Palos Verdes High School Sea Kings Marching Band HANDBOOK Welcome to the PVHS Red Tide Regiment Family!

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1 Palos Verdes High School Sea Kings Marching Band HANDBOOK Welcome to the PVHS Red Tide Regiment Family!

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. MISSION STATEMENT 3 WHO WE ARE II. CONTACT INFORMATION 4 III. COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES 5 Attendance, Promptness, Know your Music, Respect for Others, Respect for Venues, Financial Obligations IV SCHEDULE 6 V. GRADING POLICIES 8 Attendance, Rehearsal, Communication, Grading, Discipline, Cell Phone/Video Games Policy VI. STUDENT LEADERS 9 Drum Major and Section Leader Responsibilities VII. FALL SEASON 10 Home Games, Away Games, Traveling VIII. PARENTS 12 Support at Events, Snack/Water Obligation, Volunteer Opportunities IX. ROSTER 13

3 MISSION STATEMENT AND PHILOSOPHY The PVHS Marching Band program challenges students in the areas of musicianship and personal growth. Student musicianship is encouraged and challenged through continued development of technical skills and aesthetic values that will lead to a lifetime of music performance and appreciation. Personal growth is encouraged and fostered through the development of the personal and interpersonal skills necessary to a unified, successful team. Attention is given to citizenship, morale, spirit and loyalty. WHO WE ARE The Marching Band came into existence in 2007 with the enthusiastic backing of Principal Chris Bowles and the generous financial support of the PVHS Booster Club. In that inaugural year the Marching Band totaled 20 members. In more recent years, annual membership has been members. Marching Band consists of the wind section (flutes, clarinets, saxes, high brass {trumpets, horns}, low brass {trombones, sousaphones, baritones}), drum line {battery, pit} and color guard. Drum line is comprised of two main bodies: Battery and Pit. Battery encompasses the marching drum line (snares, bass drums, tenors, and cymbals). Pit includes the mallet instruments as well as the auxiliary instruments (marimbas, xylophones, timpani, tambourine, etc.) Unlike the marching battery, the pit is mostly stationary, usually positioned at the front of the ensemble or performance venue. Students in Color Guard perform to music using dance, flags and rifles. The choreography of the dance, flags, and rifles adds pageantry to the field show. Color Guard members also attend away football games and competitions as one unit. In the fall, the entire Red Tide Regiment performs half-time shows at home football games and supports our team by performing cheers and stands tunes at both home and away games. We support the school by performing at pep rallies, Back to School Night and 8 th Grade Open House (February). Starting in the Fall of 2011, the Red Tide Regiment began competing at field show competitions around southern California on Saturdays in October and November. In early December, we participate in the annual Peninsula Holiday Parade. In the spring, the wind section becomes the PVHS Wind Ensemble and participates in Wind Ensemble competitions (March-April) and performs at the PVHS Music Department Spring Concert in May. The Drum Line participates in the SCPA competition circuit. The Color Guard participates in WGASC Winter Guard competitions. Membership is by audition with the directors in March of each year and is open to all qualified students enrolled in the school. Membership requires total dedication and maximum effort in all aspects of marching, playing, and performance. Participants receive either PE ( PE Band on your class schedule) or Fine Arts ( Concert Band on your class schedule) credit. Students and parents must bear in mind that although students receive PE credit, Marching Band is not simply a PE class. It is much more than that as outlined above. Please feel free to contact your counselor for credit allocation advice.

4 CONTACT INFORMATION Staff Band Director Shellie Parkinson , ext.621 Assistant Director Chauntelle O Loughlin colo17@yahoo.com Drum Line Director Tanner Woodard tanner.woodard@gmail.com Color Guard Director Larry Gasparro miloboi01@yahoo.com Visual Instruction Robin Gin gin.robin@sbcglobal.net Student Leadership Drum Major Dillon Hall jdillonh@gmail.com Section Leader-flutes Elizabeth Berry roadrunnersurvivalla@gmail.com Section Leader-reeds Victoria Lewczyk torijade2000@yahoo.com Section Leader-brass Houston Morgan hpaynemorgan@gmail.com Section Leader-Drumline Cole Stoker c.stoker11@gmail.com Section Leader-Battery Quentin Thelen qthelen1@gmail.com Section Leader-Front Ensemble Alex Gordillo agordillo818@gmail.com Section Leader-colorguard Konnor Ravsten kjayeblue@gmail.com

