1. QHS & NQHS Band 2015-2016 Parent & Student Welcome Meeting

2. Agenda Introductions General Information about the High School Band Program Expectations Important Dates Marching Camp Receive Music & Information Packets

3. Meet the Staff Mr. Richard Kenneally, Band Director Mr. Michael DeMarco, Band Director Mr. Matthew Cavanaugh, Marching & Drum Line Coach

4. The High School Band Registering for band o Honors Credit o Part of the daily schedule o Band Experience Opportunity Band Experience o Even more Honors Credit o 10 hours of community service o Not that much more of a commitment: participation in both high schools’ events. o Band Directors can automatically enroll students in Band Experience

5. Expectations Be responsible for your instrument and music! Practice your instrument! Complete any written assignments! Keep track of all rehearsals and band events! Show up on time to all band events! Take part in fundraising opportunities to help build your band account!

6. Major Band Events Tuesday Night rehearsals @ QHS 5:30-7:30 Thursday, July 30: CYO Nationals August 31-September 3: Marching Band Camp Friday, September 11-November 13: Football Games Wednesday, November 11: Veteran’s Day Parade Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving Day Game Sunday, November 29: Christmas Day Parade December: Holiday Concerts Early April: Spring Concerts Memorial Day Parade, Flag Day Parade Graduation

7. Communication Email: o Richardkenneally@quincypublicschools.com Richardkenneally@quincypublicschools.com o Michaeldemarco@quincypublicschools.com Michaeldemarco@quincypublicschools.com Remind Text Message Service o Send a text to: 81010 o QHS Students: @quincyhig o NQHS Students: @nqhsband

8. Marching Camp Monday, August 31: Select Student Leaders o 8:30-12:30 @ Pageant Field Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, September 1-3: All Band Members Attend o 8:30-12:30 @ Pageant Field Tuesday, September 8: Full Band Rehearsal 5:30-8:00 Thursday, September 10: Full Band Rehearsal 5:30- 8:00 Friday, September 11: First Game!! 6:00-9:00

9. Marching Camp Supplies Three-ring Binder (1” thick) with several clear plastic sheets 3”x6” notepad for drill Dress for warm weather, bring raingear in case of rain! Suntan lotion Sneakers!! (no flip flops or sandals) Hat or headwear to protect from the sun Water bottle/jug Instrument Music Any reeds, valve oil or other instrumental supplies

10. Marching Band Camp Expectations Please be on time to camp each day! Remember your supplies! Practice your music over the summer! Memorize Amarillo & The Star-Spangled Banner!

11. Questions??? We Look Forward To Seeing Everyone At the Camp! Have A Great Summer!!