Announcements & Events
Announcements & Events
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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
Dress nice!
There are no physical tickets - there will be a check-in table outside of the IRCC Colony Hall
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 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
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