IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES (Not All-Inclusive - Refer to Google Calendar for Additional Info):
JULY 20-24, 2026 - Percussion, Colorguard, and Leadership Camp (Required)
Typically 7:30am - 5pm. Required for all percussionists, colorguard, and student leadership.
JULY 26, 2026 - 4-5PM - Mandatory Parent Meeting
Mr. Cao will go over all the expectations and answer questions related to band camp.
JULY 27, 2026 - Band Summer Camp Starts for All Instruments (Required)
Typically 7:30am - 3pm
AUGUST 1, 2026 - Uniform Fitting Day (Required)
Students are fitted for and receive their uniform & bag, marching shoes, and other required items and additional spirit wear (if ordered by deadline). Headshots for "Show Button" orders are also taken on this day.
AUGUST 11, 2026 - First Day of School
Refer to Google Calendar for Rehearsals, Games, Competitions & Concerts for Fall Semester
SPRING SEMESTER - Refer to Calendar for Rehearsals, Concerts, and UIL
USUALLY LAST SATURDAY IN JANUARY - Cafe Virtuoso Concert, Bake-Off & Sale, and Auction
LATE APRIL-EARLY MAY - Placement Auditions
All students will audition during their band classes to determine Vines Band Placement.
FIRST OR SECOND SATURDAY IN MAY - BAND BANQUET - 6PM
For all current Vines band and colorguard members AND their families.
MID-MAY SATURDAY (1-5pm) - Launch Camp with Parent Meeting - MANDATORY
Learn all you need to know about Vines Band and upcoming summer rehearsals. Meet your section leader and be fitted for shoes and shirts.
A Parent Meeting will be held for 1 hour at the beginning of Launch Camp.
MID-MAY - Registration Forms for Band Required Items & Spirit Wear Opens
Place your orders for all required items, including shirts, shorts, marching shoes, water jug/juguzzi (sleeve), marching accessories, game day meals, etc. See "What Does it Cost to be in Band" in the IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION document for estimate of costs.
FIRST WEEK AFTER SCHOOL ENDS - Percussion & Colorguard Camp
Typically 7:30am - 5pm. Required for Percussion Battery positions but highly recommended for front ensemble too.
MID-JUNE - Registration Forms for Band Required Items Closes
It's imperative to place your orders before the deadline so items will arrive in time for Uniform Fitting Day. Orders not placed by the deadline will not be ready until late August and students potentially won't have the necessary items for the first few games.
JULY 20-24, 2026 - Percussion, Colorguard, and Leadership Camp (Required)
Typically 7:30am - 5pm. Required for all percussionists, colorguard, and student leadership.
JULY 26, 2026 - 4-5PM - Mandatory Parent Meeting
Mr. Cao will go over all the expectations and answer questions related to band camp.
JULY 27, 2026 - Band Summer Camp Starts for All Instruments (Required)
Typically 7:30am - 3pm
AUGUST 1, 2026 - Uniform Fitting Day (Required)
Students are fitted for and receive their uniform & bag, marching shoes, and other required items and additional spirit wear (if ordered by deadline). Headshots for "Show Button" orders are also taken on this day.
AUGUST 11, 2026 - First Day of School
Refer to Google Calendar for Rehearsals, Games, Competitions & Concerts for Fall Semester
SPRING SEMESTER - Refer to Calendar for Rehearsals, Concerts, and UIL
USUALLY LAST SATURDAY IN JANUARY - Cafe Virtuoso Concert, Bake-Off & Sale, and Auction
LATE APRIL-EARLY MAY - Placement Auditions
All students will audition during their band classes to determine Vines Band Placement.
FIRST OR SECOND SATURDAY IN MAY - BAND BANQUET - 6PM
For all current Vines band and colorguard members AND their families.
MID-MAY SATURDAY (1-5pm) - Launch Camp with Parent Meeting - MANDATORY
Learn all you need to know about Vines Band and upcoming summer rehearsals. Meet your section leader and be fitted for shoes and shirts.
A Parent Meeting will be held for 1 hour at the beginning of Launch Camp.
MID-MAY - Registration Forms for Band Required Items & Spirit Wear Opens
Place your orders for all required items, including shirts, shorts, marching shoes, water jug/juguzzi (sleeve), marching accessories, game day meals, etc. See "What Does it Cost to be in Band" in the IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION document for estimate of costs.
FIRST WEEK AFTER SCHOOL ENDS - Percussion & Colorguard Camp
Typically 7:30am - 5pm. Required for Percussion Battery positions but highly recommended for front ensemble too.
MID-JUNE - Registration Forms for Band Required Items Closes
It's imperative to place your orders before the deadline so items will arrive in time for Uniform Fitting Day. Orders not placed by the deadline will not be ready until late August and students potentially won't have the necessary items for the first few games.
