July 1, Refer to your specific handouts regarding camps and summer rehearsal schedule.

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1 Students and Parents, July 1, 2018 First, welcome to the freshman class! We are excited you have chosen to be a member of the Klein Collins Tiger Band. You are now a part of one of the most visible and successful organizations at KCHS, and we look forward to having you share your talents with us. Second, welcome back to upper classmen. Third, welcome to all band parents. We are going to have a great year! Membership in Marching Band Every band and color guard student is a member of the Tiger Marching Band Attendance at every varsity football game is required. Every varsity football game is a performance from the pre-game playing of the school song to the post-game playing of the school song. The marching show at half time is only a part of the total performance. We play in the stands the entire game. Football and volleyball team members perform at every varsity football game in the stands, but do not march. Please read the KC Band Attendance Policy. Color Guard and Percussion Refer to your specific handouts regarding camps and summer rehearsal schedule. Leadership Team Work days / Training Tue-Wed July 24-25, am - 4 pm. Website: AND Please visit our website, kleincollinsband.org no log in required! On the Registration Day tab you will find the REQUIRED medical forms and signature pages to fill out, print, and bring with you to Registration Day (August 4, 2018). For the Charms website, login instructions are provided later in the packet. Please read them carefully and follow the instructions as listed.

2 Registration Day for Parents and Students Saturday, August 4 for about 30 minutes at your scheduled time At least one parent or guardian AND the student. Bring medical information (including insurance) so forms can be filled out for the fall semester. Try on and order required marching shoes All Students (BLACK Viper, $42.00) Try on and order required white gloves-wind Players ($7) Order uniform bag (zippered, hanging style clothing bag for uniform is required; the KC Tiger Band bags are optional. Optional personalized uniform bag $35; duffle style bag $41.00) Purchase required supplies from H & H Music (you can do this over the summer, if you prefer) Pick up calendars for the fall. Hard copy of the KC Band Handbook will be available (handbook is online). Purchase spirit items, if you would like to do so. Find out about KCBA. Get correct information in person! Schedule: Seniors & Parents, 9:00 am Juniors & Parents, 10:00 am Sophomores & Parents 11:00 am Freshman A - K & Parents, 1 pm Freshman L - Z & Parents, 2 pm. We will expect everyone to attend every performance and practice that is scheduled, unless you are ill or there has been a death in the family. However, before school begins, we know that some families will have vacations scheduled. If you are going to be out of town for any of the practices before the first day of school, please leave a message at either or an at crugila1@kleinisd.net as soon as possible, so we know why you are not there. For those who have jobs, make sure that you do not schedule to work during the summer band hours, or once school begins, don t schedule to work when a rehearsal or performance (game) is set. Have a great summer and we will see you on July 30th! Mr. Rugila Mr. Winn Ms. LaMarca crugila1@kleinisd.net kwinn1@kleinisd.net Mrs. Main lmain1@kleinisd.net Mr. Smith csmith10@kleinisd.net

3 KC Summer Band Schedule Summer Band Rehearsals ALL STUDENTS Week 1 Mon-Fri, July 30- August 3: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM There will be a lunch break. *Uniform Fitting will be included in the agenda for these days Fri., August 3: 1 pm BAND PICTURES IN UNIFORM everyone, including athletes, should be at KC for the pictures. - Band Registration Day Saturday, August 4. Every student with at least one parent/guardian. Srs 9 am; Jrs 10 am; Sophs 11 am; Fresh A-K 1 pm; Fresh L-Z 2 pm. - Summer Band Rehearsals ALL STUDENTS Week 2 Mon-Wed, August 6-8: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM There will be a lunch break Thurs-Fri, August :30 AM 11:00 AM & 4:30 PM-8:30 PM - Summer Band Rehearsals ALL STUDENTS Week 3 Mon-Thurs, August :30 PM 8:30 PM Friday, August 17, 7:00 PM Summer Showcase & Picnic (football/volleyball players are expected to perform) Football and Volleyball players should attend indoor music rehearsals at noon when it does not conflict with KCHS football or volleyball team activities. Be sure to wear: - Light clothing which will allow for free movement of your arms and legs (NO BLUE JEANS). - Running or Cross training style shoes something with arch and ankle support. - socks and hats are REQUIRED. - sunscreen and insect repellent are strongly recommended. - sunglasses are strongly recommended. - Skater shoes, canvas shoes (Converse, Toms, etc.) flip flops and sandals may not be worn. Be sure to bring: - Personal cooler with at least ½ gallon of water not soft drinks. Ice will be available every rehearsal. - Snacks for breaks. - Sack lunch. - A BLACK towel to place your instrument on. Flutes, Clarinets, Alto Saxes, & Trumpets can use a hand towel size. Bass Clarinets, Tenor and Bari Saxes, Trombones, Baritones, and Tubas should use a bath towel size. Please write your name on the tag of the towel.

