Panther Pride Night Pep Rally
Date(s): Saturday, August 17th
Location: Colleyville Heritage HS - JV Field (Outdoor Turf Field on CHHS Campus, next to Baseball)
Projected Forecast (as of 8.14.19):
Day: 99+; Partly Sunny, very warm; Mild wind
Night: 82; Mainly clear; Mild wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
6:00 PM Band Hall open
6:15 PM Student call time @CHHS
6:15 PM Begin Warm-Up in Band Hall
6:40 PM Band transitions to Outdoor Turf Field
7:00 PM Panther Pride Pep Rally begins
8:00 PM Estimated end time; Students picked up @CHHS
8:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Saturday, August 17th
Location: Colleyville Heritage HS - JV Field (Outdoor Turf Field on CHHS Campus, next to Baseball)
Projected Forecast (as of 8.14.19):
Day: 99+; Partly Sunny, very warm; Mild wind
Night: 82; Mainly clear; Mild wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Red Band shirt, khaki shorts, black or brown belt (tuck shirt in), white gloves, short socks, tennis shoes. Girls may wear their hair as they wish for the Pep Rally
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggings, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural makeup
6:00 PM Band Hall open
6:15 PM Student call time @CHHS
6:15 PM Begin Warm-Up in Band Hall
6:40 PM Band transitions to Outdoor Turf Field
7:00 PM Panther Pride Pep Rally begins
8:00 PM Estimated end time; Students picked up @CHHS
8:30 PM Band Hall closed
Game 1: CHHS vs Lovejoy (Pre-Season - Tom Landry Classic)
Date(s): Saturday, August 31st
Location: Eagle Stadium (Allen, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 8.28.19):
Day: 96, Mostly sunny, Low wind
Night: 70, Partly cloudy, Low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:00 PM Band Hall Open
3:15 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***3:55 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:05 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:05 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:05 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:10 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:15 PM Depart for Game
***5:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:30 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
11:00 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Date(s): Saturday, August 31st
Location: Eagle Stadium (Allen, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 8.28.19):
Day: 96, Mostly sunny, Low wind
Night: 70, Partly cloudy, Low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Croissant Sandwiches: (students pre-selected choice of Turkey, Ham or Roast Beef), chips, strawberry/mixed berry medley
- Vegetarian Option: Roast Pepper & Hummus Sandwich
Itinerary:
3:00 PM Band Hall Open
3:15 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***3:55 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:05 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:05 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:05 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:10 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:15 PM Depart for Game
***5:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:30 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
11:00 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Pep Rally: "Sweat Dreams-Honoring Freshman & JV"
Date(s): Friday, September 6th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
8:00 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 2
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Date(s): Friday, September 6th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SHOW SHIRT UNIFORM + PJ Pants! - Blue Show shirt, white gloves, PJ pants, any shoes. Girls may wear their hair as they wish for the Pep Rally.
- Diamonds: PEP RALLY UNIFORM - White Diamonds shirt, black leggings, Nike shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural makeup
Itinerary:
8:00 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 2
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Game 2: CHHS vs Southlake (Pre-Season)
Date(s): Friday, September 6th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.5.19):
Day: 106, Plenty of sunshine, hot; Low wind
Night: 76, Hazy; Low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:45 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:55 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:55 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:55 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:50 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:55 PM Depart for Game
***5:55 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, September 6th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.5.19):
Day: 106, Plenty of sunshine, hot; Low wind
Night: 76, Hazy; Low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SPIRIT SHIRT UNIFORM - Red Spirit shirt, white gloves, khaki pants, black or brown belt (tuck shirt in), short socks, tennis shoes. Girls wear hair in sock buns for game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: with Mac & Cheese and choice of roasted broccoli or fresh veggies with ranch dip
- Vegetarian Option: Mac & Cheese and choice of roasted broccoli or fresh veggies with ranch dip
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:45 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:55 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:55 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:55 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:50 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:55 PM Depart for Game
***5:55 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Pep Rally: "Super Hero-Honoring Military"
Date(s): Friday, September 13th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
7:15 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 1
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 AM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Date(s): Friday, September 13th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SPIRIT SHIRT UNIFORM - Red Spirit shirt, white gloves, any pants, any shoes. Girls may wear their hair as they wish for the Pep Rally. Super Hero capes, socks, & accessories are permitted!
- Diamonds: PEP RALLY UNIFORM - White Diamonds shirt, black leggings, Nike shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural makeup
Itinerary:
7:15 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 1
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 AM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Game 3: CHHS vs Trinity (Pre-Season)
Date(s): Friday, September 13th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.12.19):
Day: 100, Mostly sunny and very warm; low wind
Night: 74, Mainly clear; low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:35 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:45 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:45 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:45 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:40 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:45 PM Depart for Game
***5:45 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:05 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:05 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:15 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, September 13th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.12.19):
Day: 100, Mostly sunny and very warm; low wind
Night: 74, Mainly clear; low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Lean beef & grilled chicken tacos with salad
- Vegetarian Option: Black bean tacos with salad
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:35 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:45 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:45 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:45 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:40 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:45 PM Depart for Game
***5:45 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:05 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:05 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:15 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Drumline Contest: HEB Drumline Contest
Date(s): Saturday, September 14th
Location: Pennington Field - 1501 Central Drive, Bedford TX 76022
Students: All Percussion Students (Drumline), Drum Majors, and Soloists
Attire:
Itinerary:
7:30 AM Band Hall opens
8:15 AM Rehearsal Begins
10:15 AM Full run-through of show in Band Parking Lot - parents welcome to view
10:30 AM Load the trucks (2 trucks)
11:00 AM Students and parents eat lunch - students change into uniform
11:50 AM Load Buses & Roll Call
12:00 PM Depart for Contest
12:30 PM Arrive at Pennington Field and unload
1:15 PM Lot Warmup (Parking Lot)
1:35 PM Lot Clinic with Mr. Pipitone
1:50 PM Walk to performance
2:00 PM Performance
2:20 PM Load trucks and get on the bus to depart back to CHHS
3:15 PM Estimated arrival at CHHS
3:45 PM Band Hall closed
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9:00 PM Leadership arrive back at Pennington Field to prepare for retreat (Drumline shirt)
9:40 PM Awards - Optional attendance. Leadership on field during retreat!
Date(s): Saturday, September 14th
Location: Pennington Field - 1501 Central Drive, Bedford TX 76022
Students: All Percussion Students (Drumline), Drum Majors, and Soloists
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: BLACK GAME UNIFORM - BLACK long sleeve shirt, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. No hat. NEED BLACK WRIST BANDS.
- TBD
Itinerary:
7:30 AM Band Hall opens
8:15 AM Rehearsal Begins
10:15 AM Full run-through of show in Band Parking Lot - parents welcome to view
10:30 AM Load the trucks (2 trucks)
11:00 AM Students and parents eat lunch - students change into uniform
11:50 AM Load Buses & Roll Call
12:00 PM Depart for Contest
12:30 PM Arrive at Pennington Field and unload
1:15 PM Lot Warmup (Parking Lot)
1:35 PM Lot Clinic with Mr. Pipitone
1:50 PM Walk to performance
2:00 PM Performance
2:20 PM Load trucks and get on the bus to depart back to CHHS
3:15 PM Estimated arrival at CHHS
3:45 PM Band Hall closed
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9:00 PM Leadership arrive back at Pennington Field to prepare for retreat (Drumline shirt)
9:40 PM Awards - Optional attendance. Leadership on field during retreat!
