Category Archives: Director Announcement

Important Message from Director – Docusign Forms

Hello, all.

We still have several families who have not submitted the required band participation forms, which will keep us from allowing those students from attending tonight’s game. If this applies to your family, please look at the steps below to solve this issue:

1. Ensure that the student has completed their signing. DocuSign will not auto-send the forms to the parents, who are the second signers, until the student has completed theirs. 

2. If the prior step does not work for you, you can manually access the forms here, then sign, scan, and send back to me, even without the student’s signature; we can secure that in class today. 

Thanks, everyone!

Reagan Brumley

Director of Bands

Fine Arts Coordinator

Lake Highlands High School

Board of Directors

Game 1 Away Itinerary – August 26th

Hello, all!

Here is the itinerary for Thursday’s away game versus Mesquite Poteet. Please read carefully so you are completely prepared. The “summer uniform” parts referenced in the itinerary are available for pick-up today at the band hall. 

Thanks!

Reagan Brumley

Director of Bands

Fine Arts Coordinator

Lake Highlands High School

Board of Directors

Texas Bandmasters Association

Jazz Class Offered

Hello, LH Band!
At the end of last semester, it did not seem likely that jazz band would be offered as a class during the school day during the 21-22 school year, and it also seemed likely that LH’s wonderful jazz director, Luke Wingfield, would not be returning. I am THRILLED to announce that Mr. Wingfield is on board to return for the 21-22 school year and we have the ability to offer jazz band as a class! The jazz class will be offered 8th period. To help us know if there will be sufficient enrollment to proceed with this plan, please reply to this email to let us know if you are interested.Also, know that we also will offer a 2nd jazz band that is outside of school only if you have an interest in playing in this genre but are not able to take the class.  

Thanks, everyone, and please let me know if we can assist with anything.
Reagan Brumley- Fine Arts Coordinator/Director of Bands Lake Highlands High School.

Reagan Brumley

Director of Bands

Fine Arts Coordinator

Lake Highlands High School

Office: (469) 593-1057

Summer Band, Physicals, Private Lessons Info from Mr. Brumley

Hello, LH Band and Parents!

This email contains several important updates and reminders about Summer Band Camp, as well as a couple of other items of business. Please know that I am always eager to answer questions if any of this requires clarification.

Summer Band:

Summer Band activities get into full swing soon! Please see these Important Dates. These rehearsals are crucial to leading the LH Band to an amazing marching season, so please give this document a careful look. These are the same dates that have been on the calendar since last semester, just with a few more details filled in. This is where we will learn a huge portion of our competitive marching show and do initial assignment of marching spots, so attendance is highly important!

Physicals Required for Band Students:

While this was also mentioned beginning last semester, we know you all have LOTS going on, so this is a reminder to get your physical and be sure and have your doctor’s office use the prescribed UIL form, found here.  Once complete, please scan and email the form to me at reagan.brumley@risd.org. If you are more comfortable doing so, you can also arrange a time to drop off the hard copy to me at the band hall.

Private Lessons:

Private lessons are happening now and are back in-person! There is no quicker way to improve on your instrument than by way of private lessons, so if you haven’t already enrolled or if you need help getting set up with a teacher, we are here to make that happen. Email Mr. Singleton at aaron.singleton@risd.org to get set up. 

I’ll be back in touch soon with details about how you can be preparing for Summer Band and what materials you’ll need. In the meantime, reach out anytime with your questions; we are here to help!

Thanks,

Reagan Brumley- Fine Arts Coordinator/Director of Bands

Lake Highlands High School

Summer Newsletter

Physicals – MANDATORY

EVERY member of the Wildcat Band will need to get a Physical completed prior to the start of camp on July 26!

The following form MUST be taken to your doctor and filled out by them during the exam: https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/PrePhysFormRvsd1_10_20.pdf

Students that have not turned in a completed physical form signed by a physician prior to the start of our season (they must have been cleared for participation by the physician as well) will not be able to participate in any band/guard activities until it is completed (passed) and turned in.

Physicals may be completed in a number of different ways – it’s totally up to each family!

Here are the options you have for completing your son/daughter’s physical…

1. Schedule an appointment with your family physician – cost determined by your insurance/physician.

2. Schedule an appointment at an urgent care clinic – cost is determined by your insurance/physician. CareNow is currently offering discounted $20 physicals. Find a location near you here: https://www.carenow.com/patient-services/medical-tests/sports-physical.dot

NEW from RISD: Updated COVID protocols for Summer Fine Arts Camps

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Check out our NEW Marching Band Tower!

