WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL BAND REGISTRATION!
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ARE YOU AN 8TH GRADER TRYING TO DECIDE WHICH PATH YOU'LL TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL?
ARE YOU AN 8TH GRADE PARENT THAT WANTS YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A PLACE OF BELONGING AND SUCCESS ON THE SHS CAMPUS? ARE YOU CURRENTLY A HS STUDENT WHO LOVES BAND AND CAN'T WAIT TO CONTINUE CREATING UNPRECEDENTED HISTORY FOR OUR AMAZING PROGRAM? THERE'S NO BETTER PLACE TO BE TO FEEL A PART OF A FAMILY, TO CREATE AWESOME SUCCESS, AND MAINTAIN HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS THAN THE LARGEST ORGANIZATION ON THE SHS CAMPUS... - THE SPLENDORA HIGH SCHOOL BAND! |
IMPORTANT DATES:High School Registration
Incoming band students and parents are required to attend registration night the high school band hall. May 16, May 17 5:00 to 8:00 Combined Band Concert w/ High School (8th graders will play with the HS band!) May 19th 6:30pm New Freshman Marching Camp July 18, 19, 20 8am-3pm Summer Band for All HS Band Students July 25-29 8am-4pm August 1-5 4pm-8pm |
NOW IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE SPLENDORA HIGH SCHOOL BAND!
LET'S GET STARTED!
STEP 1:
Review the Calendar.
The calendar can be located on the website by clicking on CALENDARS at the top of this page. You can access the calender here.
It is very important to have constant access to our band's calendar. The band directors try very hard to plan ahead and have a solid plan for our rehearsals, concerts, contests, and big events. However, in the case of weather and event planning, we are sometimes needing to make changes. We are asking our band students and parents to constantly be linked to our band calendar so that you always know what our students are doing and where they are required to be.
VERY IMPORTANT CALENDAR NOTE: In October, the students have a week off of school. This is usually the week before our UIL marching contest, and it is always the same week as a HS football game. We require our students to be here this week and not go on a major vacation out of town since they will be required to be at the rehearsals and at the HS football game that week. A signature letter will be given to students on the day of registration
It is very important to have constant access to our band's calendar. The band directors try very hard to plan ahead and have a solid plan for our rehearsals, concerts, contests, and big events. However, in the case of weather and event planning, we are sometimes needing to make changes. We are asking our band students and parents to constantly be linked to our band calendar so that you always know what our students are doing and where they are required to be.
VERY IMPORTANT CALENDAR NOTE: In October, the students have a week off of school. This is usually the week before our UIL marching contest, and it is always the same week as a HS football game. We require our students to be here this week and not go on a major vacation out of town since they will be required to be at the rehearsals and at the HS football game that week. A signature letter will be given to students on the day of registration
STEP 4:
Purchase the required items.
These are the required items to purchase:
Total for a first-year band student: $134.50 **If you already own the items above and do not need new ones, you do not need to purchase them again. Percussionists: will need to purchase the following items. If you already own these from junior high or from previous high school years, you will not need to purchase them again. Amazon shopping links are listed on the right.
Color Guard: will need to make a one-time payment for the items necessary to provide the costume, hair, and makeup for competitive season. Payment can be made to the Splendora HS Band by cash or check.
Woodwind players need to make sure that they have a good stock of reeds and other necessary woodwind items. Brass players need to make sure that they have valve oil or slide cream and other brass related items listed below. |
Purchase your band gear.
The red band shirt, black shorts, pants, and cap can be purchased online. Click the button below to go to the webstore!
Purchase your MTX marching shoes.
The MTX Crossover black shoe, this shoe is specialized performance gear for the football field. We require all band students to have a pair of these shoes as well as the required gear to the left.
If you already have your MTX shoes from last year, you do not need to purchase them new again. If you have outgrown them and they are uncomfortable, we highly recommend purchasing new ones. The cost is $50, and we accept cash or check made payable to Splendora HS Band. We have provided Amazon links to the items you can purchase. Most of these items have one-day shipping so you can receive them really quickly.
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Purchase your additional supplies.
Amazon links to all the items are in the buttons. Click the button to be taken to the exact specific item that band students are required to have.
BAND HALL ESSENTIALS
percussion items
woodwind items
brass items
All HS band students MUST have all of their required items in hand no later than the first football game!
If you need assistance of any kind, please email me at bbest@splendoraisd.org.
If you need assistance of any kind, please email me at bbest@splendoraisd.org.
Step 5:
Get your music.
The directors will be able to provide all of the music to you that you will be performing this year, which includes music for the football games, the half-time show music, warmup music, and much more! Come to registration. If you are unable to make registration physically, you can request for us to send music to you. Email bbest@splendoraisd.org
STEP 6:
Complete your physical and RankOne paperwork.
Complete your physical and RankOne paperwork.
