Firebird Fortzando. A message from your director:

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1 Firebird Fortzando WONDERFUL WORLD Oct. 22, 2018 A message from your director: Congratulations, we have made it to the most important and pivotal week of our season. Our Homeshow and Championships are just days away. Think for a second about where we started this season. Think about where we were at the end of band camp, for our first state fair performance, at our first competition at ESM, or our first competition with props at West Genny...and think where we are now. We are truly mastering this show and I am beyond excited to see what you are able to do as we push to the end of the season. Please make sure to thank you parents for all of their support...from rides to and from rehearsal, to supporting you and cheering you on in competitions, to being chaperones or pit and prop crew. Make sure to thank your staff for pushing you each and every rehearsal to become a better version of yourself. Lastly, give yourself a pat on the back. IT IS YOU that has dedicated your time and efforts to being here making this show and this program stronger each and every practice. We are all so very proud of you! This has been one of the most enjoyable seasons for me as both your director and your designer. You all have truly made this year one that I will remember and I could not be more proud and honored to lead this group through the tunnel for another Dome Championship on Sunday. Everyone is waiting to see what we can do, so lets put on the best runs of our lives. Your Director, Mr. Gerling

2 NOTEWORTHY NEWS If you will be late or absent from a rehearsal, please Mr. Gerling or put your written excuse in the excuse box in his office PRIOR to your absence (except in the case of a last minute emergency). Please include your name, date of absence, and reason. All excuses need a parent/guardian signature. NO verbal excuses. Written/ ed excuses must be turned in for every absence. Mandatory presence is required for all shows and show days. Mr. Gerling s is: ngerling@phoenixcsd.org SNEAKERS, SUNSCREEN & WATER.needed for all practices. Sneakers are mandatory. Any student that is unable to return on the bus during any competition MUST follow the directions on the not riding the bus back permission slip attached and turn it in to Mrs. Southworth by the time stated on the form. Extra forms are in an envelope on the bandroom bulletin board. Jolesch Photography will again be at the Dome taking Dome Day Photos directly after we perform this year. They will have order information at their table after the photo. Individual pictures will also be offered this year. Note: REHEARSAL EVENING PARKING...staff and parents, please park in available spots out back #1 #14, or on the blacktop section off Park St. if demolition is cleared (by old pool house), or along the perimeter in the main parking lot. We need to respect reserved spaces for JCB employees and clear room for students & equipment. Note: SHOW DAY PARKING...please AVOID parking in reserved spots #26, #27, or #28 by the dumpster on show days. We need this room for the equipment bus and truck/trailer. EXTRA SHOW SHIRTS FOR SALE...first come, first serve. Please Michelle Rudy at mrudy@phoenixcsd.org. Available items for sale are: T-Shirts: Youth Medium (1), Medium (10), Large (12), XLarge (1), XXLarge (3) Hoodies: Large (2) ALL T-shirts: $5 ALL Hoodies: $15 Page 2 Firebird Fortzando

3 CHAPERONE & DOME SHOW SCHEDULE Phoenix (10/27): J. McDonald (U), P. Southworth (HC), S. Andrews (N) All assigned chaperones for the Dome will be contacted by Pam Southworth All assigned pit/prop crew members for the Dome will be contacted by Keith Renfrew.

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5 HOMESHOW HELP NEEDED. If you can help, please Katie Alfano at DOME DAY BREAKFAST PLEASE LISA HAGG IF YOU CAN HELP WITH THE DOME DAY BREAKFAST THIS YEAR: IMPORTANT NEWS. THE END-OF-YEAR SLIDE SHOW IS BEING PUT TOGETHER BY Alycia basile. PLEASE ANY PHOTOS YOU HAVE TO SENIOR BREAKFAST: FOR SENIORS ONLY AT 7:30AM IN ROOM 154 ON OUR HOMESHOW DAY! PLEASE STOP IN TO THE OFFICE BY OCT. 24th, TO LET MAMA RUDY KNOW WHAT YOU WILL BE BRINGING. Can you help Molly Crandall with the Senior Recognition at this year s Homeshow? Please her at queenmol@yahoo.com if you can. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated.

