First Aid Committee

The Charger Band First Aid Committee is in need of parent volunteers.

We are looking for a few parents that are Physicians, RNs, Paramedics, or EMTs and are willing to join the Heat Crew during the first half of the day during summer band and to travel with the band to performances and events.

The band first aid volunteer carries the first aid kit (including medications) and addresses first aid and medical needs that occur.  If you are interested and/or willing help with this volunteer position, please submit your contact information using the contact form below.

Click Here to let us know you’re available.

All volunteers must apply through CCISD for clearance.
Click Here to apply and forward your confirmation email (or a screen shot of the notice that you are already regisstered) to the Band Volunteer Coordinator (cshsbandvolunteers@gmail.com) in order to be added to the band’s Approved Volunteer List.

Thank you for supporting the Charger Band!

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2018 Marching Show Music Downloads

The first two movements of this year’s show are available for download at Charms. Every student will need to have this printed out and placed in a binder when Summer Band begins next Tuesday. This music will need to be memorized.

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 “2018 Show Music”
  5. Click on the PDF file for your instrument. If your instrument has multiple parts (2 or more), print all of the parts so there is flexibility when assigning parts.
Please Note:
  • PERCUSSIONISTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR MUSIC FROM MR. WITMER.

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Orlando Trip 2019

We are very excited to announce that the Charger Band has  received approval to travel to Orlando, Florida in January 2019! We will depart the evening of January 18 and return on the evening of January 23, 2019.

Our spring trips tend to be one of the most memorable events in a student’s lifetime and this one promises to live up to those expectations. Current plans include trips to both Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, a couple of days at the Disney parks, and seeing an entertaining performance by Blue Man Group! While at Disney we will participate in a workshop where we will create the soundtrack to a film.

The 2019 Trip Letter has been posted in CHARMS and includes information on cost, payment schedule, and refund policy.  It also includes a Letter of Intent form which must be completed and turned in by all band students whether or not you plan on going on the trip. Please follow these steps…..

Downloading Instructions:

1. Login at CHARMS
2. Download the 2019 Trip Letter from the 2019 Orlando Trip folder in the “Handouts and Files” section.
3. Print and read BOTH pages.
4. Keep the first page (trip letter). You will need to refer to this each month for payment information
5. Fill out and sign the second page (Letter of Intent)
6. Turn in signed Letter of Intent by Friday, June 8.

The all-inclusive cost of the trip is our best estimate at this time. It is our sincere hope that the cost will go down, however we will not know for sure until 2019 pricing is released. In addition, costs are based on airfare (and luggage fees) through United Airlines. Southwest will not release their January schedules until July or August. We will compare costs at that time and change airlines if necessary. Specific trip details (hotel, flight info, etc.) will not be released until the mandatory trip meeting on January 14!

Please keep in mind that travel with a family of 150 is very different from traveling with a family of 4. Lodging, transportation, and meals can be challenging with a large group. We require 40 hotel rooms, 3 buses, 2 planes (1 if we are lucky), and an entire restaurant. Our goal is to create the safest, most organized, and memorable trip possible. While the trip is not required of every student, attendance is highly encouraged. We do have money set aside to assist some students who may not be able to afford the entire cost. Information about this is in the trip letter. If you are able and willing to sponsor another student, please contact Mr. Williams directly.

At the bottom of the Letter of Intent is a link to register as a chaperone. If you plan to chaperone the trip, please indicate so on the Letter of Intent and fill out the requested information by clicking the link. Chaperone costs are the same as for the students and are double occupancy. If you want your own room, it will be an additional $300.

Please read and sign the Letter of Intent and turn it in on June 8, 2018 at the final day of Summer Band Jam Camp. The deposit/first payment is due June 8 via credit/debit online through Charms, or by cash, Money Order, or Cashier’s Check made payable to CSHS Band delivered to the band office.  Personal checks are not accepted. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Mr. Williams.

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NIGHT OF JAZZ

The Clear Springs High School Jazz Band invites you to a Night of Jazz on the evening of Wednesday, May 23. Come to the band hall and enjoy live jazz and coffee. Feel free to bring your dinner to enjoy during the performance. Don’t miss the great music and one of the rare opportnities you get to eat in the band hall!

