Upcoming Events
Advanced Band Maui Tour Informational Meeting - Tuesday, September 18, 6:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
If you are interested in sending your child on the Advanced Band tour this school year, please join us for this informational meeting. A representative from Seawind Tours and Travel will be present to go over the itinerary, cost, and answer any questions.
If you are interested in sending your child on the Advanced Band tour this school year, please join us for this informational meeting. A representative from Seawind Tours and Travel will be present to go over the itinerary, cost, and answer any questions.
Band Booster Meeting - Tuesday, September 18, 6:45 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 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.
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.
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
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.3051459 | www.kisband.org
