1. Welcome to the 2016-2017 Information Meeting

2. Directors  Jed Weeks ▪ 817-698-5682jweeks01@nisdtx.org  Brad Toth ▪ 817-698-5683btoth@nisdtx.org  Michael Moore ▪ 817-698-5682mmoore03@nisdtx.org Band Website: www.nisdtx.org//domain/2417

3.  Director  John Bingaman jbingaman@nisdtx.org

4.  Director  Gizzel Cruz-O’neal goneal@nisdtx.org

5. http://www.charmsoffice.com  How to update student and parent information  Log on to www.charmsoffice.comwww.charmsoffice.com  Locate the “PARENT/STUDENT LOGIN” section of the web page.  Login to your child’s program account using the following school code: bnhs band  The password for the account is your student’s school ID number  This will bring up the main parent page. This will allow you view the following: Public Calendar – we will use this calendar Email Teachers – Click to send email to the Directors Handouts – Contains important forms to be turned in at various times during the school year.  Then click the Personal Info Tab:  Update all student and parent information. Be sure to click the Update button after entering your information.  Please only list email addresses that you would like to use to receive emails regarding band. If you list the same email address in multiple fields, you will receive duplicate emails.

6.  Code of Conduct & Guidelines for all band members  Can be found on BNHS Band website  Attendance Policy  Letter Jacket Policy  Travel Guidelines

7.  Marching Band (June/August –October)  Concert Band (1&2), Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble (November-May)  Jazz Band (must be enrolled in the class, only certain instruments included)  Color Guard & Winter Guard

8.  Athletic Exemption  NISD athletics only  Attendance at Varsity Football games and contests required, unless direct conflict exists with athletics  Requires documentation from coach/sponsor  Medical Exemption  Any condition which prohibits physical/outdoor activity  Attendance at events encouraged, based on level of restriction  Requires documentation from a physician

9.  Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Colorguard  Must be able to perform at all contests (October)  Performs at all varsity football games  Rehearses up to 10 hours per week  Spots based on:  Marching skills  Music/Equipment skills  Eligibility History  Reliability/Attendance

10.  Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Colorguard  Non-Competitive group (helps out at contests)  Performs at all varsity football games (with Varsity group)  Rehearses up to 3 hours per week

11.  Checked out & returned for each use  Never taken home!  Cleaned by volunteer committee  Wearing the uniform correctly  Accessories – LONG black socks, compression (cycling) shorts, band shirt/black t-shirt, “under armor” (cold weather)  Fitted the week of August 1-5 (Everyone)  New Uniforms coming!

12.  Intermediate Woodwinds (Concert Bands 1 &2)  Intermediate Brass (Concert Bands 1 &2)  Advanced Woodwinds (Sym Band, Wind Ens)  Advanced Brass (Sym Band, Wind Ens)  Colorguard (all year)  Percussion (all year)  Jazz Band (optional addition)  Music Theory (optional addition)

16.  Approved professional teachers for NISD  Exponential improvement possibilities  Payment made directly to teachers  $$$ Scholarship money is available!  We strive for 100% participation!

17.  April 6-9, 2017 (Approval Pending)  Trip Includes:  Bus Travel/Lodging  South Coast Music Festival  Corpus Christi Hooks (AA) Baseball Game  Meal/Grocery Allowance Estimated Cost: $375 Deposit and Commitment Form due July 30 (Registration Day)

18.  What does NISD pay for?  Band Director/Colorguard Salaries  Bus transportation  Instrument repair (school-owned instrument fee)  Instrument Replacement  Music/Supplies

19. o Group Fundraisers for Booster Club: o Concessions (Home games, Home side only) o Yankee Candle o CoZzzy Comfy (sheets) o CFS Mattress Sale o Spirit Nights (Local Restaraunts)  Pays For:  Private Lesson Scholarships  Senior Scholarships  Band Banquet (supplement)  Band Fee Reduction

20. ***These figures are for 2013-2014*** o Marcus HS - $850 o Colleyville Heritage HS - $550 o Fossil Ridge HS - $350 (+ $200 for Colorguard or Percussion) o LD Bell - $995 o Azle HS - $300 o Trinity HS - $570 o Keller HS - $300 o Keller Central HS - $1,000 (includes BOA San Antonio) o Grapevine - $450 o Byron Nelson HS - ???

21.  Covers the following expenses:  Supplemental Instruction (Colorguard, Percussion, Marching, Concert, All Region, Clinicians)  Marching Band Props  Marching Band Electronics  Contest Entry Fees (All Region, Solo, Ensemble, AND Accompanist)  Smart Music Subscription (one year)  Equipment Trailer Driver (CDL required)  Marching Band Music Arrangements (Winds/Percussion)  Marching Band Visual Design  Masterclasses for Instrumentalists  Uniform Cleaning (Marching and Concert)  Marching Band Entry Fees/Copyright Fees

22.  Check all items that apply (ask for help)  Calculate total  $100 deposit due June 10 (last day of Mini- Camp Week)  Make Final Payment at BAND Registration day, Saturday July 30 (not school registration)  Online payments will be available July 1 st.

23.  Oboe, Bassoon, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion  $100 per school year, pay through Band Boosters  One fee covers Marching/Concert Inst.  Will be issued by June 8 (end of Mini-Camp)

24.  Concessions  Workers needed for each home game  Chaperones (14 per game)  Pit Dads (and Moms!)  Uniforms  Fitting and cleaning  Sewing and Flag Production  Background Check Required  https://bib.com/CandidateQ/NOR014 https://bib.com/CandidateQ/NOR014  You will use the following to Log In:  Login Name: NISD  Password: finearts01

25.  Thanks for your involvement in the BNHS Band program!  Please become a band booster member and pick up some BNHS Band spirit wear!!!  We start on Monday, June 6 at 7:00am!  We’ll see parents on July 30 for Band Registration