The end of the year is approaching fast and I want give you quick look at our upcoming band dates. More details will be shared as we get closer.

April 22 – Rehearsals and practices will resume every Monday and Thursday from 1:45 – 3:45pm until our spring concert.

May 4 – 23rd Annual Car Wash Battle 9:00am-1:00pm. Locations will be announced at a later date.

May 9th – Spring Concert at River Ridge Performing Arts Center 7:00pm. All students need to be at the River Ridge Performing Arts Center by 6:00pm in their concert attire.

May 7th & 8th – Drum Major Clinic. This will take place after school from 2:00 – 3:00pm. Students will learn how to conduct and prepare for the leadership audition.

May 10 – Leadership Auditions

May 15 – Band Awards Night at 6:00pm at Hudson High School Gym.

When making summer vacation plans please keep these date in mind for our camps:
July 22 – 25 – Guard and Drum Camp at Hudson HS
July 25 – 26 – Leadership Camp at Hudson HS
July 29 – August 2 – Band Camp at Hudson HS

Two days ago I received notice that the school district was looking for a jazz band to perform Wednesday, April 17th at 5pm. at the West Pasco Judicial Center. Since it being such last notice, yesterday I asked the students if they would like to take the gig and I was surprised by their enthusiasm to perform for this event. Here are the details:

April 17th – West Pasco Judicial Center – West Pasco Judicial Center, 7530 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654

3:30pm – Meet in band room and load equipment
5:00pm – Perform at the West Pasco Judicial Center
7:30pm – Be back at Hudson HS

Thank you parents for helping us move our equipment!!

Hey Jazz Ensemble Members,

It’s jazz gig season which is an incredible opportunity for us to share our music and bring joy to the senior citizens. Here are the details:

Tuesday, April 9th @ Vitality Living Baypoint Village – 7927 SR-52 W, Hudson
– Meet in the band room beginning of 6th period

– We will need to load our cars with instruments and music stands and leave before school ends.

– Our performance time is 2pm and we should be back by 3pm.

Thursday, April 15th @ Nursing Home Bayonet Point – 8132 Hudson Ave, Hudson

– Meet in the band room beginning of 6th period

– We will need to load our cars with instruments and music stands and leave before school ends.

– Our performance time is 2pm and we should be back by 3pm.

Remember, our music has the power to uplift spirits and create lasting memories. Very much looking forward to making a difference through our music!

Have a great day!

Terry Adams

Next week will be very exciting, and I am very proud of all the hard work all our students have put into their music! To help you plan here are all the details:

Jazz Band – Thursday, February 8th at Wesley Chapel High School
You will need to find your own ride to Wesley Chapel High School. We will meet at 6:30pm in front of the auditorium. Be already dressed in your performance attire (red dress shirt/black pants/black shoes). We perform at 7:40pm and everyone is welcome to come support our awesome Jazz Band!!

Percussion Ensemble – Friday, February 9th at JW Mitchell High School
You will need to find your own ride to JW Mitchelle High School. We will meet at 6pm by the band room. Be already dressed in your concert black attire. Our performance will be at 6:49pm. Everyone is welcome to come watch this amazing percussion group!!

Color Guard – Friday, February 9th at JW Mitchell High School
You will need to find your own ride to JW Mitchell High School. We will meet at 6pm by the gym. Be already dressed in your costume. Our performance will be at 6:49pm. If performing a solo remember to bring both costumes. Solos will start at 7:01pm. The indoor guard performance is at 7:41pm. This is a performance you won’t want to miss!!!

Solo and Ensemble – Friday and Saturday February 9th and 10th
You will need to find your own ride to JW Mitchell High School. All students performing a solo or/and an ensemble should arrive at least 1 hour before your scheduled performance. All performance times are posted in the band room. Wear something nice to let the judge know you are serious. Remember to pay Mrs. Deighton $40 dollars before your performance.

Have a great week!

