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2024 Bandtober Competitions & Games

Wednesday, October 9
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Saturday, October 19th
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Knight Brigade Calendar

Hear ye, hear ye! We will be adding to this calendar regularly.
All of the below items will require time, planning, patience and volunteers.
The brigade will needs a lot of help to pull off a successful marching season!

Camps

Contests

Football Games

Special Events

PLEASE NOTE:
Rehearsals are mandatory.
Communication must be made ASAP to Ms. Holley (aholley@ems-isd.net) to communicate absences/conflicts.
Be specific with student name, dates, and reason for absence. Attendance will impact participation level.
Students are expected to attend extra practice to catch up on material missed with a student leader.

Knight Brigade Summer Camp Schedule

DATE EVENT SCHEDULE
July 22 EMHS Band Camp
(ALL guard, percussion, woodwind, brass students)
7:00-11:00a – outside
11:00-12:00p – lunch (bring lunch daily. No leaving)
12:00-4:00p – inside
July 23 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-11:00a – outside
11:00-12:00p – lunch (bring lunch daily. No leaving)
12:00-4:00p – inside
July 24 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-11:00a – outside
11:00-12:00p – lunch (bring lunch daily. No leaving)
12:00-4:00p – inside
July 25 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-11:00a – outside
11:00-12:00p – lunch (bring lunch daily. No leaving)
12:00-4:00p – inside
July 26 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-11:00a – outside
11:00-12:00p – lunch (bring lunch daily. No leaving)
12:00-4:00p – inside
July 29 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-11:00a – outside
11:00-12:00p – lunch (bring lunch daily. No leaving)
12:00-4:00p – inside
July 30 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-10:00a – outside
11:00-12:00p – lunch (bring lunch daily. No leaving)
12:00-4:00p – inside
July 31 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-10:00a – outside
10:00-12:00p – inside masterclass
dismissed for lunch and afternoon
6:00-8:00p – outside
August 1 EMHS Band Camp & Knight Rally Performance 7:00-10:00a – outside
10:00-12:00p – inside masterclass
6:00-7:00p – inside music
7:00-8:00p – Knight Rally Performance @ Stadium
(EMHS Ribbon Cutting – Fanfare and Fight Song, Alma Mater, Star Spangled Banner (possibly), and cadences)
August 2 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-10:00a – outside
10:00-12:00p – inside masterclass
Dismissed for lunch and afternoon
6:00-8:00p – outside
August 5 District Convocation & EMHS Band Camp Morning – Rehearsal and Performance for Convocation at CTHS – schedule TBD
(Convocation – Fanfare and Processional)
6:00-8:00p – outside @ EMHS Band Grid
August 6 EMHS Band Camp 6:00-8:00p – outside @ EMHS Band Grid
August 7 EMHS Band Camp 7:00-10:00a – outside
6:00-8:00p – outside
August 8 EMHS Band Camp
Golden Order Campus Tour
7:00-10:00 – outside
12:00-3:00p – Golden Order leading campus tours
6:00-8:00p – Knighting Ceremony in the Stadium
(Knighting Ceremony – Fanfare/Fight Song, Alma Mater, Cadences – Pop Tunes)
Invite your family and friends. Community please come!
August 9 EMHS Band Camp FanPledge Fundraiser 6:00-7:00p – outside
7:00-8:00p – inside
August 10 Clash of the Knights Kickoff & March-a-thon 8:00a – Band Hall
9:00-10:00a – Stadium
10:00-10:45a – March-a-thon
11:00a – Dismissal
(Clash of the Knights – Fanfare/Fight Song, Alma Mater,  Star Spangled Banner, Cadences – Pop Tunes)
August 12 First Day of School Band will meet at 8am
(First Day of School Pep – Fanfare/Fight Song,  Cadences , Pop Tunes)
August 13 Daily Morning Rehearsals Begin 7:00-8:30am – Daily

Knight Brigade Home and Away Games

DATE TITLE INFO
August 30 Knights vs Jacksboro @ EMHS Drill Team Tune: Runaway Baby
September 6 Knights vs Grandview @ Grandview Drill Team Tune: Runaway Baby
September 13 Knights vs Paradise @ EMHS Drill Team Tune: Shut Up and Dance
September 20 Knights vs Ferris @ Ferris Drill Team Tune: Shut Up and Dance
September 27 Knights vs Benbrook @ EMHS Drill Team Tune: Don’t Stop the Music
October 11 Knights vs Brock @ Brock Drill Team Tune: Don’t Stop the Music
October 18 Knights vs Burkburnett @ Burkburnett Drill Team Tune: Don’t Stop the Music
October 25 Knights vs Bridgeport @ EMHS Drill Team Tune: Thriller
November 1 Knights vs Mineral Wells @ Mineral Wells Drill Team Tune: Pompeii
November 8 Knights vs Graham @ EMHS Drill Team Tune: Pompeii

Knight Brigade Contest Dates

DATE TITLE INFO
September 28 US Bands Saginaw Contest Location: Saginaw High School
October 5 Aubrey Marching Contest Location: Aubrey High School
October 9 EMS Band Expo Location: Chisholm Trail High School
October 19 UIL Region Marching Contest Location: Springtown High School
November 2 UIL Area Marching Contest Location: Pflugerville Stadium

Help Supply the Kingdom!

The Royal Court has been building a list to make sure the New Knights have what they need. We found ourselves in short supply on some of these items and are looking for the kingdom’s support. Please visit our Amazon wishlist to help in this endeavor.

Want to be a Community Sponsor?

Pledge thy patronage as a corporate sponsor in this, our maiden year, showcasing thy dedication to nurturing arts education and the growth of our youth, whilst basking in prominent acknowledgment and renown amidst our community.

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  4. That is all it takes.

We NEED Volunteers?

It takes an village to manage all the moving parts of a high school marching band. To put it simply, we need your help. Please subscribe to the groups where you feel you might be able to lend your support.

Merchandise

Another Way to Support the Band!

The items in the order form to the right are representations of the products that will be ordered. Image and style although similar are subject to change.

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