Friday’s Game vs. Eustace (8th Grade Band Night) and Mabank Contest Saturday October 13th

Friday’s Game is here in Kemp.

Band Hall will be open after school for individual/section practice.

Band shirt, band shorts and black socks

Students need to be dressed out in uniform ready to go before 5:30pm

5:30pm We will start practice with our 8th graders for 8th grade band night.

Game starts at 7:30pm

We are watching the weather closely. Any changes will be posted on remind.

We will feed meal deals to students that ordered them regardless of the rain situation.

 

SATURDAY’S CONTEST IN MABANK

Students need to eat breakfast BEFORE they arrive to the band hall.  Students need to bring money for concessions that day.

9:30am Doors open at the Band Hall (colorguard will arrive earlier at Miss Delgado’s request)

10:00am Practice on the field for a couple of run throughs.  Then pack up the trailer and head to Mabank.

1:00pm Warm-up

1:45pm performance

Announcements of rankings will be around 5:45-6:15pm

If we make the finals, we will perform again within the window of 7:00 to 9:15pm.  Final rankings would be around 9:45pm.  Students should be home around 10:30pm

If we don’t make finals, we’ll be home around 6:30pm.

Parents may attend. There is an admission fee.  After final performances, parents may check out their child through the directors.

RAIN PLANS FOR SATURDAY

As rain is again a major possibility so plans may change. If that is the case, we would still go and do an indoor performance. We will keep you posted via Remind.

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8th Grade Night- Friday Oct. 12th

8th grade night is this Friday, October 12th. This is an amazing and fun opportunity for the 8th graders to experience playing at a Varsity football game with the High School Band.

What is 8th Grade Band Night?

• An opportunity for 8th grade students to experience what it’s like to be in the High School Band.
• Creates friendships that carry on throughout their High School Careers.
• Helps bridge the gap between Junior High and High School Band.
• Students will experience performing on the football field alongside the High School Band.

All eligible 8th graders are expected to be in attendance. This event counts as a performance grade and is also the 9 weeks final test. Ineligible students will need to complete an alternate assignment in order to meet the grade requirement.

Transportation will be provided after school for those students that do not have a ride to the High School. All students must be at the High School Band Hall no later than 5:30pm.

Date:  This Friday, October 12th

Time (estimate): 5:30pm to 10:30pm- end time depends on the pace of the game

Location: Kemp High School

Attire: Kemp JH Band Polo, blue jeans, and tennis shoes

Tickets: Student entry is FREE. Parents would need to purchase tickets to the game.

Food: The cost is $5 and covers a sandwich from Heritage Market, chips, candy, and water. Students wanting to purchase a meal deal will need to turn in order forms by Thursday during band class.

*If you have any questions or concerns please email: natali.delgado@kempisd.org or call: 903.498.1334.

Updated October/November Calendar 10-9-18

Visual October-November 2018 calendar

Mesquite Marching Festival Saturday Oct 6th

Mesquite Marching Festival Contest

Mesquite Memorial Stadium

Saturday October 6th

Itinerary

******Colorguard arrives at 6:00am for hair and makeup************

 

8:00a.m.               Arrive at the HS Band Hall (eat breakfast before you come)

Have Band shirt, shorts and black socks already on.

Head out to the field to practice.

9:00a.m.               Load trailer and put on full uniform, grab your sack lunch from Boosters

10:00a.m.            Depart for Mesquite Memorial Stadium

11:00a.m.            Arrive, unload and move to warmup

12:10p.m.            Warmup

12:40p.m.              Leave Warm Up

1:00p.m.              Performance

1:30p.m.              Load trailer, hang up uniforms, return to home stands, watch bands

You may bring money for food/drink at concession stand

4:00p.m.            Load buses and head to CiCi’s Pizza.

5:15p.m.              Load buses and head back to the stadium

6:00p.m.              2A/3A/4A Announcement of ratings

6:30p.m.              Load buses and head home

7:15p.m.              Arrive home, hang up uniform, unload equipment, clean band hall and                                  go home

 

Weather may be a factor during the day. We will adjust schedule as needed if that occurs. All changes will be posted on Remind.

