Author: KPHS Band

11-22 January

Monday – Jazz Ensemble Rehearsals resume – 3:15 to 5:00

Wednesday – Symphonic Band Rehearsal – 3:30 to 5:30

All 2nd period and 4th period Band students are involved with the Symphonic Band rehearsals after school on Wednesdays.

Thursday – Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – 3:30 to 5:30

WINTER CONCERT

As of  now our Winter Concert remains scheduled for Thursday, February 4th.  It is the expectation that all Face-to-Face and Hybrid students attend Dress Rehearsal and perform at the concert. The dress rehearsal for the concert will occur on Wednesday, February 3 directly after school.

The performance will take place at Kingwood Park HS in the gym. Our estimated start time will be 7:00pm. The whole event should be no longer than 45 minutes.  

All Band members will be working on “Moscow, 1941” for a mass Band performance. See Schoology for all of the posted music.

Look Here for the Spring Semester Calendar – all dates are subject to change.

Kingwood Park Band Rehearsal/Performance Calendar

Solo and Ensemble Competition – In February, all Band students will participate in an individual competition that is deemed the Solo and Ensemble Competition. This competition is a performance by an individual or section of students on a prepared piece of music. All Band members should have their music assigned at this point. The first assignments of the Spring semester will be based on Solo and Ensemble music.

Spring Concert Bands – 

Please see the Google Doc for more information: KPHS Bands Spring 2021 Evaluations and Placement

Please note that after school rehearsals for the Spring ensembles are different from the Marching Band Schedule. Sectionals start January 25th.

MondaySectionals:Symphonic Band Brass 3:15 to 4:15Wind Ensemble Woodwinds 3:15 to 4:45
TuesdaySectionals:Symphonic Band Woodwinds 3:15 to 4:15Wind Ensemble Brass 3:15 to 4:45
WednesdaySymphonic Band Rehearsal3:30 to 5:30
ThursdayWind Ensemble Rehearsal3:30 to 5:30
FridayNo Symphonic BandPossible Wind Ensemble Rehearsal TBD 3:15 to 5:00

Spring Band Rehearsal Schedules:

A calendar for next semester’s rehearsals is posted on the Band webpage at the Kingwood Park HS website.  

Look Here for the Spring Semester Calendar – all dates are subject to change

Kingwood Park Band Rehearsal/Performance Calendar

Music that Band members need to be preparing:

  • Solos for the Solo and Ensemble Competition in the Spring
  • Wind Ensemble: 
    • In the Shining of the Stars
    • Moscow, 1941
    • Procession of Nobles
    • The Flame of Eternal Glory
  • Symphonic Band
    • In the Shining of the Stars
    • Moscow, 1941
    • Legend of Knife River
  • Jazz Ensemble Music
  • Percussion
    • Tumblers
    • Funeral March of a Marionette 

Music can be found in Schoology and on the Band Google Classroom page under ‘classwork’.

 Music For Band

Look Here for the Spring Semester Calendar – all dates are subject to change

Kingwood Park Band Rehearsal/Performance Calendar

16 Nov – 20 Nov

Our next game will be at Turner Stadium versus Santa Fe on Nov. 19. 

Travel Plans for Nov. 19: Google Form for Nov. 19 Travel Plans

This is important – Independent Travel Form Due This Wednesday!

Band Members must have this document signed and returned to the Band Staff. An independent travel form must be filled out for every game. This is important! It is our responsibility to have a physical copy of a signed independent travel form for every game.

Fine Arts Independent Travel Form November 19th Game #5

Senior Recognition Game:
Senior Parents – We will be displaying a slideshow at this Thursday’s game.  We will be taking pictures of the Seniors this Tuesday directly after rehearsal. We invite you to be included in the pictures and would ask, if you are available, that you come to the end of our rehearsal to take a picture with your student. Our Booster VP will be taking pictures. 

If you are unable to attend but would still like to be in the picture with your child, please contact Michele Heginbotham at heg05@live.com. She is willing to meet with you at a different time to get your picture taken with your student. 

