Weekly Announcement

Trip Sheet: Outdoor Concert (PDF)

Rock Canyon Band Family,

Happy Monday! Congratulations to our Symphonic Band who earned an Excellent Rating at the State Concert Festival on Monday.

Outdoor Concert: As the weather looks right now, we are on for our concert on Wednesday, April 30th. Please see the attached trip sheet for information, including call times for each individual band.

Outdoor Concert Charcuterie Orders: Our wonderful Boosters offer a Charcuterie Box for our April 30th/May 1st Concert at Highlands Heritage Park. Please see this link to order a box which supports our program!

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser: Our 2nd Annual RCHS Band Kentucky Derby party is happening on May 3rd from 3-6PM. All proceeds from this event will be donated to our band program! Please see this link to purchase tickets! Note: This event is not for students and only open to adults 18 years of age and older.

Band Booster Board Elections: Parents, be on the lookout for communication regarding elections for our Band Booster Board soon!

Marching Band Registration: Registration for the 2025 Rock Canyon Marching Band is live! Please visit this link to secure your spot on the field in the fall! Registration closes on May 23rd.

Spring Marching Band Camp: Our Spring Marching Band Camp will be held on May 13th from 3:30-5:00 PM, with a parent informational meeting in the band room from 5:00-6:00.

Fall 2025 Marching Band: Be on the lookout soon for more detailed information about registration for next fall’s marching band! Here are the dates for next season:

7/21-7/25 - Color Guard Camp (all color guard)- 5:30 - 8:30 PM - RCHS

7/21-7/25 - Percussion Camp (all percussionists) - 5:00-7:30 PM - RCHS

7/22-24- Rookie Camp (all new brass/woodwind/drumline players + BLT) - 9:00AM - 12:00PM - RCHS

7/28-8/1 - Band Camp Week 1 (full band) - 9:00AM - 5:00PM - RCHS

8/4-8/8 - Band Camp Week 2 (full band) - 3:30PM-8:30PM - RCHS

9/5 - Football vs Fossil Ridge

9/10 -  Douglas County Marching Showcase - Halftime Help Stadium

9/12 - Football vs Douglas County

9/13 - Friendship Cup @ Englewood HS

9/26 - Homecoming Parade

9/27  - Homecoming Football Game

10/4 - Douglas County Marching Invitational - Douglas County High School

10/16 - CBA Metro Regionals - Douglas County High School

10/18 - Friendship Cup @ Adams City HS

10/24 - CBA State Quarterfinals - Air Force Academy

10/25 - CBA State Semifinals and Finals - Air Force Academy

Late October/Early November - Marching Band Banquet

Below is a list of every date currently scheduled for every band this semester:

Symphonic Band 

~~January 15, 17, 18 - Continental League Honor Band Rehearsal (Specific times TBD) ~~

~~January 21 - Continental League Honor Band Dress Rehearsal and Concert @ Boettcher~~

~~January 23 - Future Jags Night (call time 5:00)~~

~~March 1 - CBA Symphonic Band Camp (3:30-9:00 PM)~~

~~March 4 – All Bands Concert  (7:00 PM)~~

~~March 7 - CBA Concert Regionals (2:30 PM, D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School)~~

~~March 8 - RCHS Bands Olympics~~

~~March 26-29 – RCHS Musical ~~

~~April 3-5 – Colorado All State Band~~ 

~~April 19 - CBA State Symphonic Band Camp 1-7PM~~

~~April 21 – CBA State Concert Band Festival 11 AM~~

April 30 or May 1 - Spring Band Concert @ Highlands Ranch Amphitheatre (6PM)

May 5 – Performing Arts Festival Combined Piece Run Through (3PM-5PM) 

May 6 - Performing Arts Festival (With Choirs and Orchestras) (7PM)

May 8 - Band Banquet 6 PM

May 23 – Graduation 

Concert Band 

~~January 23 - Future Jags Night (call time 5:00)~~

~~March 1 - CBA Concert Band Camp (9:00-2:30 PM)~~

~~March 4 – All Bands Concert (7:00 PM)~~

~~March 7 - CBA Concert Regionals (4:30 PM, D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School)~~

~~March 8 - RCHS Bands Olympics~~

~~March 26-29 – RCHS Musical ~~

April 30 or May 1 - Spring Band Concert @ Highlands Ranch Amphitheatre (6PM)