All band students must have the following items in order to participate in the marching band:
RankOne online forms need to be done yearly.
If a student does not complete a physical or the RankOne online forms, they will not be allowed to participate with us outside until it is completed.
SIDENOTE ABOUT PHYSICALS: The Splendora Band Staff STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that all students get their physical done right here at SHS! We will have the sports medicine staff from a neighboring medical company on campus to perform the physicals. The cost is ONLY $15 for one student or $25 for the family. It will need to be paid in CASH the day of. Getting your physical done at SHS means that the band staff will have it on file and you will be good to go for marching season. Typically, we experience a LOT of problems with students trying to get a physical done at their own doctor.
Common problems with getting the physical done somewhere other than SHS:
Perhaps the biggest problem with getting your physical on your own is having your band directors worry all summer about whether or not it is getting done and whether or not you will be at practice on the 1st day!
Students will receive their physical form
To complete the online paperwork, follow these steps:
Step by step instructions as well as images are available on the button below.
- The Physical Form completed and signed by a physician
- The 9 online UIL forms located on RankOne website
RankOne online forms need to be done yearly.
If a student does not complete a physical or the RankOne online forms, they will not be allowed to participate with us outside until it is completed.
SIDENOTE ABOUT PHYSICALS: The Splendora Band Staff STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that all students get their physical done right here at SHS! We will have the sports medicine staff from a neighboring medical company on campus to perform the physicals. The cost is ONLY $15 for one student or $25 for the family. It will need to be paid in CASH the day of. Getting your physical done at SHS means that the band staff will have it on file and you will be good to go for marching season. Typically, we experience a LOT of problems with students trying to get a physical done at their own doctor.
Common problems with getting the physical done somewhere other than SHS:
- Wrong forms
- Incomplete forms
- More Expensive
- Not completed on time for summer band to start
- Missing pre-screening documents
- Even if you get a free physical once per year on your insurance, there is usually a Co-Pay and scheduling a Dr.'s appointment is extremely tricky in this new Covid-19 and Vaccination environment.
Perhaps the biggest problem with getting your physical on your own is having your band directors worry all summer about whether or not it is getting done and whether or not you will be at practice on the 1st day!
Students will receive their physical form
To complete the online paperwork, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Click the button below to go directly to the rank one website, or go to www.splendoraband.com and click on the button for RankOne located on the main page. You will be redirected to the RANK ONE SPORT page. Review the instructions and select the Click Here icon to proceed to the online forms.
- Step 2: SELECT Continue as a Guest. Don’t create an account.
- Step 3: Click the first form “Splendora ISD Student Release” and complete that form. Once completed, select SUBMIT upon completion.
- Step 4: Upon completion of the first form, you should be given an arrow to continue to the next form. When all are complete, you will receive a message of completion.
Step by step instructions as well as images are available on the button below.
And the final step...
COME TO summer Band!
Your first day of Summer Band :
July 10: All Color Guard Students including new Color Guard
July 10: All Percussion Students including new Percussionists
July 17-18: All Upper Leadership Team Members
July 19: All New Freshman Woodwind and Brass Students
July 24th: All Band Students Return
July 10: All Color Guard Students including new Color Guard
July 10: All Percussion Students including new Percussionists
July 17-18: All Upper Leadership Team Members
July 19: All New Freshman Woodwind and Brass Students
July 24th: All Band Students Return
SUMMER BAND CHECK LIST
- Pencil: We'd like for all band students to have a supply of pencils. We use them a lot in band, as we make lots of music notes to get you best prepared for the marching show.
- Your Summer Band Music: we will also be providing more music as the summer camp goes on.
- Sunglasses: depending on when we are outside, the sun can get in your eyes. We recommend all students bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
- Sunscreen: sunburns are no fun! Use sunblock regularly while we are outside to protect your skin from the sun.
- Athletic shoe: Tennis shoes are our highest recommendation. Toms, Chucks, Vans, will cause your feet to be sore. SANDALS can cause real injury.
- Athletic shorts: if a child goes to outdoor rehearsal with jeans or leggings, they will more than likely overheat and could get sick. This is a safety requirement.
- Hat or hair ties: keeps more sun or long hair out of your eyes and helps with comfort and makes the rehearsal more enjoyable.
- Towel: you can use the towel to place your instrument down when we are on the practice field. Also helps for sweating during outdoor exercises.
- Water jug: students will be required to purchase the TMF water jug from the website. But you MUST HAVE WATER for outside hydration! Dehydration, no no no!
- Pencil: ...ohh, sorry, I already said that. But bring a pencil.
- Instrument: so you can you know.... play music.
- Lunch: all stduents need to bring a lunch with them for summer camp. For safety, we do not allow band students to leave campus for lunch (even if you drive).
- Pencil: oooop, there it is again.... You got your pencil, right?
