Upcoming Events
Jamba Juice Fundraiser - now through October 19
We're selling Jamba Juice punch cards as a fundraiser. Each card entitles you to 4 buy one, get one free smoothies. Cards cost $12 each and expire in December 2020. Students were given a collection envelope. They should approach people who they know to sell cards. Collect funds and put it in the envelope. Turn the envelope in to The Box in the bandroom. Envelopes will be returned to the students with the Jamba Juice cards to give to their customers. Checks may be written to the KIS Band boosters. Last day to submit envelopes is October 19.
We're selling Jamba Juice punch cards as a fundraiser. Each card entitles you to 4 buy one, get one free smoothies. Cards cost $12 each and expire in December 2020. Students were given a collection envelope. They should approach people who they know to sell cards. Collect funds and put it in the envelope. Turn the envelope in to The Box in the bandroom. Envelopes will be returned to the students with the Jamba Juice cards to give to their customers. Checks may be written to the KIS Band boosters. Last day to submit envelopes is October 19.
Band Booster Meeting - Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Join us for this booster meeting to discuss potential fundraisers and plan for this school year. Your involvement in your child's education is appreciated!
Join us for this booster meeting to discuss potential fundraisers and plan for this school year. Your involvement in your child's education is appreciated!
Band Photo - Wednesday, October 24, 1:38-2:45 pm at the KIS Bandroom
We'll be taking our group photo after school on Wednesday, October 24. Students will be given time immediately afterschool to change into their band uniform (listed below). Students may bring their uniform to the bandroom before school in either a labeled bag or on a hanger to store for the day. PARENTS: please label the inside of your child's shoes since there will be 135 pairs of all black shoes that day.
Boys Uniform:
Girls Uniform:
We'll be taking our group photo after school on Wednesday, October 24. Students will be given time immediately afterschool to change into their band uniform (listed below). Students may bring their uniform to the bandroom before school in either a labeled bag or on a hanger to store for the day. PARENTS: please label the inside of your child's shoes since there will be 135 pairs of all black shoes that day.
Boys Uniform:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt (no t-shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, or baggy pants)
- Black socks (mid-calf or higher)
- SOLID black covered shoes (free of logos or designs of any other color than black)
Girls Uniform:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt or blouse (shirts must have sleeves; no tank tops, spaghetti straps, t-shirts, crop tops, or cut shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, baggy pants, or capris) or a solid black skirt that is no shorter than mid-calf in length (no slits)
- SOLID black shoes with black socks (mid-calf or higher) or SOLID black sandals
Advanced Band Maui Tour - second deposit due October 26
Registration for the tour has been re-opened. All information may be found on the Seawind Tours and Travel website: http://www.seawindbandtravel.com/kailuais/maui2019/ DO NOT send payments to the bandroom; all funds and registration will be handled by Seawind.
Payment schedule:
October 26, 2018 - $100.00 per traveler due
November 23, 2018 - $100.00 per traveler due
December 14, 2018 - $150.00 per traveler due
January 11, 2019 - $150.00 per traveler due
February 8, 2019 - balance due (an invoice will be emailed to you)
Registration for the tour has been re-opened. All information may be found on the Seawind Tours and Travel website: http://www.seawindbandtravel.com/kailuais/maui2019/ DO NOT send payments to the bandroom; all funds and registration will be handled by Seawind.
Payment schedule:
October 26, 2018 - $100.00 per traveler due
November 23, 2018 - $100.00 per traveler due
December 14, 2018 - $150.00 per traveler due
January 11, 2019 - $150.00 per traveler due
February 8, 2019 - balance due (an invoice will be emailed to you)
Advanced Band Concert with the UH Wind Ensemble - Sunday, October 28 at McKinley High School Auditorium
Our Advanced Band will be performing with the University of Hawai'i Wind Ensemble and Kalani High School Band for a combined concert. This is a MANDATORY event for all Advanced Band members. Admission: adults $14, children $10 at the door.
Itinerary
1:00 pm Meet at KIS Bandroom in full uniform. Sign in on door. Gather instruments and
music. Load large instruments onto vans/SUVs.
1:15 pm Board buses. Leave for McKinley High School.
