1. 2019 Parent Meeting

2. 6/27/2018

3. 2019 MPLT Parent Meeting Welcome
Director Points of Contact and Key Staff
Staying Up to Date
Marching Band Overview
2019 Timeline
Summer Program and Band Camp
After School Practices
Contest Season
Volunteering
Fees
Break-out sessions for each school booster club

4. MPLT Directors
Matt James, Lawrence Central Director of Performing Arts
Connor Vaughn, Lawrence North Director of Bands
Emily Trapani, Lawrence Central Assistant Director of Bands
Dan Herrick, Lawrence North
Assistant Director of Bands

5. MPLT Staff Julie Reid, Lawrence Township Director of Color Guard
Steve Yoder, Lawrence Central Director of Percussion
Alex Entin, Lawrence North Director of Percussion
Tangela Davis, Lawrence Central Director of Dance

6. Performing Arts Administrative Staff
Melody Pancheri, Lawrence Central Performing Arts Administrative Assistant
Jen Jansen, Lawrence North Performing Arts Administrative Assistant

7. Staying Up To Date
The MPLT website has the latest updates on itineraries, events, and volunteer opportunities.
Go to the Sign-up tab to subscribe to the newsletter TONIGHT. It’s the best way to stay informed!
Remind 101 is a text messaging tool that the directors use to stay in touch with performers and parents.
to 81010
School-specific booster websites have information about concert band and other performing arts groups as well as fundraising opportunities.
Lawrence North
Lawrence Central

8. Social Media Facebook:
MPLT Band Family - click “request to join” - This is a closed group for MPLT staff, members, and families to communicate information. If you share videos of MPLT performances, please post them on this page.
Marching Pride of Lawrence Township - This is our public page open to all MPLT fans, and is the best place to promote our band! All are encouraged to share photos, stories, and highlights of our season. Please do NOT post videos of our performances to this page.
Instagram: MPLTband
Twitter:
@MPLTBand
@LNPerfArts
@lcpaa

9. 2019 Timeline Overview June: Parade practice & Tag Day
July: Lawrence July 4th Parade, summer break, band camp
August: Back to school, after-school, and Saturday practices
September – November: more rehearsals, football game performances, LC Invitational, contest season
June:
Parade practice: A large portion of the June 2-9 rehearsals will be focused on preparation for our performance in the City of Lawrence 4th of July parade. This allows rookie marchers the opportunity to learn how to march, and allows our band the opportunity to rehearse and perform as a collective unit prior to the start of Band Camp.
Tag Day: Tag Day is an essential component of our marching band program. As our primary general fundraiser, all funds raised during Tag Day go towards funding the MPLT program. This helps lower the cost per student paid by our families! Students will visit local businesses on Tag Day, and solicit donations from its patrons, and a select group of students will travel around the Lawrence Community performing. We are extremely thankful for the outpouring of support we have received from our community and local businesses, and we look forward to another successful year!
July:
Lawrence July 4th Parade: MPLT will be participating in the City of Lawrence 4th of July parade, and we encourage everyone to find a spot along the parade route and cheer us on! Students will report to LC at 9am on the 4th, and will be dismissed from LC around 12pm.
Summer break, band camp: MPLT will be on summer break from July 5th through the start of Band Camp on July 21st.
August:
Back to school, after-school, and Saturday practices: School begins on Thursday, August 1st, which will also be the first day of after-school rehearsals. For the most current information on our rehearsal and competition schedule, view the calendar on marchingpride.org. Rehearsals will generally be held at LC, but on occasion will move to LN. You will be notified via the newsletter and Remind 101 of any location changes.
September – November:
more rehearsals, football game performances, LC Invitational, contest season: MPLT will add Wednesday after-school rehearsals starting after Fall Break. We will be performing at select LC and LN football games again this year, starting with the LN football game on August 30th. The LC vs. LN game will be at Lucas Oil again this year on Friday, September 6th, and MPLT will be there! The LC Invitational will be held the following weekend on Saturday, September 14th, and will be MPLT’s first competitive performance of the season. Mark your calendars now and come out and cheer on our kids! This year’s contest season will also include invitationals at Avon, Ben Davis, and Center Grove. ISSMA Regionals will be on Saturday, October 19th, followed by BOA Super Regionals on October 25th and 26th, ISSMA State Qualifications on November 2nd, State Finals on November 9th, and BOA Grand Nationals November 14th - 16th.

