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2/4: LISD Small Ensemble Contest | Honors Band & All Percussion Only

2/7: Hebron Midwinter Concert | 7PM | Hebron HS Auditorium

2/17: Student Early Release

2/20: Holiday

2/23: Pre-UIL Contest | Hebron HS Auditorium | Concert & Symphonic Bands Only

2/24: Percussion Concert Dress Rehearsal | Hebron HS Auditorium | 5:00 - 8:00 PM

2/25: Hebron Cluster Percussion Concert | Hebron HS Auditorium | 7:00 PM (6PM Call Time)

3/1: Symphonic Band Rehearsal | KMS Band Hall | 7:30 AM

The Hebron Wind Symphony is the 2022-2023 6A State Honor Band and will perform a very special concert at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) state conference in San Antonio next month. The State Honor Band distinction is the highest honor a concert band can receive in the state of Texas.

In preparation for this historic concert, the Wind Symphony will have two 'send-off' concerts for families and community members. We strongly encourage attendance at either or both performances:

TMEA Send-Off #1

Thursday, 2/2/2023

7:00 PM @ Hebron HS Auditorium

TMEA Send-Off #2

Sunday, 2/5/2023

6:00 PM @ Carroll Senior HS Auditorium

1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092

Students who attend either concert and send a selfie to their band director will receive extra credit towards their minor grade category in band.

Honors Band and Symphonic Band students only.

Modifications this Week

• None this week!

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With the potential for inclement weather later this week, please review the following reminders:

• If school closes, all band-related activities on that day are also canceled, including any before or after-school activities (rehearsals, lessons, concerts, etc.)
• If there is a delayed start, all band-related activities before school are canceled.
• In certain scenarios, inclement weather may only cancel before or after school activities and not school itself. In this case, watch your email, Canvas, and our official band social media accounts for updates and information.
• Private lesson teachers may conduct virtual lessons during an inclement weather closure. You should make every effort to attend virtual lessons if possible.
• All personal instruments must go home before inclement weather.
• You should maintain your regular practice regime during a winter weather closure unless circumstances prevent this from happening (extended periods of power outages, for example.)
• Never leave an instrument in a car or outside.
• Check Canvas announcements regularly for updates regarding band-related activities.

If you know a 5th grader at one of our feeder elementary schools, please encourage them to sign up for band! As a parent, student, or fan, you know of the numerous benefits of being a part of our program.

Your impact you all can make on the decision of a 5th-grade student or family. So, consider helping us recruit our next batch of Killian Band beginners and help continue the legacy of our amazing band program!

Here are upcoming events in the Spring that we will need parent volunteers. Please add them to your calendar and sign up when the signup geniuses are posted. Many of these are great opportunities to watch your student perform in contests in person.

All volunteers need to be VOLY approved and applications must be completed every year at https://lewisvilleisd.voly.org/. Please reach out to Sarah Durrant at volunteer@thekillianband.com if you need help completing your application or just want to know if you are VOLY approved.

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