Welcome Letter and Band Contract (Printer Friendly Version)
Each member must pay a non-refundable $85 participation fee*, which is used for the following:
1. Feeding the students at all home and away games
2. Emergency repairs to school marching equipment
3. Purchase of miscellaneous marching equipment
4. Any remaining money will be applied to Marching Band Banquet at the end of the season.
5. Make checks payable to Cash.
*Paying this fee indicates your commitment to participate in band. The fee is non-refundable after June 21st.
8.22-23 - Band Camp (Music Rehearsals) 8 am-12 pm
8.24 - 8.26 (Band Camp)- 8 am-4 pm
8.29 - 8.31 (Band Camp) - 8 am through 4 pm
During Band Camp, members will be fitted with their new uniforms.
NEW MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDERING THEIR OWN MARCHING SHOES. Order shoes here.
Please order Marching Band Shoes “Drillmaster Black Shoes” #3025 or Color Guard Shoes “Impulse Guard Shoes” #1650 (Both come in full and half sizes)
You are responsible for keeping the uniform clean and presentable. Any loose buttons must be fixed and dirty uniform pieces must be dry-cleaned before the next wearing.
ALL UNIFORM PIECES SHOULD BE DRY-CLEANED
Color Guard and Marching Band members will be asked to purchase a Marching Band T-Shirt that will go under your uniform as well as a Marching Band polo shirt that will be used for the Memorial Day Parade or anytime we need an alternate uniform.
You will all be issued garment bags, which have a pocket in the back that is big enough to hold your shoes. Please use this pocket for your shoes especially when they are muddy or wet.
At some point after the winter break we will collect the uniforms of the seniors as well as anyone not returning for the next season. The uniforms must be returned dry-cleaned. At that time the uniforms will be inventoried and assessed for any damages. Repairs or replacements will be the responsibility of each member.
Below is a price list for each piece issued.
COAT $ 206.00
JUMPSUIT $ 93.00
SHAKO (Hat) $ 51.00
PLUME $ 20.25
GARMENT BAG $ 13.00
HAT BOX $ 12.75
RAINCOATS $ 76.00
TBA - North Jersey Band Festival - Montclair State University Upper Montclair, NJ
Rehearsals are Monday 3 - 4 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00
All rehearsals are mandatory. Please make the directors aware of any absences at least a week in advance.
Unexcused absences from rehearsals may result (at the director's discretion) in the member being benched from that week's performance.
DO NOT SCHEDULE EXTRA ACADEMIC HELP or DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS DURING MARCHING BAND REHEARSALS.
The only excused absences are being absent from school or a family emergency. Excessive excused absences may also result in being benched (at the director's discretion).
Please check performance dates and make sure you can attend all of the games (Home and Away).
All performances are mandatory. If you are unable to attend due to a family obligation, (i.e. wedding, bar mitzvah, etc.) Mr. Peña must be notified by email or phone call before the start of the school year. Notification after that point will be considered unexcused.
It is imperative that all members attend all games and competitions. We work as a unit and the drill is written with the exact number of bodies. Missing members create holes in the drill.
Competitions are usually in October and November and are all day events. Please do not plan vacations or college visits during the dates listed in this handbook.
We do have football games on the long weekends when school is not in session, such as the Teacher's Convention Weekend in November.
Please note that although our regular season ends early in November we will continue to perform at games if the team qualifies for the State Playoffs. We can potentially play until early December.
Parent chaperones are always needed to assist at games. Please contact Mr. Peña if you are interested in helping.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.