NIKKI ROWE WARRIOR BAND

SUMMER BAND CAMP SCHEDULE 2024

GREETINGS! Welcome to all the returning & incoming band students joining the Mighty
Warrior Band! We hope that you will have a great summer and will be looking forward to
having an AMAZING 2024-25 school year! CONGRATULATIONS on ALL of your
accomplishments this past year and are looking forward to helping you grow, improve, and
become the absolute BEST versions of yourselves!!!
SUMMER BAND: ALL BAND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SUMMER
BAND CAMP. If you are not present, you will fall behind on marching/playing fundamentals
and will definitely hurt your chances of securing a spot on the field for the show. This applies to
all band students, regardless of grade level or experience. If you have a summer job, please make
arrangements now so that you don’t miss any of our rehearsals. Also, please notice the dates on
the attached calendar and make doctor/dentist appointments as well as party/quinceañeras
during non- conflicting dates.
PIGSKIN MARCHING SHOW: Our marching show for next year is called “PERSEPHONE”.
It will have a combination of great classical music, along with some fantastic storytelling. We
cannot wait to bring this production to life! All students will receive the Pigskin show music, in
addition to the Fight Song, Alma Mater, Indian Fill & other stand tunes. Practice as much of the
music as possible. If you don’t understand something, do not worry. We will help you with the
music during summer band. We are expecting approximately 200 students in the Rowe Band this
upcoming season.
Summer Band is a NECESSITY for our program to succeed! Please check with friends in the
band and remind each other about the scheduled start dates and times. The end of the first 6
weeks is September 27th, 2024 . Students must pass the 6 weeks in order to participate at
Pigskin and football games during the 2nd 6 weeks. Please emphasize the importance of your
child making it a habit that they pass their classes every 6 weeks.
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UNIFORM FITTING SCHEDULE

JULY 15TH LEADERSHIP TEAM/DRUMLINE ALL DAY

JULY 16TH SENIORS 9-11:30AM, 1-3PM
JULY 17TH JUNIORS 9-11:30AM, 1-3PM
JULY 18TH SOPHOMORES 9-11:30AM, 1-3PM
JULY 19TH FRESHMEN 9-11:30AM, 1-3PM
 SUMMER BAND SCHEDULE
Wear shorts, tennis shoes and a hat. Bring a thermos with water and sun screen.

July 15-19 Leadership Team (July 15-16 Only, 17-19 with Freshmen) 8-11:30 AM, 1-3 PM
July 17-19 Freshmen Camp, Guard Camp 8-11:30 AM, 1-3PM
July 16-19 Percussion Camp 8-11:30 AM, 1-3 PM
July 22-26 Full Band Camp (No Friday PM Practice) 7-11:30 AM, 1-3 PM
July 29-Aug 2 Full Band Camp (No Friday PM Practice) 7-11:30 AM, 1-3 PM
Aug 5-9 Full Band Camp (No Friday PM Practice) 7-11:30 AM, 1-3 PM
Aug 12-13, 15 Evening Rehearsals (Mon, Tue, Thurs) 5:30-8 PM

First day of school is Monday, August 19. Rehearsal schedule for marching season is:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:15, Friday Game Day.
If we have a Thursday Game, we will have a Wednesday rehearsal from 4:45-6:00.
Wednesday is All-State Audition Music Practice (4:30-5:45).
Rehearsals and band events are NOT optional. Students are required to attend all
practices/events. Students in band and sports can participate in both but have to evenly split the
practice time.
Events planned for the 2024-25 school year include:
At least 10 football games/halftime performances, concerts, hallway Spirit Walks, Band of
America, City of Palms, Pigskin, Region Jazz, All-Region, Posada Parade, MISD Solo Contest,
UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, UIL Concert/Sightreading Contest, Jazz Festival, Recruitment
Performances, and State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin.
Our schedule is full. Band is an activity that will return the effort you put into it. Band also
awards you required PE & Fine Arts credits. The actuvity will help you get in shape, get a tan,
and you will love being a part of a great, powerful and fun organization. New band parents will
be amazed at what your child will be able to do by the end of band camp.
All students must have had a physical with their physician in order to participate. You will
have the option to upload your physical through Rank One.
On behalf of the Rowe Band Staff…
Mr. Bruce Brooker-Key, Director of Bands
Ms. Cristina Gauna, Band Director, Woodwind Instructor
Mr. Danny Elizondo, Band Director, Brass Instructor
Ms. Renee Reyes, Band Director, Woodwind Instructor
Mr. Joey Acosta, Band Director, Percussion Instructor

…we welcome you to the Nikki Rowe “Mighty Warrior Band” Family.
We are looking forward to having each and every one of you in the Rowe Band. See you soon!
If you have any questions, email me during the summer. I’ll be back in the band hall on July 17 th.

