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Marching Spartans Commitment Night 2018-2019

Welcome!

We will answer all of your questions after the presentation.

Meet Your Band Director

Ryan Dempsey Email:

Ryan.Dempsey@lcps.org

Marching Band Staff

Andy Schlaf Marching and Winds Ryan Ignacic Color Guard Director Dylan Mercer Percussion Director Megan Constantinides Front Ensemble Director Megan Bobes Front Ensemble Tech Erica Resurreccion Color Guard Tech Leina Thurn Color Guard Tech

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 BRHSBBA.

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHSBBA)

Summer Color Guard Schedule

with Erica Resurreccion

Tuesday Evenings 6:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday Evenings 6:00 – 9:00 PM Saturdays All Day, Times TBA

Summer Percussion Schedule

Wednesday, June 20 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, June 28 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, July 5 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, July 19 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, July 26 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Band Camp Schedule

DATE ACTIVITY Percussion/Winds Color Guard

July 30th & 31st Percussion Camp Percussion Only 8:00 am – 4:00 pm N/A July 31st Leadership Day All Marching Band Leadership, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm August 1st & 2nd Winds and Percussion: Visual Fundamentals 8:00 am – 12:00 pm N/A August 1st & 2nd Percussion Camp Percussion Only 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm N/A August 6th – 10th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 3:00 pm August 13th & 14th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 15th Color Guard Camp N/A 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 16th & 17th All Members: Band Camp 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Bring Snacks) 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Dinner Break) August 20th - 22nd All Members: Band Camp 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Bring Snacks) 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Dinner Break) August 23rd First Day of School: Rehearsal after school 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Fall Rehearsal Schedule

MONDAY Percussion Sectionals 4:30 – 6:30 PM TUESDAY Full Marching Band Rehearsal 4:30 – 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY Wind Instruments Only 4:30 – 6:30 PM THURSDAY Full Marching Band Rehearsal 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Attendance Policy

• Absences must be arranged in advance

unless there is an emergency

• Absences require a note, phone call or

email from parent/guardian to the Band Director

• Each missed practice hinders the

progress of the group!

• DO NOT MISS PERFORMANCES! The

success of the group depends on YOU!

Rehearsal Expectations

• Start ON TIME and end ON TIME
• Fast paced
• Stay focused!
• Have fun!
• Be prepared!
• ALWAYS have music, drill book,

materials, and equipment necessary for a successful rehearsal

• ALWAYS have a full water bottle!

Football Games

FOR STUDENTS:

• 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)

• Marching Spartans are

appropriate, enthusiastic, sportsmanlike and SPIRITED! FOR PARENTS:

• Marching Spartans have a

section in home bleachers (only members and parent chaperones allowed!)

• Band parents sit in Band

cheering section next to Band

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

Competitions

2018 Schedule

• 9/15:

Martinsburg HS

• 9/22:

Millbrook HS

• 10/13:

Washington HS

• 10/20:

JMU Parade of Champions

• 10/27:

VBODA Marching Assessment at Patriot HS

• Travel together by bus
• All day (warm-up, competition, awards)
• Final itineraries TBA until competition schedules

are released (generally 2 weeks prior to event)

BEYOND THE MARCHING SPARTANS CONCERT ENSEMBLES

Concert Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Ensemble

BEYOND THE MARCHING SPARTANS Winter Guard & Indoor Drumline

BRHS BAND BOOSTERS ASSOCIATION

BRHS BBA – Board Members

2017-2018 2018-2019 PRESIDENT Carolyn Renshaw Gail Ogle VP, COMMUNICATIONS Tammie Willenbrock Tammie Willenbrock VP, FUNDRAISING Robin Rosenthal Robin Rosenthal CO-VPs, STUDENT SERVICES Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle VP, VOLUNTEERS Donna Vanik Donna Vanik TREASURER Kory Fierstine Kory Fierstine SECRETARY Michele Loyd Barb Tanner

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 (BRHSBBA)

BRHSBBA – 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

BRHSBBA – Finances

Kory Fierstine

Band Fee FAQs

• Band staff
• Transportation to competitions

and other events

• Show Design/Music/Drill
• Food for Band Camp/lock ins
• Color Guard uniforms and Flags
• Official show shirt and shorts
• Uniform Care and Dry Cleaning
• Student recognition awards
• Specialized equipment

BBA Membership Fee $ 25.00 Marching Spartan Student Fee: $ 325.00

Subsequent family members: $250.00

Fees: What do fees pay for:

Examples: 1 Student: $ 325 2 Students: $ 600 3 Students: $ 850

All forms of payment accepted: Credit Card, PayPal, EFT, Check, and Cash

Other Potential Parent Costs

Marching Band

• Approx. Cost

Dinkles: $35-40 Color Guard

• Approx. Cost

Gloves: $ 15-20 Body Suit/Tights: $ 20-40 Shorts: $10 Shoes: $ 25 - 35 Rifle: $ 40-50 Flag/Equip Bag: $ 20-30

 Not all items listed will be required  Shipping may drive higher costs per item  Items are centrally purchased by the BBA  Parents will receive separate invoices by email  Payment is due upon receipt of invoices

All forms of payment accepted: Credit Card, PayPal, EFT, Check, and Cash

Financial Aid is Available

No one is turned away due to financial hardship. Aid request forms are available Online (www.brhsbba.org). Contact Kory Fierstine for more information: treasurer@brhsbba.org 571.918.1862

BRHSBBA – Fundraising

Robin Rosenthal

BRHSBBA – Volunteer Efforts

Donna Vanik

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

BRHSBBA – Student Services

Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle

Band Camp:

• LCPS Forms
• OTC Medication
• Taking Care of Campers
• Volunteers

Spirit Wear:

• Summer
• Fall

BRHSBBA – Communication Tammie Willenbrock

Tonight’s presentation and LCPS forms available on www.brhsbba.org Also recommend that everyone, even veterans, refer to the detailed information in the Marching Spartans Parent and Student Handbooks

Questions????

What To Do Now

1. New Marchers, and any returning Marchers who aren’t pre- registered, need to visit the Registration Station to complete the Online Registration process. 2. Marchers who need Dinkles need to visit the Dinkles station to be fitted or to sign up to be fitted during band camp. 3. Color Guard Members need to visit the Color Guard station to be measured for show costumes. 4. Make checks payable to BRHSBBA, or have your cash or credit card ready (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). 5. Still Have Questions? A Staff Member or BRHSBBA Board Member would be happy to help you.

GO MARCHING SPARTANS!

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

THANK YOU!!!

Upcoming Events

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

June 15th at Eagle Bank Arena Broad Run Wind Ensemble performing at our graduation ceremony Dining for Dollars Opportunities on June 4th & July 2nd All Day – Eat In, Carryout, or Delivery Just mention that you’re supporting the Broad Run Band