week of MAy 27
Mon: Busch Gardens :)
Friday: All instruments and uniforms are due!
Friday: All instruments and uniforms are due!
week of june 4
June 6- Bowling permission slip and $5 due
Turn in Summer Band forms and money!!!!
Turn in Summer Band forms and money!!!!
week of june 10
Tuesday June 11- Bowling Party 2-4:30 p.m. $5 in advance. Concessions will be sold at Sparetimes. Donations for cupcakes
2018-19 events:
First 2 weeks of school: Former members received contracts and instruments, beginners complete instrument trials
September 10: HCS Steel Drum Ensemble Auditions 4:30-6 p.m. at Davis (one year of band required to audition)
September: Eaton Band gear sale begins
October 3: 8th Grade Band students will attend a field trip to Christopher Newport University where they will tour campus, the Ferguson Center, music facilities and watch the marching band practice.
Fall tba: Eighth Grade Marching Band Day with Kecoughtan HS Warrior Band
8th grade students zoned for KHS will be allowed to attend a football game on September 29th. They will be required to attend rehearsal at KHS from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the game. More info will be sent out.
November 8th: Honor Band Auditions here at Eaton after school 4-9 p.m.
All students with a year of experience are required to audition. No fee is involved. Students that are new are encouraged to audition for experience. 40 out of the 84 spots available came from Eaton Middle School! Let’s keep the tradition up!
December 11th : Winter Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
January 5th: All-District Auditions at Grafton HS Complex
Advanced players are expected to audition for this ensemble. If the student makes the band, there is a 3 day commitment, not long-term. There is a small fee to audition. Materials will come out to children in November.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2: All-District Band Event
Students that make the band will go to Kecoughtan HS Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
February: Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A : Band Fundraiser (postponed - tba)
Come out between 5 and 8 p.m. to the Coliseum Drive restaurant. Bring receipts to Mrs. Farrell inside. Drive-thru orders can't count. Please join us and make a great showing to support the band. The more sales, the higher the percentage that comes back to us! If you have an event coming up, order platters that evening and 100% of party trays goes to the band!!!
February 21st and 22nd: Honor Band Event at Bethel HS
Students that make the band will ride a bus to BHS Thursday evening 5:30-8p.m. rehearsal (parent pick up at 8), Friday bus to BHS during the school day and have a concert Friday Evening at 7 p.m.
March 1- Assessment Camp 4-6 p.m. TEST GRADE
March 11th- Stage performance for Eaton students at 3:30 p.m. and video recording.
March 14th: VBODA Concert Band Assessment- Mandatory for experienced players
Details of the day are above. Advanced players are required to participate. This is our SOL test. No make up is allowed. Please plan ahead and do not schedule trips anything on this day.
April 24th: Field trip International Tattoo at Norfolk Scope
Assessment Band students plus beginning band leaders
April 25th: Solo and Ensemble Event- Jones MS: only students that signed up
April 26th: Elementary School Instrument Showcase
Percussion Ensemble performing on stage. Select students will work at tables to show instruments at "petting zoo".
May 14th: Spring Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
May 27: Spring Band Trip to Busch Gardens 9-5 p.m.
This trip is a reward for assessment results. If the Band earns a Superior (equal to a Passed Advanced for SOL’s) then we will take the trip on Memorial Day.
June 11: End of the Year Band Party at Sparetimes Bowling 2-4:30 p.m. $5 all you can bowl and rental included. Return form/ permission slip and $5
September 10: HCS Steel Drum Ensemble Auditions 4:30-6 p.m. at Davis (one year of band required to audition)
September: Eaton Band gear sale begins
October 3: 8th Grade Band students will attend a field trip to Christopher Newport University where they will tour campus, the Ferguson Center, music facilities and watch the marching band practice.
Fall tba: Eighth Grade Marching Band Day with Kecoughtan HS Warrior Band
8th grade students zoned for KHS will be allowed to attend a football game on September 29th. They will be required to attend rehearsal at KHS from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the game. More info will be sent out.
November 8th: Honor Band Auditions here at Eaton after school 4-9 p.m.
All students with a year of experience are required to audition. No fee is involved. Students that are new are encouraged to audition for experience. 40 out of the 84 spots available came from Eaton Middle School! Let’s keep the tradition up!
