June 12- August 7
Wednesday, June 12:
Summer Practice & Makeup Tryout Night, 6-9pm in Band Room
Wednesday, June 19:
Summer Practice, 6-9pm; Marching Band Commitment Contracts due
Wednesday, June 26:
Summer Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, July 10:
Summer Practice, 6-9pm
Sunday, July 14:
Concerts in the Park, Souderton
Wednesday, July 17:
Summer Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, July 24:
Summer Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, July 31:
Summer Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, August 7:
Summer Practice, 6-9pm
May 27 - June 11
Monday, May 27:
No school
Friday, May 31:
Encore End-of-Season Picnic, 6-9
Monday, June 3:
BRBB Parent Meeting, 7pm
Wednesday, June 5:
New Member “Try It” Night – ALL current students report, 6-9pm in Band Room
Monday, June 10:
Early Dismissal from school;
Class of 2019 Graduation, 6pm (congrats!)
Tuesday, June 11:
Last Day of School – Early Dismissal
Week of May 20 - May 25
Tuesday, May 21:
No school
Wednesday, May 22:
MB Parade Practice, 3-4pm;
Uniform return for students w/last name L-Z;
Harleysville Fair Parking Assistance Fundraiser, 6-10pm
Thursday, May 23:
Harleysville Fair Parking Assistance Fundraiser, 6-10pm
Friday, May 24:
Harleysville Fair Parking Assistance Fundraiser, 6-11pm
Saturday, May 25:
Harleysville Memorial Day Parade;
Harleysville Fair Parking Assistance Fundraiser, 11-4 and 6-10pm
Week of May 13 - May 19
Wednesday, May 15:
MB Parade Practice, 3-4pm;
Uniform return for students w/last name A-K;
Band Picnic/Banquet ticket orders due
Sunday, May 19:
Band Banquet, Souderton Park
Week of May 6 - May 10
Monday, May 6:
BRBB Meeting – 7pm Band Room
Wednesday, May 8:
MB Parade Practice, 3-4pm;
Uniform return for Seniors, Drum Majors, Color Guard
Friday, May 10:
Flower Sale Flower Pickup – 6-9pm
Week of April 29- May 5
Monday, April 29:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, April 30:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm; Wildwood Non Perishables Due ;
Jazz/Lab Band Concert
Wednesday, May 1:
Symphonic Concert; Wildwood Perishables Due ; Encore departs for Wildwood tonight; Forte tomorrow morning
Thursday, May 2 thru Saturday, May 5:
TIA Indoor Championships in Wildwood, NJ
Week of April 22- April 27
Monday, April 22:
No School /No Forte Practice
Tuesday, April 23:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm; Wildwood Final Payment Due
Wednesday, April 24:
MB Parade Practice, 3-5pm
Thursday, April 25:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm; Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 6-10pm
Saturday, April 27:
Indoor Chapter Champs Home Show
Week of April 15- April 20
Monday, April 15:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, April 16:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, April 17:
MB Parade Practice, 3-5pm; Flower Orders Due
Thursday, April 18 :
School Closed for Easter Holiday; No Practice
Saturday, April 20:
School Closed for Easter Holiday; No Practice
Week of April 8 - April 13
Monday, April 8:
BRBB Parent Meeting, 7pm Band Rm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, April 9:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, April 11:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 6-10pm
Friday, April 12 :
Lab Band Champs at New Hope-Solebury HS or Arcola MS (Methacton);
Saturday, April 13:
IP/IG Q @ East Stroudsburg Competition – Times subject to change – View TIA Schedule
Jazz Band Champs at New Hope-Solebury HS or Arcola MS (Methacton) – 8:05 pm performance (times subject to change)
Week of April 1 - April 6
Monday, April 1:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm;
Flower Sale Begins
Tuesday, April 2:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, April 4:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Wildwood Parent/Student Information Meeting, 6:45pm
Thursday, April 4 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 6-10pm
Saturday, April 6:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice 10-4:30pm
Week of March 25 - March 30
Monday, March 25:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 26:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 28:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Thursday, March 28 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, March 30:
Catasaqua HS; Encore: 11:46 a.m.; Forte 4:33 p.m. – Times subject to change – check TIA schedule)
Schedule: Report Time – 7:30 AM; Leave for Catasauqua – 8:30 AM; Performance – 11:46 AM; Awards – 1:30 PM; Watch Guard Perform – 4:30 PM; Est. arrival at SAHS – 6:00 PM
Week of March 18 - March 24
Monday, March 18:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 19:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 21:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, March 23:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice 10-4:30