4 Marching Band Performance Schedule: Klein Collins Band Performance Schedule Starting times are listed; call time for students will be earlier. Friday, Aug. 17 7:30 pm Summer Showcase, KC JV Stadium Thursday, Aug 30 7:00 pm Varsity game vs Alief Taylor, (Crump Stadium) Saturday, Sept. 8 6:00 pm Varsity game vs Clear Springs, (Challenger Columbia Stadium) Saturday, Sept. 15 7:00 pm Varsity game vs Klein Forest, Home (Klein Memorial Stadium) Friday, Sept. 21 7:00 pm Varsity game vs Oak Ridge, (Buddy Moorhead Stadium) Thursday, Sept. 27 7:00 pm Varsity game vs College Park (Klein Memorial Stadium) Friday, Oct. 5 7:00 pm Varsity game vs Klein Oak, Visitor (Klein Memorial Stadium) Saturday, Oct. 6 all day Galena Park Contest (Galena Park ISD Stadium) Friday, Oct. 12 7:00 pm Varsity game vs Klein Cain, HOMECOMING (Klein Memorial Stadium) Friday, Oct 19 7:00 pm Varsity game vs Klein, Visitor (Klein Memorial Stadium) Saturday, Oct. 20 all day Lone Star Preview Marching Contest (Woodforest Band Stadium) Tuesday, Oct. 23 TBA UIL Region Marching Contest (Woodforest Bank Stadium) Thursday, Oct. 25 7:00 pm Varsity game vs Conroe, (Klein Memorial Stadium) Saturday, Oct. 27 all day UIL Area Marching Contest (Galena Park ISD Stadium) Friday, Nov. 2 7:00 pm Varsity game vs The Woodlands (Woodforest Bank Stadium) Friday, Nov. 9 N/A NO GAME. FOOTBALL BYE WEEK Playoff games as they arise. Expect our varsity football team to advance into playoff games. The band will attend all playoff games. Games will be scheduled from week to week (we won t know when and where in advance.) We will work with students /families regarding conflicts. Concert Groups Performance Schedule (Winterguard will get a schedule later) Thursday, Nov. 15 7:00 pm Jazz Band Concert, KC Auditorium (only Jazz Ensemble required to attend.) Thursday, Dec. 13 7:00 pm Band Holiday Concert, KC Auditorium Friday, Dec. 14 7:00 pm Music Department Masterworks Concert, KC Auditorium (Only Wind Ens. required to attend) Tuesday, Feb. 5 7:00 pm Band Chamber Ensemble Concert, KC Music Rooms Saturday, Feb. 9 All Day KISD Solo/Ensemble Contest, Klein Collins (required for Wind Ens., Symphonic and Concert Bands) Thursday, March 7 7:00 pm Jazz Band Concert, KC Auditorium (only Jazz Ensemble required to attend.) Thursday, April 2 4:00pm Band Pre-UIL Concert, KC Auditorium Mon/Tues, April TBA UIL Contest, Concert & Symphonic Bands, Klein Oak HS Wed/Thur April TBA UIL Contest, Wind Ensemble, Klein HS Thursday, May 2 TBA Full Orchestra UIL Contest, Klein HS Tuesday, May 14 7:00 pm Band Spring Concert, KC Auditorium Saturday, June 1 11:15 am Klein Collins Graduation, NRG Stadium All Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band 9 th, 10 th and 11 th grade members are required to perform at Graduation. Leave KC 11:15 am / return to KC by 5:30 pm. Additional Dates (required only if you choose to enter) Saturday, Sep. 29 All Day Region Jazz Band Tryouts, Willis HS Monday, Nov. 12 4:00 pm Region Orchestra Wind & Percussion Tryouts, Klein Collins HS Fri Nov 30 & Sat Dec. 1 Region Band Tryouts, Oak Ridge HS (will not conflict with SAT) Monday, Dec. 3 4:00 pm Region Band Phase 2 Tryouts, College Park HS Fri & Sat, Dec 7-8 Region Band Clinic and Concert Saturday, Dec. 15 Freshman Region Band Tryouts, The Woodlands HS Friday, Feb. 22 TBA UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, Klein HS Saturday, May 25 TBA UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest, UT Austin & Connally High School The dates below are the dates you SHOULD take the test. DO NOT register for other dates as they conflict with the performance calendar for band. SAT Testing Dates Aug 25, November 3, December 1, March 9, May 4 ACT Testing Dates September 8, April 13, June 8