Hope everyone is doing well! For the next two months we will be getting ready for our Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA), Music Performance Assessments (MPA). To help you with your planning please include these dates to your calendar:

Symphonic Band Rehearsals – Mondays and Thursdays 1:45pm – 3:45pm
Next week our wind (sax, trumpet ect.) players will start. Percussion will join us February 1st. We are playing some very challenging music and aiming for that Superior at Concert MPA!!

Indoor Guard – Mondays & Thursdays 1:45 – 3:45.
This year we hired a professional choreographer, and the show is looking great! There is a good chance we will have another late rehearsal Thursday, February 1st from 3:30pm – 6:00pm

Solo and Ensemble Students – Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Students may use the band room to practice their solo or ensembles. I am also available for help during that time.

All-County Band Concert – January 27 @ Wesley Chapel HS
Come support Lilli and Dominic as they perform with the All-County Band at Wesley Chapel High School. Concert start time is 2pm.

Jazz MPA – February 8th @ Wesley Chapel High School
You will need to find your own transportation to Wesley Chapel High School. We will be wearing our red jazz shirt and black pants. Times will be announced at a later date.

Solo/Ensemble/Percussion MPA @ J.W. Mitchel HS – February 9th
You will need to find your own transportation. Students performing a solo and/or ensemble will need to pay $5 dollars per event, due February 1st. All soloists will need a piano accompanist. Luckily, we have Mrs. Deighton who will teach and provide the piano accompaniment. Her fee is $40 dollars which incudes, 2-3 lessons and the performance. Please pay her before February 1st. Times will be announced at a later date.

Indoor Guard and Guard Solo MPA @ J.W. Mitchel HS – February 9th
You will need to find your own transportation. Students performing a solo will need to pay $5 dollars, due February 1st. Performance will take place in the gym. You won’t want to miss this performance!! More info will be shared as we get closer to the date.

March 14- 15 – Concert MPA @ Wesley Chapel HS or Hernando HS (chaperones needed)
This will be a concert you won’t want to miss! We will take buses and students will need to wear their black concert attire. More info will be shared as we get closer to the date.

As you can see this is a very busy time of year for us. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at cadams@pasco.k12.fl.us Also you can use our online band calendar for all future performances and rehearsal dates: Band Calendar
Please take care!

I hope you had a delightful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and joy. Congratulations to our two Drum Majors, Lilli St. Aubin and Dominic King for making the All-County Band!! Looking ahead, here are some upcoming dates for your calendar:

December 2nd – Indoor Guard Practice @ Hudson HS
Now that marching season is over our guard will be transitioning to indoor guard and prepare for Solo/Ensemble February 9-10. We will have our first guard camp this Saturday from 10am-2pm at. Attendance is mandatory for all indoor guard members.

December 8 – Winter Concert @ River Ridge Center for the Arts (River Ridge High School Auditorium)
Hope you can make it to this FANTASTIC CONCERT!! Students will need to arrive by 5:30pm. Concert band students will need to wear their black concert attire (black dress pants, button up shirt, and black shoes). Jazz students will need to wear their red jazz shirt with black dress pants. Guard will be wearing their uniforms. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert will start at 7pm.

December 9th – NPR Main Street Parade
We will meet at 4:30pm in the HHS band room. Instead of our band hats we will have Santa hats and decorate our instruments with lights. We will need 10 chaperones for hydration and security purposes, please. If you plan on watching the entire parade please coordinate finding a ride for your student from Hudson HS. Usually traffic after the parade is really bad.

December 18th – Band Pictures
Proofs for the individual band pictures which were taken 2 weeks ago will be available to see in the band room from 3pm – 7pm.

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for a fantastic marching season. Even though we did not receive a Superior at MPA, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride for the outstanding, volunteering and hard work from our students and parents, thank you!! You might have heard the rumors about a football playoff game this Friday, and it is TRUE!!! This come to us as a blessing since we only had 4 varsity home games and it gives our Seniors one last proper home football game. Here is some info to help you in your planning:

Friday Nov. 10th – Band Hoodie Orders Due
It’s not to late to order your band hoodie. Place the order form and payment in the red box.