Sunday, March 24:
Themed Basket Bingo; 2:00-5:00pm in SAHS Cafeteria
Week of March 11 - March 16
Monday, March 11:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 12:
All Day Jazz Band Competition at Harrisburg Capital (Jazz Band only);
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 14:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Thursday, March 14 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, March 15:
No school;
Jazz band competition at West Chester East
Saturday, March 16:
Conrad Weiser Competiton 1pm (Times subject to change – check TIA schedule
Week of March 4 - March 9
Monday, March 4:
BRBB Parent Meeting, 7pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 5:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 7:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Thursday, March 7 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, March 9:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 11:00-5:00
FYI: SATs at SAHS
Week of February 25 - March 2
Monday, February 25:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, February 26:
Jazz Band Conference, Kutztown University (All Day; No spectators);
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 28:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, March 1:
Jazz Band Competition at Upper Merion HS; Bingo ticket sales at Indian Crest Jazz Show, 7-9pm
Saturday, March 2:
Pennridge Cavalcade Competition
(Encore performs 5:10; Forte at 7:19 – Times subject to change – please check Cavalcade page for latest times)
Week of February 18 - 23
Monday, February 18:
No School; No Forte Practice
Tuesday, February 19:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 21:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, February 22:
Jazz Home Show at SAHS, 6:00pm
Saturday, February 23:
Daniel Boone HS Competition – Encore: 2:12pm.; Forte: 7:10pm – Times subject to change – check TIA page.
Week of February 11 - 16
Monday, February 11:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, February 12:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 14:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, February 15:
Jazz Band Competition at Phoenixville HS
Saturday, February 16:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice 10-4:30
Week of February 4 - 9
Monday, February 4:
BRBB Parent Meeting, 7pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, February 5:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 7:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, February 8:
Jazz Band Competition at NPHS (Jazz Band Only)
Saturday, February 9:
No Forte Practice;
Encore Practice 10-4:30
Week of January 28-February 1
Monday, January 28:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, January 29:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, January 30:
No school
Thursday, January 31:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Saturday, February 1:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10-4:30
Week of January 21-26
Monday, January 21:
No School
Tuesday, January 22:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, January 24:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm – NEW! – Come to practice early – 5:20-5:30ish to try on uniform hoodie – see 1/22 email from Mr. Wilson for details. You can find in News area of Charms.
Thursday, January 24 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm;
Parent Preview for Encore and Forte at 8:30pm
Saturday, January 26:
Salisbury HS Competition – view schedule
Week of January 14-19
Monday, January 14:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, January 15:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, January 16:
1st bingo meeting at 7pm – Hennings upper level dining area – All parents welcome!
Thursday, January 17:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, January 19:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8:00-12:00
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10:00-4:30
Week of January 7-12
Monday, January 7:
BRBB Parent Meeting at 7pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, January 8:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, January 10:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, January 12:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8:00-12:00
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10:00-4:30
Week of December 31-January 5
Thursday, January 3
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Saturday, January 5:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8:00-12:00;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10:00-4:30
Week of December 24-January 1
Enjoy the winter break … See you in 2019!
