2018 Summer Newsletter

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1 2018 Summer Newsletter Welcome to Marching Mizzou Marching Mizzou: On behalf of Dr. Brian Silvey, Director of Bands, and Dr. Pete Zambito, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands, congratulations and welcome to the 133rd edition of Marching Mizzou. You have made a brilliant choice to not only attend Mizzou, but become a member of Marching Mizzou, a time-honored Mizzou tradition that is very special to our campus. What an honor it is for you to join us! At the core of Marching Mizzou is a long-standing tradition of excellence. With an incredibly successful season last fall we have catapulted ourselves out of a few years of transition and are ready to continue to build upon the solid foundation that was laid as we enter the future and a new era of our history. Returning members, thank you. Thank you for pushing Marching Mizzou forward with us and for all that you gave last year to ensure a successful season and a new direction for this ensemble. New members, welcome. Welcome to an organization that will change your life and define your collegiate experience at Mizzou. As you read through our 2018 Marching Mizzou Summer Newsletter and prepare for Band Camp in August and our coming season, please note our effort to go green by not only bringing this letter to you electronically, but also moving our Marching Mizzou registration process online. We ask that you complete your Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form via the links below by Friday, July 13. This registration is only with our Band Office and to help us prepare for the fall season. On page 4 you will find information about how to register for the course, which can be done through New Members: QL0KA/viewform Returning Members: Z_ltFU5M8Q/viewform Prepare now and come to campus filled with Tiger spirit and ready to work hard. See you in August! Go Tigers! Amy M. Knopps, DMA Associate Director of Bands Director of Athletic Bands knoppsa@missouri.edu

2 A Message from your 2018 Marching Mizzou Drum Majors Hello New and Returning Members, We hope you are having a great summer and are excited about the 2018 marching season! It is time to gear up your excitement about being a part of the largest student organization on campus. Marching Mizzou is comprised of a diverse group of individuals who come together as one to express our love for music, entertain our audiences, and uphold Mizzou traditions. As members of The Best Band in the Land, we combine quality musicianship and unmatched dedication with our Tiger pride. For new members, Band Camp will be an exposure to the culture of our historic organization, as well as a welcoming into our Marching Mizzou family. Enjoy the rest of your summer and come prepared for everything Marching Mizzou has to offer you this season. Please feel free to contact the Marching Mizzou Leadership Team (drum majors and section leaders) with any questions, comments, or concerns you might have before the season begins. Our names and addresses are listed below. We are here for you and look forward to seeing you in August. MIZ! Jake Hiley, Tim O Sullivan, Jasmine Pool, and Hunter Willow 2018 Marching Mizzou Drum Majors 2018 Marching Mizzou Instructional Staff Dr. Amy M. Knopps, Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands Dr. Pete Zambito, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands Clif Walker, Director, Mizzou Drumline Jayme Simmons, Color Guard Instructor Christina Thalbuber, Director, Ionic Winter Guard Greg Crocker and Brandt Crocker, Voices of Marching Mizzou Clayton Carter, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Assistant Director of Mizzou Drumline Carlot Dorvé, Graduate Teaching Assistant Ryan Matejek, Graduate Teaching Assistant Brad Regier, Graduate Teaching Assistant Alec Scherer, Graduate Teaching Assistant 2018 Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Drum Major Jake Hiley Tim O Sullivan Jasmine Pool Hunter Willow Piccolo Talya Cohen Chloe Maltagliati jthqmb@mail.missouri.edu osullivant@mail.missouri.edu jbprkf@mail.missouri.edu hmw53f@mail.missouri.edu trc2nf@mail.missouri.edu cmmzpd@mail.missouri.edu 2

3 2018 Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Clarinet Junie Haux Maddy Place Alto Saxophone Clayton Johnson Dylan Lade Keisha Rush Tenor Saxophone Kim Abrams Andrew Warbritton Mellophone Geoffrey Tibbles Jason Weinzierl Trumpet Samantha Barry Rachel Grayson Daniel Kvist Piper Stow Trombone Matthew Sinquefield Molly White Baritone Collin Burns Gannon Rushall Sousaphone Kevin Davis Grant Runde Drumline Jacob Mozer, Snare Clark Walcott, Tenors Chris Bigge, Bass Drum Alyssa Henzler, Cymbals Mini Mizzou Drum Set Matt Hudson Color Guard Jasmyne Tyler Athletic Band Librarian Logan Garton