10. Fan Club Meet & Greet at 2-9’s
Join us 8:30p-9p for a sweet treat while waiting to pick up your marcher from 2-9’s. Get to know other parents within your marcher’s section.
You can ask for tips to navigate through all things marching band. Arrange a car pool. Talk about section parties. Create a group text to communicate upcoming events. Organize a ride share to contests. Get the 411 on volunteering. Chat about other performing arts classes / events.
Have fun because it’s a long season and we are all in this together!
Look for us under a canopy next to the shed on the left side of the parking lot immediately past marching band drop off. If raining, look for location sign on Door 16.

11. June Rehearsals and Parade
June 19th & 20th: Rehearsal 2pm - 9pm
June 24th - 27th: Rehearsal 2pm - 9pm
June 28th: Rehearsal 10am - 4pm, field trip to Muncie for DCI Competition 5pm - 11pm
June 29th: Tag Day 8am - 4pm
July 1st -3rd: Rehearsal 2pm - 9pm
July 4th: Lawrence 4th of July Parade 9am (report - 12pm (est. dismissal time)

12. Section Parent Meet & Greet Nights

13. Forms
The following forms must be completed, signed and returned to your school’s Performing Arts Assistant before July 4th:
IHSAA Physical Forms – signed by a physician
Performer Contract
Online Registration - includes Medical Consent & Authorization Form, Information Verification Form, and Parent Volunteer Opportunities Form
Go to marchingpride.org and click on Forms & Payments to print the Physical Form and Performer Contract, and to complete the Online Registration.
Printed forms are also available outside the auditorium
The 2019 MPLT handbook is also located on the website. All MPLT members (and their parent/guardian) should read the handbook at the start of each marching band season.

14. July Band Camp Overview
Sunday, July 21st:
1pm - 3pm: Mandatory Registration at LC Hall of Fame (Door #11)
Parents need to be present to register their students.
3pm - 9:30pm: Rehearsal will immediately follow registration.
Dinner provided as part of the MPLT Meal Plan.
Monday, July 22nd - Thursday, July 25th:
7am - 9:30pm: Band Camp at LC (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided)
Friday, July 27th:
7am - 5pm: Band Camp at LC (Breakfast & Lunch provided)
6pm - 8:30pm: Parent Preview Night & Cookout
July Band Camp Overview

15. Freshman Orientation and Schedule Pickup
LN Freshman Orientation will be held on Thursday, July 18th
LC Freshman Orientation will be held on Thursday, July 25th. Freshman MPLT members will attend practice in the morning, Orientation during the 1pm - 3:30pm session, then return to Band Camp after Orientation has ended.
Schedule/ID/Chromebook Pick-up
LN students will pick up their schedules on Wednesday, July 17th
LC students will pick up their schedules on Monday, July 29th at 1pm, then should report to the band room to prepare for rehearsal starting at 2pm.
LN Freshman Orientation and Schedule Pick Up dates will not conflict with our rehearsal schedule.
LC Freshman Orientation and Schedule Pick Up will both be held during Band Camp. Please ensure that your student attends during the designated times to minimize the amount of rehearsal time missed.

16. Band Camp Experience
MPLT Band Camp lays the foundation for the rest of the band season.
A large portion of the show will be learned during this intense immersion experience.
An ensemble performance group of this size must work not only on technical skills, but also on the teamwork and discipline that will ensure their success in every single performance.
Band Camp is a closed campus.
Students may not leave rehearsal until they are released by the directors.
Parent volunteers are granted special permission to be on campus during their shift.
Absences due to illness must be called in to a director by a parent to
Parents will receive a phone call and/or text message if their child does not report to camp.

