MEB News 7/22/25

Summer band starts this week!

Summer Band Schedule

July 24-25 – 7AM-4PM
Colorguard – Richard Allie MS
All others – CHS Band Hall

July 28-Aug 1 – 7AM-4PM
Everyone at CHS Band Hall

Aug 4-6 – 5-8PM
CHS Band Hall

Aug 7 – NO BAND – Meet the Teacher night

Aug 8 – 7AM-4PM

Aug 9th – Friends and Family show – time TBD

Aug 11 – 7AM-4PM

Aug 14, 15 – 5:30-8:30 PM

Construction Update

New bus lane opens 7/24!

Beginning 7/24, parents who are DROPPING OFF can drive through the bus lane and exit through Crowley 9th Grade. DO NOT park in this area!

If you are PARKING, park in the student parking lot on the west side of the building.

Students will enter the new building and walk through the hallway to the band hall doors.

Summer Band for ALL!

Summer band for EVERYONE starts July 24th! Check your band app for more information!

Summer Band Checklist

Here’s your pre-summer-band to do list!

What to bring to summer band:

  • Instrument (including reeds, valve oil, etc)
  • Athletic clothes for outside rehearsal (loose fit, light colors)
  • Athletic shoes (no crocs, sandals, slides, skate shoes)
  • Sunglasses and hat (optional but recommended)
  • Sunscreen
  • Returning members – your MEB water jug and carrier
  • A great attitude!

Upcoming Events

More info on the calendar page

The most up-to-date information is always on the BAND app!

Car Wash Fundraiser – Aug 3rd

Help us raise some funds to pay for props and other fall show expenses!

Friends and Family Show – Aug 9th

Parents, friends, and family please come see a preview of our 2025 show!

Meet the Eagles – Aug 20th
NEW DATE!

Evening pep rally performance at CHS – details TBD

Scrimmage – Aug 21

NO BAND PERFORMANCE
Parents – sign up for concessions!

Band Social – Aug 22 (evening)

Optional event – details TBD

First game – Aug 29th

First football game! Home vs Birdville.
Parents – sign up for concessions!

Fundraiser Opportunities

Help raise funds for the band, or put some money in your own band account! Fundraisers can help cover band fees, pay for your NYC trip or other field trips, or purchase uniform items and other merchandise.

Car Wash Fundraiser

Proceeds help cover uniforms and props for the fall show!

Crowley Shell Station
Sign up for shifts during summer band

August 3

9AM-4PM

CISD Stadium Concessions

Open to anyone! See the sign up page for details.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAB2DA1F8C34-57400681-mebconcession#

AT&T Stadium Events

Work events at AT&T stadium, such as concerts and Cowboys games! More info and sign up here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Parents, we need your help! The MEB relies on our amazing parent volunteers to make our events run.

Tell us what areas you’re interested in:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz94vSkic4QZeVvU62DvabKp1tRygIaM3Sg9suWo6G6M-VCw/viewform?usp=header

Sign up for specific days and times:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAB2DA1F8C34-57400681-mebconcession#/

More Information

Contact the MEB staff for more information.