Night of Jazz
Wednesday, 5/23/2018
7:15 P.M.
CSHS Band Hall

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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.

Don’t forget to get roses for your favorite performers! You can purchase single roses for $3 each on the night of the performance while supplies last

Thursday, May 17th
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 evening 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.

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.

This evening will also be professionally recorded so the Wind Ensemble can submit for Honor Band and an additional competition.  A quiet environment during the music is required.

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 in band hall
  4. Call time for Symphonic is 7:00 PM in choir room
  5. 2nd call time for Wind Ensemble is 7:45 PM in band hall

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CONCERT UNIFORM COLLECTION

We will begin collecting Concert Uniforms on Monday, May 21st.

  • Uniforms must be cleaned and then returned to school on the hanger/s.
  • Write student’s name on a piece of paper and attach the paper to the hanger.
  • Return clean uniforms to the rack in the middle of the uniform closet.
  • DON’T FORGET TO RETURN YOUR GARMENT BAG! You may return your clean uniform in your garment bag if you still have one checked out.
  • Do not hang uniforms on perimiter racks or leave out in the band hall! Your uniform must be checked in on the computer or it will be flagged as missing!

Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, May 25th or you will be added to the Clear Springs High School fine and fee list. 

Washing Instructions

  • Release hems.
  • Wash jacket/pants/dress in cold water with a mild detergent.
  • Avoid using strong scents or fabric softeners. The next student may be allergic!
  • Dry on LOW HEAT and hang up immediately to avoid wrinkles.

 

 

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DIGITAL YEARBOOK

The 2017-2018 Charger Band Digital Yearbook is in the works and we need your photos! If you have taken pictures at any band related event this summer or school year, please share them with us and we’ll include them in the digital yearbook.

You can email your photos to chargerbandphotos@gmail.com, or if you have several photos, you can send them to the band’s dropbox link by clicking HERE.

Pre-order your Digital Yearbook now!

Fill out the order form and drop it in the band hall safe. You can pay by cash, check, or go to the Booster Club Store and make your purchase through Paypal. Don’t miss out! Order yours today!

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WIND ENSEMBLE TO SHSU

The Wind Ensemble has had an exciting year. Thanks to their stellar performances at the recent UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluations and the combined efforts of all band members during marching season, the Charger Band has brought home it’s first ever UIL Sweepstakes Award! There is one more competition this year for the Wind Ensemble at the SHSU Concert Band Festival. Come on out if you can and support the band at the Gaertner Performing Arts Center at Sam Houston State University.

Friday, May 18
9:04 (3rd period) Report to Band Hall/Load Truck
10:00 Depart for SHSU
11:30 Lunch at Cici’s Pizza or Subway – BRING $$$ or bring lunch
1:00 Arrive at SHSU
2:00 Performance
3:00 Load Truck/Bus
3:30 Depart for CSHS
5:30 Arrive CSHS
Performance at 2:00 PM
Sam Houston State University
1905 University Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA

Click HERE for more Contest Info from SHSU School of Music.

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PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICALS

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2018-2019 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated on or after April 1, 2018.  These Physical Forms are due on Equipment Night (July 30) and must be on file by the first day of Summer Band (July 31).  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking here.  Students who do not have a current completed form on file in the band office will be sent home from summer band.

This physical can be performed by your family doctor or PA, or at any place that gives sports physicals. 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.

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

Important:
  • It is suggested that parents make a copy of the completed form to keep on file at home.
  • 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.

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2017-2018 BAND BANQUET

The 2017-2018 school year is quickly coming to a close, which also means that the 2017-2018 edition of the Clear Springs Charger Band will be coming to an end as our seniors graduate and incoming freshman join to form the 2018-2019 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 2017-2018 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.  There will be opportunities to win prizes and 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 in the Booster Club Store or by clicking here.
Payments are due no later than May 11 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 18, 2018
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 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.

Vampiress Banquet

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