5 COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES Total Commitment to Attendance As a member of PVHS Marching Band, you are making a commitment to participate in all rehearsals and performances. A season schedule will be published at the beginning of each season. You are expected to plan your personal schedule around these rehearsal and performance schedules. All members are committed to attending Summer Band Camp in August. Drum Majors are committed to attending Drum Major Camp. Drum Major Camp is highly recommended for section leaders. Excuses for any absences must be submitted to the director in writing, , and/or by phone call from a parent. All absences must be cleared at least one week prior to the performance. The director will determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused. Absences reported after a scheduled rehearsal or performance will be considered unexcused. You must remember that performing groups are teams, and the absence of even one member has a detrimental effect on the whole group. Punctuality You are responsible for being on time and to submit necessary documents and forms by deadlines. Remember that to be early is to be on time. Any time later than early is late, and late is totally unacceptable. If you are not in your proper place with your band equipment and music fully assembled, YOU ARE LATE. Commitment to Improvement You owe yourself the benefit of proper equipment and proper lessons. Avail yourself of private lessons if possible or ask for help from your bandmates and/or Ms. Parkinson. You have the responsibility for learning and contributing your talent to the group. Practice with focus! Respect For Others You have the obligation and responsibility to respect the rights of others. Listen to and heed your leadership. Excessive talking, disruptive playing of instruments, and using cell phones during class are insults to your directors and bandmates. Both in and out of uniform treat others as you wish to be treated. Respect for Venues Keep all venues clean and tidy. Clean up after yourself and be willing to help others do the same. Put all equipment, chairs and stands back in their proper places. Pick up all trash (especially at home facilities), whether or not it belongs to you

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Date Day Time Event Location Notes Aug 10- Mon-Sat 11 am- Marching Band Camp PVHS 15 8pm Aug Mon-Sat 11 am- 8pm Marching Band Camp PVHS Aug 28 Fri. 7 pm Football Estancia HS Estancia HS In Corona Del Mar Aug 29 Sat 9-12 Saturday Rehearsal PVHS Sept. 4 Fri 7 pm Football Game vs. Moorpark Moorpark Sept. 5 Sat 9-12 Saturday Rehearsal PVHS Sept 11 Fri 3 pm Football Game vs. Narbonne PVHS HS Sept. 12 Sat 9-12 Saturday Rehearsal PVHS ACT Test Date Sept 18 Fri. 3 pm Football Game vs. Foothill HS PVHS Booster Party after game Sept 19 Sat 9-12 Saturday Rehearsal PVHS Sept 25 Fri 7 pm Football Carson Carson Sept 26 Sat TBD West Field Tournament West Oct. 3 Sat 9-12 Rehearsal PVHS SAT Test Date Oct 9 Fri 3 pm Football vs. Costa PVHS Oct 10 Sat TBD Rowland HS Field Tournament Rowland Heights Oct 16 Fri 7 pm Football Inglewood Inglewood Oct 17 Sat 9-12 Saturday Rehearsal PVHS Oct 23 Fri 7 pm Football Morningside Inglewood Oct 24 Sat TBD Hart Rampage Santa Clarita Oct 30 Fri 2:30 Football vs. Redondo PVHS pm Oct 31 Sat 9-12 Saturday Rehearsal PVHS Nov 5 Thurs TBD Night Rally for Pen game PVHS ACT Test Date Nov 6 Fri 2 pm Football Game vs. Peninsula PVHS Senior Recognition During the game Nov 7 Sat TBD Los Altos Field Tournament PVHS SAT Test Date Nov 11 Weds PVHS No School

7 Nov 14 Sat TBD Moorpark Field Tournament Moorpark Nov 21 Sat TBD SCSBOA Championships TBD Dec 5 Sat 4-10pm Peninsula Holiday Parade Pen Center SAT Test Date Jan. 8 Fri 6-8pm Marching Band Banquet PVHS MPR