Friday Nov. 10th – Football Playoff Game
Students will meet on the practice field at 6pm in their show shirt, and guard uniforms. Please let me know if you can help in the stands with hydration and moving equipment. Kick-off is at 7:30pm and we should be done by 10:00pm

Monday Nov. 13th – Band and Guard Rehearsal
Our guard and band rehearsals will change to 1:45pm – 3:45pm, Mondays and Thursdays

November 15th – All County Band Auditions @ Cypress Creek High School
Students auditioning for the All County Band should arrive at Cypress Creek at least 1 hour before their audition time. Times will be posted in the band room once available. Warm-up area and maps will be in the cafeteria. (Just follow the crowd with instrument cases to the cafeteria)

November 15th – Band Pictures (We changed our photo company from last year)
During school we will be taking individual band and guard pictures. Students will wear their uniform. Guard make sure to bring in your guard uniform that day!!

December 8 – Winter Concert @ River Ridge Center for the Arts (River Ridge High School Auditorium)
Hope you can make it to this FANTASTIC CONCERT!! Students will need to arrive by 5:30pm. Concert band students will need to wear their black concert attire which is black dress pants, button up shirt, and black shoes. Jazz students will need to wear their red jazz shirt with black dress pants. Guard will be wearing their uniforms. Doors open at 6:30pm and concert will start at 7pm.

December 9th – NPR Main Street Parade
This is a fun parade where students decorate their instruments and themselves in Christmas lights. We also wear Santa hats instead of our band hats. We will meet at 4:30pm in the band room and we should be back around 8:30pm. If you plan on watching the entire parade please coordinate finding a ride home for your band student. Usually traffic after the parade is really bad.

Hello Everyone,

We are entering the final stretch of marching season and the band is finishing strong! You might have heard the exciting news about our band hoodies. If you would like to order a band hoodie please use the order forms in the band room. Payment and order forms are due by November 10th.

Here are our remaining performance dates:

October 27th – Homecoming Game (Percussion and Guard bring 3rd quarter snacks)

5:00pm – Band Room opens for students to suit up for the game

6:00pm – Warm-up on the practice field

6:30pm – March to the Stadium

6:45pm – Perform Halftime Show at Stadium

7:30pm – Game starts

8:30ish – Halftime (Homecoming Court and crowning)

10:00ish – End of game

10:30ish – Arrive at Hudson High School

November 3rd – Away Football Game @ Fivay High School (need chaperones!!)

5:00pm – Band Room opens for students to suit up for the game

6:00pm – Warm-up on the practice field

6:45pm – Leave for Fivay High School

7:30pm – Game starts

8:30ish – Halftime (our band performs first)

10:30ish – Game over

11:00ish – Arrive at Hudson High School

November 4th – MPA – Marching Performance Assessment @ Hernando High School (need chaperones!!)

This is the BIG event we have been working for since July! Bring your cowbells, rattles and posters to cheer on the band as they take the field! MPA will take place at Hernando High School in Brooksville. Tickets for spectators are $15 dollars and must be purchased at: https://teachtix.com/fba5/fba-district-5-marching-mpa. Parking will be $5 dollars. We will need 8 chaperones who will get in free. Please let me know if you are available.

MPA Itinerary – November 4th

1:30pm – Final marching rehearsal at Hudson Hish Stadium
4:00pm – Dinner (provided by boosters:)

5:00pm – Leave for Hernando High School

7:00pm – Warm-Up

7:45pm – Performance

8:45pm – Results

10:00pm – Arrive at Hudson HS

Thank you, parent volunteers who have been sweating in the concession stand, moving our equipment and keeping our students safe and hydrated in the stands. Also thank you for all the wonderful snacks for 3rd quarter!

Have a great day!