Welcome to the Hays Bands Website

Thanks for visiting haysbands.org. We hope you find what you are looking for and enjoy reading about the band programs at Hays High School, Barton Middle School, and Dahlstrom Middle School - some of the best band programs around! Thanks for being a band booster and we would love to see you get involved with the volunteer opportunities this year. The band is the largest student organization at each of the schools and it takes quite an effort from all of us to make it successful. Thanks again, cheers, and Go Rebels, Bobcats, and Mustangs!

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Rebel Band - Summer 2014 Dates

Are you going to be in the Rebel band in 2014/15? If so then commit these dates to memory - there will be a test! Not really but it's never too soon to know the all important summer band dates. Details will be posted to this site at a later date.

Early Band Camp - May 27, 29, & 31 (this includes current 8th graders)
Rebel Band Leadership Team Report Date - July 31
Summer Band Report Date - August 1

Announcements

  • Hey Rebels! New forms coming soon to your school page.
  • Vote in the upcoming school board election! We have a band parent running but most important is for you to be involved and vote! EARLY VOTING is each weekday starting Monday, April 28th - Tuesday, May 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ELECTION DAY VOTING is from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10th. Click here for detailed information.
  • 2014-2015 Rebel Band Handbook is now posted to the Hays Rebels page.
  • The school board voted 7-0 to send the bond (with modifications) to the voters. Keep informed by visiting the bond webpage.
  • Do you have a great idea for a fundraiser to help us raise money for a new equipment trailer? Fixing the current one to be leak free would be expensive so let's aim high and see if we can raise enough money for something "newsed!" Email Jennifer Watts or Christie Loosier with your great ideas or just that you would like to help.
  • Boosters - be sure and check your subscription choices for the Band Notes email! Click on the Email/Newsletter link under the Parents tab and follow the instructions. Several of you asked about missing emails and it was due to being in the wrong group. The Band Notes emails are often sent to targeted segments so check that subscription!
  • Hey Boosters - get signed up to volunteer! It will take all of us working together to make the Hays bands a safe and fun experience for the students in 2013-2014. Go to the BOOSTERS page to sign up!

Events

  • April 21 Dress Rehearsal for Hays H.S. Jazz Band Concert, 6:00-7:30 P.M., Hays C.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center
  • April 22 Hays H.S. Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 P.M., Hays C.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center
  • April 25 B.L.T. packets due by 8:50 A.M. (late applications will not be accepted-NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • April 25 Band Booster Scholarship Applications Due
  • April 28 Final Band Booster Meeting, 6:00 P.M., Hays H.S. Band Hall 
  • April 28-May 1 Percussion Clinic, 4:15-6:00 P.M., Hays H.S. Band Hall
  • April 28-May 2 High School Band Auditions, Hays High School Band Hall (This audition includes all incoming freshmen and current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students.)
  • April 28-May 1 Color Guard Clinic/Camp, 4:30-7:00 P.M., Academy Gym
  • May 1 Drum Major Workshop, 4:15-5:30 P.M., Hays H.S. Band Hall 
  • May 2 Color Guard Auditions, 5:00 P.M., Hays H.S. Band Hall 
  • May 3 State Wind Ensemble Contest, University of Texas
  • May 5-6 Percussion Auditions, 4:15-5:45 P.M., Hays H.S. Orchestra Room 
  • May 5-6 Drum Major Workshop, 4:15-5:30 P.M., Hays H.S. Band Hall 
  • May 8 Section Leader/Drum Major Interviews and Drum Majors Auditions, 4:15-7:30 P.M., Hays H.S. Band Hall
  • May 12-14 Percussion Workshop, 4:15-5:30 P.M., Hays H.S. Band Hall
  • May 16-18 Hays H.S. Spring Band Trip – Dallas
  • May 18 Hays C.I.S.D. Seniors Awards Ceremony, Hays C. I.S.D. Performing Arts Center
  • May 19 Hays High School and Beginning Band Spring Band Concert, 5:30-9:30 P.M., Hays C.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center
  • May 20 Barton M.S. and Dahlstrom M.S. 7th and 8th Grade Spring Band Concerts, 6:00-9:00 P.M., Hays C.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center
  • May 22 Band Picnic, 5:00 P.M., Kyle Pool
  • May 24, 26 TSSEC, University of Texas
  • May 27, 29 and 31 Hays High School Spring Band Camp, Hays H.S. Campus - Tuesday and Thursday our meeting times will be 4:30-6:30 P.M.  Saturday our meeting times will be 7:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.  This camp will serve as an introduction to Marching Band for our incoming freshmen and a review of all things Marching Band for our upperclassmen.  We invite you to join us on Saturday.  Parents will have an opportunity to observe rehearsals, fill out necessary paperwork, interact with our band staff, meet our wonderful band boosters and eat some great food.  Our morning will conclude with a partial performance of our 2014 Marching Show in Bob Shelton Stadium.  Look for more details from our band staff and boosters in the coming weeks.  We hope to see you there. 
  • June 1 Baccalaureate, 3:00 P.M., Saint Anthony’s   
  • June 4 Graduation, 4:00 P.M., Strahan Coliseum, San Marcos
  • June 6 Last Day of School 
  • June 9 Summer Instrument Check Out, 9:00 A.M-12:00 P.M., 1:00-4:00 P.M. (Please be prepared to pay the $35.00 Maintenance Fee upon check out.  This can be paid in cash or by check made payable to the Hays Band.  A parent or guardian must accompany the student during this check out process as we will need signatures from both parties.  For question regarding this process please contact Amy Vargas at 512-268-2911 ext. *6242 or Anthony Leflet at 512-268-2911 ext. *6227.)
  • July 28 Summer Instrument Check In, 9:00 A.M-12:00 P.M., 1:00-4:00 P.M.  (School owned instruments that have been checked out for summer use must be turned in on or before this date.  NO EXCEPTIONS.)
  • August 1 Summer Band Camp (details to follow)
Reminder that this calendar is "unofficial." We try to be accurate but if last minute changes are made by the directors it may not be reflected on this site. Your student should have the latest info from the directors for places and times of events. Thanks!
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