Can you believe that marching season is finally over? That went by quick! We had a wonderful season thanks to our talented staff, loving parent volunteers, and amazing students. I am truly honored to be a part of this community and the director of such a great band. I appreciate all of you!

As we wind down the season, I wanted to remind everyone that we still have a few more performances coming up, including two Christmas parades and our Christmas concert. So hold on just a little bit longer, the holidays are just around the corner!

This week's schedule:

Monday - Nov. 13th. - The band hall closes at 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday - Nov. 14th.- ROTC AMI rehearsal during 5th and 6th period. Horns and percussion only. 

Wednesday - Nov. 15th. - ROTC AMI - Held 1st. - 3rd. period. We will wear our uniforms for this event. Please, wear
your compression gear or show shirt. 

Thursday - Nov. 16th. - The band hall closes at 3:45 p.m.

Friday - Nov. 17th. - The band hall closes at 3:45 p.m.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share the great news that we had another fantastic weekend! I am incredibly proud of the amazing progress our students made this past Saturday at the district marching MPA. They continue to improve with every performance, and it's a joy to watch them take the field. Although we still have a long way to go, with three regular-season games, a marching exhibition, and another contest coming up, I know our students are more than capable of rising to the challenge.

I want to give a huge shoutout to our parent volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our students, staff, and I have everything we need. They are the backbone of the band, and we couldn't do it without them. I also want to express my gratitude to our staff for their outstanding contributions to our success. You guys are amazing, and we're lucky to have you working with our students.

And last but not least, a massive thank you to our members for their hard work and dedication. You guys are the best, and it's an absolute honor to be your band director. I love your energy, your willingness to learn, and your work ethic.

Let's keep up the momentum and finish the remainder of the marching season strong!

Remember, "finis coronat opus" - the end crowns the work!

This week's itinerary:

Monday - Santa Rosa Marching Exhibition details here.

Tuesday - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Full Band Rehearsal 

Wednesday - THe Band Hall is Closed

Thursday - 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Full Band Rehearsal
JV Football concessions - Look for announcements from Janet Bautista

Friday - Away Game vs. Pace H.S. details here.

We had a great time in A-Town!

We are thrilled to announce that our students, staff, and parent volunteers did an incredible job at the contest in Andalusia last Saturday. The band was simply amazing and scored straight superiors in every caption, and came in fourth overall out of thirty bands! Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this outstanding performance.

This week, we are back to our regular schedule with rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday, an away game at Milton HS on Friday, and District Marching Festival at Ft. Walton Beach H.S. on Saturday. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is for our students to attend all rehearsals and performances.

Moreover, since the contest on Saturday is at FWB HS, we encourage more parents to attend and support our students. It will mean a lot to them.

Thank you, and see you on Saturday!

This week's itinerary:

Monday 
3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed.

Tuesday 
5:45 p.m. - Call Time - You are ready to go in the stadium
6-8:30 p.m. - Full band rehearsal in the stadium

Wednesday 
3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed.

Thursday
3:45 p.m. - Call Time - You are ready to go in the stadium
4-6:30 - Full band rehearsal in the stadium

Friday
3:45pm - 4:15pm - Band Run-thru in the stadium. Chaperones arrive at the band hall.
4:15pm - 5:00pm - Pack, Snack and get dressed. (Bibbers Down, T-Shirt and Black Shorts underneath.)
5pm - 5:15pm - Load Busses/Check Role
5:15pm - 6:15pm - Travel to Milton H.S.
6:15pm - 7:00 - Unload and Warm-Up
7:00pm - March into the stadium
7:30pm - Game time
10:00pm - 11:15pm Game Over, Load and Return to Band Hall.

The Directions to Milton HS are here.

Students will be instructed to text when we are 30 minutes from NHS. Students are released after they finish putting away uniforms and equipment. Students should wait for their rides in front of the band hall, not at the far ends of the parking lot. Please pick up students as soon as possible. ​

Saturday

9:45am - Call time- Please make sure that you get your equipment and be in then stadium. 
​We need everyone, please do not be late. 
10:00am - 11:30am Rehearsal in the stadium.
11:30am - 1:00pm Snack, Pack and Load. All Chaperones should be at concessions.
We will travel over bibbers down. You WILL need your show shirt. 
1:00pm - 1:15pm Final equipment checks and load the buses. 
1:15pm - 2:00pm  Travel to Ft. Walton Beach H.S. 
2:15pm - 3:15pm Watch other bands perform. Leave the stadlum after Jay H.S. 
3:15pm - 3:50pm Unload, dress, ready for warm-up.
3:50pm - 4:00pm Travel to Warm-Up are "A"
4:00pm - 4:30pm Warm-Up
4:30pm 4:40pm Travel to gate.
4:45pm - 5:00pm Perform
5:00pm - 5:45pm Reload equipment, change into Khakis and Band T-Shirts, then go to stadium to watch bands. 
               Our meal deals may be purchased here, and will be available once we return to the stadium. 
7:30pm - 7:45pm - Contest is over.

