Killeen vs. Del Valle

Greetings KHS Color Guard!

I hope everyone is having a super start to the week.  I think we had a good rehearsal this morning.  I am excited to see the Percussion feature on the field.

Okay, here is the plan for the rest of the week.

Wednesday - Morning Rehearsal 7 am
Thursday - Morning Rehearsal - 7 am
Friday - Morning Rehearsal - 7 am  - Dress is practice clothes
             School Day - Dress is Show Shirt and Jeans
             Game - Dress maroon costume, unless the show costumes make it in.
Make sure to pack for the game:
1. Show shirt
2.  Dance Pants
3.  Black Socks
4.  Maroon Costume
5.  Black guard shoes

Remember to pay your $6.00 for food on game day to the school cashier.  If you don't want to eat McAlister's then you need to put your name on the list by Mr. Mosley's desk by Thursday morning.

We will be leaving for the game before 7th period.  You will be excused during 6th period.  Please, make sure to talk to your 6th and 7th period teacher for homework or tests.

The spirit  gift for Friday is black socks!

Please make sure you are on time for all rehearsals.  We have a limited amount of time to learn everything and it is important that everyone is there.  WE ONLY HAVE 13 MORE REHEARSALS UNTIL OUR FIRST CONTEST!!!!  Reminder that when you are not at rehearsal it does effect your grade.

Have a great rest of the week!

Here's some pictures from the Harker Heights Game:  ENJOY!

            

Wednesday, September 8

KISD Schools are delayed 2 hours.  School will start at 10:45 am.  So, there is NO morning marching rehearsal.  Be safe and care as you come to school later this morning.

Rainy Days Ahead

Greeting all KHS Color Guard Members, Family and Friend! I hope everyone had a restful Labor Day weekend. 

We were greeted this morning with rain drops and they have continued all day.  So you are planning on an indoor rehearsal this evening and possibly again in the morning.  Guard members make sure you are dressed appropriately for the wet weather.

Here is a quick reminder of the schedule for the rest of the week

Wednesday 9/8 - 7 am rehearsal
Thursday 9/9 - 7 am rehearsal (NFL season opener - Vikings vs. The Saints - Go Vikes!)
Friday 9/10 - 7 am rehearsal
Saturday 9/11 - Game Day; meet time is 4 pm

Trivia:  What years have the Vikings and/or The Saints been to the Super Bowl and have either of them won?

Extra Credit:  To anyone that wears Purple on Thursday.

Game #2 - Done

Greets to all!  Hope everyone is enjoying their labor day weekend.  I wanted to say what a great job I though everyone did on Saturday night at the game.  What a big improvement from the week better.  Lets keep up the hard work!
Congratulations to Megan who was the Color Guard member of the week for the Shoemaker game and to Lilly that was the COlor Guard member of the week for the Ellison game.  Both girls have shown great improvement and keep a positive attitude even when things get difficult.

Just a quick reminder for the schedule for the first part of this week.
Monday - NO SCHOOL; NO PRACTICE!
Tuesday - NO 7am rehearsal; There is school all day.  Then we will practice from 6 to 8pm.
Wednesday - Normal 7 am rehearsal and school.
The game this week is against Harker Heights.  It will Saturday again at 6 pm.  The meet should be 4 pm.

Enjoy you days off and I look forward to seeing everyone rested and ready to go on Tuesday!

Here's some pictures from the Shoemaker game to enjoy.

Marching into Leo Buckley for the Shoemaker Game

Getting a sun tan on the visitors' side of Leo Buckly

Getting ready to warm up for halftime.

Alma Mater

"Can you see?"  "No, the sun is SO bright."

Half time

Half time

The answers to last entries Trivia is 1) The Mall of America 2) The metronome (Mall of America Field)

Random Fact:  Much has been written about the coincidences between assassinated Presidents Kennedy and Lincoln, including the fact that Booth shot Lincoln in a theater and was captured in a warehouse, and Oswald shot Kennedy in a warehouse and was captured in a theater.

KHS vs. SHS and Labor Day

Wow!  It has been awhile since I have written, I am sorry about that.  The first few weeks of school are always busy. I hope everyone is successfully adjusting to the new school year.
I just wanted to touch base on some changes in the schedule and game announcements.
We had a great first pep rally!  The returning CG members performed at the Pep Rally.  Great Job Ladies and David!  I have had alot of compliments from other teacher about your performance.  We are going to have to keep working on the routine to make it better for the next Pep Rally, October 8th.   We had a good performance at the football game last Friday against Ellison (the Roos prevailed.  Go Roos!) and the guard has been working hard this past week to make it better!
We play this Saturday (9/4) against Shoemarker High School.  Should be a fun game.

Here is the schedule of events for the next few days:

Friday, September 3rd -  7 am rehearsal wear black dance pants and show shirt; show shirt and jeans for            
                                         school day
                                        After school Spirit Buddy bracelet making

Saturday, September 4th - 4 pm Meet time in KHS band hall of game
                                          wear black dance pants, black guard shoes and shoe shirt

Monday, September 6th - NO SCHOOL & NO PRACTICE

Tuesday, September 7th - NO 7AM REHEARSAL, but we WILL HAVE 6 to 8 pm rehearsal.