Stadium Rehearsal
Date(s): Tuesday, September 24th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
4:00 PM Students may attend tutorials, study, and/or eat a snack
4:30 PM Unload equipment trucks at the stadium (Officers and students who can drive to Stadium)
5:00 PM Stadium Rehearsal Begins
8:00 PM Rehearsal Ends; Load Equipment Trucks
***Parents please pick up your child at the stadium (except Unload Crew below)***
8:30 PM Trucks depart for CHHS
8:45 PM Unload at CHHS (Battery, Tubas, & Diamonds)
9:00 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Tuesday, September 24th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: White shirt, white gloves, rehearsal shorts, gym shoes.
- Diamonds: Diamonds "color of the day" shirt, rehearsal shorts, gym shoes.
4:00 PM Students may attend tutorials, study, and/or eat a snack
4:30 PM Unload equipment trucks at the stadium (Officers and students who can drive to Stadium)
5:00 PM Stadium Rehearsal Begins
8:00 PM Rehearsal Ends; Load Equipment Trucks
***Parents please pick up your child at the stadium (except Unload Crew below)***
8:30 PM Trucks depart for CHHS
8:45 PM Unload at CHHS (Battery, Tubas, & Diamonds)
9:00 PM Band Hall closed
Game 4: CHHS vs Newman Smith (District Game 1)
Date(s): Thursday, September 26th
Location: Standridge Stadium (Carrollton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.23.19):
Day: 99 - Mostly sunny; very warm; Light wind
Night: 75 - Mainly clear; warm; Light/moderate wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:20 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:25 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:25 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:25 PM Props/Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
5:25 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:35 PM Depart for Game
***5:35 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Props Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:35 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Thursday, September 26th
Location: Standridge Stadium (Carrollton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.23.19):
Day: 99 - Mostly sunny; very warm; Light wind
Night: 75 - Mainly clear; warm; Light/moderate wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SHOW UNIFORM - Show costume, hair and make-up per Mr. Godoy.
- Dinner: Chick-Fil-A, chips and a cookie
- Vegetarian Option: Boca veggie burger
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:20 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:25 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:25 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:25 PM Props/Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:25 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:35 PM Depart for Game
***5:35 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Props Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:35 PM Band Hall closed
Contest: Mansfield Preview of Champions
Date(s): Saturday, September 28th
Location: Vernon Newsom Stadium (Mansfield, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.24.19):
Day: 94 - A t-storm around in the p.m.; Medium-High winds
Night: 77 - A thunderstorm in spots late; Medium-High winds
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
***FINAL Itinerary (Updated 9.24.19):
10:05 AM Truck Unload; School/PAC Open
***10:05 AM Road Crew Arrival Time***
10:30 AM Call Time in Band Hall
10:35 AM Review Performance Film (Band Hall)
11:05 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
***10:50 AM Props Ready (Road Crew Break)***
12:50 PM Contest Run-through
1:05 PM Change into Uniform & Set-Up "Halves" in the PAC
***1:20 PM Road Crew Return
1:35 PM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***1:35 PM Load all Props/Instruments/Equipment - Equipment Check***
***1:35 PM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
***2:25 PM All Box Trucks Leave for Contest (may leave before buses whenever ready)***
2:35 PM Inspection inside PAC
2:40 PM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
2:50 PM Depart for Contest
***3:20 PM All Box Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
3:45 PM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload (Last chance for Bathroom)
4:15 PM Section Time at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
4:25 PM Block Up at Equipment Trucks; Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
4:45 PM Official Warm-Up Starts
***5:15 PM Props Ready for Gate***
5:20 PM Gate
5:30 PM Prelims Performance
5:45 PM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to store props/equipment; then meet by buses for Dinner (we will livestream the Awards Ceremony for members to eat and watch the results)
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
5:45 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards; Everyone in stands
6:00 PM Contest Day Dinner provided by Band Boosters
6:00 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
If we make finals:
6:45 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:45 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:30 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:45 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
12:15 AM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
6:00 PM Dinner Provided
7:00 PM Parent Check-Out Time (Any parent wishing to check-out their student and stay for finals needs to pick up their student by this time.)
7:15 PM Depart For CHHS
8:00 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
8:30 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Date(s): Saturday, September 28th
Location: Vernon Newsom Stadium (Mansfield, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 9.24.19):
Day: 94 - A t-storm around in the p.m.; Medium-High winds
Night: 77 - A thunderstorm in spots late; Medium-High winds
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
- Winds + Percussion: BLACK COMPETITION UNIFORM - Black long sleeve shirt, tri-color hat wrap, tri-color plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns.
- Diamonds: COMPETITION UNIFORM - Show costume, show makeup, show hair
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
- Lunch: Croissant sandwiches, chips, and garden salad
- Vegetarian Option: Fresh mozzarella, tomato and arugula sandwich
- Dinner: Choice of Whataburger hamburger or chicken strips, chips and a fruit cup
- Vegetarian Option: Roasted red pepper, hummus and fresh veggie sandwich
- Late Snack: Choice of protein (hummus, cheese stick or almond biscuit) and pound cake/strawberries for dessert
***FINAL Itinerary (Updated 9.24.19):
10:05 AM Truck Unload; School/PAC Open
***10:05 AM Road Crew Arrival Time***
10:30 AM Call Time in Band Hall
10:35 AM Review Performance Film (Band Hall)
11:05 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
***10:50 AM Props Ready (Road Crew Break)***
12:50 PM Contest Run-through
1:05 PM Change into Uniform & Set-Up "Halves" in the PAC
***1:20 PM Road Crew Return
1:35 PM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***1:35 PM Load all Props/Instruments/Equipment - Equipment Check***
***1:35 PM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @PAC***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @PAC***
- Contest Day Lunch served after practice; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Diamonds - Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Face clean shaven & hair not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
***2:25 PM All Box Trucks Leave for Contest (may leave before buses whenever ready)***
2:35 PM Inspection inside PAC
2:40 PM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
2:50 PM Depart for Contest
***3:20 PM All Box Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
3:45 PM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload (Last chance for Bathroom)
4:15 PM Section Time at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
4:25 PM Block Up at Equipment Trucks; Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
4:45 PM Official Warm-Up Starts
***5:15 PM Props Ready for Gate***
5:20 PM Gate
5:30 PM Prelims Performance
5:45 PM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to store props/equipment; then meet by buses for Dinner (we will livestream the Awards Ceremony for members to eat and watch the results)
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
5:45 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards; Everyone in stands
6:00 PM Contest Day Dinner provided by Band Boosters
6:00 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
If we make finals:
6:45 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:45 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:30 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:45 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
12:15 AM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
6:00 PM Dinner Provided
7:00 PM Parent Check-Out Time (Any parent wishing to check-out their student and stay for finals needs to pick up their student by this time.)
7:15 PM Depart For CHHS
8:00 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
8:30 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Pre-UIL Dress Rehearsal & Evaluation
Date(s): Tuesday, October 1st
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium
Projected Forecast (TBD):
Night:
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-UIL Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***3:50 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:00 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:00 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:00 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
***4:50 PM All Box Trucks Leave for Event (may leave before buses whenever ready)***
4:50 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:00 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:10 PM Depart for Pre-UIL
5:30 PM Arrive at Stadium; Unload
***5:10 PM All Box Trucks Arrive at Event Site & Unload***
5:45 PM Block up near equipment truck
6:05 PM Warm-Up
***6:55 PM Podiums at Gate for performance***
7:00 PM Pre-UIL event begins (GHS performs first)
7:35 PM Pre-UIL Performance
8:30 PM Depart for CHHS
8:45 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
9:15 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Tuesday, October 1st
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium
Projected Forecast (TBD):
Night:
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: BLACK SHOW UNIFORM - Black long sleeve shirt, tri-color hat wrap, tri-color plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the event.