High School Band upcoming events…in an easy to see calendar…click the link…Updated 10-3-18

Visual October-November 2018 calendar

Football game Friday here vs. Dallas Christian

The game for this Friday is at home vs Dallas Christian.

The band hall will be open right after school for sectionals and individual practice. Be ready in your band shirt, band shorts and black socks.

Bring your $5 for your meal deal if you haven’t already.

We’ll start full band rehearsal at 5:30pm.

Trooping will begin around 7:00pm. 

Game starts at 7:30pm.

Halftime around 8:15-8:45.

Game ends around 10:00-10:30pm.

Students need to put away uniform, equipment and clean the band hall before they leave.

Please be ready to pick up students in the front of the high school.

Friday’s Game is now on THURSDAY!!!

Due to weather concerns for Friday…this week’s game has been moved to THURSDAY the 20th. This is still a performance and is required.

Make sure you have your band shirt, band shorts and black socks.

We will meet right after school for full band practice. No one should leave the school. Head straight to the band hall. We will be going to the field after school lets out. We will make some run throughs then come back inside to go through some stand tunes and the banner.

We will then start gearing up in FULL UNIFORM for this game.

GAME TIME IS 7:00pm this week. We will troop before 6:30pm. Halftime will be closer to 8:00pm.

As soon as the game is done, we need to hang up uniforms properly, put away all equipment and roll out as soon as possible. THERE IS STILL SCHOOL ON FRIDAY!!!!!

Everyone needs to be in attendance on Friday for classes as several students need to get or keep their grades up before the big UIL eligibility check on Oct. 5th. Since the game is now on Thursday night, we will have a normal class time start on Friday at 7:50am.

Drumline will practice after school on Friday to get ready for their contest on Saturday.

Contact Mr. Christy if you have any questions.

Drums On Point Contest Sat, Sep. 22nd

Saturday the 22nd is for percussion, drum majors and pit crew. This will be at Wills Point high school. Pit crew will wear a Kemp band shirt. Performing members will be wearing uniforms (band shirt, band shorts, and black socks should be worn underneath). Bring 6 dollars for meal deal and/or other money for foods and merchandise.

1:00pm report to band hall/rehearsal

3:00pm load and depart

3:45pm arrive and unload

4:30pm warm up

5:30pm performance

6:00pm load trailer and watch performances

8:30pm awards

9:00 depart for Kemp

10:00pm arrive home, unload and go home

We will post adjusted times on Remind

Performance schedule- DoP18 Schedule

Football game in Waxahachie

BRING YOUR MEAL DEAL MONEY! Make sure you have band shirt, band shorts and black socks. We are not wearing full uniforms this Friday due to possible rain…again…bibbers on deck

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR MEAL DEAL MONEY!!!!!!!!!!

FRIDAY ITINERARY
Friday Sept. 14 2018
KEMP at WAXAHACHIE LIFE

3:41pm Report to HS Band Hall to rehearse
4:45pm Load Trailer,
(Band Shirt, Band Shorts, Black Socks and Marching Shoes)

We will wear bibbers.

5:30pm Load Buses and depart
6:30pm Arrive in Waxahachie, Unload Equipment
6:45pm Line up and enter Stadium for set up and warm up
7:15pm School Song and Fight Song
7:30pm Kick Off
8:30pmish Half Time
10:15pmish End of Game, Load Equipment
10:45pmish Depart for Kemp ISD
11:45pmish Arrive in Kemp, Unload Equipment, Go Home!

Friday’s Game vs. Mabank

The game for this Friday is at home vs Mabank.

It is also Senior Night.

The band hall will be open right after school for sectionals and individual practice. Be ready in your band shirt, band shorts and black socks. We will also be wearing bibbers this evening…not full uniform.

Bring your $5 for your meal deal if you haven’t already.

We’ll start full band rehearsal at 4:45.

Trooping will begin around 6:15pm. Seniors will then line up for recognition starting at 6:30pm

Game starts at 7:30pm.

Halftime around 8:15-8:45.

Game ends around 10:00-10:30pm.

Students need to put away uniform, equipment and clean the band hall before they leave.

Please be ready to pick up students in the front of the high school.