Hamilton Southeastern High School has a rich set of band programs including four concert bands, jazz band, pep band, marching band and winter programs for both percussion and guard. The concert bands are a class the students take during the day while the other ensembles are extracurricular activities.
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There are many opportunities to offset fees throughout the year. You can work concessions at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center this summer, sign up for the Scrip Program, and volunteer in other ways to receive credits toward your fees.
If you would like more information, please contact Anita Glaze at vice-president@hsehsbands.com
If you want to know what's happening with the HSE HS Band and Guard programs, these meetings are important to attend. You will learn what and how the parents help support all the programs. Please plan to attend this one hour meeting. The new schedule of Band Parents Meetings will be published soon.
Parent volunteers are vital to a successful Marching Band season. Without parent volunteers, MANY activities can not happen, including competitions, football games, etc. You can volunteer to be a committee lead or jump in and help with the pit crew (moving instruments on and off the field), it’s totally up to what interests you.
REMINDER! In order for any Band Parent to volunteer for the 2018 Marching Band Season, a current Background Check MUST be on file with the HSE schools. Visit the http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/parents/volunteering.aspx for information.
If you're not sure of the status of your background check, contact Kara Bell @ volunteer@hsehsbands.com
Concert Band
Please open the two PDF files below to view the schedule and site information. If you have any question, please direct them to Mr. Niemiec mniemiec@hse.k12.in.us.
Winter Percussion
On Thursday evening, HIPE performed the Way of the Warrior for the last time. We faced many challenges and obstacles throughout the season with sicknesses and injuries, so it was only fitting we face one more right before performance. After being caught in a down pour while transiting from the parking lot to the arena, and nearly losing our synth cart to a pond, the students soaking wet gave it their all one last time. Though there were slips and falls, the performance had energy and emotion. Although we did not advance to the next round, we are all proud of what we accomplished in only our 2nd year as a marching style ensemble. That evening we celebrated the season at City Barbeque. The next day we had an opportunity to take in the Air Force Museum, play games at Scene 75 Entertainment Center, and to watch the Independent World groups as well as A class Finals. A special thank you to all of the parents who made the trip with us and were there to help every step of the way. Another thank you to all of the parents who were there all season supporting their students and the group. Thank you to all of our seniors who have dedicated so much over the years, and congratulations to all of the students for your accomplishments this season. Now we look to the future as we prepare for RCG 2017!!
Alan Frye
Congratulations to Daniel Mackenzie and Derek Haag who competed over the weekend at the Indiana Percussion Association's Solo and Ensemble contest at IPA clinic day. Daniel earned 2nd place in rudimental snare, while Derek finished 3rd in marimba. Way to go!!
Winter Guard
Congratulations to the HSE Winter Guard. They were awarded 1st Place this weekend at their last regular season contest!!! The staff was very happy for our students to be recognized for their hard work.
The parent prop team and the parent support in the stands has been tremendous this year.
We have two weeks to prepare for State Prelims which occurs on Saturday, March 11, Center Grove High School. We perform 2nd in Open Class and perform at 5:01pm.
The HSE Winterguard participated in their first IHSCGA contest on Saturday at Mount Vernon High School. The debut of their show “Remembrance” was well received with the audience and judges. HSE placed 2nd overall in Open Class. HSE won the movement caption! The staff would like to thank all the parents that came out to watch and help. This year’s guard is only going to continue getting better and better!!
This Saturday, the guard will be rehearsing preparing for their second contest on February 11 at Greenfield Central High School.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Marching Band Call Out meeting on May 8th. As discussed during the meeting, the band calendar is chock full of great learning opportunities. Please take note of the following dates and activities:
May 31 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - RCG Rehearsal
June 1 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - RCG Rehearsal
June 1 | Payment Due Date - Early Bird ($682.41) and First Payment Plan ($183.10)
June 4 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - RCG Rehearsal (Movie Night at Hamilton 16)
June 5 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - RCG Rehearsal (Game Night at HSE)
June 6 | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. - RCG Rehearsal
June 6 | 1:00 p.m. - Trip to Mounds State Park
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Your 2018 Royal Guardians Board of Directors
President - Joel Robbins
Vice President - Anita Glaze
Treasurer - Darcy Patch
Secretary - Melissa Shulman
Student Accounts - Jeff Miller