Marching in May

Monday and Tuesday May 6th and 7th

6pm-8pm

At Kempner High School

Marching in May is a required event for all new and returning band members. This is a great opportunity for the band to get to know each other and have a fun time together! Students need to bring their instruments and dress in comfortable clothes. Students will be learning some basic marching fundamentals and learning music for next year’s marching season.

Drop students off in the back parking by the black band tower. Students need to report to the band hall.

Students will participate in games, marching activities, etc outdoors in the marching band parking lot. Students will also have music rehearsals indoors in the band hall, auditorium, commons, etc..

Parent Meeting Tuesday, May 7th at 8pm in the band hall to discuss items related to the 23-24 Marching Band Season. All 23-24 band parents need to attend!!!

Student/Parent Registration will take place every night of Marching in May 8:00pm-9:00pm. Students and parents will check out instruments, pay fees, and sign-up for Remind communication.

Band Banquet 2024

Tickets are $20 Cash/Check only. Deposit your money in the band hall safe. You will receive a receipt from Mr. Brodt, this is your ticket. Ticket sales will end Friday, May 10th.

Do not pay online!!! You need a receipt from Mr. Brodt as your ticket to get in.

Wednesday, May 15th

Location: Safari Texas

11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407

The Band Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 15th at Safari Texas from 6pm to 9pm. Safari Texas is a beautiful venue that offers full service, and even has some exotic animals to see. All band and color guard students are invited to attend. Parents and family members are also welcome. Anyone not a family member will have to be approved by Mr. Brodt.

Menu-

Appetizers: BBQ Meatballs, Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas, & Seasonal Fruit Tray.

Buffet Dinner: Tossed Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Bow Tie Pasta, Stir-fried Vegetable Medley, Assorted Dinner Rolls

Dessert: Chocalate Cake Beverages: Ice Water, Iced Tea, Coffee , Sodas

The Banquet will include

• Gourmet Meal

• Cake

• Leadership Announcements

• Annual Awards

• Senior Impressions

• Director Impressions

• Time to socialize with your band friends

Wind Ensemble Concert/Recording

Wind Ensemble Concert/Recording

Thursday, May 9th

8pm

Houston Christian University

Dunham Theatre

Parking lot, 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074

On Thursday, May 9th at 8pm the Wind Ensemble will be performing at the Dunham Theatre at Houston Christian University. The Performance will be recording by a professional recording studio. This recording will be submitted in the Mark of Excellence National Band Competition.

The performance is free to the public. The Wind Ensemble will be playing some new music they haven’t performed before. Please come out and support these students. The Dunham Theatre is a state of the art performance venue.

Dress: Concert Uniforms(Tuxedos and Concert Dresses)

3:00 pm - Rehearse
5:00 pm - ECPL(Pizza)
6:00 pm - Depart
7:00 pm - Arrive at Houston Christian University
8:00 pm - Warm-UP
8:30 pm - PERFORMANCE
9:30 pm - Depart
10:00 pm - Arrive at KHS
10:30 pm - Dismiss