2023 Fall Info, Crowley HS Mighty Eagle Band

MIGHTY EAGLe BAND

Fall 2023 Info

We are excited to see you take the next step in your band career with the Crowley HS Mighty Eagle Band! The MEB has a long tradition of excellence, and we look forward to continuing that success with you. Our staff and student leaders are already hard at work preparing for your arrival. Show up with a great attitude, get ready to work hard improving your skills and learning some new ones, and have a great time along the way!

Please add these important dates to your calendar:

May camp for incoming band members on May 5-6^th (details below)
Summer music rehearsals every Tuesday night in June and July (optional – but come if you’re in town)
Drumline, colorguard, and leadership camps July 17-21
Summer marching band camp beginning July 24th

Please review the information in this packet carefully, and if you have any questions or concerns reach out via email to christopher.dunning@crowley.k12.tx.us.

Auditions

Auditions will take place during band classes at CHS, HFS, and RAMS in April. Students joining us from other schools please email christopher.dunning@crowley.k12.tx.us for an appointment.

May Camp

Friday, May 5th, 5:00-9:00 PM (dinner provided)
Saturday, May 6th, all day (lunch provided)

May Camp is required for all members of the band, new or returning. Students will learn marching fundamentals and music for the fall marching show, try on uniforms, and order supplies for the fall. We have designed this experience to prepare you for success throughout the fall season. Camp attendance determines how many spots we will write for the fall field show, it is important that you attend camp to be counted! Saturday will include a parent info meeting, preview performance, Band Family Cookout, and pool party!

Physicals

Monday, May 22nd from 3:30-4:30 PM, $10.

A physical exam is required for all marching band members. This is the same physical required for athletics. Crowley HS will offer physicals for students on Monday, May 22nd for only $10.

Information on the physical event at CHS:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9FM87dPB4z5sD0abI_cwFnd9QDW12jc/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=102693402026768388671&rtpof=true&sd=true

If you cannot attend, any doctor can perform your physical, but must use the official UIL form:

https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/PrePhysFormRvsd1_10_20.pdf

Summer Rehearsals

Every Tuesday in June and July, 6-8PM, CHS band hall

Come see your friends and make some music all summer long! Attend as many as you can. Learning the music early will give you a head start on the fall season and help us all be a better band.

Drumline Camp
(by audition only)
Colorguard Camp
(no experience required –
must attend May camp)

July 17-21, CHS, details TBD

Colorguard and drumline require intensive training before summer band. For more information contact Mr. Wessels (colorguard) or Mr. Danforth (drumline).

Summer Band Camp

July 24-August 9, CHS

Summer band camp is required for all members of the MEB (including colorguard). Band camp is every weekday, Monday-Friday, from July 24th through August 9. Please attend the parent info meeting for more information including a detailed schedule.

Band Fees

Managing such a large group incurs costs, but we do our best to keep band fees manageable. Compared to other area schools and other activities at CHS, marching band is one of the least expensive activities for your student. Fees should never prevent a student from participating in band – we can work with you on a payment plan or a scholarship if needed. Fundraising opportunities will be available in the fall to offset fees.

Details regarding band fees will be available at parent info meetings on April 10th and 11th.