2009-2010 Band Camp
2009 Central Florida Marching Showcase

Pride of Kathleen Band Information

Mr. Hinton and the members of the Pride of Kathleen band program are thrilled you will be joining us, and cannot wait to get to know you as we work and grow together to make great music!

As a member of the Kathleen High School band program, you will be participating in the Pride of Kathleen Marching Band as well. This exciting experience will add an amazing spin to your high school experience that most students never get to try. The work can be challenging, but students will tell you the effort is fun and rewarding as well.

Here are some things you need to know as you prepare to enter the band program at KHS next year:

To kick of the year on the right foot, marching band rehearsals begin before the school year begins. Attendance at these rehearsals is mandatory – for the band program to be successful, we need all students to ALWAYS be present. If a student misses these band camp rehearsals, they may lose their spot in the half-time show and be considered an “alternate,” which would involve still participating in all rehearsals and attending all performances but sharing a spot on the field with a student, and thus not performing as often.

The dates and times for band camp are as follows:

  • Tuesday, August 4 – 5:30-8:30 PM @ KHS Band Room
  • Thursday, August 6 – 5:30-8:30 PM @ KHS Band Room
  • Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13 – 8 AM-5 PM @ KHS Band Room
  • Tuesday, August 18th – 5:30-8:30 PM @ KHS Band Room
  • Thursday, August 20th – 5:30-8:30 PM @ KHS Band Room

Please also be aware of the fees associated with participation in the Pride of Kathleen Band Program. These fees help cover the cost of purchasing music, food for some meals throughout the year, marching choreography, uniforms, instrument repairs, transportation, and other expenses associated with the success of the band program. 

The fees are as follows:

  • $75 to KHS Band Parent Association
  • $50 to KHS Band (Uniform Maintenance Fee)
  • $25 to KHS Band (Instrument Rental Fee) for all students using a school instrument
  • $25 for marching shoes (One time fee unless shoes are too small or damaged in future years)

These fees are due when band camp begins unless other arrangements are made with the director and the Band Parent Association. Fundraisers are offered throughout the year to help students meet these expenses.

We hope you are excited about joining the KHS Band. We look forward to having you with us.

Questions? Contact Mr. Hinton, the band director, at: Mr. Hinton
or you may try the band office at 863-499-2777