Weekly Evening Rehearsal Schedule

• Tuesday — Full Band, 6-9pm, Leadership @ 5:15pm

• Wednesday — Colorguard, 6-9pm

• Thursday — Percussion (Drumline & Front), 6-9pm

Tips for Rehearsal and Season Success

• Start times posted on the calendar and TWIB are “ready to play” times. They are not arrival times. This is true of all events, not just rehearsals. 

• Show up to rehearsal early. Allow enough time to comfortably gather your equipment and materials and head to the field.

• Always have everything you need for rehearsal. Instrument, music/flipbook, dot card, drill chart (leadership), etc. 

• Warm yourself up before Attendance Block. A “cold” fight song is not a good way to start the rehearsal. 

• Leave spaces cleaner than you found it, including the field, band room, drum room, locker room, and any space you find yourself in. 

• COMMUNICATE! Let a director and section leader know if you are absent or late. The more you communicate conflicts ahead of time, the more grace you find. 

• Have a great attitude, work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

• The more you put in, the more you get out. So give 100% every time you're here, and leave a little better than you arrived. 

The group functions efficiently and more positively when we’re all where we’re supposed to be, doing our job and helping each other out. 

Class Routine

Wednesday we start daily band class meetings. Here is how we begin daily class rehearsals:

• 1:27/1:33pm: students are in the band room/drum room gathering equipment and heading to the field. The tardy bell is your “five minute” whistle.

• 1:30/1:36pm: 2 minute whistle from the drum majors. Students are out at the field, warming themselves up, and heading to their Attendance Block Dot.

• 1:32/1:38pm: Fight Song in Attendance Block

While stretches are taking place, drum majors will be going around taking attendance. This attendance is then entered into PowerSchool by the directors. 

School Attendance Policy is in effect starting Wednesday.  If you are missing from class for 10 minutes at any time, you are considered absent from class. 9 or more absences will put you in a probationary status. 13+ absences will result in No Credit for class. 

Official class grades begin on Wednesday. Your attendance and participation in class are part of your Rehearsal Technique grade. You are a part of the team and we need you in with the group all the time. 

The Calendar

All required band commitments were shared on April 16, 2025. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the full calendar on the BAND App or our website. You can also subscribe to the website calendar to keep everything conveniently synced to your phone or device—so you never miss a beat!

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters Meeting 🎶

📅 Thursday, August 21
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Front Four Classrooms – Cedar Springs High School

Why come to a Music Booster Meeting?
✅ Be in the know – Get updates on upcoming events
✅ Have a voice – Share ideas & help make decisions
✅ Support our students – Your involvement helps our band, choir, and elementary music programs shine
✅ Join the community – Meet other music-loving families and have fun while making a difference

Booster meetings happen every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Come be part of something that makes music happen! 🎵

Football Game Day Etiquette

• The band room is for current band students only. This is to keep the room protected and keep traffic flow moving efficiently. 

• The band room doors are locked during Quarters 1, 2 & 4. Please be sure you have everything you need during the game before we march to the stadium. 

• Please eat before you arrive. Concessions get popular in the 3rd Quarter, and you are not guaranteed food. 

• Make sure all sections are back in the stands at 0:00 in the 3rd Quarter. 

• At the end of the night:

  • The band section in stadium is clean before the entire band departs for the band room. The band room will not open until this is complete. 

  • All uniforms are correctly hung up, stored, and taken care of.

  • All equipment is put back in its home.

  • The band room and adjacent rooms (guard, drums, makeup) are ready for next use. 

🎺🏈 Home Football Game – Cedar Springs vs. Avondale

📅 Thursday, August 28
📍 Cedar Springs High School

Come cheer on our Red Hawks as they take on Avondale in our first home football game of the season! The CSHS Marching Band will be bringing the energy all night long, from pregame to postgame.
This is a doubleheader — JV plays before Varsity — so times may shift slightly. Let’s fill the stands with school spirit!

