Crimson Music Camp

A great opportunity is available this summer at the University of Alabama. Crimson Music Camp will be held June 14-19 in Tuscaloosa. All of our students are eligible to attend. Crimson Camp is filled with many great activities for students. Students participate in a concert band, small ensembles, master classes, recreational activities, concerts, and more! Please visit the website below to find the Crimson Camp registration form. There is an early registration discount if you register by May 1!

https://www.ts-register.com/Camps/UACampReg.aspx

Materials Check Ahead

We will be having a Materials Test next week. Here are the items required for each band:

Beginning Band
Folder (Name)
Essential Elements Book 1 (Name)
Pass-off Book (if applicable)
Pencil
Instrument; Name tag on case
Reeds (3); Valve Oil; Slide Oil/Cream; Slide Grease; Stick Bag with Sticks
Let's Rock, Infinity March, Star Wars, Expedition, Shorts

Concert Band
Folder (Name)
Essential Elements Book 2
Pass-off Book (if applicable)
Pencil
Instrument; Name tag on case
Reeds (3); Valve Oil; Slide Oil/Cream; Slide Grease; Stick Bag with Sticks
Tone Builders; Band Warmups; Scale Sheet; Rhythm Sheet
Dark Adventure, Dark Fortress, George of the Jungle, Wipeout, Low Rider, March of the Majestics, Furioso, Wigan Warriors, Mt Vernon March

Symphonic Band
Folder (Name)
Essential Elements Book 2
Pass-off Book (if applicable)
Pencil
Instrument; Name tag on case
Reeds (3); Valve Oil; Slide Oil/Cream; Slide Grease; Stick Bag with Sticks
Tone Builders; Band Warmups; Scale Sheet; Rhythm Sheet
Phantom of the Opera, Rise of the Vulcan, Pevensey Castle, Fanfare and Flourishes, Spirit of an Eagle, Pueblo, Curse of Tutankhamun, March to Castle Rock

YouTube Clip of the Week

We're back from Spring Break and it's time for a new You Tube Clip of the Week. Check out this trumpet ensemble as they perform "Festive Overture." It is truly amazing.

Attention 8th Graders...

8th Graders, you have an awesome opportunity to be a part of the Hewitt-Trussville High School Marching Band next year. This video includes pictures and videos of students who are involved in the HTHS Band. Take a minute to view the clip and see all of the fun things that are happening in the Hewitt Husky Band!!!

HTMS Bands are Superior!

Congratulations to both the Concert Band and the Symphonic Band for receiving all Superior Ratings today at the District Band Competition! Everyone played beautifully today! We are so proud of you all! I hope to post a video and pictures of the performance soon.

HTMS Pre-District Concert

Here are videos of the HTMS Symphonic Band and HTMS Concert Band performing in the Pre-District Concert.

YouTube Clips of the Week

Here are some clips that have been submitted recently by students in the HTMS Band. Which one is your favorite and why?


HIP HOP DRUMMERS


AWESOME SNARE DRUMMER


MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOL BAND


CARROT CLARINET


SUPER MARIO TROMBONE ENSEMBLE

HTMS Spirit Rally

It's great to be a Hewitt Husky! Enjoy the pictures from our Spirit Rally which celebrated the opening of the new HTMS.

Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Something Old...Something New

On December 19th we said goodbye to our old HTMS and our small bandroom. On January 8th we said hello to a wonderful facility at our new HTMS. Enjoy pictures from both of these days.

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com

All State Band Tryouts!

All State Band Tryouts are quickly approaching! Tryouts will be held this Saturday, January 17, at Hoover High School. We will be holding All State Help on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week until 4:00 in the band room. Polish your three prepared pieces and make sure you have all scales memorized. Good luck!