December 11th : Winter Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
January 5th: All-District Auditions at Grafton HS Complex
Advanced players are expected to audition for this ensemble. If the student makes the band, there is a 3 day commitment, not long-term. There is a small fee to audition. Materials will come out to children in November.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2: All-District Band Event
Students that make the band will go to Kecoughtan HS Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
February: Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A : Band Fundraiser (postponed - tba)
Come out between 5 and 8 p.m. to the Coliseum Drive restaurant. Bring receipts to Mrs. Farrell inside. Drive-thru orders can't count. Please join us and make a great showing to support the band. The more sales, the higher the percentage that comes back to us! If you have an event coming up, order platters that evening and 100% of party trays goes to the band!!!
February 21st and 22nd: Honor Band Event at Bethel HS
Students that make the band will ride a bus to BHS Thursday evening 5:30-8p.m. rehearsal (parent pick up at 8), Friday bus to BHS during the school day and have a concert Friday Evening at 7 p.m.
March 1- Assessment Camp 4-6 p.m. TEST GRADE
March 11th- Stage performance for Eaton students at 3:30 p.m. and video recording.
March 14th: VBODA Concert Band Assessment- Mandatory for experienced players
Details of the day are above. Advanced players are required to participate. This is our SOL test. No make up is allowed. Please plan ahead and do not schedule trips anything on this day.
April 24th: Field trip International Tattoo at Norfolk Scope
Assessment Band students plus beginning band leaders
April 25th: Solo and Ensemble Event- Jones MS: only students that signed up
April 26th: Elementary School Instrument Showcase
Percussion Ensemble performing on stage. Select students will work at tables to show instruments at "petting zoo".
May 14th: Spring Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
May 27: Spring Band Trip to Busch Gardens 9-5 p.m.
This trip is a reward for assessment results. If the Band earns a Superior (equal to a Passed Advanced for SOL’s) then we will take the trip on Memorial Day.
June 11: End of the Year Band Party at Sparetimes Bowling 2-4:30 p.m. $5 all you can bowl and rental included. Return form/ permission slip and $5
2017-18 Events:
First 2 weeks of school: Former members received contracts and instruments, beginners complete instrument trials
September 28th: HCS Steel Drum Ensemble Auditions 4:30-6 p.m. at Davis (one year of band required to audition)
September 29th: Eaton Band gear sale begins
October 2nd: 8th Grade Band students will attend a field trip to Christopher Newport University where they will tour campus, the Ferguson Center, music facilities and watch the marching band practice.
September 29th: Eighth Grade Marching Band Day with Kecoughtan HS Warrior Band
8th grade students zoned for KHS will be allowed to attend a football game on September 29th. They will be required to attend rehearsal at KHS from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the game. More info will be sent out.
November 16th: Honor Band Auditions here at Eaton after school 4-9 p.m.
All students with a year of experience are required to audition. No fee is involved. Students that are new are encouraged to audition for experience. 40 out of the 84 spots available came from Eaton Middle School! Let’s keep the tradition up!
December 12th: Winter Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
January 13th: All-District Auditions at Grafton HS Complex
Advanced players are expected to audition for this ensemble. If the student makes the band, there is a 3 day commitment, not long-term. There is a small fee to audition. Materials will come out to children in November.
February 1st-3rd: All-District Band Event
Students that make the band will go to Warhill HS Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
February 19th: Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A : Band Fundraiser
Come out between 5 and 8 p.m. to the Coliseum Drive restaurant. Bring receipts to Mrs. Farrell inside. Drive-thru orders can't count. Please join us and make a great showing to support the band. The more sales, the higher the percentage that comes back to us! If you have an event coming up, order platters that evening and 100% of party trays goes to the band!!!
February 22nd and 23rd: Honor Band Event at Kecoughtan HS
Students that make the band will ride a bus to KHS Thursday evening 5:30-8p.m. rehearsal (parent pick up at 8), Friday bus to KHS during the school day and have a concert Friday Evening at 7 p.m.
March 9- Assessment Camp 4-6 p.m. TEST GRADE
March 19th- Stage performance for Eaton students at 3:30 p.m. and video recording.
March 22nd: VBODA Concert Band Assessment- Mandatory for experienced players
Details of the day are above. Advanced players are required to participate. This is our SOL test. No make up is allowed. Please plan ahead and do not schedule trips anything on this day.
March 27th: Elementary School Instrument Showcase: Mandatory for Assessment Band students
Advanced Players performing assessment show then they may leave. Select students will work at tables to show instruments at "petting zoo".
