Announcements & Events

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wind ensemble selected for performance at the University of south florida festival of Winds Friday, December 6

CONGRATULATIONS! 


The Viera High School Wind Ensemble recently applied and has been selected for a featured performance at the University of South Florida's Festival of Winds. This performance will take place on the evening of Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:15pm (we share the concert with another ensemble, which begins at 7:30pm). These performances will be held in the USF Concert Hall (https://www.usf.edu/arts/events/venue-rentals/concert-hall.aspx - USF Holly Drive MUS 101, Tampa, FL 33620) 


Some information about the USF FOW: https://www.usf.edu/arts/music/events/festival-of-winds.aspx 

The University of South Florida’s School of Music is proud to host the 49th Festival of Winds on December 5-8, 2024. FOW was founded by Jim Croft in 1974 and has grown to become one of the finest events of its type in the southeast. In addition to playing in one of three large concert bands or the festival jazz band, students will participate in master classes, attend multiple concerts, play in a chamber ensemble, and experience the thrill of being on a college campus for four days. Participants are nominated by their band directors based on their musical and leadership excellence, and must be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors in order to be eligible.  


Details will be released soon, but for now we are assuming this will NOT be an overnight trip. The Wind Ensemble would likely travel in the morning in order to tour the USF campus, getting meals along the way. We would perform that evening, pack up, and travel home, arriving back at VHS around 1:00am.

Marching band Athletic Forms (due 8/12/24)

UPDATED 7/23/2024


On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Brevard Public Schools Director of Athletics (Kevin Robinson, robinson.kevin@brevardschools.org) sent all BPS high schools an email directing them to require marching band students to have the following forms on file:


All families must use the Online Athletic Clearance at www.athleticclearance.com - there is a PDF with step-by-step instructions that can be found HERE. On the "Sport" dropdown menu, select "Band." 


These forms are NOT due by Band Camp (7/22/24). We have been instructed to have all forms turned in by Monday, August 12. Students should still attend Band Camp, even if the forms are not complete. Physical copies will be available at Viera HS for those without access to a printer. If your student will has participated in an athletic activity, it is possible that you have already completed the above forms.  


Please complete this paperwork and online process at your earliest convenience (and prior to Monday, August 12, 2024). Reach out to the directors with all questions and concerns:


Nick Eggen - eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org

Maria Dix - dix.maria@brevardschools.org

Band Camp 2024 is underway!

Band Camp Info (provided at Band Registration): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yOa06aFrIDi0A9MCdWLOUsRGXMebeeNicQwtxRZDY7E/edit


WHAT IS BAND CAMP?

Band Camp is a fun, intensive, and social event that trains band students how to march and play at the same time. Band Camp takes place at Viera High School. It is MANDATORY for all band/percussion students and color guard students at VHS. Students involved with fall sports should let the directors know immediately so an individual schedule can be worked out. SPORTS/ACADEMICS/WORK DO NOT EXCLUDE STUDENTS FROM MARCHING BAND; ALL STUDENTS WILL BE A PART OF THE MARCHING BAND IN SOME FORM.


During Band Camp, students will learn the fundamentals of marching, warm-up their "summer chops" with intensive music rehearsals and sectionals, and socialize with other students with similar interests. A staff of professional musicians and educators will be on hand at band camp. 


WHERE IS BAND CAMP? All Band Camp activities will take place at Viera High School.


WHEN IS BAND CAMP?

Leadership only: Saturday, July 20, 8am-4pm, (lunch break 12-1:00pm) 

Percussion & Color Guard may have slightly different rehearsal schedules, depending on their instructional staff availability.


Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

8:00am Rehearsal begins 

11:30am Lunch Break

1:00pm Music Rehearsal begins

4:00pm Dismissal


Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 2

8:00am Rehearsal begins 

11:30am Lunch Break

1:00pm Music Rehearsal begins

4:00pm Dismissal


The Sat., Aug. 3 schedule will be altered - the football stadium will not be available due to issues with the sod/grass/irrigation.

Saturday, August 3 Full MH rehearsal followed by Parent Performance at Hawks Stadium 

5:00pm Rehearsal begins

6:30pm Lobby doors open to VHS Gymnasium for Family & Friends to take seats

7:00pm Parent Performance in VHS Gymnasium

8:30pm Dismissal


Tuesday, August 13: Brass/WW & Color Guard after-school rehearsal (these occur weekly)

3:30pm Rehearsal begins 5:30pm Dismissal


Thursday, August 15: Full Marching Hawks after-school rehearsal (these occur weekly)

3:30pm Rehearsal begins 6:30pm Dismissal


Friday, August 16:  HOME GAME vs. Palm Bay HS at Viera High School (band will perform)


Tuesday, August 20: Brass/WW & Color Guard after-school rehearsal (these occur weekly)

3:30pm Rehearsal begins 5:30pm Dismissal


Thursday, August 22: Full Marching Hawks after-school rehearsal (these occur weekly)

3:30pm Rehearsal begins 6:30pm Dismissal


Tuesday, August 27: Brass/WW & Color Guard after-school rehearsal (these occur weekly)

3:30pm Rehearsal begins 5:30pm Dismissal


Thursday, August 29: Full Marching Hawks after-school rehearsal (these occur weekly)

3:30pm Rehearsal begins 6:30pm Dismissal


Friday, Augusts 30: HOME GAME at Viera High School ( band will perform)

2:15pm Remain after-school to dress out & load-up to travel


Percussion Summer Schedule

Summer practices are held every Thursday from 5:30-8:30pm beginning May 30:

May 30 | June 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 (There will be no practice the week of July 1st-5th)

July 11 | 18


Color Guard Summer Schedule

Summer Weekly practices are held on select Tuesdays & Thursday from 12:30-3:30pm:

June 18 | 20 | 25 | 27 (There will be no practice the week of July 1st-5th)

July 9 | 11  


REGULAR SEASON REHEARSALS/PERFORMANCES

Tuesday Brass/Woodwinds/Color Guard 3:30-5:30pm

Thursday Full Marching Hawks 3:30-6:30pm

Friday Remain after-school for Football Games & Performances (& occasional rehearsals)

Saturday The month of October features several Saturday commitments


WHAT DO I BRING TO CAMP?



ANYTHING ELSE?


Please be punctual. The directors work very hard to keep everything on schedule so parents do not have to wait past posted release times.


Students will purchase a blue water cooler at band registration. Students are required to bring the cooler every day, and it must contain water only. Coolers will be issued during registration in May.


Albeit light for many, the physical activity involved with marching band may be strenuous to some students.  Come prepared, drink lots of water, and take care of your bodies! 


Clothing MUST be outdoor appropriate. Long pants and all-black outfits are not acceptable. Light-colored clothing and athletic shorts are best, as well as appropriate footwear. 


Hats and Sunscreen are VERY IMPORTANT! Bring bug repellant if you desire.


Students and parents will be asked to bring one food/drink/paper item to the picnic on Friday, August 6th.  Food assignments will be given out a few days in advance.


Please check our website throughout the summer for important updates. In the event of tropical weather around the time of band camp, schedule information will be posted to the website.

Marching Band rehearsal & Game/Performance Schedule

Marching Band rehearsals are required for students enrolled in:


Tuesdays (beginning Tuesday, August 13)


Thursdays (beginning Thursday, August 15)


Football Games & Performances (beginning Friday, August 16)

Marching Hawk Uniform "Up-Cycle" fundraiser

Interested in ordering? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/S6FWkdu4zeAve5mU8

The Viera High School Marching Hawks have ordered brand new uniforms for the 2024-2025 school year, and we are looking to “up-cycle” the original uniforms worn by the VHS Marching Band from 2006-2023! All proceeds from this fundraiser will be going towards the purchase of more equipment for the needs of our Band and Orchestra students. If you (or your child) were in the Viera High School Marching Hawks during any of these seasons, you will want to own a piece of VHS history!

You may request to buy a uniform jacket, a shako (hat), or a plume. We also have two types of keepsakes created from the uniforms: a decorative pillow and a tote bag. There is a limited supply of all items so they will be sold first come, first served. If we run out of stock for any keepsake item you order you may have to wait until more can be made, or you will be contacted to choose an alternate item, or your payment will be returned.

Uniform Jacket (unaltered)       $60 before 4/15/24 | $75 after 4/15/24
Tote Bag (made from a jacket) $80 before 4/15/24 | $100 after 4/15/24
Pillow (made from a jacket)      $80 before 4/15/24 | $100 after 4/15/24
Shako (hat)                                   $20 before 4/15/24 | $25 after 4/15/24
Plume)                                           $10 before 4/15/24 | $15 after 4/15/24
Shako & Plume combo               $25 before 4/15/24 | $35 after 4/15/24

All orders must be paid in advance. Please make checks payable to: “Viera High School” and write “Uniform Sale” on the memo line. We also accept cash & money orders (we do not accept credit cards, sorry!)

Direct all questions to eggen.dominick@brevardschools.org & dix.maria@brevardschools.org