Islands of Adventure Field Trip (optional) – Saturday, May 9th – 7:00am – 7:00pm

• Universal Orlando Policies for Food, Bags, & Other FAQs: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/policies-restrictions 

• Dress: BPS dress code is in effect, so plan accordingly; you may wish to bring a back-up outfit in case of wet weather or a water-based ride (lockers are available for rental for those who wish to store items throughout the day)

• Behavior/Discipline: all policies of BPS are in effect, so behave accordingly; those who require disciplinary referrals for issues will be dealt with on Monday, May 11 at Viera HS

  • • VHS Band/Orchestra policy for being in Islands of Adventure:

      • • Be in a group of no less than 3 people; NO singles, NO duets - TRIOS or larger are the minimum

        • Do not enter either of the "other" parks (Universal Studios or Epic Universe); VHS students may be in IOA or City Walk, and nowhere else

        • If you have an issue, immediately seek assistance from a park employee

          • • The IOA clinic can be reached by calling 407-224-4228; chaperones will check-in with the clinic regularly to determine if any students need assistance

            • The directors can be reached at 321-426-8822; CALL this number (do not text)

7:00am VHS Band Room opens

7:10am Band/Orchestra attendance taken

7:20am Chaperone for check-in assigned

7:30am Load buses

7:45am Depart for IOA

9:00am Arrive at IOA; exit bus and walk through CityWalk to arrive just outside of IOA entrance

9:15am Tickets will be handed out to chaperones and students

9:30am Enter IOA

5:00pm Begin journey to IOA exit

5:15pm Meet at Starbucks in CityWalk (across from AMC Move Theater); Check-in with your assigned Chaperone

5:30pm Depart for buses; Load buses

6:45pm Arrive at VHS; dismissal immediate!

Who: Any Instrumental Music Student/Color Guard student who sells at least 5 discount cards

- Sign-up begins April 20th - Sign-up ends Monday, April 27. This trip is optional.

Cap: We have room for 100 students.

- If more sign-up, we will create a standby list and possibly order a third bus. 

How: Charter Bus transportation is included in the cost

Cost: $140 per person, $130 per person if you sell 10 or more discount cards

- We take Credit Card (FOCUS), Cash, and Checks made out to “VHS” – DUE BY MAY 1st

- Season Pass Holders pay $40, or $30 if you sell 10+ discount cards

Paperwork: MUST HAVE NOTARIZED OUT-OF-COUNTY FORM ON FILE

- This form was completed by most band students at registration last summer –

orchestra students may need to complete this form

Chaperones:  First 5 chaperones registered are free, email eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org if interested

- after that, chaperones must pay $100 (or $0 with a season pass)

- Please email Mr. Eggen to sign-up (first come, first served): 

eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org 

Please send pictures that you would like to see if the Awards Banquet Slideshow to Mikey DeMarco: 

Join Us for the 2026 VHS Instrumental Music Awards Banquet

Tuesday, May 12

Indian River Colony Club Colony Hall

1936 Freedom Drive

Viera, FL. 32940

• Enter IRCC from the entrance on Murrell Road; tell the security attendant that you are attending the Awards Banquet in Colony Hall and they will let you through

• Parking may be slightly limited - consider carpooling if possible! 

Seating starts at 6pm

Dinner served at 6:30pm

$40 per person - Seniors are free

All students are encouraged to attend

Freshman and Sophomores – Students only (no guests)

Juniors are allowed 2 guests per student

Seniors are allowed unlimited guests

Complete the lower portion of form (see attached PDF) & turn in by Wednesday, April 29;

An invoice will be generated in FOCUS & can be paid by credit card, cash, or check (payable to VHS)

Brass and Woodwinds who will be enrolled in Band in 2026-2027 are asked to attend a music rehearsal on Wednesday, May 13 from 4:15pm to 7:30pm.

Itinerary for Current 8th Graders

4:15pm VMS students meet in VMS Band Room

• Students will need the following:

  • • Flutes, Clarinets, Saxes, Oboes, Bassoons, Trumpets, Trombones: your personal instrument & reeds/accessories

    • Horns, Euphoniums, Tubas: your mouthpiece

    • Anyone who doesn't have an instrument will be given assistance!

4:30pm VHS Band Leaders meet VMS students 

4:45pm VMS students walk over to VHS Auditorium
5:00pm Pizza is served in VHS Cafeteria

5:30pm Clean-up

5:40pm Follow Student Leaders to Auditorium

5:50pm Fundamentals & Warm-Up

6:15pm Dismiss to sectional locations (bring Bluetooth speakers for metronomes)

6:30pm Quick Name Games

6:40pm Review Warm-Up & review "Defense Pack"

7:10pm Clean-up sectional locations; put instruments away

7:20pm Return to Auditorium; announcements & reminders

7:30pm Dismissal from VHS 

Itinerary for Returning VHS Students

4:45pm VHS students arrive on campus

5:00pm Pizza is served in VHS Cafeteria

5:30pm Clean-up

5:40pm Follow Student Leaders to Auditorium

5:50pm Fundamentals & Warm-Up

6:15pm Dismiss to sectional locations (bring Bluetooth speakers for metronomes)

6:30pm Quick Name Games

6:40pm Review Warm-Up & review "Defense Pack"