Bruce E. Brooker-Key
Nikki Rowe HS Director of Bands
bruce.brookerkey@mcallenisd.net
956-657-5151 Band Hall
 Band Schedule of Events
Please keep this schedule to help plan your year & pick up your child soon after rehearsal.
Band rehearsals during marching season: Mon, Tues, Thurs 5:30-7:45, Wed 4:30-5:45, Fri Game day.

Aug 29 Thur Game vs Harligen South Home 7:00 PM

Sept 6 Fri Game vs Los Fresnos Away 7:30 PM
Sept 13 Fri Game vs Mercedes Home 7:30 PM
Sept 14(TBA) Sat Roma Drumline Contest Roma TBA
Sept 14 Sat Region Jazz Audition Rowe 7 AM-1 PM
Sept 20 Fri Game vs LJ Palmview Home 7:30 PM
Sept 21 Sat Bands of America Contest McHi 7 AM-3 PM
Sept 26 Thur Game vs LJ Juarez Lincoln Away 7:00 PM
Sep 28 Sat Region Orchestra Auditons Pioneer 7AM-3PM
Oct 5 Sat MISD Band Showcase McHi 7:30 PM
Oct 8 Tue Area Jazz (PSJA Memorial) PSJA TBA
Oct 11 Fri Game vs Rio Grande City Away 7:30 PM
Oct 12 Sat City of Palms Marching Contest Mchi TBA
Oct 18 Fri Game vs Edinburg Vela (HC) Home 7:30 PM
Oct 19 Sat Pigskin Marching Contest McHi TBA
Oct 24 Fri Game vs Mission Away 7:00 PM
Oct 26 Sat Area G 5A Marching Contest La Joya TBA
Nov 1 Fri Game vs Memorial (MS Band Night) Home 7:30 PM
Nov 4-6 M/T/W State Marching Contest 2,4,6A San Antonio All Day
Nov 15-16 F/S Orchestra Clinic/Concert McHI All Day
Nov 23 Sat Region Band Auditions EHS 7 AM-3 PM
Dec 3 Tue Pre-Area Auditions PHS 5-10 PM
Dec 7(TBA) Sat McAllen Holiday Parade McAllen 2-10PM
Dec 10 Tue Rowe Band Winter Concert Rowe Aud 6:00 PM
Jan 11 Sat Area Auditions A&M CC All Day
Jan 13 Mon MISD All City Clinic/Concert Memorial 6 PM
Jan 17-18 F/S HS Region Clinic/Concert Roma HS All Day
Jan 25 Sat MISD HS Solo/Ensemble Contest Mc Memorial All Day
Feb 1 Sat UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest Mc Memorial All Day
Feb 21-22 F/S Region Jazz Clinic/Concert Vela HS All Day
Feb 26-27 T/W HS Full Orch UIL PSJA HS TBA
Mar 13 Thur HS MISD Pre UIL Band Festival McHi TBA
Apr 1-3 T/W/Th HS UIL Concert/Sightreading La Joya PAC TBA
May 6 Tue Rowe Band Concert Rowe Aud. 6:00
May 10 Sat MISD Jazz Fest Rowe Aud All Day
May 25-26 Su/Mo State Solo & Ensemble Austin All Day

*THESE DATES ARE ACCURATE AS OF 5/28/24. THERE MAY BE CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO JOIN THE “BANDAPP” TO STAY INFORMED FOR UPDATES.
 Parents/Student, join “BandApp” to stay informed about Rowe Band activities such as band
camp, game information, itineraries, meetings, and more!
You can use the following link as an invite
https://band.us/n/a4ad03K8o48da
or you can scan the following QR Code:

A few more things to keep in mind for the upcoming season:

1. We have a band fee for the upcoming year. The fee is $250 for freshmen and $200 for
sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The extra $50 in the freshmen fee will be used for
the purchase of your marching shoes. The remaining fees will be used for band shirts (2),
food, and any other operating expenses that are not covered by the district. It is a one-
time fee, and payments can be arranged. If you are a sophomore, junior, or senior and
need a new pair of shoes, please add the extra $50 to your band fees.

2. If you are using a school instrument, you will still be responsible for the $40
maintenance fee. If you would like to check out an instrument for the summer, we must
have an Instrument Maintenance Contract on file for you before we let you take an
instrument for the summer.

3. We are planning on having an out-of-state trip in the 24-25 school year. We are
currently looking at traveling to Florida and visiting Disney, Universal Studios, and
more. We will send along more information as the trip gets closer. Seating will be
limited for the trip.

4. Most importantly, please make sure that you spend some time this summer preparing for
the upcoming marching season. Make sure to spend a little bit of time in the sun so that it
is not a shock to your body. Also, practice the habit of drinking water, as this is one of
the best ways to prepare yourself for the marching season.
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