Welcome to the Highland Band Program
Ten Reasons to be a Part of the Program: 1. It s a chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself. 2. You get to travel throughout the west! 3. Band kids are smart. But you already knew that. 4. Marching band=ripped calves. Seriously a legitimate athletic activity. 5. Band is a great and easy way to make and build long-lasting friendships.
Ten Reasons to be a Part of the Program: 6. You really learn a lot when you re pushed outside of your comfort zone. 7. The discipline you build to practice your skills transfers to everything else in life. 8. The music we play is really great! 9. You are surrounding yourself with people that allow you to express who you are. 10.Cool hats.
Student Options Symphonic Band/Concert Band Required year-round Drumline/Percussion Ensemble Required year-round Marching Band (fall) Jazz Band (winter/spring) Color Guard (year-round) Bagpipes (year-round)
Upcoming Rehearsals Spring Camp Tuesday, May 30-Friday, June 2 8AM-3PM Emphasis is music and visual fundamentals All students should attend, whether they are marching or not! Students who are not marching can get to know upper classmen, team-building, work on music fundamentals NEEDS: music in a binder, instrument, pencil, water, lots of sunscreen, good athletic shoes, healthy lunch for each day.
Upcoming Rehearsals Summer Music Rehearsals Section rehearsals will occur on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Three evening music rehearsals in the summer: 6/29 6-9PM 7/13 6-9PM 7/27 6-9PM Please let section leader know ahead of time if you re unable to attend!
Fall Camp Monday 7/31-Friday 8/4 7AM-4PM Monday 8/7-Friday 8/11 7AM-4PM Required for all Marching Band members We will be putting our show on the field during this camp. Absences cannot be made up. Parent Show on Friday 8/11 at 10:30AM NEEDS: music in a binder, instrument, pencil, water, sunscreen, good athletic shoes, healthy lunch for each day.
Fees to Expect Spring Camp: $50 due by June 2 nd Fall Camp: $50 due by August 11 th Fees paid to the school at registration: $105 Participation (covers travel costs) $50 Activity Card Fee (covers facilities) $15 Uniform rental per group $75 Instrument Rental (if using district instrument) Additional costs Marching shoes: $30 new/$15 used (first come, first served) Band Shorts: $10 (can be used all 4 years) Meal costs at competitions/festivals
Fundraising Our district budget: $2,200.00 Estimated cost of 2016-2017 band program: $16,587.00 This does not even include any costs associated with spring tour!
Fundraisers Band Sponsorships (Summer-Fall) Collecting sponsorships from local businesses and people Highland Invitational (Sept. 23) Selling concessions to visiting bands and families Frozen Potato Sale (January) Selling 30 lb. cases of frozen potato products Dinner/Silent Auction (Spring) Performances by student musicians, along with donated food, a raffle, and silent auction Rock-a-thon (Spring) Students collect pledges to rock in a rocking chair overnight. The more successful, the fewer we have to do!
CHARMS All incoming students should be in the system. Band website: www.highlandband.com, go to the CHARMS portal and put in school code highlandhighbands. Enter student ID# as password to enter student section. PLEASE update contact information Access to: Calendar Student financial account details All forms, assignments, handouts Pep band music Monthly e-mail list Volunteer opportunities
Remind Add yourself to our text reminders so you don t miss any last minute schedule changes: Text @hhsbandfam to the number 81010 or e-mail hhsbandfam@mail.remind.com You ll be added to the Band Booster group. This is the best way to always have the latest information.
Competitions Performing most weekends from the end of August to November 1 st 21+ Volunteers/Chaperones always needed! Schedule posted on CHARMs website Please help make sure they are dressed appropriately (they will be outside at night in October, so no shorts) We constantly are in need of bottled water to supply the kids after performances
Booster Organization Our program relies heavily on an active and supportive booster organization. Please be prepared to donate time and resources to help our group out! Ways to help: Volunteer at competitions and fundraisers Donate food and water for trips Attend booster meetings Come out and watch performances!
Lettering in Band Requirements to earn a letter in marching band: Participate in all of spring and fall camp, all performances and competitions Requirements to earn a letter in concert band: Earn enough points through various band activities to letter, complete application
Symphonic/Concert Band All incoming wind players will be members of Concert Band during the first trimester. Students who complete pass-offs throughout the trimester will have to option to apply into Symphonic band for trimesters 2-3. Pass-offs test your scale and rhythm knowledge. Percussionists will have the opportunity to play with both groups and as members of Percussion Ensemble.
Jazz Band Jazz auditions will be held in October. Depending on the number of players who audition, we may have one or two Jazz Bands. Jazz Band takes the place of zero-hour Marching Band during trimesters 2 and 3.
Other Things Students have successfully participated in band and other school activities. The key is communication between student, parents, and coaches. Uniforms will need to be dry cleaned at least once during the marching season. ISU holds a summer music camp in July. Admission is greatly reduced for Highland students. More details at spring camp.
Questions?
Pops Concert Our Spring Concert is on Thursday, May 11 th at 7PM in the Highland Gym. Come and check out what you will soon be a part of! Featuring the premiere performance of Finale III: AD/HD