July 15, 2016

Post date: Jul 15, 2016 7:09:04 PM

Announcements:

  • We have had a great first week of band camp! The hornline/battery has learned the first 6 pages of drill for the show and spent a good deal of time learning marching fundamentals, technique and A LOT of new choreography. The guard has ALL of the equipment work for the entire show! The percussion section has played through the entire show!

  • Thanks to any parent who has helped with the staff meals this week! It has been greatly appreciated!

  • Thanks to everyone who helped take the fireworks tent down or helped this past Wednesday night on the trailer! It takes an army to make this organization happen and we couldn’t do it without your help!

  • Video links should be sent on remind this afternoon with the basics choreography block along with the opening “Major Tom” choreography for your student to work on between now and Monday!

  • MONDAY starts our FULL WEEK OF BAND CAMP! The schedule will be as follows: (schedule is subject to change if it rains or heat index is too high)

    • 8:00 - Meet in the band room to check roll and go over announcements - BE ON TIME!

    • 8:15 - Hornline, Guard, Battery - Stretch/Run (outside); Front Ensemble is inside for music rehearsal

    • 8:30 - Hornline, Guard, Battery -Marching Fundamentals/choreography (outside)

    • 9:00 - Hornline, Guard, Battery -Learn drill for the show (outside)

    • 11:30 - Lunch Break (either bring a lunch to eat in the gym or bring money to go get some lunch)

    • 1:00 - Sectionals/Full Band Music Rehearsal (Inside)

    • 4:30 - Dinner Break (same as lunch)

    • 6:00 - Ensemble time outside (marching & playing) - Everyone including front ensemble is outside for this rehearsal

    • 8:30-9:00 - Dismissal!

  • Friday we are scheduled until 5:00 but we will stop when we have the entire show on the field. This should be lunch time on Friday unless rain/heat keeps us in at any point next week.

  • You and your family and friends are more than welcome to come out to the practice field each night to hear the beginnings of the show as we start putting it together for the first time. Bring your yard chairs out and enjoy a nice evening with the band family. I think you will be amazed at how the show develops and improves between now and November!

  • Next week will definitely be a full week!!! IT'S GOING TO BE VERY HOT!!! Students need a lot of rest each night, breakfast each morning, SUNSCREEEN, water/snacks for the field (THEY MUST HYDRATE!), money/food for both lunch/dinner breaks, cool clothing, tennis shoes, pencil, drill book (optional but HIGHLY recommended), music, instrument and most importantly A GREAT ATTITUDE! These are ESSENTIAL materials for camp each day!

  • All students should have paid their $125 band fee BY MONDAY unless payment arrangements have been made. Please make every attempt to pay some or all of the $125 ASAP so that we can pay the band camp staff and our bills in a timely manner! Students should receive a receipt for your payment within 1-2 days of your payment so ask your student for their receipt to keep for your records as sometimes we do make a mistake with so many kids paying at the same time.

  • Students will be ordering shoes, polos, and their FREE theme shirt tomorrow during their afternoon sectional rehearsal.

  • All students need a band polo to be worn during the early (HOT!) part of the marching season. These are $15/each and should be paid for when they come in. Students MUST pay for his/her polo BEFORE he/she will receive it!

  • All band students are expected to wear the same style/brand of marching shoe which is the black MTX brand marching shoe. If your student does not have a pair to wear or a pair that fits they will need to order these on Monday when the drum majors come around during sectionals to get their order. There are old shoes from years past in the uniform for them to try on if there is a question about size. Shoes are $36/pair (Guard - $33/pair – included in NEW girls guard fee). Once again payment MUST be made BEFORE students will receive their shoes.

  • All band students will receive 1 (one) THEME SHIRT for FREE as part of his/her uniform. The drum majors will get their sizes for this shirt next week. You will receive a separate order form to purchase extra shirts for your student/yourself/family/friends to order. DO NOT INCLUDE THE FREE SHIRT ON THIS ORDER FORM OR YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY FOR THIS SHIRT! Your student should have this order form to bring home to you at some point this week. Money and orders for additional shirts/polos/hoodies will be due during one of the post-band camp rehearsals. Check the order form for the due date. It is highly recommended that you order at least order one additional theme shirt for your student to wear for Saturday contests after a Friday night football game.

  • Band Booster Meeting is MONDAY NIGHT @ 7:00 pm in the band room. Make plans to attend as we get ready to kick off the fall marching season!

  • Please remember trailor sponsors, guard fees, and percussion fees/shirt sponsors. Take care of all of these items in a timely manner. These are all in ADDITION to regular band fees.

Upcoming Dates:

  • July 25-29 - NO REHEARSALS! Enjoy the week off to rest and relax after camp!

  • Monday, August 1st - School's Freshmen Orientation – Time: TBA! More information from the school should be coming concerning this night.

  • Tuesday, August 2nd - School Starts!

  • Thursday, August 4th - Regular after school rehearsals begin! Check the calendar on the website or the handbook as to the when/where/how long these rehearsals take place. All after school rehearsals are MANDATORY and are a part of your student's grade for the band class! Check the handbook for attendance policy as far as what's excused or not excused when a student misses a rehearsal.

  • Monday, August 8th - 1st memorization test over the opener. Students MUST memorize the opener from beginning to end with a passing grade in order to march at Preview Night held on the 18th.

  • Monday, August 15th - Memorization test over Part II!

  • Thursday, August 18th - Preview Night/Dodge Booster Drive! 6:30 pm - Stadium - This is your first chance to see the Fall 2016 show. Invite your friends and family out to this event!

  • Friday, August 19th - 1st HOME Football game vs. Zion Christian Academy. Come out and support the band and football team.