Week of December 17-20
Monday, December 17
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, December 18
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, December 20:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice/Pizza Party, 6-9pm
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Week of December 10-15
Monday, December 10
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, December 11
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, December 13
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Week of December 3-8
Monday, December 3
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm;
BRBB Parent Meeting 7pm, Band Room
Tuesday, December 4
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, December 6
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, December 7
Symphonic Band Concert at 6:30 pm
Saturday, December 8
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12:00;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10-4:30
Week of November 26-December 1
Monday, November 26
– Wreath Pickup for SASD Staff at SAHS;
– Encore Student Interest & Parent Meeting, 7pm
– Forte Spin Clinic & Parent Meeting, 7-9pm
Tuesday, November 27
Indoor Parade down SAHS Main Concourse for Girl’s Soccer – Dismissed from class at 2pm; Be at the LGI no later than 2:15pm
Jazz/Lab Band Concert at 6:30 pm
Thursday, November 29
Encore Rehearsal, 6-9 pm
Saturday, December 1
Souderton Holiday Parade, 11 am
Week of November 19-23
Happy Thanksgiving and Fall Break!
Wednesday, November 21
Wreath pickup day! pickup time/location
Week of November 12-17
Monday, November 12:
MB Parade Practice; 3-5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 14:
MB Parade Practice; 3-5:00 pm
Thursday, November 15:
Indoor Percussion (Encore) Interest Meeting for students and parents: 7pm in Band Room
POSTPONED TO 11/26 DUE TO SNOW
Saturday, November 17:
Report time for Parade – 11am;
Mardi Gras Christmas Parade begins at 1pm
Week of November 5-10
Monday, November 5:
BRBB Parent Meeting 7pm, Band Room
Tuesday, November 6:
No School / Election Day;
Chick-fil-A Fundraiser – 6:30 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, November 7:
MB Parade Practice, 3-5:00 pm
Thursday, November 8:
Indoor percussion: Lessons and intro for interested students, new and returning. 5:30 in the Band Room.
Friday, November 9:
Large instruments to be loaded to truck; Time TBD. If you have a small instrument, please remember to bring it home with you today!
Saturday, November 10:
5K Fundraiser; Report time 7:00 am
Week of October 29-November 4
No practice Monday or Friday this week …
Wednesday, October 31:
MB Halloween Practice 3-5:30 pm
Friday, November 2:
Wreath Orders due
Sunday, November 4:
MB Practice 10:30-12:00; Depart at 1pm; Bring a lunch
US Bands National Champs, Allentown
– Perform at 4:30pm*
– Awards at 8:15pm
*Note: Groups in our category begin performing at 3pm
Week of October 22-27
Monday, October 22:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 24:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Thursday, October 25:
5k shirt orders due; last day to register for race at discounted rate
Friday, October 26:
MB Practice 3-5:15; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Flutes); Depart for CB South football game at 5:20 pm; Game at 7pm
Saturday, October 27:
MB Practice at 12:00; Bring a lunch to eat on bus; Depart at 3:00 pm for State Champs at West Chester University – Perform at 6:10 pm. (RAIN OR SHINE); Awards at 10:08; Return to school – TBA
Week of October 15-20
Monday, October 15:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 17:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Friday, October 19:
MB Practice 3-5:20; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Clarinets)
Friday, October 19 (con’t):
Depart for CB West football game at 5:20 pm
Saturday, October 20:
MB Practice 3:00-7:00
Week of October 8-13
Monday, October 8:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; Jacket orders due
Wednesday, October 10:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Friday, October 12 (No School):
MB Practice 3-4:45; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Percussion:Pit)
Friday, October 12 (con’t):
Football Game with Council Rock at 7 pm (Senior Night) – Pregame performance after presentation
Saturday, October 13:
MB Practice 1:00-3:00 (bring a lunch)
4:15 – Depart for Marple Newton Competition
6:45 – Performance
9:45 – Awards.
Week of October 1-6
Monday, October 1:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm;
BRBB Parent Meeting 7pm, Band Room
Wednesday, October 3:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Friday, October 5:
Wreath Sale Fundraiser begins
Last Day for Tour Shirt Re-orders – Email BRBB President
MB Practice 3-5:30; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Percussion:Battery)
Friday, October 5 (con’t):
5:30 pm – 8th Grade Visitation Night – meet in Band Room to run pep songs
Football Game (Home) with North Penn at 7 pm; Perform at half-time
Saturday, October 6:
1:00*-3:15 – Practice (*arrive early)
3:15-4:00 – Lunch (please pack)
4:40 – Depart for Perk Valley
6:50 – Competition at Perk Valley
9:05 – Awards
Text message will be sent when returning to the school
Week of September 24 - 29
Monday, September 24:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 26:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm;
Domino’s Fundraiser – mention BRBB
Saturday, September 29:
Depart at 11:15 for CB East Football Game (Away) – 1:00-4:00 pm. Bagged lunch enroute to competition.
