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New Student Orientation - this activity is for students who are upcoming freshman or any other students who have not previously attended this session (such as those who joined the organization after the conclusion of the orientation during the previous year). These sessions are also open to returning students who want to receive a refresher course to improve their basic skills.

August:

Full Day Rehearsals - Full day rehearsals are intense sessions that prepare high school student for the upcoming season. Material will include marching and playing materials for fall season performances.

Band Camp - Band camp is required for all students who wish to march with the high school band. Students have the option to work to offset the cost for the camp, or pay the fee in full. Employment opportunities usually are available through the booster club. However, the booster club is not responsible for securing work opportunities for all students.

November:

ATSSB Barriers - Students who wish to audition for the All-Region band must play the audition material for one of the faculty. This allows the staff to insure that students so are representing our school are prepared sufficiently for a positive experience.

December:

ATSSB Region Band Auditions - Students may choose to audition for the Association of Texas School Bands All-Region band. Audition music is available through the band office, and is posted on the ATSSB web site. Students who wish to audition must sign on the sign-up sheet in the band office before the deadline. In order to be eligible to audition, students must first pass a barrier hearing during the last week of November.

March:

UIL Concert and Sight-reading contest - Both high school and middle school band will participate in this event. Students will perform prepared music as well as sight-read at this event.

April:

Celina Solo and Ensemble Contest - All students are highly encouraged to participate in this event. Students will play an appropriate solo, chosen by the director or private teacher with an accompanist. Students may choose to pay an accompanist fee and use the provided accompanist, or students may use their own accompanist. The director must approve all accompanists. Participation in CSEC may count toward the final exam grade. Students who receive a first division rating receive a grade of 100 for the solo portion of the final exam. Students who receive a second division rating will receive a 90 for the solo portion of the final exam. Students who do not perform in the CSEC will be allowed to play their solo for the class in order to receive the solo portion of the final exam grade.

May:

Awards Receptions - The Celina band boosters sponsor a reception for the purpose of honoring band students. Students are expected to attend and parents are encouraged to join us as we honor their students. Dress for the banquet is as follows: Young ladies will need to be in skirts or dresses. Gentlemen should have slacks, dress shirt, and a necktie. Neither girls nor boys should wear t-shirts, tennis shoes, or denim. Parents, please make sure that your son/daughter has the proper attire. If this presents a financial difficulty, please contact the director. Students should understand that this is a formal occasion, and the appropriate dress and behavior is required.

Beginner Drive - The beginner drive is for all beginning students and parents. This meeting allows all students and parents an opportunity to meet the directors, become acquainted with the Celina Band Program and our expectations, and order instruments from our music representative. By ordering your instrument through our representative, we can insure the quality of the instrument, as well as a fair price.

June:

Sounds of Summer Band Camp – this is a summer band camp hosted by the Princeton Band. This is a wonderfully positive opportunity and experience for your son/daughter to continue their growth as a musician, as well as meet students from other schools who share a similar interest for music. It is a very affordable camp and some scholarships are available.

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