The Knoxville High School Band will soon be starting their fall practices in early August.

Vice President of the Knoxville Music Boosters Annie Leonard tells KNIA/KRLS News this year the band will have a family picnic the Friday following the first week of band practice. The Knoxville Music Boosters will host the family picnic at the Knoxville High School on Friday, August 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The picnic will give parents of the band a chance to hear the band before the school year begins. Families are asked to bring a dish to share and chairs. For more information contact the Knoxville Music Boosters at their website or Facebook page.