
VCHS Band Announcements
​​​2024-2025 VCHS Band Parent/Student Information:
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Congrats to VCHS Band Students Addelyn Moore (8th Chair Clarinet), Victoria McClure (8th Chair Trombone) made positions in the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association 5/6A District Band. Jackson Trimble (3rd Chair Trumpet), Addison Petrik (3rd Chair Horn), and Willa Lorenson (2nd Chair Percussion) earned positions in the SCKMEA District Orchestra. They are eligible to audition for All-State Honor Ensembles in January.
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Congrats to VCHS & VCMS Students Victoria McClure (Principle Trombone, Wichita Youth Symphony), Jake Holcomb (Trumpet) & Landon Petrik (French Horn) both involved with the Wichita Youth Concert Band)
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Congrats to VCHS Senior Trombone Victoria McClure sitting 4th chair in the KMEA 5/6A ALL-STATE BAND !!
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Upcoming Drum Major/Guard/Drumline/Section Leader Clinics & Auditions:​
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2025 Drumline Rehearsal/Meeting: May 19th 6:30-8pm
VCHS Hornet Marching Band 2025 Summer Schedule:
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HS Drumline 90-Minute Sub-Sectionals & Full Ensemble: Begins week of June 16th.
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HS Colorguard Summer Rehearsal Dates: Begins week of June 9th.
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HS Colorguard Camp Dates: Dance Camp: June 16-20th 8am-Noon/Flag Camp: July 7th-11th 8am-Noon
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HS Wind/Brass Sectionals: June 19th, June 26th, July 10th, July 17th 7-8pm in HS Band Room. ​
VCHS Marching Band Pre-Season:
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HS Band Leadership (Drum Majors/Section Leaders) will have their camp sessions Monday, July 21st & Tuesday, July 22nd 9am-Noon @ VCMS
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HS Drumline will hold camp Monday, July 21st thru Friday, July 25th 1-4pm @ VCMS
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Woodwind Sectionals: Monday July 21st/Wednesday July 23rd/Friday July 25th 1-2pm @ VCMS
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Brass Sectionals: Tuesday July 22nd/Thursday July 24th/Friday July 25th 1-2pm @ VCMS
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Basics Camp Wednesday, July 23rd to Friday, July 25th from 9am-Noon @ VCMS
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Full Band Camp: Monday July 28th- Friday August 1st from 8am-4pm @ VCMS
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Evening Rehearsals will be the following Tuesday Aug. 5th & Thursday Aug. 7 th 6:30-8:30pm @ VCMS
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These few days afford us an opportunity to accomplish what would take approximately twenty-two days, or over five weeks, on our regular rehearsal schedule. Therefore, it is imperative that no time be wasted and that students come to the camp prepared. Attendance is mandatory. Grades will be given for Camp. The band camp dates we be discussed with the students during band classes.
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Upcoming Fundraisers:​​​​​​​​​
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​Week of May 12th-16th​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​Friday 5/16:
- ​HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp ​​​during class time.
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5th/6th Grade Band Instruments goes home.
The Next Week at a Glance: 5/19-5/22​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Monday 5/19: ​​​
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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2025 HS Drumline Rehearsal & Meeting 6:30-8pm
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Tuesday 5/20:
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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8th Grade: (Last Day for 8th Grade Classes)
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MARCHING INSTRUMENTS GOES HOME​
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​Have Instrument, Show & Pre-Game Music​
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Keep on top of Summer Schedule
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​​Wednesday 5/21: ​​​
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HS Band Final: Pre-Camp​ (Music/Visual)
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MARCHING INSTRUMENTS GOES HOME​
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​Have Instrument, Show & Pre-Game Music​
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Keep on top of Summer Schedule
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ENJOY YOUR SUMMER !!
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Thursday 5/22:
- HS Jazz Final/Jazz Breakfast
- Band Room Shut-Down
- ​Friday 5/23: (Teacher Work Day) ​​
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The Summer Schedule at a Glance: (June)
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HS Drumline 90-Minute Sub-Sectionals & Full Ensemble:
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Begins week of June 16th.
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Days & Times TBD by Drumline Students on May 19th.
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HS Colorguard Summer Rehearsal Dates:
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Begins week of June 9th.
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Every Mon/Thurs 6:30-8:30pm with some off weeks.
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HS Colorguard Camp Dates: Dance Camp: June 16-20th 8am-Noon
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HS Wind/Brass Sectionals: June 19th & June 26th 7-8pm in HS Band Room.​​​