Niceville High School Band New Parent Meeting

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1 Niceville High School Band New Parent Meeting members Over 320 members NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence!

2 Welcome to the Niceville High School Band

3 AGENDA Welcome Meet the Directors Communication Band Procedures & Policies Fee$ Band Booster Association

4 As a Member of the Eagle Pride Band, You become part of a long tradition of excellence! Performing on the field...

5 ... in Parades...

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7 and on the Stage.

8 but we can t do it without the help of our parent volunteer army

9 Meet the Directors Dan Wooten, Director of Bands Jeff Adams, Associate Director of Bands Patrick Carnahan, Assistant Director of Bands

10 NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence! The NHS Band program has but one mission to create educated consumers of music and welladjusted citizens through participation in band.

11 NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence! 66% of all ACCEPTED medical school applicants have their undergraduate degree in MUSIC? This is higher than accepted math and biology applicants combined!

12 NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence! Michigan State University s Law School claims that students with undergraduate degrees in music are better at time management, public speaking, studying, and are overall more successful in their first year Law Brief Writing classes.

13 NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence! Band Takes Too Much Time

14 NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence! While in our program your child will learn:

15 Communication with the Band Staff There will be over 320 students in our program next year. There are 14 coaches for 65 players on the football team. There are three of us! We have the work in our department divided for the highest level of efficiency possible.

16 Communication with the Band Staff Basic Chain of Command in the Band Office Carnahan Inventory Attendance Concert Band Big Band (Jazz 1) Adams Absence Requests Color Guard/Majorettes Symphonic Winds Jazz Too

17 Communication with the Band Staff Basic Chain of Command in the Band Office Wooten Budget Curriculum Community Relations Honors Credit Wind Ensemble Percussion

18 Communication in the Eagle Pride No paper handouts! Class Announcements to Students Information posted on board or doors Band Website s via Charms

19 Communication in the Eagle Pride General questions: from the links in Charms Call the directors for student-specific concerns Band Room number is

20 NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence! Our program has a national reputation for performances of the highest level. However, it is our belief that that our highest achievement lies in the greater than 98% yearly retention rate in our enrollment.

21 NHS Eagle Pride Over 50 Years of Excellence! In 2003 there were over 2400 students enrolled at NHS (and 650 at LMS, 1250 at RMS). There were 225 in the band at NHS. As the enrollment has fallen to 2000 at NHS and less than 300 at LMS, the band size has increased considerably. While the school s enrollment decreased 17% our enrollment increased 7%. This is our highest achievement that we have created an environment of retention and growth!

22 Who Makes Up the Eagle Pride The Eagle Pride Marching Band Wind Instruments Wind Ensemble (aka 1st Band ) Symphonic Winds (aka Second Band ) Concert Band (aka Third Band ) Varsity Band (aka Fourth Band ) Drum Line / Percussion Battery (snares, quads, bass drums, cymbals) The Pit (mallets, keyboard, guitars) Auxiliaries Color Guard (Flags) Majorettes (Twirlers)

23 NHS Eagle Pride Website

24 How to Access Charms School Code: nicevillehsb

25 Charms School code: nicevillehsb

26 Charms School code: nicevillehsb

27 Our Practice Field Challenge Band Room Eagle Pride Field

28 Band Room Drop-Off & Pick-Up

29 Band Room Drop-Off & Pick-Up Students walk to the Band Room.

30 Eagle Pride Field Please DO NOT stop, block, or park near the gate at the Practice Field. It is the only access for equipment transport.

31 Parent Taxi Drop-Off People s National Bank

32 Attendance Policy Attendance at practices and performances is mandatory. Any student who misses any portion of a rehearsal is subject to replacement for an indeterminate length of time if a qualified alternate is available. Notify the director in writing at least 4 weeks in advance for marching band and 8 weeks in advance for concert band of the time you want your request to be considered. Considered does not necessarily mean granted.

33 Excused Absence Criteria 1) Personal illness 2) Death of a relative 3) Observance of a religious holiday 4) College Visits ONLY for rehearsals (not performances) IF prior arrangements have been made with the Director. 5) Emergency circumstances which, in the judgment of the band director, constitute good and sufficient cause for absence from band. WORK IS NOT a valid excuse to miss school therefore it is invalid for missing rehearsals or performances.

34 ABSENCE REQUESTS What, When and Where A written ABSENCE REQUEST is required in advance of an absence, a tardy, or an early dismissal. A completed and signed ABSENCE REQUEST FORM is required to be turned in: 4 weeks in advance for marching band 8 weeks in advance for concert band. Absence Request Forms are Located: In the wall files outside the Band Office Online at

35 Alternate Policy Any excused absence from a rehearsal/performance will result in being placed on alternate status for a minimum of one week s performance. Any unexcused absence from a rehearsal/performance will result in being placed on alternate status for an indeterminate length of time possibly for the remainder of the season. Note: if you are sick, you should not attend a rehearsal or performance just to keep your spot. We do factor types of excused absences into the speed of your return to performing status. Alternates will shadow another performer during all practices.

36 Alternate Shadows vs- Shared A/B Pairs Unfortunately in the heat of battle (aka marching season) we use the term shadows interchangeably. This can create inadvertent messages. There is a HUGE difference between a shadow that is an alternate and a shadow that is just a shared pair. Shared pairs are equal performers in the spot Typically we either alternate weeks or split each show s performance time. Alternate shadows are NOT potential performers until their alternate status has been removed.

37 Why Have Shared A/B Pairs? Impossible to anticipate enrollment changes over the summer OR to predict attendance issues. As a result, we write the show for less performers than we have on paper. This means that we always start the season with shared pairs. (All sports teams have a bench! ) Majority of the group is not in a shared pair but, most shared pairs start out as freshmen. Do not be concerned if your student starts the season in a shared pair. ALL STUDENTS WILL PERFORM DURING THE COURSE OF THE SEASON!