Wednesday, September 8th - back to normal 7 am rehearsals

I am working on getting each member a sheet listing all of their fees.  I have listed below all of the possible fees, if you did not get this item you do not have to pay for it.

Black Shoes                        $30.00

Raincoat                              $10.50

Flag Bag                             $22.00

Duffle Bag                          $24.00

Wig Liner                            $03.00

Dance Pants                        $25.00

Guard Jacket                       $55.00

Band Show Shirt                $16.00

Blue Water Cooler             $10.00

Check out the video of the Pep Rally Performance!!  Don't laugh at may bad filming skills.  :) 

Trivia:  What building in United States is the size of 78 football field and over 9.5 million square feet?

             What climate controlled facility is the only one to ever host a Super Bowl, the World Series and  

              a NCAA Final 4 Basketball game?

First CG Member to bring the correct answer to Ms. Hench will win a prize.

Color Guard Information

Well it is official. . . the start of the 2010 Marching Roo Band Season.  Today was the first day of band camp.  Thanks to the guard members that where in attendance.  We had a great day.  I know it was a surprise to the new members when we put a rifle in their hands.  They did a great job for the first day. . . keep practicing ladies, it will get easier.

The officers and several returns, as well as a graduate worked super hard in almost completing the choreography for the opener.  It is super fun and exciting.

Again I want to apologize for not having a calendar and fee information to you sooner.  The district has been installing a new network and so printing has been a problem.  Also with the bandhall having new flooring installed as well things have been pretty crazy.

So, I will post the Football Game schedule and fees here on the blog.

KHS BAND & FOOTBALL GAME & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
8/21        Spirit Spectacular       Leo Buckley
8/27        KHS vs EHS             Leo Buckley
9/4          KHS vs SHS             Leo Buckley
9/11        KHS vs HHHS         Leo Buckley
9/17        KHS vs Round Rock McNeil  Leo Buckley
9/24        KHS vs Del Valle     Cardinal Stadium
10/2        CTMC                       Leo Buckley
10/8        KHS vs Waco University    Leo Buckley
10/09      Marching Contest         TBA
10/15      KHS vs Waco High    Waco ISD Stadium
10/16      UIL Marching Contest   Waco ISD Stadium
10/21      KHS vs Stephenville      Leo Buckley
11/4        KHS vs Waco Midway  Leo Buckley

KHS Color Guard Marching Band Fees

Guard fees can be paid to the cashier at Killeen HS after August 17th.  Fees can be paid with cash, check, money order or credit/debit card.  All check at to be made to KHS Band. 

Jacket                                     $55.00

Shoes                                     $29.75**

Duffle Bag                             $23.25**

Equipment Bag                      $22.00**

Rain Coat                               $11.50**

Dance Pants                           $25.00

Wig Liner                               $3.00

Band Show Sheet                  $16.00

Water Coolers                        $10.00**

Total (new member)            $195.50

Total (returns not need ** items)  $99.00

** = do not need if still have from last year, all new members will need this item.  

Hope everyone has a super weekend and see you all next week.  If you have any question please email me at tammy.hench@killeenisd.org or call 254.336.0445.  

Time for Summer Band Camp

I hope everyone has had an amazing summer.  Sorry for the delay in the summer band times.  I just got the calendar.  Please remind each other of the time and dates.  Also share with the new members the blog address.  I will also be mailing home a packet of information next week.  Again, I hope everyone has a great rest of the summer.

Here is the dates and times for summer band:

July 28th & 29th      Officers report  9 am - 1 pm
July 30th                  All Members 8 am - noon
August 2nd - 5th      Summer Band Rehearsal 8am to 12pm; 2pm - 4pm
August 6th               Summer Band Rehearsal 8am to 12pm ; 2pm - 4pm

August 9th - 12th     Summer Band Rehearsal 8am to 12pm; 2pm - 4pm

August 13th             Summer Band Rehearsal 8am to 12pm ; 2pm - 4pm 

August 16th - 17th   Summer Band Rehearsal 5 pm to 8 pm

August 18th             No Rehearsal

August 19th             Summer Band Rehearsal 5 pm - 8 pm

August 20th             Summer Band Rehearsal 8 am - 1 pm

August 21st              SPIRIT SPECTACULAR 

FYI - If anyone is interested in attending the DCI Event with the band on July 25th in San Antonio they should contact Mr Gregg or the Drum Majors.  The trip will cost $40.00 (cash, check, or money order payable to KHS BAND) and can be mailed or dropped off at KHS, 500 North 38th Street 76543.
They will be taking a bus and encourage everyone to come.  They need at least 40 people to make this trip happen.  Times for when we leave and come back will be announced at a later time.  If you would like to attend please call one of the drum majors.  Jessica Rodriguez (254) 702 0352 or Jade Labrado (254) 462-7888.  Thanks!