Welcome to the 2016-2017 Band Orientation

Expectations Attend all rehearsals and performance. Be prepared for rehearsals and performances. Be on time for all classes, rehearsals, and performances. Keep instrument and equipment in performance condition. Understand the duties of the Officers so that you may work with them and not against them. Practice regularly at home (3 hours per week minimum) and study privately if at all possible. Keep the band facility neat, clean, and free of litter. Keep up with and be responsible for the music and equipment issued to you. Fulfill Fair Share obligation. Fundraising activities provided. Demonstrate “PRIDE”

Basic Rules Students must abide by Citrus County Schools Code of Student Conduct, Citrus High School Student Rules, and the CHS Band Handbook. Any extreme disciplinary infraction may result in suspension from the Band activities or removal from the program. Any instrument or equipment not belonging to or specifically assigned to you is strictly off limits. During the regular school day, the facility is to be used for regular classes, rehearsals, sectionals, and pre-arranged help sessions only. No gum is allowed at any performance or rehearsal; while in uniform or under uniform. For security reasons, the band room is off limits to non-band students.

Strict Rules Rules are followed very strictly. Students know the consequences before the infraction Teaching students to make the right choices!!!!

Summer Schedule Mini Band Camp: June 13th-15th: 8am-3pm Practice: July 7th, 12th, and 14th: 5:00pm-8:00pm Students need attend if they are in town, but are encouraged to go on vacation and take their “break”. Band Camp WEEK 1--July 18th – 22nd: 8am-3pm Band Camp WEEK 2--July 25th – July 29th: 8am-6pm *Band camp is mandatory. If you do not attend band camp, you will not have a spot on the field, however, you may be placed in the front ensemble (percussion).

Marching Season Practice Schedule Monday: 3pm-6pm (until competitions begin) Tuesday: 5pm-8pm (3pm-6pm Daylight Savings End) Wednesday: Sectionals every other week Thursday: 3pm-6pm Friday: Football Games Saturday: Competitions * After Marching Season, the schedule eases up quite a bit.

Fall Semester/Marching Band Perform at Football Games Compete at several regional competitions throughout Florida September 24th: Chiefland HS October 8th: HPIMBF October 15th: Nease HS October 22nd: West Port HS (no prelims/finals) November 5th: MPA at Leesburg HS November 12th: State in Tampa/St. Pete Perform at all Parades (Homecoming, Veteran’s Day, Christmas, St. Patrick’s, and maybe more) Perform at various special events in the community

Why be in the Marching Band? Teaches time management Social skills Team Building Music students have higher GPA Have 80 friends at all times Teaches responsibility Psychologically challenging Teaches etiquette………. Pre-Requisite for Extra-Curricular Ensembles

Freshman Transition Very big change in High School Upperclassmen in the band help with this Responsibility level is increased Multiple schedules to juggle Little Fish in the big pond….

Practice Learning new drill moves We will practice when it rains(inside) We run We do push ups We run… Rehearse music as a full ensemble Parents are encouraged to come and watch

Marching Rehearsals ½ gallon cooler filled with ice water is recommended. “Dressing out” (wearing appropriate clothing and sneakers, no beanie hats, no black t-shirts, NO JEANS!) is required. All students are required to wear their band practice uniforms at every Thursday rehearsal (band shorts and band shirt). Go directly to the practice area. To be early is to be on time and to be on time is late. BE EARLY! The Staff, Band Captain, and Drum Major(s) have authority until Mr. Reynolds reaches the field. Marching band shoes or sneakers must be worn at all times. No sandals, flats, pumps, boots, etc. are allowed. Shoes must be tight with no loose strings. Alertness is required, and everyone should react immediately to all commands and instructions. Marching rehearsals will be most efficient if all members are diligent in correcting mistakes quickly and thinking ahead to the next move. Above all, take pride in every minute of rehearsal so that we can all take pride in the final product – our performance.

