Recent Additions to the Band Website
Marching Band Uniform Fitting
Added May 17, 2008
Marching band uniforms will be fitted July 22 - 24 (the week before band camp). Contact Debbie Bitter or Lorell Morell to schedule a uniform fitting appointment. For more information and a schedule of times, see the Marching Band Uniform page. We also need parent volunteers to help with the uniform fitting; for more information, see the Volunteering page.
Marching Band Forms Due May 16
Updated May 24, 2008
The Participation Agreement, Attendance Contract, Video Release Form, and NonAthletic Clearance were due Friday, May 16, 2008; much additional information is in the 2008 Marching Band Information Pack.
The first marching band payment was also due Friday, May 16, 2008; this payment is $200 plus additional fees that depend on the student's section. The form to compute and submit this payment is here.
Marching Band Schedule
Added May 9, 2008
A schedule of marching band practices and performances has been added to the Marching Band page.
Thank You to the Outgoing Booster Board
Added May 2, 2008
We express a heartfelt thank you to the outgoing booster board. Their hard work and dedication made the 2007-2008 year possible.
Winterguard Competes in WGAZ Guard Championships
Added April 25, 2008
The Winterguard finished their 2007-2008 season at the WGAZ Guard Championships on April 19th. They achieved a score of 87.7 and tied for third place overall. Congratulations on a great season.
Band Booster Board for 2008-2009
Added April 13, 2008
The band booster board for 2008-2009 will be the following individuals.
- President
- Olga Eddy
- Sectretary
- Joye Smith
- Treasurer
- Susan Berkebile
- Trips and travel
- Sue Cook
- Website
- Darryl Morrell
- Uniforms
- Debbie Bitter and Lorell Morrell
- Fundraising
- Deadre Baxley and Jodie Weiss
- Colorguard liason
- Dana Marie Flores
- Drumline liason
- Moe Allison
- Equipment/Pit crew chief
- Keith Baxley
Spring Tour was a Smashing Success
Added April 13, 2008
Congratulations to Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band for a wonderful Spring Tour. They competed at the Heritage Festival in San Diego. For full details, see the Festivals and Competitions page.
2008 Marching Band Colorguard
Added April 5, 2008
The following students will be in the Fall 2008 Colorguard:
- Kristina Bransfield
- Kimberly Bryant
- Shalia Clark
- Kaley Crawford
- Leah DeSpain
- Larry Eddy
- Kate Flores
- Bailey Graham
- Cassie Klosterman
- Kadi Law
- Jennifer Lee
- Emily McKendrick
- Ashley Mount
- Kaitlyn Mousser
- Monica Painter
- Shantel Shaver
- Natalie Stevens
- Kelli Torgersen
- Alyssa Troyanek
- Briana Wade
- Tessa Wade
- Whitney Wallace
- Erica Wiemann
The summer practice schedule for the colorguard is the following:
- Tuesday, April 22 6:00-7:00
- Senior Meeting
- Tuesday, April 29 6:00-8:30
- Seniors and New Members
- Thursday, May 1 6:00-8:30
- Seniors and New Members
- Tuesday, May 6 6:00-8:30
- Everyone
- Thursday, May 8 6:00-8:30
- Everyone
- Tuesday, May 13 6:00-8:30
- Everyone
- Thursday, May 15 6:00-8:30
- Everyone
- No June Practices
- Tuesday, July 8 6:00-9:00
- Everyone
- Thursday, July 10 6:00-9:00
- Everyone
- Tuesday, July 15 6:00-9:00
- Everyone
- Monday, July 21 6:00-9:00
- Everyone
- Tuesday, July 22 6:00-9:00
- Everyone
- Wednesday, July 23 6:00-9:00
- Everyone
- Thursday, July 24 6:00-9:00
- Everyone
- Monday, July 28 7:30-11:30
- Manditory Rookie Camp-All new Colorguard members to marching band
- Monday, July 28 1:00-9:00
- Manditory Band Camp-All Colorguard members
- Tuesday, July 29 thru Friday August 1 7:30am to 9:00 pm
- Mandatory Band Camp-Everyone
All-State Results
Added March 11, 2008
Congratulations to the following students for making the 2008 Arizona All-State Band and Orchestra!
