Marching Band Members and Parents,
This is a huge update with TONS of information, so if there has ever been a time to truly READ ALL THE WORDS, that time is now!
Between 6ABC and another fantastic home show, last week was certainly one to remember. Thank you to all who were involved with making the week a huge success - it makes me incredibly proud to see our band community firing on all cylinders to host such successful events.
6ABC Article (our performance was very much for the live audience of TONS of executives, but more footage and interviews were taken that will be rolled out leading up to Thanksgiving)
WELCOME TO NATIONALS WEEK. All of your work, all of the hours, all of your sacrifice has lead you to this moment. Everything we have done is all about the JOURNEY - this may be the end of the journey for Dreadnoughtus (MB show), but it's only the beginning of the legacy. How do you want this show to be remembered? SPRINT TO THE FINISH LINE AND BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF YOU CAN BE.
-Mr. Massaro
This Week's Schedule
Tuesday - after school rehearsal, pickup 6:00 PM
*DRUMLINE: L1 - cadence for Logan Students Welcome: North Courtyard, 11 AM (forreal this time)
HS Open House after rehearsal - students involved should stay after and plan accordingly.
We will be holding a LOST AND FOUND CLEANOUT at dismissal. Anything not claimed will be donated or discarded.
WEDNESDAY - after school rehearsal, pickup 6:00 PM
NHS Trunk or Treat at 6:30 PM - students involved should plan accordingly. Plan to avoid K-1 (the main parking lot) during pickup.
Thursday - off, Happy Halloween!
Friday - Away Playoff Game at Howell HS/Sectional Rehearsals
FRONT ENSEMBLE/GUARD: rehearsal 3-6 (load equipment into MS West Gym before dismissal)
Hornline/Battery
After school - eat/break (Wawa runs permitted, 2 TO A CAR. Eating in cafeteria ONLY.)
4:00 PM - load buses (not returning to HS at end of night - bring everything)
ASAP PM - depart Kingsway
5:45~ PM - arrive at Howell/dress/unload/take seats
6:30 PM - game begins
10:00 PM~ - game ends/load buses/depart
11:15 PM - arrive at MIDDLE SCHOOL/unload/dismissal
Saturday - Rehearsal/Nationals Sendoff Show: 10 AM-5:30 PM (times adjusted)
The KEF Craft Fair will be occurring from 9-3. We will not have access to the high school building or band room. Drop off in the AM at the Middle School West Gym.
10:00 AM - Rehearsal begins
1:00 PM - lunch in stadium (bring)
2:00 PM - full ensemble rehearsal begins - all friends and family welcome!
4:45 PM - final run through in stadium
5:00 PM - rehearsal ends, fully load both trucks (can return to band room)
5:30 PM - dismissal
Sunday - USBANDS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT J. BIRNEY CRUM STADIUM IN ALLENTOWN, PA
CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW SCHEDULE - 2027 Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18104
12:00 PM - report time
12:15 PM - load buses
12:45 PM - depart Kingsway
2:30 PM - arrive at Allentown/bathrooms
2:45 PM - Picnic in the Park! Lunch provided
4:00 PM - warmup
6:00 PM - move (BEWARE OF THE HILL)
6:15 PM - gate
6:30 PM - THE FINAL DREADNOUGHTUS // FEARS NOTHING
after show - pictures/load/change/watch other 5A bands
8:15 PM - awards (band meeting at buses after)
9:15 PM~ - depart Allentown
11:00~ PM - arrive at Kingsway/unload/uniform checks
11:15~ PM - DISMISSAL/FALL BREAK
Order before Tuesday 11/12 to get your merch in time for the holidays.
Looking Ahead - Parade Season (Remaining Dates)
Further details, including hotel room sign ups, will be communicated in next week's update.
Fri 11/8 - possible football playoffs
Tues 11/12 - after school parade rehearsal
Thurs 11/14 - after school parade rehearsal
Fri 11/15 - possible football playoffs
Tues 11/19 - after school parade rehearsal
Thurs 11/21 - after school parade rehearsal
Fri 11/22 - possible football playoffs
Tues 11/26 - after school parade rehearsal
Weds 11/27 - after school rehearsal/DAVE N BUSTERS/OVERNIGHT TRIP!!
Thurs 11/28 - PHILLY THANKSGIVING PARADE - TELEVISED ON 6ABC! GO BIRDS
Sat 11/30 - Swedesboro Christmas parade (1 PM step off)
Sun 12/1 - LOGAN CHRISTMAS PARADE (5 PM step off). FINAL EVENT!
Indoor Percussion and Color Guard
Indoor Color Guard Interest Form
Indoor Percussion Interest Form
Information regarding audition signups for Indoor Percussion and Color Guard was emailed to students from Jay Bruner two weeks ago. An informational meeting for interested students and parents will be held on Monday, 11/11 at 6 PM. Auditions begin on Saturday 11/16 - ALL STUDENTS MUST BE CLEARED FOR WINTER SPORTS BY THEIR AUDITION. Sign up instructions are in the interest forms. Please contact Jay Bruner (brunerj@krsd.us), Sasha Keating, (keatinga@krsd.us) or Brigette Laramee (larameeb@krsd.us) with further questions.