Hewitt High School Band
December 6th, 2022

Reminders
- Do not drop-off or pick-up students in the side parking lot next to the band room.
- Please contact directors and sponsors with major questions or concerns. We aren't able to help if we don't know.
- THIS IS A REMINDER THAT THERE IS NO EATING UNIFORM. Students should not be receiving food/hot chocolate/etc in the stands.
This Week
Home Game v Gadsden City
REMINDER: ALL PLAYOFF GAMES REQUIRED.
Practice Schedule
REMINDER: ALL PLAYOFF DATES ARE REQUIRED.
*Rehearsals are limited to once a week now. Rehearsal end times will be earlier.
November: Playoff rehearsals - Thursdays, until 3:30pm.
LAST CALL: Spring Trip - DISNEY - March 19-23, 2027
Deadline is October 30th.
Visit our trip website - either way:
1. Go to www.americantravelconsulting.com
Click "Login/Register"
Enter: hthsbanddisney2027 into the school code box
2. Visit the following link:
https://americantravelconsulting.grcoll.co/v2/go/hthsbanddisney2027
Chaperones: Reminder that there is a volunteer requirement for chaperones - please see the link for lottery signup: https://forms.gle/BRnukBmQ3Ny2wFdf9
Band Attire and Uniforms
Marching Band Calendar
Attendance is REQUIRED for all rehearsals, events, and performances. Like any team, our success depends on every member being present and prepared. If an absence is unavoidable, it must be communicated to Dr. Knauss in advance.
2026-27 Football & Competition Season
*ALL Performances are for test grades and will count significantly towards pass/fail.
*Rehearsals are limited to once a week now. Rehearsal end times will be earlier.
November/December -
11.6
11.13
11.20
11.27
12.4 - Football Championship
12.12 - Trussville Christmas Parade
Volunteer Needs
We cannot function without parent volunteers.
Please sign up for any events below!
Fall 2026 Concessions: Our biggest fundraiser for the Hewitt Band Program!
Chaperoning - Football Games/Competitions: Sign up to be a chaperone at our various events this marching season!
2026-27 Band Fees
We accept cash, check to HTHS Band, or electronic payments via MySchoolBucks.
Band Fees can be paid in full, or in installments.
Band Fee Installment Due Dates:
July 18th - $150
August 31st -$150
September 30th - $125
Football Game Day Meals - Sponsored!
Opportunities
National Honor Band & Choir - Music for All
2026-27 Ensemble Placements
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth our students continue to show each year. We are looking forward to another exciting year filled with great music, meaningful experiences, and lasting memories together! Congratulations to all students!
Important Links
Director, Mark Knauss: mark.knauss@tcsk12.us
Associate Director, AJ Adair: jerry.adair@tcsk12.usAssociate Director, Dwight Caddell: dwight.caddell@tcsk12.us