Parents need to keep their contact information, especially their email addresses up to date in the MMO (My Music Office) system as this is the primary means of communication between the Band Boosters, Mr. Wrenn, and Parents/Guardians. We also use social media as much as possible (Facebook and Instagram) as well as our Website. The website is home to our official calendar - it is updated regularly so please check in often. Other messaging apps may be used as well. 

We use a Sign-Up Genius sent out via email and also posted on our Facebook page whenever we need parent volunteers. The various committees have a wide range of time commitments, from a few hours to a few days to a few months to complete each task. Some jobs can be completed mostly from home, while others are in person and hands-on. Many hands make light work, so please ask any of the Board members about any positions you are interested in helping with as soon as possible. The Sign Up Genius for next school year will be available in May and will be updated frequently throughout the year. 

All Band students are required to have traditional concert black attire. 

Parents should understand that high school band students are still expected to practice their music at home to be ready to perform as a group in school. The music is increasingly difficult as the student progresses from freshman band through Wind Ensemble. Hough offers several ensembles such as percussion ensemble that were possibly not offered in middle school. Students in high school may take multiple band classes and potentially play different instruments in different classes if they chose to. Wind Ensemble students may be required to perform on days off school, such as Veteran’s Day. As with high school in general, expect less communication from your students’ teacher about how they are progressing in band, due dates and deadlines, concert call times, etc. and rely more on communication with your student. Fundraising is of greater importance in high school band as our budget is exponentially larger, therefore all families are expected to participate in all fundraisers unless they have paid the full fee and opted out of MMO Student Account fundraising. All families are expected to participate in all general fund fundraising. 

Yes, trips are normally scheduled every other year. A committee will form in the fall to plan the next trip anticipated in late winter/early spring of 2025. Recent destinations have included Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and New York City. Budget roughly $1000 if you think your student will be attending this type of trip with the band. Chaperones will pay the same rate as students and we are required to have a 1:10 ratio. All chaperones must be CMS registered volunteers and no younger siblings may attend.