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AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7-27-2026

7/28/2026

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.

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.

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AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7-13-2026

7/13/2026

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AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7-13-2026

Greetings Eagle Family! We have a few weeks left until everyone returns back from vacation to join us for our 2026 Marching Season. Celebrating 20 years of marching arts history at our high school, this is going to be an absolutely exciting time for our young marchers, as they are all going to make tremendous history this year with our amazing marching band.

The percussion section and color guard have already been hard at work developing skills and learning parts of the show. They continue to impress us every day!

LEADERSHIP TEAM: For the leadership camp this week, please click the following link to submit a medical release required by the USBands team:
https://form.jotform.com/250406959023052

ALSO… leadership team, you will need to bring your instruments for some of these days. And there are some items that you will need. Go to the following link to review everything you need to know about Thursday and Friday specifically:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CO-VaXVsl1Bx9-oXoPe_6CZUd74PM6a4Z7qSNb7mLnc/edit?tab=t.0

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, July 28. 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#/

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#/

July 13-17: Percussion and color guard continue, 8am to 3pm.
Leadership Week is mandatory for the full leadership team. This is only for students on the full leadership team.

July 14: Leadership Day with Frank Troyka runs from 9AM to 12PM.
July 15: Preparation Day with Mr. Best at AHS runs from 9AM to 4PM, wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes
July 16: Blue Devils Leadership Camp
- Check-in starts at 9:00AM at Humble High School. Lunch is provided.
- Closes at 5:00.
July 17: Blue Devils Leadership Camp and a DCI Performance located in Katy, Texas.
- Arrive at AHS 9:30AM to depart to Legacy Stadium
- DCI Show ends at 11:00PM, arrive at AHS by 12:00am

July 20-24: Freshman begin, and welcome back full band!

Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 20th-22nd: Color Guard, Percussion, and All Freshman woodwind and brass
- 9th graders and leadership team, you will need an instrument for these three days. If you don’t have one, we will check one out to you.
- We suggest that all students bring their own lunch - there will be a lunch break between 11am to 12pm.
- We will allow students to go off campus for lunch, as long as all students are back in time for the next session.
- We will not be going outside, but tennis shoes are required.
- All leadership team will be required for these dates.
Thursday and Friday 23-24th: Welcome Back Camp 8am to 3pm
- This week will welcome back everyone 9th through 12th grade band students in the band hall. All activities will be inside. Use this week to secure your athletic physical if you have not already done so.
- The Friday 24th is Freshman Fish Camp from 8am to 11am. We will not have 9th graders with us for the first part of our day this day. We will use this time to revisit old stand music for the purpose of the fish camp pep rally. (don’t worry - we will be learning new stuff too, just not on this day)
- 9th graders once your fish camp is complete at 11am, it will be lunch time. Join us for lunch, and then return back to band for the rest of the day until 3pm.
- Welcome back camp hours are 8AM to 3PM. Lunch at 11:00am.
- 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.

July 27-31: Summer Camp Week One, 7am to 4pm

Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 20th-22nd: Color Guard, Percussion, and All Freshman woodwind and brass
Thursday and Friday 23-24th: Welcome Back Camp 8am to 3pm
- We will start going outside day one on Monday. All students will need their physicals submitted by that day. Students without physicals submitted will not be permitted to participate (it’s state law).
- The general events of the camp will be as follows:
  - 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 One, 7am to 4pm

Repeat of the last week, except this week we learn drill on the field and the activities change.
August 7, the schedule is shortened. 7AM to 12PM. Then we have a showcase that night.

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 6PM 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.

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AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7/1/2026

7/1/2026

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AMB WEEKLY UPDATE 7/1/2026

Greetings Eagle family! We are getting ready to welcome everyone back for another year of AMB! And it’s not just any new year - it’s our 20th year anniversary! And we are playing the most exciting show music we’ve ever had, and our kids are about to have the most unforgettable marching band experience yet!

This year, the AMB is GOING BEYOND!

https://youtu.be/D7rguJLkupA

ACTION ITEM: Join Cut Time!

If you have been receiving Cuttime notifications and login information, you more than likely already have a Cuttime Account.
If you have not been receiving Cuttime notifications, please go to the following link to create a Cuttime account. The link is active for the next 24 hours. (I can reactivate a new link at any time.)
If you already have an account, you might be able to click the link below to verify that your account information is accurate.
- https://app.gocuttime.com/sr/BR86TTRH

ACTION ITEM: Join the BAND APP!

