Transcript 2004-2005 Marching Hawks

2010-2011
Marching Hawks
May 10, 2010
Band Booster General Meeting
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Marching Band Informational Meeting
Please pick up:
 Packet of papers
 Measurement Form –NEW
MARCHERS & GUARD ONLY
What is a Band Booster
Club????
 An organization that exists purely to
promote and facilitate the HHS band
program, inclusive of color/winter guard
 Comprised of volunteers – like you!
 Provides opportunities for service, making
friends, and good entertainment
 Your band fee covers your membership
fee into this organization
 A group of adults who finds happiness and
pride in seeing their young musicians find
success
Band Booster General
Meeting
 Call to Order by President Shellie
Waldron
 Review of Minutes
 Committee Reports
 Treasurer’s Report – Ann Santucci
 Ways and Means – Kerrie Arkwell
 Uniforms – Janet Wright/Kathy Parra
Agenda (continued)
 New Business
 Fundraisers
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Coke Sale – Now through June 2nd, Delivery on June 10th
Hawk Cards
Voting:
Budget
Booster Board 2010-2011
Time to Vote….
 2009-10 General Membership may vote for the
following:
 2010-2011 Slate of Officers found by the
Nominating Committee
 2010-2011 Band Booster Budget as created
by the Band Booster Board at our budget
meeting.
Slate of Officers for 10-11
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President: Ed Barber
Vice President: Kerrie Arkwell
Treasurer: Ann Santucci
Secretary: Dawn Baldwin
2-year Director (2nd year): Annie Tibbett
2-year Director (1st year): Tammy
Respass
 2-year (1st year): Lori Blish
Band Director’s Report
 HHS Jazz Dinner – a success!
 OKMS/HHS Spring Band Concert – June
10, 2010
 Band Banquet –Wednesday, June 2 (more
info. will be sent via email)
 Check www.hhsband.net frequently!
Do you have what it takes…
to be a
Marching Hawk???
2010 Show
What is Marching Band?
 A student group comprised of wind players,
percussionists, and colorguard members.
 A team of unified students that WORK
HARD to present a professional and
enjoyable field show for presentation at
football games, competitions, pep rallies
and parades.
 A dedicated & committed group of
musicians who want to be involved and
seek to improve and therefore, succeed.
Who can be in Marching
Band?
 Anyone who is enrolled in an HHS band class
 Colorguard members do NOT need to be in a
band class. However, they did go through an
audition process to be selected
 Any instrumentalist (who meets the above
criterion) who can fully commit to our practice
and performance schedule
 Drumline members MUST audition this
Wednesday, May 12th, at 3:45 in the band room
 Pit does NOT need to audition
Marching Band Camp
 Rookie camp is for new marchers
 All camp dates are required by all participating
marching band students – conflicts need to be
addressed by Mrs. Birdsong
 Attendance is vital – many field positions will
be learned each day – this is a difficult thing to
miss and make-up
Band Camp Needs
 Students must wear tennis shoes and socks to band
camp and to all subsequent rehearsals
 Wear light colored clothing
 Wear lots of sunscreen and re-apply throughout the
day
 Lots of WATER! (Camelbaks are permitted)
 Their own lunch (no traveling off campus – no
exceptions)
 Eat breakfast before arriving
 Bug Repellant is a good idea
 Sunglasses or hats
 Early is on-time and on-time is late!
Practice Schedule 2010
 Monday night 6:30-8:30 on Football Field
 Thursday afternoons from 3:45-5:45pm
 Fridays when we have games (PIZZA
NIGHT)
 If you play in another sport, you still have
to commit to our full practice time and our
performance dates
Practice locations…
 Mondays – Football Field
 Thursdays (and some Fridays) =
Football practice field
 Band Camp – field behind HHS
Fees
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SEE FEE SHEET PROVIDED!!!!
Band Fee - $100 for band, $50 due by 5/28/09
Colorguard Fee - $130, $50 by 5/28/09
Shoes and 2 pairs of gloves (new marchers)
This will be collected now or in August after the
shoe-fitting date.
 School fees (instrument rental and uniform
cleaning) will be paid to the SCHOOL at feenight in August.
 Fundraising efforts will occur year-round to help
with costs of the trip, should your child choose to
go
Pizza Package
 There will be at least 5 opportunities that
students will need dinner/lunch before a
performance
 An additional $10.00 will provide students who
purchase this deal at least 2 pieces of pizza on
Friday nights.
 This should be paid with the band fee. This is
NOT mandatory.
 Drinks are NOT provided
Transportation
 Students will not be permitted to leave
campus during band camp
 Students will be traveling together on
school or commercial vehicles
 Students/Parents must have signed the
transportation agreement to travel with
the Marching Band to games, etc.
 Students are not permitted to leave away
games early
 We do everything as a team –even travel!
Attendance
 Attendance to all functions is mandatory
 It is imperative that all spots are filled during games and
competitions. Make this commitment after checking your
calendars.
 Excused absences are for illness, death in family, major events –
not birthdays, mini-vacations, needing a nap, etc 
 Unexcused absences will result in sitting in the stands and not
performing during that Friday’s game. Tardies add up to the same
result. Repeated unexcused absences will result in either a parent
conference, administrative talk, or possible removal from the
activity.
 To receive an excused absence, please notify Mrs. Birdsong IN
WRITING (this includes email) from a parent/guardian, at least 1
week in advance. This helps with instructional planning.
 I have made the effort to give you the band calendar at
least 3 months in advance, I expect the same courtesy
given in return.
Work Ethic
 Our band is only as strong as our least
motivated person
 This year – we will have two
upperclassmen be “alternates”
 Alternates can challenge for your spot.