6:45 Competition at Boyertown
(Time subject to change – See US Bands site)
Week of September 17 - 21
Monday, September 17:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 18:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 19:
No School – Margarita’s Fundraiser All Day; Don’t forget to bring flyer (will be available on website and in Band Room)
Friday, September 21:
MB Practice – 3-5:20 pm
Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Alto/Tenor Saxes)
Depart at 5:20 pm for Pennridge (Away) Football Game; Kickoff at 7 pm
Saturday, September 22:
Guard – please see Ms. Davenport and Ms. Fisher for practice times
Week of September 10 - 14
Monday, September 10:
No School
Tuesday, September 11:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm AND
BRBB Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, September 12:
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Friday, September 14:
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Drum Majors & Officers)
Homecoming Football Game with William Tennent 7 pm
Week of September 3 - 7
Monday, September 3:
Happy Labor Day! No School.
Tuesday, September 4:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 5:
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Friday, September 7:
MB Practice – 2-5:00 pm
Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Low Brass/Low Winds)
Depart for Hatboro Away Football Game at 5:10 pm
Week of August 27-31 - Back to School!
Monday, August 27:
MB Practice- 3-5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 28:
1st Day of School
Wednesday, August 29
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Friday, August 31:
No School; MB Practice – 2-5:30 pm; Chicken patty dinner provided.
Be prepared for a (likely) pre-game performance. Arrive by 6:30 to ensure you don’t miss Big Red! Check email for weather-related updates.
Quakertown Home Football Game. Kickoff at 7 pm.
Week of August 20-23 - Spirit Week
It’s Spirit Week! See below for what to wear each day to show your spirit.
Last week of food drive.
*Note for Friday: Freshman eat lunch in band room and come out to field after orientation.
Week of August 13-19
First week of Band Camp! Don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses and dinner-except for Thursday nights, when it will be provided.
Mandatory Parent Information Meeting – Followed by an opportunity to purchase needed items, pay participation fee and gather information for the season.
Monday, 8/13 at 7:00 p.m. in Aux Gym
(First day of Band Camp)
The Aux gym is on the Main Concourse, near the Halteman side of the building. If you come in the main entrance to the school on the Lower Road side, walk down the Main Concourse until you see the Aux gym entrance on the left side. If you get to the pool, you’ve gone too far.
Week of August 6 - 12
Thursday, August 9 – Mini Band Camp, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All students, both new and returning. Yes, that’s right! Returning students will also attend the new Single-Day Edition of Mini Camp. On the agenda are pep music, show music run-throughs, and marching basics.
Friday, August 10 – Color Guard Sectional, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The 2018 Welcome Packet is now available: read it now for the information you need to kick this season off!
News Alerts
When you access the public or private view of Charms, you may see you have some "News Items" waiting for you.
In the app, you can find them under the News category; and on the website, they appear in the upper right hand corner of your screen.
They are usually reminders about upcoming events and deadlines, or requests to fill vacant volunteer slots.