The Band App will be used for the 2026-2027 season for regular updates and quick communication.
To join, you must download the BAND App on your phone, create an account using your email or Google account, scan the provided QR code to join the Band Class, and wait for Admin Approval.
Or, join using the link: https://band.us/n/abadbb41j48an

ACTION ITEM: Athletic Physical is Required to Participate

If you already turned in your athletic physical for the marching season, sweet! If you are still working on that, just know that all band students must obtain an athletic physical to participate in band activities outside. More information can be found here: https://www.atascocitaband.com/physicals-and-rankone-for-marching-band.html#/

FINANCIAL DEADLINES!

The hard deadline to purchase the required Woodwind and Brass Performer Package was June 1.

The total cost of this package was $295.
If you purchased your items, you got a spot on the field. Yay!
If you did not purchase your June 1st items, you will be unable to perform on the field. You can still participate with the band at games, you will just be unable to join us on the field as we should all have matching uniform tops and joggers.
This required package includes the Ultimate Drill Book Subscription ($20), Digital Performance Top ($70), Red Band Polo Shirt ($30), Black Joggers ($30), DSI Crossover Black Marching Shoes ($75), Band Shorts ($20), and Drifit Show Shirt ($20).
The DSI MTX Crossover Shoe is designed specifically for marching turns on turf and must be paid for by June 1, 2026
Annual Band Dues are $350 and must be paid by August 20.
A monthly payment plan is available for band dues.

If you need to purchase your required items, go to the following links:

Returning Member Packages: https://2026-2027-returning-required-items.cheddarup.com/
New Member Packages: https://2026-2027-new-members-required-items.cheddarup.com/
Color Guard Packages: https://2026-2027-color-guard.cheddarup.com/
Percussion Add-On: https://2026-2027-percussion.cheddarup.com/
Jazz Band Add-On: https://2026-2027-jazz.cheddarup.com/
Game Day Meal Plan (optional): https://2026-2027-game-day-meals.cheddarup.com/
Annual Dues (due August 20th) https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-2027-dues/items

Summer Band Camp 2026 Schedule

July 6-10, July 13-15, & July 20-22: Percussion and Color Guard Camp will run from 8AM to 3PM.
July 14-17: Leadership Week is mandatory for the full leadership team.
- July 14: Leadership Day with Frank Troyka runs from 9AM to 12PM.
- July 15: Preparation Day with Mr. Best at AHS runs from 9AM to 4PM, and students must bring tennis shoes to march in.
- July 16: Blue Devils Leadership Camp.
- July 17: Blue Devils Leadership Camp and a DCI Performance located in Katy, Texas.
July 20-22: 9th Grade Woodwind and Brass Camp runs from 8AM to 3PM.
- Any student who is an incoming freshman, please join us Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to get an early start on our band music and band traditions.
July 23-24 & July 27-31: Summer Camp Welcome Back and Week 1 for all AMB students runs from 7AM to 4PM.
August 3-7: Summer Camp Week 2 for all AMB students runs from 7AM to 4PM.

AMB Marching Band Showcase 2026

The end-of-camp AMB Showcase performance will take place on August 7, 2026.
The show starts at 7PM.
The event will be held in the Atascocita High School competition gym, located at 13300 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346.
Admission to the showcase is free.

Ultimate Drill Book Subscription

Part of the student’s June 1st required purchases was a subscription to the cell phone app we use to teach our drill to students. It requires for students to have a cell phone that they can open the app and locate their drill spot and receive real-time instructions from directors, marching techs, body movement choreographers, and more.
The app Ultimate Drill Book is available on Android and Apple devices. We will instruct students on how to use it once we reach the UIL official drill start date of August 1st.
If your child does not have a phone, it’s okay. We will provide them with the paper version of the drill. It will not have a lot of the real-time instructions on there, but they will be able to still receive the necessary information required to perform.
We do recommend in this case that our band students have some sort of electronic device on the field. If you have an old Android or Apple phone laying around somewhere for just the sole purpose of drill learning after school, that would be ideal. Otherwise, we will issue out the paper versions to those students as an alternative.

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