- Diamonds: SHOW UNIFORM - Show costume, hair and make-up per Mr. Godoy.
- Dinner: Baked Potato with brisket, bacon, or just plain (vegetarian) with fruit
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-UIL Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***3:50 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:00 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:00 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:00 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
***4:50 PM All Box Trucks Leave for Event (may leave before buses whenever ready)***
4:50 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:00 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:10 PM Depart for Pre-UIL
5:30 PM Arrive at Stadium; Unload
***5:10 PM All Box Trucks Arrive at Event Site & Unload***
5:45 PM Block up near equipment truck
6:05 PM Warm-Up
***6:55 PM Podiums at Gate for performance***
7:00 PM Pre-UIL event begins (GHS performs first)
7:35 PM Pre-UIL Performance
8:30 PM Depart for CHHS
8:45 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
9:15 PM Band Hall closed
Homecoming Parade & Community Pep Rally
Fan-Pledge Blitz Fundraiser
Date(s): Wednesday, October 2nd
Location: Fundraiser: Panther Den; Parade: Heritage Ave; Pep Rally: CHHS JV Stadium
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
4:00 PM School Ends; Students attend tutorials, work on homework and change
4:15 PM Pizza Dinner served in Panther Den
5:00 PM Fan-Pledge Blitz fundraiser begins in Panther Den!
6:10 PM Student Call Time in the Band Hall; Inspection Block
6:30 PM Parade Starts; Band in Spot #14
7:30 PM Pep Rally Begins (approximate time; pep rally begins immediately following parade)
***Students are dismissed after Band performs Alma Mater to conclude the Pep Rally***
8:00 PM Approximate time Fireworks begin
8:30 PM Band Hall Closed
Fan-Pledge Blitz Fundraiser
Date(s): Wednesday, October 2nd
Location: Fundraiser: Panther Den; Parade: Heritage Ave; Pep Rally: CHHS JV Stadium
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SPIRIT SHIRT UNIFORM - Red Spirit shirt, white gloves, khaki shorts, brown or black belt, short socks, tennis shoes. Girls may wear their hair as they wish for the Parade and Pep Rally.
- Diamonds: RED TANK-TOP UNIFORM - Red tank top (see Mr. Godoy for rest of items)
4:00 PM School Ends; Students attend tutorials, work on homework and change
4:15 PM Pizza Dinner served in Panther Den
5:00 PM Fan-Pledge Blitz fundraiser begins in Panther Den!
6:10 PM Student Call Time in the Band Hall; Inspection Block
6:30 PM Parade Starts; Band in Spot #14
7:30 PM Pep Rally Begins (approximate time; pep rally begins immediately following parade)
***Students are dismissed after Band performs Alma Mater to conclude the Pep Rally***
8:00 PM Approximate time Fireworks begin
8:30 PM Band Hall Closed
Pep Rally: "Homecoming"
Date(s): Friday, October 4th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
8:00 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 3
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:35 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:40 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Date(s): Friday, October 4th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SPIRIT SHIRT UNIFORM - Red Spirit shirt, white gloves, any pants, any shoes. Girls may wear their hair as they wish for the Pep Rally.
- Diamonds: PEP RALLY UNIFORM - White Diamonds shirt, black leggings, Nike shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural makeup
- **Homecoming Mums & Garters may be worn at the Pep Rally**
8:00 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 3
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:35 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:40 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Game 5: CHHS vs Creekview (District Game 2)
Date(s): Friday, October 4th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of TBD):
Day: TBD
Night: TBD
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
2:57 PM Band & Diamonds released from 1st period; Report to Band Hall for Pre-Game rehearsal
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:20 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:20 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:35 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:35 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:25 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:30 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:35 PM Depart for Game
***5:35 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload (or earlier if ready)***
5:55 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
6:05 PM Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up Outside stadium
6:25 PM Gate/Set-Up behind scoreboard
***6:25 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
6:35 PM Push on to field for competition show performance
6:40 PM Pre-Game Performance (approximate)
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, October 4th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of TBD):
Day: TBD
Night: TBD
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Dinner: Mother Cluckers, chips, and carrots with dip
- Vegetarian Option: Panera Modern Greek Salad with Quinoa and hummus/pitas chips
Itinerary:
2:57 PM Band & Diamonds released from 1st period; Report to Band Hall for Pre-Game rehearsal
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:20 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:20 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:35 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:35 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:25 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:30 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:35 PM Depart for Game
***5:35 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload (or earlier if ready)***
5:55 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
6:05 PM Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up Outside stadium
6:25 PM Gate/Set-Up behind scoreboard
***6:25 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
6:35 PM Push on to field for competition show performance
6:40 PM Pre-Game Performance (approximate)
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Stadium Rehearsal
Date(s): Monday, October 7th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
3:30 PM Percussion load instruments on equipment trucks
3:45 PM Tubas, Diamonds & Bari Saxes load instruments on equipment trucks
4:00 PM Students may attend tutorials, study, and/or eat a snack
4:30 PM Load Buses
***4:30 PM Unload trucks at the stadium (Officers and members who can drive to Stadium)***
4:35 PM Buses Depart for Stadium (bring all items for home, except Unload Crew Below)
5:00 PM Stadium Rehearsal Begins
8:00 PM Rehearsal Ends; Load Equipment Trucks
Parents please pick up your child at the stadium (except Unload Crew below picked up at CHHS)***
8:30 PM Trucks depart for CHHS
8:45 PM Unload at CHHS (Battery, Tubas, & Diamonds)
9:00 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Monday, October 7th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: White shirt, white gloves, rehearsal shorts, gym shoes.
- Diamonds: Diamonds "color of the day" shirt, rehearsal shorts, gym shoes.
3:30 PM Percussion load instruments on equipment trucks
3:45 PM Tubas, Diamonds & Bari Saxes load instruments on equipment trucks
4:00 PM Students may attend tutorials, study, and/or eat a snack
4:30 PM Load Buses
***4:30 PM Unload trucks at the stadium (Officers and members who can drive to Stadium)***
4:35 PM Buses Depart for Stadium (bring all items for home, except Unload Crew Below)
5:00 PM Stadium Rehearsal Begins
8:00 PM Rehearsal Ends; Load Equipment Trucks
Parents please pick up your child at the stadium (except Unload Crew below picked up at CHHS)***
8:30 PM Trucks depart for CHHS
8:45 PM Unload at CHHS (Battery, Tubas, & Diamonds)
9:00 PM Band Hall closed
Game 6: CHHS vs Denton Ryan (District Game 3)
Date(s): Friday, October 11th
Location: C.H. Collins Stadium (Denton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.8.19):
Day: 55; A little rain in the morning
Night: 38; Clear and cold
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:00 PM Road Crew Call Time***
***4:00 PM Chaperone Call Time***
4:15 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
***5:05 PM Plumes Ready (Red Plumes)***
5:05 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:10 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:15 PM Depart for Game
***5:55 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:45 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
11:15 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, October 11th
Location: C.H. Collins Stadium (Denton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.8.19):
Day: 55; A little rain in the morning
Night: 38; Clear and cold
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Dinner: Jersey Mikes - Choice of Turkey, Ham, Italian or Veggie. Sides are chips and a fruit cup.