Week of Week of April 15- April 20
Monday, April 15:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, April 16:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, April 17:
MB Parade Practice, 3-5pm; Flower Orders Due
Thursday, April 18 :
School Closed for Easter Holiday; No Practice
Saturday, April 20:
School Closed for Easter Holiday; No Practice
Week of Week of April 8 - April 13
Monday, April 8:
BRBB Parent Meeting, 7pm Band Rm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, April 9:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, April 11:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 6-10pm
Friday, April 12 :
Lab Band Champs at New Hope-Solebury HS or Arcola MS (Methacton);
Saturday, April 13:
IP/IG Q @ East Stroudsburg Competition – Times subject to change – View TIA Schedule
Jazz Band Champs at New Hope-Solebury HS or Arcola MS (Methacton) – 8:05 pm performance (times subject to change)
Week of Week of April 1 - April 6
Monday, April 1:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm;
Flower Sale Begins
Tuesday, April 2:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, April 4:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Wildwood Parent/Student Information Meeting, 6:45pm
Thursday, April 4 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 6-10pm
Saturday, April 6:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice 10-4:30pm
Week of Week of March 25 - March 30
Monday, March 25:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 26:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 28:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Thursday, March 28 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, March 30:
Catasaqua HS; Encore: 11:46 a.m.; Forte 4:33 p.m. – Times subject to change – check TIA schedule)
Schedule: Report Time – 7:30 AM; Leave for Catasauqua – 8:30 AM; Performance – 11:46 AM; Awards – 1:30 PM; Watch Guard Perform – 4:30 PM; Est. arrival at SAHS – 6:00 PM
Week of Week of March 18 - March 24
Monday, March 18:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 19:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 21:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, March 23:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice 10-4:30
Sunday, March 24:
Themed Basket Bingo; 2:00-5:00pm in SAHS Cafeteria
Week of Week of March 11 - March 16
Monday, March 11:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 12:
All Day Jazz Band Competition at Harrisburg Capital (Jazz Band only);
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 14:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Thursday, March 14 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, March 15:
No school;
Jazz band competition at West Chester East
Saturday, March 16:
Conrad Weiser Competiton 1pm (Times subject to change – check TIA schedule
Week of Week of March 4 - March 9
Monday, March 4:
BRBB Parent Meeting, 7pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, March 5:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, March 7:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Thursday, March 7 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, March 9:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 11:00-5:00
FYI: SATs at SAHS
Week of Week of February 25 - March 2
Monday, February 25:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, February 26:
Jazz Band Conference, Kutztown University (All Day; No spectators);
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 28:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, March 1:
Jazz Band Competition at Upper Merion HS; Bingo ticket sales at Indian Crest Jazz Show, 7-9pm
Saturday, March 2:
Pennridge Cavalcade Competition
(Encore performs 5:10; Forte at 7:19 – Times subject to change – please check Cavalcade page for latest times)
Week of Week of February 18 - 23
Monday, February 18:
No School; No Forte Practice
Tuesday, February 19:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 21:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, February 22:
Jazz Home Show at SAHS, 6:00pm
Saturday, February 23:
Daniel Boone HS Competition – Encore: 2:12pm.; Forte: 7:10pm – Times subject to change – check TIA page.
Week of Week of February 11 - 16
Monday, February 11:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, February 12:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 14:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, February 15:
Jazz Band Competition at Phoenixville HS
Saturday, February 16:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice 10-4:30
Week of Week of February 4 - 9
Monday, February 4:
BRBB Parent Meeting, 7pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, February 5:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, February 7:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, February 8:
Jazz Band Competition at NPHS (Jazz Band Only)
Saturday, February 9:
No Forte Practice;
Encore Practice 10-4:30
Week of Week of January 28-February 1
Monday, January 28:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, January 29:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, January 30:
No school
Thursday, January 31:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Saturday, February 1:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10-4:30
Week of Week of January 21-26
Monday, January 21:
No School
Tuesday, January 22:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, January 24:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm – NEW! – Come to practice early – 5:20-5:30ish to try on uniform hoodie – see 1/22 email from Mr. Wilson for details. You can find in News area of Charms.
Thursday, January 24 (con’t):
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm;
Parent Preview for Encore and Forte at 8:30pm
Saturday, January 26:
Salisbury HS Competition – view schedule
Week of Week of January 14-19
Monday, January 14:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, January 15:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Wednesday, January 16:
1st bingo meeting at 7pm – Hennings upper level dining area – All parents welcome!
Thursday, January 17:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, January 19:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8:00-12:00
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10:00-4:30
Week of Week of January 7-12
Monday, January 7:
BRBB Parent Meeting at 7pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, January 8:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, January 10:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Saturday, January 12:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8:00-12:00
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10:00-4:30
Week of December 31-January 5
Thursday, January 3
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Saturday, January 5:
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8:00-12:00;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10:00-4:30
Week of December 24-January 1
Enjoy the winter break … See you in 2019!
