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LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOLLIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
INFORMATIONAL MEETING2009
INFORMATIONAL MEETING2009
BAND PRIMARY MISSIONBAND PRIMARY MISSIONTo create an environment that enables each student to realize the full potential of his/her musical abilities and to create performance opportunities that enhance the educational process, that focus on musical excellence and the national standards for music education while at the same time developing each student’s character through hard work, pride, and discipline and allowing them to learn how to achieve challenging group goals through cooperative efforts, practice, and concern for their fellow band members.
ADDITIONALLY……
To create an environment that enables each student to realize the full potential of his/her musical abilities and to create performance opportunities that enhance the educational process, that focus on musical excellence and the national standards for music education while at the same time developing each student’s character through hard work, pride, and discipline and allowing them to learn how to achieve challenging group goals through cooperative efforts, practice, and concern for their fellow band members.
ADDITIONALLY……
…students will gain…students will gain
A sense of belongingTime management skillsTeamworkDedicationSelf-disciplineCooperationResponsibilityLeadership
A sense of belongingTime management skillsTeamworkDedicationSelf-disciplineCooperationResponsibilityLeadership
COURSESCOURSES CONCERT PROGRAM
Wind EnsembleSymphonic BandConcert BandInstrumental Ensembles
JAZZ PROGRAMJazz Ensemble IJazz Ensemble IIJazz Combo
SMALL ENSEMBLES/CHAMBER MUSICclarinet choir, flute choir, woodwind
quintet, percussion ensembles, duets, trios, quartets
MARCHING BANDBand is a FULL year class. Students must be in
Band both semesters.
CONCERT PROGRAMWind EnsembleSymphonic BandConcert BandInstrumental Ensembles
JAZZ PROGRAMJazz Ensemble IJazz Ensemble IIJazz Combo
SMALL ENSEMBLES/CHAMBER MUSICclarinet choir, flute choir, woodwind
quintet, percussion ensembles, duets, trios, quartets
MARCHING BANDBand is a FULL year class. Students must be in
Band both semesters.
2008-2009 WHAT A YEAR!2008-2009 WHAT A YEAR!
Wind Ensemble qualifies for state and receives Superior rating
Jazz Bands Superior ratings all yearMany participants in Solo and Ensemble and first ever Showcase Night
Future Lancers Concert HUGE success-Look at our numbers next year!
Marching Band qualified all the way through to SEMI-FINALS!
Wind Ensemble qualifies for state and receives Superior rating
Jazz Bands Superior ratings all yearMany participants in Solo and Ensemble and first ever Showcase Night
Future Lancers Concert HUGE success-Look at our numbers next year!
Marching Band qualified all the way through to SEMI-FINALS!
THANK YOUS!THANK YOUS!
Mr. Weston $10,500 for additional marching band
uniforms $16,000 for marching band
instruments Entire administrative team for
their support of our program Current Band Booster Board All PARENTS who helped support
us in ANY way
Mr. Weston $10,500 for additional marching band
uniforms $16,000 for marching band
instruments Entire administrative team for
their support of our program Current Band Booster Board All PARENTS who helped support
us in ANY way
THANK YOUS! Cont.THANK YOUS! Cont.
Mr. Prewett-AMAZING job student teaching
Mr. Singmaster
Mr. Prewett-AMAZING job student teaching
Mr. Singmaster
2009-20102009-2010
Moran Woodwind Quintet-Artists in Residence Nov. 2 and Concert
Other guest artists-concert /jazzConcert and Marching Qualify for State
Work toward purchase of new instruments; music storage unit; lockers; acoustic tiles
AND…..
Moran Woodwind Quintet-Artists in Residence Nov. 2 and Concert
Other guest artists-concert /jazzConcert and Marching Qualify for State
Work toward purchase of new instruments; music storage unit; lockers; acoustic tiles
AND…..
SPRING BREAK TRIP 2010SPRING BREAK TRIP 2010
Gateway ArchAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Field MuseumJohn Hancock Observatory
Art Institute of Chicago
Gateway ArchAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Field MuseumJohn Hancock Observatory
Art Institute of Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Symphony Blue Man Group Jazz Club Liberty Performance Possible band clinics
Shedd Aquarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Symphony Blue Man Group Jazz Club Liberty Performance Possible band clinics
TRIP COSTTRIP COST
$850 per personMay 28 $50 deposit dueThis is very important. These deposits determine if the trip will happen or not. (reminder: Marching Band deposit is due May 29-sorry!)
