Dear Band Parents, 
Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered at last Friday’s
game and for providing 3rd quarter snacks and bottled water. The
band had a blast, and your support truly made a difference!

We’re already looking forward to this Friday’s game against
Gulf High School. Their band will be joining us, so we’ll need lots of snacks
for 3rd quarter. This week , snacks will be provided by Guard and
Percussion (bring bottled water and snacks to the band room).

A few important reminders:
– Band Hoodies– Oder forms are due this Friday. You’ll find the order in your email.
– HOT Day (Sept. 20) We are looking for additional parent chaperones for this exciting day. Please email me at cadams@pasco.k12.fl.us if you are available to help.
– Volunteers Needed– We are still looking for parents to help with concessions, equipment hauling, and stand chaperones. Please contact Mrs. Solis at 813-403-1231 if you can help.

Thank you again for all you do to support our band program-we couldn’t do it without you.
With gratitude,

Christina (Terry) Adams
Band Director 
Hudson High School

Hello Everyone,
This Friday marks the first football game of the season and
it’s also Senior Night. We’re in need of parent volunteers to help make the
evening run smoothly and to support our students. Here is a link to become a registered
volunteer: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/page/volunteer
.  We’ll also be organizing third-quarter
snacks for the band. In addition, we are asking for bottled water donations to
keep our students hydrated throughout the game. 
We also want to share an update about the upcoming HOT Day event.
The new due date for payment is this Friday, and the price has been reduced to
$50 dollars (refunds of $15 dollars will be issued to those who paid). This fee
covers both the ticket to the USF vs NC State, and transportation to and from
Raymond James Stadium.

Itinerary for Friday, August 22 (SENIOR NIGHT)

6:00pm – STUDENTS will need to be on the practice
field by 6pm. Band students will need to wear black socks, marching shoes, gym
shorts and show shirts. Color Guard students will need to wear their black
pants, and show shirt. (guard uniforms are on their way)

6:00pm – PARENT VOLUNTEERS – chaperons will meet the
band room. Volunteers for the concession
stands go to the concession stands at the football stadium.  THANK YOU!!!

7:30pm – Football Game– Starts at 7:30pm and usually
ends around 10:30pm

8:00pm (approximately) – ALL SENIOR PARENTS will meet in
the end zone where the band warms up before halftime. Our seniors will walk
with their family members down the 50yrd line and be recognized before the
halftime show.

8:00pm (approximately) – HALFTIME SHOW HALLOWEEN!!!– we will perform our first song Thriller.

3rd Quarter Snacks – BRASS and WOODWINDS will be
providing snacks (chips, cookies, ect.) Bring your snacks either to the band
room during the week or to the concession stands on game day. Thank you!!

10:30pm – Game over this is a good time to aim to
pick up your student from the game.

Here is our 3rd quarter snack schedule for the rest
of the season:
8/29 – Guard and Percussion
9/12 – Brass and Woodwinds
9/19 – EVERYONE (Middle School Band Night)
10/3 – Guard and Percussion

Thank you for your continued support. Our band program
thrives because of amazing families like you! If you’re able to volunteer,
bring snacks, or donate bottled water, please let us know. We can’t wait to see
you Friday night as we celebrate our seniors and cheer on the team!
 
Take care,

Christina (Terry) Adams
Band Director 
Hudson High School
(727)774-4396

Hello Everyone,
It was great meeting you last Tuesday for “Meet Your Teacher
Day” and if we have not met yet I look forward to meeting you. We’ll have a
Band Parent Meeting next Thursday. We’ll talk about the band program and make the big announcement for our Out-Of-State Band trip location!! We had a great turnout for band camp last week. If you
missed band camp don’t worry, we are going to have catchup sessions every Tuesday
and Thursday after school. Our first football game is coming up (second week of
school) and things will be moving fast. Keep an eye out for HHS Class Act Band emails for helpful information, and come to our meeting, August 14th at 7:00pm.

Thursday, August 14th from 1:45pm till 3:00pm–First Band Camp Catch Up session
If you missed band camp this is
your chance to catch up. We will hold these sessions every Tuesday and Thursday
right after school.

Thursday, August 14th from 4:00pm-6:30pm – FIRST AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL!!!
To avoid the dangerous afternoon heat our after-school practices/rehearsals are Mondays and Thursdays 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Students may stay in the band room after school to do homework or
practice. If transportation is an issue, please let me know and we will try to
find a ride. Our practices are part of the grade and are very important to our
band’s success. First game is August 22nd.

