Transcript Middle-Creek-High-School

Middle Creek High School
Band
Marching
Symphonic
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Why Band?
• Academics
– Tend to do better in school
• Time Management
– Learn to manage their time better
• Friends
– Marching Band students will start school
knowing about 60 of their classmates and
they share the same block for lunch
– Parents who are involved will also have a
great time!
First Semester Programs
• Concert Band – 10th through 12th grade
(non-marching band students), class is
held 2nd Block
• Marching Band – 9th through 12th grade,
class is held 3rd Block
• 9th Grade Band – for 9th grade students
not in Marching Band, class is held 4th
Block
Second Semester Programs
• Jazz Ensemble – audition required, class
is held 2nd Block
• Wind Ensemble (highest level band class)
– audition required, class is held 3rd Block
• Symphonic – 9th through 12th graders not
in Wind Ensemble, class is held 4th Block
Fitting it all in to Graduate
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Freshman Year
• First Semester
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English I
World History
Marching Band
Healthful Living
• Second Semester
– Algebra/Geometry
– Earth Science/Honors
Biology
– Concert Band
– Elective (Language/Other)
Sophomore Year
• First Semester
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Algebra II
Biology/Honors Chemistry
Marching Band
Elective (Language/Other)
• Second Semester
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English II
Civics and Economics
Wind Ensemble
Elective (Language/Other)
Awards
• Every year the bands have scored a Superior
rating at Music Performance Adjudication.
• Marching Band – 2013
Panther Creek High School Competition –
Class 2A
• 1st place - Color Guard
• 1st place - Percussion
• 1st place - Drum Major
• 1st place - General Effect
• 1st place – Music Performance
• 2nd place – Visual Performance
• 1st place - Overall Class 2A
Awards ~ Continued
West Johnston High School Competition – Class 2A
• Drum Major – 2nd Place
• Color Guard – 3rd Place
• Percussion - 1st Place
• Marching – 1st Place
• Music – 1st Place
• General Effect – 2nd Place
• Overall Class 2A – 1st Place
• Best Overall (regardless of Class1A or 2A) – 1st Place
Fuquay Varina High School – Class 2A
• Percussion – 3rd Place
• Color Guard – 1st Place
• Music Performance – 3rd Place
• Visual Performance – 2nd Place
• General Effect – 1st Place
• Class 2A Overall – 1st Place
• Reserve Champion (another way of saying Class1A/2A Champion – out of 9
bands total) – 1st Place
• Spirit Award – MCHS
Awards ~ Continued
Ragsdale High School – Class 3A
• Color guard – 2nd Place
• Percussion – 1st Place
• Drum Major – 2nd Place
• Visual performance – 1st Place
• Musical Performance – 2nd Place
• General Effect – 1st Place
• Overall Class 3A – 1st Place
• Grand Champion
• Pit Award
Cary Band Day – Class 4A
• Drum Major – 2nd Place
• Drum Line – 2nd Place
• Color Guard – 1st Place
• Music Performance – 1st Place
• Marching – 1st Place
• General Effect – 1st Place
• Overall Class 4A – 1st Place
Concert Attire
• The following concert attire is required;
however, it is not included in the student’s
fair share fee.
– Ladies – Rivar black dress, ordered first
semester, approximate cost $75.00.
– Gentlemen – Savvi Formalwear Tuxedo –
black pants, black jacket, vest, white shirt,
bow tie, and shirt accessories, ordered first
semester, approximate cost $185.00.
Alterations are free and adjustments can be
made until the student outgrows his tux.
Marching Band Attire
• Students in Marching Band will be provided a Marching
Band uniform. Color Guard members will be provided a
Color Guard uniform.
• Students will need to purchase gloves and shoes (at this
point the fee in not included in the student’s fair share).
Approximate cost for both $40.00. The boosters will size
and order.
• Color Guard – all new Color Guard members will need to
purchase their own wind suit. Approximate cost $60.00.
The boosters will size and order.
• All Color Guard will need to purchase their own shoes
and gloves. The boosters will size and order shoes.
Information regarding gloves will be provided at summer
practice. Cost for shoes is approximately $60.00.
Fair Share
What is “Fair Share”?
Fair Share money is used for items such as, but not limited to:
• Sectional Specialists & Clinicians throughout the year
• Music scores and Marching Band Drills
• Instruments, instrument supplies, and repairs
• Band Camp instructors and choreographers
• Contest and entry fees
• Travel (rental trucks, gas, and bus drivers)
• Uniform expenses (dry cleaning, alterations, repairs)
• Leadership Camp Scholarships for Drum Major
• Awards and Plaques
• The Band Booster officers, under the guidance of the band director,
determine Fair Share dues based on the bands’ anticipated
expenses and funds raised for the coming year.
Fair Share ~ Continued
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Fair Share is currently being evaluated as we prepare the budget for 20142015. We expect these fees to increase this coming year.
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Fair Share for 2013-2014
– Concert Band $80 (due in 2 payments)
– Marching Band $750 (includes concert band fee). This fee is paid in
installments, beginning with a non-refundable deposit in July when the
registration packet is due. Typically the fee is paid in 4 payments.
– Scholarships are available on a need basis. Parent's) must request a
meeting with the Band President and Treasurer to discuss a scholarship
and additional payment plan.
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Band Trip – each year a band trip is taken. Depending on the trip, the fee
will either be added into the student’s fair share or priced and billed
separately.
– Example of including in the fair share – going to a band competition
in/out of state where the time requires an overnight stay. An event will
be added to the trip that provides for teambuilding and is educational.
– Example of a trip not included in fair share –NYC, Disney
Fundraising
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Music and Arts – parent opportunity
Staff One – parent opportunity and older students
Car Washes
Patron Letters
Yard Sale
Restaurant Nights
Golf Tournament
Other opportunities, e.g., wrapping paper, cookie dough,
scripts
• Amount in each student account does roll over each
year. For seniors, there are no refunds and remaining
amounts transfer to a siblings or into the scholarship
fund.
Band Camp and Practices
Band Camp is MANDATORY- July 21-August 1
• July 21, 22, 23 – 8 AM - 5 PM
• July 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 – 8 AM – 8:30 PM
• Aug 1 – 8 AM – 5 PM - parent meeting/pot luck/show
and tell
• Mini Camp - Aug 12, 13, 14 & 19, 20, 21 – times TBA
• Weekday practices - Tuesday and Thursday
evenings/nights from 6 PM – 9 PM once school is in
session
Volunteer Opportunities
As long as our children are involved with
activities, we’ll never stop hearing, “This
can’t be done without you.” Please note
that these volunteer opportunities are
important to both Concert and Marching
bands. It would be appreciated if each of
you could find a spot to become more
involved with our bands. All of us have
many responsibilities, but if we all pitch in,
it makes it easier for all involved.
Volunteering ~ Continued
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Equipment/Transportation
Chaperones
Fundraising
Uniforms
Band Camp
Concessions
Props
Publicity
First Aid
Hospitality