1. 2017 Braswell Band
Colorguard Meeting

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. The 2017 Production…
2017 Production

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Prop Concepts

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. 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)

18. 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…

19. As always… Important dates will be posted on:
Stay involved and stay informed!!

20. 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!

21. 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!

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

23. 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

24. 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

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

26. 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!

27. 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…

28. 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…

29. 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…

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