Marching Spartans Commitment Night 2017 ‐ 2018 Welcome! We will answer all of your questions after the presentation.
Meet Your Band Director Ryan Dempsey
Marching Band Staff Ryan Ignacic Megan Constantinides Andy Schlaf Ashley Flock Dylan Mercer Color Guard Front Ensemble Color Guard Percussion Caption Marching and Winds Tim Smart Andrew McConnell Rachel Rood Erica Resurreccion Leina Thurn Visual Tech Percussion Tech Color Guard Tech Color Guard Tech Percussion Tech along with the assistance of returning alumni
BRHS BBA – Board Members 2016 ‐ 2017 Board Members 2017 ‐ 2018 Board Members President: Carolyn Renshaw President: Carolyn Renshaw VP, Communications: Tammie Willenbrock VP, Communications: Tammie Willenbrock VP, Fundraising: Laura White VP, Fundraising: Joe Hummel VP, Student Services: Jeanine Gallagher VP, Student Services: Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle (Co ‐ VPs) VP, Volunteers: Donna Vanik VP, Volunteers: Donna Vanik Treasurer: Kory Fierstine Treasurer: Kory Fierstine Secretary: Vacant Secretary: Michele Loyd
Needed Tonight: Paperwork Commitment Form for 2017 ‐ 2018 Volunteers Form
Needed Tonight: Marching Fees Base Marching Fee: $350 ( $25 BRHSBBA Membership Fee per family included) More than one Marching Spartan in your family? Sibling Fee: $250 for each additional Marching Spartan in your family Due Tonight: $100 Commitment Fee per Marching Spartan Balance Due on August 3 rd 1 st Day of Marching Fundamentals We encourage you to pay the full amount today, if possible.
Marching Spartans
Beyond the Marching Spartans CONCERT ENSEMBLES Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Ensemble
Beyond the Marching Spartans INDOOR SEASON Winterguard Indoor Drumline
Summer Sectional Clinics COLOR GUARD CLINICS DRUM CAMP July 31 st from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesdays this Summer 6:30 – 8:30 PM August 1 st from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM with Leina Thurn & Erica Resurreccion GUARD CAMP June 22 nd & June 23rd
Summer Rehearsal Schedule DATE ACTIVITY TIME July 19 th & 26 th Music Rehearsals 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm August 1 st Leadership Seminar 9:00 am – 12:00 pm August 2 nd & 3 rd All Members: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Visual Fundamentals August 7 th ‐ 11 th All Members: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Band Camp August 14 th & 15 th All Members: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Band Camp August 17 th & 18 th All Members: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Band Camp (Bring Snacks) August 21 st ‐ 23 rd All Members: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Band Camp (Bring Snacks) August 24 th First Day of School: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Rehearsal after school August 26 th “Friends & Family” TBA Performance
Fall Rehearsal Schedule • Monday: Sectionals (as needed) • Tuesday: Full Band • Wednesday: Full Band • Thursday: Full Band • Friday: Football Game Lock ‐ Ins • Saturday: Competition Days • Sunday: Rest, rejuvenate, and do your homework • Color Guard and Percussion Sectionals: TBA
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 • All day (rehearsal, competition, awards) • Travel together by bus • Final itineraries TBA until competition schedules are released (generally 2 weeks prior to event ) 2017 Schedule 9/30: Millbrook HS • 10/7: Rock Ridge HS • 10/14: Stafford HS • 10/21: JMU Parade of Champions • 10/28: VBODA Marching Assessment •
VBODA Assessment • Similar to a competition • Units perform for a rating instead of competing against one another for a score • Rating scale: Superior ‐ I Excellent ‐ II Good ‐ III Fair ‐ IV Poor – V • First Step in Becoming a Virginia Honor Band • Marching Spartans have been a Virginia Honor Band 6 times, with 3 of those honors earned in the past 4 years.
Logistics: RehearsalExpectations • 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 • Always have a full water bottle!
Logistics: Attendance Policy • Absences must be arranged in advance unless there is an emergency • Absences require a 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: 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: 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) Show Shorts Bibbers (provided) (underneath ‐ provided) Black Socks DINKLES!!
Uniform 101 – Color Guard Show uniforms ordered each year to coordinate with show theme. Show Uniform: (provided) Guard Gloves Guard Shoes NOT SHOWN: Tights, Make ‐ up & Hair Accessories
Uniform 101 – Shoes • Special Marching Band shoes = DINKLES • Purchased through BBA • Color Guard shoes & gloves are ordered through Guard point of contact
When in Uniform …. • Be READY • Be RESPONSIBLE • Be RESPECTFUL • LEAD BY EXAMPLE
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. ALL parents of students who participate in Marching Band or Indoor Programs are members of the BRHS BBA.
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
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.
Band Fee FAQs – Helps Pay For … Band staff Dry cleaning • • Show design Fees and transportation to • • festivals, competitions and Pre ‐ season camps • auditions Food for Band Camp/lock ins • Student recognition awards • Marching Band uniforms • Specialized equipment (e.g. • Color Guard uniforms • drum set harnesses, marching Color Guard flags euphoniums, props, etc.) • Official show shirt and shorts •
From the BBA… • Detailed information about the Marching Spartan program! • A must ‐ read!! • Hard copies available tonight or download from http://www.brhsbba.org
BRHS BBA – Communication Tammie Willenbrock
BRHS BBA – Finances Kory Fierstine
BRHS BBA – Fundraising Joe Hummel • Critical to the success of EXAMPLES the Band Program! Tag Day Local restaurant • Detailed list of fundraisers fundraisers throughout the year in Parent Holiday wreath sales Primer Virtual fundraising Saver cards • BBA fundraising budget = $85K, raised primarily … and more! through fundraising!!!
BRHS BBA – Volunteer Efforts Donna Vanik EXAMPLES • The BBA needs YOU! Uniforms Pit Crew • Please complete the Publicity back of the yellow First Aid Help Wanted Form Committees and turn it in with your Commitment Event Planning Meal Planning and Prep Form today … and MORE!
BRHS BBA – Spirit Wear • T ‐ shirts, duffle bags, jackets, sweatshirts, etc. • Coordinated by BBA • Purchase at beginning of school year • Online ordering • Details TBA
Upcoming Events • Chin Chin Fundraiser – June 5 th , mention the BRHS Band!! • Wind Ensemble @ BRHS Graduation Ceremony • Parent Meeting/Student Social – First week of Band Camp in August – Exact date and time TBA … any additional events announced via email, Facebook, & our website
Questions????
We know this is a lot of information… • Presentation and forms available on www.brhsbba.org • Refer to the detailed information in the Primer for New Marching Parents that you will receive this evening
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