Hello Titan Band and Color Guard Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. We have a several important events for December, so please read through all the information below. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to me or your Band/Guard Director
2025 Spring Trip to San Antonio – Please see this week's CutTime for more information.
This week:
· All-Region Band Phase 1 Auditions: Woodwinds and Percussion on Tuesday 12/3 at Rockhill High School. Brass is Thursday 12/5 at Prosper High School. Band Directors will provide specific times for each student. Transportation is not provided.
· Color Guard Dance Class & Rehearsals – Check the website for specific Varsity and JV times on Monday & Thursday
December 11: Band Holiday Concert and TBBA General Membership meeting
· Beginning at 7pm. the performance order is: 3rd Band, 2nd Band and 1st Band.
· We will take a very short break between 3rd and 2nd band for the TBBA General Meeting and Director’s Gift presentation. We welcome all parents to please come early/stay for this meeting and presentation
· Refreshments will be provided after each band performs, courtesy of the TBBA Socials committee
Directors Gift Donation request:
Our Directors put in hundreds of extra hours each year for our program. Please join us in thanking them with a contribution to purchase Directors Gifts (gift cards). No amount is too small - $5 from every family would allow us to give each director at least $100 gift card. Please send your contributions by Cash, Check, Zelle or Paypal by Monday December 9th. Please clearly indicate “Directors Gifts” on your donation – Cash/Check in sealed enveloped dropped in Black Lock box at school; Zelle (no fee) or Paypal (with 3% processing fee) to treasurer@ centennialband.com
Senior Scholarships: Applications Due December 20, 2024 (4pm)
Each year, the TBBA grants up to 8 scholarships through the Frisco Education Foundation (FEF). The FEF program manages over 900 scholarship programs for eligible Frisco ISD graduating seniors. Applications are available on the FISD Website (link below) beginning December 3rd 10am and must be submitted by December 20th 4pm (NO exceptions). https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/frisco-education-foundation/programs-events/student-scholarships
Concessions Updates – 2 Volunteer opportunities
Thank you to all families who have worked Concessions this year, either at our football games or at Toyota Stadium/FC Dallas. Concessions are a critical part of our Fundraising Strategy to keep our Band Fees as low as possible, while providing for the extras. We have 2 more Toyota Stadium Opportunities.
Please sign up ASAP to ensure that we can meet our staffing requirements:
· December 17th 4pm – 10pm Frisco Bowl: 3 more Volunteers needed TABC license required. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44ACA72BA57-52035742-college
· January 6th 4pm – 10pm NCAA D1 Football Championship Series. 10-12 volunteers needed. Food Handlers permit and TABC required (for those 21 and over). High School students age 18+ can also volunteer with Food Handlers Permit. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44ACA72BA57-52035988-ncaa#/
Looking ahead – mark your calendar:
· Dec 9th: 9th Grade Region auditions (band)
· Dec 19th 5:30pm: Percussion Concert
· Dec 12th: Spirit Night at Halo Pizzeria – 11220 Panther Creek Pkwy, Frisco
· SAVE THE DATE: Band & Color Guard Banquet is confirmed for Friday May 2, 2025 at Frisco Hall. Student tickets are included with paid fall Fees. Additional information regarding parent/family ticket purchases available soon.
Follow us on Social Media: Official Centennial Band & Color Guard pages on Facebook & Instagram; additionally, unofficial parent-run WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EXdXdpAXDHdGgbQw11aptw
Thank you for being a part of the Titan Band & Color Guard Family and have a great week!
Kelly