Copley High School Bands

Copley High School Band
Blurb 8/3/26

Weekly Planner

Monday 8/3 : None

Tuesday 8/4: Post-Camp Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 PM

Wednesday 8/5: Post-Camp Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 PM

Thursday 8/6: Post-Camp Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 PM

Friday 8/7: Post-Camp Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 10-13; Post-camp Rehearsals 5:30-8:30 PM
Friday, August 14 - SPIRITWEAR ONLINE ORDERS DUE!
Monday, August 17 - Rehearsal 3:00-5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 19 - First Day of School AND Band Picture Day!

2026 RISE Spiritwear!

ALL COMPETITIVE MARCHING BAND STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A SHORT-SLEEVED SHOW SHIRT, SO YOU DON'T NEED TO ORDER ONE. IF STUDENTS OR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS WOULD LIKE AN ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT, A LONG-SLEEVED TEE, CREW NECK SWEATSHIRT, OR HOODIE, ORDER USING OUR ONLINE STORE. ONLINE STORE WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14!

Band Camp Thank-Yous!

MANY thanks to all the volunteers who made band camp a success!

Mrs. Hart and all the WONDERFUL Lunch Volunteers for prepping and serving the yummy lunches!
Mrs. Ingratta, Mrs. Armelie, and the AMAZING Uniform fitting helpers for making sure we're set up to look sharp!
The MANY parents who signed up and donated SECTION SNACKS each day - the students were well-fed!
MORE parents who donated supplies for our Buddy/Mentorship program this week!
Our Student Leadership Team for coming up with a fun Spirit Week, leading games and stretches, doing a great job with squad time, and setting a great example for all of our students!
Our Music Booster Exec Board, led by Mrs. Estephan, and our fabulous Treasurer, Mrs. Dodson, for their consistent support.
Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Custodial Staff for having the facilities ready for us to be in the building early!
Our staff for creating a climate in which students feel confident and resilient.

ATTENTION ALL WOODWIND & BRASS PLAYERS!

You are required to have a lyre/flip folder to aid in music memorization before Band Camp. Please order yours in plenty of time! Here is a document that shows you EXACTLY what you need, with links to order!

Percussionists and Drum Majors should purchase a 3-ring binder (about 1 inch wide) and sheet protectors for their music.

Marching Band ABSENCES

Marching band is, by its very nature, a group effort, and it is VERY difficult for the group to make progress when students are absent, especially for long periods of time. We work hard to keep MOST of the summer free for most of our students, so that we can have ALL our students present when we return.

However, we know that absences are inevitable. If you know you will be absent for a rehearsal or performance, please HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN fill out THIS ABSENCE FORM as early as possible. FILLING OUT THE ABSENCE FORM DOES NOT MEAN THE ABSENCE WILL BE EXCUSED; IT MERELY HELPS STAFF PLAN FOR REHEARSALS. For information about excused vs. unexcused absences, please read the instructions on the absence form.

SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A FALL, SCHOOL-AFFILIATED SPORT, AND THERE IS A DIRECT CONFLICT BETWEEN A BAND ACTIVITY AND YOUR SPORT, PLEASE EMAIL MR. FOSTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HE WILL WORK WITH YOUR COACH TO ARRANGE A SUITABLE COMPROMISE.

FALL Concessions Volunteers

The Music Boosters need YOUR help working in the concession stand at football, soccer, and volleyball games this Fall! Grab a friend and come meet other band parents while you help the Music Boosters raise funds for our music program. Use THIS SIGNUP GENIUS to sign up!

Any adult who would like to volunteer is welcome at any time, and high school students who need volunteer hours are also welcome to volunteer in the concession stand. Let's see if we can generate some section spirit, and parents can come and meet other parents from their children's section!