4 2018 Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Coordinator of Special Projects Matthew Reitman Musicianship and Movement Committee Chair Logan Garton Policies and Procedures Committee Chair Hunter Willow Recruitment and Outreach Committee Chair Jake Hiley Technology and Communications Committee Co-Chairs Collin Burns Matthew Reitman Tau Beta Sigma Uniform Chairs and Uniform Committee Talya Cohen Chloe Maltagliati Maggie Resor Sara Russo Rachel Slabaugh Course Registration, Insurance, & Fall Semester Rehearsal Schedule Members of Marching Mizzou must enroll in either course MUS_ENS 1841, Sec 12, Class #55551, for credit (in state students) or MUS_ENS 1841, Section 14, Class #56556, zero-credit, (out-of-state students) to participate in Marching Mizzou. A consent number is required for enrollment and may be obtained from the Band Office in person, over the phone ( ), or by ing MUASBands@missouri.edu. Consent numbers are available all summer and for all new members they were either ed to you prior to your Summer Welcome orientation date or given to you at the completion of your successful audition into Marching Mizzou. If you misplaced your permission number simply contact us and we will assist you. Per the University of Missouri and School of Music policy, all Marching Mizzou members must provide proof of insurance; otherwise, you will not be allowed to participate in any Marching Mizzou activity. Please provide the requested information on the Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form as we will keep it on file in the Band Office in the event you require medical attention. If you do not have health insurance, student insurance is available through the Student Health Center. Log on to or call for more information. For all members of Marching Mizzou - If you choose to enroll for credit, you will receive a $250 scholarship that is intended to help offset the cost of the one-hour course credit. If you are enrolled in two music ensembles in a semester, you will receive a total scholarship of $500. If you are enrolled in three music ensembles in a semester, you will receive a total scholarship of $650. It is important to note that if you enroll for zero-credit, then you will NOT receive a scholarship. It is strongly encouraged that out-of-state members enroll in the zero-credit option, as the out-of-state credit hour cost is considerably higher than $250. In addition to these scholarship opportunities at the end of this newsletter are applications for the Joan Dalzell Savage Memorial Scholarship and the Don Flora Scholarship. Other merit-based scholarships are available and will be awarded at the close of the season and in the spring semester. 4

5 Students not enrolled in Marching Mizzou will not be allowed to participate in any Marching Mizzou related activity so please take care of your enrollment as soon as possible. Fall semester rehearsals take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:15 6:00PM. (Drumline 4:00 6:00PM.). Additionally, every section of the band may have 1-2 required sectionals each week from 3:30 4:00PM, or as otherwise arranged, as determined by the section leaders. Each section will determine its own sectional day(s). Finally, the posting of all music, important documents, announcements, and grades will all be done on Canvas this year, so you must enroll PRIOR to the start of band camp to be able to access these materials. Band Camp Arrival & Schedule A tentative 2018 Band Camp schedule is located starting on page 5 of this newsletter, but note the following assigned dates of arrival for the start of Band Camp. *Friday, August 10 Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Sunday, August 12 Drumline, Color Guard, Feature Twirlers, and New Members Monday, August 13 Returning Members *You will need to arrange your own housing on Friday and Saturday as the residence halls do not open until Sunday, August 12. Band Camp is REQUIRED for participation in Marching Mizzou so please read the Band Camp schedule carefully and prepare yourself accordingly for all scheduled events that week. Please notify Dr. Knopps at knoppsa@missouri.edu if you are marching with a Drum Corps this summer so we can note that and plan for your late arrival once finals conclude in Indianapolis, Indiana. All drum corps members are expected to be in attendance as soon as possible following the completion of DCI Finals on Saturday, August 11. If you are participating in Sorority Rush, which runs concurrently with our Band Camp, be aware there is an alternative rush schedule for Marching Mizzou members. The Band Office and the Office of Greek Life jointly prepared this special schedule to maximize your participation in both events in the week prior to the start of classes. Please indicate on your Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form if you are participating in Sorority Rush. If you have any questions regarding the schedule do not hesitate to contact the Band Office at (573) or via at MUASBands@missouri.edu. Finally, prepare yourself for another hot and humid mid-missouri summer. If you have been working indoors all summer, you need to begin acclimating yourself to the Missouri heat and humidity so please begin to spend some time outdoors in the weeks leading up to Band Camp. To ensure your comfort during Band Camp BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), hat/visor, sunglasses, water bottle, loose comfortable clothing, athletic shoes, etc. Midriffs or sports bras without a tank top overlay are not allowed during rehearsal. Athletic shoes or jazz shoes are our required footwear during all outdoor rehearsals. Band Camp Schedule The following is our anticipated Band Camp schedule. An updated schedule will be distributed at the beginning of Band Camp. All times and locations are subject to change based on inclement weather and availability. Friday, August 10 6:30PM Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Retreat (201 Loeb Hall) 8:30PM Dismissed 5

6 Saturday, August 11 9:00AM Graduate Teaching Assistants and Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Retreat (201 Loeb Hall) 12:00PM Lunch (provided at Loeb Hall) 1:30PM Graduate Teaching Assistants and Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Retreat (201 Loeb Hall) 5:00PM Dinner (provided at Loeb Hall) 6:30PM Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Retreat (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 8:30PM Dismissed Sunday, August 12 9:00AM Drumline, Color Guard, Feature Twirlers, & New Members Residence Hall Move-In Report to the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse First for Check-In, then to your Assigned Residence Hall. 12:00PM Lunch (on your own) 1:30PM Graduate Teaching Assistants and Marching Mizzou Leadership Team Retreat (201 Loeb Hall) Drumline, Color Guard, & Feature Twirlers Rehearsal (Loeb Hall, Peace Park, & Stankowski) 5:00PM Dinner (on your own) 6:00PM Optional Band Family Informational Meeting (Jesse Auditorium) 7:00PM Marching Mizzou Registration and Instrument Check Out for all New Members General Meeting for all New Members (Jesse Auditorium) Drumline, Color Guard, and Feature Twirlers Rehearsal (Loeb Hall & Peace Park) 9:00PM New Members Dismissed to Tiger Stripe Ice Cream Social (Francis Quadrangle) Sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Monday, August 13 7:45AM Breakfast (Provided at the Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 8:30AM Rehearsal M2 LT, Drumline, Color Guard, Feature Twirlers, and New Members (M2 Practice Field 9:00AM Returning Member Residence Hall Move-In Report directly to your assigned Residence Hall for Check-In 11:30AM Lunch (Provided for Drumline, Color Guard, Feature Twirlers, and New Members) Marching Mizzou Uniform Fittings for Trumpets at the U-Room in the Hearnes Center 1:00PM Marching Mizzou Registration and Instrument Check Out for all Returning Members (Jesse Auditorium 2:00PM General Meeting for all Members Part I (Jesse Auditorium) 3:30PM Sectionals and WW & Brass Part Assignment Auditions (Various Locations on Campus; TBA) 5:00PM Dinner (Provided at Loeb Hall) 6:30PM General Meeting for all Members Part II (Jesse Auditorium) Marching Mizzou Membership Handbook and Course Syllabus 8:30PM Dismissed 8:45PM Marching Mizzou Uniform Fittings for Drumline and Tenor Saxophones at the U-Room in the Hearnes Center Tuesday, August 14 7:45AM Breakfast (Provided at the Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 8:30AM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 11:30AM Lunch (Provided at the Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 11:45AM Marching Mizzou Uniform Fittings for Alto Saxophones and Piccolos at the U-Room in the Hearnes Center 2:00PM Sectionals (Various Locations on Campus; TBA) 3:30PM Woodwinds, Brass, and Drumline Music Rehearsal (Jesse Auditorium) Color Guard and Feature Twirler Sectional (Peace Park & Stankowski) 5:00PM Dinner (Provided at Loeb Hall) 6:30PM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 8:30PM Dismissed 8:45PM M2 Pool Party at Mizzou Rec Center in the Tiger Grotto/50 Meter Pool (9:00p.m.-10:30p.m.) Sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma 6