Pick-Up Times All Students need to be picked up promptly after each rehearsal. After 30 minutes of waiting after a rehearsal ends, Mr. Reynolds is NO LONGER responsible for your child.

If Absent… If you are absent from a rehearsal, you will not march at the next performance. This is for excused and unexcused absences.

Staff Director of Bands: Jermaine Reynolds Jon Otero: Percussion Caption Head Brian Bissonnette: Percussion Instructor Mikayla Hill: Percussion Instructor Anthony Rosino: Auxiliary Caption Head Ajibola Okewusi: Visual Caption Head/Music Tech. Ryan Lastrapes: Brass Caption Head Teresa Lewis: Woodwind Caption Head Zuri Benjamin: Woodwind Tech

Captains: (Percussion, Guard, Brass, Woodwind) “Chain of Command” Captains: (Percussion, Guard, Brass, Woodwind) Drum Major(s) Band Captain Staff Band Director

Booster Club Committees Banquet Chaperones Fundraising----Dinners-Concessions Uniforms HPIMBF See handbook for more details!!

their own admission fee. Chaperones Events Number of Chaperones FB Games (Home) 1 per 10 members FB Games (Away) Festivals 1 per 10 members plus Equipment Crew All other parents are welcome to come but must pay their own admission fee.

Buses Buses are assigned by ME…. Boys sit with boys, girls with girls. Students must ride the bus to and from unless arrangements are made ahead of time….

Hand Book The handbook can answer most of your questions throughout the season. Changes do occur within the handbook…such as scheduling. Don’t hesitate to email and ask!!! Email: reynoldsj@citrus.k12.fl.us

Cost of having fun Examples of cost …..

What is Fair Share? Each band member is expected to do his/her “Fair Share” of the fundraising. In lieu, or in addition to, fundraising participation, donations are always welcome. The Fair Share will cover the band’s planned operating expenses for the entire year. Budgeted items include instruments, music, repairs, travel, MPA entry fees, uniform purchases, guard equipment, marching equipment, school bus transportation, charter bus transportation, student awards, etc. Ample fundraising opportunities are provided for students and their families to earn the fair share. Virtually all fundraising profits will be applied to the student’s individual account. Those who prefer to pay the Fair Share instead of fundraising may do so; but will follow the scheduled deadlines.

Examples One tour bus… $1,800.00 One Tuba $6,000.00 Marimba $10,000.00 Baritone Horn $1,000.00 Baritone Saxophone $5,000.00 One Uniform $375.00 One STATE Championship PRICELESS

Financials Students must have fair share paid on time to continue marching. Various fundraisers are set aside for student accounts. You can make arrangements with executive board…but you must maintain that agreement. There are fundraisers set up for the student to make over $275 in the Fall. Once you make the arrangements they do not need to be broken….we will not turn anyone away but we must also have everyone pay their part!!!!

Payments July 20th: $100 (Band Camp fee) August 15th: $75 September 15th: $50 October 15th: $50 November 15th: $50 December 15th: $50 Band Camp Fee: $100 Fair Share: $275 Total: $375

Ensembles Concert Band Jazz Band Winter Guard Percussion Ensemble Marching Band Solo & Ensemble Pit Orchestra Brass/WW Choirs

All Students NEED…. Black socks White tux shirt (Guys) Black Patent Leather dress shoes Solid Color Button-Up Long Sleeve dress shirt (Percussion) Marching Dinkles Black Gloves

Uniforms To be kept nice at all times Never crumbled on the ground Students who fail to meet the uniform requirements will not perform

Instrument Rental There is NO instrument rental fee Must read and sign the instrumental agreement The following instruments are available for rental: Contra (tuba), Baritone, Trombone (concert band), Euphonium (concert band), Trumpet, Mellophone, Clarinets, Flutes, Saxes

Problems? COME SEE ME LETS TALK ABOUT IT COME UP WITH A SOLUTION

Text Messages To receive Text Messages from Mr. Reynolds throughout the year about rehearsals, performances, time of arrival, etc….. Text: @canesband1 to 81010

Questions & Answers