Dear prospective Bobcat Marching Band Member, Greetings from San Marcos, and welcome to Texas State! As the director of the Bobcat Marching Band (BMB), I would like to welcome you all to a collegiate family like none other. The BMB has established an outstanding reputation at the regional and national level for its exciting, challenging, and artistic shows, as well as creating a spirited environment for Bobcat Football game days! Your commitment to this tradition of excellence will make this season the best yet for the BMB! Please take a moment to carefully go over all the material in the packet. REQUIRED FORMS Several forms are required to participate in the BMB. Some of these are completed online, and some are included in this packet for you to complete any bring with you on the first day of preseason camp. Band Information Form (BIF) only available online, due August 1 Medical Form included in packet. Do not mail in, please bring with you on August 16 Trip Release Agreement included in packet. Do not mail in, please bring with you on August 16 Optional Accessories Form from KKY and TBS included in packet. Please mail in by August 1 ORDERING EQUIPMENT there is minimal required equipment for BMB, and most of it is ordered online. Please check our website at http://www.txstate.edu/bands/bands/marchingband/preseason-camp.html for more information. Orders must be placed online by August 1. PRESEASON CAMP INFORMATION A detailed preseason camp schedule is in this packet - come prepared! Be physically ready and mentally fired-up and have all of the equipment that you need. It is important that preseason camp is the time for the band to focus on band, so you must have any administrative issues (financial aid, residence hall, registration, etc.) resolved prior to camp. If you need help, ask now. Early Dorm Move-In is between 6:00-8:00 PM on August 15. You should report directly to your dorm. This is the only time that representatives from Housing & Residence Life will be there to issue keys and assist with move-in. IF YOU ARE LIVING IN CAMPUS HOUSING, YOU MUST REPORT ON THIS DAY & TIME. Some BMB upperclassmen will even help with moving you into your room. (See, marching band kids are awesome!) BMB registration will take place on August 16 at the Music Building. All members MUST check in on this day!! All trumpet & trombone players will have part assignment auditions on day one of preseason camp. Be prepared to play your full range via scales, and bring a short prepared piece to play. (This happens during registration trumpet & trombone players, bring your instrument to check-in!) All winds and percussion will audition for spots and scholarships during the first few days of preseason camp. More information will be available during registration. PDF s of music is available online for you to get a head start! Uniform distribution will be held on August 19, 21, and 26. (See preseason camp schedule for details.) All freshman & new students will attend Bobcat Preview on Tuesday, August 21 in the morning and afternoon, and a session on Wednesday, August 22 in the afternoon. (See preseason camp schedule for details.) The Bobcat Preview Pep Rally (Bobcat Stadium) will be held on Friday, August 24 in the evening, and the New Student Convocation (Strahan Coliseum) will take place on Saturday, August 25 at 3:30 PM. The BMB performs for over 7,000 new Texas State students at these two events!!! The BMB BBQ will be held on Saturday, August 25 from 5-7 PM. Relax and have fun! Free food & drink!
THE FUTURE OF THE BOBCAT MARCHING BAND This is certainly an exciting time for the BMB as Texas State University continues its journey in Division I athletics. The university has recognized your contribution to the collegiate scene, as the administration has pledged scholarships for every selected member of the marching band. Let s make this year s edition of BMB the biggest and best ever! If you have friends who will be attending Texas State this year that played in high school band, encourage them to join us! Of course it is important that recruiting be done in a timely fashion, so their enrollment deadline will be the same as yours. Have them contact me and I ll get them all the information they need! Finally, I ask that you all bookmark and check the Texas State Bands website often, as it will be updated throughout the summer. The main page is listed below - follow the links for marching band to find out more! www.txstate.edu/bands Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter for lots of special announcements! https://www.facebook.com/bobcatmarchingband @txstbmb Let s have a great season, and I look forward to meeting you all in the near future! I ll be on campus regularly starting on August 1, so if you are in town please stop by and introduce yourself. Best wishes for a wonderful summer - Go Bobcats! Dr. Kyle R. Glaser Associate Director of Bands / Director, Bobcat Athletic Bands krg60@txstate.edu GREETINGS, BMB! I want to welcome all of our new members and give a big Welcome Back! to our returning members! I look forward to the 2018 edition of the Bobcat Marching Band! As a part of the largest spirit organization on campus, you are a truly significant part of the Texas State community s enjoyment of game day. This season we will be hosting the 6 th Annual Bobcat Alumni Marching Band (BAMB) Day when your alumni will come back to perform and enjoy game day with