WELCOME to the Hawk Band Family!! Any organization is only as good as its newest members, and Band is no exception! Armwood has always been a hub for talent, and with strong music programs in our elementary and middle schools – our Freshman class is strong both in numbers and in musical ability. There are many ways in which we try to acclimate students and parents to our Band Program. It is always our hope that our communications are clear and sufficient to convey our happenings, but we know there will be questions that will remain unanswered. Below are a few programs we have instituted to introduce and orient our new Hawk Families. For details on what you can expect as a parent, please visit the Booster page.“Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.” - L. Frank Baum
Usually taking place in May, the Rookie Meet & Greet is an informal gathering in which incoming students and their parents are introduced to the prominence and prestige that is the Hawk Band Program. New families will have the opportunity to hear about past shows and concerts from our Marching Band, Concert Bands, and Winter Guard, in order to gain a better understanding of what each program strives for. Mr. Pedigo will present accolades and achievements of each program, Student Leadership will speak about experiences from a student perspective, and questions are encouraged at any time during the evening.
There will be several Board Members present, new families will interact with existing families to welcome them and answer any lingering questions that may exist.
A follow up to the Meet & Greet, Icebreakers will introduce students and parents to the policies and procedures of the Band Program. Icebreakers is a one-day event from 9 am - 12 pm for students. They will meet other kids from their section, participate in “getting to know you” and team building activities. Parents are encouraged to attend the last hour of Icebreaker, as there will be a very informative parent meeting that discusses the entire program in detail, including fees, schedules, and required items for students.
The at the Icebreaker students will learn the basics of marching and rehearse with instructors and Drum Majors. Students should come prepared with the following.
Icebreaker for 2024 - 2025 season will be Saturday, May 11th 9 am - 12 pm. New students and parents are welcome to join us. Watch the periodic band update emails for more information or contact any Board Member.
If students play the following instruments, they are encouraged to rent from a local music store. Before renting check with the Mr. Pedigo to make sure you are getting the right brand and equipment.
We do have a limited amount of school owned instruments available to rent. If your child is renting an instrument from Armwood High School, they MUST fill out an instrument rental contract and pay their instrument rental fee. Summer = $22.00 | Fall & Spring Semester $44.00
Students who play tuba, euphonium, french horn, percussion, and guard you will have to rent your marching instrument / equipment from the school for the whole year rental amount.
Instrument Rental Payment will be paid through my payments plus (My Payments Plus), once you've paid the rental fee you will have to inform Mr. Pedigo with payment confirmation so that it can be recorded in your child's cuttime account.
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion students in the marching band MUST pay their uniform rental fee. The fee is for rental of the marching band uniform for the marching season and the rental fee is $38.00. Color Guard does not pay this fee since their guard fee covers their show costume.
Uniform Rental Payment MUST be paid through my payments plus (My Payments Plus), once you've paid the rental fee you will have to inform Mr. Pedigo with payment confirmation so that it can be recorded in your child's cuttime account.
We utilize the app called this website, cut time & canvas to send out information and communicate to everyone.
CANVAS:
CUT TIME:
Cut Time is used to keep track of fees, and make payments of fees, and a secondary use for communication. Mr. Pedigo will setup your child's account during band camp.
Dashboard · Cut Time (gocuttime.com)
EMAIL:
This is my email address if you need to reach me: alex.pedigo@hcps.net
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