HPS 10-Year Alumni Band
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It’s hard to believe a decade has passed since our doors first opened! To mark this milestone, we’re thrilled to welcome back some familiar faces - our very own Alumni Band will be performing! This group can be made up of as many former Bison staff and students as possible. We would like to host a concert on our stage to commemorate the growth we have achieved together over the years. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with friends, family, & community members - our goal is to have a full house in the audience and as many alumni on stage performing as possible.
If you plan to participate in this ensemble, please register HERE. All musicians participating will be responsible for printing their own music, found in this FOLDER. We are performing three easy songs that exemplify our school’s growth. You can learn about each piece and hear the examples below. We will wear all-black, professional attire when performing. To prepare for this special concert, we will be holding three extra rehearsals in the HPS band room. For the group to have the most success, you must make it to at least 2 of the 3 options below:
Let’s make this celebration one to remember — see you there! #DecadeOfExcellence #AlumniBand #10YearsBisonStrong |
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 14, 2025 📍 Location: High Plains Large Gym 🕒 Time: 7:00 pm (6:00 call for musicians) |
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"Tatonka" is the Lakota word for bison, also known as American buffalo. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Lakota people, symbolizing life, power, generosity, and a provider of everything needed for survival. This piece is a musical depiction of North America's largest land mammal, the bison. The music is quite representative of the beast itself; it is a song of survival. Beginning with a trumpet fanfare, the piece quickly settles into a steady marching beat. While brief moments of tenderness are heard, boldness and fortitude are at the heart of the piece.
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