Marching Band 2011-12

Band Camp 2011 Updates

All students enrolled in Band are required to participate in the Marching Band. Marching Band is an extension of the band program. This program is designed to give the director and students a good starting point for learning and developing a deeper appreciation and understanding of marching band styles.

All students enrolled in band are required to participate in the Marching Band. However, students who are active members of the Varsity football team or varsity cheerleading team are exempt. This exemption is revoked when the student withdraws membership from the said team. The objectives of the Marching Band are as follows:

Students will be able to:

· Developing an appreciation and knowledge of marching styles.

· Developing skills and technique necessary to perform precision drill.

· Extending sight-reading and rhythm pattern reading skills.

· Understanding the musical terminology included in drill formation.

· Continued emphasis on good playing habits.

· Listening/watching professional recordings videotapes of military, corps, and University marching bands.

The dates for band camp are as follows:

Mon. Aug. 8 (4-6pm)Redskins workers Training session / ID Badge Full Band

Those who plan to participate are encouraged to attend this session. This is the only day you may obtain your badge and receive training.

Tues. Aug. 9 – Thurs. Aug. 11 4pm – 8pm Percussion Only

Tues. Aug 16 4pm-8pm Instrumentalist Only

6pm-8pm Full Band rehearsal

Tues. Aug. 16 – Wed. Aug. 17 4pm – 8pm See Above for details

· Marching Fundamentals

· 2011-2011 Expectations / calendar review

· Introduction to 2011-2012 Marching Music

· Section leaders

· Marching Formation

· Parade practice

· Field Show introduction /entrance / exit

· Get Up practice for Aug. 17 (9am) performance. (6-8pm)

Thur. Aug. 18 9:00am Freshman Orientation Performance

Thur. Aug 18 4-8pm Full Marching Band (Auxiliary included)

· Marching Fundamentals

· 2011-2011 Expectations / calendar review

· Introduction to 2011-2012 Marching Music

· One band concept

· Motivation chants /Band Motto

· Section leaders / auxiliary sponsors / captions

· Marching Formation

· Parade practice

· Field show Set Up / Pre-Game Show

August 17- 9:30am (Wise Auditorium) Perform for U.S. Department of Education and staff at our Welcome Back Celebration (Full Marching Band / Get UP)

August 20- Time: TBD (Roosevelt HS) PGCPS Back to School Fair (Drum Line & all Auxiliaries / Get UP)

Opening Field Formation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (RMT Flags)

25 30 35 40 45 50 45 40 35 30 25

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