1. Red Regiment Band Orientation Director: Tim Pietrofere Assistant Director: Kimberly Cregar

2. Music Statistics It is statistically proven that students taking courses in music performance and music appreciation have scored higher on the SAT than students with no arts participation. Students taking music courses scored 61% higher on the verbal portion of the SAT, and 42% higher on the mathematical portion of the SAT. 1999 College-Bound Seniors National Report: Profile of SAT Program Test Takers, The College Entrance Examination Board, Princeton, New Jersey

3. A Tradition of Excellence Marching Band Color Guard Drum Line Concert Band Symphonic Band Jazz Band Percussion Ensemble

4. Successful Students Teamwork Individual Responsibility Problem Solving Skills Time Management Skills Principles of Leadership The Value of Hard Work Relationships that last a lifetime!

5. Student Participation Fees $ For the Year

6. Where Does the Money Go? Instructors Transportation Music Uniforms Equipment Operations Other

7. How Can Parents Help? Chaperoning (Games, Competitions, Festivals) Building props for the Marching Show Help Moving Props and Equipment on the the field at (Games and Competitions) Help with loading and unloading equipment Driving the Band Truck to games and events Helping out during band camp

8. Band Boosters Meetings held first of the month We need your help.

9. Band Camp Band Camp usually begins the second to last week of July. Rehearsals are from 9:00-5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch from 12:00 to 1:00.

10. What to Bring to Band Camp? Water Jug? (With only water in it) Sun screen, sunglasses and hat Comfortable athletic type clothes. (No Jeans) Tennis shoes only!!! No flip flops or cowboy boots! Instrument (pencil, music, reeds, valve oil, etc..) Most importantly - A GOOD ATTITUDE!

11. Summer Preparation All students need a physical before they march. Students should exercise and eat healthy over summer break.(Drink plenty of water) Students should practice and memorize their scales and exercises. Students should memorize and learn their music for the marching show. Students should practice their marching at home outside of rehearsal.

12. Putting it All Together Dedication to Excellence Have a Great Time Enjoy Great and Lasting Friendships