Transcript LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
INFORMATIONAL MEETING 2009
BAND PRIMARY MISSION
To create an environment that enables each student to realize the full potential of his/her musical abilities and to create performance opportunities that enhance the educational process, that focus on musical excellence and the national standards for music education while at the same time developing each student’s character through hard work, pride, and discipline and allowing them to learn how to achieve challenging group goals through cooperative efforts, practice, and concern for their fellow band members.
ADDITIONALLY……
…students will gain
A sense of belonging Time management skills Teamwork Dedication Self-discipline Cooperation Responsibility Leadership
COURSES
CONCERT PROGRAM Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band Concert Band Instrumental Ensembles JAZZ PROGRAM Jazz Ensemble I Jazz Ensemble II Jazz Combo SMALL ENSEMBLES/CHAMBER MUSIC clarinet choir, flute choir, woodwind quintet, percussion ensembles, duets, trios, quartets MARCHING BAND Band is a FULL year class. Students must be in Band both semesters.
2008-2009 WHAT A YEAR!
Wind Ensemble qualifies for state and receives Superior rating Jazz Bands Superior ratings all year Many participants in Solo and Ensemble and first ever Showcase Night Future Lancers Concert HUGE success Look at our numbers next year!
Marching Band qualified all the way through to SEMI-FINALS!
THANK YOUS!
Mr. Weston $10,500 for additional marching band uniforms $16,000 for marching band instruments Entire administrative team for their support of our program Current Band Booster Board All PARENTS who helped support us in ANY way
THANK YOUS! Cont.
Mr. Prewett-AMAZING job student teaching Mr. Singmaster
2009-2010
Moran Woodwind Quintet-Artists in Residence Nov. 2 and Concert Other guest artists-concert /jazz Concert and Marching Qualify for State Work toward purchase of new instruments; music storage unit; lockers; acoustic tiles AND…..
SPRING BREAK TRIP 2010
Gateway Arch Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Field Museum John Hancock Observatory Art Institute of Chicago Shedd Aquarium Museum of Science and Industry Chicago Symphony Blue Man Group Jazz Club Liberty Performance Possible band clinics
TRIP COST
$850 per person May 28 $50 deposit due This is very important. These deposits determine if the trip will happen or not. (reminder: Marching Band deposit is due May 29-sorry!) Money in “Trip” account that students raised is still available to apply towards this trip HOWEVER it can not be used for the deposit
TRIP PAYMENTS
Here is the payment schedule: 5/28 Deposit $50 5/28 Refund Guarentee (optional) $75 8/12 1st Payment $100 10/12 2nd Payment $100 12/12 3rd Payment $150 2/12 Final Payment $350 Once your account is set up through the travel company you can make payments with cash, check, or credit card.
We ask that you stay with or ahead of the payment schedule established. This means you can pay ahead of time if you like.
COMMUNICATION
EMAIL BAND BOOSTER WEBSITE BAND WEBSITE
All schedules Time changes Cancellations (weather) Auditions times Itineraries Directions Fundraising Performances
It is very easy to make sure you are on the list
Sign-up tonight!
All parents should be on the list No more paper itineraries, etc…
PARENTS…GET INVOLVED!
We want you to be involved The band needs everyone to participate Spend time with your kids Be apart of something special Your kids want you to be there They will never admit it
BUDGETS
Being slashed everywhere-schools no exception School budget should go up slightly Trying to get a transportation budget Good news-Band Program is exploding Bad news-keeping up financially is very difficult
NEEDS
LOTS Instruments-bassoons, tubas, euphoniums, piccolos LOCKERS Music storage system Conductors podium and stand New bandroom/auditorium-but we won’t get into that now
SMALLER NEEDS
Boxes of Tissues Rolls of Paper Towels Batteries-9 volt, AA, AAA Electric Pencil Sharpener Envelopes-Legal & Letter Size Pens and Pencils Paper Clips File Folders-letter size Ink Cartridges-HP 56
FUNDRAISING
Entertainment books Frozen Food Sales March - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses) Scrapbooking Events Air Force Concesssions Jazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program) AND… Scrip
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
QUESTIONS?
MARCHING BAND 2009 STILL TO COME!