Due to the creation of the HUB, our Practice Field had to move closer to Church Rd. This made it impossible to keep our old tower at its original location, so RISD was able to replace it!

We were fortunate enough to custom-design this just for the Wildcat Band!

Not only is it much taller, there are also 3 viewing levels, a roof, director stands and a beautiful new LH logo! This is one of the nicest Marching Band towers in all of DFW and we can’t wait to start using it! The location of the old tower was also paved over and will be used for secure outdoor Marching Band storage!

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Message from new director

Dear Lake Highlands Band and Parents,

It is with tremendous excitement and a huge sense of duty to your legacy that I introduce myself to you as the new Director of Bands/Fine Arts Coordinator at Lake Highlands High School. Though I have taught band at various levels for 18 years, two of the most special years in my career were spent as an assistant band director at LH from 2006-2008. It was during that time that I learned what true excellence from high school musicians looks and sounds like, what your decades of rich tradition represents, and what a unique and wonderful place to raise kids the LH community is. In fact, that feeling was so strong that my wife and I moved into Lake Highlands five years ago and are now raising our own children here; they are all future Wildcats! 

Outside of my family, there is nothing in my life that brings me greater joy than sharing my passion for music with students and using band as a vehicle to teach what it takes to commit to something greater than one’s self in the pursuit of excellence. I have been fortunate over the years to be able to share this pursuit with many students and see them realize the fruits of their labor. This has resulted in building the band program at my last school, Highland Park High School, into one that enjoyed high levels of competitive success at the state and national level. While those competitive successes were gratifying and are things that I am certain we will achieve together at LHHS, the biggest reward came from the individual relationships, student to student and teacher to student, and learning how much everyone was willing to invest in each other for the good of the group and how much more we all have in common than we have differences. Those relationships are the true rewards, and I truly can’t wait to form them with each one of you! 

I’m also thrilled to tell you that we have hired our new assistant band director, Claire Pittman. Ms. Pittman is a 2010 graduate of Lake Highlands HS and was one of my students at LH from 2006-2008! She is a graduate of TCU and has spent the last five years teaching at Killian Middle School in the Hebron Cluster of Lewisville ISD, before which she taught at New Braunfels HS for two years.. In her time at Killian, the KMS Band has been the Texas State Honor Band (state championship) and performed at the acclaimed Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. Ms. Pittman also brings significant DCI experience as a performer and faculty member, so she will be a huge addition to our great staff with Mr. Singleton, Mr. Smit, and Mr. Martinez all returning!  

I have already begun getting ready at the band hall and will be around all of next week and then again the week of July 5 through Summer Band. If you’d like to drop in and say “hi”, I’d love to meet you. I also am available if you’d like to work on anything on your instrument; just email me at reagan.brumley@risd.org and we’ll set it up! I am here to serve you starting NOW, and I can’t wait to embark on this journey with you. Please reach out anytime if I can be of assistance.

Thanks,

Reagan Brumley- Director of Bands/Fine Arts Coordinator 

Lake Highlands HS

Week of May 10

Virtual Concert Recordings and Band Banquet!

Weekly Schedule

Monday

Symphonic Band Recording: 7:30-8:45am

Dress code: ALL black! Boys – if you’re wearing your tuxedo, make sure you have a bow tie!

Logistical Leadership Training Session: 4:30-6:00pm

Tuesday

Concert Band Recording: 4:30-6:00pm

Dress code: ALL black! Boys – if you’re wearing your tuxedo, make sure you have a bow tie!

Color Guard Auditions 5-6:30pm – tell your friends! All are welcome 🙂

Wednesday

Symphonic Band Recording: 7:30-8:45am

Dress code: ALL black! Boys – if you’re wearing your tuxedo, make sure you have a bow tie!

Instructional Leadership Training Session: 4:30-6:00pm

Color Guard Auditions 5-6:30pm – tell your friends! All are welcome 🙂

RISD Solo Showcase

6:30pm – JJ Pearce HS Auditorium

*Only parents of the LHHS students performing will be allowed to attend

Good luck to Caden, Mac and Gabriel!