2:00 pm Arrive at McKinley. Unload instruments and music. Set up for dress rehearsal.
2:30 pm Dress rehearsal begins
3:30 pm Reset stage for mass band rehearsal
4:00 pm Mass band dress rehearsal
4:45 pm Reset stage for KIS
5:30 pm Concert starts - KIS, Kalani, UH, mass band
7:20 pm Concert ends. Put instruments, chairs, and stands away.
7:30 pm Board buses. Leave for KIS.
8:00 pm Arrive at KIS. Unload instruments and music.
8:30 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents must sign you out on the bandroom door.
Uniform
Boys:
Girls:
Our Advanced Band will be performing with the University of Hawai'i Wind Ensemble and Kalani High School Band for a combined concert. This is a MANDATORY event for all Advanced Band members. Admission: adults $14, children $10 at the door.
Itinerary
1:00 pm Meet at KIS Bandroom in full uniform. Sign in on door. Gather instruments and
music. Load large instruments onto vans/SUVs.
1:15 pm Board buses. Leave for McKinley High School.
2:00 pm Arrive at McKinley. Unload instruments and music. Set up for dress rehearsal.
2:30 pm Dress rehearsal begins
3:30 pm Reset stage for mass band rehearsal
4:00 pm Mass band dress rehearsal
4:45 pm Reset stage for KIS
5:30 pm Concert starts - KIS, Kalani, UH, mass band
7:20 pm Concert ends. Put instruments, chairs, and stands away.
7:30 pm Board buses. Leave for KIS.
8:00 pm Arrive at KIS. Unload instruments and music.
8:30 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents must sign you out on the bandroom door.
Uniform
Boys:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirts (no t-shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, or baggy pants)
- Black socks (mid-calf or higher)
- SOLID black covered shoes
Girls:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt or blouse (shirts must have sleeves; no tank tops, no spaghetti straps, no t-shirts, no crop tops, no sheer shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, bagg pants, or capris) or a solid black skirt that is no shorter than mid-calf length (no slits)
- SOLID black shoes with black socks (mid-calf or higher) or SOLID black sandals
Olympics Social - Monday, November 5 at KIS Cafeteria
KIS Band Advanced and Beginning Band students are invited to participate in this optional social event featuring Olympics-themed games and a pizza dinner. Students must be in school uniform. Cost: $5.00 per student. This event is open to KIS Band students only. A permission form is forthcoming.
Itinerary
5:00 pm Arrive at KIS cafeteria. Sign in on door. Review ground rules. Split up into groups.
5:15 pm Games - speed skating, luge
6:00 pm Dinner - pizza, salad, dessert
6:45 pm Games - synchronized swimming
8:00 pm Clean up. Dismissal. Parents must sign students out.
KIS Band Advanced and Beginning Band students are invited to participate in this optional social event featuring Olympics-themed games and a pizza dinner. Students must be in school uniform. Cost: $5.00 per student. This event is open to KIS Band students only. A permission form is forthcoming.
Itinerary
5:00 pm Arrive at KIS cafeteria. Sign in on door. Review ground rules. Split up into groups.
5:15 pm Games - speed skating, luge
6:00 pm Dinner - pizza, salad, dessert
6:45 pm Games - synchronized swimming
8:00 pm Clean up. Dismissal. Parents must sign students out.
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser - Tuesday, November 6 at the Kailua Town Center CPK
Support the KIS Band by eating at CPK Kailua! A portion of the profit made on November 6 (dine-in or take-out) will be donated to the KIS Band to benefit your children. A flyer for this event will be posted below shortly. Valid only at the Kailua CPK.
Support the KIS Band by eating at CPK Kailua! A portion of the profit made on November 6 (dine-in or take-out) will be donated to the KIS Band to benefit your children. A flyer for this event will be posted below shortly. Valid only at the Kailua CPK.
Advanced Band Concert with Chiefess Kamakahelei Band - Saturday, November 10 at Windward Mall
Invite your friends and family to shop and dine while watching a combined concert with Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band at Windward Mall. This is a MANDATORY event for all Advanced Band members.
Itinerary
10:30 am Arrive at KIS in full band uniform. Sign in on door. Set up rehearsal space in cafeteria
11:30 am Joint band rehearsal with Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band.
