Hewitt-Trussville High School Band
2025-26 School Year
Informational Meeting
Welcome!
Mark Knauss
Director
mark.knauss@trussvillecityschools.com
AJ Adair
Associate Director &
Director of Percussion
jerry.adair@trussvillecityschools.com
Shannon Moore
Associate Director
shannon.moore@trussvillecityschools.com
hewittband.com
Overview: A Year in High School Band…
SUMMER:
FALL:
WINTER:
SPRING:
Staying In the Loop
Band App
Summer Details
Percussion & Auxiliary Camp: July 14–18
Rookie Camp (New Members): July 14–18
Band Registration Day: July 19
Full Band Camp: July 21–25, July 28–31
Rockathon Fundraiser & Kickoff: August 1
After-School Rehearsal Schedule:
Mondays – 3:30–5:30 PM
Tuesdays – 3:30–5:30 PM
Thursdays – 2:30–5:30 PM
Summer Details, cont.
HTHS Band Registration Day:
Band Camp, 8am-5pm:
Rock-a-Thon
BAND CAMP
HTHS Band Registration Day
***PARENT & STUDENT MUST ATTEND***
9am-11am Seniors
10am-12pm Juniors
12pm-2pm Sophomores
2pm-4pm Freshman
Last Name A-M 2-3pm
Last Name N-Z 3-4pm
*All students must report by 4pm
Auxiliary does not need to attend unless they are also in band and need to order formal wear.
HTHS Band Registration Day - Approximate Costs
*Formal Wear/Marching Band Items will need to be purchased via credit card on the day of Band Registration
Rock-a-Thon
Marching Band Calendar Overview
Performances & Games
All rehearsals and performances are required - please plan ahead!
Just like any team, we need everyone to be here!
*If your student will be absent from practice or you have a conflict with any dates, please email Mr. Knauss
August
September
October
Postseason
On home game days, the band room remains open after school. Students have the option to stay at school before their call time. A meal will be provided at no cost thanks to the generosity of First Methodist Church of Trussville!
Staying after school is not required, but a great option for our younger students who don’t drive.
Student Leadership
We have a fantastic team of Student Leaders who will help guide New Members through the transition into High School Band!
Volunteering!
A band program relies on parent involvement. Throughout the year we’ll have many Volunteer needs,
and we need YOU!
Parents are expected
to work at least 3 events.
Volunteer needs will be sent in Newsletters, BandApp, and posted on our website. Thank you in advance for all of your support!
What is TMI?
The Trussville Marching Invitational (TMI) is a band competition hosted by the TCS Band Foundation.
TMI serves our music community as one of the finest competitive marching events in the state. We bring in high caliber judges to give quality educational feedback to performing ensembles.
We are very proud of the experience we provide as the host school. Our goal is to make this a fun, educational, organized, professional, enjoyable day for all participating bands and spectators.
Gadsden Music Partnership
We have a great partnership with Gadsden Music!
A Gadsden Music representative visits the high school every Tuesday morning to assist with simple repairs.
Any repairs that require an instrument going into the shop are paid by the student/family.
If you borrow a school instrument that needs significant repairs, the student/family may be asked to cover the cost if due to negligence (dropping, lack of appropriate maintenance/care)
HTHS Band Fees
Band Camp
Instructional Staff
Uniform Maintenance/Cleaning
Class Fees
Bus Transportation & Metro Trucks
Music/Copyright/Drill Writing/Props
Additional Expenses to Consider:
Marching Shoes/Undergarments
Formal Wear/Concert Black
Hair/Makeup Accessories
Instrument Rental
All-State/District Audition Fees
Indoor Percussion
Class Fees:
Band Fee - $50
Jazz - $25
Band Fee - $400 (expected for 2025-26)
Travel costs……..
Multiple fundraising opportunities are offered throughout the year!
The district is transitioning to a new fee payment system once this school year ends. We will be using My School Fees, similar to My School Bucks being used for lunch accounts. You will be able to view and pay your student’s account with all course, extracurricular, and other fees due. Cash or check payments will still be accepted. More information will be provided at a later date.
Making Payments to HTHS Band
School Fee Portal
Check or Cash
School Owned Instruments
Available for pickup at the end of the meeting with Mrs. Moore!
Signature required at bottom of the form before taking home
If you do not wish to take instruments home today, they will be delivered to the middle school for summer pickup
$100 Rental Fee (for the year)
Applies to percussion, no form required
Due Friday, August 29th 2025
No payment due today
Payable online at school fee portal, OR
check/cash to HTHS Band
More Information to Come!
*Updates will be sent home/posted online after the TCS Performing Arts Calendar Meeting!
Questions?