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IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION CONCERNING
BAND TRIP/CONTEST TO SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS/HURRICANE HARBOR

1. WHEN? The Dan F. Long Symphonic & Concert 1 Bands will compete at a contest on Thursday, May 5 in conjunction with a trip to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor on Friday, June 3, 2011.  (Concert 2 does not participate.)

2. WHERE? The contest portion is to be held at a site to be announced and possibly followed by a stop at Crystal's Pizza or something similar.  Hurricane Harbor will be in June.

3. REQUIRED? The competition, yes.

 

4. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

A student must pass all classes (according to No Pass/No Play) during the THIRD NINE WEEK PERIOD in order to be eligible*. Students who receive an Incomplete (I) in any subject will be ineligible until the "I" is replaced with a passing grade. This must be done before the trip.  (A student who fails a class on the Third Nine Weeks report can regain eligibility on Progress Report 4A.)

Symphonic & Concert 1 Band members must attend all scheduled practices and performances during the semester.

 

5. SHOULD INELIGIBLE STUDENTS PAY FOR THE TRIP?

Yes. If an ineligible student becomes eligible, he will have to pay anyway. If a student becomes ineligible and has paid part or all of their trip, a refund will be issued. Fund raising profit will not be refunded to ineligible students.

6. WHAT IS NOT PAID ON THE TRIP?

Lunch, supper, snacks.


7. HOW MUCH DOES THE TRIP COST AND HOW MUCH IS OWED?

All Concert & Symphonic Band members pay a maximum $75 (fees are not definite at this time).  Fees will be due no later than May 6.
A balance due sheet will be sent home a few times during the year.  Please pay any balance due as soon as possible. A complete itinerary and details of the trip will be available for you in April.
SIX FLAGS/HURRICANE HARBOR BAND TRIP GENERAL INFORMATION PACKET

The info packet linked below was passed-out to 7th & 8th grade band members (who may attend the trip) during late April.  The cover sheet is personalized for each student and not shown.  Parents must sign the slip at the bottom of the cover page and students must return it in order to sign-up for a bus. 

Click here for the 2010 Six Flags Handout.  

   

2010 BEACH WITHIN REACH...MAY 2010

  • Symphonic Band received Division I/Superior Rating
  • Concert Band received Division I/Superior Rating

2009 BEACH WITHIN REACH...MAY 2009

  • Event cancelled due to N1H1-Swine Flu.
     

2008 BEACH WITHIN REACH...MAY 2008

  • Symphonic Band received Division I/Superior Rating
     

2007 DC FESTIVAL CONTEST RESULTS...MAY 4-5, 2007

  • Symhonic Band received three trophies.
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating     (Div. 1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CC 1st Band Trophy
    (3) Outstanding Overall     (Awarded to the most outstanding performance during the two day contest.)
    (4) Outstanding Performer Award:
           Brian Roberts, euphonium
      
  • Concert Band received two trophies.
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating     (Div.1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CC 2nd Band Trophy
     

2006 DC FESTIVAL CONTEST RESULTS...MAY 5-6, 2006

  • Symhonic Band
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating Trophy     (Div. 1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CC 1st Band Trophy
    (3) Outstanding Soloist Awards:
          Sean Jasper, flute (all three judges)
       
  • Concert Band
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating Trophy     (Div.1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CC 2nd Band Trophy
      

2005 DC FESTIVAL CONTEST RESULTS...MAY 6-7, 2005

  • Symhonic Band
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating Trophy     (Div. 1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) 1st Runner-Up Best In Class CCC 1st Band Trophy
    (3) Outstanding Soloist Awards:
          (a) Philip Black, trumpet
          (b) David Cantu, trumpet
          (c) Sean Jasper, flute
          (d) Natalia Gutierrez, bassoon
       
  • Concert Band
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating Trophy     (Div.1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CCC 2nd Band Trophy
      

2004 DC FESTIVAL CONTEST RESULTS...MAY 14-15, 2004

  • Symhonic Band
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating Trophy     (Div. 1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CCC 1st Band Trophy
       
  • Concert Band
    (1) Division II/Excellent Rating Trophy
      

2003 DC FESTIVAL CONTEST RESULTS...MAY 9-10, 2003

  • Symhonic Band received three trophies.
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating     (Div. 1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CCC 1st Band Trophy
    (3) Outstanding Overall     (Awarded to the most outstanding performance during the two day contest.  A total of 24 groups performed from various middle schools and high schools.)
      
  • Concert Band received two trophies.
    (1) Division I/Superior Rating     (Div.1 rating awarded by all three judges)
    (2) Best In Class CCC 2nd Band Trophy