you. I look forward to the 2018 BMB raising the bar of excitement, spirit, and entertainment! Welcome, one and all! Dr. Glaser, Mr. Holzner, and I encourage students from ALL university majors to continue their enjoyment of music performance on the field and on the stage. Anyone who is interested in participating in a fall semester concert ensemble Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, or Concert Band should keep an eye on the website: www.txstate.edu/bands for details regarding auditions. Remember, music majors must audition for concert ensembles; non-music majors may audition for placement or may simply register for Concert Band. Relish the unique camaraderie that comes from being in the Texas State University Bobcat Marching Band! You will create performances and make friends that you will remember for life! Fire up, be loud, affect the game and Go Bobcats! Caroline Beatty, D.M.A. Director of Bands ccbeatty@txstate.edu
Medical Information and Release Form (Type or Print Clearly) Name D.O.B. School ID# Local/Campus Street Address Local Phone Your email Parent/Guardian Name Phone (day) (eve.) (cell) Permanent (Home) Street Address Permanent (Home) City, State & ZIP Insurance Company Policy # Physician Physician Phone Emergency contact other than Parent/Guardian Phone (day) (eve.) (cell) Any medical conditions? Allergies? (please specify) Allergic to medications? (please specify) List medications you are currently taking In case of an emergency, I give permission to the Texas State Bands to secure proper medical treatment on my behalf. Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature (if younger than 18) Date DO NOT MAIL - bring this completed form with you to BMB registration on day 1 of preseason camp
Texas State University Student Trip Release and Indemnity Agreement Student Name School ID# Sponsoring Student Organization/Department Academic Year I plan to engage in university-sanctioned travel activities during the academic year indicated above in association with the above listed organization. I am traveling entirely upon my own initiative, risk, and responsibility. In consideration for the permission given to me by Texas State University to take this trip and in further consideration for Texas State University and the organization named above facilitating this trip, I (for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators) release, discharge, and agree to indemnify Texas State University, the organization s advisors and all of the university s agents and employees who have facilitated this trip, acting officially and otherwise, from any claims on account of any injury to me or for damages to my property that occur from any cause in connection with this trip. I intend that the indemnity provided for in this agreement is indemnity by me above to indemnify Texas State University and its agents and employees from the consequences of their negligence, whether that negligence is the sole or concurring cause of the death, injury, or damage. Month: Day: Year: (Student Signature) (Parent or Guardian Signature, if the student is under 18 years of age) DO NOT MAIL - bring this completed form with you to BMB registration on day 1 of preseason camp.
XL $20 2XL $20 3XL $22 Optional BMB Accessories Tau Beta Sigma Garment Bags $25 Bags are made of vinyl with a metal zipper and they are durable enough to last through all occasions for many years. They are maroon with gold lettering with the BMB emblem on one side of the zipper. Optional BMB Accessories Kappa Kappa Psi BMB Hell Week T-Shirt $20 Start showing the bond that will grow between us all during Preseason Camp! Duffel Bags $40 The 600 polyester sport bags are 20 x10 x10 and have plenty of pockets to hold all of your gear for traveling with the band. The bags are maroon with the BMB emblem embroidered in gold on one end. BMB Tank Tops $15 Black Tank Tops with maroon & white lettering Available only in: S M L XL 2XL ALL ITEMS GO UP $5 IF ORDERED AFTER AUGUST 1! EMAIL: NAME: INSTRUMENT: (cut here) ORDERS ARE DUE AUGUST 1! NO LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED! EMAIL: NAME: INSTRUMENT: Number of Duffel Bags ($40] Number of Garment Bags ($25] Number of Tank Tops ($15] Number of T-Shirts $20 S - 2XL $22 3XL Small $20 Med. $20 Large $20 Small Medium Large XL 2XL TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ CHECK PAYABLE TO: Kappa Kappa Psi-Theta Alpha (Put YOUR NAME on the memo line!) DUE AUGUST 1st!!!! CHECK PAYABLE TO: Tau Beta Sigma-Eta Epsilon (Put YOUR NAME on the memo line!) DUE AUGUST 1st!!!! MAIL THIS PAGE TO: Tau Beta Sigma Accessory Order School of Music, Texas State University 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 MAIL THIS PAGE TO: Kappa Kappa Psi School of Music Texas State University 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
BOBCAT MARCHING BAND 2018 PRESEASON CAMP SCHEDULE 6:00 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018 DORM MOVE-IN FOR ALL MEMBERS LIVING IN CAMPUS HOUSING! This is the ONLY TIME that you can move into your dorm & get keys, NO EXCEPTIONS. (Students should report directly to their assigned dorm.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 8:00 11:30 AM BMB Registration for all members [8:00 AM - 1st year members; 9:00 AM 2nd year members, 10:00 AM 3+ members] (Music Building Lobby) 11:30 2:00 PM LUNCH BREAK [all trumpet & trombone players should take their part assignment audition DIRECTLY after they go through the registration line] 2:00 3:00 PM Full Band Meeting (Evans Auditorium) 4:00 5:30 PM Large Sectionals (Evans) Large Sectionals (MB 224) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 5:30 7:30 PM DINNER BREAK 7:30 9:30 PM Movement Session (Field) Movement Session (Field) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018 8:30 11:30 AM Movement Session (Field) Movement Session (Field) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 11:30 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30 2:15 PM Large Sectionals (Evans) Large Sectionals (MB 224) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 2:20 3:45 PM Small Sectionals (TBD) Small Sectionals (TBD) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 4:00 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 4:30 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK 6:30 9:30 PM Movement Session (Field) Movement Session (Field) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018 8:30 11:30 AM Movement Session (Field) Movement Session (Field) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 11:30 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30 2:15 PM Large Sectionals (Evans) Large Sectionals (MB 224) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 2:20 3:45 PM Small Sectionals (TBD) Small Sectionals (TBD) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 4:00 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 4:30 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK 6:30 8:30 PM Movement Session (Field) Movement Session (Field) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018 12:00 5:00 PM UNIFORM CHECK-OUT [section leaders, 4th 5th year members, battery percussion members only] (Colorado Building) 6:30 9:30 PM Rehearsal/Audition (Stadium) Rehearsal/Audition (Stadium) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018 8:30 11:30 AM Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 11:30 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30 2:15 PM Large Sectionals (Evans) Large Sectionals (MB 224) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 2:20 3:30 PM Small Sectionals (TBD) Small Sectionals (TBD) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 3:45 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 4:30 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK [New Students - Go to LBJ Ballroom between 4:45-5:15 PM to sign up for Bobcat Preview, get class T-shirt, etc.] 6:30 9:30 PM Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Rehearsal (Field) Small Sectionals Rooms:
BOBCAT MARCHING BAND 2018 PRESEASON CAMP SCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018 8:30 5:30 PM NO REHEARSAL [New university students go to Bobcat Preview as assigned 8:00 AM 4:45 PM] 12:00 5:00 PM UNIFORM CHECK-OUT [2nd 3rd year members only] (Colorado Building) 6:30 9:30 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Load Truck (MB to Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 8:30 10:45 AM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) 11:30 6:30 PM NO REHEARSAL [All new students attend Bobcat Preview from 11:45 3:15 PM] 6:30 9:30 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 8:30 11:30 AM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) 11:30 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30 2:15 PM Large Sectionals (MB RH) Large Sectionals (MB 224) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (Field) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 2:20 3:30 PM Small Sectionals (TBD) Small Sectionals (TBD) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Field) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 3:45 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Field) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 4:30 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK 6:30 9:30 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 8:30 11:30 AM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) 11:30 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30 2:15 PM Large Sectionals (Evans) Large Sectionals (MB 224) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (Field) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 2:20 3:30 PM Small Sectionals (TBD) Small Sectionals (TBD) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Field) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 3:45 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Field) Choreography (Jowers Gym) 4:30 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK 6:30 8:30 PM Performance at Bobcat Preview Spirit Rally! (Stadium) SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 9:30 11:30 AM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) 11:30 2:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 2:45 5:00 PM Convocation Rehearsal & Performance [Wear White BMB T-Shirt NEW STUDENTS BRING YOUR STUDENT ID] (Strahan Coliseum) 5:00 7:00 PM END OF CAMP BBQ!!! (Music Building) SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 12:00 5:00 PM UNIFORM CHECK-OUT [1st year members] (Colorado Building) MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018 CLASSES BEGIN! Bobcat Marching Band rehearses every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4:00 6:30 PM at Practice Field Small Sectionals Rooms:
August 24, 2018 Friday Bobcat Preview Pep Rally 7:00 PM Bobcat Stadium; San Marcos, TX August 25, 2018 Saturday New Student Convocation 3:30 PM Strahan Coliseum; San Marcos, TX September 8, 2018 Saturday Home Football vs. Texas Southern TBA Bobcat Stadium; San Marcos, TX September 22, 2018 Saturday Away Football vs. UTSA TBA Alamodome; San Antonio TX September 29, 2018 Saturday Performance Bands of America Regional TBA Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex; Austin, TX October 1, 2018 Monday Performance Round Rock ISD Festival of Bands Evening Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex; Austin, TX October 6, 2018 Saturday Home Football vs. Louisiana Lafayette TBA Bobcat Stadium; San Marcos, TX October 11, 2018 Thursday Home Football vs. Georgia Southern TBA Bobcat Stadium; San Marcos, TX October 22, 2018 Monday Homecoming Pep Rally TBA Location TBA; San Marcos, TX October 27, 2018 Saturday Home Football vs. New Mexico State (Homecoming) TBA Bobcat Stadium; San Marcos, TX November 10, 2018 Saturday Home Football vs. Appalachian State (Alumni Band) TBA Bobcat Stadium; San Marcos, TX November 12, 2018 Monday Veterans Day Ceremony (section leaders & select members) 10:30 AM The Quad; San Marcos, TX November 24, 2018 Saturday Home Football vs. Arkansas State (Senior Day) TBA Bobcat Stadium; San Marcos, TX Post Season Performances: Members of the Bobcat Marching Band should bear in mind the strong possibility of a Bowl Game appearance each year and make plans to be available if we receive an invitation during the Holiday season. Attendance is required! Fall Basketball Games: Each wind player of the BMB will perform at 1 or 2 of the fall semester home basketball games. These typically take place between early November and Finals Week of the Fall semester. More information will be distributed during the season as it becomes available. Texas State University Bobcat Marching Band Event Calendar 2018-2019 Date Day Event Start Time Event Location Date TBD TBD Possible Bowl Game (mid December / early January) TBA TBA
BMB PRESEASON CAMP EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Please make sure you have what you need PRIOR to arriving to campus for preseason camp. ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH THE BAND DEPARTMENT OR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ITEM Official band T-shirt - ORDER ONLINE PRIOR TO AUGUST 1 st! Official band shorts - ORDER ONLINE PRIOR TO AUGUST 1 st! Official black gloves (woodwind & brass only) - ORDER ONLINE PRIOR TO AUGUST 1 st! Black Cesario MTX marching shoes - ORDER ONLINE PRIOR TO AUGUST 1 st! Garment bag (ordered through TBS or provide your own) Flip folder with 10 windows (ordered online OR provide your own - additional windows available at check-in, cash only) ITEM ITEMS THAT YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF BEFORE YOU ARRVIE TO PRESEASON CAMP Marching Instrument (percussion, piccolos, mellophones, baritones, sousaphones, and some tenor saxes provided by the university - you will check these out on the first day of preseason camp.) Mouthpiece (Everyone must provide their own mouthpiece - we have large bore & small bore marching baritones. Mellophones are recommended to use mellophone mouthpieces, NOT French horn mouthpieces with adapters.) Lyre for your instrument Instrument-specific needs (reeds, valve oil) Three-ring binder for music (percussion only) Rubber bands Ear plugs Lightweight athletic clothing for practices Sunscreen Sunglasses Ballcap/hat Sneakers/tennis shoes (NO FLIP-FLOPS!) ½ gallon water jug OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS
SECTION LEADER & BAND CONTACT INFO Do you have questions about camp? What to bring? Your section leaders are here to help! We suggest contacting them before you get to campus - you can also find most of them on Facebook! Drum Major Christopher Martinez Bethany Smith Kate Thane Piccolo Lavender Hayman Marisa Rivas Gino Vazquez Clarinet Amy Gravell Kristen Hutchins Austin Vogelman Saxophone Daniel Blanchard Rachel Brown Nicole Richardson Mellophone Alec Miranda Kevin Ryan Trumpet Donovan Allen Scott MacDonald Hunter Reinhardt Mitchell Vehlewald cam433@txstate.edu bas239@txstate.edu k_t142@txstate.edu llh108@txstate.edu mjr179@txstate.edu g_v78@txstate.edu akg103@txstate.edu keh152@txstate.edu amv128@txstate.edu drb155@txstate.edu reb130@txstate.edu nar74@txstate.edu a_m1010@txstate.edu kjr105@txstate.edu d_a240@txstate.edu stm59@txstate.edu hcr28@txstate.edu m_v297@txstate.edu Trombone Matthew Acosta Spencer Katz Baritone Jose Gonzalez Jacob D. Hernandez Sousaphone Austin Leonard John Maxfield mja90@txstate.edu sgk24@txstate.edu jag635@txstate.edu jdh300@txstate.edu arl135@txstate.edu jam613@txstate.edu Percussion Tristan Castilleja (SD) tjc111@txstate.edu Matthew Zintgraff (Tenors) mcz10@txstate.edu Quentin Williams (BD) qcw2@txstate.edu Collin Vaughn (Cym) ctv13@txstate.edu Front Ensemble Will Acosta Color Guard Gunter Bax Brandi Birech Tra Boggas Mariah Thomas wsa11@txstate.edu gunbax98@txstate.edu bjb173@txstate.edu tmb153@txstate.edu mlt109@txstate.edu Official Website: www.txstate.edu/bands Mailing Address: Texas State University Bands 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 Christine Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant Office phone: 512-245-3377 Email: cg09@txstate.edu CONTACTING THE TEXAS STATE BANDS Facebook: search for Texas State University Bands Twitter: @txstbmb
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