Information below is not current for the 2011-12 school year.

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 GRADING 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 Thir Nine Weeks report card may 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 after paying, a refund will be issued.

6. WHAT IS NOT PAID ON THE TRIP?
Lunch, supper, snacks.

7. HOW MUCH DOES THE TRIP COST AND HOW MUCH IS OWED?
All Concert1 & Symphonic members pay a maximum $75. Fee are NOT definite at this time. Fees will be due no later than May 6.

A balance due sheet will be posted in the band hall (by ID number) and also on this web site under the accounts menu. A complete itinerary and details of the trip will be available 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.  

   
CONTEST RESULTS

2011 ARTS EDUCATION DAYS, STATE CAPITOL, AUSTIN, TX, MARCH 7-8, 2011

  • Wind Symphony performed at the Texas State Capitol. Non-competitive event.

2010 BEACH WITHIN REACH...MAY 2010

  • Wind Symphony received Division I/Superior Rating
  • Symphonic 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

  • Wind Symphony received Division I/Superior Rating
     

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

  • Wind Symphony 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
      
  • Symphonic 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

  • Wind Symphony
    (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)
       
  • Symphonic 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

  • Wind Symphony
    (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
       
  • Symphonic 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

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

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

  • Wind Symphony 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.)
      
  • Symphonic 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