May 5 – Performing Arts Festival Combined Piece Run Through (3PM-5PM) 

May 6 - Performing Arts Festival (With Choirs and Orchestras) (7PM)

May 8 - Band Banquet 6 PM

May 23 – Graduation 

Jazz Band 

~~February 13 - Mile High Jazz Festival (3:35 PM)~~

~~March 4 – All Bands Concert (7:00 PM)~~

~~March 8 - RCHS Bands Olympics~~

~~March 26-29 – RCHS Musical ~~

~~April 11 - Concert at Highlands Ranch Mansion 6PM~~

~~April 25 - UNC Greeley Jazz Festival (12:30 PM)~~

April 30 or May 1 - Spring Band Concert @ Highlands Ranch Amphitheatre (6PM)

May 5 – Performing Arts Festival Combined Piece Run Through (3PM-5PM) 

May 6 - Performing Arts Festival (With Choirs and Orchestras) (7PM)

May 8 - Band Banquet 6 pm

Please don’t hesitate to contact me at tmclaine@dcsdk12.org if you have any questions. 

Let’s go Jags!

Best,

Trevor McLaine

Rock Canyon High School

Director of Bands

Good morning Band Families,

Jazz Band - UNC Jazz Festival TODAY

Good Luck to the Jazz Band performing at the UNC Jazz Festival today at 12:30 pm in Greeley!  Let’s go Jags!!

See Event Details and Trip Sheet Here:  https://www.rockcanyonbands.org/weekly-announcement

Please take some photos/videos and share those here:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/Es3D5YR1UHqzptx38

All Bands - Outdoor Concert - April 30th

Next week on April 30th, we will have our All Bands Outdoor Concert in the Park at Heritage Highlands Ranch Amphitheater.

The Boosters will be selling dinner Charcuterie Boxes.  Pre-Order ONLY - Today is the last day to get your orders here:  https://www.rockcanyonbands.org/picnic

• Location: Highlands Heritage Regional Park Amphitheater, 9651 S Quebec (behind the Post Office)

• Concert starts at 6 pm

• Band Kids - Wear your Yellow Outdoor Concert T-shirts.  Returning Band Kids, please find your shirts and wear them,  Freshman and new to band kids - we will have shirts to hand out to you at the Park, we will hand these out before dinner.  If you can’t find your shirt, we will have a few replacement shirts for purchase, $10.

• The Boosters will be providing dinner for the Band Kids before the concert

• Parents and Guests - We will have Charcuterie Picnic Boxes for sale, Pre-Order Only, get your order in TODAY and we will have these ready for you to pickup at the Concert.  https://www.rockcanyonbands.org/picnic

• What to Bring:

  • Camp Chairs or picnic blanket,  all seating is on the grass in front of the amphitheater stage

  • Weather in Colorado is unpredictable,  I would suggest layers and a rain or warm jacket for both parents and kids, wear a shirt you can wear under your Yellow T-shirt just in case it is a cool night.

  • We do have the Park booked also for May 1st incase of severe weather.

  • Be ready to cheer for the Bands, take some photos and have a wonderful night enjoying the Music of the Rock Canyon Bands!

Upcoming Band Events

This time of the Spring is very exciting with many events for the Bands.  Please be sure to keep an eye out for communications from Mr. McLaine and the Boosters on these events and registrations coming up soon!

• Kentucky Derby - Saturday, May 3rd - All Bands Fundraiser Event - Please spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join us at this FUN event to benefit All Bands.  Get your Tickets and check out the Auction Items here:  https://givebutter.com/c/derby2025

• May 6th - Performing Arts Combined Concert at 6 pm - Enjoy the music of the Bands, Orchestra and Choir all on stage (in the Gym) together.

• All Bands End of Year Band Banquet - Thursday, May 8th at 6 pm in the RC Commons -  Tickets available soon!

• Marching Band Commitments - Reserve your Spot for the 2025 Fall Marching Season - Registration coming out very soon!

• Spring Marching Camp - Coming in May - Details coming soon!

• Booster Elections - voting opening soon!  There is still time to help join the boosters, please send us a quick reply to this email to join the Booster Crew!

• Graduation Performance - Friday, May 23rd 

Thank you,

The RC Band Boosters