5 KC Band Attendance Policy Attendance is required at all rehearsals, sectionals and performances. Examples of excused absence and tardiness include: 1. Personal Illness. Turn in a Dr. s note upon return to school. 2. Medical emergency or personal injury. Turn in a Dr. s note upon return to school. 3. Death in the family. Contact a band director as soon as convenient via or phone. 4. Religious holiday / Special church events. 5. Special circumstances, with sufficient notice, such as a family wedding, or similar once in lifetime event. Contact Mr. Rugila via crugila1@kleinisd.net or phone at least 3 weeks prior to the event. Examples of unexcused absence and tardiness include, but are not limited to: 1. Work 6. Non-KCHS or non-kisd organization events (fall ball, select leagues, cheer team, etc.) 2. Transportation not arranged. 7. Family trip. 3. Oversleeping. 8. Tickets already purchased for any event or trip, even if expensive and/or a surprise gift. 4. A lot of homework. 9. Anything deemed unexcused by the assistant principals. 5. Group projects. Attendance is included as a major component of every KC band tryout. Absences / tardiness will affect band placement and positions of leadership. Please check the dates regularly and make early contact regarding potential issues. Performances Performances for every band member include: 1. Varsity Football Games. 4. Recitals at Klein Collins 2. Marching Contests 5. UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest 3. Band Concerts at Klein Collins 6. Scheduled band Contests/Festivals/Concerts/ Solo & Ensemble Contests at scheduled location 7. Klein Collins Graduation Contact the band directors for any absence from a required performance, in advance. Requests for excused absences from performances must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. In an emergency situation, contact the band directors as soon as it is convenient for your family. Contacts for Mr. Rugila are , school; , cell; or crugila1@kleinisd.net. An unexcused absence from a performance will have consequences. Students cannot letter in band, hold or run for an office, be or tryout for drum major, captain, squad leader, or be a member of a crew, if they have an unexcused absence. In some cases, an unexcused absence could result in the student being removed from band or color guard. Marching Rehearsals Everyone must attend marching practice every day. Some students will begin as understudies but will move into principal positions or vice-versa. Every student will be scheduled to perform at more than one football game half-time. Schedule doctors appointments, etc., at times that do not conflict with band rehearsals. Attend the morning (before school) tutorials, test corrections and make up tests. Every department has at least one morning tutorial each week several have two mornings from which to choose. Make appropriate arrangements for piano or voice lessons not at Klein Collins, etc. in advance so that you do not miss a band rehearsal. Lessons for your instrument or voice taught at Klein Collins will work as long as you are only inside during your lesson time. Take advantage of the days no marching rehearsal is scheduled schedule appointments on the days off when possible. Please check with the band directors about the best time to schedule drivers education. Sectionals, Full Band Rehearsals There are no excused absences from these except for illness. The student with the conflict must reschedule the sectional or rehearsal for a time when everyone can be there. This is usually difficult to do; it is usually easier for the one student to reschedule his/her conflicting event than to reschedule everyone else. IT IS THE STUDENT S RESPONSIBILITY to do the rescheduling, not the band director s. Wind Ensemble has a weekly full rehearsal in addition to sectionals. Other bands will occasionally schedule full band rehearsals in addition to sectionals. Please watch the monthly calendars for full band rehearsals and plan accordingly. Region Auditions, Solos & Ensemble Wind Ensemble members are expected to audition for Region Band. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band members are expected to perform solos at a competition. Every band member will perform in chamber ensembles and all eligible ensembles are expected to participate in solo and ensemble contests. Any student who chooses to enter must follow through with participating in the contest. I have read and understand the Attendance Policy and Performance Schedule. I will do my best to uphold the policies and principles of the Klein Collins Band. Parent Name (Printed) Student Name (Printed) Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date

