Band Director Bram Smith Contact Info: william.smith@lcps.org Riverside High School Band Program - Lansdowne, VA Facebook @band_riverside Twitter Band_riverside Instagram

Staff Dr. Dan Heagney- Percussion Head Kays Ishaq- Percussion Tech Joe Pazanowski- Percussion Tech Michelle Plunket- Guard Instructor Matt Pazanowski- Brass Tech Chris Singleton- Visual/Drill Instructor

Paperwork Marching Ram Commitment Form Emergency Care Form Health Forms Permission Form

Marching Band Fee $300

Band Fees Help Pay For … Band staff Show design Marching Band uniforms Color Guard uniforms Color Guard flags Official show shirt and shorts Dry cleaning Student recognition awards Fees and transportation to festivals, competitions and auditions Pre-season camps ex. (Drum Major Camp, Leadership Camp…….) Specialized equipment (e.g. drum set harnesses, marching euphoniums, props, etc.)

Due by First Day of Band Camp (August 8th) FORMS Marching Band Fee Permission forms Health forms Emergency Care Information form ****All Forms will be uploaded to my School Webpage****

Band Camp learning how to March and putting the show together

Band Camp Schedule July 31st – 4th: Percussion & Guard Camp (8:00 AM-12:00 PM) August 2nd: Leadership Meeting (12:00 – 2:00 PM) August 3rd – 4th: Rookie Camp and Leadership Meeting (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) August 7th – 11th: Full Camp (8-12 PM & 2-6 PM) August 14th & 15th: Full Camp (8-12 PM & 2-6 PM) August 16th – 18th: Full Camp (4:00-8:00 PM) August 19th: Band Camp Show and Band Camp Banquet (8:00-2:00 PM) Performance at 11:00 AM and Banquet starts at 12:00 PM

Weekly Fall Schedule Either Monday or Tuesday: Full Band 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Either Monday or Tuesday: Percussion, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Wednesday: Winds, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday: Full Band, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM **Friday: Football Games 5:00-when game ends or Color Guard rehearsal (Time TBA) **Saturday: Competition Days **We don’t always have something on Fridays and Saturdays

Football Games Marching Rams section in home bleachers Band parents sit nearby = Band cheering section! Marching Rams are appropriate, enthusiastic, sportsmanlike and SPIRITED!

Football Games Be ready and prepared to play and perform Keep the Band Staff and the Drum Major in sight 3rd quarter break for concessions (bring money)

Competitions Four Saturdays in the Fall Dates September 16th USBANDS, Woodgrove HS September 23rd (USBANDS No. VA Regional, Herndon High School) October 21st (JMU Parade of Champions) October 28th (VBODA State Marching Assessment, Patriot HS Four Saturdays in the Fall All day (rehearsal, competition, awards) Travel together by bus Exact times and itineraries TBA until competition schedules are released (generally 2 weeks prior) Competitions

Rehearsals Start ON TIME and end ON TIME Fast paced Have fun Stay focused Always have music, drill book, materials and equipment necessary for a successful rehearsal

Storage Marching Rams and members of the band program have a cubby in the band storage room Shared space

Equipment Care & Maintenance Keep materials clean and in proper working condition Keep track of your materials Store materials when not in use Maximize the space we have

Absences Must be arranged in advance unless there is an emergency Note, phone call or email from parent/guardian to Mr. Smith We are a team… each missed practice hinders the progress of the group! DO NOT MISS PERFORMANCES! The success of the group depends on YOU!

Playing/Spinning Assessments During Band Camp Assess individual/section preparation Given by Drum Major, Captains and Section Leaders Given by Band Staff/Directors as needed

Uniform 101 – Instrumentalists NOT SHOWN: Black Socks DINKLES!! Show Shirt (underneath - provided) Gloves (as needed) Show Shorts (underneath - provided) Provided Plume Shako Jacket Gauntlets Bibbers

Uniform 101 – Additional Special Marching Band shoes = DINKLES White Gloves for some Orders placed during Band Camp Purchased through Fine Arts Boosters Color Guard shoes and gloves are different than the bands and are ordered during Band Camp as well Note: Two pairs of shoes may be necessary

When in Uniform …. Be READY Be RESPONSIBLE Be RESPECTFUL LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Parent Volunteers Riverside Fine Arts Boosters VP Band-Melissa Ramirez Band Fundraising- Adrienne Boothe Band Treasurer/Bookkeeper- Damion and Michelle Hill Secretary-?

Parent Opportunities Band Camp Chaperone Competitions/ Performances Uniform Management Driving School Suburban & Trailer Fundraising Events Publicity for Concerts Football Games Pit Crew Food Parent Opportunities

Marching Band Questionaire Link: https://www.lcps.org/Page/151816

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