1:00 pm Eat lunch at KIS
1:30 pm Load instruments onto trucks, leave for Windward Mall
2:30 pm Arrive at mall, unload instruments, set up chairs and stands, warm up
3:30 pm Concert begins
4:15 pm Concert ends. Load instruments onto truck.
4:45 pm Leave for KIS, unload instruments into bandroom.
5:30 pm Debriefing and dismissal.
Uniform
Boys:
Girls:
Invite your friends and family to shop and dine while watching a combined concert with Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band at Windward Mall. This is a MANDATORY event for all Advanced Band members.
Itinerary
10:30 am Arrive at KIS in full band uniform. Sign in on door. Set up rehearsal space in cafeteria
11:30 am Joint band rehearsal with Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band.
1:00 pm Eat lunch at KIS
1:30 pm Load instruments onto trucks, leave for Windward Mall
2:30 pm Arrive at mall, unload instruments, set up chairs and stands, warm up
3:30 pm Concert begins
4:15 pm Concert ends. Load instruments onto truck.
4:45 pm Leave for KIS, unload instruments into bandroom.
5:30 pm Debriefing and dismissal.
Uniform
Boys:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirts (no t-shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, or baggy pants)
- Black socks (mid-calf or higher)
- SOLID black covered shoes
Girls:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt or blouse (shirts must have sleeves; no tank tops, no spaghetti straps, no t-shirts, no crop tops, no sheer shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, baggy pants, or capris) or a solid black skirt that is no shorter than mid-calf length (no slits)
- SOLID black shoes with black socks (mid-calf or higher) or SOLID black sandals
Advanced Band Concert with Kalaheo High School Band - Saturday, November 17 at KIS Cafeteria
We'll be hosting a joint concert with the Kalaheo High School Band. Kalaheo sports, clubs, and activities will also be present in an expo setting to tell incoming students and parents about the programs they have available. More information regarding a joint rehearsal with Kalaheo and itinerary is forthcoming.
Uniform
Boys:
Girls:
We'll be hosting a joint concert with the Kalaheo High School Band. Kalaheo sports, clubs, and activities will also be present in an expo setting to tell incoming students and parents about the programs they have available. More information regarding a joint rehearsal with Kalaheo and itinerary is forthcoming.
Uniform
Boys:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirts (no t-shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, or baggy pants)
- Black socks (mid-calf or higher)
- SOLID black covered shoes
Girls:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt or blouse (shirts must have sleeves; no tank tops, no spaghetti straps, no t-shirts, no crop tops, no sheer shirts)
- Ironed black slacks (no jeans, torn or faded pants, cargo pants, corduroys, bagg pants, or capris) or a solid black skirt that is no shorter than mid-calf length (no slits)
- SOLID black shoes with black socks (mid-calf or higher) or SOLID black sandals
Advanced Band Maui Tour - third deposit due November 23
All information may be found on the Seawind Tours and Travel website: http://www.seawindbandtravel.com/kailuais/maui2019/ DO NOT send payments to the bandroom; all funds and registration will be handled by Seawind.
Payment schedule:
November 23, 2018 - $100.00 per traveler due
December 14, 2018 - $150.00 per traveler due
January 11, 2019 - $150.00 per traveler due
February 8, 2019 - balance due (an invoice will be emailed to you)
All information may be found on the Seawind Tours and Travel website: http://www.seawindbandtravel.com/kailuais/maui2019/ DO NOT send payments to the bandroom; all funds and registration will be handled by Seawind.
Payment schedule:
November 23, 2018 - $100.00 per traveler due
December 14, 2018 - $150.00 per traveler due
January 11, 2019 - $150.00 per traveler due
February 8, 2019 - balance due (an invoice will be emailed to you)
Car Wash Fundraiser - December 1 in front of the KIS Front Office
Help raise funds for the KIS Band by volunteering to wash cars and supervise students during this event. All proceeds will go toward your children's music education. More information will be posted shortly.
Help raise funds for the KIS Band by volunteering to wash cars and supervise students during this event. All proceeds will go toward your children's music education. More information will be posted shortly.
