Director’s Update: Aug. 4-8, 2025

By Reed Bailey | August 3, 2025

The semester is officially off in full swing and here are some dates/information to keep in mind. I’m starting this post with information that is important to the whole organization. Marching Band specifics are under this first section.

  • The Cienega Bookstore has asked me to remind everyone that Class & Activity Fees are due by noon on Friday, August 15, 2025. I know this can be a difficult time of year between general school fees, booster fees, class fees, etc. If this deadline will not work for your family, please reach out to the CHS Bookstore to make other arrangements. We’re always as flexible as possible with fees.
  • Your child should have received an email from the boosters (or will receive on by Monday) regarding our first fundraiser. There are many big purchases (including marching band uniforms & travel for the concert ensembles) that we are planning for this year. Please participate in the fundraisers as they are the only way we are able to make these opportunities happen.
  • The first concert of the Fall Semester is currently scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 pm at CHS. We hope to see you there!

Marching Band Important Dates

  • MEET ME IN THE STANDS! This Monday Night! Please attend and find out about parent volunteer opportunities this season. This is also a great opportunity to see what a good Monday night rehearsal looks like for the band and why they are so important to what we do.
  • Copper/Navy Scrimmage: Friday, August 15 (normal home game itinerary will be followed)
  • Saturday Camp: Saturday, August 16 (8 am-12 pm) w/ a fun group activity planned for after

Rehearsal Schedule/Goals:

Monday (0 hour): Start drill to part 1

  • Goal: page 1-5 before 8:40 am

Monday (6-9 pm): Music Review for Part 1/Finish Drill for Part 1

  • Goal: Moving/Blocking to: pages 5-14

Tuesday (0 hour): Review Drill/Finish if necessary

  • moving cleanly through entire segment (pg. 1-14)

Wednesday (0 hour): Inside music rehearsal

  • clean pt. 1 and start aligning with the drill
  • first run of pt. 2

Thursday (0 hour): Review drill, up to tempo

  • run through with audio track/singing parts

Thursday (sectionals 4-6): Music-focused

  • Pt. 1 alignment to drill (complete, checked for a grade)
  • Pt. 2 technical work

Friday: no scheduled events; power-up open for extra practice

Saturday: Drum Corps International World Class Finals!

  • Viewing Party for finals in the band room is optional, but heavily encouraged. This is a great way for your child to see the highest level of the activity in action and get an idea what we are striving towards.
  • Band room will open a little before 6 pm and close after awards (usually 10:30 pm)
  • Bring your own snacks/drinks/pillows/etc.

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