AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7-27-2026

AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7-27-2026

GREETINGS, BAND FAMILY! We have summer camp officially underway, and our kids are doing AMAZING! Our rehearsals have been super positive and fun (and hot), and we are so excited to go beyond this year with our new show!

Here are some important updates for the week. NOTICE: THE SCHEDULE IS CHANGING SLIGHTLY NEXT WEEK. READ BELOW.

PHYSICALS AND RANKONE: IMPORTANT! All students MUST have an athletic physical on file with the band directors no later than the first day of summer camp, which was today. Without the physical, you will not be allowed to participate outside with the rest of the team. Go to this link for more information: https://www.atascocitaband.com/physicals-and-rankone-for-marching-band.html#/ 

BAND CALENDAR: Make sure to review the schedule below. The calendar on the band website also shows details - syncing it to your phone is the best option:
https://www.atascocitaband.com/calendar.html#/

NEW RANK ONE UPDATE: New this year: Parents are required to create a RankOne account and to complete district/campus required forms through Rank One.

Please double check and confirm you have completed the following forms:

• Emergency Card
• HISD/UIL Signature Page
• Personal Equipment & Helmet Form
• Humble ISD Sportsmanship Policy
• UIL PAPF Eligibility Form (New 2026)

For questions about the specific forms or you’re if unsure they have uploaded, please contact the Campus Athletic Directors. If you are unable to contact the athletic directors, please email Mr. Dolehanty.
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July 27-31: Summer Camp Week One, 7am to 4pm

• 7am to 10am - practice field, outdoor marching (day one is inside)
  • 10:00-12:00 masterclasses with teachers
  • 12:00-1:00 lunch
  • 1:00-2:00 small sections with leadership
  • 2:00-3:00 large section with drum majors
  • 3:00-4:00 full band with band directors
  • There will be a lunch break during the day. The directors recommend that all band students bring their own lunch so that you do not have to go off campus.
  • This year, we WILL ALLOW students to go off campus for lunch, as long as all students are back in time for the next session.
    
    

August 3-7: Summer Camp Week Two

• THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE SCHEDULE. We have just received our responsibilities for professional development, and the band directors are required to attend our development on Monday and Tuesday. Therefore, the schedule for Monday and Tuesday will be different.
  • Monday and Tuesday, the time has changed to 1:30pm to 8:30pm
  • Instead of Boosters providing the meal plan pre purchased meals during lunchtimes these days, they will provide the meals during dinnertime instead. 
  • The Monday and Tuesday schedule will be:
    • 1:30 to 2:30 Big sections - woodwind, brass, color guard, percussion
    • 2:30 to 4:30 Full Band Combined rehearsal inside
    • 4:30 to 5:30 Early Dinner
    • 5:30 to 8:30 Drill Learning Outside
• For Wednesday, Thursday, the schedule changes back to 7am to 4pm. On Tuesday night after rehearsal, band students will go home, clean up, go to bed right away, and then wake up the next morning. It’s not ideal, but we will need the time for preparation purposes for our performance.
• August 7 Friday, the schedule is shortened. 7AM to 12PM. Then we have a showcase that night. Lunch will not be provided this day since the students will release early.

August 7 AMB Showcase: On that Friday, we will showcase to our family, friends, and constituents the results of our summer camp work. Our marching band will demonstrate marching basics, music basics, show music, drumline cadences, drill team dance music, and so much more.

• The showcase starts at 7PM.
• AMB students will have a break after summer camp ends that Friday, and will then return to the band hall by 5:30PM to prepare for the showcase.
• The Band Boosters will be at the showcase to provide a lot of information to all students and parents for the year.