Happy first contest week! As you probably know, our first marching band competition is taking place in Andalusia, Al. this week. Please make sure to check the full schedule for Saturday under the performance details tab and read them carefully. 

I would also like to give a big shout out to everyone who made this past weekend's fall BBQ plate sale a huge success. You guys were awesome, and the BBQ was fantastic! 

Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Please, see this week's schedule below:

Monday - 3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed

Tuesday - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Full band rehearsal

Wednesday - 3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed

Thursday - Homecoming Pep Rally - School is dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
We will alter our schedule a bit today to allow students to be able to get home earlier and enjoy more of their time off. 
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Pizza in the stadium
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Full band rehearsal
5:00 p.m. - Dismissal

Friday - Homecoming Game - No School
The full details for the Homecoming Game are here. 

Saturday - Andalusia Marching Band Invitational
The full details are here.

Wow, what a tremendous mini-camp weekend! The weather was perfect, and the kids worked so hard. The food was fantastic, too! Thanks again to our members, staff, and parent volunteers for making our annual mini camp, parent preview, and family cookout successful. 

If you have any pics or videos of the parent preview and cookout you would like to share. Please, follow this link to share them with me. 

This Friday is an open date with no game, which is perfect because we have our Fall BBQ plate sale on Saturday, the 30th. Ensure you have sold all of your tickets. Each student was requested to sell eight BBQ plate tickets. The tickets are easy to sell as the Navarre community supports this event. Please make sure to sign up for a volunteer shift on Saturday as well. Ms. Janet will post more about volunteer opportunities for students and parents. 

This week's itinerary is below. Let's make it a great one!

Monday, Sept. 25th. - 3:45 p.m.  No rehearsal, the band hall is closed.

Tuesday, Sept. 26th. - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Full Band rehearsal 

Wednesday, Sept. 27th. - 3:45 - No rehearsal, the band hall is closed.
Last day to sell BBQ plates. 

Thursday, Sept. 28th. - 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Full band rehearsal

Friday, Sept. 29th. - No Game - Please, sign-up for volunteering opportunities for the BBQ plate sale. 

Saturday, Sept. 30th. - Please, sign-up for volunteering opportunities for the BBQ plate sale. 

Last week was an absolute success for us, even though we had to battle some weather-related issues. Despite that, we managed to get a lot done, and the band looked fantastic on Friday night!

This week, we won't be travelling to an away game. Instead, we'll be having a rehearsal on Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and mini camp on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our annual mini camp is when we put the finishing touches on our show for the upcoming competition season. Speaking of which, the competition season starts on Oct. 7th in Andalusia, AL, and we're more than ready for it! Parents, Saturday will be a great time to get plugged in! There will be crews there working on props, sound equipment and front ensemble equipment. Please, come get involved!

One of the highlights of the mini camp will be the parent preview show and cookout. You can expect a post from Janet Bautista soon with all the details, so keep an eye out for that. It's always an incredible event, and we're excited to have everyone there!

We want to remind all the students that they're expected to be present for the entirety of the camps. Missing out on any part of it may put them behind, and that's something we want to avoid. With new drill being taught, it's crucial that everyone is present and focused.

This weeks schedule:

Monday 
3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed.

Tuesday 
5:45 p.m. - Call Time - You are ready to go in the stadium
6-8:30 p.m. - Full band rehearsal in the stadium

Wednesday 
3:45 p.m. - The band hall is closed.

Thursday
3:45 p.m. - Call Time - You are ready to go in the stadium
4-6:30 - Full band rehearsal in the stadium
Friday
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. - Pizza in the stadium.
5 - 9:00 p.m. - Full band rehearsal in the stadium

Saturday
​Our Mini Camp/Parent preview and cookout is always an exciting time of the year. It marks the point of the season where our show is entirely on the field and the beginning of the band contest season. As you know, October is known as Bandtober for a reason. We have four contests!!!

