Frequently Asked Questions

Band Basics

  • There are several ways to join the CV Cougar Band program:

    Join as an MVISD 8th Grader Simply choose Band on your elective choice sheet, and we’ll take care of the rest.

    Join as a Non-MVISD Student, New to CVHS

    • Step 1: Contact the Creek View High School Counseling Services Office and ask to enroll in band!

      They will temporarily place you in one of our four band classes until we, as your directors, make a final placement.

    • Step 2: Email us! Email Mr. Conner and he’ll get you all the information you’ll need to transition into the Creek View Cougar Band!

    Join As a Non-Musician

    • Learn an Instrument

      If you did not play an instrument in Middle School, it is not too late for you to join the band as a musician. To do so you will need to take private lessons. Students can take private lessons for a summer, a semester, or a year before joining! This is not for everyone as it requires much motivation and self-discipline.

      All students interested in this pathway to band membership need to set up a parent/student/ teacher conference with Mr. Conner to determine if this is a feasible option for your family before enrolling in private lessons.

    • Join our award-winning Color Guard!

      Students who do not currently play an instrument and want to join the CV Cougar Band can explore the wonderful world of Color Guard!

  • ParentSquare

    Make sure that you’re checking Parent Square notifications.

    Check the Band Calendar
    The band calendar has the most up-to-date information about events and activities. Make sure to click on the actual activity to see additional information. We have created a link to make subscribing to our calendar a breeze.

    Attend the Monthly Booster Meetings
    More information on booster club meetings soon to come.

    Read the Weekly Newsletters
    Each week the directors send out a newsletter highlighting important information and dates.

  • Most instruments do need to be privately owned/rented and maintained by the student. There are a few instruments (e.g. tuba, euphonium, mellophones, etc) that are school owned and rented to students. If you are unsure whether or not you need to purchase/rent your own instrument, please email one of the directors.

  • Per Texas State (UIL) Law, before/after school activities are only allowed to practice for 8 hours per week once school has begun. During the summer, we have a Band Camp that runs during the weeks leading into the school year. These weeks are more intensive to prepare us for the marching season.

    When school starts, the band will practice after school. During the marching season, there are Friday night football game commitments (performances) and Saturday Contests (competitions) throughout the Fall Semester. The marching season finishes during the first part of November, and then the Band will only play at football games.

    In addition, post-football and marching season, students will also participate in Concert Season activities, as well as Winter and Spring school concerts, and an End of the Year Banquet.

  • In order to give our band a cohesive appearance we do have guidelines for student's appearances while they are on the field:

    • Students will not wear makeup while in uniform.

    • Jewelry, hair ribbons & nail polish are not allowed while in uniform.

    • Hair must be its natural color.

    • Hair must not touch the collar of the jacket and must be above the top of the ear or pulled behind it. No visible hair on forehead.

    • Students must be clean shaven while in uniform.

  • Call time is the designated time that the students must be ready (dressed, full water bottle, instrument, etc.) and in the CVHS Band Hall or other assigned area.

  • If your student would like to earn their Letter Jacket before their Senior year, they need to meet the criteria set out in the Band Hand Book. Please visit the Handbook for those requirements.

  • The Texas Education Agency defines the band as a performing art, and concert & marching performances are an extension of class time. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required and is a part of the band grade.

    A student will be suspended from participating in any extracurricular activity (marching band activities, pep rallies, parades, UIL solo and ensemble, and other competitions) after a six-week grading period in which a student receives a grade below a 70. The student will remain eligible and responsible for band and technique class requirements including sectionals and performances.

    Interim progress reports are issued in the middle of each six-week period to students who are borderline or failing a class. Students can ‘regain’ eligibility at this time if he/she is passing.