Marching Spartans Commitment Night 2018-2019 Welcome! We will answer all of your questions after the presentation.
Meet Your Band Director Ryan Dempsey Email: Ryan.Dempsey@lcps.org
Marching Band Staff Megan Constantinides Andy Schlaf Ryan Ignacic Dylan Mercer Front Ensemble Director Color Guard Director Percussion Director Marching and Winds Erica Resurreccion Leina Thurn Megan Bobes Color Guard Tech Color Guard Tech Front Ensemble Tech
Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHSBBA) 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 BRHSBBA.
Summer Color Guard Schedule with Erica Resurreccion Tuesday Evenings 6:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday Evenings 6:00 – 9:00 PM Saturdays All Day, Times TBA
Summer Percussion Schedule Wednesday, June 20 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, June 28 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, July 5 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, July 19 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, July 26 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Band Camp Schedule DATE ACTIVITY Percussion/Winds Color Guard July 30 th & 31 st Percussion Camp Percussion Only N/A 8:00 am – 4:00 pm July 31st Leadership Day All Marching Band Leadership, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm August 1st & 2nd Winds and Percussion: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm N/A Visual Fundamentals August 1 st & 2 nd Percussion Camp Percussion Only N/A 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm August 6 th – 10th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 3:00 pm August 13th & 14th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 15th Color Guard Camp N/A 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 16th & 17th All Members: Band Camp 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Bring Snacks) (Dinner Break) August 20th - 22nd All Members: Band Camp 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Bring Snacks) (Dinner Break) August 23rd First Day of School: 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm Rehearsal after school
Fall Rehearsal Schedule MONDAY Percussion Sectionals 4:30 – 6:30 PM TUESDAY Full Marching Band Rehearsal 4:30 – 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY Wind Instruments Only 4:30 – 6:30 PM THURSDAY Full Marching Band Rehearsal 4:30 – 6:30 PM
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 • Each missed practice hinders the progress of the group! • DO NOT MISS PERFORMANCES! The success of the group depends on YOU!
Rehearsal Expectations • Start ON TIME and end ON TIME • Fast paced • Stay focused! • Have fun! • Be prepared! • ALWAYS have music, drill book, materials, and equipment necessary for a successful rehearsal • ALWAYS have a full water bottle!
Football Games FOR STUDENTS: FOR PARENTS: • Be ready and prepared to • Marching Spartans have a play and perform section in home bleachers • Keep the Band Staff and (only members and parent the Drum Major in sight chaperones allowed!) • 3 rd quarter break for • Band parents sit in Band concessions (bring cheering section next to Band money) • Marching Spartans are appropriate, enthusiastic, sportsmanlike and SPIRITED!
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
Competitions • Travel together by bus All day (warm-up, competition, awards) • • Final itineraries TBA until competition schedules are released (generally 2 weeks prior to event ) 2018 Schedule 9/15: Martinsburg HS • 9/22: Millbrook HS • 10/13: Washington HS • 10/20: JMU Parade of Champions • 10/27: VBODA Marching • Assessment at Patriot HS
BEYOND THE MARCHING SPARTANS CONCERT ENSEMBLES Concert Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Ensemble
BEYOND THE MARCHING SPARTANS Winter Guard & Indoor Drumline
BRHS BAND BOOSTERS ASSOCIATION
BRHS BBA – Board Members 2017-2018 2018-2019 PRESIDENT Carolyn Renshaw Gail Ogle VP, COMMUNICATIONS Tammie Willenbrock Tammie Willenbrock VP, FUNDRAISING Robin Rosenthal Robin Rosenthal CO-VPs, STUDENT SERVICES Sheli Fierstine & Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle Katrina Towle VP, VOLUNTEERS Donna Vanik Donna Vanik TREASURER Kory Fierstine Kory Fierstine SECRETARY Michele Loyd Barb Tanner
Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHSBBA) The Association provides almost $85,000 dollars of funding, thousands of volunteer hours and extensive publicity each year to support BRHS band programs.
BRHSBBA – 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
BRHSBBA – Finances Kory Fierstine
Band Fee FAQs Fees : BBA Membership Fee $ 25.00 Examples: 1 Student: $ 325 Marching Spartan Student Fee: $ 325.00 2 Students: $ 600 Subsequent family members: $250.00 3 Students: $ 850 What do fees pay for: Band staff Color Guard uniforms and Flags • • Transportation to competitions Official show shirt and shorts • • and other events Uniform Care and Dry Cleaning • Show Design/Music/Drill • Student recognition awards • Food for Band Camp/lock ins Specialized equipment • • All forms of payment accepted: Credit Card, PayPal, EFT, Check, and Cash
Other Potential Parent Costs Marching Band Approx. Cost Color Guard Approx. Cost Dinkles: $35-40 Gloves: $ 15-20 Body Suit/Tights: $ 20-40 Shorts: $10 Shoes: $ 25 - 35 Rifle: $ 40-50 Flag/Equip Bag: $ 20-30 Not all items listed will be required Shipping may drive higher costs per item Items are centrally purchased by the BBA Parents will receive separate invoices by email Payment is due upon receipt of invoices All forms of payment accepted: Credit Card, PayPal, EFT, Check, and Cash
Financial Aid is Available No one is turned away due to financial hardship. Aid request forms are available Online (www.brhsbba.org). Contact Kory Fierstine for more information: treasurer@brhsbba.org 571.918.1862
BRHSBBA – Fundraising Robin Rosenthal
BRHSBBA – Volunteer Efforts Donna Vanik VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Uniforms Pit Crew Publicity First Aid Committees Event Planning Meal Planning and Prep … and MORE!
BRHSBBA – Student Services Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle Band Camp: LCPS Forms OTC Medication Taking Care of Campers Volunteers Spirit Wear: Summer Fall
BRHSBBA – Communication Tammie Willenbrock Tonight’s presentation and LCPS forms available on www.brhsbba.org Also recommend that everyone, even veterans, refer to the detailed information in the Marching Spartans Parent and Student Handbooks
Questions????
What To Do Now 1. New Marchers, and any returning Marchers who aren’t pre- registered, need to visit the Registration Station to complete the Online Registration process. 2. Marchers who need Dinkles need to visit the Dinkles station to be fitted or to sign up to be fitted during band camp. 3. Color Guard Members need to visit the Color Guard station to be measured for show costumes. 4. Make checks payable to BRHSBBA, or have your cash or credit card ready (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). 5. Still Have Questions? A Staff Member or BRHSBBA Board Member would be happy to help you.
GO MARCHING SPARTANS! We are looking forward to an exciting new year! We are glad you are here! THANK YOU!!!
Upcoming Events June 15 th at Eagle Bank Arena Broad Run Wind Ensemble performing at our graduation ceremony Dining for Dollars Opportunities on June 4 th & July 2 nd All Day – Eat In, Carryout, or Delivery Just mention that you’re supporting the Broad Run Band … any additional events announced via email, Facebook, & our website
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