MHS Band Summer and Fall Schedule

​Hello All,

Please, please, please read everything in this email from top to bottom! I promise there’s not a Monster at the end of this Book as much as Grover from Sesame Street would like you to think. Haha.

First, I want to thank you all for your understanding with the delayed response in regard to getting this schedule out to you.  We have been waiting for the much-anticipated guidelines from the county as to what extent all groups (Band, Football, etc.) in Santa Rosa County will be able to practice this summer.  Thankfully, our county, in conjunction with the local health department has come up with very practical guidelines for us to follow, especially considering what we have seen from the surrounding county guidelines.  With the SRC guidelines, we must adjust our normal schedule accordingly to maintain the safest yet most productive learning environment.  We will be in the “Step 2” phase when we return according to the SRC guidelines.  After “step 2”, we will begin “step 3” of the guidelines on July 20th.  “Step 3”, so far, is mostly back to normal with guidance from the Health Department.  We may still have to screen students before rehearsals so far.  CLICK HERE to see the complete draft of the SRC guidelines if you would like to look through those.  Here are the main points of the “Step 2” guidelines:

• Step 2 ends July 17
• Students and staff must check-in, making sure there are no COVID symptoms and will have temperature checks upon arrival to the band room
  • Procedures for this will be forthcoming from us
• Everyone must be no less than 6 feet distanced from each other
• “Pods” of no more than 50
• These 50 must be comprised of the same “pod” each time; for example: Woodwinds and Brass as “pod” 1, Percussion & guard as “pod” 2 or any combinations within
• Practices can only be a total of 120 minutes per day
• No shared equipment
• All school-owned equipment will be cleaned after each rehearsal
• No congregating before or after rehearsals
• Only Directors/Staff/Students allowed at rehearsals
• All students must bring their own water bottle.
• Cooling towels will not be provided
  • Students can bring their own but may not share
• Hydration stations are not allowed
• Exit immediately after rehearsals. No congregating with other people.

Please understand that all of this could change one way or another at any point.  The SRC administrators were very clear at our meeting in saying that we must look at everything with “fluidity”.  If something does change with our schedule, we will let you know as soon as possible. Please make sure you put these dates in your calendar.  If you would like to sync the band calendar to your phone, CLICK HERE and scroll towards the bottom to access the instructions. 

During this time, communication is paramount.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Mr. Weaver – Head Band Director – [email protected]
Mr. Schultz – Assistant Band Director – [email protected]

​June 26th 5pm-7pm

• All School-owned instruments MUST be returned

July 2nd 6pm

• Band Parent and Student Meeting
• Zoom Meeting Link
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85040016654?pwd=NjVDZFVrQlphMGtRRnhML1pvZzdCdz09
• Meeting ID: 850 4001 6654
• Password: 6hZajq

July 3rd 6pm

• Leadership Meeting

July 6th – 10th – “Step 2” Guidelines in Place

• 1:30-4pm – Rookie Camp (ALL NEW MARCHING WOODWINDS & BRASS ONLY, All Woodwind and Brass leadership)
  • This is Monday through Friday
  • We have allotted 30 minutes for check-in
  • Rehearsal will begin at 2pm and end at 4pm
  • Students must be picked up as soon as rehearsal ends
  • Rehearsals will be outside unless there is inclement weather
  • Procedures forthcoming
• 4:30-7pm – ALL GUARD AND PERCUSSION
  • We have allotted 30 minutes for check-in
  • Rehearsal will begin at 5pm and end at 7pm
  • Students must be picked up as soon as rehearsal ends
  • Rehearsals will be outside unless there is inclement weather
  • Procedures forthcoming

​July 13th – 17th – “Step 2” Guidelines in Place

• 1:30-4pm – Modified BAND CAMP (ALL WOODWINDS & BRASS)
  • This is Monday through Friday
  • We have allotted 30 minutes for check-in
  • Rehearsal will begin at 2pm and end at 4pm
  • Students must be picked up as soon as rehearsal ends
  • Rehearsals will be outside unless there is inclement weather
  • Procedures forthcoming
• 4:30-7pm – ALL GUARD AND PERCUSSION
  • We have allotted 30 minutes for check-in
  • Rehearsal will begin at 5pm and end at 7pm
  • Students must be picked up as soon as rehearsal ends
  • Rehearsals will be outside unless there is inclement weather
  • Procedures forthcoming

July 20th – 22nd – “Step 3” Guidelines in Place

• Normal, BAND CAMP (ALL MARCHING BAND MEMBERS)
• Please see slight adjustments in time!
• 9am-9pm
  • 9am-Noon – Outside
  • Noon-1:30 – Lunch
  • 1:30-4:30 – Inside/Sectionals
  • 4:30-6pm – Dinner
  • 6pm-9pm – Outside

July 23rd - “Step 3” Guidelines in Place

• Normal, BAND CAMP (ALL MARCHING BAND MEMBERS)

• 9am-noon
• 7pm - 2020-21 Preview Show

Finally, I wanted to briefly inform everyone that we have also adjusted our rehearsal times for the fall semester regarding the marching band.  As of now, we plan to rehearse on every Tuesday 5pm-9pm and Thursday 4pm-7pm.  We will not have any Monday rehearsals for marching band unless the need arises.  This schedule will start the week of August 4th.  Just like the summer schedule, this is subject to change.  We will notify you of any changes. 

CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU HAVE MADE IT TO THE END! See, No Monster 😊 Thank you