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Broad Run High School Marching Spartans

2015-2016

Welcome! We will answer all of your questions after our presentation.

Meet Your Band Directors

Bram Smith Ryan Dempsey

Other Band Staff

Percussion Director Marching and Winds Color Guard Music Arrangement Percussion Arrangement Drill

Paperwork and Fees

Volunteer Interest Form (yellow form) Marching Spartans Commitment Form for 2015-2016 (green form)

Paperwork and Fees

Deposit due today = $100 Balance due first day of band camp = $225 We encourage you to pay the full amount today, if possible. Marching Band = $325

Due by First Day of Band Camp (date)

• Balance of Band Fee if

not paid in full tonight

• Field Trip forms
• Permission forms
• Health forms
• Emergency Care

Information form

Band Camp

• Begins early

August

• Attendance is

REQUIRED

Band Camp Schedule

Full details and specific dates and times for Band Camp will be provided.

Weekly Fall SAMPLE Schedule

• Monday: Percussion and Color

Guard

• Tuesday: Full Band
• Wednesday: Winds, Color Guard

Thursday: Full Band

• Friday: Football Game Lock-Ins
• Saturday: Competition Days

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

• 3rd quarter break for

concessions (bring money)

Competitions

2014 Schedule

• 9/27: USBands, Herndon H, S
• 10/4: Loudoun Valley Classic at

Loudoun Valley HS

• 10/18: Parade of Champions,

James Madison University

• 10/25: USBands State

Championship, Virginia Beach

• 11/1: State Marching Assessment,

South Lakes HS

• Most Saturdays in the

Fall

• All day (rehearsal,

competition, awards)

• Travel together by bus
• Exact times and

itineraries TBA until competition schedules are released (generally 2 weeks prior)

Logistics – Rehearsals

• 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

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 – Absences

• Must be arranged in advance unless

there is an emergency

• 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 –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) Shako (provided) Jacket (provided) Gauntlets (provided) Bibbers (provided) Black Socks DINKLES!! Show Shirt (underneath - provided) Gloves (as needed) Show Shorts (underneath - provided) NOT SHOWN:

Uniform 101 – Color Guard

Flags (provided) Standard Uniform: Velvet Top & Pants (provided) Performance Rifle NOT SHOWN: Guard Shoes, tights, Band Show shirt (provided), Guard Gloves, Make-up & Hair Accessories Show Uniform: (provided)

Uniform 101 – Shoes and Gloves

• Special Marching Band shoes =

DINKLES

• Orders placed during Band

Camp

• Purchased through BBA
• Color Guard shoes & gloves are
• rdered through Guard point
• f contact

– Note: Two pairs of shoes may be necessary

When in Uniform ….

• Be READY
• Be RESPONSIBLE
• Be RESPECTFUL
• LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Broad Run High School Marching Spartans

Let us introduce the Band Booster Associaton…

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA)

WELCOME!

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA)

A non-profit, board-led group of parents that provides funding, volunteer support and

• utreach for all of Broad Run’s band programs.

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA)

The Association provides almost $85,000 dollars

• f funding, thousands of volunteer hours and

extensive publicity each year to support BRHS band programs.

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA)

ALL parents of students who participate in Marching Band are members of the BRHS BBA

From the BBA…

• Detailed information about

the Marching Spartan program!

• A must-read!!
• Hard copies will be

available at the start of Band Camp, and will also be available

• nhttp://www.brhsbba.org

BRHS BBA - Fundraising

• Critical to the success of

the Band Program!

• Detailed list of fundraisers

throughout the year in Parent Primer

• BBA fundraising budget =

$85K, raised primarily through fundraising!!! EXAMPLES Tag Day Local restaurant fundraisers Holiday wreath sales Virtual fundraising Saver cards … and more!

BRHS BBA – Volunteer Efforts

• The BBA needs YOU!
• Please complete the

back of the yellow Volunteer Interest Form and turn it in with your Commitment Form today

• Turn in the yellow

volunteer form today!

EXAMPLES Chaperones Band Camp Support Spartan Spectacular Publicity First Aid Food Prep and Serving … and MORE!

Needed Tonight: Paperwork and Fees

Volunteer Interest Form (yellow form) Marching Spartans Commitment Form for 2015-2016 (green form)

Paperwork and Fees

Deposit due today = $100 Balance due first day of band camp = $225 We encourage you to pay the full amount today, if possible. Marching Band = $325

Band Fee FAQs – Helps Pay For …

• Band staff
• Show design
• Pre-season camps
• Food for Band Camp/lock ins
• Marching Band uniforms
• Color Guard uniforms
• Color Guard flags
• Official show shirt and shorts
• Dry cleaning
• Fees and transportation to

festivals, competitions and auditions

• Student recognition awards
• Specialized equipment (e.g.

drum set harnesses, marching euphoniums, props, etc.)

BRHS BBA – Spirit Wear

• T-shirts, duffle bags,

jackets, sweatshirts, etc.

• Coordinated by BBA
• Purchase at beginning of

school year

• Online ordering
• Details TBA

BRHS BBA – Communication

BRHS BBA – Participation

• Parent meetings 1 x per

month

• Generally the 2nd

Tuesday of each month

• Parents = foundation of

the Band Program!

• Up-to-date news, needs

and accomplishments

• Spring Concert – BRHS Auditorium, May 28th
• Spring Fundraiser – Details TBA
• Band Banquet – BRHS Cafeteria, May 29th

– Volunteers needed!

• Chin Chin Fundraiser – June 1st, mention the BRHS Band!!

– New members! Be sure to get your Chin Chin goody bag (its has gift cards!) tonight when you pay your deposit!

• Potbelly Fundraiser– June 4th, Open Mike Night!!

– New members! Be sure to get your Chin Chin goody bag (its has gift cards!) tonight when you pay your deposit!

• Band Booster Meeting– June 9th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

– Parent reception to thank everyone for all their hard work this year. Evite will be sent soon.

Upcoming Events

BRHS BBA – Board Members

2014-2015 Board Members

• Lamar Wilson – President
• Martin Thurn – Vice President
• Jodi Lutz – Vice President
• Amber Saunders – Treasurer
• Michele Hall – Secretary

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! 2015-2015 Board Members

• Lamar Wilson – President
• Laura White – Vice President,

Fundraising

• Tammie Willenbrok – Vice

President, Communications

• Kory Fierstine – Treasurer
• Kelly Cieslak – Secretary

We look forward to a great year ahead!

Questions????

Do You Feel Like This?

• Presentation and forms

available on www.brhsbba.org

• Detailed information in the

Primer for New Marching Parents that will be available at the start of Band Camp

• Look for volunteers wearing

ASK ME ABOUT THE BAND! stickers to answer all your questions!

What To Do Now

• 1. Complete green and yellow forms
• 2. Make checks payable to BRHS BBA, or have your cash or

credit card ready (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)

• 3. Go to one of four tables on the stage to submit the green

and yellow forms and make payments. Visit the table labeled with the first letter of your last name.

• 4. Remember to turn in the yellow volunteer form at the

payment table. It definitely takes a village for a successful Marching Band! We need your help!

GO MARCHING SPARTANS!

We are looking forward to an exciting new year! We are glad you are here! THANK YOU!!!