Information given to students Tuesday, March 31: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zva8CtFdCozMS1qv1Y3sEoLRcnj_Xhn3iCZahU-Kl-Q/edit?usp=sharing

Discount Cards are here!

Students are asked to sell at least 5 cards in order to meet the program’s fundraising goals.  Each student will be given 5 cards to start.  Additional cards will be checked out to students as money is turned in.  

Cards are to be sold for $20 each (cash or checks to VHS).  Students may turn in money at any time on or before Monday, April 20th. 

Students must sell 5 cards to be eligible to attend the end-of-the-year trip (Islands of Adventure).  Any student with outstanding debt (cards or cash) after April 20th will be billed for their missing cards via FOCUS.  

Students who sell 10+ cards by 4/20 will receive $10 off the field trip (potentially more for sales above and beyond the norm!) At least the top 3 sellers (program wide) will receive prizes (free trip tickets, etc…).

Parents/Guardians – we need your help!  Please attempt to assist your child in selling the minimum number of cards, but do not delay the process either – selling them at your place of work is WONDERFUL, but it must be done in a timely manner.

Thank you to “alumni parents” Bill & Shari Daniel for once again organizing this fundraiser and thank you to all students and parents in advance for your help.  Good luck selling!

MR. EGGEN & MRS. DIX-LAWVER - eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org  | dix.maria@brevardschools.org  

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

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

- Sign-up begins April 20th - Sign-up ends Friday, May 1st. 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 

DETIALS TBA

Performance time is 3:20pm

Details TBD

DETIALS TBA

DETAILS TBA

Marching Hawk/Band Leadership Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EUXWEO0ilmiI8rZo-avyU1_RjpPJskNJzxNfYmmXPoI/edit?usp=sharing 

Band Leadership descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EUXWEO0ilmiI8rZo-avyU1_RjpPJskNJzxNfYmmXPoI/edit?usp=drive_link

Band Wow Me Project info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wTOwIejWEmaA0woGXwlv0GMjSg1YlxXUhhkp-reVklE/edit?usp=sharing

Brass/WW Recording info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UHB-jzIa1nUtz_injLCZfS3XWbpLbozigRne_yKz0sY/edit?usp=sharing 

Orchestra Leadership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDXVwh8mKpVn-BbGELVE9WOoYeIufnmV8beuacIQTOBI27SA/viewform?usp=publish-editor 

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2026-2027 Marching Hawk Drum Major Audition info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eXao8oR8iF1oamNsa1zqT2H1QhcEemoJ9a0UGdNJdgo/edit?usp=sharing

2026 Viera HS DRUM MAJOR AUDITION

Friday, May 1, 2026 2:30-4:30pm

Fill out a Leadership Application: Just like every other position, please fill out the Leadership Application Form & all other paperwork.

Attend the Group Conducting Audition [after-school Friday, May 1] - all drum major candidates will conduct basic time patterns & a prepared excerpt in a group setting.

- Candidates will be asked to conduct a short musical excerpt ("Hall of the Mountain King"). The score and YouTube audition for this piece can be found on Google Classroom & our website.

Hall of the Mountain King audio: https://www.stantons.com/sheet-music/title/hall-of-the-mountain-king/40002790/?srsltid=AfmBOorec3b_ihAOt4P0FxwRrHXLag8IjTbH1hJZNFYTDP-Eb6AYqTs2

- Candidates will be asked to conduct in various patterns ( 2 | 3 | 4 ) at various tempos. 

- Candidates will be asked to conduct at these same tempos without a metronome:

60 bpm | 90 bpm | 120 bpm | 160 bpm

Audition Rubric

Candidates will be evaluated in the following categories:

• Set-up/Technique: General conducting technique & set-up is visually appropriate

• Tempo: Counts off and Conducts at the correct tempo

• Meter: Conducts in the correct meter

• Style: Separated vs. Smooth conducting patterns

• Dynamics: Demonstrates full range of Dynamic Expression

• Cueing: Cues the appropriate instrument at the appropriate time

• Presence/Recovery: Has a commanding presence on the podium and recovers from errors appropriately

Resources for Help

There are plenty of drum major “rabbit holes” to fall down. Here are a few simple suggestions for YouTube.com searches:

• “Drum Major” | “Drum Major Conducting” | “Drum Major Audition”

Resources for Help

Help sessions will be led by the directors on Tuesdays after-school, 3:30-4:15pm

• 4/7 | 4/14 | 4/21 | 4/28

This only scratches the surface, as there are plenty of websites with information out there too; it’s important not to get bogged down in TOO much information. Things to consider:

- PRACTICE REGULARLY, do not “cram” for hours at the last opportunity.

- Get in front of a mirror and watch yourself conduct. Do you look natural? If you don’t, what small fundamental things can you fall back on to look more “structurally” sound?

- Conduct songs you know: https://www.playdrumsnow.com/drum-lessons/tempo-list/ 

- You don’t need to be fancy & complicated to be a good conductor; less is more in many instances. When in doubt, don’t overthink cues & gestures.

- Record yourself and review/critique yourself.

- Ask for help; friends & teachers/directors included.

eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org & dix.maria@brevardschools.org 

Stay after school on Thursday, April 30 and join us at 3:30pm for the 2026-2027 Band Captain Election! ALL current Band students  (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Color Guard) may cast their vote! 

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

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

- Sign-up begins April 20th - Sign-up ends Friday, May 1st. 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 

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

5:45pm Follow Student Leaders to Sectional Locations

6:00pm Music sectionals

6:45pm Meet in Auditorium

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

5:45pm Follow Student Leaders to Sectional Locations

6:00pm Music sectionals

6:45pm Meet in Auditorium

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

• 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!

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