7 Wednesday, August 15 8:30AM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 11:30AM Lunch (on your own) 11:45AM Marching Mizzou Uniform Fittings for Clarinets and Guard at the U-Room in the Hearnes Center 2:00PM Sectionals (Various Locations on Campus; TBA) 3:30PM Woodwinds, Brass, and Drumline Music Rehearsal (Jesse Auditorium) Color Guard and Feature Twirler Sectional (Peace Park & Stankowski) 5:00PM Dinner (on your own) TBA Performance at Freshman Welcome (M2LT plus others as needed) Thursday, August 16 8:30AM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 11:30AM Lunch 11:45AM Marching Mizzou Uniform Fittings for Trombones and Sousaphones at the U-Room in the Hearnes Center 2:00PM Sectionals & Mini Mizzou Auditions (Various Locations on Campus; TBA) 3:30PM Woodwinds, Brass, and Drumline Music Rehearsal (Jesse Auditorium) Color Guard and Feature Twirler Sectional (Peace Park & Stankowski) 5:00PM Dinner (on your own) 5:15PM Marching Mizzou Uniform Fittings for Mellophones, Baritones, and Drum Majors at the U-Room in the Hearnes Center 6:30PM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 8:30PM Dismissed 8:45PM M2 Uniform Pick Up at the U-Room in the Hearnes Center (until 9:30PM) Friday, August 17 Large Ensemble Auditions from 12:00-8:30PM 8:15AM U-Room Open for Uniform Pick Up 9:00AM Individual Pictures (Location TBA) followed by a Group Picture on the Francis Quadrangle Please return your uniform to the U-Room no later than 12:30PM directly following the pictures 11:30AM Lunch (on your own) 2:00PM Woodwinds, Brass, and Drumline Music Rehearsal (Jesse Auditorium) Color Guard and Feature Twirler Sectional (Peace Park & Stankowski) 5:00PM Dinner (on your own) 6:30PM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 8:30PM Dismissed Saturday, August 18 8:30AM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 11:30AM Lunch (on your own) 12:45PM Intro to Citizenship at Mizzou Course for Freshmen Students (until 1:45PM) 2:00PM M2 Skit Practice and Performance Dress Rehearsal (Missouri Theatre) 3:30PM Concert on the Quad Dress Rehearsal with the Golden Girls 5:00PM Dinner (on your own) 6:30PM Full Band Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 8:30PM Dismissed Sunday, August 19 School of Music New Undergraduate Student Orientation from 12:00PM.-2:00PM 2:00PM Marching Mizzou Skit Performances & Band Camp Awards (Jesse Auditorium) 3:30PM Concert on the Quad Dress Rehearsal 5:00PM Picnic Dinner Provided by the Marching Mizzou Alumni Band (Loeb Hall Lawn) 5:45PM Marching Mizzou Leadership Team and New Members to Tiger Walk 6:45PM 13 th Annual Concert on the Quad (Casual Uniform) 7

