Marching Band this Wednesday

Due to stadium usage, Marching Band Rehearsal will be held Wednesday night from 6:00–9:00 PM this week. This adjustment has been on the calendar since April.

Colorguard will rehearse Tuesday from 6:00–9:00 PM.

Please check with your section leaders for any updates or changes to sectional times this week.

Thank you for your flexibility and commitment!

Senior Night – Band Parents – 10/24/25

Senior Band Parents, please report to the northwest track chute (by the concessions stand) with 3:00 remaining in the 2nd quarter for the Senior Night Presentation.

🎃 Marching Band Trunk or Treat! 🎃

Get ready for some spooky fun! Following marching band rehearsal on Tuesday, October 28, we’ll be hosting a Trunk or Treat right in the CSHS parking lot. Decorate your car, bring candy, and enjoy treats and games with your fellow band members!

🕒 When: Tuesday, October 28 — immediately after rehearsal
📍 Where: CSHS parking lot

Costumes encouraged! Come join the fun and celebrate the season with your marching band family.

Football Playoff Potential Announcement

With our football team’s continued success, there is now the potential for playoff games at the end of October and early November!

Here’s what that means for the band:

🎺 If Cedar Springs hosts a playoff game:

• The full marching band will be in attendance in full uniform.

• We will perform our competitive show at halftime if the game takes place before State Finals, and our pop music show if the game is after State Finals.

🥁 If Cedar Springs travels for a playoff game:

• A volunteer pep band will attend.

• This will be a Cedar gear / stands-only performance (no uniforms or field show).

🏆 If the band qualifies for State Finals:

• The band will not attend a football game on the day of the Marching Band State Championships, nor the Friday night before, due to timing and travel requirements.

📅 More details will be shared as soon as we have them.
Playoff schedules are often finalized late Sunday nights—thank you for your flexibility and continued support!

Competition Student Release Process

Students who plan to leave a competition with a parent or guardian must complete the Competition Student Release Form before departure.

• Release forms are available in the band room.

• The signed form must be turned in before boarding the bus for that competition.

• Following our performance, students and parents must be seen leaving the event together before the student is officially released.

This process ensures the safety and accountability of all band members. Thank you for following these procedures and helping us keep everyone safe and organized!

🎉 Marching Band Banquet – Save the Date! 🎉

We’re bringing back a tradition last seen in 2019! Join us on Monday, November 10, starting at 6:00 PM at Cedar Springs High School as we celebrate our Marching Red Hawks and the 2025 marching band season.

✨ Come ready for an evening of fun, recognition, and memories with your fellow band members.

• Freshmen and Sophomores: bring a main dish or a large pizza

• Juniors and Seniors: bring a salad or dessert

Additional Opportunities

🎶 CMU Instrumental Workshop 2025 🎶

📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Central Michigan University – Mount Pleasant, MI

Are you ready to take your playing to the next level? Come spend a day at Central Michigan University’s Instrumental Workshop!

You’ll work directly with CMU’s world-class faculty on your instrument through:
✅ Masterclasses & clinics
✅ Ensemble playing tips
✅ Performance feedback
✅ A chance to experience college-level music making

This workshop is open to woodwind, brass, string, percussion, and piano students.

🗓 Registration deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025
💻 Details & sign-up: CMU Instrumental Workshop 2025

👉 Talk to your director if you’re interested in attending!

Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills, meet other passionate musicians, and get a taste of life as a CMU Chippewa!

🎉 SENIOR NIGHT/8th GRADE NIGHT — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 🎉

Cedar Springs vs. Coopersville

Come cheer on your Red Hawks and enjoy a night of school spirit, great football, and The Reclamation Project at halftime! Let’s pack the stands and show what Cedar Springs pride looks and sounds like!

High School Band Schedule

5:00pm — Arrive at CSHS Band Room

• Eat dinner before you arrive

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

• Bring: instrument, music, black t-shirt with sleeves, athletic shorts/pants (no denim)

5:30pm — Section Circles w/8th Grade Band. Meet/reconnect with your 8th Grade buddies.
5:45pm — Music Warm-Up
6:15pm — Stands Prep
6:30pm — March to the Stadium
6:40pm — Pregame Performance
7:00pm — Kickoff — Go Red Hawks!

Halftime: Senior Band Presentation & The Reclamation Project (HS Band only)
3rd Quarter: Concessions available — students must be ready to play again at 0:00 in the 3rd quarter.

Students are required to stay for the entire game.

Postgame

After the game, all students return to the band room for postgame huddle and dismissal.
Before dismissal, the following must be completed:
✅ Band section of the stands is free of all garbage and debris
✅ All equipment is properly put away
✅ Band room is ready for Monday classes
✅ All uniforms and components are stowed correctly

Celebrate our Marching Red Hawks Class of 2026 and give our Class of 2030 a glimpse of high school band. 

Band Pictures

Douglas Photography is good, but they're not that fast. Here are some pictures of Game 1, courtesy of H, as well as Media Day pictures of our seniors.

Media Day Pictures (Seniors) 

First Game Pictures 

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. 

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Volunteer Opportunities! 🎶

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Volunteer Opportunities! 🎶

The Cedar Springs Music Boosters are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to fill the following positions for the 2026–2027 school year:

• Student Activities

• Secretary

• Two Fundraising Coordinators

If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please contact Susan Colombo at 📧 csbandboosters@gmail.com.

Not ready for a board position? That’s okay! We always welcome volunteers. There are many opportunities to support our music students and programs throughout the year.

✨ Music Booster meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month—come join us and see how you can get involved!

Together, we can make a lasting impact on our music programs and students.

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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