All pictures will need to be completed by Wednesday. There will not be time for late additions.

If you have not been able to sign up yet, please sign up to help us run our concession stands. There are still games occurring even if the Band is not performing during the week.

Concessions Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DAAA929A2FB6-kingwood3

Non-Senior Parents – please help the Senior parents spend time with their students this Thursday by signing up for volunteering at concession stands.

Kingwood Park Jazz Ensemble:
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsals Begin Monday, November 16th!

Scholarships/Region Band Auditions: 
Audition recordings begin Saturday, November 14th at 10am and end Wednesday, November 18th at 11:59 pm.

5A Region Band Auditions: 
Audition recordings begin Saturday, December 5th at 10 am and end Wednesday, December 9th at 11:59 pm. All Students will audition in one audition process. There will NOT be a Round 1 and Round 2 for the 5A auditions.

Solo and Ensemble Competition:
In February, all Band students will participate in an individual competition that is deemed the “Solo and Ensemble Competition.” This competition is a performance by an individual or section of students on a prepared piece of music. Some students will be selecting their own music to prepare while others will be assigned music. We will begin choosing music before the Thanksgiving Break so that students have ample time to prepare for their performance in February.

Spring Concert Bands:
In any other normal year, we would be finished with football/marching season and moving toward a Concert Band setting at this time. Our Concert Band season will be a little delayed, but we are preparing for the Spring now. The breakdown of Band placements for the Spring will be different this year from previous years.

Please Note:
This year is a State Year for 5A Concert Bands. What this means is that our Wind Ensemble will be preparing music to be performed and recorded for submission into the State UIL competition for 5A High School Concert Bands. Auditions for the Kingwood Park concert ensembles will occur at the end of December before the Christmas Break. There will be rehearsal and attendance expectations for participation in any competitive Concert Ensemble. A calendar for next semester’s rehearsals is posted on the Band webpage at the Kingwood Park HS website.  

Kingwood Park Band Rehearsal/Performance Calendar

Music that Band members need to be preparing:
* Danger Zone (Silver Stars Dance Team)
* Incantation
* Clair de Lune
* We’re an American Band
* Cheer Pack
* All-State Audition Music

Music can be found in Schoology and on the Band Google Classroom page under “Classwork.”

Music For Band

Join the KPark Band Remind for updates and reminders!

Send a text to: 81010

Text this message: @kpband20

MOD Pizza Fundraiser * 11/4

What’s for dinner on Wednesday, November 4? MOD PIZZA!! 🍕 Please click on the following image to commit to our TAKE-OUT or DELIVERY fundraiser at MOD Pizza on Kingwood Dr.! This fundraiser is from 10:30am – 10:00pm, which means you can have pizza for brunch, lunch, and dinner! 😉 Please spread the word!

25 Oct – 06 Nov Schedule

Now that we have finished learning new material, after school rehearsals will be diminished, and in a few weeks, we will begin holding rehearsals that will be either instrument or Band assignment specific.

Kingwood Park Jazz Ensemble: Be on the lookout for discussions and invitations to being a member of the Kingwood Park Jazz Ensemble.

Scholarships/Region Band Auditions 

REGION/All State Band – Participation with High School Region Bands and earned Membership into the Texas All State Band are great ways to help with general and Music scholarships.

Kingwood Park Band students already have the music and digital access as well.  

Side Note: the music used to audition for the Freshman Region Band is the same music that Kingwood Park Band students will be assigned to perform for their Fall Semester testing.

Kingwood Park Band Spirit Night with MOD PIZZA

Take-Out and Delivery Fundraiser!

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

All Day – 10:30am-10:00pm 

4537 Kingwood Drive, Suite 100, Kingwood, TX

Donating Back: 20%

Hey, Band Family! Want to stay current on Panther Band news, upcoming spirit nights, and celebrations? Make sure you join us on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook! Help us show our Panther Band pride by liking and sharing/retweeting our posts! 

