Region Band Auditions

High school region auditions begin this weekend. Please click on the event on the calendar to see which sections audition on which day. Everyone will audition either Friday or Saturday. Instruments marked “Phase 1” will audition twice. Students who score high enough in Phase 1 will advance to Phase 2. The Phase 2 audition will determine chair order and advancement to Area.

The high school audition process is very different from the one in intermediate school. The first difference is that students audition against students from the entire region, not just the CCISD schools like in intermediate school. Friendswood, Alvin, Brazosport, and Dickinson ISDs are all part of the process.

The second difference is that the larger sections are divided into “waves”. This is to eliminate the time a student is sitting in the audition room. A few years ago, it was very common for students in the flute, clarinet, trumpet, and percussion rooms to go over an hour between audition etudes. As you can imagine, this caused a lot of disruption in the rooms and made for very late evenings.

The “wave” system is for certain instruments. Students should have received an email with the assigned audition times. (The attachment may also be found in  Charms in the 2018-19 All State folder.) It is crucial that students pay attention to the last three columns. The numbers 1, 2, or 3 indicate which room/etude in which the student will start. The last column indicates the time the audition is expected to begin. Students must check in at the room 30 minutes prior to that audition time! Students who miss their audition time may not simply show up at a later time and audition.

Transportation will be provided to Alvin High School Friday afternoon. Students who ride the bus will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian when they are finished with the audition. No school transportation is provided Saturday or Monday. This information was on the entry form when students signed up. Each wave is expected to last 2-3 hours. Parents may wait patiently in the cafeteria at Alvin High School or you may drop your child off and pick them up later.

If you have a question or an issue either day, you can contact Mr. Williams via Remind.

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Picture Day

We will be having professional photographs taken of all band students on Thursday, December 13th during their band class.  All Students (this includes woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard) will have their picture taken in their marching jacket as we will be using these pictures to make a composite of the full band.   Please wear a black t-shirt to school that day.

The composite, as well the individual pictures, may be purchased.  Watch your inbox for the order form.  The order form and payment are due on picture day.  We will have order forms available outside the PAC the night of the concert.

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Winter Concert

Family and Friends, you are cordially invited to our Winter Concert that is sure to get you in the holiday mood! Please come out and support the students at this free concert as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform to a packed house with loud applause.

Wednesday, December 12
7:00 PM
Clear Springs High School PAC (Auditorium)

Important notes for students and parents:
  1. Student attire for the Winter Concert is as follows:
    • Men: Collared shirt, slacks/khakis, dress shoes, ties are optional.
    • Women: Collared shirt, slacks/khakis or business-length skirt, dress shoes.
    • No jeans nor athletic wear/shoes may be worn.
    • Santa hats will be allowed.
  2. Call time for Symphonic and Concert Bands is 6:15 PM –
    Concert band on Stage and Symphonic in the band hall.
  3. Call time for Wind Ensemble is 7:00 PM in the Orchestra Room.
  4. Concert Band and Symphonic Band members are to stay and watch the remainder of the concert once they have finished performing.
  5. Coffee and dessert treats will be provided by McDonald’s (from FM 518 & 528). No food or drinks in the PAC, please.
  6. Roses will be available for your favorite performer as you enter the PAC. Recommended donation is a minimum $3 per rose. You may also contact Daisy to reserve yours in advance and pick them up at the concert when you drop off your donation:  dadunkle@yahoo.com.  Please contact Daisy no later than Monday, 12/10, for reserved roses!
  7. The 2018 Charger ornaments will be available for purchase for $10 each.  You will want the collection for each year your child is in band!
  8. Help is needed with the roses before and during the winter concert. If you can help, please contact Daisy for more details: dadunkle@yahoo.com.

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Playoff Game 1 v. Alief Hastings

Schedule/Location:
Friday, November 16

Silverado tune: September

Full Uniform

3:00 Rehearsal
4:30 Load Truck/Eat Dinner (pizza provided)/Change into full uniform
5:15 Inspection in the Band Hall
5:30 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive Challenger Columbia Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Challenger Columbia Stadium
10:20 Arrive CSHS
11:00 Band Hall closes/last student picked up

Challenger Columbia Stadium (map)
1955 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, TX 77598

Click here for the UIL Playoff Bracket 

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday or you will be very stressed.

