Leigh Marching Band & Colorguard 20 2017 17 Sh Show: ow: BA BAILA LA
2017 Season Schedule Rehearsals Competitions ▪ M, W: 5 – 8pm ▪ Sat 10/7 – Feste Del Mar ▪ Sat: 10 – 6pm ▪ Sat 10/14 – Gilroy Garlic City Classic ▪ Sat 11/4 – Independence Tournament Football Games ▪ Sat 11/11 – James Logan Invitational ▪ Fri Sept 8 Western Band Championships (travel) ▪ Fri Oct 7, 13, 27 ▪ 11/17 to 11/19, Fresno, CA ▪ Fri Nov 3 Los Gatos Parade ▪ Sat 12/2
Day of Competition Schedule Typical Schedule (all times approximate and are adjusted based on our performance time) 10am – 1pm Rehearsal at Leigh 1 – 1:30pm Load trailers 1:30 – 3pm Eat, Shower, Change into Travel Uniform (at home) 3pm Load Buses and Travel to Show Site 4/4:30pm Arrive, Unload Trailers, Use Restroom 5pm Eat Dinner, Change, Get ready for show! 6 – 7:15pm Warm up and walk to Gate 7:15-7:30pm Gate (Staging for Performance) 7:30pm Show!! 7:30-8pm Wrap up with Staff 8pm Change out of Field Uniforms; Load Trailers; Dessert provided 9pm Watch remaining bands and Awards Ceremony 10/10:30pm Return to Leigh
What to Bring Competitions / Football Games Super Saturdays / Rehearsals Travel Uniform • Backpack (either regular or drawstring) • Duffle Bag • 1/2 Gallon water jug (with ice) • Black Polo (tank top under the polo for girls) • Instrument / Music • Blue jeans – no holes (black athletic shorts under • Binder with ~15 page protectors jeans) • Mechanical pencils (no pencil sharpeners on • Casual Shoes (closed toe, no flip flops) field) In the Duffle bag: • Dot book • Show t-shirt (washed) • Sunscreen (lots) / Deodorant (please) • Marching shoes; Long black socks, no logos • Hat / Sunglasses • Leigh (or black) sweatshirt and Marching Band Jacket • Lunch / Snacks • Misc. items (extra wrist bands, makeup for CG, etc.)
Contribution $1400 contribution/student Provides: • Summer Training / Band Camp Payment Schedule: • Competition Uniform Aug 1st: $350 Sept 1st: $500 • Travel Uniform / Duffle bag Oct 1st: $550 • Some (larger) instruments Pay by : • World Class Staff / Instruction • By Check and place in green box in • Transportation band room • Food • OR Paypal from leighpapa.org • Lodging (trips) Company Matching
PAPA Fundraisers Rummage Sale – Sat Sept 16th • Sell new and gently used items • Clean out your closets and garages • Drop off items on Fri Sept 15th Mattress Fundraiser – Sat Oct 28 th • Name brand mattresses for sale at Leigh at up to 50% off retail • Leigh PAPA receives a percentage of each sale
How Parents Can Support Students Help out in one or more ways: Super Saturday Support (drinks/snacks/minor first aid) Operations (moving equipment, building props, fixing things…) Uniforms (sizing and making sure students look great) Food (keeping students fed on long competition days) Communications (Newsletters, Website, Photography, Social Media) Fundraising (help organize various events, sponsorships) Color guard (help with uniforms, equipment specific to guard)
Social Events Student Socials Saturday nights (8-11pm) after Super Saturday rehearsals Hosted by leadership students and parent chaperoned Only for band students Parent Socials At beginning and end of the season Sat Aug 26, 7-10pm Tanner/Seward Residence, 5316 Romford Drive
Next Steps 1. Fill out Student Info Form on leighpapa.org to stay up to date 2. Sign up to help with a committee 3. Make sure students have turned in registration paperwork 4. Make your contributions 5. Look out for requests for Volunteers throughout the season 6. Support PAPA fundraisers 7. Join Facebook group “Leigh Marching Band” 8. Attend football games and competitions to cheer on the band Thanks for Supporting the Students!!
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