6:30pm – Caden Chase – LHHS

6:40pm – Amanda Saving – PHS

6:50pm – Austin Pope – BHS

7:00pm – Hendon Pollard – RHS

7:10pm – Mac Dishman – LHHS

7:20pm – Asher Lurie – PHS

7:30pm – David Bennette – BHS

7:40pm – Ben DiGennaro – RHS

7:50pm – Gabriel Scott – LHHS

8:00pm – Cole Follett – PHS

8:10pm – Naji Abubukker – BHS

8:20pm – Amin Norris – RHS

Thursday

Wind Ensemble Recording: 8:15-9:45am

Dress code: ALL black! Boys – if you’re wearing your tuxedo, make sure you have a bow tie! Black shirts are OK also.

Color Guard Auditions 5-6:30pm – tell your friends! All are welcome 🙂

Drumline Individual Auditions #3: 4:30-8:00pm

Friday

Band Banquet – 7pm in the HUB.

RSVP HERE by TODAY!: https://forms.gle/S3nBx9J1z8MVPEEZ

Dates are also updated regularly @ www.lhabc.org/calendar

PLEASE WATCH – Important Video from Mr. Chavis

CLICK HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u5KQ88aLNyBHfM8x1F59sSqwvS9zhbuV/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Wildcat Band Leadership!

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LOOK below for Important Marching Band Dates! *April 18 update

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Important Dates

Friday, 5/14: Band Banquet, 7pm

Tuesday, 5/18: Virtual Spring Concert

Wednesday, 5/19:

Senior Pep Rally during 6th period

Red-White Game 6:00pm Kickoff!

Friday, 5/21: Pep Band/Drumline Recording session during Advisory (Wind Ensemble)

Kickoff Camp – ALL Woodwinds/Brass:

Thursday, 5/20: 5:00-7:30pm

Friday, 5/21: 5:00-7:30pm

Saturday, 5/22: 8am-11:30am & 1:00-4:30pm

May 25-28: Final Exams

*Band classes/times updated on the calendar!

July 19-23: Percussion Camp 12:00-8:00pm

July 21-23: Color Guard Camp 8:00am-1:00pm

Week of 11/19~ Berkner Game Friday

Weekly Schedule

In-person Marching Band rehearsals:

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

7:00am-8:15am

Tuesday and Thursday AM

ALL – Parking Lot

Friday Rehearsal locations:

ALL – Stadium

You MUST have your Flip Folder!

Football Game vs. Berkner – 7pm @ Wildcat-Ram

We are VISITOR which means we will perform first at Halftime and sit on the Visitor side.

Uniform:

Red LH Band t-shirt

Red LH mask

Black joggers

Grey LH Band jacket

Athletic Shoes

Materials needed:
Flip Folder

Lyre – these were provided to every student before Game 1 but many students have now misplaced them or chosen not to have them on their instruments

Water Bottle

Call time: 6:00pm (be in the building by 5:45pm)

Brass – Stage

Woodwinds – Band Hall

Color Guard – Orchestra Room

Percussion – Percussion Room

Band Registration Forms/Fees

Reminder: Band Registration forms have been sent out through DocuSign.

All forms were FIRST sent to the student e-mail address provided.

Once the student has completed their part of the paperwork, it will automatically be sent to the parent to complete.

All Band fees have been assessed in Charms. Please login and make payments ASAP! Thank you to all of our Marching Band students for making sure at least the Marching Band uniform fee was paid.

If you need more information regarding logging into Charms, click here: https://lhabc.org/charms/

Volunteers needed!

Attention Parents! Want to get in free to the football games and help support the band? If you do, then you are in luck, we would love for you to volunteer to be a Band Chaperone for our games this year! You can chaperone for 1 or all 6 of our games, it is up to you. Please go to the following website: https://risd.voly.org/ and fill out the RISD Volunteer forms.

Sign-Up Genius to volunteer for a game:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094EA5A92EA20-lhhs

Tickets for this week’s Football Game

https://richardsonisd.brushfire.com/berkner-football/478732

The link will open on Monday morning.

Visitors code – Lake Highlands participant’s families will still use their student ID#-date of game (123456-1113) as your access code for 4 tickets

Football Game Date Change

Our Football schedule has been adjusted!

The home game previously scheduled for Friday, November 27 (after Thanksgiving) is now on Wednesday, November 25 (before Thanksgiving) at 1:00pm.

