RR Summer East Coast Adventure Quick Update

Tue June 16, 1-2:30pm is the next scheduled rehearsal for the Renegade Regiment 2026 East Coast Trip.   Subsequent rehearsals are scheduled for Tue June 23, 1-2:30pm & Sat Jun 27, 9a-12p (rehearsal + trip meeting)

It's important that every member who can possibly attend rehearsals join us in preparation for creating a great performance and for conditioning for the physical demands of the parade. If unable to attend, please submit an absence report per usual. 

 ACTION ITEMS
→ All students must submit a required performer waiver; many have already submitted their hard copy. Please turn in the completed hard copy at the the Tues June 16 afternoon rehearsal (hard copy received on Tues June 9) or visit THIS LINK to submit electronically. The deadline to submit the waiver is Fri, June 19.

→ A current Medical Treatment Authorization is required for students attending the trip. 

• Current (2026) Renegade Regiment Members who have not yet submitted this Authorization: CLICK HERE 

• 2026 NonComp Members who have not yet submitted this Authorization: CLICK HERE 

• Class of 2026 Graduates who will be under age 18 on or after Mon June 29 and have not yet submitted this Authorization: CLICK HERE

GENERAL UPDATES
Our website has recently been updated with the most current version of the trip itinerary, with the student packing list, required form downloads and completion, and other useful information: www.unionbands.com/eca

Dec 15 UHS Bands / Guard Update

🎄Season's Greetings from the Union Bands faculty and staff! 

📢 Let's pack the UHS Gym TONIGHT Mon Dec 15 at 7:00pm for the Union Guard's Annual Holiday Showcase!  Come early to bid on silent auction items or purchase delectable holiday treats 😋

⚠️Tomorrow Tues Dec 16 is the deadline to register for Solo & Ensemble Festival coming up next semester.  Note: duets may be registered if instruments are of the same family (brasses, woodwinds, or percussion).  Find all the details and registration form at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnionBands/UHSBandSoloEnsembleFestivalRegistration202526 

📅 Tomorrow night Tues Dec 16, 6-7pm is UBPC Resource Night.  Make account payments, pick up fundraiser chocolate, and ask questions.  Recently ordered Letterman Jackets and VIBES earplugs will be available to pick up at this event.  Recently ordered RR Section merch and other Union Bands merch will not be available until after this event.

📝 UHS and UFA campus block scheduling for Semester Final Exams is coming up later this week.  ***FRESHMEN***: on Thu morning Dec 18 do NOT report to the UHS campus, rather proceed directly to your 2nd Period classroom at the Freshman Academy by 8:40am. Shuttle Bus service from UHS to UFA is ***NOT*** available as it is on normal school days.  

🌞 Calling all Friends & Family wishing to join in the fun for the Renegade Regiment's EAST COAST ADVENTURE next summer, be sure to check out rate & payment information ASAP.   $ deposits are due later this month.  Much more info and registration at: www.unionbands.com/eastcoastadventure/friends-family  

🚨 NEW POLICY for UHS BAND BUILDING starting 2026: In an effort to take better care of our facility, effective Mon Jan 5, food & drinks (except water) may not be consumed within the Band Building.  Eating must happen outside or in other open areas on campus.  This policy is inclusive of lunchtime; Soph/Jr/Sr who may normally eat lunch inside the band building must find a different eating location.