MARCHING BAND 2009
2009 MARCHING BAND STAFF
Genice Matzke-Director David Hurd-Visual Design/Marching Leslie Williams-Color Guard
MARCHING BAND STUDENT LEADERS DRUM MAJORS Ryan McManus Clint Popineau
SECTION LEADERS
FLUTES Julia Atwood Nicole Stoltzfus CLARINETS Jordan Camacho Stephanie Hines ALTO SAXES Tanner Locke TENOR SAXES Chase Leftwich TRUMPETS Sean Castellano Kyle Baker MELLOPHONES Karen Rooks TROMBONES Matt Ashton BARITONES Justin Nelson TUBAS Jeremiah McReynolds DRUMLINE BATTERY PIT COLOR GUARD Sami Lietz Zach Taggart Abi Thomas
MINI CAMP
May 28-Thursday 9am-4pm *Practice Music *Marching Fundamentals *Get to know your section *Have some FUN!
May 29-Friday 10am-4pm *Similar to Thursday *Make a FIRM commitment *Info Packets Due *4-6pm POOL PARTY!!!
*6pm-???
FAMILY BBQ & FUN
SUMMER
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Be a Kid Have Fun Mind your Parents Stay our of Trouble (refer to #3) Have a Slurpie Go on Vacation 7.
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Pick up a New Hobby Spend Some TIME with your INSTRUMENT (regularly) 9.
Hang Out with your Section 10. A few Sectionals will be Scheduled 11. Start to memorize your music 12. CALL your Section Leader if you are having trouble on a specific part or if you have any questions 13. Refer to #3 (seriously)
MARCHING BAND CAMP JULY 27-31 (times vary)
Start Learning the Show More Marching Basics Starting to Play the Music Really Well Memorize Music and some of show Have fun with new and old friends Mom and Dad watch run through on Friday Evening They can’t believe how good we are getting!
AUGUST MINI CAMP August 10 & August 11
4-8:30pm We will learn A LOT of drill these two days We will run sectionals both days Monday-August 17 First day of SCHOOL *We will have our first Monday Night Rehearsal
Once School Begins
Daily PRACTICE on your instrument Daily practice during 3rd hour Some practices will go into lunch-bring a sack lunch on these days Mondays are our big day Having sectionals from 2:30-4:30 is a great idea Hint: Order Pizza for dinner Rehearse from 6 8:30pm
SATURDAYS
We have two Saturday rehearsals: August 29 March-a-thon Sept. 12 8:30am-5pm Rehearsal 9am-1pm
PERFORMANCES
All home football games Pomona Invitational-Oct 3 Arapahoe Invitational-Oct 10 Regionals-Oct 14 Quarter Finals-Oct 23 Semi Finals and Finals-Oct 24 (we could possibly go to Douglas County Invitational-Oct 17)
POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Firm commitment at the end of mini camp Strong commitment to attend rehearsals Band camp is mandatory All performances are mandatory Group success is dependent upon all individuals Students may be pulled from the show if they miss rehearsals and/or are not prepared
POLICIES/PROCEDURES CONTINUED
We expect students to display excellent character at all times Especially when we travel This is just a quick overview The entire handbook is available the first day of school
WHAT WILL MY CHILD GAIN?
An exciting worthwhile experience Tremendous personal growth Hard work Delayed gratification A powerful sense of accomplishment Pride
FINANCIAL COMITTMENT
*$200 Participation Fee $50 non-refundable deposit due by May 29 (last day of mini camp) *Remaining $150 due by July 31 last day of Band Camp *$35 Student Enrichment Fee-due at registration (Aug 10 & 11)
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Equipment/supplies Marching shoes (approx. $40) Gloves (2 pair $4 each) Reeds, sticks, accessories Sun screen, water bottle Athletic shoes
WHAT ARE WE PAYING FOR?
*Drill for the show $5,000 *Show music $2400 *Buses and equipment trucks to festivals $3,500 *Instructors (color guard, percussion, clinicians) $6000 *Equipment repairs, misc. expenses $2,000 *Show T-shirts $1,200 *Uniforms - repairs, cleaning, supplies, etc.-$1500 *Color guard / percussion supplies $5,000 *Miscellaneous repairs, supplies, etc… $2,000 And we need instruments and other equipment which will run into the thousands of dollars
HOW DO I DO THAT?
We do not want expense to be a part of your decision to not be in band Our band is committed to making sure everyone can participate We never want to raise our fee over $250 In order for that to happen we need your help fundraising
FUNDRAISING
Entertainment books Frozen Food Sales March - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses) Scrapbooking Events Jazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program) AND… Scrip