8 GRADING POLICIES Grading Policy 1. Students will be given points for each rehearsal and performance. Playing tests = 200 points Each class period = 25 points Saturday Rehearsals = 50 points Each football game = 200 points Each Saturday Competition performance = 400 points 2. Grading for second semester will be provided in January. 3. All performances are mandatory. NO EXCUSES will be accepted after a performance. An unexcused absence from a performance will result in zero points, and parents will be informed of the penalty. Only in cases of extreme emergency or personal illness will the director excuse a person. Any absence that is not brought to the director s attention for approval prior to a performance will be considered unexcused. 4. For every unexcused absence from rehearsal, the student will receive zero points for that day. Discipline Policy 1. Students must adhere to all of the district policies as well as all of the school rules. 2. The following will not be permitted by the Red Tide Regiment: Rude or inappropriate behavior Smoking or consumption of any illegal substances Use of inappropriate/obscene language Possession of illegal items (such as weapons) Stealing of any items 3. Director(s) will dispense infraction and inform student of the infraction. 4. First infraction will incur a warning 5. Second Infraction will incur zero points for performance/rehearsal 6. Third Infraction will incur Parent Contact plus zero points for performance/rehearsal 7. Fourth infraction will incur Administrative Contact plus no participation in the following performance Cell Phone/Video Game Policy 1. No cell phones/video games allowed at any performance or rehearsal. 2. Any cell phones in use during rehearsal/performance will be confiscated.

9 STUDENT LEADERS Drum Major At Rehearsal 1. Runs basics at the beginning of every rehearsal. 2. Assists Directors in teaching Field Show 3. Is prepared to take charge of specific groups during sectional rehearsals. 4. Makes sure that the Fall Duties Schedule is being carried out. Keeps everyone on task. At Performances 1. Proficiently conducts all Field Show music and stand tunes. Should be prepared to lead stands tunes independent from supervision from Band Directors. 2. Takes responsibility for making sure that the band is assembled in the proper formation at the designated time and place. 3. Takes responsibility for moving the band from one place to another in an orderly fashion Section Leaders At Sectionals & Band Camp 1. Organizes and conducts sectionals 2. Assists Directors and Drum Majors in teaching Field Show At Rehearsal 1. Makes sure his/her section completes its scheduled duty thoroughly and efficiently. 2. Conducts sectionals when requested. 3. Makes sure that section members have correct equipment and materials before every rehearsal. At Performances 1. Helps in conducting uniform inspection of his/her section. 2. Makes sure that section members have correct equipment and materials before every rehearsal. 3. Makes sure that his/her section completes its scheduled duty thoroughly and efficiently. 4. In the stands, makes sure that section members are seated in the proper formation, and that order and discipline are maintained. 5. Makes sure that the section members are courteous to other bands particularly during field show performances at away games

10 FALL SEASON General Call time means to arrive earlier than the posted call time and to be dressed, with equipment assembled, ready to play by the posted call time. No unnecessary playing of instruments. No eating or drinking (with the exception of water) while in assigned uniform. Always pay attention. Be ready to play at any moment. Members are expected to stay in their seats. Do not walk around the stands or into other sections. Do not leave instruments unattended. An instrument that is not being held is considered unattended. Home Games Pre-Game 1. Members are released from class approximately an hour before game time. 2. Members retrieve assigned uniform and get dressed according to uniform rules. 3. Members are to perform their assigned jobs thoroughly and efficiently. 4. After all members are dressed in uniform, band does warm-up in Music Room. During Game 1. Proceed to stands to sit in assigned seat. 2. In the stands, watch game, and play all requested tunes. Be prepared to play immediately at any time. 3. Participate in all band dances and cheers. Post-Game 1. At the conclusion of the game, members return to band room. 2. Put all parts of uniform away properly. 3. Members are to perform their assigned jobs thoroughly and efficiently. 4. Section Leaders monitor completion of post-game jobs. Away Games Pre-Game 1. Be aware of bus departure time. Be early. 2. Wear Band T-shirt, jeans and nice gym shoes. 3. Members must take all music, equipment, instruments 4. Members are to perform their assigned jobs thoroughly and efficiently. During the Game 1. In the stands, watch game and play all requested tunes. Be prepared to play immediately at any time. Perform all band dances. 2. Be polite and positive. Cheer for the team. Post-Game 1. Members must ride the bus home. 2. Members are to perform their assigned jobs thoroughly and efficiently. 3. Section leaders are to monitor completion of jobs. 4. Make sure your parent knows the time the bus will arrive and will be waiting. 5. Take all your stuff home with you.