6 Klein Collins Band Required Supplies You must own these items every year - you can purchase them on your own, at Registration Day or you may purchase them through us when school begins Everyone Flip Folder Extra Pages for flip folder (must have at least 10 pages) Lyre that fits your instrument (EXCEPT flute, oboe, bassoon, tuba, percussion) Pencil Clothing (uniform) hanging bag with a zipper, your name or initials on it. Can Walmart, Target, etc. Hard shell instrument case with working latches (or tie down straps) with your name on it. Black towel for your instrument during marching rehearsals (indoors and outdoors). Flutes Tuning/Cleaning Rod Pad Saver swab or cleaning cloth Oboes Reed case Three reeds that play well Drop swab and/or cleaning feather Bassoons Reed case Three reeds that play well Cleaning swabs Clarinets Reed guard or case that will hold 4 reeds Four reeds that play well All screws for your ligature Mouthpiece cap Drop swab or pad saver Bass Clarinets Reed guard or case that will hold 4 reeds Four reeds that play well All screws for your ligature Mouthpiece cap Drop swab or pad saver Saxophones Reed guard or case that will hold 4 reeds Four reeds that play well All screws for your ligature Mouthpiece cap Drop swab or pad saver Horns Rotary oil Tuning slide grease **Non-transposing Dennis Wick straight mute approximately $60 Trumpets Valve oil Tuning slide grease Working third valve slide **Dennis Wick straight mute approximately $40 Trombones Water bottle Slide cream or Slide-O-Mix Tuning slide grease **Dennis Wick straight mute approximately $50 Euphoniums and Tubas Valve oil Tuning slide grease **Brass will need mutes by November. Percussion, see your list from Mrs. Main

7 KC Band Ensemble Descriptors Tiger Marching Band All woodwind, brass, percussion and color guard (with the exception of Fundamentals of Music class members) combine to form the Tiger Marching Band. The Klein ISD Course Descriptions publication lists participation in the marching band as a required element of every band course / class. Students earn PE credit through marching band. The actual number of minutes spent in marching must be at least as many as the number of minutes in a semester long PE class during the school day. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is mandatory. The Tiger Band performs at all varsity football games and at marching competitions. Students who are also members of other KC organizations, such as football and volleyball teams where required practice is at the same time as marching practice do need uniforms and will travel to varsity football games and marching contests. The performances of the marching band include all playing from pregame to postgame. The Tiger Marching Band is committed to the best in Musical Pageantry. Fundamentals of Music This course is designed for students who do not yet play their instrument well enough to march while playing. The course does not earn PE credit. The goal of the course is for students to develop the basic playing skills to a level where marching and playing is possible. Students are encouraged to participate in a solo & ensemble contest in the spring semester. The course is a one-year class. Varsity Band Membership is by audition. Varsity Band members should expect to participate in the Tiger Marching Band, attend all rehearsals scheduled for the band, perform on concerts and on the chamber ensemble recital. Students are expected to participate in ensembles at a solo & ensemble contest. Additional participation in region tryouts and solo competition is encouraged. The Varsity Band will participate in contests and festivals when possible, depending on instrumentation and eligibility of the members. Concert Band Membership is by audition. Concert Band members are expected to participate in the Tiger Marching Band; attend all scheduled rehearsals, chamber ensemble rehearsals, sectional rehearsals; attend all