Dear Band Families,

Our Class Act Band gave an outstanding performance last Saturday, earning an Excellent rating at the Marching Performance Assessment. Our students’ hard work truly shined, and none of it would have been possible without the incredible support of our band parents boosters. Thank you for helping make this season such a success and wonderful experience for everyone involved. 

Now we’re heading into November, and it’s a busy and exciting month ahead.
Here is what’s coming up:

November 7th – Jazz Gig at The Performing Arts Center at River Ridge.
– Meet in the band room at 8:15am
– Schedule will follow the same format as our previous jazz performance in October
– We should be back by 11am

November 10th – Winter Guard Auditions at Hudson High School
– Held after school from 1:45pm – 3:45pm
– Regular practices begin next week on Mondays and Thrusdays, 1:45pm – 3:45pm

November 13th – All County Auditions at Cypress Creek High School
– Time: 6pm – 9pm
– Students who are auditioning will receive their assigned times next week

November 13th – Band Pictures
– Individual portraits  will be taken during class throughout the day.
– A professional photographer will photograph all band and guard member in their uniforms

November 17th – Concert Band Rehearsals Begin
– Rehearsals very Monday and Thursday, 1:45pm – 3:45pm
– Preparing for our Winter Concert on December 5th at The Performing Arts Center at River Ridge

November 17th – Jazz Band Performance @ Hudson High School
– Performance time is 5pm – 8pm
– Event: Pathways for School of Choice

December 5th – Winter Concert @ The Performing Arts Center at River Ridge

December 13th – New Port Richey Winter Parade

It’s shaping up to be a festive and fun end to the year! Thank you all for your continued support and dedication.

Dear Band Families,

We’re closing in on the end of our marching season, and what a fantastic season it has been! Our students have worked incredibly hard and have grown so much since band camp in July. We have two more exciting performances to finish the season strong!

Friday, October 31st – Football Game at Fivay High School
Instead of wearing our regular marching uniforms, students will be performing in their Halloween costumes for our fun and spooky “Halloween” show! It’s going to be a hoot-come out and enjoy!

Saturday, November 1 – MPA at River Ridge High School
This is the big event we’ve been preparing for since July 21st! Bring your cowbells, rattles, and posters to cheer on our band as we take the field for our final performance of the season! We will need 10 chaperones for this event (chaperones receive free admission). If you’re available to help, please email me as soon as possible.

• Meet at school: 1pm for rehearsal
• Lunch: provided by our amazing Band Boosters
• Performance time: 7pm at River Ridge High School
• Spectator tickets: $15 (available at the gate, cash or card)
• Return to Hudson High School: Approximately 9pm

Thank you for your continued support all season long. It’s been a joy watching our students shine!

Have a great day!

Dear Band Parents,

We had a fantastic performance at Lion’s Pride last Saturday! Our students truly put their best foot forward and delivered an exciting show. A huge thank you to all our parents for your incredible support working in the concession stands, chaperoning, and building props for our halftime show. Because of your efforts, our students shine even brighter on and off the field.

We’ve had an amazing response to the New Orleans trip! Because of the strong interest, we’ll now be taking two buses. We are also in need of few more seasoned chaperones. If you are available, please check your email for the registration link. Registration closes for everyone this Thursday, October 9th at 6pm.

Everyone is invited to our Band Booster Meeting on Thursday, October 16th at 7pm in the band room. This is a great opportunity to learn more about upcoming band events and ways to get involved.

Looking ahead to some important dates:

10/22/25 – First Jazz Band Performance for the Two Souls Organization. We will meet at school at 7:30am and return around 11am. We’ll need some parent volunteers to help transport equipment and students. Thank you for you help!!!

10/31/25 – Away football game at Fivay High School. It’s the perfect setting for our Halloween show. To have a little more fun students will wear their Halloween costumes instead of our band uniforms.

11/1/25 – Marching MPA @ River Ridge HS this is the BIG PERFORMANCE we have been working for since July. Timing will be much like last Saturday’s Lion’s Pride

Thank you for your continued support!

Dear Band Families,
We have some exciting events coming up, and I want to share important details with you.
New Orleans Trip – First Payment of $150 dollars is due next Tuesday (9/20/25). If you would like to join us on this fun adventure, please be sure to register using the link I sent in your MyStudent email. An attachment with more details about the trip itinerary is included in the email.

Lions Pride – October 4 at King High School 6815 N. 56th Street Tampa, FL 33610

Our students have been working incredibly hard on this year’s Halloween show, and we are thrilled to perform for Lions Pride. Lions Pride is a marching band competition with other schools from across the greater Tampa Bay area. Students will not only perform but also get the chance to watch and enjoy
many other bands. We will need 10 chaperones for this event. But we would love to have as many parents as possible to be our cheering section. Tickets will cost $15 for spectators. Children under 10 get in free. Here are some highlights for the day:

Saturday, October 4
– Students will need to wear their show shirt, black socks, and marching shoes.
– Lunch provided by Hudson Band Boosters, thank you!!
– Bring money for concession food

Itinerary
11:30am Dress Rehearsal at Hudson High School
2:00pm Lunch provided by boosters
2:30pm Load equipment truck and buses
3:00pm Leave Hudson High School
4:00pm Arrive at King High School, 6815 N. 56th Street Tampa, FL 33610
5:00pm Warm-up
5:45pm Performance
6:15pm Drum Battle
7:00pm Watch the other bands (bring money for concession food)
9:00pm Awards
10:30pm Arrive back at Hudson HS

Thank you as always for your continued support of our band program Your encouragement and presence means so much to the students.

We’ve been invited to perform in a Second Line Parade in New Orleans this spring! Along with the parade, we’ll be doing some fun activities:

– Enjoying the amazing New Orleans food!
– Riding a steamboat down the Mississippi River while enjoying a buffy dinner and listening to a Dixieland band.
– Going on a ghost tour
– Learning about New Orleans history and seeing the cemeteries
– Go on a swamp boast tour
– Visiting the Mardi Gras museum and seeing the floats
– Visiting a plantation

This trip is set for April 9-12 and the total cost is $894. The first payment of $150 is due September 30. This Thursday we’ll have a meeting at 7pm to go over all the payment schedule and share information about our sponsorship drive to help with costs.

Also, reminder: this week at the football game, Brass and Woodwinds are on third-quarter snack duty. All donated snacks are much appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support this football season!

Dear Band Families,
Thank you so much to everyone who has volunteered and donated bottled water and snacks-we truly appreciate your support in keeping our students energized and ready to perform.
This Friday, September 5, we will be traveling to Cypress Creek High School for the football game.
Since this is an away game, please note the following schedule:

FRIDAY, September 5
4:30pm – Band room opens
5:00pm – students will need to be on the practice field in block formation by 5pm.
5:30pm – Load the Uhaul with all our pit equipment, water, podium and drums.
6:00pm – Leave for Cypress Creek High School
7:30pm – Game starts
3rd quarter – Students will be able to purchase concessions food(bring money)
10pmish – Game over
11pmish – Arrive at Hudson High School

We are also in need of parent chaperones for this Friday’s game. If you are available to help ride the bus, assist students, and support the band throughout the evening, please reach out and let me know at cadams@pasco.k12.fl.us It would be a huge help!

Looking ahead, we will be holding an informational meeting about the New Orleans trip on Wednesday, September 11, at 7pm. While the trip is not required, we’d love to see as many students as possible take part in this exciting opportunity.

Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to another
great performance this Friday!

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