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Marching Spartans Commitment Night 2017‐2018

Welcome!

We will answer all of your questions after the presentation.

Meet Your Band Director

Ryan Dempsey

Marching Band Staff

Andy Schlaf Marching and Winds Ashley Flock Color Guard Dylan Mercer Percussion Caption Megan Constantinides Front Ensemble Ryan Ignacic Color Guard Tim Smart Visual Tech Andrew McConnell Percussion Tech Rachel Rood Percussion Tech Erica Resurreccion Color Guard Tech Leina Thurn Color Guard Tech

along with the assistance of returning alumni

BRHS BBA – Board Members

2016‐2017 Board Members

President: Carolyn Renshaw VP, Communications: Tammie Willenbrock VP, Fundraising: Laura White VP, Student Services: Jeanine Gallagher VP, Volunteers: Donna Vanik Treasurer: Kory Fierstine Secretary: Vacant

2017‐2018 Board Members

President: Carolyn Renshaw VP, Communications: Tammie Willenbrock VP, Fundraising: Joe Hummel VP, Student Services: Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle (Co‐VPs) VP, Volunteers: Donna Vanik Treasurer: Kory Fierstine Secretary: Michele Loyd

Needed Tonight: Paperwork

Volunteers Form Commitment Form for 2017 ‐ 2018

Needed Tonight: Marching Fees

Base Marching Fee: $350 ($25 BRHSBBA Membership Fee per family included) More than one Marching Spartan in your family? Sibling Fee: $250 for each additional Marching Spartan in your family Due Tonight: $100 Commitment Fee per Marching Spartan Balance Due on August 3rd 1st Day of Marching Fundamentals We encourage you to pay the full amount today, if possible.

Marching Spartans

Beyond the Marching Spartans CONCERT ENSEMBLES

Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Ensemble

Beyond the Marching Spartans INDOOR SEASON

Winterguard Indoor Drumline

Summer Sectional Clinics

COLOR GUARD CLINICS Wednesdays this Summer 6:30 – 8:30 PM with Leina Thurn & Erica Resurreccion GUARD CAMP June 22nd & June 23rd DRUM CAMP July 31st from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM August 1st from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Summer Rehearsal Schedule

DATE ACTIVITY TIME

July 19th & 26th Music Rehearsals 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm August 1st Leadership Seminar 9:00 am – 12:00 pm August 2nd & 3rd All Members: Visual Fundamentals 8:00 am – 12:00 pm August 7th ‐ 11th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 14th & 15th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 17th & 18th All Members: Band Camp (Bring Snacks) 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm August 21st ‐ 23rd All Members: Band Camp (Bring Snacks) 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm August 24th First Day of School: Rehearsal after school 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm August 26th “Friends & Family” Performance TBA

Fall Rehearsal Schedule

• Monday: Sectionals (as needed)
• Tuesday: Full Band
• Wednesday: Full Band
• Thursday: Full Band
• Friday: Football Game Lock‐Ins
• Saturday: Competition Days
• Sunday: Rest, rejuvenate, and do

your homework

• Color Guard and Percussion

Sectionals: TBA

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

2017 Schedule

• 9/30: Millbrook HS
• 10/7: Rock Ridge HS
• 10/14: Stafford HS
• 10/21: JMU Parade of Champions
• 10/28: VBODA Marching Assessment
• All day (rehearsal, competition, awards)
• Travel together by bus
• Final itineraries TBA until competition schedules

are released (generally 2 weeks prior to event)

VBODA Assessment

• Similar to a competition
• Units perform for a rating instead of

competing against one another for a score

• Rating scale:

Superior ‐ I Excellent ‐ II Good ‐ III Fair ‐ IV Poor – V

• First Step in Becoming a Virginia Honor Band
• Marching Spartans have been a Virginia Honor

Band 6 times, with 3 of those honors earned in the past 4 years.

Logistics: RehearsalExpectations

• 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

• Always have a full water bottle!

Logistics: Attendance Policy

• Absences must be arranged in

advance unless there is an emergency

• Absences require a note, phone call
• r 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: 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: 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) Bibbers (provided) Black Socks DINKLES!! Show Shirt (underneath ‐ provided) Show Shorts (underneath ‐ provided) NOT SHOWN:

Uniform 101 – Color Guard

NOT SHOWN: Tights, Make‐up & Hair Accessories Show Uniform: (provided) Guard Gloves Guard Shoes Show uniforms ordered each year to coordinate with show theme.

Uniform 101 – Shoes

• Special Marching Band shoes =

DINKLES

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

When in Uniform ….

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

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 BRHS BBA.

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHS BBA)

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

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)

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.)

From the BBA…

• Detailed information about

the Marching Spartan program!

• A must‐read!!
• Hard copies available

tonight or download from http://www.brhsbba.org

BRHS BBA – Communication Tammie Willenbrock

BRHS BBA – Finances Kory Fierstine

BRHS BBA – Fundraising Joe Hummel

• 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 Donna Vanik

• The BBA needs YOU!
• Please complete the

back of the yellow Help Wanted Form and turn it in with your Commitment Form today

EXAMPLES Uniforms Pit Crew Publicity First Aid Committees Event Planning Meal Planning and Prep … and MORE!

BRHS BBA – Spirit Wear

• T‐shirts, duffle bags,

jackets, sweatshirts, etc.

• Coordinated by BBA
• Purchase at beginning of

school year

• Online ordering
• Details TBA

• Chin Chin Fundraiser – June 5th, mention the BRHS

Band!!

• Wind Ensemble @ BRHS Graduation Ceremony
• Parent Meeting/Student Social – First week of Band

Camp in August – Exact date and time TBA

Upcoming Events

… any additional events announced via email, Facebook, & our website

Questions????

We know this is a lot of information…

• Presentation and forms

available on www.brhsbba.org

• Refer to the detailed

information in the Primer for New Marching Parents that you will receive this evening

What To Do Now

1. Complete the Commitment and Volunteer Forms 2. Marchers should be fitted for Dinkles before submitting forms at a registration station and size noted on form. 3. Make checks payable to BRHS BBA, or have your cash or credit card ready (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). 4. Go to one of registration stations here in the cafeteria TONIGHT to submit forms and make payments. 5. Remember to turn in the Volunteers 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!!!