CHS Marching Band

David Talbert, Band Director
talbertd1@pcsstn.com

CHS Band Boosters:
A parent volunteer organization supporting CHS band by providing help and fundraising activities during band camp, football games, concessions, competitions and other band functions/events.  

For more information or to volunteer, please contact band boosters at chscavboosters@gmail.com

After-School Rehearsals:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:15-5:30pm
Fall Band Fee $175.00

• students must have a medical physical for participation in marching band
• Spring Band Fee $60.00
• Enrollment in the Fall Semester includes rehearsal and performances for marching band, concert band and pep band.  Attendance is required at all extra functions, including “band camp” (Late July-Early Aug), after school rehearsals, and performances.  
• Enrollment in the spring semester includes rehearsals and performances for concert band and pep band.  Attendance is required at all extra functions including after-school rehearsals and performances.

Game and Performance Schedule: 2016

• Aug 19:  Upperman (H)
• Aug 26:  Livingston (A)
• Sep 02:  Warren Co. (A)
• Sep 03:  Marching Contest @ Upperman
• Sep 09:  White Co. (H)
• Sep 16:  Siegel (HC)
• Sep 17:  Marching Contest @Cumberland Co.
• Sep 23:  Blackman (A)
• Sep 24: September 24 Yellow Jacket Invitational at Trousdale Co.HS & Sequatchie Valley Festival at Sequatchie Co. HS
• Sep 30:  Coffee Co. (A)
• Oct 1: Marching Contest at Stone Memorial – Cancelled
• Oct 14: Home vs Smyrna – Pep Band only
• Oct 21:  Oakland (A)
• Oct 22:  TTU Homecoming Parade
• Oct 28:  Riverdale (H)
• Nov 04: Playoff game #1 TBA
• Nov 10: Veteran’s Program
• Dec 03: 11th & 12th Mid State Auditions
• Dec 04: Cookeville Xmas Parade
• Dec 10: 9th & 10th Mid State Auditions
  Dec 15: Band Holiday Concert

Bus Rules:

• Everyone must stay in a seat and face forward. 
• No yelling or loud talking.
• Radios and CD players must have headphones.
• Food and drink are usually allowed as long as trash is picked up.
• No glass bottles are allowed. No switching buses.
• Couples must sit in the first five seats of the bus.
• No flashlights or flash photography at night.
• No dressing or undressing on the bus. Changing facilities or restrooms are usually available when needed. 
• Bus drivers, chaperones, staff, and student leaders are to be minded absolutely.

Uniform Etiquette:

• Uniforms are to be worn properly or not at all. 
• Jewelry and watches are not to be visible while in uniform. Studs in pierced ears are acceptable. 
• Clothing worn under the uniform is not to be visible. 
• Shoes and gloves should be clean and white. 
• Black shoes should be worn with black socks. No exceptions. Socks should be at least mid-calf in height. 
• No hats are to be worn with the uniform other than the official hat and plume. 
• Show shirts or band shirts are considered casual uniforms when worn as a group. 
• Plumes are stored separately and are put away after each performance. They should not be left in your hat box.
• Uniforms should be hung properly on a wooden or plastic hanger when not being worn.
• Hanger should have the student’s name and various uniform numbers written in plain view.