Alonso High School Bands

Home of the Ravens - Tampa Florida

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8302 Montague Street, Tampa, Florida  33615

 

DIRECTOR OF BANDS: AMANDA R. GRIFFIS  |  PRINCIPAL: KENNETH HART

Florida Bandmasters Association District 7   

MISSION STATEMENT

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The mission of the Alonso High School Band program is to provide all students with the opportunity to learn an instrument and create unforgettable musical experiences. The band program seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of each member through the pursuit of musical achievement and positive peer relationships, while teaching and instilling confidence, humanity, self-awareness, responsibility and discipline. 
TAMPA WEATHER

Our Snap!Raise 2020 campaign has begun!

We are more than half way to our Snap!Raise goal! Thank you SO much to our amazing band students and parents for uploading your 20 emails and sharing our page on your social media. We are not to the finish line yet, so please continue to get the word out! It’s not too late to add to or upload your 20 emails if you haven’t already!

DIRECTORS UPDATES and REMINDERS:

Band families!

It’s hard to believe we only have two more weeks left of our marching season. If you have not yet been able to see our students in action during halftime, we hope you’ll be able to make it to our final home game next Friday October 30th against Plant High School. We will be welcoming some special guests – our middle school brothers and sisters from 

Davidsen, HAMS, Smith, Webb, and Walker band programs!


We now have Raven Band hoodies, parent shirts, windbreakers hats and other items to show your support for our program and students. Items can be purchased by following the link and new band spirit items will continue to be added including parent polos, and more. Alonso Band Online Store


The logo at the top of the webstore is also the design for our new car magnets! 

Order yours here - Alonso Band Car Magnets


Orders can picked up by your band student during the school day or after rehearsals. eLearners can coordinate with 

Mrs. Griffis to pick up their orders in the main office. 


SCHEDULE Week of OCT 19


Monday 10/19: 
Early Release

Tuesday 10/20:
Jazz Rehearsal 4-5:30pm ; Possible sectional rehearsals (called by section leaders).

Thursday 10/22:
Marching Rehearsal 4:30-6:30 (Only 2 rehearsals left!)

Friday 10/23:
No performance this week! Last game on 10/30.

Friday 10/30: Alonso vs Plant Football Game (Middle School Night)

CONCERTS

We are excited to perform our first season concert and are currently applying for permission to perform indoor concerts. The Art Department is currently working on finalizing the protocols that must be met and approved by administration. Stay tuned!

MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT


We are so excited to welcome some special guests for this amazing and fun night! Our middle school brothers and sisters from Davidsen, HAMS, Smith, Webb, and Walker band programs will have a chance to see what it's like to be a band member in High School! Obviously, this will not be a completely perfect introduction under the current alterations to our procedures, but we are so happy to be making this happen as we do each year.

Our middle school band friends will be assigned a high school band buddy that will ensure they have safe and AWESOME Friday night lights experience as a Raven Band member! After a joint pre-game performance with the middle school students, you will notice our band will be in a new location in the end zone for this game to ensure we can be as socially distanced as possible. We will still be performing our Bon Jovi show at halftime one last time!


***Reminder: No guest list is required for this game. Gates will be closed when capacity of 1500 spectators is reached**

FBA


Solo and Ensemble is scheduled to take place and the Florida Bandmaster Association is in talks about virtual competitions this year. The judges may come to schools instead of students traveling. All County has been rescheduled for Spring. 

BAND BOOSTERS SPONSORS


Help keep the Alonso Raven Band performing at its absolute best (and get the membership gear) by becoming 

a Band Boosters Sponsor

SNAP!RAISE

More about Snap Raise: It is my hope and expectation that each student will have a major impact on our program. Here is how you can help your band student be successful: Your list of 20 people should include many of your child’s biggest fans and needs to be completed in full to ensure our campaign is set up for success. 

Here are 20 examples


1. Parent(s)/Guardian #1                                     12. Family friend #1
2. Parent(s)/Guardian #2                                     13. Family friend #2
3. Grandma                                                          14. Former coach
4. Grandpa                                                           15. School alumni
5. Cousin(s)                                                          16. Local business that knows you
6. Uncle(s)                                                            17. Neighbor(s)
7. Aunt(s)                                                              18. Parent co-worker(s)
8. Family doctor                                                    19. Friends of parent
9. Orthodontist/dentist                                          20. Adult sibling(s)
10. Church/Social leader
11. Scout/troop leader


Sign Up/Login Instructions: Sign up on Snap! Raise (for those of you that are new to it) or log in (if you’ve used it before) using this link: http://www.snap-raise.com/join_code/580886367 You will be directed to add your emails. The expectation is that every member of our team has 20 quality emails uploaded to your profile. There will be incentives for those that participate fully in this campaign, so please get this done! Watch this video for steps on how to login, or create an account, and pre-load your emails: https://vimeo.com/417930119/1ee285c7fa


INTERIM VOLUNTEER FORM:

Here is the form for those who are interested in volunteering/chaperoning with the band. Please fill out 1 form per person.



LETS BE SOCIAL...
  • Facebook:  LINK Alonso High School Raven Band - Relatives of current members may join.
  • Facebook: LINK Alonso Band and Touch of Class Dance Team - All posts are shareable and can be used to spread the word about our amazing members.
  • Instagram: @ahsravenband
REMIND FOR QUICK ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS and PARENTS
  • Freshmen Students: Text @ahsband9th to 81010
  • Sophomore Students: Text @ahsband10 to 81010
  • Junior Students: Text @ahsband11 to 81010
  • Senior Students: Text @ahsband21 to 81010
  • Freshmen/Sophomore Parents: Text @ahsbandp1 to 81010
  • Junior/Senior Parents: Text @ahsbandp2 to 81010
 

SUPPORTERS OF THE MARCHING RAVENS: 

 
 

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: CONTINUING EDUCATION IN MUSIC.........

UT Bands

 

On the west of Hillsborough County, sparkling beneath Florida's warm sunshine, stately in her natural splendor, our Alma Mater proudly stands.  Alonso High School, we all love you, fondest memories cling to thee.  We shall bear your spirit forever, loyal friends we will always be.  Navy and gold with blazon white, with praise our voices ring.  Our colors bright, our souls delight, with joy all Ravens sing.