The schedule for the day is as follows:

8:45 am - Full Band Call Time - You are in the stadium and ready to go. 
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Rehearsal, snacks, lunch, etc. 
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Parent cookout! Make sure to keep an eye out for the potluck sign-up!
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Parent Preview show and fun!
7:00ish pm - Dismissal

This upcoming week is going to be a busy one for us!

Apart from our regular rehearsals and football game, we have a lot of other events coming up. On Tuesday morning, we will be performing at the grand opening of the new Navarre Wendy's. On Friday night, we will be hosting concessions. And, before the game, we will be celebrating our senior band members.

I want to give a huge shoutout to our band members and parent volunteers for their hard work and dedication to making our band program an honor to be a part of. You guys are amazing, and the staff and I truly appreciate all that you do. Please take a look at the schedule below for the week's events. There are many opportunities for parents to get involved and help out.

Monday - The band hall closes at 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday - 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - All band members will travel to the Wendy's to perform for the Grand Opening. What to wear will be decided in class on Monday. 
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Full Band Rehearsal in the Stadium. 
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Senior Mum Workshop #2 in the Virtual Lab inside the Media Center. Please, use the side entrance via the Memorial Garden. 

I just wanted to remind everyone that rehearsal starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. It's important that you arrive early enough to gather all of your equipment and be on the field, ready to start at 6:00 p.m. Being late for rehearsal can cause disruptions and we want to make the most of our time together. If you are having transportation issues, remember that you are welcome to stay in the band room on Tuesday afternoons. Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to our band program.

Wednesday - The band hall closes at 3:45 p.m.

Thursday - 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. - On the back practice field.

Friday - Home vs. Tate H.S. and Band Senior Night!!!

Hey parents, as you know this upcoming Friday is a big game as we will be hosting Tate H.S. However, many of our most active parents are parents of senior members and will be unavailable for much of the game. We need volunteers to help out in our concession stands. If you have some time, please come and help us out. We would really appreciate it!

​The schedule for Friday afternoon is here. 

Hey there,

Hope you had an amazing Labor Day weekend! I just wanted to take a moment to say that our first away game was a huge success. Kudos to all of our students and parents who did such an outstanding job. 

Even though this week is shortened due to the long weekend, our rehearsal schedule will remain the same. And, just a heads up, we have a home game this weekend! This will be the first time this season that we'll be in full uniform, so please make sure that students have their white gloves and plain, all-black calf-length socks.

Parents, please check out the "parents" tab at the top of the page to find a place to get plugged into our booster program. There are many areas to volunteer, but we could really use your help in the concession stand during Friday night home games. Even if you have to come late, every bit of help is appreciated.

Thanks so much for your continued support of our program. Let's have an amazing week!

Tuesday - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Rehearsal in the stadium
Wednesday - No rehearsal
Thursday - 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Rehearsal on the football practice field. 
Friday 3:45 - 10:45 p.m. - Home game vs. Rickards 

​Friday's Itinerary is here.

Students are released after they finish putting away uniforms and equipment.
A group text will be sent out at the end of the game. Students should be ready for pick-up no later than 30 minutes following the end of the game. Generally, students are done by 10:30-10:45. Please pick up students promptly.

What a fantastic first performance of the year!

The energy was electric and you could feel the excitement in the air. It's always such a great feeling to see our members shine on the field. A big shoutout to all the parents who volunteered in concessions and chaperoned in the stands, your support means everything. I'm looking forward to seeing what the rest of the season has in store for us. 

Moving on, I wanted to quickly update you on Friday's game at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola. We're in need of chaperones, truck drivers, and assistance with moving equipment. Parents, please check out the "Parent" tab for more information on how you can help out and get involved in our band program. Remember, we're a team and we can't do this without you! You'll find the general schedule for this week below, and you can head over to the "performance details" tab for more information on Friday's game. Let's make it another great week!

Monday - The band hall closes at 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday - 6-8:30 - Full Band Rehearsal Also, Open house if from 5-6:30 p.m. If hou plan to attend open house, please, come to rehearsal as soon as it is over. We still have rehearsal on Tuesday. 

Wednesday - The band hall closes at 3:45 p.m.

Thursday - 4-6:30 p.m. Full Band Rehearsal 
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​Friday - Away vs. Pine Forest Full Details are here.