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Upcoming Events
Snapraise Fundraiser Meeting #1 - Wednesday, October 16, 1:30-2:15 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Snapraise Fundraiser Meeting #2 - Friday, October 18, 2:30-3:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Our biggest fundraiser of the year starts up in October! Both meetings are MANDATORY for all students. We will be filming the campaign video and kicking off the fundraiser online. Prizes available!
Snapraise Fundraiser Meeting #2 - Friday, October 18, 2:30-3:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Our biggest fundraiser of the year starts up in October! Both meetings are MANDATORY for all students. We will be filming the campaign video and kicking off the fundraiser online. Prizes available!
Advanced Band Hilo Tour - register and deposit due October 18
Advanced Band parents: if you are interested in sending your child on the Hilo Tour, please register online and pay the deposit (mail in check to Seawind, walk-in cash to Seawind, or submit credit card payment online) by October 18. Follow the link on the handout provided at the meeting to register your child online and complete the steps for payment. The username and password for the link are also located at the bottom of the handout. DO NOT send payment to the bandroom or to the school. Inquiries may be directed to Seawind (sonya@seawindtours.com).
Advanced Band parents: if you are interested in sending your child on the Hilo Tour, please register online and pay the deposit (mail in check to Seawind, walk-in cash to Seawind, or submit credit card payment online) by October 18. Follow the link on the handout provided at the meeting to register your child online and complete the steps for payment. The username and password for the link are also located at the bottom of the handout. DO NOT send payment to the bandroom or to the school. Inquiries may be directed to Seawind (sonya@seawindtours.com).
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser - Thursday, October 24, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm at the Kailua CPK
Dine-in or take-out food at CPK and flash the flyer below for the band to earn part of the profit made that day. Valid only at the Kailua CPK.
Dine-in or take-out food at CPK and flash the flyer below for the band to earn part of the profit made that day. Valid only at the Kailua CPK.
| fundraiser_flyer_kailua_intermediate_school.pdf |
Band Photo - Wednesday, October 30, 1:45-3:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Students should bring their band concert uniform (listed below) before school in a labeled bag. They will change into their band uniforms immediately after school and line up to take the photo. Order forms for the group photos will be available if it is provided by the photographer.
Boys:
Girls:
Students should bring their band concert uniform (listed below) before school in a labeled bag. They will change into their band uniforms immediately after school and line up to take the photo. Order forms for the group photos will be available if it is provided by the photographer.
Boys:
- Plain, white long or short sleeved collared shirt (no t-shirts or cut 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, spaghetti straps, t-shirts, cut shirts, or crop tops)
- 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
Band Shirts
Dri-fit band t-shirts and polo shirts will be distributed to students during the month of October. Please do not come to the bandroom to pick up your order, as we have not yet received the shirts yet.
Dri-fit band t-shirts and polo shirts will be distributed to students during the month of October. Please do not come to the bandroom to pick up your order, as we have not yet received the shirts yet.
Band Booster Meeting - Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Over the past 11 years, the boosters have raised enough funds to replace all Advanced Band instruments, 75% of the percussion instruments, and some of the Beginning Band instruments in addition to funding concerts, activities, new music, and instrument repair for your child. Join us to help this parent support group in this effort.
Over the past 11 years, the boosters have raised enough funds to replace all Advanced Band instruments, 75% of the percussion instruments, and some of the Beginning Band instruments in addition to funding concerts, activities, new music, and instrument repair for your child. Join us to help this parent support group in this effort.
Joint Concert with Kailua High School
Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 12 at the KIS Bandroom
Concert: Saturday, November 16 at the Kailua High School Cafeteria
We are performing in conjunction with the Kailua High School Band. A permission form will be distributed at the start of second quarter.
Detailed itinerary for joint concert (November 16)
3:30 pm Students arrive at the Kailua High Bandroom. Sign in on door.
Set up chairs in cafeteria. Take percussion and stands to cafeteria.
Set up instruments in bandroom. Take instruments to cafeteria.
Warm up and tune individually in cafeteria.
4:00 pm KIS Band warms up in cafeteria
4:30 pm KHS Band warms up in cafeteria
5:00 pm Joint band warm up and rehearsal in cafeteria
5:30 pm Dinner and expo
6:00 pm Change into concert uniform. Doors open.
6:30 pm Expo ends. Concert begins. KIS performs.
6:45 pm Switch seats with high school band. High school band performs.
7:00 pm Set up for joint band. Joint band performs.
7:30 pm End concert Put away instruments. Take percussion and stands back to the bandroom. Stack chairs in the cafeteria.
8:00 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents sign students out on Kailua High bandroom door.
Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 12 at the KIS Bandroom
Concert: Saturday, November 16 at the Kailua High School Cafeteria
We are performing in conjunction with the Kailua High School Band. A permission form will be distributed at the start of second quarter.
