2017 New Parent and Student Presentation Goals this evening - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2017 New Parent and Student Presentation

Goals this evening ● Provide some general information about the band geared towards incoming freshman ● Offer an opportunity to meet Dr. G and ask questions in a smaller setting

Topics ● Curricular Band Offerings ● Marching Band Timeline ● Website and Charms ● Band Booster Organization ● Questions

Freshman Curricular Band Offerings 1st Semester ● Concert Band ● Marching Band (Counts as PE Credit) 2nd Semester ● Milburn Concert Band ● Wind Ensemble

Freshman Extra-Curricular Band Offerings 1st Semester ● Marching Band 2nd Semester ● Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Jazz Combo ● Flute Choir ● Solo & Ensemble Contest (required for Wind Ensemble) ● Musical Pit ● Winterguard

Marching Band Timeline February 1st ● 2017 Marching Percussion Meeting-6pm at Milburn with Mr. Hinds February 8th ● First Marching Percussion Tech Class 6pm-8pm (continue every Wednesday) February 28th ● Marching Band 2017 Band Together New Parent Orientation 6pmat Milburn

Marching Band Timeline Continued... March 15th ● Marching Panthers New Band Members First Rehearsal 6pm-8pm Winds only ● Continues most Wednesdays through April April 24th-27th ● Marching Band Uniform Fittings and First Fees Due Fittings begin at 5:30 assigned by instrument and class May 30th ● First Summer Marching Band Rehearsal

Summer Marching Band Timeline May 30th-July 1st ● 1pm-5pm ● Marching Band Parade Season leading up to VP Fair Parade July 2nd-17th ● Vacation Time July 17th-21st ● Percussion and Guard Camp ● Winds join at end of week

Summer Marching Band Timeline Continued... July 24th-August 2nd ● Band Camp ● (Do Not Schedule Vacations Here!)

Marching Band Auditions Marching Band is a select ensemble requiring performers to perform a variety of skills including playing an instrument, marching, and dancing. Attendance to all events , practices and rehearsals is crucial. Students who are not proficient at one or more of these skills will be placed in an “alternate” spot. Performance spots are decided based on students’ performance throughout the spring and first part of summer.

Marching Band Fees Marching Band Fees have not been set for the 2017 season, but are estimated to be $500-$600 Additional expenses include: ● OTHS Activity fee of $100 ● Shoes and uniform items, estimated at $50

Band Together Parent Organization ● First Meeting on February 28th, we will: ○ Provide Charms Database Login ■ Calendar ■ Fees and Account Management ○ Provide Complete information for the 2017 Season

Contact Info ● Band Website ○ www.othsband.com ● Dr. G ○ gustafson-hindsm@oths.us ● Christine McNulty, Band Together Coordinator ○ sharpgirl16@gmail.com