17. Band Camp - What to bring
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Water Jug
Sneakers
Extra socks, extra clothes
Hat
Sunglasses
Medications
A GREAT attitude!
Sunscreen: It is essential that students apply sunscreen multiple times each day. Sunscreen will be available at the medical cart for those students who forget to bring some from home.
Insect Repellent: Mosquitos are a common visitor to our evening rehearsals, be prepared! Insect repellent will also be available at the medical cart.
Water Jug: A gallon-sized insulated jug is recommended; water tables will be available each day, and directors will continually encourage students to stay hydrated.
Sneakers: Proper fitting, supportive sneakers (with socks!) are a necessity throughout the marching band season, but especially during Band Camp. Flip flops and sandals are not allowed to be worn during rehearsal.
Extra socks, extra clothes: Students will be outside for the majority of the day, during the hottest part of the summer. Many students choose to bring extra clothes in the event theirs get wet or uncomfortable.
Hat and/or Sunglasses
Medications: All medications must be labeled with the student’s name, and turned in to medical personnel. Students should report to the medical cart to take their medications. If your student will be taking prescription medication during Band Camp rehearsals, it must be sent in the original bottle or package containing physician dosage instructions.
A GREAT attitude!

18. Band Camp - What not to bring
Cash
Electronics
Jewelry or valuables
Cash: Students will not need any money while at band camp. All meals are provided as part of the MPLT Meal Plan; this cost is included in your MPLT fees, and students will not be charged.
Electronics/Jewelry/Valuables: Although students are provided downtime in the form of breaks and meals, we encourage them to use this time as a bonding experience, rather than spend it on their phone or other electronic device. Please encourage your student to leave all valuable items, including electronics, jewelry, and valuables at home as a preventative measure to keep them from being lost or damaged.
Jewelry or valuables:

19. Non-parent family members (over 18) are also welcomed to volunteer.
Band Camp Volunteers
First Aid Station
Water Stations
Meals
Uniform Fitting
Register to volunteer (Link will be posted in the Parents tab at marchingpride.org once it has been updated for the 2019 season)
Non-parent family members (over 18) are also welcomed to volunteer.
First Aid Station: Volunteers are needed throughout each day of Band Camp to staff this tent. Medical and non-medical positions are available.
Water Stations: Parents fill cups and pass them out to the students on breaks.
Meals: Three filling, nutritious meals are provided each full day of band camp. Each day, parents help prep and serve meals, clean up, and provide homemade desserts. We need parents to run Meal Plan in the summer and during the school year. Please let us know if you can help!
Uniform Fitting: This will take place throughout the week. Parent volunteers are needed to coordinate the fittings, no sewing experience needed, but if you can sew (or have a family member who is able to do so), please let us know.

20. Rehearsal After Band Camp
Monday, July 29th and Tuesday, July 30th - 2pm to 9pm at LC
Wednesday, July 31st - No Rehearsal
Thursday, August 1st - First Day of School
Rehearsal 6:30pm - 9:30pm at LC
Friday, August 2nd - Rehearsal 4:30pm - 7:30pm at LC
Saturday, August 3rd - Rehearsal 10:00am – 5:00pm at LC

21. Timing Is Everything “Early is on time, on time is late”
15 Minute Rule
Students are expected to arrive for practice 15 minutes early so they are in position and ready to rehearse at the scheduled start time.
Dismissal Time
The staff makes every attempt to end rehearsals on time.
Section leaders may require short meetings after rehearsal ends.
Instruments/equipment/props must be put away. 
Your child may not be ready to leave until 20 to 30 minutes after rehearsal ends.
"Being on time requires zero talent"