April 17th: Auditorium Dedication Ceremony for Mr. Knipple (core percussion performing)
April 26th: Solo and Ensemble Event- place TBD
May 15th: Spring Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
June 7: Spring Band Trip to Busch Gardens 9-5 p.m.
This trip is a reward for assessment results. If the Band earns a Superior (equal to a Passed Advanced for SOL’s) then we will take the trip on Memorial Day.
June 11: End of the Year Band Party at Sparetimes Bowling 2-4 p.m. $5 all you can bowl and rental included. Return form/ permission slip and $5 by June 6.
September 28th: HCS Steel Drum Ensemble Auditions 4:30-6 p.m. at Davis (one year of band required to audition)
September 29th: Eaton Band gear sale begins
October 2nd: 8th Grade Band students will attend a field trip to Christopher Newport University where they will tour campus, the Ferguson Center, music facilities and watch the marching band practice.
September 29th: Eighth Grade Marching Band Day with Kecoughtan HS Warrior Band
8th grade students zoned for KHS will be allowed to attend a football game on September 29th. They will be required to attend rehearsal at KHS from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the game. More info will be sent out.
November 16th: Honor Band Auditions here at Eaton after school 4-9 p.m.
All students with a year of experience are required to audition. No fee is involved. Students that are new are encouraged to audition for experience. 40 out of the 84 spots available came from Eaton Middle School! Let’s keep the tradition up!
December 12th: Winter Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
January 13th: All-District Auditions at Grafton HS Complex
Advanced players are expected to audition for this ensemble. If the student makes the band, there is a 3 day commitment, not long-term. There is a small fee to audition. Materials will come out to children in November.
February 1st-3rd: All-District Band Event
Students that make the band will go to Warhill HS Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
February 19th: Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A : Band Fundraiser
Come out between 5 and 8 p.m. to the Coliseum Drive restaurant. Bring receipts to Mrs. Farrell inside. Drive-thru orders can't count. Please join us and make a great showing to support the band. The more sales, the higher the percentage that comes back to us! If you have an event coming up, order platters that evening and 100% of party trays goes to the band!!!
February 22nd and 23rd: Honor Band Event at Kecoughtan HS
Students that make the band will ride a bus to KHS Thursday evening 5:30-8p.m. rehearsal (parent pick up at 8), Friday bus to KHS during the school day and have a concert Friday Evening at 7 p.m.
March 9- Assessment Camp 4-6 p.m. TEST GRADE
March 19th- Stage performance for Eaton students at 3:30 p.m. and video recording.
March 22nd: VBODA Concert Band Assessment- Mandatory for experienced players
Details of the day are above. Advanced players are required to participate. This is our SOL test. No make up is allowed. Please plan ahead and do not schedule trips anything on this day.
March 27th: Elementary School Instrument Showcase: Mandatory for Assessment Band students
Advanced Players performing assessment show then they may leave. Select students will work at tables to show instruments at "petting zoo".
April 17th: Auditorium Dedication Ceremony for Mr. Knipple (core percussion performing)
April 26th: Solo and Ensemble Event- place TBD
May 15th: Spring Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
June 7: Spring Band Trip to Busch Gardens 9-5 p.m.
This trip is a reward for assessment results. If the Band earns a Superior (equal to a Passed Advanced for SOL’s) then we will take the trip on Memorial Day.
June 11: End of the Year Band Party at Sparetimes Bowling 2-4 p.m. $5 all you can bowl and rental included. Return form/ permission slip and $5 by June 6.
2016-2017 Events:
September 13th: Bay Youth Wind Ensemble parent meeting and first rehearsal
Must apply online and be accepted.
September 20th: Back to School Night – Eaton Band gear sale begins
September 26th: HCS Steel Drum Ensemble Auditions 4:30-6 p.m. at Davis (one year of band required to audition)
September 28th: 8th Grade Band students will attend a field trip to Christopher Newport University where they will tour campus, the Ferguson Center, music facilities and watch the marching band practice.
September 29th: Eighth Grade Marching Band Day with Kecoughtan HS Warrior Band
8th grade students zoned for KHS will be allowed to attend a football game on September 29th. They will be required to attend rehearsal at KHS from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the game. More info will be sent out.
January 7th: All-District Auditions at Grafton HS Complex
Advanced players are expected to audition for this ensemble. If the student makes the band, there is a 3 day commitment, not long-term. There is a small fee to audition. Materials will come out to children in November.
January 19th: Honor Band Auditions here at Eaton after school
All students with a year of experience are required to audition. No fee is involved. Students that are new are encouraged to audition for experience. 40 out of the 84 spots available came from Eaton Middle School! Let’s keep the tradition up!
January 31st: Open House for 5th grade
Petting zoo and information for new members
February 2nd-4th: All-District Band Event
Students that make the band will go to Woodside HS Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
February 23rd-25th: Honor Band Event at Davis MS
Students that make the band will go to Davis Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
March 15th- 17th: VBODA Concert Band Assessment
We will be assigned a time on one of these days to perform on stage for judges. Advanced players are required to participate. This is our SOL test. No make up is allowed. Please plan ahead and do not schedule trips during these days.
April TBA- Elementary School performance- making a recording week of April 17th
Concert Band and Percussion ensemble members perform for the 5th graders
May 5th- Taiko Ensemble performance for 8th grade at 2:30 p.m.
May 29th: Spring Band Trip to Busch Gardens 9-5 p.m.
This trip is a reward for assessment results. If the Band earns a Superior (equal to a Passed Advanced for SOL’s) then we will take the trip on Memorial Day.
June 1st: Spring Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
June 8th: End of the Year Band Party at Sparetimes Bowling 4-6 p.m. $5 all you can bowl and rental included. Return form/ permission slip and $5 by June 2nd.
June 8th- Band trip to Davis Middle school 9-11 a.m. to see the HCS Steel Drum Ensemble
Must apply online and be accepted.
September 20th: Back to School Night – Eaton Band gear sale begins
September 26th: HCS Steel Drum Ensemble Auditions 4:30-6 p.m. at Davis (one year of band required to audition)
September 28th: 8th Grade Band students will attend a field trip to Christopher Newport University where they will tour campus, the Ferguson Center, music facilities and watch the marching band practice.
September 29th: Eighth Grade Marching Band Day with Kecoughtan HS Warrior Band
8th grade students zoned for KHS will be allowed to attend a football game on September 29th. They will be required to attend rehearsal at KHS from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the game. More info will be sent out.
January 7th: All-District Auditions at Grafton HS Complex
Advanced players are expected to audition for this ensemble. If the student makes the band, there is a 3 day commitment, not long-term. There is a small fee to audition. Materials will come out to children in November.
January 19th: Honor Band Auditions here at Eaton after school
All students with a year of experience are required to audition. No fee is involved. Students that are new are encouraged to audition for experience. 40 out of the 84 spots available came from Eaton Middle School! Let’s keep the tradition up!
January 31st: Open House for 5th grade
Petting zoo and information for new members
February 2nd-4th: All-District Band Event
Students that make the band will go to Woodside HS Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
February 23rd-25th: Honor Band Event at Davis MS
Students that make the band will go to Davis Thursday evening, Friday during the school day and have a concert Saturday afternoon.
March 15th- 17th: VBODA Concert Band Assessment
We will be assigned a time on one of these days to perform on stage for judges. Advanced players are required to participate. This is our SOL test. No make up is allowed. Please plan ahead and do not schedule trips during these days.
April TBA- Elementary School performance- making a recording week of April 17th
Concert Band and Percussion ensemble members perform for the 5th graders
May 5th- Taiko Ensemble performance for 8th grade at 2:30 p.m.
May 29th: Spring Band Trip to Busch Gardens 9-5 p.m.
This trip is a reward for assessment results. If the Band earns a Superior (equal to a Passed Advanced for SOL’s) then we will take the trip on Memorial Day.
June 1st: Spring Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
June 8th: End of the Year Band Party at Sparetimes Bowling 4-6 p.m. $5 all you can bowl and rental included. Return form/ permission slip and $5 by June 2nd.
June 8th- Band trip to Davis Middle school 9-11 a.m. to see the HCS Steel Drum Ensemble
2015-2016 EVENTS:
September 14 - HCS High School Marching Band Showcase- place TBA due to Bethel HS Game raindate- stay tuned!
September 22 - Bay Youth Wind Ensemble (first rehearsal/ parent meeting (see me for details)
September 24 - HCS Steel Drum Auditions 4:30-6 p.m.
September 30 - 8th Grade Band field trip to CNU (campus tour and watch marching band practice) 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Last week of September- Eaton Percussion Ensemble auditions. Sign up in the bandroom. Return form by Wednesday.
Percussion Ensemble first rehearsal is October 7th at 8 a.m.
October 9th Future Warriors - 7th and 8th grade students zoned for KHS are invited to play at KHS football game.
Must attend rehearsal Oct. 8th 5:30-6:30 p.m.
October 20 and 21- HCS Jazz Ensemble auditions at Phenix (see flyer on Forms and Facts page)
Nov. 6th, 2015- District Band form and money due for auditions ($7)
Nov. 6th, 2015- Early release for students. Bring snacks and stay after to practice with friends until 3:45 p.m.
Nov. 12th, 2015- FREE Jazz concert at Phenix at 5 p.m.
Nov. 24th - Kecoughtan Marching Warriors assembly for 7th and 8th Grade Band Members in Eaton Auditorium 1:20 p.m.- 2 p.m. Parents welcome.
Dec 6, 2015- Tuba Christmas at 3p.m.
Dec 13, 2015- VCU Middle School Day - play with the VCU pep band at at college basketball game!
Dec 15, 2015- Winter Concert 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 9, 2016- District Band Auditions at Grafton Complex (Concert Band expected)
Jan. 14, 2016- Honor Band Auditions at Eaton Middle School (all students with experience required)
Feb 2, 2016- Percussion Ensemble performance at Eaton Elementary School Open House parent pick-up at 6:15 p.m.
Feb. 4-6, 2016- District Band Event (place TBA)
Feb. 18-20, 2016: Honor Band Event
March 10, 2016- Assessment performance (required for Concert Band only) at Bethel High School
March 28- Festival of the Arts at Tucker-Capps (select students playing small ensembles or solos
April 15, 2016- Perc Ens and Concert Band perform for Elementary students
April 28, 2016- Solo and Ensemble Festival 4-8 p.m. at Andrews M.S.
May 17, 2016- Spring Concert 6:30 p.m.
May 30, 2016- Busch Gardens Assessment Band Trip 9-5 p.m.
June ? 2016- Awards and End of the Year Skating Party at Plaza Roller Rink for Entire Band
September 22 - Bay Youth Wind Ensemble (first rehearsal/ parent meeting (see me for details)
September 24 - HCS Steel Drum Auditions 4:30-6 p.m.
September 30 - 8th Grade Band field trip to CNU (campus tour and watch marching band practice) 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Last week of September- Eaton Percussion Ensemble auditions. Sign up in the bandroom. Return form by Wednesday.
Percussion Ensemble first rehearsal is October 7th at 8 a.m.
October 9th Future Warriors - 7th and 8th grade students zoned for KHS are invited to play at KHS football game.
Must attend rehearsal Oct. 8th 5:30-6:30 p.m.
October 20 and 21- HCS Jazz Ensemble auditions at Phenix (see flyer on Forms and Facts page)
Nov. 6th, 2015- District Band form and money due for auditions ($7)
Nov. 6th, 2015- Early release for students. Bring snacks and stay after to practice with friends until 3:45 p.m.
Nov. 12th, 2015- FREE Jazz concert at Phenix at 5 p.m.
Nov. 24th - Kecoughtan Marching Warriors assembly for 7th and 8th Grade Band Members in Eaton Auditorium 1:20 p.m.- 2 p.m. Parents welcome.
Dec 6, 2015- Tuba Christmas at 3p.m.
Dec 13, 2015- VCU Middle School Day - play with the VCU pep band at at college basketball game!
Dec 15, 2015- Winter Concert 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 9, 2016- District Band Auditions at Grafton Complex (Concert Band expected)
Jan. 14, 2016- Honor Band Auditions at Eaton Middle School (all students with experience required)
Feb 2, 2016- Percussion Ensemble performance at Eaton Elementary School Open House parent pick-up at 6:15 p.m.
Feb. 4-6, 2016- District Band Event (place TBA)
Feb. 18-20, 2016: Honor Band Event
March 10, 2016- Assessment performance (required for Concert Band only) at Bethel High School
March 28- Festival of the Arts at Tucker-Capps (select students playing small ensembles or solos
April 15, 2016- Perc Ens and Concert Band perform for Elementary students
April 28, 2016- Solo and Ensemble Festival 4-8 p.m. at Andrews M.S.
May 17, 2016- Spring Concert 6:30 p.m.
May 30, 2016- Busch Gardens Assessment Band Trip 9-5 p.m.
June ? 2016- Awards and End of the Year Skating Party at Plaza Roller Rink for Entire Band