Events the week of 8/17-8/21 (Th Soccer/Volleyball, Home Football on Friday) - SAXOPHONES & CLARINETS

Week of 8/24-8/29 (W-Soccer/Th-Volley, Home Football on Friday, Sat-Soccer) - FLUTES & TRUMPETS

Week of 8/31-9/4 (M/T/Th - Soccer, Home Football on Friday) - PERCUSSION & TUBAS

Week of 9/8-9/12 (T/W/Th/Sat Volleyball or Soccer) - No home football game, but still lots of help needed!

Week of 9/14-9/18 (W/Th - Soccer/Volley, Home Football on Friday) - COLORGUARD & HORNS

Week of 9/21-9/24 (T-Soccer, W/Th - Volleyball) - No home football game, but still lots of help needed!

Week of 9/28-10/1 (M/T/Th - Soccer, Volley) - No home football game, but still lots of help needed!

Week of 10/5-10/9 (W-Soccer, Th-Volley, Home Football on Friday) - TROMBONES, BARITONES & DRUM MAJORS

Week of 10/12-10/16 (M/T Soccer, Home Football Senior Night on Friday) - PARENTS OF FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS

Honors (Competitive) Marching Band Schedule

Pre-Camp Rehearsals: July 22-24, 5:30-8:30 PM

Band Camp (at the high school): July 27-31, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Parent Preview 7/31, 5:00-6:00)

Post-Camp Rehearsals: August 4-7, August 10-13, 5:30-8:30 PM

Monday, August 17, 3:00-5:00 PM

August 19 - PICTURE DAY - during mods 14-15 through 3:30.

Beginning on August 19 and continuing through November 9 (or Nov 2, depending on which week of OMEA State Marching Band Finals we attend), we will follow the following weekly schedule:

Monday - Regular rehearsals during the band period; no extended day rehearsal.

Tuesday - Regular rehearsal during the band period EXTENDED until 3:00.

Wednesday - Regular rehearsal during the band period EXTENDED until 3:00.

Thursday - Regular rehearsal during the band period EXTENDED until 4:00.

Friday - Regular rehearsals during the band period; no extended day rehearsal.

Performances:

Fri 8/21 Streetsboro CHS 7:00pm

Fri 8/28 Firestone (8th Grade Night) CHS 7:00pm

Fri 9/4 Garfield CHS 7:00pm

Thu 9/10 Kenston Kenston 7:00pm

Fri 9/18 Revere (Homecoming) CHS 7:00pm

Fri 9/25 Barberton Barberton 7:00pm

Sat 9/26 OMEA Competition TBD TBD

Fri 10/2 Brecksville Brecksville 7:00pm

Sat 10/3 OSU Buckeye Invitational Ohio Stadium TBD

Fri 10/9 Twinsburg CHS 7:00pm

Fri 10/16 Mayfield (Senior Night) CHS 7:00pm

Sat 10/17 Copley Band Invitational CHS ALL DAY

Fri 10/23 Aurora Aurora 7:00pm

10/31 OR 11/7 OMEA State Marching Band Finals Columbus or Medina TBD

ALL STUDENTS WILL BEGIN CONCERT BAND AFTER MARCHING SEASON IS OVER (EARLY TO MID-NOVEMBER)

Marching Band Fundamentals Schedule

No Summer Commitments, EXCEPT COMING IN AT SOMETIME BETWEEN 1:00-4:00 JULY 27-31 FOR A UNIFORM FITTING (PARENTS, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION).

Beginning on August 19th (students’ first day of school):

Monday - Friday: Rehearsals during mods 14-15 of the school day (1:40-2:25)

Likely Performances:

Fri 9/18 Revere (Homecoming) CHS 7:00pm (report time will be earlier)

Fri 10/9 Twinsburg CHS 7:00pm (report time will be earlier)

Fri 10/16 Mayfield (Senior Night) CHS 7:00pm (report time will be earlier)

****All Fundamentals students are required to attend ONE of the 4 marching band competitions as helpers at some point in the season.

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