HORNS ‘N’ ROSES

Give roses to your favorite performers following the Spring Concert on May 17,  2018.

Make sure to preorder yours today to ensure availability!
The deadline to pre-order is May 11.
Visit the Booster Club Store to place your order, or place your cash or check in the band safe with your name and “Roses” clearly marked on an envelope.  Your roses will be waiting for you on the night of the concert.

1/2 dozen roses: $ 15 (order and prepaid online only-pick up at the concert hall, day of the concert)

1 dozen roses: $ 25 (order and prepaid online only- pick up at the concert hall, day of the concert)

Single rose $3 (at the table only-day of the concert, while supplies last)

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Plan Ahead for the SAT/ACT

Attention all students, especially juniors!

Those of you who will be taking the SAT and/or ACT exams  next year need to be planning ahead now so that you can take the exams and not miss any band events next Fall.  Juniors in particular will need to take their exams at the end of this school year and/or in June – especially if you will be attempting early acceptance to Texas A&M or the University of Texas.

For your convenience we have included the SAT/ACT dates on our band calendar for the remainder of this year as well all the SAT/ACT dates for the 2018-2019 school year and have noted which days do and do not conflict with band events.  You will see multiple test dates throughout the year with only one or two conflicts.  Per the Band Handbook, the SAT and ACT are not considered excused absences from band events, therefore planning ahead is required by the students in order to be able to take the exams, do well on them, and meet all their band commitments.

The available dates, per the band calendar, for the remainder of this school year are:

  • SAT – May 5 and June 2
  • ACT – June 9 and July 14

Please take advantage of these testing dates if you are applying for early acceptance to any university.

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2018-2019 Audition Music Available

The 2018-2019 audition music is now available for download from CHARMS. This evaluation process is a very important tool used to ensure proper band and chair placement. These are not auditions for marching band. EVERYONE enrolled in a band class gets to experience the joys of marchng season!

Students NEW to the Clear Springs Band will need to create a Clear Springs CHARMS account before they can download the music:
  1. Click here to create an account.
  2. Click the “NEW Students Click Here!” button.
  3. On the next page, enter the information in ALL fields (not just the ones in red). This includes email, phone number, instrument, cell phone number, and cell phone carrier (needed in order to receive text messages).
  4. When you are done, be sure to click the green “Register” button.
  5. On the next page, click “Add Adult”. Be sure to click the green “Update” button before leaving the page. Do this for each adult you want to add.
  6. After all of your information is entered in CHARMS, you are ready to download your music.

If you are unable to register for Charms, enter your birthday mmddyy for your student ID.

Download Instructions:
  1. Click here or the CHARMS link at the top of the page.
  2. Under “STUDENT AREA PASSWORD”, enter your CCISD student ID.
  3. Click on the “HANDOUTS & FILES” icon.
  4. Click on the “Auditions – CSHS Band” folder.
  5. Click on the PDF for your instrument.  A scale sheet is included in the audition file. Scales are expected to be played as written – tongue up/slur down. Students who do not perform the articulation as assigned will be scored accordingly. You may use this scale sheet as a guide at the audition; however, a scale sheet will not be provided for you at the audition.

***Tenor and Bari Sax students will audition on Alto. There is no separate audition for Tenor or Bari. Students need to provide their own Alto Saxophone.

Auditions begin the week of May 21st.  Please check our Google Calendar for the specific day and times.

The audition packet contains a cover letter with more detailed information.  Please read it as it contains information that you will need to know for auditions.

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CSHS BAND MATTRESS FUNDRAISER

PLEASE SHARE this post! Help us spread the word about the upcoming 1st annual Clear Springs High School Band Mattress Fundraiser Saturday April 28th, from 10am-5pm, in the Clear Springs High School gym!

Do NOT settle for less! We will have great name brands like Simmons Beautyrest priced below retail! 25 beds are available in ALL sizes and styles! LUXURY pillows, delivery and even layaway! Come see what it is all about and support the Charger Band Program!!

There will be an entire mattress store set up in the CSHS gym on Saturday, April 28th, from 10am-5pm. This Fundraiser is ONE DAY ONLY!!! Come in and try them out! You will sleep like a BABY knowing you got a GREAT DEAL on a GREAT BED and helped support the CSHS Band!

If you want to support our Mattress Fundraiser, but are stretched a bit thin, consider one of the easy, no credit needed financing options! Every purchase supports the Program! Do not put off buying the bed you want and need just because you don’t have the money today!

Need to buy a mattress for a relative? Have a summer or winter home in another state? We ship anywhere in the 48 states! We also have custom sizes to fit any bed!

Aren’t back in your home yet? Purchase on layaway and schedule delivery for after your move-in date!

Print one of the attached flyers and you will get $50 off while providing an ADDITIONAL $25 donation to the band in the name of the student you write in on the form!

AND bring some cash for the BAKE SALE! Sign up in Charms if you would like to donate baked goods for the bake sale. Or just show up and snag some tasty goodies to take home after you buy that perfect mattress! There will be individual treats and whole pies and cakes for you to share. Don’t miss out! Come early for the best selection!

Follow the Facebook Event for reminders and updates. CLICK HERE

Mattress Flyer 2018

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MARCHING UNIFORM CLOSEOUT

There are still marching uniform parts* that have not been turned in. If you still have a marching jacket, bibbers, shako, or tote bag, please put them in the uniform closet by the end of the week, April 20!

Drumline should wash and return their indoor uniforms to be checked in. Hang CLEAN uniforms on the empty portable rack in the middle of the closet.

