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Hillgrove High School Bands

4165 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Sprgs, GA 30127

678-331-3961
Mr. Ferrell ext. 250
Mr. Erwin ext. 290

Directors
Hillgrove Bands

Chris Ferrell
Director of Bands

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Patrick Erwin
Assistant Director

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Jennifer Albertson
Guard Director

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Chris Romanowski
Percussion Coordinator

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Handbook & Forms
Band Handbook

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Music Performance Standards

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08-09

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All State Scales and Etudes
All State Scales and Etudes

OUR TRAILER IS HERE!!!!

Many...many thanks to Dr Debbie Lester, her Promotional Strategies Class, and Courier Express
for their help and support in making this trailer a reality.

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Summer Band Dates

For all students interested in being a member of the marching band:

Spring CampMay 29-31For all students who want to try out for Marching Band, or are interested in the experience
Percussion CampJune 2-4For all Marching Band Percussion Students
Summer Band
Week One
July 21-25Two-a-day Technique rehearsals (Morning and Afternoon)
Summer Band
Week Two
July 28-Aug 2Three-a-Day Production Rehearsals (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)
Summer Band
Week Three
Aug 5-9Afternoon Rehearsals Only

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All Summer Band Rehearsals are Mandatory for All Members of the Winds, Percussion, and Colorguard.
Any and all absence requests must be submitted via absence form (see the FORMS PAGE) well in advance.

These rehearsals are for learning the Fall Production. Any missed time will be detrimental to the individual and the ensemble.
Please make vacation plans accordingly.

See you there!


Band Tower Contruction

OUR BAND TOWER IS ON THE WAY UP!!!!!

Check back soon for updates!


 
Solo and Ensemble-May 3-POSTPONED
 
NewDue to numerous circumstances, we are postponing our Hillgrove Solo Contest until a later date. We are currently working diligently to secure a new date. We apologize for the inconvenience
Posted by webmaster on Monday, April 28 @ 14:06:31 CDT (9 reads)
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
 
HawkCongratulations to the following Hillgrove Band students who were selected to the BOA Honor Band of America:

Aaron BarryTrumpet
Lauren BovardClarinet
Jordan CokerTuba
Devon CristofaroTuba
Zach DanielTuba
Megan SmithTenor Sax
Orlando WintersAlto Sax
Mark BakshSnare

The band Members will travel to Pasadena, CA, to perform with many other students from around the country in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.

What an excellent group of Ambassadors for Hillgrove High School!

Posted by webmaster on Thursday, March 27 @ 15:02:02 CDT (35 reads)
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Great Job at LGPE!!!!
 
HawkParents and Students,

Congratulations to you for a marvelous showing today at McEachern!!!! We have indeed impressed the county with our early success!

The Symphonic Band played this morning and earned two Superior Ratings and one Excellent Rating, with a Superior in Sight Reading. Quite an accomplishment!!!!

This evening, the Wind Ensemble played and earned a slate of straight Superior Ratings!!!! Way to go!!!

Great job Hillgrove. We have a long way to go....but today was a HUGE step in the right direction!

Posted by webmaster on Saturday, March 15 @ 10:34:54 CDT (55 reads)
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Pinestraw Fundraiser
 
HawkThe annual Hillgrove Bands Pinstraw Fundraiser will be beginning on March 1. All information on this fundraiser is posted on the right........
Posted by webmaster on Wednesday, February 20 @ 07:52:14 CST (145 reads)
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Wind Band Webcasts
 
HawkFollowing are links to both live and recorded performances that you may enjoy.

University of Texas Wind Ensemble
Jerry Junkin, conductor



Michigan State University Bands
Kevin Sedatole, conductor

Go to MSU Concert link

Texas Tech University Bands
Dr. Sarah McKoin, conductor
Posted by webmaster on Wednesday, February 06 @ 12:21:44 CST (108 reads)
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Congratulations Hillgrove Winterguard
 
HawkThe Hillgrove Winterguard began it's 2nd season on Saturday, competing in the AAA Class at Harrison High School. Our ladies had a stellar performance and placed first in their class!!!!

Congratulations Ladies!!!

Posted by webmaster on Wednesday, January 23 @ 08:26:01 CST (158 reads)
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Happy New Year! Here are some reminders...
 
HawkWinterguard Rehearsal: Today, Tomorrow, Saturday. We will be at Lovinggood Middle School for these rehearsals (6-9, 6-9, 9-9).

No School or Lessons Monday!

Tuesday resumes as normal. Percussion rehearsal after school. If you normally have Tuesday lessons, please check with your private teacher to see if you will have a lesson next week.
Both bands will begin their sectional schedule the 2nd week of school. The Sym Band schedule was emailed out a while ago. Wind Ensemble's schedule will be out soon. Sectionals should be considered as "Mandatory Instrumental Tutoring Sessions". Absence exceptions will be case-by-case, and all those student with perfect sectional attendance will receive 25 artistry credits toward their Varsity Band Letter.

Upcoming Dates:

Jan 8 - WG 2nd Fee due ($125-communication is necessary if more time is needed to make this payment)
January-Feb - All WG rehearsals will be at Lovinggood MS from 6p-9p.
Jan 12 - All State Final Round Auditions
Jan 12 - WG Rehearsal
Jan 17-20 - UGA JanFest
Jan 26 - WG Show at Harrison HS
Feb 1 - Concert Band Fee Due ($100)
Feb 1-3 - District Honor Band @ KMHS
Feb 4 - Solo and Ensemble Entry Deadline
Feb 5 - WG 3rd Payment ($125)
Feb 9 - WG Show at Kell HS
Feb 22-23 - Concert Band Camp at Hillgrove
March 11 - Pre-Festival Concert (Hillgrove)
March 13-15 - GMEA Large-Group Performance Evaluation (McEachern)
Posted by webmaster on Thursday, January 03 @ 09:17:36 CST (160 reads)
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P.O. Box 1435
Powder Spgs, GA 30127

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Contacts
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Mr H's Blog

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Ms Stiles's Blog

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Mr Trimmer's Blog

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