- Ho-Young Ahn - Clarinet
- Alex Enabnit - Trombone
- Nicole Kang - Flute
- Jennifer Manwaring - Percussion
- Caitlin Poupard - Clarinet (1st in the State)
- Isabel Richmond - French Horn (1st in the State)
ABODA Festival Results
Added February 27, 2008
All of the concert ensembles participated in the ABODA Festival held at Highland High School on Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23. They earned the following ratings:
- Wind Ensemble - Superior with Distinction
- Symphonic Band - Superior
- Concert Band II - Excellent
- Concert Band I - Good
Fundraising for the 2008 Season
Added February 12, 2007
Deadre Baxley is already working on fundraising for the coming season. Contact her with questions. We will provide information on summer fundraising events as it becomes available.
February 2007 Newsletter
Added February 12, 2007
The newsletter for February is here.
Bashas and Fry's Fundraiser
Added January 10, 2007
Information about an easy way to raise money for your student by shopping at Bashas and Fry's has been posted on the Fundraising page.
Arizona Percussive Arts Society Fall Festival
Added November 23, 2007
The drumline participated in the AZPAS Fall Festival. The drumline received a rating of superior. The front ensemble and bass drums received captions.
The following students performed in the solo/ensemble judging:
- Devin Barnes, snare solo
- excellent
- Baxley/Tracey Multi-Perc Duet
- superior
- Highland HS Cymbal Ensemble
- superior
- HHS Front Ensemble Percussion Ensemble
- superior
- Sean DeRose Marimba Solo
- superior
- Wakefield and DeRosa Mallet Duet
- superior
November Newsletter
Added November 22, 2007
The newsletter for November is here.
University of Arizona Band Day
Updated November 18, 2007
The marching band performed at the University of Arizona Band Day on Saturday, November 17. They received a rating of superior for the band and excellent for the auxiliary.
ABODA State Marching Festival
Updated November 10, 2007
The marching band performed at the ABODA State Marching Festival on November 10. They received a rating of superior with distinction. They received the following captions:
- Auxillary
- Percussion
- Visual Performance
- Music Performance
- General Effect
Bands of America Regional Championship at Flagstaff
Updated November 10, 2007
The band competed in the BOA Regional Championship at Flagstaff on November 3. They performed well enough in the preliminary round to be one of the 10 bands chosen to compete again in the finals. They placed 9th in the final round with a score of 69.75. Photos are now available online for viewing at http://www.joleschorders.com/go.asp?24604445.
Our Sympathies to Mesquite High School
Added October 27, 2007
Chris Rainer, Mesquite High School's assistant band director, died in a car accident Wednesday, October 24. Our thoughts are with his family and the Mesquite bands. We especially wish to recognize the courage of the Mesquite Marching Band in their performance at the Gilbert Marching Invitational. Donations to a memorial fund to aid his family can be made at any Chase Bank to account number 2748722887.
Gilbert Marching Invitational - Gilbert, AZ
Added October 27, 2007
The band marched in the Gilbert Marching Invitational on October 27. The band received a score of 83.0 and 3rd place in Division I, 4th place overall. Our percussion was awarded the Division I Percussion Caption.
October Newsletter
Added October 6, 2007
The October Newsletter can be downloaded from this link.
Fundraising News
Added October 3, 2007
Thank you to all who came out and supported the Band at the Chipotle Restaurant on Superstition Springs Blvd, especially the students who came and performed....GREAT JOB!!!! Thanks for entertaining us on your night off. It was a very fun and exciting evening.
Now for the total.....Chipotle donated $839.53 to the band! Chipotle said it was a huge success; this may be something we can do again next year, and maybe make it an even bigger night.
PAS Festival
Updated September 29, 2007
A thousand kudos to the students, to their parents, to the directors. The PAS Festival was a bunch of work and so many gave an extra effort to make everyone feel welcomed at Highland. Of course the drumline was fantastic, too. You all should be very proud of Highland, of the directors and especially of your dedication to the Band!
A special thanks to Darla Eddy and her great organizing effort.
September Newsletter
Added September 14, 2007
The September 2007 Newsletter is available at this link.
Thanks to Water and Ice
Added September 7, 2007
The band and boosters thank the Otis Family and Water and Ice for supplying great tasting cold water for band camp and the football games.
July Newsletter
Added July 3, 2007
The July 2007 Newsletter is available at this link.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Added June 13, 2007
Answers to some frequently asked questions are here.
Thank you to Mr. Taylor and Taylor Masonry Enterprises
Added June 12, 2007
The band directors and boosters thank Mr. Taylor and his company for helping the band get a smokin' deal on 75 tons of sand. Why does the band need 75 tons of sand? To level the practice field by the auditorium, so that it is no longer an obstacle to students as they practice. Thank you Mr. Taylor for your help!