the weekly
Welcome to the world of The Douglas MacArthur Band!
In this weekly you will find information about upcoming rehearsals and events!
Week of October 12th
MONDAY October 12th
No Marching Rehearsal
NO Band Rehearsal
No School-Student HOLIDAY
TUESDAY October 13th
Marching Rehearsal
Full Band Rehearsal
4:45pm-7:15pm
**This is an outdoor activity - Please stay hydrated and bring appropriate clothing, water jug, sunscreen, a yoga mat or towel to prevent a heat related injury. You also need your music and instrument.
WEDNESDAY October 14th
Marching Rehearsal
Full Band Rehearsal
4:45PM-7:15PM
**This is an outdoor activity - Please stay hydrated and bring appropriate clothing, water jug, sunscreen, a yoga mat or towel to prevent a heat related injury. You also need your music and instrument.
THURSDAY October 15th
Marching Rehearsal
Full Band Rehearsal
4:45PM-6:45PM
**This is an outdoor activity - Please stay hydrated and bring appropriate clothing, water jug, sunscreen, a yoga mat or towel to prevent a heat related injury. You also need your music and instrument.
FRIDAY October 16th
Game Day: Mac vs Laredo Nixon at Heroes Stadium
Game Day Itinerary
Game Day Uniform
Full Uniform
Black Bibbers
Black Crew Socks
Black Marching Shoes
Show hair—Boys will need to have gel to slick their hair back neatly. Girls will wear a high bun to fit in their shakos. Items they may need include gel, brushes, hair ties, and bobby pins.
No Makeup
Water Jug
Flip Folder
Band Time Line
Band Time Line
8th period: Report to Band Hall
4:25pm: Eat , pack, load (parents may drop off food for students during this time) ALL STUDENTS must eat in the Cafeteria.
Game Day Meal - Lenny's
5:35pm: Load buses
5:45pm: Depart for Heroes Stadium
7:30pm : Game Kick off
10:30pm: ETA arrival at Mac, we will communicate Via Cut Time.
SATURDAY October 17th
Contest Day- UIL Region Marching Contest
Contest Day Itinerary
Full Uniform
Black Bibbers
Black Crew Socks
Black Gloves (1st pair provided by band - cost to replace lost gloves $3)
Black Marching Shoes
Show hair—Boys will need to have gel to slick their hair back neatly. Girls will wear a high bun to fit in their shakos. Items they may need include gel, brushes, hair ties, and bobby pins.
No Makeup
Water Jug
Tickets are $7 ($6 + $1 platform fee) and are only available online at: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/neisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzI3OTE=
Band Time Line
EAT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
6:30 am Band Hall Open
6:45 am Report Time
7:00 Show Run Through
7:20 am Tubas/Percussion Load Rig
7:50am Be in a band hall with your water jug wearing 4S and Bibbers (shirt, shorts, socks, shoes).
8:00 am Load buses
Band Time Line continued
8:15 am Lot arrival
8:45 am Official warm-up time
9:30 am Performance @ Heroes Stadium
10:30 am Announcement of 5A Ratings
10:45 am Depart Heroes for Mac
11:45 am Band Halls Closes
Dress:
– Band 4S (black compression shirt, black shorts, long socks, marching shoes)
–Black Gloves
–Water Jug–filled with water