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser - Tuesday, December 4 at the Kailua Town Center CPK
Support the KIS Band by eating at CPK Kailua! A portion of the profit made on December 4 (dine-in or take-out) will be donated to the KIS Band to benefit your children. A flyer for this event will be posted below shortly. Valid only at the Kailua CPK.
Support the KIS Band by eating at CPK Kailua! A portion of the profit made on December 4 (dine-in or take-out) will be donated to the KIS Band to benefit your children. A flyer for this event will be posted below shortly. Valid only at the Kailua CPK.
Winter Concert - Friday, December 14 at the KIS Cafeteria
Come out and watch your child perform in the Winter Concert. Free admission! Chicken shawarma dinner plates, baked goods, and refreshments will be available for purchase. A silent auction will also start before the concert.
Itinerary
4:30 pm Report to KIS Bandroom in full uniform. Students sign in. Take chairs, stands, and percussion equipment to the cafeteria. Set up
equipment in front of stage and in audience section.
5:00 pm Set up instruments, warm up, and tune up in bandroom.
5:15 pm Beginning Band – sound check in cafeteria.
Advanced Band – warm up and tune in bandroom.
5:45 pm Doors open
Beginning Band – remain in seats.
Advanced Band – leave bandroom for cafeteria. Sit quietly at the tables on the side in the front.
6:00 pm Beginning Band performs.
6:15 pm Beginning Band – move to the side tables at the front of the cafeteria.
Advanced Band performs.
7:15 pm Concert ends. Swab and put away instruments in the bandroom. Clean cafeteria and take chairs, stands, and percussion equipment back to the bandroom.
7:30 pm Meet back in bandroom for debriefing.
7:45 pm Dismissal. Parents must sign their child out on the bandroom door.
Uniform
Students must be completely dressed in the uniform set from the beginning of the school year. Failure to do so may result in restriction from performing.
Boys:
Girls:
Come out and watch your child perform in the Winter Concert. Free admission! Chicken shawarma dinner plates, baked goods, and refreshments will be available for purchase. A silent auction will also start before the concert.
Itinerary
4:30 pm Report to KIS Bandroom in full uniform. Students sign in. Take chairs, stands, and percussion equipment to the cafeteria. Set up
equipment in front of stage and in audience section.
5:00 pm Set up instruments, warm up, and tune up in bandroom.
5:15 pm Beginning Band – sound check in cafeteria.
Advanced Band – warm up and tune in bandroom.
5:45 pm Doors open
Beginning Band – remain in seats.
Advanced Band – leave bandroom for cafeteria. Sit quietly at the tables on the side in the front.
6:00 pm Beginning Band performs.
6:15 pm Beginning Band – move to the side tables at the front of the cafeteria.
Advanced Band performs.
7:15 pm Concert ends. Swab and put away instruments in the bandroom. Clean cafeteria and take chairs, stands, and percussion equipment back to the bandroom.
7:30 pm Meet back in bandroom for debriefing.
7:45 pm Dismissal. Parents must sign their child out on the bandroom door.
Uniform
Students must be completely dressed in the uniform set from the beginning of the school year. Failure to do so may result in restriction from performing.
Boys:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt – no t-shirts please
- Ironed black slacks
- Black socks, mid-calf length
- Solid, black covered shoes
Girls:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt or blouse
- Ironed black slacks or solid black skirt (skirt must be mid-calf length or longer)
- Solid black shoes or black sandals
Ongoing Events
Advanced Band Rehearsals - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:25-3:15 pm
Rehearsals will start in the third week of school and take place after school. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Rehearsals will start in the third week of school and take place after school. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Beginning Band Rehearsals - Mondays & Fridays, 2:25-3:00 pm
We are starting up rehearsals in November through December so the two beginning band classes can prepare to perform together in their upcoming concert. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
We are starting up rehearsals in November through December so the two beginning band classes can prepare to perform together in their upcoming concert. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Advanced Band at OBDA Parade of Bands Festival - April 16, 2016 and April 14, 2018
Click on the YouTube video below to view the Advanced Band's performance of "African Dreams" and "Incantations."
Click on the YouTube video below to view the Advanced Band's performance of "Tritsch-Tratsch Polka," "Ammerland," and "Foundry."
145 S. Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734 | (808) 263-1500 x.3071359 | www.kisband.org