Money in “Trip” account that students raised is still available to apply towards this trip HOWEVER it can not be used for the deposit
$850 per personMay 28 $50 deposit dueThis is very important. These deposits determine if the trip will happen or not. (reminder: Marching Band deposit is due May 29-sorry!)
Money in “Trip” account that students raised is still available to apply towards this trip HOWEVER it can not be used for the deposit
TRIP PAYMENTSTRIP PAYMENTS Here is the payment schedule:
5/28 Deposit $505/28 Refund Guarentee (optional) $758/12 1st Payment $10010/12 2nd Payment $10012/12 3rd Payment $1502/12 Final Payment $350
Once your account is set up through the travel company you can make payments with cash, check, or credit card.
We ask that you stay with or ahead of the payment schedule established. This means you can pay ahead of time if you like.
Here is the payment schedule:5/28 Deposit $505/28 Refund Guarentee (optional) $758/12 1st Payment $10010/12 2nd Payment $10012/12 3rd Payment $1502/12 Final Payment $350
Once your account is set up through the travel company you can make payments with cash, check, or credit card.
We ask that you stay with or ahead of the payment schedule established. This means you can pay ahead of time if you like.
COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION
BAND BOOSTER WEBSITE
BAND WEBSITE
BAND BOOSTER WEBSITE
BAND WEBSITE
EMAILEMAIL
All schedules Time changes Cancellations (weather)
Auditions times Itineraries Directions Fundraising Performances
All schedules Time changes Cancellations (weather)
Auditions times Itineraries Directions Fundraising Performances
It is very easy to make sure you are on the list
Sign-up tonight!
All parents should be on the list
No more paper itineraries, etc…
It is very easy to make sure you are on the list
Sign-up tonight!
All parents should be on the list
No more paper itineraries, etc…
PARENTS…GET INVOLVED!PARENTS…GET INVOLVED!
We want you to be involvedThe band needs everyone to participate
Spend time with your kidsBe apart of something specialYour kids want you to be thereThey will never admit it
We want you to be involvedThe band needs everyone to participate
Spend time with your kidsBe apart of something specialYour kids want you to be thereThey will never admit it
BUDGETSBUDGETS
Being slashed everywhere-schools no exception
School budget should go up slightlyTrying to get a transportation budget
Good news-Band Program is explodingBad news-keeping up financially is very difficult
Being slashed everywhere-schools no exception
School budget should go up slightlyTrying to get a transportation budget
Good news-Band Program is explodingBad news-keeping up financially is very difficult
NEEDSNEEDS
LOTS Instruments-bassoons, tubas, euphoniums, piccolos
LOCKERSMusic storage systemConductors podium and standNew bandroom/auditorium-but we won’t get into that now
LOTS Instruments-bassoons, tubas, euphoniums, piccolos
LOCKERSMusic storage systemConductors podium and standNew bandroom/auditorium-but we won’t get into that now
SMALLER NEEDSSMALLER NEEDS
Boxes of TissuesRolls of Paper Towels
Batteries-9 volt, AA, AAAElectric Pencil Sharpener
Envelopes-Legal & Letter SizePens and Pencils
Paper ClipsFile Folders-letter size
Ink Cartridges-HP 56
Boxes of TissuesRolls of Paper Towels
Batteries-9 volt, AA, AAAElectric Pencil Sharpener
Envelopes-Legal & Letter SizePens and Pencils
Paper ClipsFile Folders-letter size
Ink Cartridges-HP 56
FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISING
Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)
Scrapbooking EventsAir Force ConcesssionsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)
AND… Scrip
Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)
Scrapbooking EventsAir Force ConcesssionsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)
AND… Scrip
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
QUESTIONS?
MARCHING BAND 2009 STILL TO COME!
QUESTIONS?
MARCHING BAND 2009 STILL TO COME!
