LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOLLIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

INFORMATIONAL MEETING2009

INFORMATIONAL MEETING2009

BAND PRIMARY MISSIONBAND PRIMARY MISSIONTo create an environment that enables each student to realize the full potential of his/her musical abilities and to create performance opportunities that enhance the educational process, that focus on musical excellence and the national standards for music education while at the same time developing each student’s character through hard work, pride, and discipline and allowing them to learn how to achieve challenging group goals through cooperative efforts, practice, and concern for their fellow band members.

ADDITIONALLY……

To create an environment that enables each student to realize the full potential of his/her musical abilities and to create performance opportunities that enhance the educational process, that focus on musical excellence and the national standards for music education while at the same time developing each student’s character through hard work, pride, and discipline and allowing them to learn how to achieve challenging group goals through cooperative efforts, practice, and concern for their fellow band members.

ADDITIONALLY……

…students will gain…students will gain

A sense of belongingTime management skillsTeamworkDedicationSelf-disciplineCooperationResponsibilityLeadership

A sense of belongingTime management skillsTeamworkDedicationSelf-disciplineCooperationResponsibilityLeadership

COURSESCOURSES CONCERT PROGRAM

Wind EnsembleSymphonic BandConcert BandInstrumental Ensembles

JAZZ PROGRAMJazz Ensemble IJazz Ensemble IIJazz Combo

SMALL ENSEMBLES/CHAMBER MUSICclarinet choir, flute choir, woodwind

quintet, percussion ensembles, duets, trios, quartets

MARCHING BANDBand is a FULL year class. Students must be in

Band both semesters.

CONCERT PROGRAMWind EnsembleSymphonic BandConcert BandInstrumental Ensembles

JAZZ PROGRAMJazz Ensemble IJazz Ensemble IIJazz Combo

SMALL ENSEMBLES/CHAMBER MUSICclarinet choir, flute choir, woodwind

quintet, percussion ensembles, duets, trios, quartets

MARCHING BANDBand is a FULL year class. Students must be in

Band both semesters.

2008-2009 WHAT A YEAR!2008-2009 WHAT A YEAR!

Wind Ensemble qualifies for state and receives Superior rating

Jazz Bands Superior ratings all yearMany participants in Solo and Ensemble and first ever Showcase Night

Future Lancers Concert HUGE success-Look at our numbers next year!

Marching Band qualified all the way through to SEMI-FINALS!

Wind Ensemble qualifies for state and receives Superior rating

Jazz Bands Superior ratings all yearMany participants in Solo and Ensemble and first ever Showcase Night

Future Lancers Concert HUGE success-Look at our numbers next year!

Marching Band qualified all the way through to SEMI-FINALS!

THANK YOUS!THANK YOUS!

Mr. Weston $10,500 for additional marching band

uniforms $16,000 for marching band

instruments Entire administrative team for

their support of our program Current Band Booster Board All PARENTS who helped support

us in ANY way

Mr. Weston $10,500 for additional marching band

uniforms $16,000 for marching band

instruments Entire administrative team for

their support of our program Current Band Booster Board All PARENTS who helped support

us in ANY way

THANK YOUS! Cont.THANK YOUS! Cont.

Mr. Prewett-AMAZING job student teaching

Mr. Singmaster

Mr. Prewett-AMAZING job student teaching

Mr. Singmaster

2009-20102009-2010

Moran Woodwind Quintet-Artists in Residence Nov. 2 and Concert

Other guest artists-concert /jazzConcert and Marching Qualify for State

Work toward purchase of new instruments; music storage unit; lockers; acoustic tiles

AND…..

Moran Woodwind Quintet-Artists in Residence Nov. 2 and Concert

Other guest artists-concert /jazzConcert and Marching Qualify for State

Work toward purchase of new instruments; music storage unit; lockers; acoustic tiles

AND…..

SPRING BREAK TRIP 2010SPRING BREAK TRIP 2010

Gateway ArchAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Field MuseumJohn Hancock Observatory

Art Institute of Chicago

Gateway ArchAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Field MuseumJohn Hancock Observatory

Art Institute of Chicago

Shedd Aquarium

Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago Symphony Blue Man Group Jazz Club Liberty Performance Possible band clinics

Shedd Aquarium

Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago Symphony Blue Man Group Jazz Club Liberty Performance Possible band clinics

TRIP COSTTRIP COST

$850 per personMay 28 $50 deposit dueThis is very important. These deposits determine if the trip will happen or not. (reminder: Marching Band deposit is due May 29-sorry!)

