Homecoming Information

Mrs. Borst

We are in need of parent volunteers on Friday.  Please click here to sign up. 

Students – We will be rehearsing outside all week. DRESS FOR THE WEATHER, it has gotten colder.

Friday (10/22) Homecoming Schedule

1:30 – Full marching band performs at District Assembly outside at Stadium
– Drumline and pit will also be performing in one of the high school assemblies earlier in the day. Time TBA

3:45 –  Report time – change into uniform

  • Remember to bring black socks, shoes, band shirt and water bottle !

4:15 – Load the 3 buses 

  • Drop off near railroad tracks on Main Street 
  • All instruments including Percussion and Sousaphones will go on the busses 

5:15 – Parade starts 

  • Parade route begins near railroad tracks on main street and ends on campus

5:45 –  Pizza in cafeteria 

  • Students bring own beverage 

6:20 – Line up outside to march to stadium 

Parade

  • EVERYONE marches in the parade.  
  • This is a very public event and the only time many of our community members will see us.  It is of the utmost importance that we have all band members march with the band for a strong and polished performance.
  • Pit percussion will continue the tradition of passing out candy! 
  • We will alternate between playing the Fight Song and Drumline Cadence
  • If you wish to represent a team or club by wearing your jersey/shirt over the bibbers as you march, please fill out the attached form. https://forms.gle/aYyeBnTz92GQ4Cs97
    • This is ONLY for the parade. Everyone is in full uniform for the game.

Dinner

  • Pizza dinner will be provided for all band members. 
  • If you do not want pizza please plan to bring something else for dinner. Students will need to bring their own beverage.  

Football Game

PREGAME

  • Begins roughly at 6:45. When the Game clock says 8 minutes remaining before the start.
  • Shelby Myers will be conducting the Star Spangled Banner. She is a 2017 Coopersville High School graduate and former drum major. She is currently in her senior year as music education major at Central Michigan University.

HALFTIME

  • The band will be marching our full show for the last time this season.

 

Muskegon Invitational Cancelled Due to Projected Inclement Weather – HS

Mr. VanStrien

Muskegon Invitational Cancelled Due to Projected Inclement Weather

We have some disappointing news to share this morning. The Muskegon Marching Invitational was canceled this morning due to the projected weather forecast. We have spent a lot of time with the director from Muskegon this morning weighing the pros and cons. Here are the factors that went into the decision.

Safety – If we attended the festival and thunderstorms rolled in, we would not have an immediate place for shelter. With construction around Muskegon High School the busses would be out of reach.

Covid Protocol – In the event of thunderstorms, we would not be able to transition inside. Musekgon requires everyone to be masked and we do not currently have the correct PPE for instruments belll covers and playing masks that we would need.

Bussing and Clinicians – With any cancellation we need to give the bus garage notice so they can contact the drivers and change plans. Muskegon also had clinicians set to drive in today and they need time to adjust their schedule as well.

While we are disappointed we can not perform today, we are looking forward to our auditorium show next week and celebrating the fantastic work our students have displayed this year!