Week of December 17-20
Monday, December 17
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, December 18
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, December 20:
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice/Pizza Party, 6-9pm
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Week of December 10-15
Monday, December 10
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Tuesday, December 11
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, December 13
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Week of December 3-8
Monday, December 3
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm;
BRBB Parent Meeting 7pm, Band Room
Tuesday, December 4
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm
Thursday, December 6
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 6-9pm;
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 7-10pm
Friday, December 7
Symphonic Band Concert at 6:30 pm
Saturday, December 8
Forte Indoor Guard Practice, 8-12:00;
Encore Indoor Percussion Practice, 10-4:30
Week of November 26-December 1
Monday, November 26
– Wreath Pickup for SASD Staff at SAHS;
– Encore Student Interest & Parent Meeting, 7pm
– Forte Spin Clinic & Parent Meeting, 7-9pm
Tuesday, November 27
Indoor Parade down SAHS Main Concourse for Girl’s Soccer – Dismissed from class at 2pm; Be at the LGI no later than 2:15pm
Jazz/Lab Band Concert at 6:30 pm
Thursday, November 29
Encore Rehearsal, 6-9 pm
Saturday, December 1
Souderton Holiday Parade, 11 am
Week of November 19-23
Happy Thanksgiving and Fall Break!
Wednesday, November 21
Wreath pickup day! pickup time/location
Week of November 12-17
Monday, November 12:
MB Parade Practice; 3-5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 14:
MB Parade Practice; 3-5:00 pm
Thursday, November 15:
Indoor Percussion (Encore) Interest Meeting for students and parents: 7pm in Band Room
POSTPONED TO 11/26 DUE TO SNOW
Saturday, November 17:
Report time for Parade – 11am;
Mardi Gras Christmas Parade begins at 1pm
Week of November 5-10
Monday, November 5:
BRBB Parent Meeting 7pm, Band Room
Tuesday, November 6:
No School / Election Day;
Chick-fil-A Fundraiser – 6:30 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, November 7:
MB Parade Practice, 3-5:00 pm
Thursday, November 8:
Indoor percussion: Lessons and intro for interested students, new and returning. 5:30 in the Band Room.
Friday, November 9:
Large instruments to be loaded to truck; Time TBD. If you have a small instrument, please remember to bring it home with you today!
Saturday, November 10:
5K Fundraiser; Report time 7:00 am
Week of October 29-November 4
No practice Monday or Friday this week …
Wednesday, October 31:
MB Halloween Practice 3-5:30 pm
Friday, November 2:
Wreath Orders due
Sunday, November 4:
MB Practice 10:30-12:00; Depart at 1pm; Bring a lunch
US Bands National Champs, Allentown
– Perform at 4:30pm*
– Awards at 8:15pm
*Note: Groups in our category begin performing at 3pm
Week of October 22-27
Monday, October 22:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 24:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Thursday, October 25:
5k shirt orders due; last day to register for race at discounted rate
Friday, October 26:
MB Practice 3-5:15; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Flutes); Depart for CB South football game at 5:20 pm; Game at 7pm
Saturday, October 27:
MB Practice at 12:00; Bring a lunch to eat on bus; Depart at 3:00 pm for State Champs at West Chester University – Perform at 6:10 pm. (RAIN OR SHINE); Awards at 10:08; Return to school – TBA
Week of October 15-20
Monday, October 15:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 17:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Friday, October 19:
MB Practice 3-5:20; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Clarinets)
Friday, October 19 (con’t):
Depart for CB West football game at 5:20 pm
Saturday, October 20:
MB Practice 3:00-7:00
Week of October 8-13
Monday, October 8:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; Jacket orders due
Wednesday, October 10:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Friday, October 12 (No School):
MB Practice 3-4:45; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Percussion:Pit)
Friday, October 12 (con’t):
Football Game with Council Rock at 7 pm (Senior Night) – Pregame performance after presentation
Saturday, October 13:
MB Practice 1:00-3:00 (bring a lunch)
4:15 – Depart for Marple Newton Competition
6:45 – Performance
9:45 – Awards.
