2017 Braswell Band Colorguard Meeting

Agenda Welcome Staff Introductions / Program Information Show and Tour Reveal June Camp Info / Summer and August Info Membership/ Registration Documents Fall Marching Schedule Miscellaneous Items

STAFF Gary Barnard – Director of Bands Chris Lennox – Associate Director of Bands / Percussion Logan Boyd / Sammi Whitwell – Colorguard Coordinators Marching Band Staff / Private Lesson Teachers / Clinicians

Mission The Braswell High School Band program will create a culture of artistry, excellence, and community through education, performance, and life changing experiences!

“B-Well” in EVERYTHING WE DO! Simply put… “B-Well” in EVERYTHING WE DO!

Our Program “Arc” of the Year Colorguard Winterguard REPEAT  Viewed as a “year long” commitment between two areas of the curriculum…

The 2017 Production… 2017 Production

Where the Heart Is… Source Music Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Pachelbel’s Canon Curiale’s “Joy” for Awakening Orginal Music by Carol Brittin Chambers Music Design – Carol Brittin Chambers, Chris Lennox, Andy Filipiak

Where the Heart Is… Portray the excitement and joy of Home Pathways and pursuit lead us Home Props that imply a house / trees / white picket fence Pride of Cincinnati – 2017 Blue Devils – 2013 Visual Design – Matt Hartwell (SCV) and Logan Boyd (CGT)

Prop Concepts

The Tour! Saturday October 7th – Little Elm Marching Festival Defend our “Best in Class” Award

The Tour! Saturday October 14th – Wylie Marching Invitational During “Fall Break”

The Tour! Sounds of the Stadium Fellowship with all of Denton ISD’s Bands

The Tour! Saturday October 21st – Region Marching Location TBD Seeking our SECOND Superior Rating!

The Tour! October 28th – Area C Marching Contest Location TBD If we are SUPERIOR at Region we will advance to Area

The Tour 5A State Marching Contest If we place in the top five (approx.) at Area we will be STATE BOUND!

Football Schedule From Coach Moore: August 31st – vs. Eaton (Collins) September 8th – vs. Independence (Toyota Center) September 15th – vs. Reedy (Bronco Stadium) September 22nd – vs. Kaufman (Collins) October 6th – vs. Ryan (Collins) October 13th – vs. Sherman (Collins) October 19th – vs. Wichita Falls (Collins) **Homecoming** October 26th – vs. Denison (Collins) November 3rd – vs. Rider (Memorial Stadium) November 10th – vs. Denton (Collins)

Spring Trip… In discussions with BHS Administration In Texas Bands will play – guard can attend Won’t make promises we can’t keep  Stay tuned…

As always… Important dates will be posted on: http://www.dentonisd.org/domain/9569 Stay involved and stay informed!!

DISD Guard Clinic Saturday May 20th – 9:00AM to Noon at BHS Work with GHS, DHS, and BHS members and staff SPIN and HAVE FUN!

June Camp! DATES: Mandatory for ALL Braswell Band Members! June 5th – 8:00AM to 11:00AM June 6th – 8:00AM to 11:00AM Final Registration – 4:30 to 6:00PM Parent Meeting 6:00PM June 7th – 8:00AM to 11:00AM June 8th – 8:00AM to 11:00AM Mandatory for ALL Braswell Band Members!

June Camp! What do I need? Athletic Clothing / Plain White Shirts Sports Shoes Water Jug Sunscreen Hair pulled back out of face

Summer… July Guard camp FULL ENSEMBLE Summer Band begins: July 17th thru 20th – 8:00AM to 11:00AM FULL ENSEMBLE Summer Band begins: MONDAY, July 31st at 7:30AM in the Band Hall REQUIRED for all Braswell Band Members

Fall Marching Band Schedule “Normal” Week Monday – 4:45 to 7:25PM Tuesday – 4:45 to 7:25PM Thursday – 4:45 to 7:25PM Friday – 7:15 to 8:15AM

Schedule (continued…) Balanced Week Days Wednesday “Off” Tutorials Before school / Wednesdays Thursday Games We will have Wednesday / Friday Rehearsals

Balance We encourage students to engage in multiple activities on campus! We encourage well rounded PEOPLE! Expect EQUAL participation in BOTH Understand it may effect involvement in both COMMUNICATION and ORGANIZATION is critical!

Balance Challenge yourself with rigorous classes… Involve yourself in activities and/or clubs… Know YOURSELF and place reasonable boundaries for sake of your mental, emotional, and social well-being… …CHOOSE CAREFULLY…

Registration Fees – Forms Competitive Product and Life Changing Experiences as Affordable as possible Will not price out any students…take advantage of individual fundraisers…more info in June… Forms Payment #1 – RETURN by June Registration Form – RETURN by June Medical Form – RETURN by June UIL 8 hour Acknowledgement – RETURN by June Handbook Acknowledgement – RETURN by June Statement of Intent – RETURN by June Fee Schedule – for your records…

What else? Detailed calendar will be entered online ASAP Band registration Opportunities BHS Spring Concerts – TOMORROW! Solo and Ensemble Contest – 5/13 June Meeting – FINAL CHANCE! Braswell Band is on FACEBOOK / Remind Directors available for questions…

Enjoy Your Night! See you soon!! B Well!!