IF any RISD teams have to quarantine and a game has to be rescheduled, then the game currently scheduled for Friday, December 4th would move to Monday, November 30th and the make-up game would occur on Saturday, December 5th. We will notify you if this ends up happening!

Uptempo Fundraiser Update

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our Uptempo Fundraiser so far!

We have raised over $30,000! We are getting SO CLOSE to our goal of $35,000.

We appreciate our Band families sharing the donation link with family/friends and on Social Media!

Eligibility – If you failed a class at the Nine Weeks, you are still expected to attend ALL rehearsals.

Important Dates

Tuesday, 11/10: Deadline for TMEA All-Region Phase 1 Entry (Flute/Clarinet/Trumpet) – please turn in $16 to the Safe! Checks made payable to LHABC.

Friday, 11/13: Football Game vs. Berkner @ Wildcat-Ram (Visitor), 7pm

Tuesday, 11/17: Virtual LHABC Meeting, 7pm

Wednesday, 11/25: Football Game vs. Richardson @ Wildcat-Ram, 1pm

Thursday, 12/17: Virtual LHABC Meeting, 6:30pm

If you think you have a conflict with ANY Football Game date listed above, please email your Band Director ASAP.

Senior Night ~ Football Game #2

Ticket Information-Senior night!

Here is ticket information link for the varsity football game LHHS vs Plano East on 10/2/2020 – https://richardsonisd.brushfire.com/lakehighlands-football/478737

Tickets will be available to families of all participants to purchase starting on Monday morning at 12:01am until Tuesday night at 11:59pm. Please remind parents this code is only valid for a one time to purchase tickets. They will need to be ready to buy all the tickets they need when they enter the code the first time. SENIORS: Buy tickets ASAP if your family is attending!

Each family can purchase 4 tickets for the game but only 2 family members will be permitted on the field at halftime to accompany your Senior student.

Parents will use the code student id + date of game (ie 12345-1002)

Tickets will be sold on a week to week basis in the following order:

All ticket sales are general admission and must be purchased online. No tickets will be available at the gate

NEW: Stadiums will be held to 35% capacity, so please purchase tickets on Monday if you plan to attend!

• Monday/Tuesday

Family of athletes, band, cheer, drill team and bell guard may purchase tickets.

4 tickets will be available per participant listed above. A link will be sent out and the student’s ID # is required in order to purchase tickets. Students should know their student ID # or parents may request it from their school office.

• Wednesday

Students may purchase a ticket online. Student ID # required in order to purchase a ticket. The link will be sent out and posted on the RISD athletics webpage. https://web.risd.org/athletics/

• Thursday and/or Friday

If tickets are still available, the link will be posted on the RISD athletics webpage and the general public may purchase up to two tickets. https://web.risd.org/athletics/

There will be no passes accepted during the 2020 season.

All Fans Must follow the UIL COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Guidelines

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in removal from the event

Masks are required

All fans must self screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering

Every other row will remain empty. Pease do not sit on rows that are marked

Sit With Household Only

ALL Band Families MUST fill out the Google Form linked HERE:WE ARE STILL MISSING OVER 50 BAND FAMILIES!!

GAME DAY REMINDERS!

  • ALL students must vacate campus when school ends and need to return BY 5:45pm. Make sure you have a plan for eating/changing during this time!
  • Students need to wash their LH mask and red shirt before Friday! If you choose to wear a different mask for your protection (disposable, N95, etc.), the LH mask must be worn over it in order for us to be uniform. Masks will be worn at all times unless playing in the stands.

Uniform for Friday:

Red shirt

Black shorts (school-appropriate length – athletic material is ok)

Short socks

Athletic shoes

*We had some girls whose shorts were too short. Please make sure shorts are appropriate and t-shirt does not cover your shorts.

Materials for Friday:

Instrument (in case)

Flip Folder/Lyre

FULL water bottle

Weather: It will be cooler than last week, so light jackets will be permitted in the stands but will need to be removed for Halftime. We will look GREAT if the jacket you bring is black, gray, red, etc. No hoodies or sweaters.

Distancing: We are looking forward to continuing to be a great example for the LH community with how we are socially distancing as a large student organization!

Weekly Schedule

In-person Marching Band rehearsals:

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 7:00am-8:15am

Tuesday Rehearsal locations:

Woodwinds – Band Hall

High Brass/Trombone – Stage

Euph/Tuba – Orchestra Room

Percussion – Parking lot

Guard – Meet in hallway then move to MAC

Thursday Rehearsal locations:

Woodwinds – Band Hall

High Brass/Trombone – Stage

Euph/Tuba – Orchestra Room

Percussion – Parking lot

Guard – Meet in hallway then move to MAC

Friday Rehearsal location:

ALL meet in Stadium!

Friday Night – Football vs. Plano East!

Call time: 6:00pm

Plan to Arrive BY 5:45pm

Woodwinds – Band Hall

Brass – Auditorium

Percussion – Percussion Room

Color Guard – Orchestra Room

Required Materials and Uniform:

Red LH Band shirt (you will receive on Tuesday AM)

Black shorts (school-appropriate length)

Short Socks (no tube socks)

Red LH mask

Water Bottle (FULL of ice and water)

Flip Folder/Lyre

Instrument (in the case)

Seniors can have a hat and will get a balloon

ALL students must leave campus at 4:10 and return BY 6:00pm in uniform. Students will not be provided food prior to the game.

We will march from the Band Hall down Church Rd to the stadium no later than 6:15pm.

Eligibility

If you failed a class as of Friday at 4:15pm, you are still expected to attend ALL rehearsals. You will only be ineligible for this Friday’s game.

If there is any concern about your grade in a class, please see your Band Director!

Marching Band/F2F logistics

Early Morning arrival of Marching Band students on a Rehearsal day: All materials NOT needed for rehearsal must be placed in lockers (Brass/Color Guard), on your assigned spot in the Band Hall (Woodwinds) or spaced out in the entryway between the Band Hall and Percussion Room (Percussion).

All students will be released from morning rehearsals at 8:15am and will return to the Band Hall. Only F2F students will be allowed back in the building and locker rooms (1 at a time – please move quickly)

From there, students will be dismissed to Athletic Locker Rooms (H-Building: Boys and Girls PE Locker Rooms). If you are using the Athletic Locker Rooms, masks must be worn at all times unless showering. You will need to move quickly through the Locker Room as you’re getting ready for the day – no congregating! If you are not using the Athletic Locker Rooms, you may not walk through any part of the building unless you are heading to the Hub or Auditorium after 8:30am.

Once you are dressed for school, ONLY 1st period Band students will be allowed to remain in the Band Hall and must be on their assigned spot with all materials needed for class. Non 1st-period Band students will need to follow the School Entry plan and remain in the Auditorium or Hub after dressing.


Band Lockers are assigned and will be used only for band materials.

Percussion: On days with morning rehearsal, Percussion will continue to rehearse 8:20-9:20 for 1st period. On Mondays and Wednesdays, virtual students will be let out early in order to get home for the rest of their virtual school day.

Volunteers needed!

Hey parents! Want to get in free to the football games and help support the band? If you do, then you are in luck, we would love for you to volunteer to be a Band Chaperone for our games this year! You can chaperone for 1 or all 6 of our games, it is up to you. Please go to the following website: https://risd.voly.org/ and fill out the RISD Volunteer forms.

Sign-Up Genius to volunteer for a game:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094EA5A92EA20-lhhs

FINAL Fittings-Tues AM

The following students MUST be fitted for joggers/jackets at the beginning of Tuesday’s rehearsal @ 7am:

Brooks JaQualin

Firra William

Krach James

Hernandez Sara

Crawford Matthew

Mitchell Jack

Monroe Caroline

Polito Luke

Bravo Wendy

Evans Tyler

Garcia Jose

Osterbusch Charlie

Francis Kyron

Johnson Jack

Nevarez Steven

Important Dates

Thursday, 10/1: Virtual LHABC Meeting, 7pm

Friday, 10/2: Football Game vs. Plano East @ Wildcat-Ram, 7pm Senior Night!

Friday, 10/30: Football Game vs. Jesuit @ Wildcat-Ram, 7pm Homecoming! *no additional details available at this time

Friday, 11/6: Football Game vs. Pearce @ Wildcat-Ram, 7pm

Friday, 11/13: Football Game vs. Berkner @ Wildcat-Ram (Visitor), 7pm

Tuesday, 11/17: Virtual LHABC Meeting, 7pm

Friday, 11/27: Football Game vs. Richardson @ Wildcat-Ram, 1pm

Thursday, 12/17: Virtual LHABC Meeting, 6:30pm

If you think you have a conflict with ANY Football Game date listed above, please email your Band Director ASAP.