 To keep your spot, you must be giving
100% each rehearsal, know your music,
and your drill, and be IN ATTENDANCE!
Uniforms
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Uniforms will be supplied by HHS
Uniforms will be sized by use of the measurements you provide
Upperclassmen will be sized first
Uniforms are to NEVER go home
It is the student’s responsibility to take care of the uniform
You represent the school in your uniform- never wear it halfway
Student must provide – black socks on own (no stripes!)
Students must purchase shoes and gloves
Season t-shirt is part of uniform - you may purchase an extra one
tonight (one is given to you when you “pass-off” your music)
 Your shoes, socks and gloves will be housed with your uniform
bag.
Instruments HHS Provides
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Sousaphones (Marching tubas)
Marching Baritones
Mellophones (Marching French horn)
Battery Drumline (Marching snares, etc.)
Pit (Auxiliary Percussion and keyboard
instruments)
Baritone Sax
Bass Clarinet
Tenor Sax
Flags/Rifles for colorguard
Instrument Rental
 These instruments given to upperclassmen first
 You must sign an instrument rental form (you’ll
get this at a later date)
 You must pay the $40 rental fee at the HHS fee
night before school
 You only need to pay one rental fee per student
– NOT per instrument
 Damages to the instrument caused by
carelessness will be paid for by the user
Music
 Show music will be handed out before the
end of the school year
 Music will be made in sound file and pdf file
format on our website – www.hhsband.net
 Begin memorizing right away!
 T-shirts will not be given out until you “pass
off” your music to your section leader
 Stand music will be memorized.
 Students will be required to attend 3 sessions of
stand music rehearsals in order to memorize new
stand tunes. Times/dates TBA
Drill
Each student will
receive drill…
You must have it at
every practice!
NO EXCUSES!
Orlando, Florida
Orlando 2010
 December 15-19
 Universal’s Macy’s Holiday parade
 Meals at: Hardrock Café, Medieval Times, meal
vouchers
 Admission to Sea World
 Admission to Universal
 Admission to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
 Harry Potter’s NEW attraction
 2 nights-stay Doubletree Universal Hotel
 Price includes almost every meal, all gratuities, hotel
security guard, etc.
 Price - $550.00, broken into 4 payments
 Fundraising opportunities available, some start tonight!
What you should expect…
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True essence of TEAMWORK
Physically and mentally demanding work
Sweat and Heat
Structure, routine, and repetition
Memorization
Rehearsals require you to be on-task 100% of
the time
 Individual practicing outside of required
rehearsals
You can ALSO expect…
 The hours of hard work = hours of fun and great
memories!
 What it means to be truly responsible to yourself and
others
 More opportunities to travel in and out of the state
 Tons of great friends
 A chance to know your way around the school before
the first day
 Growth as an artistic individual and musician
 Some of your best friends in high school will be in this
marching band - GUARANTEED
Band Buddies
 Will be assigned at a later date.
 An upperclassmen marcher will be paired with a
new marcher
 This person can be contacted over the summer
to answer any questions about marching band
 Our TBA Freshman Coordinator will contact you
via email over the summer!
 Band Buddy Picnic – August 8th… more
information coming later…
Band Boosters
 Need all parents to volunteer for 2 events
throughout the course of the year
 Example: Chaperone a football
game/competition/festival/parade
 Example: Volunteer at HHMI, or a Kings
Dominion Festival
 Sign-up for a committee!!!
The 6th Annual
Hanover Hawk
Marching Invitational
(HHMI)
What is the HHMI?
 Marching Band
Competition
 Fundraiser for the
ENTIRE band program
 An opportunity for bands
across the state to
prepare for VBODA state
marching festival
 An event where we need
a lot of people to chip in
and help
When and Where?
 HHMI will take place
right here at our own
Hanover High
School.
 It will be held on
October 16, 2010
(Saturday)
Volunteers
 There are many
opportunities for you
to help out with this
event.
 Pit Crew
 Guides
 Concessions
 Parking guides
 Bake Sale (etc.)
Sign Up Now!
 See a board Member to sign up tonight to
help with the 2010 Hanover Marching
Invitational.
 For questions and more information
contact the booster board or Mrs.
Birdsong
HHMI as a Fundraiser
More information coming in Fall 2010….
 Trophy Sponsorship – helps us to pay for
the cost of the trophies. Sponsors will be
listed in the program, will have their
name read at the awards, and can
present the award themselves!
 Program Ads – Can be small or large!
Everyone should commit to at least a
$2.00 ad (We love you_____!)
Trailer Ads
Sponsor the band! See paperwork in your handouts!
Leadership Positions
 Are offered through audition to anyone with
one year minimum marching experience
 Must have marched/played the previous
season
 Needs to get an application packet printed from
website
 Meeting for interested parties – May 26th after
school in band room
 Auditions will take place on June 11th, 2010
Contact Information
 Mrs. Birdsong’s email:
[email protected]
 Our very own website address
www.hhsband.net
Forms to turn in tonight
 I will GLADLY accept ALL forms tonight
 If you need extra time filling them out,
please do so by Friday, May 28th.
 If you pay ALL fees tonight, your name
will be placed in a drawing for $50.00 to
be placed in your child’s student account.
Drawing will occur during the HHS/OKMS
Spring Concert on June 10, 2010
Now...
 Please visit the fee table to pay...
 Place forms on table in outside hallway
as you leave
If you have questions...
 Please feel free to email me at
 [email protected] and I will answer
them as soon as possible
2010 WILL BE a
Year!
fantastic
Go Marching
Hawks!