Band Schedule

5:00 PM – Arrive at CSHS Band Room

• Eat dinner before you arrive

• Park/drop off in staff lot and enter through Door 13

• Bring: Instrument, Flip Book, Uniform TBD

5:30 PM – Section Circles
5:45 PM – Music Warm-Up
6:15 PM – Stands Prep
6:30 PM – March to Stadium*
6:40 PM – Pregame*
7:00 PM – Kickoff – Go Red Hawks! 🎉

Halftime – The Reclamation Project performance
3rd Quarter – Concessions available (students must be ready to play at 0:00 in the 3rd quarter)

Postgame – Return to band room for huddle and dismissal. Before dismissal:

• Band section of the stands cleared of all trash

• All equipment put away

• Band room ready for Monday classes

• All uniforms/components properly stowed

*Times subject to change due to doubleheader with JV football.

📣 Attention Marching Red Hawks! 🥁🎺

Make sure you are enrolled in the Marching Band course as part of your class schedule! Marching Band is a curricular class that meets daily during the school day, in addition to our evening rehearsals.

✅ Check your schedule to confirm you're enrolled in the band class.
📧 Contact your counselor ASAP if you need to make the switch.

Being in the class is essential for full participation—don’t miss out on valuable rehearsal time, credits, and the full marching band experience!

🎵 Join the Cedar Springs High School Band App! 🎵

Stay connected, stay informed, and never miss a beat!

All students and families involved in the Cedar Springs High School Band are encouraged to join our official communication app on BAND. This is where we share:
✅ Rehearsal schedules
✅ Performance details
✅ Volunteer sign-ups
✅ Important announcements
✅ Photos, videos, and more!

📱 Click here to join: https://band.us/n/a1a5A6E5zdVaf

Whether you're a student, parent, or booster — if you're part of the band, this app is for YOU!
Let’s make this season our best one yet — together! ❤️🥁🎺

Band Fees and Paperwork

If you have not turned in paperwork or paid your account in full, please do so ASAP. Paperwork and all fees were due May 31, 2025. Please contact a director if you need assistance. 

Mailing Address:

• Cedar Springs Music Boosters 

• PO Box 811, 

• Cedar Springs, MI 49319 

Please only mail to PO Box at this time as directors are not at school to check mail regularly. 

🌼 Lendrick's Mum Fundraiser is Here! 🌼

Support our band students by purchasing beautiful fall mums! This fundraiser is a great way to add color to your porch while helping raise funds for student support.

🗓 Order Deadline: August 26
💳 Payment: Check or PayPal only — no cash accepted

Don’t wait—these gorgeous mums go fast every year! Thank you for your support! 🌺

Questions? Reach out to our fundraiser coordinator.

🎉 Cedar Springs Band Vertical Raise Fundraiser is Coming! 🎉

Get ready to support our incredible band program through our Vertical Raise Fundraiser, launching September 4 and running through October 4!

We’re asking all students to start gathering quality contact information—emails and phone numbers of friends, family, coworkers, neighbors—anyone who might want to support your musical journey. The more quality contacts you have, the more successful we’ll be!

Funds raised go directly toward student support, equipment, travel, and program needs—every dollar makes a difference.

Let’s make this our most successful fundraiser yet! 💪🎶
Kickoff: September 4 | Ends: October 4
Start collecting today!

🎄 Support the Band with Lendrick’s Wreath Fundraiser! 🎄

Get into the holiday spirit while supporting our amazing band students! The Lendrick’s Wreath Fundraiser is now underway, featuring beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths perfect for your home or as gifts.

🛍 All proceeds directly support band student needs—from equipment to experiences that make our program thrive.

📅 Orders are due by October 1
💳 Pay by check or PayPal only – no cash accepted

Help us make this season bright—for you and our band! 🎶
Thank you for your support!

Fundraising Reminder

With fundraising kicking off for the year, here are a few important guidelines to help keep everything running smoothly:

• Submit one payment per order—either one check or one PayPal transaction—made payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters.

  • Checks: Payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters

  • PayPal: Send to csbandboosters@gmail.com

• No cash will be accepted for any fundraisers.

• When turning in your order, place everything in the black box outside the Band Director’s office.

• If you have any questions about fundraising, please reach out to our Fundraising Coordinator, Melissa.

Thank you for your support and attention to these details!

RaiseRight (formerly Scrip)

Use RaiseRight for all your shopping, and support Cedar Springs Music Boosters at no additional charge to you. Visit https://cedarspringsbands.com/raise-right-formerly-scrip/ for details on signing up and earning money for your child. 

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