Happy Hump Day / Thanksgiving Eve Mighty Hawk Band!
I hope that everyone is enjoying some well-deserved time off and relaxing while staying safe with family.
First off, congratulations goes out to the following 25 students who auditioned for phase one of the TMEA All Region Band / All State process last week, and have advanced on to phase 2 / the next round of competition. We couldn’t be more proud of your hard work!
Those students are:
Sonya Debaree, Oboe
Delilah Corona, Bb Clarinet
Julie Lynch, Bb Clarinet
Sherley Mallik, Bb Clarinet
Elizabeth Gardner, Bass Clarinet
Parker Boyd, Alto Saxophone
Brady Goar, Alto Saxophone
Matthew Boyd, Cornet/Trumpet
Britney Burkett, Cornet/Trumpet
Matthew Leeper, Cornet/Trumpet
Ethan McCutchan, Cornet/Trumpet
Connor Welsh, Cornet/Trumpet
Samantha Young, Cornet/Trumpet
Lauren Cram, French Horn
Draven Mitchell, French Horn
Trent Peart, French Horn
Bryce Giese, Tenor Trombone
Willian Qian, Tenor Trombone
Cole Vickers, Tenor Trombone
Michael Kiser, Euphonium
Collin McWilliams, Euphonium
Sofia Aspass, Percussion
Jacob Cohen, Percussion
Reina Corona, Percussion
Brendan Green, Percussion
Ellla Kinney, Percussion
The Schedule for this Friday’s Black Friday Game is as followed:
2:15pm – Band Hall Opens
Come Dressed for the Game in Cold Weather Wear Jeans, Letter Jacket / Members Jacket, Mighty Hawk Band Hoodie, or Black / Green Hoodie, Game Day Ball Cap, Mighty Hawk Band Face Covering.
3:00pm – Rehearsal Starts on the Turf Practice Field behind BHS
The Haltom vs. Trinity game will be going on inside the FAAC
5:00pm – Dinner (provided for you / Chick Fillet Sandwich / PB&J as an alternative).
5:45 – Dinner Ends / Grab your things for the game and head to inspection
6:00pm – Inspection
6:20pm – Up in the Stands
7:00pm – Kick Off
8:20pm-ish – On Field Half Time performance of “City of Dreams” / Indoor Marching Band Show
10:00pm ish - Game Ends / Parent Pick Up
See you guys on Friday and have a happy Thanksgiving! J
Mike Cheripka
Director of Bands
Birdville High School