M S D O F W A Y N E T O W N S H I P 3rd BAND FEES PAYMENT DUE 9/1/16 F A L L 2 0 1 6 N U M B E R 4 Students cannot travel with the band without a health form on file. W E E K L Y U P D A T E B E N D A V I S H I G H S C H O O L M A R C H I N G G I A N T S A U G U S T 2 9, 2 0 1 6 @giantbands Call 988-7211 to report a practice absence. Events September 2016 29 Mon Color Guard 6p-9p 30 Tues Full Band 5p-9p 31 Wed Percussion 3:30p-5p WW/Brass 3:45p- 6:30p 1 Thu Full Band 6p-9p Booster Meeting 7:30 2 Fri 3 Sat Free Weekend 5 Mon No Practice 6 Tues CHEESE DELIVERY Full Band 5p-9p 7 Wed Percussion 3:30p-5p WW/Brass 3:45p- 6:30p 8 Thu Full Band 6p-9p 9 Fri Practice 3:45 Home FB vs. CG S E P T E M B E R M E A N S : K I C K I T A L L U P A N O T C H! In September each year the band progresses from learners to performers. We ease in with home game performances but eventually put the show on the road and perform at various local invitational band competitions. For the Marching Giants to be successful, our rehearsal process must be strictly adhered too and performance expectations must be raised. In short: To reach the next level as a band we must increase the intensity and desire to be the best at practice. Expect more from yourself and others. Make sure your music is all memorized and prepared, you must fully understand your visual responsibilities, and you must move in a way that exhibits a high level of training. The staff and upperclassmen expect more from you in September. Buckle down and work out the fine details quickly in rehearsals. Let s see how far we can take our show this season!! 10 Sat Mini Camp 9a-5p 5:30 Picnic/Bonfire/ Games
Trash Bags sales are on-going! Call From The Band Boosters Ted (583-8833) or Cookie (437-4139) Spirit Wear is available on Thursday Nights! BDI is Saturday, October 1. We will have many concessions and A Silent Auction. Time slots via Volunteer Spot will be opening soon. Ted Moore will be sending an email, so watch for that soon! The Annual Craft Fair will be November 19. Think about how you will help out, who you can invite to be a vendor, or who you will invite to shop! Practice on September 29 is moved to 3:45p to 6:30p to avoid the JH Football Game BDI Silent Auction Baskets Again this year we will be having an silent auction during BDI to help raise funds for the band boosters. Last year's silent auction was a success due to the generous and creative items given by the band students and their families. Students for each section of the band will be given a basket name and purchase suggestions. We ask that each student help by bringing in at least one item for their section basket by Friday, September 16th. Thank you for your continued support of the Ben Davis Marching Giants. WANTED! We are in great need of an adult individual to serve as a project leader. Chair of our advertisement booklet project. If you have time and the desire to help, we need you. Please call Dave Cole 988-7211 PLAN AHEAD FOR THE SAT/ACT The SAT and ACT tests are scheduled through-out the year. We have printed those dates in the band calendar for your convenience. Please try to take these tests on Saturdays that are not marching band days. For more information: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/test-center-code-search Dates are listed on the back of the band calendar.
Don't miss these additional events at the Ben Davis Band Community Day and Ice Cream Social - this Saturday 8-27-16. CHILI COOK-OFF If you think your chili is the best, then come join us Saturday for our chili cook-off. The fee is $10 to register your entry. Registration starts at 11:00am and judging will be at 1:00 pm. If you are better at tasting than making - then $3.00 gets you a sample of all the entries. Tasting will be from 1:15-3:30 pm. DUNK TANK We will have a Dunk Tank from about 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm. Special "band personalities" will be enjoying a swim on Saturday. Try your hand at dunking these special guest - 1 ball for $1.00 6 balls for $5.00 $20 gets a push of the button 40" TELEVISION For every $5.00 cash donation, your name can be entered to win a 40" flat screen television! Again this year at BDI on October 1st, we will be holding a silent auction to help raise funds for the Ben Davis Band Boosters. Students were given their assigned section basket at practice earlier this week. We are asking each band student donate at least one item for our silent auction baskets. Below is the list of silent auction baskets assigned to each section. Baritone - Kids (mainly ages 8 and under) *Clarinet - Car Care or Pacers *Color Guard - Dogs or Coffee/Tea Flute - Laundry Mello - Pasta *Sax - Colts or Beach *Percussion/Front Ensemble - Marvel/Star Wars or Grilling Tuba - Poke'mon Donations Needed By Sept. 16th Trumpet - Games/Entertainment (video games must be "E" for everyone) *Due to the larger number of students in these sections, two different baskets have been assigned.
W E E K L Y U P D A T E Are you receiving Cole s Emails? If not, register in charms. Instructions located on: giantbands.com Page 4 B E N D A V I S I N V I T A T I O N A L The Ben Davis Band Invitational will take place on October 1st, 2016. At trophy presentation time, we are proud to present trophies to our winning groups based on their performances. It has been a long-standing tradition that these trophies are sponsored by either businesses or individuals (many times as a tribute). Trophy sponsorship cost $30 per trophy. If you know of a business that is interested in sponsoring a trophy (or if you are interested in sponsoring one as an individual or family), please let Mr. Cole at 988-7198 know immediately. These sponsorships help to defray the cost of the trophies and allow individuals and businesses to be recognized in the program and over the PA at trophy presentation time. Specific trophies (i.e. Class D Best Percussion) may be requested and we will do our best to grant those requests. Marching Giants Opening Contests Set The Marching Giants will open the competitive season at Concord High School on September 17th then at Greenwood High School & Avon High School on September 24th. We then host a large invitational at Ben Davis on October 1st. We count on our fans and families to be at the shows in mass to cheer us on! DONATIONS NEEDED The band is in need of bottled water donations so it can be available at practice, games, and performances. If you can help out by donating a case of water, it would be truly appreciated. We are also in need of spray on sun screen and quart size zip lock freezer bags for ice packs in the tunnel. If anyone would like to send in a donation, please drop it by the band office. Remind101 Registration MEMBERS AND PARENTS Text to 317 494 7687 Send the message: @giantb You will join our remind101 account. We will be able to send texts in mass to you in a safe way. Teachers can only send mass messages and students cannot reply. This will help us a lot when we travel.
There are forms that must be turned in by each student before we can allow you to compete with the band this fall. 74 students Owe Commitment to Excellence Forms 75 Student Owe Medical Information Forms 92 Students Owe Physicals The deadline has been extended to September 1 for Commitment to Excellence and Medical Information Forms. The deadline for Physicals has been extended to September 16 BDI PROGRAM AD SPACE We are again selling ad space in our Ben Davis Invitational Program. The program will be available for sale to the thousands of spectators that come to the Invitational from around the state. If you have a business or want to do a personal ad for the Program, please contact Katie Hein in the Band Office for information. Ad cost is $30 for a half page. This is a great way to support the Band and to get your message out. Personal messages to your child start at $1.00 for a one-line message. Get yours today. 988-7211 or Katie.hein@wayne.k12.in.us
The Marching Band will compete and hosts a contest during the evening of Sept. 24. That is in conflict with the homecoming dance. Your attendance at all contests is required. STUDENTS, PLEASE STAY CAUGHT UP AND CURRENT WITH SCHOOL WORK. It is very important that you are passing your classes and managing your time during marching season. If you need help, ask your section leader, a band council member or a director. Tutors are available. 2016 Marching Giants Picnic, Games & Bon Fire Saturday, September 10 After Practice until 9:45 WHAT TO BRING? W H Y A R E B A N D F E E S S O I M P O R T A N T? Band fees help the cover the costs associated with our day to day operation. What band fees are used for are: ~ Freshman & Seniors: 12 cans of PEPSI products ~ Sophomores: large bag of chips ~ Juniors: cookies or treats Circle Ritual & Other Marching Giants Traditions This event is for Marching Giant Members and Family ONLY. Members must stay in supervised areas and maintain positive behavior through-out the evening. Uniform maintenance New Jackets & Guard Events/competition entry fees Instrument maintenance Payment of Tech Staff Transportation costs Show props Food costs for students Guard Equipment Copy Right Licenses Student Awards
There has been a very positive desire for individual improvement developing within the Marching Giants this season. So much so that we have decided to set aside time for leaders to work with their sections or individuals if they so choose. Wednesday Night 6:45-7:30 will now be referred to as Remediation Night. That will be a regular time when students can stay looking for extra help, a leader can call a voluntary sectional, or staff can address individual needs of members. These Wednesday sessions will be volunteer in nature. If you plan to stay, the expectation is that you are working. Otherwise, please plan to go home at 6:30. Individual Practice Day The band room will be open on Mondays each week through-out the year after school until 5:30 for kids to practice individually. This means alone. Please do not view this as an opportunity for more social time. However, Mr. Cole will be here until 5:30 every Monday for your practice needs. Study Tables If you are staying after school waiting for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you are expected to remain in the band room and study. Contact a Band Council member for help finding a subject tutor if you need help. YOU MAY NOT ROAM THE
Mr. McNabb will be riding the dunk tank during the lunch break. Bring some cash!