concerts, recitals, contests and festivals. The demand of the band literature and the individual responsibility for preparation is increased and will reflect the capability of the band as a whole. Concert Band members are expected to participate in ensembles at the KISD or UIL solo & ensemble contests and encouraged to participate with solos and Region / Freshmen band competitions. Because of the increase in individual responsibility, every student is encouraged to take private lessons to accelerate skill development. The Concert Band will participate in UIL Contests and Band Contests or Festivals in the spring. Symphonic Band Membership is by audition. Symphonic Band members are expected to participate in the Tiger Marching Band; attend all scheduled rehearsals, chamber ensemble rehearsals, sectional rehearsals; attend all concerts, recitals, contests and festivals. Students should have a strong commitment to band and a desire to improve as an individual musician. Symphonic Band members are expected to participate in solos and ensembles at the KISD solo & ensemble contest and must prepare the etudes for Region / Freshmen band competitions. Members are strongly encouraged to participate in the Region / Freshmen band competitions. Every student is encouraged to take private lessons where individual skills are refined and extensive help with solo and etude preparation is regular. The Symphonic Band will participate in UIL Contests and Band Contests or Festivals in the spring and the music prepared for these will be demanding high school literature. Wind Ensemble Membership is by audition. This is the varsity organization for band and members must schedule other activities around Wind Ensemble rehearsals and performances. Wind Ensemble members are expected to participate in the Tiger Marching Band; attend all scheduled rehearsals, chamber ensemble rehearsals, sectional rehearsals and a regular 2 hour afternoon or evening rehearsal weekly in the spring; attend all concerts, recitals, contests and festivals. Band should be a priority for Wind Ensemble members; desire to become an exceptional player is the norm. Wind Ensemble members are expected to audition for Region Band and to perform both solos and ensembles at the KISD Solo & Ensemble Contest. Members are strongly encouraged to participate in Region Jazz Band and / or Region Orchestra contests and in the UIL Region and State Solo & Ensemble Contests. Every student should take private lessons if at all possible. The Wind Ensemble will participate in UIL Contests and Band Contests or Festivals in the spring and the music prepared for these will be of the highest demand. The Wind Ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2007, at the Chicago Symphony Center in 2010, at Lincoln Center in New York in 2015, at Walt Disney World in 2017, and at The National Concert Festival in They will perform in other prestigious competitions in the future. When such a performance is scheduled, Wind Ensemble members and families must be willing to make the financial commitment that allows each student to travel to the competition. Additional Ensembles Membership in Jazz Band, which is a regular class during the school day, is by audition and restricted to students who are also enrolled in band, orchestra or choir. There must be room in the student s schedule for two band classes. Membership in the Symphony Orchestra is restricted to students who are also enrolled in band and orchestra classes. Rehearsals are after school, usually on Monday evening. Members must be committed to making rehearsal attendance a priority and be willing to make a financial commitment when travel is required. Membership in Color Guard / Winterguard is by audition. Members will learn to perform with flags, rifles and sabers with dance choreography. The Color Guard, in the fall, is part of the Tiger Marching Band and performs at football games and marching contests. The Winterguard performs in gyms in competitions in the spring. Expect additional financial demands for expert instruction. If you like dance performance, this may be just the organization for you!