Detailed itinerary for joint concert (November 16)
3:30 pm Students arrive at the Kailua High Bandroom. Sign in on door.
Set up chairs in cafeteria. Take percussion and stands to cafeteria.
Set up instruments in bandroom. Take instruments to cafeteria.
Warm up and tune individually in cafeteria.
4:00 pm KIS Band warms up in cafeteria
4:30 pm KHS Band warms up in cafeteria
5:00 pm Joint band warm up and rehearsal in cafeteria
5:30 pm Dinner and expo
6:00 pm Change into concert uniform. Doors open.
6:30 pm Expo ends. Concert begins. KIS performs.
6:45 pm Switch seats with high school band. High school band performs.
7:00 pm Set up for joint band. Joint band performs.
7:30 pm End concert Put away instruments. Take percussion and stands back to the bandroom. Stack chairs in the cafeteria.
8:00 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents sign students out on Kailua High bandroom door.
Beginning Band Rehearsals - starts November 18, 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.
Instrument Petting Zoos - Monday & Tuesday, December 2 & 3
Select students from the Advanced Band will be teaching sixth grade students to play their instruments at elementary feeder schools. Students will be notified if they are chosen to go on this field trip based on behavior, musical aptitude, and grades in all classes. A MANDATORY training session for all students going on the petting zoo excursion will be held on November 26 from 3:30-4:30 pm. A permission form will be distributed at the start of the second quarter.
Tuesday, November 26
3:30-4:30 pm Training Group 1 & Group 2 (see below for group assignments) at KIS bandroom
Monday, December 2 (Group 1)
7:15 am Meet at KIS
7:30 am Leave KIS for Maunawili
7:45 am Arrive at Maunawili. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
9:45 am Leave Maunawili for Kaelepulu.
10:00 am Arrive at Kaelepulu. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
11:45 am Leave Kaelepulu for Kainalu.
12:00 pm Arrive at Kainalu. Eat lunch.
12:30 pm Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
2:00 pm Leave Kainalu for KIS.
2:15 pm Arrive at KIS.
Tuesday, December 18 (Group 2)
7:15 am Meet at KIS
7:30 am Leave KIS for ‘Aikahi Elementary.
7:45 am Arrive at ‘Aikahi Elementary. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
9:45 am Leave ‘Aikahi Elementary for Kailua Elementary.
10:00 am Arrive at Kailua Elementary. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
11:45 am Leave Kailua Elementary for Kaohao Elementary.
12:00 pm Arrive at Kaohao. Eat lunch.
12:15 pm Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
2:00 pm Leave Kaohao for KIS.
2:15 pm Arrive at KIS. Advanced Band rehearsal.
Select students from the Advanced Band will be teaching sixth grade students to play their instruments at elementary feeder schools. Students will be notified if they are chosen to go on this field trip based on behavior, musical aptitude, and grades in all classes. A MANDATORY training session for all students going on the petting zoo excursion will be held on November 26 from 3:30-4:30 pm. A permission form will be distributed at the start of the second quarter.
Tuesday, November 26
3:30-4:30 pm Training Group 1 & Group 2 (see below for group assignments) at KIS bandroom
Monday, December 2 (Group 1)
7:15 am Meet at KIS
7:30 am Leave KIS for Maunawili
7:45 am Arrive at Maunawili. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
9:45 am Leave Maunawili for Kaelepulu.
10:00 am Arrive at Kaelepulu. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
11:45 am Leave Kaelepulu for Kainalu.
12:00 pm Arrive at Kainalu. Eat lunch.
12:30 pm Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
2:00 pm Leave Kainalu for KIS.
2:15 pm Arrive at KIS.
Tuesday, December 18 (Group 2)
7:15 am Meet at KIS
7:30 am Leave KIS for ‘Aikahi Elementary.
7:45 am Arrive at ‘Aikahi Elementary. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
9:45 am Leave ‘Aikahi Elementary for Kailua Elementary.
10:00 am Arrive at Kailua Elementary. Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
11:45 am Leave Kailua Elementary for Kaohao Elementary.
12:00 pm Arrive at Kaohao. Eat lunch.
12:15 pm Set up and do instrument petting zoo.
2:00 pm Leave Kaohao for KIS.
2:15 pm Arrive at KIS. Advanced Band rehearsal.
Winter Concert - Sunday, December 15 (tentative) at Castle High School Auditorium
Join us for a night of music as we debut our Beginning Band and feature our Advanced Band. Admission is FREE, so please come to support your child. A silent auction will be hosted in the foyer with all proceeds benefiting the band. More information will be posted shortly.
Join us for a night of music as we debut our Beginning Band and feature our Advanced Band. Admission is FREE, so please come to support your child. A silent auction will be hosted in the foyer with all proceeds benefiting the band. More information will be posted shortly.
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