Broad Run High School Marching Spartans 2015-2016
Welcome! We will answer all of your questions after our presentation.
Meet Your Band Directors Bram Smith Ryan Dempsey
Other Band Staff Percussion Director Marching and Winds Color Guard Music Arrangement Percussion Arrangement Drill
Paperwork and Fees Marching Spartans Commitment Form for Volunteer Interest Form (yellow form) 2015-2016 (green form)
Paperwork and Fees Marching Band = $325 Deposit due today = $100 Balance due first day of band camp = $225 We encourage you to pay the full amount today, if possible.
Due by First • Balance of Band Fee if Day of Band not paid in full tonight Camp (date) • Field Trip forms • Permission forms • Health forms • Emergency Care Information form
Band Camp • Begins early August • Attendance is REQUIRED
Band Camp Schedule Full details and specific dates and times for Band Camp will be provided.
Weekly Fall SAMPLE Schedule • Monday: Percussion and Color Guard • Tuesday: Full Band • Wednesday: Winds, Color Guard Thursday: Full Band • Friday: Football Game Lock-Ins • Saturday: Competition Days
Lock-Ins • Before every home football game • Rehearsal time • Team-building time • Report to Band Room immediately after school (come to school prepared!) • BBA provides dinner for Marching Spartan members • Stay until the conclusion of the football game
Football Games • Marching Spartans section in home bleachers (only members and parent chaperones allowed!) • Band parents sit nearby = Band cheering section! • Marching Spartans are appropriate, enthusiastic, sportsmanlike and SPIRITED!
Football Games • Be ready and prepared to play and perform • Keep the Band Staff and the Drum Major in sight • 3 rd quarter break for concessions (bring money)
Competitions 2014 Schedule • Most Saturdays in the • 9/27: USBands, Herndon H, S Fall • 10/4: Loudoun Valley Classic at • All day (rehearsal, Loudoun Valley HS competition, awards) • 10/18: Parade of Champions, • Travel together by bus James Madison University • Exact times and • 10/25: USBands State itineraries TBA until Championship, Virginia Beach competition schedules • 11/1: State Marching Assessment, are released (generally 2 South Lakes HS weeks prior )
Logistics – Rehearsals • Start ON TIME and end ON TIME • Fast paced • Have fun • Stay focused • Always have music, drill book, materials and equipment necessary for a successful rehearsal
Logistics – Storage • Marching Spartans and members of the band program have a cubby in the band storage room • Shared space • MUST stay clean • No food or drink • No hanging out with no purpose • Privilege, not a right
Logistics – Equipment Care & Maintenance • Keep materials clean and in proper working condition • Keep track of your materials • Store materials when not in use • Maximize the space we have
Logistics – Absences • Must be arranged in advance unless there is an emergency • Note, phone call or email from parent/guardian to the Band Director • We are a team… each missed practice hinders the progress of the group! • DO NOT MISS PERFORMANCES! The success of the group depends on YOU!
Logistics – Playing/Spinning Assessments • During Band Camp • Assess individual/section preparation • Given by Drum Major, Captains and Section Leaders • Given by Band Staff/Directors as needed
Uniform 101 – Instrumentalists Plume (provided) NOT SHOWN: Shako (provided) Show Shirt (underneath - Jacket (provided) provided) Gloves (as needed) Gauntlets (provided) Show Shorts Bibbers (provided) (underneath - provided) Black Socks DINKLES!!
Uniform 101 – Color Guard Standard Uniform: Velvet Top & Pants (provided) Show Uniform: (provided) Performance Rifle Flags (provided) NOT SHOWN: Guard Shoes, tights, Band Show shirt (provided), Guard Gloves, Make-up & Hair Accessories
Uniform 101 – Shoes and Gloves • Special Marching Band shoes = DINKLES • Orders placed during Band Camp • Purchased through BBA • Color Guard shoes & gloves are ordered through Guard point of contact – Note: Two pairs of shoes may be necessary
When in Uniform …. • Be READY • Be RESPONSIBLE • Be RESPECTFUL • LEAD BY EXAMPLE
Broad Run High School Marching Spartans Let us introduce the Band Booster Associaton …
Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA) WELCOME!
Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA) A non-profit, board-led group of parents that provides funding, volunteer support and outreach for all of Broad Run’s band programs.
Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA) The Association provides almost $85,000 dollars of funding, thousands of volunteer hours and extensive publicity each year to support BRHS band programs.
Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA) ALL parents of students who participate in Marching Band are members of the BRHS BBA
From the BBA… • Detailed information about the Marching Spartan program! • A must-read!! • Hard copies will be available at the start of Band Camp, and will also be available onhttp://www.brhsbba.org
BRHS BBA - Fundraising EXAMPLES • Critical to the success of the Band Program! Tag Day • Detailed list of fundraisers Local restaurant fundraisers throughout the year in Holiday wreath sales Parent Primer • BBA fundraising budget = Virtual fundraising $85K, raised primarily Saver cards through fundraising!!! … and more!
BRHS BBA – Volunteer Efforts • The BBA needs YOU! EXAMPLES Chaperones • Please complete the back of the yellow Band Camp Support Volunteer Interest Form Spartan Spectacular and turn it in with your Commitment Form Publicity today First Aid • Turn in the yellow Food Prep and Serving volunteer form today! … and MORE!
Needed Tonight: Paperwork and Fees Marching Spartans Commitment Form for Volunteer Interest Form (yellow form) 2015-2016 (green form)
Paperwork and Fees Marching Band = $325 Deposit due today = $100 Balance due first day of band camp = $225 We encourage you to pay the full amount today, if possible.
Band Fee FAQs – Helps Pay For … • Band staff • Student recognition awards • Show design • Specialized equipment (e.g. drum set harnesses, • Pre-season camps marching euphoniums, • Food for Band Camp/lock ins props, etc.) • Marching Band uniforms • Color Guard uniforms • Color Guard flags • Official show shirt and shorts • Dry cleaning • Fees and transportation to festivals, competitions and auditions
BRHS BBA – Spirit Wear • T-shirts, duffle bags, jackets, sweatshirts, etc. • Coordinated by BBA • Purchase at beginning of school year • Online ordering • Details TBA
BRHS BBA – Communication
BRHS BBA – Participation • Parent meetings 1 x per month • Generally the 2 nd Tuesday of each month • Parents = foundation of the Band Program! • Up-to-date news, needs and accomplishments
Upcoming Events • Spring Concert – BRHS Auditorium, May 28 th • Spring Fundraiser – Details TBA • Band Banquet – BRHS Cafeteria, May 29 th – Volunteers needed! • Chin Chin Fundraiser – June 1 st , mention the BRHS Band!! – New members! Be sure to get your Chin Chin goody bag (its has gift cards!) tonight when you pay your deposit! • Potbelly Fundraiser – June 4 th , Open Mike Night!! – New members! Be sure to get your Chin Chin goody bag (its has gift cards!) tonight when you pay your deposit! • Band Booster Meeting – June 9 th , 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Parent reception to thank everyone for all their hard work this year. Evite will be sent soon.
BRHS BBA – Board Members 2014-2015 Board Members 2015-2015 Board Members • • Lamar Wilson – President Lamar Wilson – President • • Martin Thurn – Vice President Laura White – Vice President, Fundraising • Jodi Lutz – Vice President • Tammie Willenbrok – Vice • Amber Saunders – Treasurer President, Communications • Michele Hall – Secretary • Kory Fierstine – Treasurer • Kelly Cieslak – Secretary Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! We look forward to a great year ahead!
Questions????
Do You Feel Like This? • Presentation and forms available on www.brhsbba.org • Detailed information in the Primer for New Marching Parents that will be available at the start of Band Camp • Look for volunteers wearing ASK ME ABOUT THE BAND! stickers to answer all your questions!
What To Do Now 1. Complete green and yellow forms 2. Make checks payable to BRHS BBA, or have your cash or credit card ready (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) 3. Go to one of four tables on the stage to submit the green and yellow forms and make payments. Visit the table labeled with the first letter of your last name. 4. Remember to turn in the yellow volunteer form at the payment table. It definitely takes a village for a successful Marching Band! We need your help!
GO MARCHING SPARTANS! We are looking forward to an exciting new year! We are glad you are here! THANK YOU!!!
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