- Vegetarian Option: Veggie Sandwich
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:00 PM Road Crew Call Time***
***4:00 PM Chaperone Call Time***
4:15 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
***5:05 PM Plumes Ready (Red Plumes)***
5:05 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:10 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:15 PM Depart for Game
***5:55 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:45 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
11:15 PM Band Hall closed
Contest: Birdville Marching Festival
Date(s): Saturday, October 12th
Location: Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (North Richland Hills, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.7.19):
Day: 69; Plenty of sunshine, but cool
Night: 49; Mainly clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
***Tentative Itinerary (Updated 10.4.19):
***7:45 AM Road Crew Arrival Time***
7:45 AM Truck Unload; School/PAC Open
***8:15 AM Props Ready***
8:15 AM Stretch Block in PAC
8:20 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
9:35 AM Contest Run-through
***9:35 AM Road Crew Call Time***
***9:35 AM Chaperone Call Time***
9:50 AM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***9:50 AM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***9:50 AM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
***10:50 AM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
10:50 AM Inspection inside PAC
10:55 AM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***11:00 AM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
11:00 AM Depart for Contest
11:30 AM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
12:15 PM Warm-Up
***1:00 PM Props Ready for Gate***
1:10 PM Gate
1:15 PM Prelims Performance
1:30 PM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to store props/equipment; then meet by buses for Snack
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
1:45 PM Contest Day Snack provided by Band Boosters
2:45 PM XOs & Section Leaders divide Band into Pods; Directors will distribute wristbands & tickets
3:00 PM XOs & SOs lead groups into stands (sit in the same area as one band) to watch remaining bands in Prelims & Prelims Awards Ceremony; Groups of 3+ may visit vendors in main concourse (bring $ for souvenirs; no food purchases or carbonation/Red Bull/Monster drinks between Prelims & Finals please!)
4:15 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards; Everyone in stands
4:30 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
If we make finals:
4:45 PM Dinner Provided
6:30 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:30 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:15 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:15 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
11:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
4:45 PM Dinner Provided
5:15 PM Parent Check-Out Time (Any parent wishing to check-out their student and stay for finals needs to pick up their student by this time.)
6:15 PM Depart For CHHS
6:35 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
7:05 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Date(s): Saturday, October 12th
Location: Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (North Richland Hills, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.7.19):
Day: 69; Plenty of sunshine, but cool
Night: 49; Mainly clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
- Winds + Percussion: BLACK COMPETITION UNIFORM - Black long sleeve shirt, black hat wrap, tri-color plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns.
- Diamonds: COMPETITION UNIFORM - Show costume, show makeup, show hair
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
- Brunch: Choice of bacon, sausage or potato egg and cheese breakfast burrito, muffins and fruit
- Snack: Choice of cheese stick or hummus with pretzels. Choice of apple or banana.
- Dinner: Hamburger or hot dog, mac n cheese and garden salad. Vegetarian Option: Boca Black bean burger
- Late Snack: Pie Dessert
***Tentative Itinerary (Updated 10.4.19):
***7:45 AM Road Crew Arrival Time***
7:45 AM Truck Unload; School/PAC Open
***8:15 AM Props Ready***
8:15 AM Stretch Block in PAC
8:20 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
9:35 AM Contest Run-through
***9:35 AM Road Crew Call Time***
***9:35 AM Chaperone Call Time***
9:50 AM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***9:50 AM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***9:50 AM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @PAC Indoor Field***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags)
- Contest Day meal served after practice; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Diamonds - Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Face clean shaven & hair not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
***10:50 AM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
10:50 AM Inspection inside PAC
10:55 AM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***11:00 AM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
11:00 AM Depart for Contest
11:30 AM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
12:15 PM Warm-Up
***1:00 PM Props Ready for Gate***
1:10 PM Gate
1:15 PM Prelims Performance
1:30 PM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to store props/equipment; then meet by buses for Snack
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
1:45 PM Contest Day Snack provided by Band Boosters
2:45 PM XOs & Section Leaders divide Band into Pods; Directors will distribute wristbands & tickets
3:00 PM XOs & SOs lead groups into stands (sit in the same area as one band) to watch remaining bands in Prelims & Prelims Awards Ceremony; Groups of 3+ may visit vendors in main concourse (bring $ for souvenirs; no food purchases or carbonation/Red Bull/Monster drinks between Prelims & Finals please!)
4:15 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards; Everyone in stands
4:30 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
If we make finals:
4:45 PM Dinner Provided
6:30 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:30 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:15 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:15 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
11:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
4:45 PM Dinner Provided
5:15 PM Parent Check-Out Time (Any parent wishing to check-out their student and stay for finals needs to pick up their student by this time.)
6:15 PM Depart For CHHS
6:35 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
7:05 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Contest: UIL Region 31 Marching Contest
Date(s): Tuesday, October 15th
Location: Standridge Stadium (Carrollton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.15.19):
Day: 94; Thunderstorm; Medium-Low wind
Night: 52; Brief evening showers; cooler; Medium-High wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire: Come to school in Red Spirit Shirt (Diamonds White Shirt); Change into Marching Uniform for contest
Competition Day Meals:
***FINAL Itinerary (Updated 10.15.19):
11:13 AM Bell Rings; Change into rehearsal wear (Red Spirit Shirt, Marching Shoes & Gloves), take all instruments/equipment and head to the PAC for Lunch provided by Band Boosters
12:30 PM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS PAC/Indoor Field)
***12:30 PM Props Ready***
2:45 PM Contest Run-through
3:00 PM 30mins to Pack + Load
***3:00 PM Props/Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
3:30 PM 15 mins to do Homework/Study
***3:45 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
3:45 PM 45 mins to Eat + Change (Recommended change into halves first)
4:35 PM Inspection inside Band Hall
4:40 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
4:45 PM Depart for Standridge Stadium
***5:15 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
5:15 PM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Props
6:05PM Warm-Up
***6:30 PM Props Ready for Gate***
7:00 PM UIL Performance
7:15 PM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to load props/equipment and get on the bus
7:45 PM Depart for CHHS*
8:15 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
*We will announce our rating via Charms, Facebook & Remind
8:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Date(s): Tuesday, October 15th
Location: Standridge Stadium (Carrollton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.15.19):
Day: 94; Thunderstorm; Medium-Low wind
Night: 52; Brief evening showers; cooler; Medium-High wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire: Come to school in Red Spirit Shirt (Diamonds White Shirt); Change into Marching Uniform for contest
Competition Day Meals:
- Lunch: Croissant Sandwiches, chips and fruit cups
- Vegetarian Option: Veggie Wrap
- Dinner: Chick Fil-A Sandwiches, chips and veggies
- Vegetarian Option: Southwest Black Bean Texas Caviar with Tortilla Chips
***FINAL Itinerary (Updated 10.15.19):
11:13 AM Bell Rings; Change into rehearsal wear (Red Spirit Shirt, Marching Shoes & Gloves), take all instruments/equipment and head to the PAC for Lunch provided by Band Boosters
12:30 PM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS PAC/Indoor Field)
***12:30 PM Props Ready***
2:45 PM Contest Run-through
3:00 PM 30mins to Pack + Load
***3:00 PM Props/Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
3:30 PM 15 mins to do Homework/Study
***3:45 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
3:45 PM 45 mins to Eat + Change (Recommended change into halves first)
- Dinner Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags)
- Diamonds - Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Face clean shaven & hair not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray & hair not visible outside of shako
- Everyone Refill Water Jugs
4:35 PM Inspection inside Band Hall
4:40 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
4:45 PM Depart for Standridge Stadium
***5:15 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
5:15 PM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Props
6:05PM Warm-Up
***6:30 PM Props Ready for Gate***
7:00 PM UIL Performance
7:15 PM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to load props/equipment and get on the bus
7:45 PM Depart for CHHS*
8:15 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
*We will announce our rating via Charms, Facebook & Remind
8:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Game 7: CHHS vs RL Turner (District Game 4)
Date(s): Friday, October 18th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.16.19):
Day: 79; Mostly sunny; Medium wind
Night: 65; Mainly clear and mild; Medium wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:35 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:35 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:35 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:35 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:30 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:35 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:40 PM Depart for Game
6:00 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***5:50 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, October 18th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.16.19):
Day: 79; Mostly sunny; Medium wind
Night: 65; Mainly clear and mild; Medium wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Dinner: Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza and Caesar Salad
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:35 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:35 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:35 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:35 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:30 PM Inspection in Band Hall
5:35 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:40 PM Depart for Game
6:00 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***5:50 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Pep Rally: "Red Rail Game-Pink Out/MASH"
Date(s): Friday, October 25th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
8:00 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 3
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Date(s): Friday, October 25th
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SHOW SHIRT UNIFORM - Blue Show shirt, white gloves, any pants, any shoes. Girls may wear their hair as they wish for the Pep Rally.
