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.
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
