Upcoming Events
Snapraise Fundraiser - NOW through December 12
It's our first crowdfunding project! Donate by clicking on this link: www.snap-raise.com/fundraisers/kailua-intermediate-school-band-2018 and leave a shoutout for your favorite KIS Band members after donating. Please share this link with friends, family, and local businesses via social media.
It's our first crowdfunding project! Donate by clicking on this link: www.snap-raise.com/fundraisers/kailua-intermediate-school-band-2018 and leave a shoutout for your favorite KIS Band members after donating. Please share this link with friends, family, and local businesses via social media.
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.
Itinerary for November 17
3:30 pm Students arrive at KIS Bandroom. Sign in on the 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 Joint band warm up and rehearsal in cafeteria
4:30 pm KHS Band warm up in cafeteria
5:00 pm KIS Band warm up 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 cafeteria.
8:00 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents sign students out on KIS Bandroom door.
Uniform for November 17
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.
Itinerary for November 17
3:30 pm Students arrive at KIS Bandroom. Sign in on the 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 Joint band warm up and rehearsal in cafeteria
4:30 pm KHS Band warm up in cafeteria
5:00 pm KIS Band warm up 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 cafeteria.
8:00 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents sign students out on KIS Bandroom door.
Uniform for November 17
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)
Panda Express Fundraiser - November 27
Eat at Panda Express Kailua (next to Hamakua Safeway) to support the KIS Band. You must show a flyer (below) for a portion of the profit to go toward the band. This fundraiser lasts all day.
Eat at Panda Express Kailua (next to Hamakua Safeway) to support the KIS Band. You must show a flyer (below) for a portion of the profit to go toward the band. This fundraiser lasts all day.
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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.
Band Booster Meeting - Monday, December 3, 5:30 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!
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.
Band Wishlists
We are in need of instruments! Our last saxophone, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba has been handed out to the students, so we're left with no spares! If you have any of the following instruments (used or new) that you'd like to donate to our band, please notify Mrs. Liou at kliou@kis.k12.hi.us.
We are in need of instruments! Our last saxophone, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba has been handed out to the students, so we're left with no spares! If you have any of the following instruments (used or new) that you'd like to donate to our band, please notify Mrs. Liou at kliou@kis.k12.hi.us.
- flute
- oboe
- bassoon
- Bb clarinet, bass clarinet
- alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Bb trumpet
- horn
- trombone
- euphonium
- tuba
- bell kits
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