11 Traveling When you travel with the Marching Band, you represent the band, your school, and the community. Anything you do, in or out of uniform, will reflect on the people you represent. District approved transportation is supplied to and from off-campus events. In the case of emergency or prior arrangement with the Band Director, a student can be released to a parent to leave the event. There are no exceptions; a student can only leave an event with a parent or legal guardian. Please inform Directors IN ADVANCE if there is a need to ride home with parent/guardian. Do not make this request at a performance. Students must ride the bus to and from all performances unless he/she is excused ahead of time by the Band Director. Non-Marching Band members may not ride on the bus (except for chaperones). Inappropriate relationship behavior, aka PDA, is not permitted. Section leaders will report behavioral and job infractions to the directors, who will subtract points from students performance grades accordingly. Students will remain on the bus and seated until instructed otherwise. Listen to the driver, chaperones, and directors when they give instructions. Buses are to be clean and free of trash at the end of all trips. Respect and thank the driver.

12 PARENTS By allowing your child to join the PVHS Red Tide Regiment, you have made a commitment to supporting music education at its finest! The hard work, self discipline and many diverse experiences encountered will provide a lifetime of great memories for both your child and you. Over this coming year you will most likely have many questions about the Marching Band. While this handbook will hopefully answer many of your questions, we know there will be some we missed. We encourage you to contact the directors or parent coordinators when any questions arise. We appreciate as much parental support as possible. Support at Events As parents, we encourage our students to do their best both academically as well as in their extra-curricular activities. Therefore, as parents, it is important to be aware that attendance for band members at rehearsals and performances is critical. Help the students by supporting them in the commitment to excellence. Work with them when they are getting ready for competitions. Snack and Water Donations During the Marching Band Season, all families will be asked to donate water and/or snacks for home and away games. A schedule, which will designate which date(s) each family will be asked to donate water or snacks will be sent out via by the Fall Season Parent Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteer Opportunities A band of our size can only operate with the help of dedicated parents and other volunteers. Each parent volunteer is a part of the whole picture and each brings his/her individual talents, which helps to make the whole picture a success. We will need several parent volunteers: At home games Home games start at 2:30 or 3:00. We will need at least two parent volunteers for each home game. Marching Band has its own section in the football stands. A parent arrives early to cordon off this section. A parent arrives early to cover the bleacher stands in this section. At away games Parents ride the bus and chaperone as needed at the games. Help with snacks and waters At competitions Parents ride the bus and chaperone as needed. Help move equipment on and off the field. Help with snacks and waters

13 PVHS Marching Band 2015 Flute Elizabeth Berry Maki Kobayashi Brian Burnett Valerie Lee Saki Kishimoto Clarinet Kachi Onyeador Alto Saxophone Austin Doke David Munoz Daniel Berri Tenor Saxophone Michael Mann Bari Sax Victoria Lewczyk Ben Garrant Trumpet Khor Gracie Alec Berry Toshi Sakka George Dupas Korey Streeter Wesley Park French Horn Cameron Fox David Lee Jeremy Adler Trombone Daniel Lewis Jedi Fite Baritone Elliot Pearce Philip Wahba Tuba Houston Morgan Rosemary Lach Drumline Quentin Thelen Cole Stoker June Benoit Alex Gordillo Andrew Jin Anjolie Ochalek Jeffrey Wolff Aloha Komatsu William Wang Andrew Wang Jackson Bujnosek Jacob Rivas Colorguard Konnor Ravsten Felicia Lin Makenna Ornelas Juliana Lee Drum Major Dillon Hall