DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS:
May 19, 2020
2020-2021 Field Commanders
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Assistant Field Commander (L) and Field Commander (R).
May 19, 2020
Underclassmen Turn-in Day
UHS is holding its Underclassmen Turn-In Day Friday, May 22.
Mr. Palmer and Mr. Orban will be at the band room Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to collect uniforms, music and instruments from any students who will NOT be in band next year.
Please only bring these items if you will not be returning.
All others may keep uniforms, tuxes, gowns, music, folders, and school instruments until we return in July. At that point we will re-fit and exchange uniforms of students who have grown and need another.
All students should have completed the Uniform Information Sheet in Google Classroom. The band has records of students who have checked out school instruments.
May 19, 2020
ORLANDO TRIP UPDATE 5/19/2020
According to our travel agent Rita Slane, Disney will not be able to host band performances until the beginning of October 2020 at the earliest. Therefore, we are now looking into dates in the spring of 2021.
Any travel would have to be approved by our board office.
We WILL be able to either reschedule or receive a refund, though at this point, we are not certain as to how long refunds will take.
Mr. Palmer will inquire about the possibility of including recent graduates on our trip. There are no guarantees that this will be permitted, but at the very least, we do know that anyone unable to travel with us will receive a refund.
As always, thank you for your patience and understanding, and we will continue to update as regularly as possible.
May 19, 2020
Guard Auditions
Guard equipment was distributed April 23 and 24, and guard coordinator Katie Smith has set up a Google Classroom to share updated guard information.
Returning guard members are not required to re-audition, and leadership positions will be determined at a later date.
Incoming freshmen and UHS Band members not currently in guard will be auditioned digitally.
Further audition information is posted in the Guard Google Classroom.
May 19, 2020
Summer Calendar
Until we hear differently, the UHS Band Summer Calendar published February 15 is unchanged. However, there is a strong possibility we will need to adjust it.
March 09, 2020
WVMEA Conference
Congratulations to all UHS All-State and Honor Ensemble performers on their outstanding performances this past weekend in Charleston.
Also, a huge THANK YOU to chaperones Annette Lojewski, Meredith Snider, and Michelle Wilcox, and equipment vehicle drivers John Lojewski and Lee Wilcox.
The UHS Band is very fortunate to have such a supportive group of parents.
February 07, 2020
2020 WVMEA Honor Ensemble
Congratulations to the Symphony Orchestra for being selected as a 2020 West Virginia Honor Ensemble.
The Symphony Orchestra performed Thursday, March 5 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center as part of the 2020 WV Music Educators Conference.
March 08, 2020
2020 WVMEA Honor X-Ensemble
Congratulations to the Percussion Ensemble for being selected as a 2020 West Virginia Honor X-Ensemble.
The Percussion Ensemble performed Thursday, March 5 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center as part of the 2020 WV Music Educators Conference.
October 11, 2019
Event Calendar
The 2019-2020 UHS Band Event Calendar was updated on October 16. Click HERE for a list of recent updates and a link to the current calendar.
August 11, 2019
Band Photos
Summer Calendar
The 2020 Summer Calendar is posted. It does change from time to time, so please check back often for updates.
Credit Card Payments
You can make credit card payments for any UHS Band trips, fees, etc. Payments can be made in person or by using the form found HERE.
Incoming Freshman FAQs
Before contacting the directors with questions about our program, please read these frequently asked questions.
Join Band
Click HERE for our Beginning Band information page.
UHS Band Handbook
Click the icon to the left to view the 2019-2020 UHS Band Handbook.
For health and physical forms, click here to be redirected to the Forms page.
Charms
The UHS Band Boosters utilize Charms Office Assistant to keep track of student records concerning financial information, form submission, and more.
Click the icon to the left to be redirected to the Charms login.
Remind App
Remind recently changed its policies and now requires smaller class sizes.
All participants using Remind by July 24, 2019 have been migrated to the classes in which the students are enrolled.
For NEW sign-ups, please click the links below for instructions on how to get UHS Band Remind messages: