HHS MARCHING BAND & COLORGUARD 2017-18 Season Parent Meeting
WELCOME Welcome to our family. We are glad you have elected to be a part of the Highland High School Marching Band and Colorguard. Here at Highland High School we train the best musicians to perform at their best. The success of this program centers on pride, commitment, and the willingness to work hard to achieve our goals and objectives. With your hard work we can continue the legacy of our band being one of the finest marching bands in California.
MEET THE STAFF Band Director David McCaslin Assistant Band Director Brian Almirón Percussion Caption Head Nick Bley Front Ensemble Instructor Corin Uchuion Colorguard Instructor Zianya Valdez Colorguard Instructor Joscelyn Teran
WHAT IS 7 TH PERIOD BAND? 1 st Semester Marching Band The Marching Band consists of the wind instruments, drumline, keyboards and colorguard performing as one unit. This unit performs a field show at home football games and field competitions. The main part of the marching season is the field show tournaments. This group requires a fee to purchase equipment not supplied by the school. ColorGuard During the fall semester, the Colorguard participates with the band at all performances. They perform routines that include spinning flags, rifles and sabers while performing a choreographed routine - all elements that will enhance the overall effect of the field show. Their schedule usually matches the Marching Band schedule but will include additional practices. To be a member of the Colorguard a student must audition for a place in the group. Colorguard members must be enrolled in Marching Band in the fall semester.
WHAT IS 7 TH PERIOD BAND? 2 nd Semester Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble where each student learns to play more musically and with more maturity. Without a concert experience, a student does not have the opportunity to increase his/her skill and knowledge of his/her instrument. Indoor Winds This is a brand-new addition to our existing ensembles. The Indoor Winds group consists of wind instruments, percussion and may include some colorguard members performing indoors during the spring semester on a basketball court and competes against other schools throughout the state. To be a member of the indoor winds, a student must audition for a place in the ensemble. This is a volunteer group of elite musicians that meets in the evening during the week. The rehearsal schedule will be determined by the staff. There will be an additional cost for participants.
2 ND SEMESTER Extra Curricular Indoor Percussion AKA WinterLine - Indoor Percussion is a marching percussion and keyboard group which performs on a basketball court and competes against other schools throughout the state in the spring semester. To be a member of the Indoor Percussion Ensemble a student must audition for a place in the group. This is a volunteer group of elite musicians that meets in the evening during the week. The rehearsal schedule will be determined by the percussion staff. There will be an additional TBD cost for participants. This is a nonenrolled group and there will be no school credit. IndoorGuard AKA WinterGuard - During the spring semester, the Colorguard is known as the Winterguard. This group performs a choreographed routine to recorded music on a basketball court and competes with other schools throughout the state. The rehearsal and competition schedule will be determined by the band director and the guard instructor. There will be an additional fee for participants. This is a non-enrolled group and there will be no school credit.
WHAT TO EXPECT Lots of Practice Summer Practice Practice for the band, drumline and colorguard is ongoing through the summer (See website calendar). Full Marching Band practice (all groups) begins with Band Camp July 24 th August 4 th, Camp will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 5:00. Students will be given a one hour lunch break. Please bring your lunch because you will not be allowed to leave campus. The purpose of this two week band camp is to develop team work, learn how to march and to start learning the field show. Fall Semester Practice Marching Band rehearsals during the regular school year will be: Monday MB 2:50 to 5:00pm CG 3:00 to 5:30pm Tuesday MB 6:00 to 9:00pm CG 5:30-9:00pm Wednesday MB 1:30 to 2:30pm Thursday MB 6:00 to 9:00pm CG 5:30-9:00pm Rehearsal before Friday night home football games will be from 3:00 to 5:00 (the boosters will provide dinner). We reserve the right to change or add rehearsals at a later date. Stay Up to Date Students should always check the White board The schedule is posted on the White Board in the Band Room for the current week. Band FB Page has immediate updates Students and Parents should join the Band FB page (Highland High School Marching Bulldogs) Website Calendar www.hhsbandprogram.com Utalize the Band Website for all information available to the public. It s an awesome tool for those without social media.
WHAT S IT ALL FOR FAMILY We are a team that represents our School at Football Games Our Family Competes together Plays together Works together Struggles together Succeeds together We are a team that performs at Half Time and keeps the beat in the stands to show our school spirit We are a team that competes in the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association (aka SCSBOA)
2017 FALL FIELD SHOW NEVERMORE (THE RAVEN) BY EDGAR ALLAN POE
President Brian Kross Vice President Randy Carbonel Secretary Kathy Kross Treasurer Renee Thresher Board Members Andrew Rosales Sr. Michele Hunt Pat Hunt Ellie Martinez Zoila Pineda WHO S YOUR SUPPORT Meet the Booster Board We are here to help. We boost the Staff and the kids. Our moto is IT S FOR THE KIDS!!
HOW CAN YOU HELP Sign Up Genius Is how we make feeding our kids happen for Football Game days and Competition Days Sign Up Genius also allows us to staff our Volunteer events
HHSIMBC Annual Fireworks Booth Our Largest Fundraiser PERIOD This is our biggest fundraiser and the foundation of our Program. We reach out to the Families of Past, Present, and Future Members (age 18+) to Volunteer in working the Booth. Please take a look at the schedule and sign up for a minimum 2 hour block of time. Our Booth is located at The Stater Bros Market 2535 E Avenue S, Palmdale, CA 93550 During this time you will be: Stocking the shelves Assisting Customers Ringing up purchases
WHAT DOES IT COST Estimated Cost of Program Where it goes How We Fund It This is the amount that is not covered by the School of AVUSD $57,000 Account Cost Marching Band $ 10,088.00 ColorGuard $ 9,700.00 DrumLine $ 9,300.00 Competition Entrance Fees $ 4,945.00 Instructor Salaries $ 18,650.00 Standard Operating Expenses $ 4,300.00 1. Fireworks Booth Brings in 50% of our Fundraising Goal 2. Fair Share Contributions Is 30% of our Fundraising Goal 3. Spring & Winter Concerts Is 10% of our Goal 4. Dine In Nights, Rummage Sale, and New Fundraising Ideas Rounds out our Goal at 10%
FAIR SHARE CONTRIBUTION MARCHING SEASON Marching Band New members Show Shirt & Band Shirt Marching Shoes Gloves Uniform Cleaning Transportation $315.00 Returning members will receive a credit if new shoes or band shirt sizes are not needed DrumLine / Pit New members Show Shirt & Band Shirt Marching Shoes Wristband Uniform Cleaning Transportation $315.00 + 150* *This fee will cover the cost of sticks, mallets, drumheads, uniform parts and any miscellaneous items that will be required. Returning members will receive a credit if new shoes or band shirt sizes are not needed ColorGuard New members Show Shirt & Band T-shirt Custom Costume & Tights Shoes & Gloves Pep outfit Flag Bag Rifle Transportation $500.00 Returning members: show shirt, custom costume, shoes, gloves, transportation, tights $375.00
We have multiple ways to pay: Cash or Check Please make checks payable to HHSIMBC Seal in envelopes found in the Band room and place in Locker 12 Credit Card Via our Website www.hhsbandprogram.com/boosters and PayPal you can make online payments for a nominal processing fee HOW TO PAY We will provide you with a monthly statement that is sent from our Booster email cgmbboosters@outlook.com. If we do not have your email address a hard copy will be provided to your student.
CLOSING THOUGHTS FROM MR. MAC As a member of this organization you will make long-lasting friendships and develop a sense of camaraderie that is unique to our program. As the director I expect each student to develop shortterm and long-term goals for his/her musical and equipment skill development. I also expect that each student who commits to this program will accept the responsibility to perform to the best of their ability and help others achieve this goal. Through this development the following will be the result: Attitude: Confidence in one s own potential Desire to improve one s competence, skill and knowledge Desire to perform for an audience Loyalty to the Highland High School Marching Band Appreciation: Discrimination of different styles and idioms of music Sensitivity to skilled and tasteful performance in music Preference for listening to quality music Appreciation and respect for other members in the group Habits: Performing with proper posture and technique Performing with expressive elements, articulation and dynamics Daily practice outside of regularly scheduled rehearsals Acceptance of responsibility for one s own actions