MARCHING BAND2009
MARCHING BAND2009
2009 MARCHING BAND STAFF2009 MARCHING BAND STAFF
Genice Matzke-Director
David Hurd-Visual Design/Marching
Leslie Williams-Color Guard
Genice Matzke-Director
David Hurd-Visual Design/Marching
Leslie Williams-Color Guard
MARCHING BAND STUDENT LEADERSMARCHING BAND STUDENT LEADERS
DRUM MAJORSRyan McManusClint Popineau
DRUM MAJORSRyan McManusClint Popineau
SECTION LEADERSSECTION LEADERSFLUTES
Julia AtwoodNicole Stoltzfus
CLARINETSJordan CamachoStephanie Hines
ALTO SAXESTanner Locke
TENOR SAXESChase Leftwich
TRUMPETSSean CastellanoKyle Baker
FLUTESJulia AtwoodNicole Stoltzfus
CLARINETSJordan CamachoStephanie Hines
ALTO SAXESTanner Locke
TENOR SAXESChase Leftwich
TRUMPETSSean CastellanoKyle Baker
MELLOPHONESKaren Rooks
TROMBONESMatt Ashton
BARITONESJustin Nelson
TUBASJeremiah McReynolds
DRUMLINEBATTERY Zach TaggartPIT Abi Thomas
COLOR GUARDSami Lietz
MELLOPHONESKaren Rooks
TROMBONESMatt Ashton
BARITONESJustin Nelson
TUBASJeremiah McReynolds
DRUMLINEBATTERY Zach TaggartPIT Abi Thomas
COLOR GUARDSami Lietz
MINI CAMPMINI CAMP
May 28-Thursday9am-4pm
*Practice Music*Marching Fundamentals
*Get to know your section
*Have some FUN!
May 28-Thursday9am-4pm
*Practice Music*Marching Fundamentals
*Get to know your section
*Have some FUN!
May 29-Friday10am-4pm
*Similar to Thursday*Make a FIRM commitment
*Info Packets Due*4-6pm
POOL PARTY!!!*6pm-???FAMILY BBQ & FUN
May 29-Friday10am-4pm
*Similar to Thursday*Make a FIRM commitment
*Info Packets Due*4-6pm
POOL PARTY!!!*6pm-???FAMILY BBQ & FUN
SUMMERSUMMER1. Be a Kid2. Have Fun3. Mind your Parents4. Stay our of Trouble (refer to #3)5. Have a Slurpie6. Go on Vacation7. Pick up a New Hobby8. Spend Some TIME with your INSTRUMENT
(regularly)9. Hang Out with your Section10. A few Sectionals will be Scheduled11. Start to memorize your music12. CALL your Section Leader if you are having
trouble on a specific part or if you have any questions
13. Refer to #3 (seriously)
1. Be a Kid2. Have Fun3. Mind your Parents4. Stay our of Trouble (refer to #3)5. Have a Slurpie6. Go on Vacation7. Pick up a New Hobby8. Spend Some TIME with your INSTRUMENT
(regularly)9. Hang Out with your Section10. A few Sectionals will be Scheduled11. Start to memorize your music12. CALL your Section Leader if you are having
trouble on a specific part or if you have any questions
13. Refer to #3 (seriously)
MARCHING BAND CAMPJULY 27-31 (times
vary)
MARCHING BAND CAMPJULY 27-31 (times
vary)Start Learning the ShowMore Marching BasicsStarting to Play the Music Really WellMemorize Music and some of showHave fun with new and old friendsMom and Dad watch run through on Friday Evening
They can’t believe how good we are getting!
Start Learning the ShowMore Marching BasicsStarting to Play the Music Really WellMemorize Music and some of showHave fun with new and old friendsMom and Dad watch run through on Friday Evening
They can’t believe how good we are getting!