Money in “Trip” account that students raised is still available to apply towards this trip HOWEVER it can not be used for the deposit

$850 per personMay 28 $50 deposit dueThis is very important. These deposits determine if the trip will happen or not. (reminder: Marching Band deposit is due May 29-sorry!)

Money in “Trip” account that students raised is still available to apply towards this trip HOWEVER it can not be used for the deposit

TRIP PAYMENTSTRIP PAYMENTS Here is the payment schedule:

5/28 Deposit $505/28 Refund Guarentee (optional) $758/12 1st Payment $10010/12 2nd Payment $10012/12 3rd Payment $1502/12 Final Payment $350

Once your account is set up through the travel company you can make payments with cash, check, or credit card.

We ask that you stay with or ahead of the payment schedule established. This means you can pay ahead of time if you like.

Here is the payment schedule:5/28 Deposit $505/28 Refund Guarentee (optional) $758/12 1st Payment $10010/12 2nd Payment $10012/12 3rd Payment $1502/12 Final Payment $350

Once your account is set up through the travel company you can make payments with cash, check, or credit card.

We ask that you stay with or ahead of the payment schedule established. This means you can pay ahead of time if you like.

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

EMAIL

BAND BOOSTER WEBSITE

BAND WEBSITE

EMAIL

BAND BOOSTER WEBSITE

BAND WEBSITE

EMAILEMAIL

All schedules Time changes Cancellations (weather)

Auditions times Itineraries Directions Fundraising Performances

All schedules Time changes Cancellations (weather)

Auditions times Itineraries Directions Fundraising Performances

It is very easy to make sure you are on the list

Sign-up tonight!

All parents should be on the list

No more paper itineraries, etc…

It is very easy to make sure you are on the list

Sign-up tonight!

All parents should be on the list

No more paper itineraries, etc…

PARENTS…GET INVOLVED!PARENTS…GET INVOLVED!

We want you to be involvedThe band needs everyone to participate

Spend time with your kidsBe apart of something specialYour kids want you to be thereThey will never admit it

We want you to be involvedThe band needs everyone to participate

Spend time with your kidsBe apart of something specialYour kids want you to be thereThey will never admit it

BUDGETSBUDGETS

Being slashed everywhere-schools no exception

School budget should go up slightlyTrying to get a transportation budget

Good news-Band Program is explodingBad news-keeping up financially is very difficult

Being slashed everywhere-schools no exception

School budget should go up slightlyTrying to get a transportation budget

Good news-Band Program is explodingBad news-keeping up financially is very difficult

NEEDSNEEDS

LOTS Instruments-bassoons, tubas, euphoniums, piccolos

LOCKERSMusic storage systemConductors podium and standNew bandroom/auditorium-but we won’t get into that now

LOTS Instruments-bassoons, tubas, euphoniums, piccolos

LOCKERSMusic storage systemConductors podium and standNew bandroom/auditorium-but we won’t get into that now

SMALLER NEEDSSMALLER NEEDS

Boxes of TissuesRolls of Paper Towels

Batteries-9 volt, AA, AAAElectric Pencil Sharpener

Envelopes-Legal & Letter SizePens and Pencils

Paper ClipsFile Folders-letter size

Ink Cartridges-HP 56

Boxes of TissuesRolls of Paper Towels

Batteries-9 volt, AA, AAAElectric Pencil Sharpener

Envelopes-Legal & Letter SizePens and Pencils

Paper ClipsFile Folders-letter size

Ink Cartridges-HP 56

FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISING

Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)

Scrapbooking EventsAir Force ConcesssionsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)

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Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)

Scrapbooking EventsAir Force ConcesssionsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

QUESTIONS?

MARCHING BAND 2009 STILL TO COME!

QUESTIONS?

MARCHING BAND 2009 STILL TO COME!