38 Band Grading Policy It is expected that members of any performing ensemble in the Department of Bands will attend every rehearsal and performance in its entirety. Each student will start the 1st quarter with 100 points. The following is a breakdown of point deductions for each infraction: Unexcused absence from practice pts Unexcused absence from performance pts Tardy to practice. 3 pts Tardy to performance pts Unprepared for rehearsal pts (i.e., no instrument, music, flip folder, drill coordinates, etc.)

39 School Instrument Rental French Horn/Mellophone (Marching and Concert) Baritone (Marching and Concert) Tuba/Sousaphone (Marching and Concert) The Tuba Issue Percussion Equipment (Must stay at school unless given specific permission) Tenor Sax (Concert and Jazz Only, NO MARCHING) Bari Sax (Concert and Jazz Only, NO MARCHING) Bass Clarinet (Concert Only, NO MARCHING) Bassoon (Concert Only, NO MARCHING)

40 School Instrument Rental WE DO NOT PROVIDE: Flute/Piccolo Oboe Clarinet Alto Sax Trumpet Trombone

41 Student Annual Fee$ Schedule of Standard Expenses Participation $160 Instrument rental $75 a semester during marching season Instrument rental $50 a semester during concert season Clinician fees (flags, majorettes, percussion, pit) $100 Payable in Full on Uniform Fit Day, July 23 th Financial Questions and Concerns Contact Elaine Johnson, Treasurer at mdjejf16@gmail.com

42 Eagle Pride One Time Accessory Fee$ New Student Accessory Package $108 Maroon Travel Shirt $25 Black Band T-Shirt (with N and horn) $10 Khaki Shorts $25 3 pairs of white gloves $9 Black Band Shoes $45 Garment Bag $15 (optional) Maroon Band Hoodie, Optional, Pull Over $25, Zip up $32 Payable in full July 23 Estimated

43 Required Paper Work Student Forms General Information Form Completed and returned each year Attendance Policy - all students sign and return each year) Medical Release Form - Completed and notarized each year On/Off-Campus School Activity Form - Completed and notarized each year Release of Student Images (MIS1171) - this form must be completed once. Parents Forms Volunteer Affidavit Completed and notarized each year by each parent volunteer Yes, I Can Help! Form Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

44 Uniforms vs. Accessories Items borrowed are part of the uniform. Items purchased are accessories. Replacement Accessories may be purchased as needed. Common accessories replaced are: Gloves ($3) and the Black Band T-Shirt ($10) If needed for a performance, item will be charged to the student s Charms account

45 NHS Band Booster Association Purpose Support the Band Director s vision Manage the band business for the directors such as fundraising, finances, uniforms, travel, etc. Interface to the band parents Membership All parents are automatically members Executive Board: 1 st Mon of every month at 5:30-6:45 pm Boosters: 1 st Mon of every month at 6:45-7:15 pm ****No June meeting****

46 Executive Board and Major Chairpersons Executive Board of Directors (Voting Members) President Brett Verzwyvelt Vice-President Jessie Mason Ways & Means Mary Hencinski Treasurer Elaine Johnson Treasurer-Student Accounting Vacant Head Chaperone Konnie Glaze Volunteer Coordinator Bethany Mixson Secretary Patti Wolfrom Key Chairpersons Equipment Steve Jensen Uniforms Sharon Jacobs Concessions Cathy Erickson Accessories Connie Jones Publicity Patti Wolfrom

47 Typical Band Funding Sources NHS BAND FUNDING SOURCES BY % (~$250K ANNUAL BUDGET) Fundraisers 39% Donations 4% Student Fees 30% Concessions 27% Largest Volunteer Requirement Good News: Band owns 100% of concessions Bad News: Band parents have to work in concessions

48 Typical Band Expenses NHS BAND TYPICAL EXPENSES Dues, Fees & Awards 3% Miscellaneous 8% Fundraising 15% Instructional Staff 24% Concessions 11% Uniforms & Accessories 16% Travel 7% Operating Expenses 16%

49 Fundrai$ing Opportunities Student Accounts Only Student & Band General Account Split Band General Account Only Worlds Finest Chocolate* Citrus Sale Band on the Run Super 50/50* Pasta Sale Jazz Dinner / silent auction Cookbooks* Golf Tournament Glenn Miller Orchestra Car Wash Wrapping paper Eagles Nest T-shirts Garage Sale Cruise Drawing* TBD TBD TBD * Focused to support Rose Parade Trip ($50K raised for students in support of trip) The band general account typically receives a portion of all fundraisers

50 Volunteer Opportunities Sign Up in Charms Activity POC Comments Concessions Cathy Erickson people per home game Chaperone Konnie Glaze Home/Away games, other trips Pit Crew Steve Jensen First to arrive, last to leave Uniforms / Fit Day Sharon Jacobs Need lots of volunteers Fundraising Chairs Mary Hencinski Several volunteer opportunities TBD - Concessions benefit every single band member and keep our fees down! - Parents are expected to work concessions for at least one home game

51 One Last Summer Priority PREPARE FOR THE HEAT! Eat before rehearsals and performances Drink water (not soft drinks) during the day prior to rehearsals Bring water to rehearsals Dress appropriately for rehearsals (No long pants/jeans or long sleeved shirts) HEAT EXHAUSTION CAN BE PREVENTED!

52 Dates to Remember 23 July: Uniform Fit Day / Pay Fees 29 July: Band Parent Meeting Mandatory meeting for at least one parent or guardian Important information will be passed along for the Fall Marching Season 6 Aug: Picture Day Monitor Calendar on Website

53 Questions?