2025 Fall Info, Crowley HS Mighty Eagle Band

MIGHTY EAGLE BAND

Fall 2025 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:

Spring Training for incoming band members on April 25-26^th (details below)
Summer music rehearsals every Tuesday night in June and July (optional – but come if you’re in town)
Leadership camp July 16-17th
Colorguard camp July 14-17th
Trip to Denton for the DCI show, July 17th (optional)
Drumline camp July 21-23
Summer marching band camp beginning July 24th

Please review the information on this page 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 February. Students joining us from other schools please email christopher.dunning@crowley.k12.tx.us for an appointment.

Spring Training

Friday, April 25th, 5:00-9:00 PM (dinner provided)
Saturday, April 26th, all day (lunch provided)

Spring Training 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 and preview performance.

Physicals

Tuesday, May 6th from 4:15-5:00 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 Tuesday, May 6th for only $10. Fill out this packet and bring it with you to the event.

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

After your doctor completes your physical, you must upload your forms to

RankOne.

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 Spring Training)

July 21-23, CHS, details TBD

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

Summer Band Camp

July 24-August 11, 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 March 10th and 11th.