LH Band Update - Week of Oct. 12

Fall break wraps up as we head into a big week: Wednesday's eligibility update, a drumline gig at the Dallas Athletic Club, our home game vs. Coppell on Friday and the Duncanville Marching Invitational on Saturday, with UIL Region right around the corner. See below for details:

Full week's rehearsal schedule:

• Varsity Rehearsal Mon. (fall break - no school), 5:15-8:00 pm (white shirt/black or dark shorts)

• No Morning Rehearsal Tue.; Leadership Meeting Tue., 8:15 am; 1B Etude Listenings begin Tue.

• Full Band Morning Rehearsals Wed.-Fri., 6:45-8:20 am (Friday: possible rain, temps below 60°)

• Students lose or regain UIL eligibility Wed., Oct. 14 at 4:20 pm (no pass/no play exemption courses here; eligibility calendar here)

• Drumline Gig at the Dallas Athletic Club - Thurs., 10:30 am-12:00 pm

• Pep Rally Fri., 9:00-9:50 am (red band shirt)

• FNL Home vs. Coppell - Friday, Oct. 16 (full itinerary here)

• Duncanville Marching Invitational - Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30 am call time, 1:45 pm Prelims performance; logo shirt for rehearsal, show shirt for performance (full itinerary here)

• Post Game Clean-Up - Colorguard for the Oct. 16 game

• Help Session Sign Up open for the week - one appointment per student (sign up here)

• Color Guard Tamale Fundraiser - order Oct. 19-Nov. 6; pickup Mon., Nov. 16, 5:00-7:00 pm at the LHHS Band Hall (flyer with ordering QR code here)

• Orlando Trip Payment No. 2 Due - Thursday, Oct. 22 (trip account login here)

• Senior Letters Due - Monday, Oct. 26 after rehearsal

• Looking ahead: UIL Region 20 Marching Contest, 9:00 pm performance (Wed., Oct. 21, full itinerary here), FNL Away @ Plano (Oct. 23), Color Guard Dance Showcase (Oct. 29), FNL Away @ Plano West (Oct. 30), UIL Area C Marching Contest (Oct. 31)

Attendance reminder: With an increase in absences over the last month, the staff is reminding families of the attendance policy in the 26-27 LHHS Band Handbook. Excused absences carry no grade penalty. An unexcused absence from a rehearsal or sectional lowers the nine weeks participation average by 20 points, tardies lower it by 5 points, and an unexcused absence from a performance results in a grade of 0 and may jeopardize a student's spot in the marching band. If an excused absence is anticipated, please send written or email notice at least two days in advance.

Shout out to our drumline for performing at the Dallas Athletic Club to kick off their tournament. Students enjoyed a great lunch and earned a donation for the LHABC!

FNL vs. Coppell Itinerary: Click here

Duncanville Marching Invitational Itinerary: Click here

UIL Region Contest Itinerary: Click here

Help Session Sign Up: Click here

Orlando Trip Account Login: Click here

Check out the Smore from Mr. Singleton for this week.