1. May 20, 2014-2015 7PM

2.  Artistic  Athletic  Competitive

3.  Woodwinds  Brass  Drum Line or Battery  Front Ensemble or Pit  Color Guard

4.  Each semester of Marching Band 8080 or Color Guard 8085 provides the opportunity to earn 5 credits of PE  4 Years of Marching Band 8080 satisfies PE requirements and opens up summer school for additional honors or make up classes.

5.  Corps Style  Models after Drum Corps International (DCI)  Typically use a Front Ensemble or Pit  Visually more figurative or abstract and complex  Phantom Regiment, SMCHS, MVHS, ASU Marching Band  Show Band (Traditional) Style  Geared towards crowd entertainment for halftime/pregame  Typically do not use a front ensemble or pit  Visually more literal and often more simplified  Ohio State Marching Band and most college bands

6.  Summer Sectionals  TBD  Rookie Camp  July 23-24  9am-12pm  Band Camp (Monday – Friday)  July 27-August 7  9:00am-5:00pm  Regular Season Rehearsals  (Tuesdays and Thursdays)  August 11 – November 17  2:30-6:00pm  August 13 – November 20  5:00-8:30pm  Fall Camps  August 28 (Friday) and September 19 (Saturday)  9:00am-4:00pm Open House  October 18 10am-2pm  Football Games (Fridays)  September 11 vs. Dorsey  September 25 vs. Martin Luther King  October 9 vs. St. John Bosco  October 16 Away vs. Jserra (Tentative)  November 6 vs. Mater Dei  Competitions (Saturdays)  September 26 @ Aliso Niguel (Tentative)  October 3 @ Tesoro HS  October 24 @ Rancho Buena Vista HS  November 7 @ Chino HS  November 15 @ Ramona HS  November 21 – Championships TBD

7.  October 3 – SAT Testing (AM – should not conflict with Tesoro)  October 24 – ACT Testing/Talon Theatre Dress Rehearsal  November 7 – SAT Testing  November 21 – Tustin MUN (Fr./So./Jr./Sr.)

8.  9/26 –SOCOMUN - Required  10/3 – Tesoro Tournament (Band)  10/24 – RBV Tournament (Band)  11/7 – Chino (Band)  11/14 – Ramona (Band)  11/21 – Championships (Band)  12/5 – Mira Costa (MUN) - Optional  1/16 – Mission Viejo (MUN) - Optional  1/23 – Edison Novice (MUN) - Required  2/20 – Laguna Hills (MUN) - Optional  4/23 – Huntington Beach Novice (MUN) – Required

9.  9/26 – Aliso Viejo (Band)/SOCOMUN – Optional  10/3 – Tesoro Tournament (Band)  10/17 – Edison Adv. (MUN) - Required  10/24 – RBV Tournament (Band)  11/7 – Vista (Band)  11/14 – Ramona (Band)  11/21 – Championships (Band)  12/5 – Mira Costa (MUN) - Optional  1/16 – Mission Viejo (MUN) - Optional  2/5 – Surf City (MUN) – Required  2/20 – Laguna Hills (MUN) – Sophomore Optional Only  4/TBD – McKenna (MUN) - Optional

10.  Mandatory  Quality over quantity  Setting expectations– rehearsal, equipment, leadership, performance quality  Rehearsal method, etiquette, procedures

11.  Things to bring every day:  Athletic shoes (vans and slip-ons are not athletic shoes)  Appropriate athletic clothing (no jeans)  Hat – preferably brimmed and breathable  Water - Mandatory  Sunscreen (30+ spf recommended)  Sunglasses  Musician’s Ear Plugs (Percussionists mandatory)  Instrument, dot book/drill card, music in a binder, and positive attitude

12.  AM (9am-12pm)  Stretches  Physical Conditioning  Visual Basics and Drill (Coordinates on the field)  PM (1pm-5pm)  Sectionals  Full Ensemble  Full Ensemble w/Drill 2 nd week

13.  Students are dismissed for lunch from approx 12pm- 1pm  Sack lunch recommended  Students may go off campus  California Vehicle Code V C Section 12814.6: Students within 12 months of earning their provisional license may not transport passengers under 20 years of age unless they are accompanied and supervised by their parent/guardian or a licensed driver 25 years of age or older.  Water breaks will be regularly given throughout the day

14.  Starting point  A demonstration of what has been learned through the course of band camp.  Introduce the pep music, field show, leadership, staff, and Booster Council

15. Fall Operating Costs Uniforms$50 Show Design/Music/Rights$150 Entry Fees$50 Coaching Staff$350 Transportation$150 Miscellaneous$50 Total Base Cost$800 New Members *Marching/Dance Shoes$40 *Uniform Shirt (Required)$35 Uniform Polo (optional)$35 *Guard Bag (Color Guard)$35 Total New Member Cost$875

16.  Payment for fees will be available online through the online payment portal beginning in June.  We encourage that fees be paid by band camp given that many expenses fall prior to the start of the season.

17.  Eagle Regiment will match the financial aid granted by SMCHS  Financial Aid status is verified by the Director and Financial Aid recipients will be anonymous to all families including Booster Council

18.  All rehearsals are mandatory  Students should arrive to rehearsal 15 minutes prior to prepare equipment and ensure proper starting time  Rehearsals are closed to the public unless permission is granted by the Director  Rehearsals conclude at the Director’s or Coach’s Discretion  Students must properly put away their equipment before leaving  Rehearsal prior to a performance is the Dress Rehearsal. Attendance to this rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform.

19.  All performances are mandatory!  Parents should not engage students prior to performances or unless otherwise directed.  Detailed itinerary will be provided 1-2 weeks prior to each performance

20.  Excused absences are limited to illness, medical/dental/optometric appointment, legal appearance, attendance at a funeral, illness/death in the immediate family, or participation in another approved school-related activity.  With exception of an emergency, all conflicts must be communicated to the director, coach (if applicable), and section captain in writing at the beginning of the season via Conflict Sheet. All other absences are considered unexcused thus ineligible to make-up.  In the event of an emergency, an email notification should be sent to the director, coach, and section captain ASAP.

21. 1. Encourage practicing 2. Attending performances 3. Volunteer on a committee and/or participate in fundraising

22. TRUCK AND TRAILER DRIVER  Drive the ER Truck or tow the ER Trailer to Eagle Regiment and other program related events. This can include other concerts, spring competitions and community events.  BUS CHAPERONES  Supervise and monitor student behavior on the bus. Report any students who do not meet the behavior standards of the program and coordinate with student leadership in making sure all students are in account.  FOOD/MEALS/NUTRITION  Arrange the food, water, and nutrition for any specified events such as football games, competitions and/or SMCHS Open House.

23.  UNIFORM FITTINGS AND MANAGEMENT  Organize and conduct uniform fittings and minor uniform alterations/cleaning  HISTORIAN/VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY  Make sure that all performances have a video and photo record  SPIRIT WEAR/SPIRIT COMMITTEE  Organize orders for spirit wear and design locker tags  FUNDRAISING/POINSETTIAS  Organize, promote and process orders for all fundraising activities 

24.  SENIOR NIGHT  PROPS AND EQUIPMENT  Transport equipment/props to performance venues and checkpoint sites. Help unload and load props and equipment at performances.  HEALTH/FIRST AID  Administer first aid or any health related issues to students. Must complete CPR/First Aid training.  WEBSITE  Manage website and update information when needed

25.  If there are any other areas you could see yourself of service, please don’t hesitate to let us know!