6 MARCHING FIREBIRDS Permission Slip to NOT return on the bus. This form must be turned in and verified by the Head Chaperone, Mrs. Southworth, BEFORE the bus departs JCB on the show date referenced below. If a written request is not verified before departing, a parent/guardian must report to the Head Chaperone (only) after the performance to sign out their child. DATE OF SHOW I give my permission for to ride home from today s performance with. I understand that the Head Chaperone MUST speak to a parent or guardian, to verify this permission slip, no less than one hour before departing for the show referenced. Contact phone(s) for parent or guardian: Parent/Guardian Signature Date For student member to fill out: ***I have asked to be responsible, upon return to JCB, to put my equipment/instrument and uniform away.

7 COMPETITION CHECKLISTS BAND CHECK LIST FOR SHOWS Uniform Bag.includes uniform, black shoes, clean black socks Gloves (black) go in hat box (Percussion & Pit do not have gloves and Drum Majors wear white/black) Hat Box..includes hat and plume & gloves Show Shirt worn for rehearsals and under uniform jacket Black Shorts worn under bibs Sweatshirt or jacket to wear at night if needed...nights are getting very chili! Deodorant (no sprays of any kind are allowed on the bus) Lunch or Dinner at JCB before departure (closed campus can t leave so bring in morning) No jewelry is allowed (unless part of a uniform) for a performance, so please leave it home. Instruments (please remember extra reeds, neck straps, sticks, etc.) ***Please let Mrs. McDonald know if any repairs are needed as soon as possible*** COLORGUARD CHECK LIST FOR SHOWS Uniforms must remain in your garment bag Tan/Nude-Colored Undergarments Black Jazz Shoes Tan/Nude-Colored Long Socks or Tan Stockings Gloves (mandatory) All necessary show makeup needs Hair Ties & Bobby Pins Hair Spray (use before getting on bus...no sprays of any kind are allowed on the bus or in halls) Deodorant (no sprays of any kind are allowed on the bus) Equipment in Equipment Bag (make sure flags and equipment is taped properly) Lunch or Dinner at JCB before departure (closed campus can t leave so bring in morning) ***Please let Kayleigh know if any repairs are needed as soon as possible***

8 Phoenix Home Show Schedule Remember please wear show shirt for rehearsal 7:30 a.m. SENIORS ONLY FOR SENIOR BREAKFAST Room 154 8:30 a.m. All underclassmen to arrive at school (no sooner please) 8:45 a.m. - Rehearsal 10:50 a.m. - Dinner & Dress (All Students: Seniors: Don t forget to get corsage/boutonniere from Mama Rudy in the bandroom). *small meal (tbd) provided in café for all student members for lunch* 12:10 p.m. - Warm Up/ Tune/ Basics/ prepare for show in small groups (our side practice field) 12:55 p.m. - Depart for stadium, water outside of bandroom door 1:12 p.m. - Stage for Performance 1:25 p.m. - FIREBIRDS Perform!! 2:55 p.m. Senior Recognition & Awards (Drum Majors/Seniors & Families need to meet by scoreboard no later than 2:35. All other students should meet by the track for the tunnel on the field to honor seniors when they pass through to be honored). ***ALL MEMBERS NEED TO REMAIN AT THE FIELD FOLLOWING THE AWARDS FOR THE PARENT PERFORMANCE*** ***put everything away (inc. uniforms hung neatly & clean band room and chorus room)*** NEXT ASSIGNMENT.GET A GOOD NIGHT S REST! Competition order of Bands at PHOENIX 11:55 am National anthem 12:00 pm Floral park (ss3) 12:13 pm Midland park (ss3) 12:26 pm Norwich (ss3) 12:39 pm Copiague (ls3) Intermission 1:12 pm Roslyn (ss2) 1:25 pm phoenix (ss2) 1:38 pm mineola (ss2) 1:51 pm division ave (ss2) 2:04 pm Lindenhurst (ls2) 2:17 PM Oswego (ss1)