Thursday, August 14th 7:00pm–Band Parent Meeting
This will be a very important
meeting where you will learn about upcoming band events, be able to pay for all
needed band and guard items. Also, we will have 2 public notary there to stamp
your band participation form(attachment). Our band boosters will also let you
know how you can become a volunteer and help the band. It takes a village to
run band!

Items available for purchase at our Parent Meeting August 14th

You may pay by check, cash or credit card. We also have a
PayPal account to make payments, look for Hhsclassactband@gmail.com Make sure
to include the student’s name and items being purchased in the PayPal message
box.

Fair Share – $175 ($150 if paid in full by August 14th)
What is Fair Share? As its name implies,
it is your band/color guard member’s fair share of costs that are incurred for
halftime show design expenses, instructor expenses, dry cleaning of uniforms,
guard equipment, show props, band lunches, Uhaul truck, special transportation
etc. Our school district does supplement
some funds for bus transportation, and instruments repair but does not cover
all our expenses.

Marching Shoes – $33 dollars. For those incoming band members who do not
have band shoes and for those returning who may have outgrown their previous
band shoes. (This does not apply to any
band student who still fits in their previously purchased shoes.)

Marching Gloves – $10 dollars New gloves are required
each year and the members receive two (2) pairs. We switched gloves and these should hold up
much better.

Guard Costume Uniform – $50 This fee covers the cost
of the performance uniform for the year. This uniform will be worn at all
official events, including football games, competitions, and other scheduled
performances. These uniforms will become your own uniform to keep for life.

Guard Jazz Shoes- $26 For those incoming band members
who do not have band shoes and for those returning who may have outgrown their
previous band shoes. (This does not
apply to any band student who still fits in their previously purchased shoes.)

Show Shirt: $19.00 (S – XL) or $23.00 (2XL – 4XL) Show
shirts are part of our uniform and are required. FAMILY/GUARDIANS/FRIENDS are welcome to
purchase one as well. Since we are
selling these basically at cost, this is not a money-maker for us.

The next two items are optional purchases

Band Hoodie Pullover $45 or Zipper $55 We are
offering our classic Band hoodie as an optional purchase this season(only sold
every other year). Students can choose between a zip-up or pullover style. Each
hoodie will be embroidered with the student’s name and instrument, making it a
personalized and practical keepsake to show off your band pride.

HOT DAY $65 Students will perform with the HOT Band during
the USF vs SC State which will be televised on ESPN +. This memorable
experience includes admission and participation in the event. Chaperones will
be needed.

***Please let me know if you are struggling with financial
hardship. Arrangements can be made. I really believe money should not keep any
student away from performing with the Class Act Band. Music is healing,
comforting and good for the soul for everyone!

Dear Parents and Students :
Hope you are having a great summer. If this is your first year welcome to the Class Act Band! We are less than a month away from our camps and I’m very much looking forward to having the band together again and doing what we do best! Our camps are mandatory, and our goal is to be able to march and play our first two songs on the field by the end of the week. Yes, even if you have never marched before, you will be by the end of camp. Our veteran students and student leaders will help you every step of the way. If you have any transportation issues, please let me know and we’ll try to arrange transportation. Your attendance is vital to our band’s success, and you matter!

All our camps will be at Hudson High School. We’ll be inside during the hottest time of the day and outside from 5pm – 9pm. If you have not done so already, start going outside to acclimate your body. Make sure to take care of your body by eating breakfast/lunch/dinner and drinking fluids before, during and after camp. This will all help you to have fun at camp! Here are the camp times and dates:

PERCUSSION (Drum/Mallets) July 21 – July 24 from 9am – Noon at Hudson High School in the band room.
GUARD CAMP (Flags) July 21 – July 24 from 9am- Noon and July 28-Aug 1 from 5pm-9pm at Hudson High School
LEADERSHIP CAMP July 21 – July 24 from 1pm – 4pm at Hudson High School in the band room.
BAND CAMP (Everyone) July 28 – Aug 1 from 1pm – 9pm at Hudson High School in the band room (Guard 5pm-9pm)

What to bring for band camp
· WATER COOLER EACH DAY
· Fruit to replenish energy levels during our breaks
· Lunch food and drink
· An instrument that is in good playing order (Let me know if you need an instrument to loan)
· Sunscreen SPF 1000
· Insect repellent
· Comfortable broken-in pair of TENNIS SHOES! NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS
· Comfortable, lose fitting clothing AVOID JEANS
· Hat for outdoor rehearsal

Halftime Show
Get ready for a spine-tingling spectacular as the Hudson Hich Class Act Band brings the spirit of the season to life with this year’s electrifying halftime show – “Halloween!” This haunting fun production features some of the most iconic and memorable tunes ever to echo through October nights. From the eerie groove of Michael Jackson’s “Thiller” to the cult-classic energy of “The Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the whimsical fright of “This is Halloween” from the Nightmare Before Christmas, and the unmistakable theme from the creepy and kooky world of Beetlejuice – this show has it all. Check your email for a sheetmusic link

Calling all Parent Volunteers!!!!!!
During band camp we are in need of a hydration/first aid/cooldown station from 5pm-9pm. If you are available, please email me at cadams@pasco.k12.fl.us. As we get into the marching season, we will need volunteers to help with chaperoning and concession stand selling. If you would like to become a band volunteer, please register with Pasco County School using this link: Pasco County Volunteer Application

Very much looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting our new members.
Now lets make some music!!!

Please take care,

Christina (Terry) Adams
Band Director
Hudson High School
cadams@pasco.k12.fl.us

2025 Halftime Show Theme: “Halloween”
This year’s show is going to be a thriller! We’ll be performing an exciting and spookey medley of Halloween-themed classis, including:
• Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
• Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
• This is Halloween from the Nightmare Before Christmas
• Beetlejuice Theme
This show is packed with energy, iconic music and plenty of fun – and we need every one of you to help bring it to life.

We are excited for our concert this Friday at the Center For The Arts at River Ridge. Here are the final details to help everyone prepare:
• Arrival Time: Please plan to arrive around 5:00pm (dressed in concert attire)
• Sound Check: All students should be ready on stage ready to go by 5:30pm
• Auditorium Doors Open: The doors will open to the public at 6:40pm (please do not sneak in before)
• Concert End time: If everything runs on time we should be done by 9:00pm

Our boosters will also be holding a 50/50 Raffle during the evening. They will be accepting cash or credit card for a chance to win and support our program.
Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you at the concert.
Have a great day!

Hello Everyone,

Our Annual Car Wash Battle for the Bucket is coming up this Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Percussion and Guard won last year while Brass came in a very close 2nd. Which section will be next to be engraved on the bucket?!?!?!!! Bring buckets, sponges, and lots of towels! We will also need parent volunteers at each location. Please let me know what location you would like to help out with?

Saturday, May 10th from 9:30am – 12:30pm
Percussion/Guard – 7/11 on Hicks Rd. and SR 52 (bring signed waiver)
Woodwinds – Kickin Wings, 8702 SR 52, Hudson Fl
Brass- 7/11 on Moonlake Rd and SR 52

May 16th, 7:00pm Spring Concert @ River Ridge High School
Students will need to be at River Ridge High School at 5:30pm in their black concert attire or red jazz attire. Arrange to have big instruments picked up from Hudson HS and brought to River Ridge Performing Arts Center. Showtime at 7pm, it’s going to be FANTASTIC!!

May 22, 7:00pm Band Awards Nigh at Hudson High School Gym
(semi-formal dress)
Everyone is invited to our huge potluck feast! We will recognize our outstanding students, announce our leadership for next year, and present our 2025 Halftime Show!! To make sure we don’t have too much of something we will divide up who will bring what for our feast. If you have a signature dish you would like to bring, please do!!

Percussion/Guard – Beverages, sides or appetizers.
Brass – Entrees, or vegetable
Woodwinds – Beverages, or desserts

Band Camp 2025 – All camps will be at Hudson High School
Percussion & Guard, July 21-24, 9am-Noon
Leadership Camp, July 21 – 24, 1pm – 5pm
Band Camp, July 28- August 1, 1pm – 9pm

Have a great day!

Hey Everyone!

Tomorrow’s the much anticipated day! Since the event is outdoors, we’re going with a more relaxed and sun friendly look: Hawaiian tops, jeans, and black shoes. (sorry for the late notice- is was last minute idea to keep everyone more comfortable in the sun!) I will have some extra Hawaiian shirts for those who can’t find one by tomorrow. Bring a lunch for the bus ride and don’t forget to bring some money for concessions- there’ll be plenty of good food for and treats available.

Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Meeting Time: 10:00am at Hudson High School in the Band room.

Departure Time 10:30am to 2001 City Center Circle Port Orange, Fl 32129

Performance Time 2:40pm

Listen to Jazz Bands

4:00pm JW Mitchell High School

4:20pm Spruce Creek High School

4:45pm University of North Florida

5:45pm University of Central Florida Big Band

6:45pm University of Central Florida Flying Horse Big Band

Departure Time: 7:45pm

Return Time: Approximately 10:30pm

We are all set for a fantastic time. See you tomorrow!

Christina (Terry) Adams
Band Director
Hudson High School
(727)774-4396
Website – Hudson HS Class Act
Facebook – Hudson High Class Act Band