The Pride of the Rays Atlantic Coast Band Mission By providing students with a band experience that is rigorous, challenging and rewarding we will develop a program that can serve as a point of pride for students, families and our community. We will develop within students a greater awareness of the talents that lie within them, promote the character and skills needed for success in today’s world and foster a love of music and a deeper understanding of humanities and culture.

Welcome! Why are we here? whalenr@duvalschools.org Strong parents = strong bands Your time is valuable, so thank you for sharing with us. Primary purpose of this meeting is to go over things included in the band handbook and calendar. Avoid surprises & emergencies. Create an environment of utmost safety & successfulness. Meet your best friend- THE Bandroom door PLEASE SIGN IN! And Email me RIGHT NOW Your name, student name, best immediate contact number Good to see so many people I appreciate your time whalenr@duvalschools.org

Vision Of A Great Band Provides a high quality musical education Everyone involved strives to get better every day Participates in all Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment events Helps to create school pride and spirit by participating in school events Serves as an ambassador to the community through public performances and events Develops character, leadership and responsibility skills Has “The Culture” of success and accountability

“The Culture” High expectations all around Welcome to high school Everyone is held accountable to everyone else so preparation is the norm Relationships Students helping and encouraging each other “WE not ME” To be “early” is to be “on-time” Rule #1- Always look good. Constant awareness of “how we do things here”

What We Need- Parents WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! Concession volunteers Equipment helpers Chaperones Communication Email- whalenr@duvalschools.org Website- www.atlanticcoastband.com RECRUITING! We need YOU to talk to your friends and neighbors about joining our band and joining band in 6th grade

What We Need- Students Dedicated, responsible students Attendance is ALWAYS mandatory Keep a calendar Manage your commitments, plan and work ahead Manage any issues IN WRITING. IN ADVANCE. Practice and preparation at home Need help- ASK. Need time to work on something- MAKE IT.

Communications Please sign in. Giving us your email address is crucial. www.atlanticcoastband.com Whalenr@duvalschools.org 538-5120 ext. 1048 I am happy to help however I can, not just band stuff. PLEASE get in touch with me first. I will be WAY more helpful than the front office. You may receive emails or calls from other band parents WHEN NECESSARY

Upcoming Events- Summer Nights Band Summer Nights 5:30-8:00PM Thursday, June 16 Tuesday, June 21 Thursday, June 30 Monday, July 11 Tuesday, July 12- DCI Show @ Bethune-Cookman College Mostly musical rehearsals Please email me about any travel plans so I can plan accordingly.

Upcoming Events- Band Camp Rookie Camp New members and officers only. Get everyone up to speed Thursday, July 28-Friday, July 29 8:00am-5:00pm Must bring everything listed under “Full Band Camp” Full Band Camp- Week 1 EVERYONE! Show time! Monday, August 1- Friday, August 5 Full Camp- Week 2 Monday, August 8- Friday, August 12 3:30pm-7:00pm

Students will need…. For Summer Nights For Band Camp For School Instrument, pencil, flip folder, athletic shoes For Band Camp Instrument, pencil, athletic shoes AND attire Flip Folder Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc. ***Water Cooler*** Lunch each day For School Foundations for Superior Performance book $250 band fee Will be paid in installments, fundraisers to help, early-bird discount More information to follow

Fall Events Rehearsals Tuesdays 4:30-7:00 Thursdays 2:30-4:30 Percussion and Guard Sectionals 2:30-4:00 Thursdays 2:30-4:30 Football Games- Every Friday Rehearsal at 2:30- TBA depending on game location Bye Week, Friday, October 28 Weekend Events Saturday, October 15- Competition TBA Saturday, October 22- Competition @ JU Saturday, November 5- Marching MPA @ Fletcher

Football Schedule DATE OPPONENT VENUE 08/18 Jean Ribault High School Home 08/26 Mandarin High School Home 09/02 Bishop Kenny High School Away 09/09 Sandalwood High School Away 09/16 Duncan U. Fletcher High School Home 09/23 Paxon School for Advanced Studies Home 09/30 Robert E. Lee High School Away 10/07 Providence School Home 10/14 Columbia High School Home 10/21 First Coast High School Away 11/04 Terry Parker High School Away

Questions? Who is this guy? Ryan Whalen Band Director, Atlantic Coast HS 2010-present Florida Bandmasters Association District Chairman Band Director, Oceanway Middle School 2004-2010 Bachelor of Music Education from Florida State University Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps 2005-2009 Graduated from Fletcher High School whalenr@duvalschools.org www.atlanticcoastband.com Questions?