7:10pm Clean-up sectional locations; put instruments away

7:20pm Return to Auditorium; announcements & reminders

7:30pm Dismissal from VHS 

RETURNING MEMBERS are not required to attend

• The Band Registration Information Form will be made available ro Returning Members to be completed at home or in school

• Uniform and apparel sizing can be completed in school 

• Paperwork will be collected in school and returned later

• Some families may choose to attend in order to have their Out-of-County Paperwork notarized

• Leadership Students should plan to attend to assist

Viera High School Instrumental Music

New Band Member Registration for 2026-2027

Monday, May 18, 2026 4:45pm - 8:00pm

Viera HS Auditorium & Band Room

www.vieramusic.com 

Rising Freshmen and Students New to Viera High School are asked to attend the VHS Band Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Who: Students & their Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

• Returning Members are not required to attend

When: Monday, May 18, 2026

• Recommended Registration Arrival Time (by Last Name)

  • 4:45pm: A - E

  • 5:30pm: F - L

  • 6:15pm: M - S

  • 7:00pm: T - Z

Where: Enter VHS through the Auditorium Lobby 

What: Students & their Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will accomplish the following:

• Collect needed paperwork & fill out permission forms 

  • A Notary Public will be on site to help complete Out-of-County Travel Paperwork

• Fill out the Band’s Information Form to:

  • Collect up-to-date contact information

  • Apparel quantities (shirts, shorts, gloves, shoes, etc.)

  • Determine costs for various items being ordered and other program requirements

• Determine sizes for apparel and Marching Uniforms

• Meet Directors, Staff, Booster Parents, & Student Leadership to help answer questions and prepare for the coming year

Program Costs:

• Costs will be invoiced through FOCUS when Rising Freshmen students are officially “rolled up” to Viera High School

  • Costs can be paid via Credit Card in FOCUS, Cash, or Checks made to “VHS”

  • Cash & Check payments can be brought to the VHS Front Office during Summer Office Hours (place in an envelope with the Student’s name clearly marked)

Questions or issues? Contact a director!

• eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org | dix.maria@brevardschools.org

This is a small excerpt from the “New Members” page found on our program’s website:

Is Marching Band required?

YES, we have co-curricular requirements for all students enrolled in Band Courses 1-6 and/or Instrumental Ensemble 1-4
(Percussion Class). This means that students will be asked to participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day; HOWEVER, the level of participation will differ for several reasons:

8th-Grade Beginners - Students who have been playing an instrument for less than one school-year may not march right away; they will still be taught marching fundamentals at Band Camp & throughout the Fall, and they will be included in all games and performances in some meaningful way. 

All other Band students (2+ years of playing experience) - These students typically are assigned a "spot" in the "Half-Time Show" and would only lose that spot through issues of attendance (excused or unexcused). These students may also serve in Leadership positions as they progress. 

Medical Limitations/Conflicts - Some issues may prevent a student from meaningfully participating in rehearsals and/or performances.  Students with medical & physical limitations and students participating in specific Viera High School sponsored sports should coordinate with a Director to speak about your specific situation and what compromise may be worked out:

• eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org

• dix.maria@brevardschools.org 

Students enrolled in Band Classes (periods 1, 5, & 6) will perform as a combined ensemble at the VHS Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 22. 

• Arrive wearing your performance attire (black tux shirt, all black in general)

  • • BRING WATER & SUN PROTECTION

DETAILS TBA

Band Camp Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year:

• Mon-Fri July 20-24 8:00am-4:00pm

• Mon-Thurs July 27-30 8:00am-4:00pm (we do not meet on Friday, July 31)

• Tuesday, August 4 4:00pm-9:00pm

  • • Rehearsal in Hawks Stadium

• Thursday, August 6 4:00pm-9:00pm - Includes SNEAK PEAK PERFORMANCE in Hawks Stadium at 7:30pm!

The Marching Hawks will participate in a Home Football Scrimmage held on Friday, August 7. Exact details will be forthcoming, but a typical kick-off time for a game is 7:00pm.

The Marching Hawks students will attend the game, but only as a "Pep Band," meaning there will be no halftime performance from the band. 

The Marching Hawks will need volunteers to run the concession stand, and we will ask for game day chaperones as well. 

2026 TENTATIVE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

• 8/7 HOME Green & Gold Scrimmage?

• 8/14 K.O.C. AWAY@ SOUTH LAKE - Marching Hawks will not attend

• 8/21 AWAY@ ROCKLEDGE - Marching Hawks will travel

• 8/28 AWAY@ SEBASTIAN RIVER - Marching Hawks will travel

• 9/4 HOME HERITAGE

• 9/10 (THURSDAY) AWAY@ ##LYMAN - Marching Hawks will not attend

• 9/18 BYE - NO GAME THIS WEEK

• 9/25 AWAY@ CATHOLIC MEMORIAL (BOSTON MA.) 6PM - Marching Hawks will not attend

• 10/2 AWAY@ ##MELBOURNE - Marching Hawks will travel

• 10/9 HOME ##OVIEDO **HOMECOMING**

• 10/16 AWAY@ ##LAKE HOWELL - Marching Hawks will not attend

• 10/23 HOME ##EAST RIVER

• 10/30 HOME MERRITT ISLAND **SENIOR NIGHT**

  • • ##district games