9 NYSFBC DOME SHOW SCHEDULE 5:00 AM 5:25 AM 5:40 AM 5:50 AM 7:15 AM 7:30 AM 7:40 8:50 AM 8:50 AM 9:10 AM 10:00 AM 10:33 AM 11:33 AM 12:15 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:15 PM Arrive at JCB Group Stretch In Gym Senior Song Full Ensemble Rehearsal Members Only Run-Through Tunnel March...Percussion Leads Breakfast (café) & be fully dressed into uniforms, load equipment prior to 12PM, as well as prepare all your instruments, straps, reeds, & etc. Load Passenger Buses Depart for Dome (SHARP) Arrive at Skytop, short tuning/warm-up Depart Skytop, via escort, to Dome Phoenix Performs Retreat for SS3 & SS2 Classes Passenger buses depart to Manley to re-load equipment Depart for Phoenix (all students/chaperones must return to JCB on the buses). Arrive at JCB ***put everything away (inc. uniforms hung neatly & clean band room and chorus room) PARENTS, GUARDIANS, FAMILY MEMBERS & FRIENDS! PLEASE BE SURE TO TALK TO A VETERAN BOOSTER/PARENT IN REGARDS TO WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU FOR THE TUNNEL MARCH IF YOU DON T ALREADY KNOW. SPECTATOR TICKETS: may be purchased on day of Championship at ticket booths outside GATE s A, B and C at the Dome or at the main ticket window inside GATE B. GATE s A, B, C, F, G and H will be open for entrance. Adult Price is - $19.00 Senior Citizen aged 65 & older -$13.00 Students (public school age 18 & under) - $13.00 No reserve seating, group rates or pre-sale tickets are available for championship New CLEAR BAG POLICY ( ed). Plastic, vinyl (12 x6 x12 ) or clear, 1 gal. Ziploc bag PARKING ON CAMPUS: There is plenty of parking near the dome for spectators. The cost for parking is $10.00 (no increase from last year). HANDICAP PARKING: Handicap parking is located near the Archibold gym. See an SU parking attendant for as-

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11 DOME ETIQUETTE FOR FAMILIES (We know you're proud so be loud!) As Firebird families, you have an important tradition to uphold -- FIREBIRD FAMILIES ARE THE LOUDEST AND PROUDEST FAMILIES AT ANY FIELD BAND SHOW! To assist you in this goal, please take to heart the following suggestions. 1. BE THERE (yes, we know you have work the next day)...and BRING YOUR OTHER CHILDREN (yes, they have school and bedtimes, but young Firebirds need to find their fire!) AND BRING YOUR RELATIVES, NEIGHBORS, and PEOPLE ON THE STREET (don't actually kidnap people though - that's frowned upon)! We have a smaller group in the stands because we have people on the field. (THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR STAFF, FIELD CREW, AND CHAPARONES; WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR TIME AND EFFORT!). Make someone an "honorary Firebird"! Why should someone be deprived just because they don't have a child / live in the wrong school district/ have never met you before? 2. SIT TOGETHER AND BE SEEN! TRY FOR THE 50 YARD LINE CLOSE TO THE FIELD! (It's more important to be seen by YOUR Firebirds than to have the best view of the show!) This is not a time for sitting with people from other school districts (even if she is your best friend from high school and lives in Corning and is only up for the weekend and you didn't see her at the home show because you were working the show. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO IS WORKING THE HOME SHOW; YOU MAY NOT BE IN THE STANDS AT THE SHOW, BUT WE KNOW YOUR HEART WILL BE ON THE FIELD WITH OUR FIREBIRDS!) 3. STAND UP AND CHEER when - YOUR Firebirds take the field! - YOUR Firebirds are announced during retreat! (IT'S TIME TO SHOW YOUR LOVE AND PRIDE!) Standing during a concert is rude. Standing during a field band show is IMPORTANT - YOUR FIREBIRD CAN SEE YOU FROM THE FIELD! The people behind you - will understand if their child is from another school. - should be standing, too, if they're Firebirds! 4. BE LOUD! LEAD A CHEER! (Feel free to make one up if you don t know one ) MAKE NOISE! 5. DO NOT LEAVE BEFORE THE END OF RETREAT! Leaving early is rude and socially unacceptable! Firebird families ALWAYS stay until the end! 6. WEAR ORANGE AND BLACK! EVERY FIREBIRD'S HEART IS ORANGE! FIND YOUR INNER FIREBIRD AND LET IT OUT TO CHEER AT THE DOME!

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13 Marching Firebirds Field Band October & November - Rehearsal & Competition Schedule (inc. Banquet, etc.) 10/25 - Thursday (6 9PM) 10/27 - Saturday - NYSFBC HOMESHOW - Itinerary Attached 10/28 Sunday Dome Itinerary Attached 11/6 Tuesday BANQUET Information Attached 11/8 Thursday WINTERGUARD TRYOUTS 6PM STUDENTS. PLEASE GET A GOOD NIGHT S REST SATURDAY NIGHT. WHEN MEET SUNDAY MORNING YOU HAVE TO BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME!