Marching Rockets Pre Fair Update

Rocket Fans:

I hope everyone has had a nice summer.  It’s time to start marching band.

Upcoming dates:
Monday, July 14         New Band Member and Parent Orientation    6:00-7:00PM        
Tuesday, July 15         Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, July 17         Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Sunday July 20         Clermont County Fair Parade        12:00 
                Report to Owensville Building/Ends at Fairgrounds
Monday, July 28        Band Camp Kickoff                5:30-8:00PM
Tuesday, July 29-Friday Aug 1    Band Camp                8:00-5:30PM
Friday, August 1         Band Camp Show                5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 5        Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM

1. There is a New Member and Parent Orientation on Monday July 14 at 6:00 in the band room.  This is a great time to learn more about the opportunities to be successful in the Marching Rockets.  It’s a great time to ask questions.  Returning members and families are also welcome to attend.  
   
2. Summer Band Activities.  
   
   1. Bring Water.
      
   2. We wear athletic shoes for band-please no crocs, slides, or hey dudes.
      
   3. Dress for the weather
      
   4. Please enter/exit through the band room door/door next to it-C 12 or C 13
      
   5. We have limited access to the school, please follow the director's instructions about restrooms and hallways.
      
3. Band Camp Lunch-The band boosters will provide lunch each day with the band camp fee $40.  Band camp fee can be paid during band camp.  Checks can be made payable to CNE Band Boosters.
   

Tuesday is BBQ Day
Wednesday is ChickFilA Nugget Day
Thursday is Pizza Day
Friday is Cookout lunch

1. Uniforms-  We will fit uniforms at the beginning of band camp.  
   

We could use some parents to help with uniform fittings and lunch.

1. The Clermont County Fair Parade will be Sunday, July 20.  We will wear blue band shirts, shorts and gym shoes. Please plan to arrive in front of the Owensville building by 12:30(it becomes challenging to get there after that time).  We will have the band trailer with instruments in front of the Owensville Building. The band will be dismissed on the infield grass at the fairgrounds.  Please have a plan to meet your child or tell them where to meet you.
   

ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL:  Students should be dropped off and picked by the band room door at the back of the school.  I try my best to be at every band event 30 minutes before the report time to open the door.  STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING BEFORE MR. MOORE, MR. STENGER, MS. MACLEOD, or MS. LEIMAN  ARRIVE.  Band camp week is a good chance to figure out who lives near each other so car pools can be arranged. 

•  Please leave the first four spots by the building available for band director parking.  
  
• We share this area with the football team, so please be aware when picking up and dropping off. 
  
• During football games, the buses and trailers will need a path to this area.  Please wait in a parking space.
  
• Students must wait in the area outside the band room for pick up.  I don't want to leave anyone unsupervised.  If you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, it would be helpful to make other arrangements for your child's transportation.They should always wait near the firelane by the band room so Mr. Moore  knows who is still waiting for a ride.
  
• If you think you are the last one getting picked up, please let the directors know you are the last one leaving.
  

-Students should not be wandering around the school.  We have limited access to the band room, choir room, and a designated restroom.

-Band members should always arrive at practice planning on working outside in athletic shoes for marching with shorts and t-shirt.  CNE marching rockets do not rehearse in barefeet or flipflops.  

-CNE Band Members should have a natural hair color(does not have to be their own), and long hair should be worn up for performances.  If your hair touches the back of your uniform jacket, it should be worn up.

-Lastly, it is very important that students eat properly, rest effectively and hydrate properly.  The CNE Marching Rockets work hard to prepare for our performances.  We are only as strong as our weakest member, and you aren't helping anyone by being tired or sick and sitting on the sideline.  Be prepared to work hard.

Uniforms
Please check your house and car trunks for band uniforms and uniform pieces.  We are missing these entire uniforms and many other people are missing pieces. 

2025 Clermont Northeastern Marching Rockets Tentative Schedule

Monday, July 14         New Band Member and Parent Orientation    6:00-7:00PM        
Tuesday, July 15         Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, July 17         Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Sunday July 20         Clermont County Fair Parade        12:00 
                Report to Owensville Building/Ends at Fairgrounds
Monday, July 28        Band Camp Kickoff                5:30-8:00PM
Tuesday, July 29-Friday Aug 1    Band Camp                8:00-5:30PM
Friday, August 1         Band Camp Show                5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 5        Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Tuesday, August 19        Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, August 22        Football at Mariemont            5:30 Report 
Tuesday, August 26        Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, August 29         Football at MVCA                5:30 Report 
Tuesday, September 2    Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, September 5        Football vs. Holy Cross            5:30 Report
Saturday, September 6     Ford Fundraiser
Tuesday, September 9    Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, September 12    Football at Lockland                  5:30 Report
Saturday, September 13     UC Band Day Performance (Pending Acceptance)
Tuesday, September 16    Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, September 19     Football vs. Cincinnati Country Day     5:30 Report
                Homecoming Parade
Tuesday, September 23    Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, September 26     Football at Williamsburg            5:30 Report 
Tuesday, September 30    Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
THURSDAY, October 2    Football vs. Blanchester            5:30 Report 
Friday, Oct 3-Sunday Oct. 5    Pumpkin Run Fundraiser 
Tuesday, October 7        Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 10        Football at Bethel                5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 14        Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 17        Football vs. Fayetteville            5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 21        Night Band                    5:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 24        Football vs.  East Clinton             5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 28     Spaghetti Dinner Concert/Varsity Show (MS Gym)
Friday, Oct 31 or Sat Nov 1    Possible Football Playoffs            TBA
November 6-8        Middle School Drama @ Anderson Center
Wednesday, December 17     Winter Concert (HS Gym)
Saturday, January 24    OMEA Solo and Ensemble Competition    TBA
March 8-15 2026         Spring Drama @ Anderson Center
March 21, 2026        Band Booster Craft Show
Tuesday April 21         Spring Concert
April 28-May 3        Florida Tour 2026


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