MARCHING BAND2009

MARCHING BAND2009

2009 MARCHING BAND STAFF2009 MARCHING BAND STAFF

Genice Matzke-Director

David Hurd-Visual Design/Marching

Leslie Williams-Color Guard

Genice Matzke-Director

David Hurd-Visual Design/Marching

Leslie Williams-Color Guard

MARCHING BAND STUDENT LEADERSMARCHING BAND STUDENT LEADERS

DRUM MAJORSRyan McManusClint Popineau

DRUM MAJORSRyan McManusClint Popineau

SECTION LEADERSSECTION LEADERSFLUTES

Julia AtwoodNicole Stoltzfus

CLARINETSJordan CamachoStephanie Hines

ALTO SAXESTanner Locke

TENOR SAXESChase Leftwich

TRUMPETSSean CastellanoKyle Baker

FLUTESJulia AtwoodNicole Stoltzfus

CLARINETSJordan CamachoStephanie Hines

ALTO SAXESTanner Locke

TENOR SAXESChase Leftwich

TRUMPETSSean CastellanoKyle Baker

MELLOPHONESKaren Rooks

TROMBONESMatt Ashton

BARITONESJustin Nelson

TUBASJeremiah McReynolds

DRUMLINEBATTERY Zach TaggartPIT Abi Thomas

COLOR GUARDSami Lietz

MELLOPHONESKaren Rooks

TROMBONESMatt Ashton

BARITONESJustin Nelson

TUBASJeremiah McReynolds

DRUMLINEBATTERY Zach TaggartPIT Abi Thomas

COLOR GUARDSami Lietz

MINI CAMPMINI CAMP

May 28-Thursday9am-4pm

*Practice Music*Marching Fundamentals

*Get to know your section

*Have some FUN!

May 28-Thursday9am-4pm

*Practice Music*Marching Fundamentals

*Get to know your section

*Have some FUN!

May 29-Friday10am-4pm

*Similar to Thursday*Make a FIRM commitment

*Info Packets Due*4-6pm

POOL PARTY!!!*6pm-???FAMILY BBQ & FUN

May 29-Friday10am-4pm

*Similar to Thursday*Make a FIRM commitment

*Info Packets Due*4-6pm

POOL PARTY!!!*6pm-???FAMILY BBQ & FUN

SUMMERSUMMER1. Be a Kid2. Have Fun3. Mind your Parents4. Stay our of Trouble (refer to #3)5. Have a Slurpie6. Go on Vacation7. Pick up a New Hobby8. Spend Some TIME with your INSTRUMENT

(regularly)9. Hang Out with your Section10. A few Sectionals will be Scheduled11. Start to memorize your music12. CALL your Section Leader if you are having

trouble on a specific part or if you have any questions

13. Refer to #3 (seriously)

1. Be a Kid2. Have Fun3. Mind your Parents4. Stay our of Trouble (refer to #3)5. Have a Slurpie6. Go on Vacation7. Pick up a New Hobby8. Spend Some TIME with your INSTRUMENT

(regularly)9. Hang Out with your Section10. A few Sectionals will be Scheduled11. Start to memorize your music12. CALL your Section Leader if you are having

trouble on a specific part or if you have any questions

13. Refer to #3 (seriously)

MARCHING BAND CAMPJULY 27-31 (times

vary)

MARCHING BAND CAMPJULY 27-31 (times

vary)Start Learning the ShowMore Marching BasicsStarting to Play the Music Really WellMemorize Music and some of showHave fun with new and old friendsMom and Dad watch run through on Friday Evening

They can’t believe how good we are getting!

Start Learning the ShowMore Marching BasicsStarting to Play the Music Really WellMemorize Music and some of showHave fun with new and old friendsMom and Dad watch run through on Friday Evening

They can’t believe how good we are getting!

AUGUST MINI CAMPAugust 10 & August 11

AUGUST MINI CAMPAugust 10 & August 11

4-8:30pmWe will learn A LOT of drill these two days

We will run sectionals both days

Monday-August 17-First day of SCHOOL

*We will have our first Monday Night Rehearsal

4-8:30pmWe will learn A LOT of drill these two days

We will run sectionals both days

Monday-August 17-First day of SCHOOL

*We will have our first Monday Night Rehearsal

Once School BeginsOnce School Begins

Daily PRACTICE on your instrument

Daily practice during 3rd hour

Some practices will go into lunch-bring a sack lunch on these days

Daily PRACTICE on your instrument

Daily practice during 3rd hour

Some practices will go into lunch-bring a sack lunch on these days

Mondays are our big day

Having sectionals from 2:30-4:30 is a great idea

Hint: Order Pizza for dinner

Rehearse from 6-8:30pm

Mondays are our big day

Having sectionals from 2:30-4:30 is a great idea

Hint: Order Pizza for dinner

Rehearse from 6-8:30pm

SATURDAYSSATURDAYS

We have two Saturday rehearsals:

August 29 March-a-thon8:30am-5pm

Sept. 12 Rehearsal9am-1pm

We have two Saturday rehearsals:

