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Elkhart High School
BIG RED Band
Elkhart, TX
Our Medieval Times Trip that is planned
on Thursday, November 16 will cost
$35/student. This money will be due
around mid-September. Thanks!!
Itineraries
Buffalo Football Game
When: Friday, October 6
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium in Elkhart
MEET: At the FOOTBALL STADIUM @ 3:40pm...
3:40 - Unload the BEAST and set up the field for rehearsal/clinic
4pm - Warm-Up circle in the middle of the football field. (FULL warm-up)
5:20pm - End rehearsal/clear the field...set up for game
5:30pm - TAILGATE PARTY at the picnic tables!!! BRISKET!!!
6:30pm - Uniform Fitting/Hat Check out in MS Band Hall
7pm - Warm-Up in the bleachers for the football game
7:30pm - FOOTBALL GAME vs. Buffalo
What To Wear: Shorts/Band Shirt for rehearsal
FULL BAND UNIFORM for game
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle
Return/Pick Up: Approximately 10pm at the STADIUM!!!
We will NOT unload the trailer...contest TOMORROW!!!
US Bands
Burleson Regional
When: Saturday, October 7
Where: Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ 5:45am
...we will leave IMMEDIATELY from the HS...
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM for performance
(Band Shirt/Khaki Shorts/Tennis Shoes for after performance)
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle
Prelims Performance Time: 10:15am
Return/Pick Up: Approximately LATE at the HS Campus*
*Depends on Finals Qualification/Schedule
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
School will provide some meal money for this contest!!!
Mineola Marching Festival
When: Monday, October 9
Where: Meredith Memorial Stadium in Mineola
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ 6:45am (normal weekly rehearsal time!!)
...we will have a normal Monday rehearsal, then load our trailer...
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM for performance
(Band Shirt/Khaki Shorts/Tennis Shoes for before/after performance)
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle/
Snack for the journey...we will eat Lunch after our performance!!
Prelims Performance Time: 12:30pm
Return/Pick Up: Approximately TBA at the HS Campus*
*Depends on Finals Qualification/Schedule
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
School will provide some meal money for this contest!!!
Information for any parents who wish to attend:
SPECTATORS ADMISSION
Adults - $10
Students up to 13 yrs. - $5
Children 6 and Under - Free
***CASH ONLY FOR ADMISSION***
Lexington Football Game
When: Friday, October 13
Where: Eagle Stadium in Lexington
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ 3:30pm
...we will have a short run-through, then load our trailer...
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle
Return/Pick Up: Approximately 11:30pm at the HS Campus
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
Band Boosters will provide dinner during 3rd quarter break
UIL Region 8 Marching Contest
When: Wednesday, October 18
Where: Trojan Stadium in Troy
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ 6:45am (normal am rehearsal)
...we will have a short run-through, then load our trailer...
We plan to LEAVE CAMPUS around 8:30am, then
travel to the Richland Mall to eat lunch ...THIS IS NOT A SHOPPING
TRIP...this stop is about eating lunch in the food court!!!.
We will then load up and travel to Troy to warm-up
and perform!!
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM for performance
Band Shirt/School Dress Code appropriate pants/shorts for travel
What To Bring: Instrument/Large Water Bottle
Performance Time: 2pm
Return/Pick Up: Approximately 6:30pm at the HS Campus
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
School will provide some meal money for this contest!!!
HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES
PARADE/PEP RALLY/BONFIRE
When: ???
Where: ???
MEET: ???
What To Wear: BAND SHIRT
What To Bring: ???
Return/Pick Up: ???
Florence Football Game
HOMECOMING GAME
When: Friday, October 20
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium in Elkhart
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ 5:30pm
...we will have a short run-through, then load our trailer...
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle
Return/Pick Up: Approximately 10pm at the HS Campus
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
Eat before we meet!!! You will have 3rd quarter off, but do NOT
assume you have enough time to get something from the
concession stand for nourishment! Come prepared!!!
Clifton Football Game
SENIOR NIGHT...with 8th Grade Band Members
When: Friday, October 27
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium in Elkhart
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ 6pm
...we will have a short run-through, then load our trailer...
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle
Return/Pick Up: Approximately 10pm at the HS Campus
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
Eat before we meet!!! You will have 3rd quarter off, but do NOT
assume you have enough time to get something from the
concession stand for nourishment! Come prepared!!!
UIL AREA D Marching Contest
When: Saturday, October 28
Where: Rocket Field in Robinson
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ TBA
...we will have a short run-through, then load our trailer...
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM for performance
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle
Prelims Performance Time: TBA
Return/Pick Up: Approximately TBA at the HS Campus*
*Depends on Finals Qualification/Schedule
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
School will provide some meal money for this contest!!!
Rogers Football Game
When: Friday, November 3
Where: Merk Field in Rogers
MEET: At the HS Band Hall @ 3:30pm
...we will have a short run-through, then load our trailer...
What To Wear: FULL BAND UNIFORM
What To Bring: Instrument/Music/Large Water Bottle
Return/Pick Up: Approximately 11:30pm at the HS Campus
Please Park in FRONT of the HS for pick up!!
DO NOT PARK around back!!!
Band Boosters will provide dinner during 3rd quarter break
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Elkhart BIG RED Band
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Scroll down below to find the individual band accomplishments! All-Region Jazz, All-Region Bands, UIL Results...the lot!!!
- The Elkhart HS BIG RED Band has a YouTube Channel!! Check us out!!!
- Become a Fan of the Band ("like" us) on Facebook to enjoy pointless messages and all of the "you had to be there" stories you can take!!! - Remember to check the Calendar of Events for all upcoming dates, times and locations.
Elkhart HS BIG RED Band 2023-24 Awards
US Bands - Madisonville Showcase & Clinic; Madisonville, TX
2nd Place in Group I (72.5); Best In Class Music, Best In Class Percussion
US Bands - Burleson Regional; Burleson, TX
October 7, 2023
Mineola Marching Festival; Mineola, TX
October 9, 2023
UIL Region 8 Marching Contest; Troy, TX
October 18, 2023
UIL AREA D Marching Contest; Robinson, TX
October 28, 2023
UIL STATE Marching Contest; San Antonio, TX
November 6-8, 2023
...or...
US Bands - Southwest Championships @ AT&T Stadium; Arlington, TX
November 6, 2023
Lone Star Classic Drumline Competition; Flower Mound, TX
November 11, 2023
UIL Region 8 Concert & Sight Reading Contest; Groesbeck, TX
February 28-29, 2024 or March 6-7 (Exact Date TBA)
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Elkhart HS BIG RED Band Individual Accomplishments
ATSSB Region 8 All-Region Jazz Ensemble
Aaron Canaday, piano - 1st chair (AREA)
Dylan Luman, bass guitar - 1st chair (AREA)
Kollin Peiffer, drum set - 1st chair (AREA)
ATSSB Region 8 All-Region Band
ATSSC Area D All-AREA
ATSSB 3A All-STATE Band
UIL Solo & Ensemble
1st Division Solos
1st Division Ensemble
*TSSEC = UIL Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest
2023-24 Elkhart BIG RED Band Leadership Team
Hannah Foster, Drum Major
Grant Albanese, Woodwind Soprano Section
Kiaya Fielder, Brass Soprano Section
Sean Carr, Alto Section
Trentyn Tillman, Tenor Section
Annabel May, Bass Section
Aaron Canaday, Drum Captain/Field Percussion
Harlee Paul, Front Ensemble