HBA News & Notes
As of April 22, 2024
Follow the HBA’s Facebook Page and Instagram Account for handy event links and reminders. You can find the Band Calendar on the HBA website: https://www.hamptonbands.org/ or in Charms: https://www.charmsoffice.com/. You can also link the Band Calendar to your phone.
In This Update
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Kentucky Derby Trip - THIS WEEK!
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Color Guard Banquet
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Upcoming Spring Fundraiser - Starts May 1
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HBA Spirit Wear Store
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Future Events
Happening This Week
Monday, April 22
Band Trip Parade Practice, HHS, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23
Band Trip Parade Practice, HHS, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 24
Band Trip Parade Practice, HHS, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday, April 25
Band Trip Parade Practice, HHS, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Luggage Drop off
5:40 pm - 6:00 pm - Section Leader/drum majors to check in and stay
6:00 pm - 6:20 pm - Seniors
6:20 pm - 6:40 pm - Juniors
6:40 pm - 7:10 pm - Sophomore & Freshman
Friday, April 26
Band Trip departure
6:30 am Attendance in Bleachers
7:30 am Depart from Hampton HS
Saturday, April 27
King’s Island Day
Sunday, April 28
Churchill Downs/Kentucky Derby Parade Day
Monday, April 29
Return to Hampton - estimated return time 3:30 pm
Kentucky Derby Trip
Hard to believe that the trip is this week! Please refer to the logistics packet everyone should have received at the meeting Tuesday, April 16. Please feel free to reach out to any of the board members going or Mr. Himmler should you have any questions prior to departure.
Color Guard Banquet
Just a reminder that the RSVP’s for the Color Guard Banquet is Wednesday, April 24.
Thursday, May 9th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Just in Thyme 5316 William Flynn Hwy #203, Gibsonia, Pa
Italian Buffet & Dessert $30 per person (Guests Welcome!)
RSVP to Liberty Weyandt or 412-725-6022
Indoor guard, outdoor guard, floor crew and staff are all invited!
Poppin Popcorn Fundraiser
Our Spring Fundraiser will be Poppin Popcorn, the same online popcorn fundraiser we did last spring. This will begin on May 1. More details and information to follow shortly!
Dance Team and Color Guard Tryout Information
Dance Team
April 30 and May 1 from 3:30-5 pm (likely shorter on May 1)
Color Guard
May 6 and 7 from 6-9 pm and May 11 from 9 am-12 pm
Any student in 8-11 grade is eligible to tryout. Tryout packets will be available in the Middle and High School offices starting this week.
Questions? Email Leighann Bacher for Dance Team or Christina Nowak for Color Guard
Future Events
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Spring Band Trip to Kentucky (April 26-29, 2024)
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Parade Rehearsal for Band Trip (April 22, 23, 24, 25)
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Dance Team Auditions (April 30, May 1)
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Section Leader Auditions for Winds (April 30)
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Color Guard Auditions (May 6, 7 & 11)
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In Door Color Guard Banquet (May 9)
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Spring Band Concert (May16)
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Spring Band Parent Meeting (May 21)
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Mini Camp (May 22 & 23, May 28 & 29)
More dates are available on the Charms Calendar.
Hampton Band Spirit Wear Store is Always Open!
Our store has recently been updated!
Waterfront Embroidery has put together a wide selection of shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats, bags, and more—over 200 things to pick from! You can choose between Marching Band, Dance Team, and Color Guard for many of the items.
Hampton Band Wear Spirit Wear Store
Information about the HBA board can be found on the Contact page
Other News
Donations to the Hampton Band Association
Did you know you can donate directly to the Hampton Band Association via credit card? Although donations in cash or checks were always accepted by mailing them to the Hampton Band Association at 2929 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, donations by credit card can now be made. As a 501c3 Tax Exempt Charitable Organization, the Hampton Band Association appreciates any donations, and will provide a receipt for tax purposes as well. To donate by credit card, please click HERE.
Shop and Save Perks
Thank you for your ongoing support of this program! We just recently crossed the $1000 mark for donations from Shop and Save so thank you for being a part of the Perks program.
If you are a regular at Shop and Save (or even just an occasional shopper) and have a Perks card, please consider linking your account to the Hampton Marching Band. We earn points when you shop and receive gift cards to use in the store. Those gift cards helped to pay for food for the Band Picnic, the Homecoming Picnic, and other events. If you are interested you can find the form here: Shop & Save Perks Program
More info on Shop n Save Program