Weekly Update – 10/19/25

What a weekend for HVMB! Despite the rain and last-minute changes, the band powered through with an incredible performance and amazing energy. 💪💙 Great job to everyone for staying positive and making it a success!

🔗 View the Full Weekly Packet (PDF)

🗓️ This Week’s Schedule

  • Mon 10/20: Practice 5:30–9 PM @ LHS
  • Wed 10/22: Practice 5:30–9 PM @ LHS
  • Fri 10/24: Home Football Game – LHS vs. MHS 🎺
    • 6 PM report time (full uniforms)
    • 🎓 Senior Night! Senior parents meet on the track by the inflatable helmet at 6:15 PM
  • Sat 10/25: MCBA State Prelims @ DeWitt HS 🏆
    • 10 AM report at LHS
    • 8:35 PM performance
    • Midnight return to LHS

📣 Reminders & Updates

  • Senior Night this Friday – congrats to our amazing seniors and their families! 🎉
  • State Prelims bring together all 11 bands in our flight — let’s show support for every band on the field! 💜
  • 🚗 Parking Update: Students, please avoid parking by the practice field or band lot. Parents, drop off/pick up at the bottom of the drive for safety.

🎃 Looking Ahead

  • Mon 10/27: Practice 4–8 PM @ Oakland Yard (Waterford) — arrive at 4 PM, bring your own instrument/equipment.
  • Wed 10/29: Practice + TRUNK OR TREAT! 🍬👻
  • Fri 10/31: Happy Halloween! 🎃
  • Sat 11/1: Practice @ Oakland Yard 8:30 AM–12 PM, then STATE FINALS at Ford Field 🏟️ (performance window 5–7:30 PM)

📍 Oakland Yard Address:
5328 Highland Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48327

📧 Absence Reminder:
Please email the director directly if your student will be absent for any rehearsal or event. Attendance is especially critical as we approach State Finals — every hour counts!