New Member Info, Crowley HS Mighty Eagle Band

New Member Info

22-23 Mighty Eagle Band

Hello new members and parents!

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.

All current 8th grade band students are invited to join the Mighty Eagle Band this fall. Please add these important required dates to your calendar:

Required parent info meeting on Monday, 4/25, 7:00 PM OR Thursday, 4/28 5:00 PM at CHS. Both meetings are the same.
May camp for incoming band members on May 13-14^th (details below)
Summer music rehearsals every Tuesday night (optional – but come if you’re in town)
Drumline and colorguard camp July 18-22
Summer marching band camp beginning July 27th

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.

Parent Info Meeting

Two sessions – attend either.
Monday, April 25^th, 7-8 PM
Thursday, April 28^th, 5-6 PM

All new members need at least one parent in attendance. Detailed information will be provided about time commitment, calendar, costs, and expectations.

Auditions

April 25-29

Auditions will take place during band classes at CHS, HFS, and RAMS from April 25-29. Students joining us from other schools please email christopher.dunning@crowley.k12.tx.us for an appointment.

Audition packets can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_Wtv82D0XPfJaa9pr0hD_XUvfcbO7wvU?usp=sharing

May Camp

Friday, May 13th, 5:00-9:00 PM (bring your own snacks)
Saturday, May 14th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (pizza 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 conclude with a short parent meeting at 3:00 PM, followed by a student performance.

Physicals

Tuesday, May 17th 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 Tuesday, May 17^th for only $10. If you cannot attend, any doctor can perform your physical, but must use the provided form.

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 18-22, 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 27-August 10, CHS

Summer band camp is required for all members of the MEB (including colorguard). Band camp is every weekday, Monday-Friday, from July 27 through August 10. Please attend the parent info meeting for more information including a detailed schedule.