Week of October 1-6
Monday, October 1:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm;
BRBB Parent Meeting 7pm, Band Room
Wednesday, October 3:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm; : Domino’s Fundraiser – school pickup after practice available
Friday, October 5:
Wreath Sale Fundraiser begins
Last Day for Tour Shirt Re-orders – Email BRBB President
MB Practice 3-5:30; Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Percussion:Battery)
Friday, October 5 (con’t):
5:30 pm – 8th Grade Visitation Night – meet in Band Room to run pep songs
Football Game (Home) with North Penn at 7 pm; Perform at half-time
Saturday, October 6:
1:00*-3:15 – Practice (*arrive early)
3:15-4:00 – Lunch (please pack)
4:40 – Depart for Perk Valley
6:50 – Competition at Perk Valley
9:05 – Awards
Text message will be sent when returning to the school
Week of September 24 - 29
Monday, September 24:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 26:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm;
Domino’s Fundraiser – mention BRBB
Saturday, September 29:
Depart at 11:15 for CB East Football Game (Away) – 1:00-4:00 pm. Bagged lunch enroute to competition.
6:45 Competition at Boyertown
(Time subject to change – See US Bands site)
Week of September 17 - 21
Monday, September 17:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 18:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 19:
No School – Margarita’s Fundraiser All Day; Don’t forget to bring flyer (will be available on website and in Band Room)
Friday, September 21:
MB Practice – 3-5:20 pm
Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Alto/Tenor Saxes)
Depart at 5:20 pm for Pennridge (Away) Football Game; Kickoff at 7 pm
Saturday, September 22:
Guard – please see Ms. Davenport and Ms. Fisher for practice times
Week of September 10 - 14
Monday, September 10:
No School
Tuesday, September 11:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm AND
BRBB Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, September 12:
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Friday, September 14:
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Drum Majors & Officers)
Homecoming Football Game with William Tennent 7 pm
Week of September 3 - 7
Monday, September 3:
Happy Labor Day! No School.
Tuesday, September 4:
MB Practice 3-5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 5:
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Friday, September 7:
MB Practice – 2-5:00 pm
Dinner provided (Dessert & Drinks provided by Low Brass/Low Winds)
Depart for Hatboro Away Football Game at 5:10 pm
Week of August 27-31 - Back to School!
Monday, August 27:
MB Practice- 3-5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 28:
1st Day of School
Wednesday, August 29
MB Practice – 3-5:30 pm
Friday, August 31:
No School; MB Practice – 2-5:30 pm; Chicken patty dinner provided.
Be prepared for a (likely) pre-game performance. Arrive by 6:30 to ensure you don’t miss Big Red! Check email for weather-related updates.
Quakertown Home Football Game. Kickoff at 7 pm.
Week of August 20-23 - Spirit Week
It’s Spirit Week! See below for what to wear each day to show your spirit.
Last week of food drive.
*Note for Friday: Freshman eat lunch in band room and come out to field after orientation.
Week of August 13-19
First week of Band Camp! Don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses and dinner-except for Thursday nights, when it will be provided.
Mandatory Parent Information Meeting – Followed by an opportunity to purchase needed items, pay participation fee and gather information for the season.
Monday, 8/13 at 7:00 p.m. in Aux Gym
(First day of Band Camp)
The Aux gym is on the Main Concourse, near the Halteman side of the building. If you come in the main entrance to the school on the Lower Road side, walk down the Main Concourse until you see the Aux gym entrance on the left side. If you get to the pool, you’ve gone too far.
Week of August 6 - 12
Thursday, August 9 – Mini Band Camp, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All students, both new and returning. Yes, that’s right! Returning students will also attend the new Single-Day Edition of Mini Camp. On the agenda are pep music, show music run-throughs, and marching basics.
Friday, August 10 – Color Guard Sectional, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The 2018 Welcome Packet is now available: read it now for the information you need to kick this season off!
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