AUGUST MINI CAMPAugust 10 & August 11
AUGUST MINI CAMPAugust 10 & August 11
4-8:30pmWe will learn A LOT of drill these two days
We will run sectionals both days
Monday-August 17-First day of SCHOOL
*We will have our first Monday Night Rehearsal
4-8:30pmWe will learn A LOT of drill these two days
We will run sectionals both days
Monday-August 17-First day of SCHOOL
*We will have our first Monday Night Rehearsal
Once School BeginsOnce School Begins
Daily PRACTICE on your instrument
Daily practice during 3rd hour
Some practices will go into lunch-bring a sack lunch on these days
Daily PRACTICE on your instrument
Daily practice during 3rd hour
Some practices will go into lunch-bring a sack lunch on these days
Mondays are our big day
Having sectionals from 2:30-4:30 is a great idea
Hint: Order Pizza for dinner
Rehearse from 6-8:30pm
Mondays are our big day
Having sectionals from 2:30-4:30 is a great idea
Hint: Order Pizza for dinner
Rehearse from 6-8:30pm
SATURDAYSSATURDAYS
We have two Saturday rehearsals:
August 29 March-a-thon8:30am-5pm
Sept. 12 Rehearsal9am-1pm
We have two Saturday rehearsals:
August 29 March-a-thon8:30am-5pm
Sept. 12 Rehearsal9am-1pm
PERFORMANCESPERFORMANCES
All home football gamesPomona Invitational-Oct 3Arapahoe Invitational-Oct 10Regionals-Oct 14Quarter Finals-Oct 23Semi Finals and Finals-Oct 24
(we could possibly go to Douglas County Invitational-Oct 17)
All home football gamesPomona Invitational-Oct 3Arapahoe Invitational-Oct 10Regionals-Oct 14Quarter Finals-Oct 23Semi Finals and Finals-Oct 24
(we could possibly go to Douglas County Invitational-Oct 17)
POLICIES/PROCEDURESPOLICIES/PROCEDURES
Firm commitment at the end of mini camp
Strong commitment to attend rehearsals
Band camp is mandatory All performances are mandatory Group success is dependent upon all individuals
Students may be pulled from the show if they miss rehearsals and/or are not prepared
Firm commitment at the end of mini camp
Strong commitment to attend rehearsals
Band camp is mandatory All performances are mandatory Group success is dependent upon all individuals
Students may be pulled from the show if they miss rehearsals and/or are not prepared
POLICIES/PROCEDURES CONTINUED
POLICIES/PROCEDURES CONTINUED
We expect students to display excellent character at all times
Especially when we travelThis is just a quick overviewThe entire handbook is available the first day of school
We expect students to display excellent character at all times
Especially when we travelThis is just a quick overviewThe entire handbook is available the first day of school
WHAT WILL MY CHILD GAIN? WHAT WILL MY CHILD GAIN?
An exciting worthwhile experienceTremendous personal growthHard workDelayed gratificationA powerful sense of accomplishment
Pride
An exciting worthwhile experienceTremendous personal growthHard workDelayed gratificationA powerful sense of accomplishment
Pride
FINANCIAL COMITTMENTFINANCIAL COMITTMENT
*$200 Participation Fee$50 non-refundable deposit
due by May 29 (last day of mini camp)
*Remaining $150 due by July 31-last day of Band Camp
*$35 Student Enrichment Fee-due at registration (Aug 10 & 11)
*$200 Participation Fee$50 non-refundable deposit
due by May 29 (last day of mini camp)
*Remaining $150 due by July 31-last day of Band Camp
*$35 Student Enrichment Fee-due at registration (Aug 10 & 11)
FINANCIAL COMMITMENTFINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Equipment/suppliesMarching shoes (approx. $40)
Gloves (2 pair $4 each)Reeds, sticks, accessoriesSun screen, water bottleAthletic shoes
Equipment/suppliesMarching shoes (approx. $40)
Gloves (2 pair $4 each)Reeds, sticks, accessoriesSun screen, water bottleAthletic shoes
WHAT ARE WE PAYING FOR?WHAT ARE WE PAYING FOR?
*Drill for the show $5,000*Show music $2400*Buses and equipment trucks to festivals $3,500*Instructors (color guard, percussion, clinicians) $6000
*Equipment repairs, misc. expenses $2,000*Show T-shirts $1,200*Uniforms - repairs, cleaning, supplies, etc.-$1500
*Color guard / percussion supplies $5,000*Miscellaneous repairs, supplies, etc… $2,000
And we need instruments and other equipment which will run into the thousands of dollars
*Drill for the show $5,000*Show music $2400*Buses and equipment trucks to festivals $3,500*Instructors (color guard, percussion, clinicians) $6000
*Equipment repairs, misc. expenses $2,000*Show T-shirts $1,200*Uniforms - repairs, cleaning, supplies, etc.-$1500
*Color guard / percussion supplies $5,000*Miscellaneous repairs, supplies, etc… $2,000
And we need instruments and other equipment which will run into the thousands of dollars
HOW DO I DO THAT?HOW DO I DO THAT?
We do not want expense to be a part of your decision to not be in band
Our band is committed to making sure everyone can participate
We never want to raise our fee over $250
In order for that to happen we need your help fundraising
We do not want expense to be a part of your decision to not be in band
Our band is committed to making sure everyone can participate
We never want to raise our fee over $250
In order for that to happen we need your help fundraising
FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISING
Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)
Scrapbooking EventsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)
AND… Scrip
Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)
Scrapbooking EventsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)
AND… Scrip
