Las Cruces Trip

We are taking the band to Las Cruces to compete in the Bands of America Regional Championship. It will take place at NMSU stadium on September 17th, 2022. Below are the itinerary, rules, and information for that day.

STUDENTS: Arrive at school wearing your band t-shirt (can bring a jacket or sweatshirt if you like), shorts you wear under your uniform, long black dress socks, and marching shoes.

BRING YOUR: Uniform in garment bag (woodwind/brass students need to make sure you have your white gloves), a backpack for homework, water bottle, instrument (if it was not left at school), and money for patches/t-shirts/souvenirs/etc.

06:00 AM - Report to Band Room (eat something before you arrive).

06:30 AM - Depart for Las Cruces.

09:45 AM - Arrive at Mayfield H.S. (breakfast provided by boosters/change into uniforms) - we will have breakfast burritos and fruit available for students.

10:30 AM - Depart for NMSU.

11:00 AM - Arrive at NMSU, drop off pit students and equipment in front ensemble warm-up area/others will head to a different warm-up location.

11:35 AM - Warm-up for all groups in their respective areas.

12:05 PM - Pit transitions to the field.

12:20 PM - Pit reports to the gate of the field (north end of field).

12:35 PM - Band reports to the gate of the field.

12:45 PM - PERFORMANCE.

01:00 PM - Take instruments to truck/change out of uniform shirts/snacks at bus.

02:00 PM - Watch bands in stadium.

04:15 PM - Announcements of Finalists (the top 12 bands from preliminary competition will perform in finals).

04:45 PM - Dinner at buses (provided by boosters).

07:30 PM - FINALS BEGIN.

10:45 PM - Announcement of finalist awards.

11:30 PM - Approximate departure time for EHS.

02:45 AM - Approximate arrival time at EHS (remember, DO NOT PARK IN THE CIRCLE DRIVE).

NOTE: If for some reason we do not make finals, we will be departing after dinner, around 6:30 PM, with an approximate arrival at EHS around 9:45 PM

SOME NOTES:

  • All school rules will be in effect throughout the trip (i.e. behavior, possession/use of tobacco, alcohol, etc.).

  • All students will be respectful to directors, chaperones, and fellow students at all times.

  • Students must be respectful of other bands. Negative comments will not be accepted.

  • Students may bring a backpack on the bus with books, snacks, etc.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a student wishes to travel home with their parent or legal guardian, you must fill out a form and turn it in ahead of time because it needs to be signed by the Activities office - these forms need to be turned in to Mr. Dubbs by Monday, Sept 12. Students may not be picked up by another family member or friend. Also, these students will be dismissed with guardians at the same time the rest of the students depart for Albuquerque.

  • Instruments and equipment will be loaded on vehicles the day before we leave.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR NOT ADHERE TO ANY OF THE RULES WILL RESULT IN A PARENT BEING CONTACTED AND FURTHER CONSEQUENCES WHEN WE RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY.

YOU ARE REPRESENTING OUR SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND CITY!

For more information about this Bands of America regional, visit: https://marching.musicforall.org/event/lascruces22/