Twitter: @KPBandOfficial or click HERE.

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Instagram: kingwoodparkband or click HERE.

Thank you for supporting the KPark Panther Band!

A New Kingwood Park Band Store is Open for the Remainder of the Month

KPBand

Music that Band members need to be preparing:

·  Danger Zone

·  Knock on Wood (Silver Stars Dance Team)

·  Stadium Jams 5

·  Land of 1000 Dances

·  Cheer Pack

·  All-State Audition Music

·  King Kong!  Band Members – our focus will be learning and memorizing(!) King Kong this week.

Music can be found in Schoology and on the Band Google Classroom page under “classwork.”

Music For Band

Join the KPark Band Remind for updates and reminders!

Send a text to 81010

Text this message: @kpband20

Next 2 Weeks:

 Week of Oct 26 – 30        

·  Mon, Oct 26                  No Rehearsal – Open Band Hall 

·  Tues, Oct 27                 Full Band   3:30pm to 5:00pm 

·  Wed, Oct 28                      No Rehearsal – Open Band Hall 

·  Thur, Oct 29                           Full Band   3:30pm to 5:00pm

·  Fri, Oct 30                               No Rehearsal – Open Band Hall

Week of Nov 2 – 6       Please note that there is rehearsal on Wednesday of this week due to the Thursday Game and the election on Tuesday.

·  Mon, Nov 2                             No Rehearsal – Open Band Hall 

·  Tues, Nov 3                            NO Rehearsal – Band Hall CLOSED

·  Wed, Nov 4                       Full Band   3:30pm to 5:00pm    

·  Thur, Nov 5                          Game # 4 Crosby Itinerary coming soon

·  Fri, Nov 6                                NO Rehearsal – Band Hall Closed

 Link to the Concessions Meeting Highlights Video:

Concessions Meeting Highlights

Chaperone Sign-Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050848A4AF29A0F85-chaperones

Concessions Sign-Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DAAA929A2FB6-kingwood3

How to Purchase Tickets for Games

Football Game Participation

Students must meet participation requirement

·        Meet UIL Eligibility

·        Attend Scheduled Rehearsal

·        Pass Inspection (uniform, flip folder/lyre, water jug)

·        Fill out Travel Forms (Google Form and Independent Travel)

Football Game Itinerary – 

Add the following games to your calendars.

Thursday, November 5th – Home game @ Turner Stadium

Thursday, November 19th– Home game @ Turner Stadium

Friday, December 4th – Home game @ Turner Stadium

Directions to Football Stadiums

Click the following link for information regarding Humble ISD Fine Arts guidelines at football games.

Turner Stadium Guidelines

Ordering Uniforms and Other Gear

The Band will not be using the traditional uniforms this year because it could present a contamination issue. Therefore, students are going to be required to purchase a polo shirt and khaki shorts. We know khaki shorts can be purchased anywhere; however, purchasing them from one location ensures that all of the shorts are identical and of a school-appropriate length. These are the only two required items that will need to be purchased. All other items, such as the water jug, dry fit shirt, etc., are optional and can be purchased later.

Band fees are being divided between the 1st and 2nd semesters because we are not sure of what the students will be able to participate in. We will revisit the second amount in December and hopefully get that to you by January. At this time, the fee for the 1st Semester is $125.00. You can pay through the website (under Store) or through our Treasurer, Lynn Baker. Please feel free to email her at kparkbbtreasurer@gmail.com to set that up as soon as possible.

We are asking all forms and payments (whether full or partial) be ordered or brought to the school no later than Wednesday, September 9. Please remember, school employees are not allowed to handle money at all. If you would like to send the money with your child, please make sure that the form (completely filled out) and money are in a sealed, labeled envelope with the student’s name on it. All checks can be made out to KPBand Boosters.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the KPark Band Booster President, Jessica Bankston, at Kparkbandbooster.president@gmail.com.

Thank you all for your support and patience. We will continue to keep you updated as we know more.