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Hampton Middle School Bands 2017-2018

Dear Band Members and Parents, Welcome to a special and exciting year in the HMS bands! We have a lot of plans and fun ahead. Below you will find vital information to the program. Please read it carefully and don’t forget to mark all the dates on your calendar. The key to our success is a team effort by the staff, students and teachers. Help us to continue our tradition of excellence in the Hampton Bands!

> Phone: (412) 486-6000 Extension 2014 E-Mail: parker@ht-sd.org
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__HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA NEWS:__ The 8th grade band will represent the Middle School by performing. Where: Hampton HIGH School When: Saturday, December 2 Time: 10:30am in High School Band Room Performance: 11:00-11:30 am in the auxiliary gym. Side by side with 5th grade: 12:00-12:15pm

__HAMPTON HUES AND HARMONY SHOW__ The HMS Jazz Band will represent the Middle School by performing. Where: Hampton HIGH School When: TBA Time: TBA Performance: TBA

SPECIAL NOTE TO 8 TH GRADE BAND MEMBERS: 201 7 Freshman Mini-Camp will be ** : Wednesday, May 23 / 3PM - 5:30PM Thursday, May 24 / 3PM - 5:30PM Tuesday, May 29 / 3PM - 5:30PM Wednesday, May 30 / 3PM - 5:30PM

Band Camp will begin on Monday, July 30. Families must take vacations between June 8 and July 29. (Did you write that on your calendar yet?)

6 th & 7 th grade band students WILL be turning in practice charts this year. The 8 th Grade Band will NOT be turning in practice charts this year. Please encourage your children to practice for the good of the group.

Lurrene Parker Hampton MS Band Director 412.486.6000 X 2014 parker@ht-sd.org

PERFORMANCE DATES 2017-2018
** Dec 2 Holiday extravaganza performance at HHS 11am **
 * Oct. 14 . HAEE Walk/Run (Combined 7 th & 8 th Grade Bands perform early in AM) **
 * Dec5 . 7 th & 8 th Grade Band Winter Concert at HMS – 7:00 **
 * Dec. 6 . 5 th & 6 th Grade Band Winter Concert at HMS –7:0 **
 * Feb. 28 6 th, 7 th & 8 th Grade Pops Concert at HMS – 7:00 **
 * May15 . 5 th & 6 th Grade Band Spring Concert at HMS – 7:00 **
 * May 17 . 7 th & 8 th Grade Band & HMS Symphonic Band Concert at HMS – 7:00 **
 * May 25 8 th grade music students perform at Highnote Music Festival at CMU **
 * (during school day until 9:30pm) **

Boys: Black pants, white shirt, tie (optional) dress shoes. Girls: Black pants, white shirt, dress shoes. //Please note change: pants only!//
 * Appropriate concert attire for all HMS Bands is required for all concerts:



In this Wiki you will find vital information to the program. Please read it carefully and don’t forget to mark all the dates on your calendar. The key to our success is a team effort by the staff, students and teachers. Help us to continue our tradition of excellence in the Hampton Bands!