Summer Band 2026
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Printable summer band letter
Summer band Check list - please open theis check list and follow it. It will help you make sure you do not miss anything.
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July 09, 2026
Antelope Band Members:
Welcome to Summer Band 2026!!! Please read the dates and times carefully. A lot has changed with the calendar being earlier this year. Join the “sports you” group (listed in this letter) as soon as possible to avoid missing any important information. A band events schedule is included. Make sure you keep the contest and performance dates open. Attendance at these events is non-negotiable. If there is a question, please contact Mr. Knight as soon as possible—298-4904 (school) or 778-6258 (cell).
Please read each schedule carefully.
WORK DAY—HELP NEEDED:
Anyone interested in helping sort horns, copy music, etc., Thursday, July 23rd, 9:00-3:00. ☺ Come for an hour or two or stay the whole day. Free help is NEVER turned down!!!!! ☺ Again, anyone who wants to help is welcome. Bring your talents; we’ll put you to work! WE HAVE TO BE READY TO GO BY July 28th for our new marchers, SO COME READY TO WORK FAST!
TWIRLERS:
Mrs. Liess should be in touch with you about twirling camp. We will contact you if anything varies from that.
COLOR GUARD: all members will ALSO be required to attend the evening rehearsals with the full band unless instructed otherwise by Mrs. Riley or one of the other directors.
July 28-August 1 9:30am -4:00pm – Lunch will be provided (No rehearsal on July 31st)
August 4-8 Plan to meet 1.5 hours before the band meets on each of their rehearsal times.
All dates after the Guard Camp week will follow the band schedule with us meeting an hour and a half before the big group. Mrs. Riley will communicate with you and your parents via “sports you” on whether you are finished at the end of the guard rehearsal or if you will be needed for the marching portion of the full band rehearsal. Extra rehearsals will come through Mrs. Riley.
*****Be looking for a message through Sports You from Mrs. Riley on specifics*****
LEADERSHIP: Monday, July 27th at Wayland Baptist University
BAND:
First year marchers (freshmen, upper classmen who have not marched before)
Tuesday, July 28 from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday July 30th 9:00am-10:30 am. There will be a surprise at the end! ☺
Leaders, we need you Wednesday, July 28th to help teach. Be at the band hall at 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE REMEMBER–ALL SUMMER BAND IS MANDATORY.
If you have a conflict, please contact Mr. Knight BEFORE the absence. Missing summer band may result in the student having to make up missing time or not being charted in the show.
FULL SUMMER BAND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
FULL BAND: all full band rehearsals are evenings (unless specified)
Monday, July 27
Color Guard
Twirlers
Leadership Workshop 9am - 3pm
Tuesday, July 28
Color Guard
Twirlers
Leadership 9-3
Sectionals (See Below)
Freshman/New Marcher Orientation
4:30-6:00pm
Wednesday, July 29
Color Guard
Twirlers
Leadership 9-3
Sectionals (see Below)
Thursday, July 30th
Color Guard
Twirlers
Leadership 9-3
Sectionals (see Below)
Freshman/New Marcher Orientation
9:00-10:30am
6:00pm Band Olympics!!
And
Cookout
Sections Schedule – Tuesday July 29th, Wed July 30th and Thursday July 31st
1:00 pm – Flute, Clarinet, Sax, Trombone
2:00 pm – Horn, Baritone, Percussion
3:00 pm – Trumpet, Tuba, Percussion
Friday, July 31st
Full Band 6-9 PM
Monday, August 3
6:30-9:00—Full Band
Tuesday, August 4
6:30-9:00-Full Band
--Section photos--
you will get band shirts this night.
Wednesday, August 5
4:00-5:30—Full Band
Thursday, August 6
7:00-9:00-Full Band
Friday, August 7
No Rehearsal
WE WILL REHEARSE MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026. THIS WILL BE A REHEARSAL FOR MEET THE LOPES.
August 13th—Meet the Lopes. It will be an evening event. It is required. Meet the Lopes will begin at 6:00 PM.
Our first ball game is set for August 28. Plan on rehearsing each Monday night beginning August 17th (no rehearsal September 7—holiday). ALL GAMES AND REHEARSALS ARE REQUIRED. Please plan accordingly. NOTE: We will rehearse Monday, Oct. 12th. That is a school holiday but right before contest. We will have a meal that evening before rehearsal.
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Our most up-to-date contact information is: (please leave a message if there is not an answer)
Mr. Knight e-mail: [email protected] cell: 806-778-6258 office: 806-298-4904
Ms. Burrell e-mail: [email protected] cell: 806-789-9945 office: 806-298-4905
Mrs. Riley e-mail: [email protected] cell: 512-360-7065 office: 806-298-4904
Mrs. Liess e-mail: [email protected] cell: 806-777-9476 office: 806-298-4904
Be sure to check www.abernathyband.com
We will use SportsYou for all band communications with students and parts. You will find information on how to sign up on the enclosed page.
“Commitment to Excellence” is not just our slogan. It is a lifestyle that we want to represent within our program. It is the ABERNATHY WAY. We have the best band program in the land! Can’t wait to see you.
Mr. Knight, Ms. Burrell, Mrs. Riley, and Mrs. Liess
UNIFORM CHECK-OUT DATES
To get your best fit, please come on the date designated for fitting.
Tuesday, August 4th --9:30am-11:30am, 1:00pm-3:00pm
If you miss this date, you will need to arrange a time with Mrs. Liess to get your uniform.
All uniforms MUST be checked out by AUGUST 6th.
Allot approximately 45 minutes to check out your uniform.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UNIFORM CREW
Anyone interested in being on uniform crew, please contact Mrs. Liess (777-9476).
Duties will include but not limited to:
Freshmen are encouraged to be a part! This is a great way to get involved!!!
SOCIAL DONATION
To remain in compliance with UIL rules about violations regarding “gifts” to students, we ask that all students bring $30. This amount covers the cost of the student’s band shirt which will be worn on band travel occasions and under the band uniform. The fee will also be used toward the purchase of water, sandwiches provided before rehearsals, etc. We ask that the $30 be paid prior to October 1, 2026.
By October 1--$30.00
After October 1--$35.00
TWIRLERS AND FLAGS—this amount is NOT included in your contracted totals. This will need to be paid to the band separately.
To get your best fit, please come on the date designated for fitting.
Tuesday, August 4th --9:30am-11:30am, 1:00pm-3:00pm
If you miss this date, you will need to arrange a time with Mrs. Liess to get your uniform.
All uniforms MUST be checked out by AUGUST 6th.
Allot approximately 45 minutes to check out your uniform.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UNIFORM CREW
Anyone interested in being on uniform crew, please contact Mrs. Liess (777-9476).
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Organizing uniforms upon return from the cleaners for the checkout process
- assist with uniform checkout
- help label uniforms upon completion of checkout
- move carts in and out of uniform room as needed for Friday nights/competition days, etc.
- insure that uniform carts are kept neat and organized after events before returning them to the uniform room.
Freshmen are encouraged to be a part! This is a great way to get involved!!!
SOCIAL DONATION
To remain in compliance with UIL rules about violations regarding “gifts” to students, we ask that all students bring $30. This amount covers the cost of the student’s band shirt which will be worn on band travel occasions and under the band uniform. The fee will also be used toward the purchase of water, sandwiches provided before rehearsals, etc. We ask that the $30 be paid prior to October 1, 2026.
By October 1--$30.00
After October 1--$35.00
TWIRLERS AND FLAGS—this amount is NOT included in your contracted totals. This will need to be paid to the band separately.
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