Lots of information included below so please read!
We have had some critical construction issues with our “vintage” building that has led to us using Arnold Middle School for summer band at least until August 2nd. Thanks for being patient with us! This plan was just made recently, so I have delayed sending out logistics for this week.
- Drop off at Arnold Middle School main drive thru line off Telge. Please “do it right” by having your students holding most of their belongings to exit the vehicle promptly, and always pull your car up as FAR along the sidewalk as possible so others can pull in!
- Student drivers can park in the Cy-fair gym parking lot, this is located directly behind Arnold.
- No students are currently allowed in the Cy-Fair building as it is a construction zone.
Is your child ready for band?
- Have you registered for band? (last may)
- Do you owe any past due band fees from last year? Email treasurer@cyfairband.org
- Physical Forms are due! Bring them with you to turn in. On August 1st, any band student without a physical form will not be allowed to rehearse and will be sent home. This form must be completed by a physician on the CFISD Form. If you completed your physical on campus back in April, the athletic department will forward your form to the band.
- We will always rehearse despite the weather! Even if it looks like rain, assume rehearsal will always resume. We will likely work indoors, and if it is safe, rehearse outside in light rain. If it is safe to travel to school, we will hold rehearsal!
Our drum majors made a fun video a few years ago with some helpful info
We begin full marching band rehearsals tomorrow, Wednesday the 24th. This will involve an 7am-11am block and from 12-3. Times for Percussion and Color Guard might differ from the band, please continue to refer to communication from your directors of those groups. Our campus is experiencing construction remodeling at this time, Students should bring a sack lunch to eat in the cafeteria from 11-12. Older students who drive might be leaving campus to eat lunch. Parents of younger students, please let your child know your expectations on riding with older students to lunch etc.
Beginning Wednesday July 24th, we will take over a week to acclimate to the heat by gradually introducing our outside rehearsals from 2 hours the first day to 4 hours on August 1st. Please prepare your student now by:
- Taking outside walks in the late mornings, expose them to heat gradually
- Applying sunscreen for all outside rehearsals
- Drinking plenty of water at night to hydrate for the following day
- Beginning each day with a full water jug with ice to drink throughout the day (refills available)
- Eating breakfast each morning that does not involve greasy foods or heavy dairy content
Each day your child should be wearing comfortable athletic shoes with socks, athletic shorts, and a cool dry fit t-shirt. Hats are beneficial to stay cool and protect from the sun and sunglasses are acceptable. No sandals, crocs, flip flops, or jeans please!.
Attendance- All rehearsals are mandatory and very crucial to your students’ (and our program’s) success. We are in full production mode for our fall competition show and there is no possibility to make up any instructional time that is missed. Please honor this with having your child present at all rehearsals. Excused absences are restricted to extreme family emergencies or personal illness. No absence should occur without prior communication to Mr. Gonzalez at guillermo.gonzalez@cfisd.net
Performance Assignments- All members of the marching band perform at rehearsals, football games and competitions. Some of our newest and/or less experienced members might be assigned an alternate field position for competition. These positions might be very temporary. This will be an on going evaluation and might be based on available positions. These assignments are based on but not limited to:
Attendance, Academic Eligibility, Musical Skill, Visual Skill, Work Ethic, Attitude, Quality and Punctuality of Video and Testing Assignments.
No matter what performance assignment is initially given, all members qualify for and participate in the Varsity Marching Band.
This year will be another amazing and memorable year in the Cy-Fair Band!