convene at the TMEA Clinic/Convention in San Antonio in February. Less than 1% of the students who begin the audition process earn a place in this prestigious organization.

Please help us congratulate Kunqian on this tremendous accomplishment as he is the first Charger to make the All-State Band!  (The previous Springs All-State students started at Creek and moved to Springs when the school opened.)

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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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