- Diamonds: PEP RALLY UNIFORM - White Diamonds shirt, black leggings, Nike shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural makeup
Itinerary:
8:00 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 3
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Game 8: CHHS vs Grapevine (District Game 5)
Date(s): Friday, October 25th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX) ***WE ARE THE VISITORS***
Projected Forecast (As of 10.25.19):
Day: 43; Breezy with rain and drizzle
Night: 38; Becoming clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:45 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:55 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:55 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:55 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:50 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:55 PM Depart for Game
***5:55 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, October 25th
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX) ***WE ARE THE VISITORS***
Projected Forecast (As of 10.25.19):
Day: 43; Breezy with rain and drizzle
Night: 38; Becoming clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Dinner: Choice of Chicken or Pork Quesadilla with beans, rice, chips with salsa or guacamole
- Vegetarian Option: Cheese Quesadilla
Itinerary:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:45 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:55 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:55 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:55 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:50 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:55 PM Depart for Game
***5:55 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Contest: UIL Area F Marching Contest
Date(s): Saturday, October 26th
Location: Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (North Richland Hills, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.25.19):
Day: 66; Mostly sunny and breezy
Night: 45; Clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
***Final Itinerary (Updated 10.18.19):
6:30 AM School/PAC Open (bring uniform and all items needed for the day from Band Hall)
7:00 AM Stretch Block in PAC
7:05 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
7:50 AM Contest Run-through
***7:50 AM Road Crew Call Time***
***7:50 AM Chaperone Call Time***
8:05 AM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***8:05 AM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***8:05 AM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
***9:05 AM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
9:05 AM Inspection inside PAC
9:10 AM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***9:15 AM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
9:15 AM Depart for Contest
9:45 AM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
10:15 PM Warm-Up
***11:00 AM Props Ready for Gate***
11:10 AM Gate
11:15 AM Prelims Performance
11:30 AM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to load props/equipment
12:00 PM Depart for CHHS PAC
12:30 PM Arrive at CHHS PAC; Unload equipment into PAC
1:00 PM Contest Day Lunch provided by Band Boosters
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
2:00 PM Set-Up for Rehearsal
2:30 PM Film Review in PAC
3:00 PM Pre-Finals Warm-Up (CHHS Indoor PAC)
4:00 PM Contest Run-through
***4:00 PM Road Crew Call Time***
***4:00 PM Chaperone Call Time***
4:15 PM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
4:45 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards (see Mr. Thomas for travel details)
5:00 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
***5:15 PM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
5:15 PM Inspection inside PAC
5:20 PM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***5:25 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
5:25 PM Depart for Contest
If we make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:30 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:30 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:15 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:15 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
11:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:00 PM Parent Pick-Up at CHHS Band Hall
6:30 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Date(s): Saturday, October 26th
Location: Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (North Richland Hills, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.25.19):
Day: 66; Mostly sunny and breezy
Night: 45; Clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
- Winds + Percussion: BLACK COMPETITION UNIFORM - Black long sleeve shirt, tri-color hat wrap, tri-color plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns.
- Diamonds: COMPETITION UNIFORM - Show costume, show makeup, show hair
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
- Breakfast: Choice of sausage roll or bagel with cream cheese, choice of yogurt and pineapple or peaches
- Lunch: Firehouse sub with choice of apple or banana
- Vegetarian Choice: Veggie Sub - Sauteed bell peppers, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed and raw onions, lettuce, tomato, provolone, cheddar, and Monterey Jack
- Dinner: Cane's chicken fingers with chips and garden salad
- Vegetarian Choice: Luna Grill Falafel with garden salad
***Final Itinerary (Updated 10.18.19):
6:30 AM School/PAC Open (bring uniform and all items needed for the day from Band Hall)
7:00 AM Stretch Block in PAC
7:05 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
7:50 AM Contest Run-through
***7:50 AM Road Crew Call Time***
***7:50 AM Chaperone Call Time***
8:05 AM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***8:05 AM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***8:05 AM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @PAC Indoor Field***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags)
- Contest Day meal served after practice; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Diamonds - Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Face clean shaven & hair not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
***9:05 AM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
9:05 AM Inspection inside PAC
9:10 AM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***9:15 AM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
9:15 AM Depart for Contest
9:45 AM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
10:15 PM Warm-Up
***11:00 AM Props Ready for Gate***
11:10 AM Gate
11:15 AM Prelims Performance
11:30 AM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to load props/equipment
12:00 PM Depart for CHHS PAC
12:30 PM Arrive at CHHS PAC; Unload equipment into PAC
1:00 PM Contest Day Lunch provided by Band Boosters
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
2:00 PM Set-Up for Rehearsal
2:30 PM Film Review in PAC
3:00 PM Pre-Finals Warm-Up (CHHS Indoor PAC)
4:00 PM Contest Run-through
***4:00 PM Road Crew Call Time***
***4:00 PM Chaperone Call Time***
4:15 PM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
4:45 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards (see Mr. Thomas for travel details)
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @PAC Indoor Field***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags)
- Contest Day meal served after practice; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Diamonds - Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Face clean shaven & hair not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:00 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
***5:15 PM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
5:15 PM Inspection inside PAC
5:20 PM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***5:25 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
5:25 PM Depart for Contest
If we make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:30 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:30 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:15 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:15 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
11:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:00 PM Parent Pick-Up at CHHS Band Hall
6:30 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Contest: UIL Area F Marching Contest
Date(s): Saturday, October 26th
Location: Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (North Richland Hills, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.25.19):
Day: 66; Mostly sunny and breezy
Night: 45; Clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
***Final Itinerary (Updated 10.18.19):
6:30 AM School/PAC Open (bring uniform and all items needed for the day from Band Hall)
7:00 AM Stretch Block in PAC
7:05 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
7:50 AM Contest Run-through
***7:50 AM Road Crew Call Time***
***7:50 AM Chaperone Call Time***
8:05 AM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***8:05 AM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***8:05 AM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
***9:05 AM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
9:05 AM Inspection inside PAC
9:10 AM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***9:15 AM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
9:15 AM Depart for Contest
9:45 AM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
10:15 PM Warm-Up
***11:00 AM Props Ready for Gate***
11:10 AM Gate
11:15 AM Prelims Performance
11:30 AM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to load props/equipment
12:00 PM Depart for CHHS PAC
12:30 PM Arrive at CHHS PAC; Unload equipment into PAC
1:00 PM Contest Day Lunch provided by Band Boosters
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
2:00 PM Set-Up for Rehearsal
2:30 PM Film Review in PAC
3:00 PM Pre-Finals Warm-Up (CHHS Indoor PAC)
4:00 PM Contest Run-through
***4:00 PM Road Crew Call Time***
***4:00 PM Chaperone Call Time***
4:15 PM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
4:45 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards (see Mr. Thomas for travel details)
5:00 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
***5:15 PM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
5:15 PM Inspection inside PAC
5:20 PM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***5:25 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
5:25 PM Depart for Contest
If we make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:30 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:30 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:15 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:15 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
11:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:00 PM Parent Pick-Up at CHHS Band Hall
6:30 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Date(s): Saturday, October 26th
Location: Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex (North Richland Hills, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 10.25.19):
Day: 66; Mostly sunny and breezy
Night: 45; Clear
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire (Practice): Come to practice in rehearsal wear (t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes)
Attire (Competition):
- Winds + Percussion: BLACK COMPETITION UNIFORM - Black long sleeve shirt, tri-color hat wrap, tri-color plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns.