August 29 March-a-thon8:30am-5pm

Sept. 12 Rehearsal9am-1pm

PERFORMANCESPERFORMANCES

All home football gamesPomona Invitational-Oct 3Arapahoe Invitational-Oct 10Regionals-Oct 14Quarter Finals-Oct 23Semi Finals and Finals-Oct 24

(we could possibly go to Douglas County Invitational-Oct 17)

All home football gamesPomona Invitational-Oct 3Arapahoe Invitational-Oct 10Regionals-Oct 14Quarter Finals-Oct 23Semi Finals and Finals-Oct 24

(we could possibly go to Douglas County Invitational-Oct 17)

POLICIES/PROCEDURESPOLICIES/PROCEDURES

Firm commitment at the end of mini camp

Strong commitment to attend rehearsals

Band camp is mandatory All performances are mandatory Group success is dependent upon all individuals

Students may be pulled from the show if they miss rehearsals and/or are not prepared

Firm commitment at the end of mini camp

Strong commitment to attend rehearsals

Band camp is mandatory All performances are mandatory Group success is dependent upon all individuals

Students may be pulled from the show if they miss rehearsals and/or are not prepared

POLICIES/PROCEDURES CONTINUED

POLICIES/PROCEDURES CONTINUED

We expect students to display excellent character at all times

Especially when we travelThis is just a quick overviewThe entire handbook is available the first day of school

We expect students to display excellent character at all times

Especially when we travelThis is just a quick overviewThe entire handbook is available the first day of school

WHAT WILL MY CHILD GAIN? WHAT WILL MY CHILD GAIN?

An exciting worthwhile experienceTremendous personal growthHard workDelayed gratificationA powerful sense of accomplishment

Pride

An exciting worthwhile experienceTremendous personal growthHard workDelayed gratificationA powerful sense of accomplishment

Pride

FINANCIAL COMITTMENTFINANCIAL COMITTMENT

*$200 Participation Fee$50 non-refundable deposit

due by May 29 (last day of mini camp)

*Remaining $150 due by July 31-last day of Band Camp

*$35 Student Enrichment Fee-due at registration (Aug 10 & 11)

*$200 Participation Fee$50 non-refundable deposit

due by May 29 (last day of mini camp)

*Remaining $150 due by July 31-last day of Band Camp

*$35 Student Enrichment Fee-due at registration (Aug 10 & 11)

FINANCIAL COMMITMENTFINANCIAL COMMITMENT

Equipment/suppliesMarching shoes (approx. $40)

Gloves (2 pair $4 each)Reeds, sticks, accessoriesSun screen, water bottleAthletic shoes

Equipment/suppliesMarching shoes (approx. $40)

Gloves (2 pair $4 each)Reeds, sticks, accessoriesSun screen, water bottleAthletic shoes

WHAT ARE WE PAYING FOR?WHAT ARE WE PAYING FOR?

*Drill for the show $5,000*Show music $2400*Buses and equipment trucks to festivals $3,500*Instructors (color guard, percussion, clinicians) $6000

*Equipment repairs, misc. expenses $2,000*Show T-shirts $1,200*Uniforms - repairs, cleaning, supplies, etc.-$1500

*Color guard / percussion supplies $5,000*Miscellaneous repairs, supplies, etc… $2,000

And we need instruments and other equipment which will run into the thousands of dollars

*Drill for the show $5,000*Show music $2400*Buses and equipment trucks to festivals $3,500*Instructors (color guard, percussion, clinicians) $6000

*Equipment repairs, misc. expenses $2,000*Show T-shirts $1,200*Uniforms - repairs, cleaning, supplies, etc.-$1500

*Color guard / percussion supplies $5,000*Miscellaneous repairs, supplies, etc… $2,000

And we need instruments and other equipment which will run into the thousands of dollars

HOW DO I DO THAT?HOW DO I DO THAT?

We do not want expense to be a part of your decision to not be in band

Our band is committed to making sure everyone can participate

We never want to raise our fee over $250

In order for that to happen we need your help fundraising

We do not want expense to be a part of your decision to not be in band

Our band is committed to making sure everyone can participate

We never want to raise our fee over $250

In order for that to happen we need your help fundraising

FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISING

Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)

Scrapbooking EventsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)

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Entertainment books Frozen Food SalesMarch - A - Thon (please help your child turn in at least 10 addresses)

Scrapbooking EventsJazz Band Dinner Dances (even if you child is not in jazz band attend this amazing event and help support the program)

AND… Scrip