22. After-School Rehearsals
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday - Winds & Percussion Only - 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Color Guard Only - 6:30pm to 8:30pm (through 10/7)
4:30pm to 6:30pm (starting 10/14)
Tuesday - Full Band - 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday - (No rehearsal until 10/16) Full Band - 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday - Full Band - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Fan Club Night - 8:30pm to 9:30pm (starts August 8th)
Friday - Full Band - 4:30pm to 7:30pm*
Saturday - Full Band - 10am to 5pm
*On Fridays where MPLT is performing at an LC or LN football game, estimated dismissal time is 9:30pm
Attendance at after-school rehearsals is mandatory, please schedule appointments around rehearsal when possible.
FALL BREAK REHEARSALS - MANDATORY! Please, no vacations.
Mention schedule change for Fall Break,etc. ISSMA Regionals and BOA Super Regionals occur over Fall Break.
Fall Break Rehearsals - Wednesday (10-5), Thursday (10/5), Friday (10/5 or all day? 1st day of Super Regional)

23. Shuttle Busses to After-School Rehearsals
Shuttle Busses are provided by the township to transport students from their home school (Lawrence Central or Lawrence North) to the school where practice is held.
When practice is held at Lawrence Central, the shuttle will pick up Lawrence North students outside of door 11.
When practice is held at Lawrence North, the shuttle will pick up Lawrence Central students outside of door 10.
Activity busses may be available to take students home at the end of Tuesday and Wednesday practices.
Students will not be transported back to their home school at the end of rehearsal. Parents should pick up their student at the rehearsal location.

24. Contest Season
MPLT members rehearse on contest days before their performance. It’s not unusual for call times to be very early in the morning and pick-up times to be very late in the evening. Contest itineraries will be sent via listserv and Remind 101 the week of the contest.
September Contests: LC Invitational (9/14), Avon Invitational (9/21), Ben Davis or Fishers Invitational (9/28)
October Contests: Center Grove Invitational (10/12), ISSMA Center Grove (10/19), BOA Super Regional (10/ /26)
November Contests: ISSMA State Ben Davis (11/2), ISSMA State Finals (11/9), BOA Grand Nationals (11/ /16)

25. Fill out the “Volunteer Opportunity Form” and turn it in tonight!
Volunteering
The Marching Pride needs your help to make their season great!
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Band Camp — Meal preparation & service, Water table, Medical staff
Color Guard — Hair & makeup, Wash costumes
Meal Plan — Prepare & serve meals before competitions
Pride Bakers — Bake desserts for competition days
Chaperones — Ride on the busses with students to and from competitions
Crew — Load props & instruments on and off trucks, Create props, Assist students in moving instruments and props on and off the field
Uniforms — Fittings and alterations, Wash unitards
Fan Club — Decorations, Treat bags, etc.
Fundraising — Help raise money for MPLT
Fill out the “Volunteer Opportunity Form” and turn it in tonight!

26. Fees for the 2019 season are $700
Fee Schedule
Fees for the 2019 season are $700
All prior year(s) fees must be paid in full before Band Camp
$200  Paid by May 29, 2019 (last day of school)
$100  Paid by June 19, 2019 (Mandatory Parent Meeting)
$100  Paid by July 21, 2019 (Band Camp Registration)
$100  Paid by August 31, 2019
$100  Paid by September 30, 2019
$100  Paid by October 31, 2019
If you need to set up a payment plan that differs from the fee structure listed above, please contact your home school.
LN/FCV Contact: Jen Jansen
LC/BMS Contact: Melody Pancheri

27. Fees: What’s included GREAT technical staff and instructors
Music rights, drill design, music arrangement, choreography
Transportation to and from competitions
Competition entry fees
Props and equipment
Uniform maintenance and replacement
Guard costumes and flags
Meals and snacks provided during band camp and competitions
Show shirt, first pair of black socks and gloves
Student tickets for DCI field trip and BOA field trip
Fees cover most, but not all, of the expenses incurred in running the program.

28. Fees: What’s not included
Marching Shoes - All new marchers will be assessed a $40 fee for marching shoes. Returning marchers may use shoes from previous year IF they are in good condition.
MPLT Spirit Wear – Shirts, sweatpants, jackets and hats will be available for order online through our vendor.
Additional Gloves and Socks- if you lose or destroy your gloves, you can purchase a replacement pair for $4. Replacement socks are available for $2.
Classroom Fees- Concert band and Color Guard fees will be charged a rate determined by each home school

29. Questions?

30. Booster Break-out Sessions