- Diamonds: COMPETITION UNIFORM - Show costume, show makeup, show hair
What NOT to Bring: Duffle Bag, Cases
Competition Day Meals:
- Breakfast: Choice of sausage roll or bagel with cream cheese, choice of yogurt and pineapple or peaches
- Lunch: Firehouse sub with choice of apple or banana
- Vegetarian Choice: Veggie Sub - Sauteed bell peppers, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed and raw onions, lettuce, tomato, provolone, cheddar, and Monterey Jack
- Dinner: Cane's chicken fingers with chips and garden salad
- Vegetarian Choice: Luna Grill Falafel with garden salad
***Final Itinerary (Updated 10.18.19):
6:30 AM School/PAC Open (bring uniform and all items needed for the day from Band Hall)
7:00 AM Stretch Block in PAC
7:05 AM Pre-Contest Rehearsal (CHHS Indoor PAC)
7:50 AM Contest Run-through
***7:50 AM Road Crew Call Time***
***7:50 AM Chaperone Call Time***
8:05 AM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***8:05 AM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***8:05 AM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @PAC Indoor Field***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags)
- Contest Day meal served after practice; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Diamonds - Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Face clean shaven & hair not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
***9:05 AM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
9:05 AM Inspection inside PAC
9:10 AM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***9:15 AM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
9:15 AM Depart for Contest
9:45 AM Arrive at Contest Site; Meet at Equipment Trucks for Unload/Stretch/Pre Warm-Up
10:15 PM Warm-Up
***11:00 AM Props Ready for Gate***
11:10 AM Gate
11:15 AM Prelims Performance
11:30 AM XOs lead members directly to trucks & buses to load props/equipment
12:00 PM Depart for CHHS PAC
12:30 PM Arrive at CHHS PAC; Unload equipment into PAC
1:00 PM Contest Day Lunch provided by Band Boosters
*** Students change into halves at this point ***
2:00 PM Set-Up for Rehearsal
2:30 PM Film Review in PAC
3:00 PM Pre-Finals Warm-Up (CHHS Indoor PAC)
4:00 PM Contest Run-through
***4:00 PM Road Crew Call Time***
***4:00 PM Chaperone Call Time***
4:15 PM EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load - Equipment Check***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Indoor PAC***
4:45 PM Drum Majors & Diamonds Officers report for Awards (see Mr. Thomas for travel details)
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @PAC Indoor Field***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags)
- Contest Day meal served after practice; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Diamonds - Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Face clean shaven & hair not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:00 PM Finalists Announced*
*From this point, the itinerary will be determined based on Finals placement
***5:15 PM Plumes Ready at Indoor PAC (Tri-Color Plumes)***
5:15 PM Inspection inside PAC
5:20 PM Plume (Tri-Color) & Load Buses & Roll Call
***5:25 PM Equipment Trucks Arrive at Contest Site & Unload***
5:25 PM Depart for Contest
If we make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:30 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:30 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:15 PM Finals Award Ceremony
11:15 PM Estimated Arrival @CHHS; Students return uniform & unload
11:45 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
If we do not make finals:
4:15 PM Dinner Provided
6:00 PM Parent Pick-Up at CHHS Band Hall
6:30 PM Band Hall closed (30 minutes after arrival time)
Pep Rally: "Rock & Roll"
Date(s): Friday, November 1st
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
7:15 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 1
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Date(s): Friday, November 1st
Location: CHHS Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: SHOW SHIRT UNIFORM - Blue Show shirt, white gloves, any pants, any shoes. Girls may wear their hair as they wish for the Pep Rally.
- Diamonds: PEP RALLY UNIFORM - White Diamonds shirt, black leggings, Nike shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural makeup
Itinerary:
7:15 AM Diamonds Call Time; meet in Gym 1
8:15 AM Winds/Drums Call Time; Winds Warm-Up in Band Hall; Drumline in Percussion Hallway
8:40 AM Parade to Main Gym
8:45 AM Drumline performs cadences in Main Gym
8:50 AM Pep Rally Begins
9:25 PM Pep Rally Ends (approximate); Band returns to Band Hall and heads to next class
Game 9: CHHS vs Birdville (District Game 6)
Date(s): Friday, November 1st
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.1.19):
Day: 59; Sunny to partly cloudy; Medium-Low wind
Night: 31; Chilly; Low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
Itinerary:
4:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:30 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:40 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:40 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:40 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:35 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:40 PM Depart for Game
***5:40 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:00 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:00 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, November 1st
Location: Mustang Panther Stadium (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.1.19):
Day: 59; Sunny to partly cloudy; Medium-Low wind
Night: 31; Chilly; Low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Dinner: Choice of meat or cheese lasagna with salad
- Vegetarian Option: Cheese Lasagna
Itinerary:
4:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:30 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:40 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:40 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:40 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:35 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:40 PM Depart for Game
***5:40 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:00 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:00 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Game 10: CHHS vs Denton (District Game 7)
Date(s): Friday, November 8th
Location: C.H. Collins Stadium (Denton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.7.19):
Day: 54; A blend of sun and clouds; medium-low wind
Night: 33; Partly cloudy and chilly; low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:05 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:15 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
5:10 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:15 PM Depart for Game
***5:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, November 8th
Location: C.H. Collins Stadium (Denton, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.7.19):
Day: 54; A blend of sun and clouds; medium-low wind
Night: 33; Partly cloudy and chilly; low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Dinner:
- Choice of Sliced Brisket or Sliced Smoked Turkey from the Feedstore
- Choice of Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad
- Green Beans
- Dessert: Peach Cobbler
Vegetarians will have the sides plus BBQ baked beans
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:05 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:15 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:15 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:10 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:15 PM Depart for Game
***5:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
9:45 PM Depart for CHHS
10:05 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
10:30 PM Band Hall closed
Lewisville Drumline Invitational - Drumline Contest
Date(s): Saturday, November 9th
Location: Max Goldsmith Stadium - 1098 W. Main St. -- Lewisville, Texas 75067
Parents:
Students: All Drumline Members, Drum Majors, Johnny, Rania
Attire:
Itinerary:
12:30 PM School Open (Eat lunch prior to arrival)
1:00 PM Pre-Contest Rehearsal Begins (Band Parking Lot)
3:50 PM Full Run-Through of Show - Parents welcome to view
***3:50 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
4:00 PM Load Truck (Trucks 3 & 4 only)
***Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
4:30 PM Eat Dinner/Students Change
5:20 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:30 PM Depart for Contest
***5:20 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Contest***
6:00 PM Arrive at Contest and Unload
***5:50 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:30 PM Warm-up begins (Warm-up location - Stadium 1)
8:30 PM Stage for Performance
***Podiums/Equipment Ready for Performance***
8:45 PM CONTEST PERFORMANCE
9:00 PM Load Equipment on Trucks and Return to Gym for final performances/awards
***Student Leadership to the floor for awards***
9:50 PM Awards
10:30 PM Estimated Departure
11:00 PM Estimated Arrival at CHHS
11:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Saturday, November 9th
Location: Max Goldsmith Stadium - 1098 W. Main St. -- Lewisville, Texas 75067
Parents:
- This contest does not allow for video taking during the performance.