8 Marching Band Code for students participating in Klein ISD Marching Band I. Membership A. All students who are members of a performing band and the color guard are also members of the marching band as defined in the KISD Guidance Handbook course descriptions. II. Attendance A. All band students must abide by KISD attendance policies. B. Attendance is required at all rehearsals, sectionals and performances. Absences and tardies will be excused in the following cases, if proper procedures are followed as outlined in individual school band handbooks: 1. Personal Illness. 2. Medical emergency or personal injury. 3. Death in the family. 4. Religious holiday. 5. Special circumstances, with sufficient notice, such as a family wedding.* C. Due to practice schedules, students in football, volleyball and drill team are exempted from marching band PRACTICE. Attendance at games/contests is still required. All other students are required to participate in daily rehearsals after school. Other school activities that may cause occasional absences/tardies will be addressed on an individual basis as necessary. D. Absences 1. Any unexcused absence from a marching rehearsal will result in loss of performance status. 2. Two or more absences from marching rehearsals (for any reason) and the student may be replaced in that week s show. 3. An unexcused absence from a performance will result in a loss of performance status and may result in removal from the band program. E. EXAMPLES of unexcused absences and tardies include, but are not limited to: 1. Work 2. Transportation not arranged. 3. Oversleeping 4. Anything deemed unexcused by the assistant principals. 5. Family trip. 6. Tickets already purchased for an event. F. Requests for excused absences and tardies must be made in advance. In case of illness or family emergency, contact must be made at the earliest possible opportunity. III. Percussion Camp / Color Guard Camp A. Summer Percussion / Color Guard camps are an integral part of the selection process for instrument/equipment assignments. There is no other practical way to adequately compare returning and new marchers in setting the instrumentation for the drum line/color guard. Lack of camp attendance does not prohibit membership in percussion/color guard. However, a student who does not attend camp may be limiting his/her opportunity for placement and instrument/equipment assignment. *A once-in-a-lifetime event.

9 PARENTS Please help us make sure you get accurate, current information for the Klein Collins Band. Go to click on the green ENTER tab and pull down to Parents/Students/Members. Enter the school code, which is kleincollinshsband Student Area Password, type in s and your son s or daughter s Klein ISD 6 digit student ID number (s ), click ENTER If that doesn t work enter the Klein ISD 6 digit student ID number (123456), click ENTER. You may be prompted to change your Student Area Password. Change the password to s followed by Student ID number (s123456). If that still doesn t work Mr. Rugila (crugila1@kleinisd.net) to have your password reset. Click on the Update Info button. The first page is information for the student, but at the left of the page is a tab for each adult. Please make sure you type in a good address for each adult to ensure you get our s, which is how we send out most of our information during the year. When you have updated your information on each page, click the green update button in the top right corner. Sample Summer Band Rehearsal Day 7:30 am Attendance check, physical warm-up 8:00 am Movement and body awareness 8:30 am Fundamentals of marching technique 10:00 am Playing warm-up and/or learn drill 11:30 am Lunch Break Depending on the temperature and weather conditions, water breaks will occur every 10 to 15 minutes. Students MUST HAVE water coolers! 12:30 pm Indoor attendance check, playing warm-up 1:00 pm Section instruction which will include 3 days with a specialist on region etudes. Some students may be fitted for uniforms during this time. 2:30 pm Break 2:45 pm Rehearsals on music for show, Belles and stands. 4:30 pm Rehearsal ends for the day. Sample School Week Rehearsal Schedule Monday, 3-4:30 pm Brass & Woodwind rehearsal 4:30-6 pm Color Guard rehearsal Tuesday, 3-6 pm Full Ensemble rehearsal Wednesday, 3-4:30 pm Percussion rehearsal Thursday, 3-6 pm Full Ensemble rehearsal Sample Game Day Schedule 4:30 pm Inspection / show run-through 5:30 pm Leave for game 6:30 pm Pre-game (school song, national anthem, etc.) 7:00 pm Kick-off 9:30 pm Game ends (school song) 10:45 pm Students change out of uniform, pack up, pick up, put away and then go home!