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Panther Band 25-26 Newsletter #5

Updated: Sep 8, 2025

Weekly Recap


The KHS marching band had a great performance at Sam Vitanza Stadium this past Friday. Their first performance without the metronome was a success. Thank you again to everyone who came out to support the band students this week.


Announcements

  • C.E. King HS and Sheldon ISD will now be offering FREE DINNER to Marching Band Students during Home Games*. Students and Families who wish to participate in this FREE DINNER program will need to fill out this form. Forms need to be filled out by Wednesday September 10th.

  • September 22nd: Band Booster Meeting

  • September 25th: Donation Drive

  • September 29th: Collegiate Showcase

  • Upcoming September Dates


School Week 5


September 8th|| MONDAY

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Panther Stadium

    • 4:00PM - 7:00PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: FLUTES

    • Prop Moving: ALTO SAXES/MELLOS/TUBAS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: CLARINETS


September 9th || TUESDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Brass and Woodwinds Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 4:00PM - 6:00PM

    • Prop Moving: NO PROPS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: TRUMPETS/LOW REEDS


September 10th || WEDNESDAY

White Day (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

  • Guard Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 4:00PM - 6:00PM

  • Percussion Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 3:30PM - 5:30PM

    • Band Hall Cleanup: BATTERY

  • National Honor Society Induction

    • POSTPONED


September 11th || THURSDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 3:30PM - 6:30PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: ALTO SAXES/EUPHONIUMS

    • Prop Moving: CLARINETS/TROMBONES

    • Band Hall Cleanup: FLUTES/TUBAS


September 12th || FRIDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Football Game

    • Home Game against Dekaney HS

    • FIRST HOME GAME

    • FIRST GAME IN UNIFORMS

  • Game Day Logistics

    • Front Ensemble Moving: BATTERY/LOW REEDS

    • Prop & Equipment Moving: EUPHONIUMS/TROMBONES

    • Band Hall Cleanup Before Leaving for the Game: TRUMPETS/MELLOS



UPCOMING


School Week 6


September 15th|| MONDAY

  • NO SCHOOL


September 16th || TUESDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Panther Stadium

    • 4:00PM - 7:00PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: FLUTES/MELLOS

    • Prop Moving: ALTOS/TRUMPETS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: CLARINETS/TUBAS


September 17th || WEDNESDAY

White Day (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 4:00PM - 7:00PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: EUPHONIUMS

    • Prop Moving: TROMBONES/TUBAS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: LOW REEDS/FLUTES


September 18th || THURSDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 3:30PM - 5:00PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: CLARINETS/LOW REEDS

    • Prop Moving: ALTOS/TROMBONE/EUPHONIUM

    • Band Hall Cleanup: TRUMPETS/MELLOS

  • KHS OPEN HOUSE

    • 5:00PM Start Time

    • Students will attend a short marching rehearsal before being released to Open House


September 19th || FRIDAY

White Day (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

  • NO FOOTBALL GAME

  • NO REHEARSAL

 
 
 

Panther Band 25-26 Newsletter #4

Celebrations

  • Congratulations to the C.E. King Mighty Panther Band on a great first performance! The Marching Band performed at Planet Ford Stadium against Westfield HS. Thank you to all students, friends, family members, and staff members who helped to make our first Football Game a great experience. Please check Remind for a link to a video of the students' performance.


Announcements

  • September 9th: Bluecard Luncheon

  • September 18: Open House

  • September 21st: Monarch Percussion Experience Camp

  • September 22nd: Band Booster Meeting

  • September 25th: Donation Drive

  • September 29th: State of the District Luncheon

  • October 1: Collegiate Showcase

  • Upcoming September Dates for the Marching Band


School Week 4


September 1st || MONDAY

  • NO SCHOOL

  • LABOR DAY


September 2nd || TUESDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: TBD

      • Please prepare for either Stadium Rehearsal or Grid Rehearsal

      • We will update on September 2nd

    • 4:00PM - 7:00PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: FLUTES

    • Prop Moving: ALTO SAXES/MELLOS/TUBAS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: TRUMPETS MELLOS


September 3rd || WEDNESDAY

White Day (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 4:00PM - 6:00PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: CLARINETS

    • Prop Moving: TRUMPETS/LOW REEDS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: TROMBONES/EUPHONIUMS


September 4th || THURSDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 3:30PM - 6:30PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: ALTO SAXES

    • Prop Moving: TROMBONES/EUPHONIUMS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: FLUTES/TUBAS/LOW REEDS


September 5th || FRIDAY

White Day (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

  • Football Game

    • Away Game @ Dickinson HS

  • Game Day Logistics

    • Front Ensemble Moving: TBD

    • Prop & Equipment Moving: TBD

    • Band Hall Cleanup Before Leaving for the Game: CLARINETS


UPCOMING


School Week 5


September 8th|| MONDAY

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Panther Stadium

    • 4:00PM - 7:00PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: FLUTES

    • Prop Moving: ALTO SAXES/MELLOS/TUBAS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: CLARINETS


September 9th || TUESDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Brass and Woodwinds Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 4:00PM - 6:00PM

    • Prop Moving: CLARINETS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: TRUMPETS/MELLOS


September 10th || WEDNESDAY

White Day (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

  • Guard Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 4:00PM - 6:00PM

  • Percussion Rehearsal 

    • Location: TBD

    • 3:30PM - 5:30PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: BATTERY

    • Band Hall Cleanup: PERCUSSION


September 11th || THURSDAY

Blue Day (2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

  • Full Band Rehearsal 

    • Location: Grid

    • 3:30PM - 6:30PM

    • Front Ensemble Moving after REHEARSAL: FLUTES

    • Prop Moving: TROMBONES/EUPHONIUMS

    • Band Hall Cleanup: TUBAS


September 12th || FRIDAY

White Day (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

  • Football Game

    • Home Game against Dekaney HS

  • Game Day Logistics

    • Front Ensemble Moving: TBD

    • Prop & Equipment Moving: TBD

    • Band Hall Cleanup Before Leaving for the Game: ALTOS/LOW REEDS

 
 
 

Percussion Camp Opportunity

Monarch Independent Percussion Experience Camp


On September 21, the C.E. King High School Band, in partnership with Monarch Independent Percussion, will be hosting an Experience Camp for any KHS percussionists who wish to grow as a musician and performer.


Since its founding in 2014, Monarch Independent has quickly become a perennial finalist at the Winter Guard International Percussion Championships in Dayton, Ohio. As Houston's only World Class Percussion Ensemble, Monarch attracts members locally from the major cities of Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, as well as from Oklahoma and Louisiana.


An audition based ensemble, Monarch has high expectations of all performing members that earn a contract with them. Our very own C.E. King HS alumnus, David Salas (Class of '24), was a performing member in the 2025 Ensemble. All current C.E. King HS Percussionists will receive free entry into the Experience Camp, and the opportunity to work one-on-one with instructors and staff.


The Sunday Experience Camp will be held at C.E. King HS in the Band Hall and Fine Arts Wing from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Students who attend will be taught by some of the best percussion teachers in the State and Country.


Please email Mr. Cruz at alejandrocruz@sheldonisd.com if you are able/wanting to attend. We recommend all percussionists take this opportunity to be taught for free, by some of Houston's best Percussion Instructors.

 
 
 
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