  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
  • Game Day Checklist (Full Uniform) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
  • Students are encouraged to dress for warmth.  Jeans may *not* be worn under the uniform.  Thermal underwear or similar tight-fitting garments are allowed.  Only black, royal blue, or dark gray jackets/coats, knit caps, gloves, etc. can be worn.  These items will need to be removed for halftime.
A Message for Our Chaperones:

For this Friday’s game, chaperones need to be at CSHS in the hallway outside the band hall at 5:15pm for the pre-game meeting and assignments.  Please take time to review the chaperone handbook prior to the meeting.  We are so grateful to have such wonderful volunteers and are appreciative of your time and service to our band.  See you Friday!

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Concert Uniform Fittings

UPDATE: Uniform fittings will take place after the winter break.

Concert uniform fittings & check-out will take place during class when students return from the Thanksgiving break, 11/26-30.  Bring your garment bag to keep your uniform nice and cozy till you get home. Uniform hems may need to be adjusted.  Please DO NOT CUT them if they are too long. A simple whip stitch hem will work for both men’s pants and ladies’ dresses.  See the links below for a video on how to hem concert blacks, and another good video that will show you how to “catch stitch” pants and preserve the crease. Required uniform items that will need to be provided from home are included below.

For our concerts you will need the following items:

Boys:
  1. Long black socks
  2. Black dress shoes (black marching shoes are also acceptable)
  3. White tuxedo shirt
  4. Black bow tie
  5. Black Cummerbund
  6. Tuxedo pants (school owned)
  7. Tuxedo jacket (school owned)
Girls:
  1. Black closed toed shoes with 1 inch or less heel
  2. Concert dress (school owned)

No jewelry is to be worn and any hair ties must be black.

HEMMING THE CONCERT BLACK UNIFORM

BAND PANT HEMMING

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CSHS BAND MATTRESS FUNDRAISER

PLEASE SHARE this post! Help us spread the word about the upcoming 2nd annual Clear Springs High School Band Mattress Fundraiser Sunday November 11th, from noon-6pm, in the Clear Springs High School cafeteria!

Do NOT settle for less! We will have great name brands like Simmons Beautyrest priced below retail! 25 beds are available in ALL sizes and styles! LUXURY pillows, delivery and even layaway! Come see what it is all about and support the Charger Band Program!!

There will be an entire mattress store set up in the CSHS cafeteria on Sunday, November 11th, from 12pm-6pm. This Fundraiser is ONE DAY ONLY!!! Come in and try them out! You will sleep like a BABY knowing you got a GREAT DEAL on a GREAT BED and helped support the CSHS Band!

If you want to support our Mattress Fundraiser, but are stretched a bit thin, consider one of the easy, no credit needed financing options! Every purchase supports the Program! Do not put off buying the bed you want and need just because you don’t have the money today!

Need to buy a mattress for a relative? Have a summer or winter home in another state? We ship anywhere in the 48 states! We also have custom sizes to fit any bed!

Aren’t quite ready to set up that new bed? Purchase on layaway and schedule delivery for after your move-in date!

Print one of the attached flyers and you will get $50 off while providing an ADDITIONAL $25 donation to the band in the name of the student you write in on the form!

AND bring some cash for the BAKE SALE! Sign up in Charms if you would like to donate baked goods for the bake sale. Or just show up and snag some tasty goodies to take home after you buy that perfect mattress! There will be individual treats and whole pies and cakes for you to share. Don’t miss out! Come early for the best selection!

Follow the Facebook Event for reminders and updates. CLICK HERE

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Game 10 @ Clear Creek

Schedule/Location:
Friday, November 9

Silverado tune: Soak Up The Sun (?)
Full Uniform

3:30 Rehearsal
4:30 Load Truck/Eat Dinner/Change into full uniform
5:15 Chaperone Meeting
5:30 Inspection in the Band Hall
5:45 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive Veterans Memorial Stadium
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Veterans Memorial Stadium
10:20 Arrive CSHS
11:00 Band Hall closes/last student picked up

Veterans Memorial Stadium, League City, Texas
2305 E Main St, League City, TX 77573, USA

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday to avoid confusion and delay.

  • Game Day Checklist (FULL UNIFORM) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
A Message for Our Chaperones:

For this Friday’s game, chaperones need to be at CSHS in the hallway outside the band hall at 5:15pm for the pre-game meeting and assignments.  Please take time to review the chaperone handbook prior to the meeting.  We are so grateful to have such wonderful volunteers and are appreciative of your time and service to our band.  See you Friday!

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Parent Survival Guide – Region Band Auditions

By now, everyone who is auditioning for Region Band and/or Orchestra should already be signed up and fine-tuning their audition material. For those who missed it or if this is all news to you, watch the August Band Buzz for the first links to the audition music. Even those who don’t feel like they would be successful will see a marked improvement in their ability to play their instruments just by working on the All State etudes, and auditioning helps students learn how to work through performance anxiety. Increased ability and lower anxiety will lead to more confidence, which will in turn lead to more success, in music and beyond.

AUDITION DATES

Region Orchestra
Monday, November 12
Alvin High School 3:15 PM
– All Instruments except Saxophone and Euphonium

Freshman Region Band
Tuesday, November 13
Alvin High School 3:15 PM
– All Instruments

High School Region Band – Phase 1
Friday, December 7
Alvin High School 3:15 PM
– Check calendar for instruments & details

High School Region Band – Phase 1
Saturday, December 8
Alvin High School 9:00 AM
– Check calendar for instruments & details

High School Region Band Phase 2
Monday, December 10
Alvin High School 3:15 PM
– Those who advance from Phase 1

Area Band Auditions 
Saturday, January 12
Clements High School 9:00 AM
– Those who advance from Phase 2

The Freshman, Orchestra, and Region Band Phase 1 entry fees are $15 per audition. Students must be academically eligible at the time of the audition.

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Football Playoffs Heads Up

As we approach the final game of the regular season, it is time to look ahead to the playoffs.  In Texas, four teams from each football district advance to the playoffs.  The teams are then divided into Division I and Division II based on their enrollment numbers.  The two schools with the highest enrollment compete in Division I while the other two compete in Division II.  This means that there will be two champions for Class 6A. Based on the current standings, Clear Springs will be in the playoffs.

What does all of this mean to the band?  We are required to go to all football games including the playoffs.  Plan on an additional football game the weekend of November 16-17.  The game site and kickoff time will be determined when all of the districts solidify their playoff spots.  It is possible we will not know a day or location of the game until Monday, November 12.  If we win, we will repeat this scenario until we lose or until we win the state championship.

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Game 9 @ Clear Lake

Schedule/Location:
Friday, November 2

Full Uniform

3:30 Rehearsal
4:30 Load Truck/Eat Dinner/Change into full uniform
5:30 Inspection in the Band Hall
5:30 Chaperone Meeting
5:45 Depart CSHS
6:00 Arrive Challenger Columbia Stadium (visitors)
7:00 Kickoff
10:00 Depart Challenger Columbia Stadium
10:20 Arrive CSHS
11:00 Band Hall closes/last student picked up

Clear Creek ISD Challenger Columbia Stadium
1955 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, TX  (map)

Please make sure that you read the game day checklist below BEFORE Friday to avoid confusion and delay.

  • Game Day Checklist (FULL UNIFORM) – read this to make sure you have everything.  Students missing items will either be required to purchase a new item or will be sent home.
  • Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations – read this so that you know what to and not to do. (e.g. – do not eat in the stands except for our 3rd quarter snacks or you will be suspended from the remaining football games.)
A Message for Our Chaperones:

For this Friday’s game, chaperones need to be at CSHS in the hallway outside the band hall at 5:30pm for the pre-game meeting and assignments.  Please take time to review the chaperone handbook prior to the meeting.  We are so excited to have such wonderful volunteers and are appreciative of your time and service to our band.  See you Saturday!

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