*Garment bags will be due with the concert uniforms after the spring concert.

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UIL Concert & Sightreading

The students have been working hard for several months now preparing for the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest which is right around the corner. Please come and support your child and encourage any other friends/family to come as it is always more enjoyable for the students to perform a concert with a large audience and loud applause. Try to get there a little early in case they are running ahead of schedule. You will not be allowed to enter the auditorium during the performance until you hear applause between pieces.

UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest
Concert Band
Tuesday, April 24th
3:15pm Concert Performance
Clear Lake High School – Auditorium
2929 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Symphonic Band
Wednesday, April 25th
4:00pm Concert Performance
Clear Lake High School – Auditorium
2929 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Wind Ensemble
Thursday, April 26th
5:30pm Concert Performance
Clear Lake High School – Auditorium
2929 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

Important Reminders!

  1. Concert Uniforms will be worn
    • Boys – Tuxedo Jacket, tuxedo pants, tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund, long black socks, black dress shoes or black marching shoes.  BOYS NEED TO TRY ON THEIR TUXEDO PANTS TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL FIT.  MANY FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE BOYS TEND TO GROW A BIT BETWEEN EARLY DECEMBER AND MID-APRIL.  If you do not check this, you may end up wearing Pee-Wee Herman pants for UIL!
    • Girls – black band dress, black close toed shoes with an inch or less heel
  2. As these performances get closer please ensure that you are at all after school rehearsals and in attendance at school unless very ill.
  3. Students who take private lessons during band class should reschedule your lessons or postpone them until after UIL so that all students will be in band class this week and next.
  4. Detail times for both events can be found in the event’s description on our Google Calendar.  You can see this description by clicking on the event.
  5. A couple chaperones are needed for each band. You can sign up in Charms.

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Last Chance! FREE GSO Tickets

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is offering FREE tickets  for all students to the April 22, 2018 Galveston Symphony Orchestra performance. The concert is themed From Youthful Passion to Artistic Salvation and will feature works by Jules Massenet, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Dmitri Shostakovich. This is the final performance of the seasaon, so don’t miss out!

Tickets are obtained by sending an email to Alice O’Quin, aliceoquin@gmail.com by Thursday, February 8th.

Each student may invite an adult, who will also receive a free ticket.
Students attending Galveston College, UTMB, and A&M-Galveston may also request FREE tickets.

Email your request for tickets no later than Thursday and when your request is accepted you will get a reply email confirmation. Your tickets will be available for pick-up between 3:00 and 3:45pm on the day of the concert in Edna’s Room (right next door to the Grand’s main entrance).

 

April 22, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Grand Opera House, Galveston
From Youthful Passion to Artistic Salvation
Massenet: “Phedre” Overture
Saint Saens: Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 22
-Anton Nel, Piano
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5, Op. 47

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BOOSTER CLUB MEETING – 4/16/18

Join us for a Booster Club General Membership meeting in the band hall on Monday, April 16, at 7:30 PM.

2017-2018 Executive Board
  • Lani Marie Garcia – President
  • India Allen – First Vice President, Communications
  • Tina Foy – Second Vice President, Fundraising
  • Margaret Gibb – Secretary
  • Albert Guzman – Treasurer
  • President Elect – Tina Foy

To contact the Executive Board, please click here or the Contact Us link at the top of the page.

2017-2018 BOOSTER CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE
  • 5/7/18 –  Final General Meeting & Elections @ 7:30pm

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BOOSTER CLUB MEETING – 4/3/18

Join us for a Booster Club General Membership meeting in the band hall on Tuesday, April 3, at 6:30 PM. We’ll be discussing the BIG Mattress Fundraiser coming up, as well as selecting the nominating committee in preparation for the election of our 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Come hear about how Taste of the Town went and get wind of other ongoing and upcoming projects.

It’s not too late to join the Band Boosters!
How To Join The Booster Club

To join the booster club, please fill out this form and ask your child to put it in the safe in the band hall or you can turn it in to any booster executive board member: 2017 Membership Form

2017-2018 Executive Board
  • Lani Marie Garcia – President
  • India Allen – First Vice President, Communications
  • Tina Foy – Second Vice President, Fundraising
  • Margaret Gibb – Secretary
  • Albert Guzman – Treasurer
  • President Elect – Tina Foy

To contact the Executive Board, please click here or the Contact Us link at the top of the page.

2017-2018 BOOSTER CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE
  • 4/16/18 –  General Meeting @ 7:30pm
  • 5/7/18 –  General Meeting @ 7:30pm

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DRUMLINE CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

I don’t know about you, but my car is COVERED with pollen! And this rain will NOT wash it all away. But you know what will? The car washers at the Clear Springs Drumline Car Wash Fundraiser! Join us from 11:00-4:00 THIS SATURDAY, March 31st, at either of two locations (or both!) and help raise some money for these terrific kids! Come help wash or just come hang out. Lots of bodies draw the eyes of passers-by. Tell everyone where they can go for a car wash and a good cause!

AutoZone
Saturday, March 31, 2018
11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
2605 W. Main St
League City, TX 77573

Gulf Coast Educators Credit Union
Saturday, March 31, 2018
11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
1120 W. Main St
League City, TX 77573

Material donations and helpers are needed. Please sign up in Charms if you can provide either or both:

@ AutoZone
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=clearspgshsb&v=4134304

@ Gulf Coast Educators Credit Union
https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=clearspgshsb&v=4134305

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