- Admission for spectators is $7 - ages 5 and up. Cash or Check only.
Students: All Drumline Members, Drum Majors, Johnny, Rania
Attire:
- For rehearsal - Black Drumline Shirt
- BLACK Competition Uniform - Black long sleeve shirt, no hat, no gauntlets, black wrist bands, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks, compression wear. Hair does not have to be worn up, normal color hair, normal color finger nails.
- Dinner: PROVIDED - TBD
Itinerary:
12:30 PM School Open (Eat lunch prior to arrival)
1:00 PM Pre-Contest Rehearsal Begins (Band Parking Lot)
3:50 PM Full Run-Through of Show - Parents welcome to view
***3:50 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
4:00 PM Load Truck (Trucks 3 & 4 only)
***Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
4:30 PM Eat Dinner/Students Change
- Parent Provided Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed
- Ladies: Hair may be worn up or down & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
5:20 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:30 PM Depart for Contest
***5:20 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Contest***
6:00 PM Arrive at Contest and Unload
***5:50 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:30 PM Warm-up begins (Warm-up location - Stadium 1)
8:30 PM Stage for Performance
***Podiums/Equipment Ready for Performance***
8:45 PM CONTEST PERFORMANCE
9:00 PM Load Equipment on Trucks and Return to Gym for final performances/awards
***Student Leadership to the floor for awards***
9:50 PM Awards
10:30 PM Estimated Departure
11:00 PM Estimated Arrival at CHHS
11:30 PM Band Hall closed
Game 11: CHHS vs Crowley (Playoff Game #1)
Date(s): Friday, November 15th
Location: Eagle Stadium (Crowley, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.14.19):
Day: 64; Mostly sunny; low wind
Night: 36; Clear and cold; low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:00 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:00 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:00 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
4:55 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:00 PM Depart for Game
***5:00 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
10:00 PM Depart for CHHS
10:45 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
11:05 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Friday, November 15th
Location: Eagle Stadium (Crowley, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.14.19):
Day: 64; Mostly sunny; low wind
Night: 36; Clear and cold; low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Dinner:
- Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
- Caesar Salad
- Dessert: Fruit Cups
3:10 PM Pre-Game Rehearsal (Band Parking Lot)
***4:00 PM Road Crew Arrival Time***
***4:15 PM Water Ready at Band Hall***
4:00 PM 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
***4:00 PM Instruments/Equipment Load (Drum Major Podiums incld.) - Equipment Check***
- Game Day Meal Served in Panther Den; Re-Fill Water Jugs at this time
- Front Ensemble/Battery - Load Truck ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Load Podiums & Instruments (Front Ensemble Gear, Drumline, Tubas & Flag Bags) ***Load @Band Parking Lot***
- Diamonds - Eat Quickly & Change Into Uniforms, Hair & Make-Up
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed so it is not visible outside of shako
- Ladies: Hair in a high sock bun with hairspray (hair not visible outside of shako) & no colored nail polish, no foundation or heavy make-up, & no earrings (small, plain studs ok)
4:55 PM Load Buses & Roll Call
5:00 PM Depart for Game
***5:00 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Leave for Game***
6:15 PM Arrive at Game; Winds Warm-Up in Stands; Percussion & Diamonds Warm-Up nearby
***6:15 PM Instrument/Equipment Trucks Arrive at Game Site & Unload***
6:25 PM Percussion & Diamonds in Stands
6:30 PM Pre-Game announcements start
7:00 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
***7:45 PM Podiums Ready for Halftime***
7:45 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
10:00 PM Depart for CHHS
10:45 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
11:05 PM Band Hall closed
Game 13: CHHS vs Birdville (Playoff Game #3 - We are VISITOR)
Date(s): Saturday, November 30th
Location: Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.26.19):
Day: 68; A thunderstorm in the morning; medium-high wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members in town
Attire:
8:30 AM Band Hall open; Eat, Pack, Load
9:00 AM Inspection in Band Hall
9:05 AM Load buses
9:15 PM Roll Call
9:20 PM Depart for Game
10:00 AM Arrive at The Star
10:30 AM Pre-Game announcements start
11:00 AM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
11:45 AM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
2:00 PM Depart for CHHS
2:40 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
3:00 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Saturday, November 30th
Location: Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.26.19):
Day: 68; A thunderstorm in the morning; medium-high wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members in town
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggings, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Lunch:
- Bring a sack lunch from home. (All students will eat when we arrive at site).
- No meal provided
8:30 AM Band Hall open; Eat, Pack, Load
9:00 AM Inspection in Band Hall
9:05 AM Load buses
9:15 PM Roll Call
9:20 PM Depart for Game
10:00 AM Arrive at The Star
10:30 AM Pre-Game announcements start
11:00 AM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
11:45 AM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
2:00 PM Depart for CHHS
2:40 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
3:00 PM Band Hall closed
TMEA All-Region HS Auditions - Phase 1: Woodwinds
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: All Students auditioning for Phase 1: Brass & Percussion
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Bring a "sack meal" from home
Itinerary:
4:00 PM Load Bus - Transportation is provided to Coppell HS (bus will not bring students back)
4:15 PM Bus Departs for Coppell
4:45 PM Arrive at Coppell; Students go to cafeteria to find room assignments and warm-up
5:00 PM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
5:30 PM Auditions Scheduled to Begin* (*often runs late so be flexible!)
9:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: All Students auditioning for Phase 1: Brass & Percussion
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Bring a "sack meal" from home
Itinerary:
4:00 PM Load Bus - Transportation is provided to Coppell HS (bus will not bring students back)
4:15 PM Bus Departs for Coppell
4:45 PM Arrive at Coppell; Students go to cafeteria to find room assignments and warm-up
5:00 PM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
5:30 PM Auditions Scheduled to Begin* (*often runs late so be flexible!)
9:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
TMEA All-Region HS Auditions - Phase 1: Brass/Percussion
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: All Students auditioning for Phase 1: Brass & Percussion
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Bring a "sack meal" from home
Itinerary:
4:00 PM Load Bus - Transportation is provided to Coppell HS (bus will not bring students back)
4:15 PM Bus Departs for Coppell
4:45 PM Arrive at Coppell; Students go to cafeteria to find room assignments and warm-up
5:00 PM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
5:30 PM Auditions Scheduled to Begin* (*often runs late so be flexible!)
9:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: All Students auditioning for Phase 1: Brass & Percussion
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Bring a "sack meal" from home
Itinerary:
4:00 PM Load Bus - Transportation is provided to Coppell HS (bus will not bring students back)
4:15 PM Bus Departs for Coppell
4:45 PM Arrive at Coppell; Students go to cafeteria to find room assignments and warm-up
5:00 PM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
5:30 PM Auditions Scheduled to Begin* (*often runs late so be flexible!)
9:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
Grapevine Parade of Lights
Date: Thursday, December 5th
Location: Grapevine Main Street (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.21.19):
Night: 22; A little rain late; medium-high wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
4:00 PM School Ends; Dinner served in Panther Den; 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
5:05 PM Load Buses
5:10 PM Roll Call/Depart for Parade
7:00 PM Parade Starts (We are one of the first entries in the parade)
8:30 PM Estimated Arrival; Student picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
8:50 PM Band Hall closed (20 minutes after arrival time)
Date: Thursday, December 5th
Location: Grapevine Main Street (Grapevine, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.21.19):
Night: 22; A little rain late; medium-high wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED SPIRIT UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game. + Red Santa Hat w/White Trim!
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggins, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings + Red Santa Hat w/White Trim!
- Dinner: Pizza & Caesar Salad
4:00 PM School Ends; Dinner served in Panther Den; 60 mins to EPL (Eat, Pack, Load)
- Diamonds: Hair should be worn down with the Santa Hat
- Gentlemen: Faces on show days should be clean shaven & hair trimmed
- Ladies: Hair should be worn down with the Santa Hat
5:05 PM Load Buses
5:10 PM Roll Call/Depart for Parade
7:00 PM Parade Starts (We are one of the first entries in the parade)
8:30 PM Estimated Arrival; Student picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
8:50 PM Band Hall closed (20 minutes after arrival time)
TMEA All-Region 9th Grade Auditions
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: 9th Grade Band Students auditioning for All-Region 9th Grade Band
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Eat a healthy breakfast at home before you arrive. *9th graders who are also attending Phase 2 will need to bring a sack lunch*
Itinerary:
7:30 AM Coppell HS Opens; Students may go to cafeteria to find room assignments and begin warm-up
8:00 AM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
8:30 AM Auditions Scheduled to Begin
12:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: 9th Grade Band Students auditioning for All-Region 9th Grade Band
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Eat a healthy breakfast at home before you arrive. *9th graders who are also attending Phase 2 will need to bring a sack lunch*
Itinerary:
7:30 AM Coppell HS Opens; Students may go to cafeteria to find room assignments and begin warm-up
8:00 AM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
8:30 AM Auditions Scheduled to Begin
12:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
TMEA All-Region HS Auditions - Phase 2
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: All Students auditioning for Phase 2
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Eat a healthy lunch at home before you arrive. *9th graders who are also attending Phase 2 will need to bring a sack lunch*
Itinerary:
1:00 PM Coppell HS Opens; Students may go to cafeteria to find room assignments and begin warm-up
1:30 PM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
2:00 PM Auditions Scheduled to Begin
6:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Location: Coppell HS (Coppell, TX)
Students: All Students auditioning for Phase 2
Attire: School appropriate attire
No Meal Provided: Eat a healthy lunch at home before you arrive. *9th graders who are also attending Phase 2 will need to bring a sack lunch*
Itinerary:
1:00 PM Coppell HS Opens; Students may go to cafeteria to find room assignments and begin warm-up
1:30 PM Student may begin checking in to their room; continue warming-up until your room call time
2:00 PM Auditions Scheduled to Begin
6:00 PM Auditions Ends* (*often runs late so be flexible!); Have a ride waiting to take you home from Coppell HS
Game 14: CHHS vs Denton Ryan (Playoff Game #3 - VISITORS)
Date(s): Saturday, December 7th
Location: Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.30.19):
Day: 65; Plenty of sunshine; medium-low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members not auditioning for All-Region (list will be provided)
Attire:
12:00 PM Band Hall open; Eat, Pack, Load
12:30 PM Inspection in Band Hall
12:35 PM Load buses
12:45 PM Roll Call
12:50 PM Depart for Game
1:30 PM Arrive at The Star
2:00 PM Pre-Game announcements start
2:30 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
3:15 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
5:30 PM Depart for CHHS
6:10 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
6:30 PM Band Hall closed
Date(s): Saturday, December 7th
Location: Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, TX)
Projected Forecast (As of 11.30.19):
Day: 65; Plenty of sunshine; medium-low wind
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members not auditioning for All-Region (list will be provided)
Attire:
- Winds + Percussion: RED GAME UNIFORM - Red long sleeve shirt, red hat wrap, red plume, white gauntlets, white gloves, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, black long socks. Girls wear hair in sock buns for the game.
- Diamonds: SPIRIT UNIFORM - Spirit Tunic, black leggings, jazz shoes, red lipstick, high ponytail, natural make-up, Diamond-issued earrings
- Lunch:
- Bring a sack lunch from home. (All students will eat when we arrive at site).
- No meal provided
12:00 PM Band Hall open; Eat, Pack, Load
12:30 PM Inspection in Band Hall
12:35 PM Load buses
12:45 PM Roll Call
12:50 PM Depart for Game
1:30 PM Arrive at The Star
2:00 PM Pre-Game announcements start
2:30 PM Kick-Off; Go Panthers!
3:15 PM Half-Time Performance (approximate)
5:30 PM Depart for CHHS
6:10 PM Estimated Arrival; Students picked up @CHHS (Parents: please do not block the bus drop-off lanes)
6:30 PM Band Hall closed
Winter Concert
Date: Thursday, December 12th
Location: Colleyville Heritage HS, Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire: Black Pants, Ugly Christmas Sweater + Red Santa Hat w/White Trim!
Itinerary:
4:00 PM Leadership + Directors set-up for Concert
4:45 PM Leadership + Directors Eat Dinner in Cafeteria
5:15 PM Leadership + Directors set-up Main Gym for CHHS Concert
5:30 PM Call Time
Performance Order:
7:45 PM Conclusion
Date: Thursday, December 12th
Location: Colleyville Heritage HS, Main Gym
Students: All Panther Band & Diamonds Dance Guard Members
Attire: Black Pants, Ugly Christmas Sweater + Red Santa Hat w/White Trim!
Itinerary:
4:00 PM Leadership + Directors set-up for Concert
4:45 PM Leadership + Directors Eat Dinner in Cafeteria
5:15 PM Leadership + Directors set-up Main Gym for CHHS Concert
5:30 PM Call Time
- First Band - Band Hall
- Second Band - New Choir Room
- Third Band - Main Gym
Performance Order:
- Trumpet Ensemble
- Third Band
- Second Band
- First Band
- Jazz Band
- Diamonds
- Drumline
- Panther Marching Band & Diamonds
7:45 PM Conclusion