8 Monday, August 20 Classes begin Tuesday, August 21 Regular class rehearsals from 4:15PM-6:00PM begin and run Tuesday-Friday each week. Approved Rush Schedule The following schedule is the approved rush schedule for all women in Marching Mizzou who are participants of Sorority Rush or are returning members of a sorority. This represents what we believe to be a very generous compromise that should allow women to participate in both activities. Keep in mind that Marching Mizzou is an academic class that requires certain considerations over non-academic activities; however, we feel involvement in Greek Life is important and adds to the overall college experience. It must be understood from the outset that anyone following this schedule may be assigned as an alternate until such time when a spot becomes available or the person earns back their spot in the Pre-Game block. This decision has been made, not to penalize anyone for being an active and contributing member of campus life, but rather to ensure the integrity of the discipline required for Marching Mizzou to reach the highest standards of performance. Sunday, August 12, :00PM Attend Marching Mizzou General Meeting II (Jesse Auditorium) Monday, August 13, 2018 Attend all Marching Mizzou rehearsals Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Attend all Marching Mizzou rehearsals Wednesday, August 15, :30 11:30AM Marching Mizzou Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) Thursday, August 16, :30 11:30AM Marching Mizzou Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) Friday, August 17, :00PM Sectionals 3:30 5:00PM Marching Mizzou Music Rehearsal (Jesse Auditorium) 6:30 8:30PM Marching Mizzou Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) Saturday, August 18, :30 11:30AM Marching Mizzou Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) 6:30 8:30PM Marching Mizzou Rehearsal (Marching Mizzou Practice Field) Sunday, August 19, :30PM Concert on the Quad Dress Rehearsal 5:00PM Picnic Dinner Provided by the Marching Mizzou Alumni Band (Loeb Hall Lawn) 5:45PM Marching Mizzou Leadership Team and New Members to Tiger Walk 6:45PM 13 th Annual Concert on the Quad (Casual Uniform) If you are unable to commit to the above compromised schedule, you must discuss this with Dr. Knopps as soon as possible. For additional information, please contact Dr. Amy M. Knopps, Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands ( ) or the Pan-Hellenic Council ( ). 8

9 Residence Hall Move-In Process If you have signed a residence hall contract for the fall, you need to provide the requested information on the Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form so the Band Office can communicate to the Residence Hall Staff that you will be moving into your residence early because of your required attendance at Band Camp. Note that University Bands will pay the $18.25 charge per night for your room until the residence halls officially open for the fall. All New Members, Drumline, Color Guard, and Feature Twirlers members may begin the residence hall check in process beginning at 9:00AM on Sunday, August 12. New this year is a centralized location for this process. Please proceed to the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse, located at 600 E. Stadium Blvd, to check-in and obtain your residence hall key. From there you will proceed to your assigned residence hall to complete your move-in process. Your first rehearsal begins at 1:30PM at Loeb Hall. As we receive further details regarding this process we will update this newsletter online as well as those students registered for the course. All Returning Members may begin the residence hall check in process beginning at 9:00AM on Monday, August 13. For returning members, your check-in process will NOT be centralized as previously described with our New Members, Drumline, Color Guard, and Feature Twirlers. You may proceed directly to your assigned residence hall for your check-in and move-in process. Note your Marching Mizzou Registration and Instrument Check Out begins in Jesse Hall at 1PM prior to the first General Meeting for all members at 2PM. Again, as we receive further details regarding this process we will update this newsletter online as well as those students registered for the course. As a reminder, if you do not complete your Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form we CANNOT reserve and pay for your residence hall room and YOU will incur the total cost of your room during Band Camp. Your Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form must be submitted NO LATER than Friday, July 13 with this information. New Members & University-Owned Instruments New Members will report to Jesse Auditorium at 7:00PM on Sunday, August 12 for your New Member Marching Mizzou Registration and Instrument Check-Out as well as an introductory meeting where you will be formally introduced to Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Amy M. Knopps, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Pete Zambito, our Graduate Students, and the Marching Mizzou Leadership Team. Prior to the General Meeting for all New Members, Dr. Knopps and Dr. Zambito will host an optional Band Family Meeting at 6:00PM in Jesse Auditorium. Note this is optional for you and your Band Family, but highly encouraged for you and your band families to attend so they can receive information about Band Camp, the upcoming season, and have the opportunity to ask any questions about your participation in Marching Mizzou this fall. The purpose of the General Meeting for New Members is to welcome you to campus and Marching Mizzou, go over information regarding Band Camp and the upcoming season, and to explain what is expected of you as a member of Marching Mizzou. No instruments or equipment are needed at this meeting; however, those students using university-owned instruments or equipment will pick up their instruments at this meeting. To reserve an instrument please indicate what you need on the Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form. Every instrumentalist of Marching Mizzou will be provided with a university-owned instrument, flip folder, lyre (as needed), and two pairs of white practice gloves that woodwind and brass members are required to wear at all rehearsals. After exhausting your two provided pairs, students must purchase replacement white gloves on their own from the Band Office or at the Practice Field from one of our Graduate Students for $3.00. In addition, Marching Mizzou does NOT furnish nor sell reeds, valve oil, or grease, so please come prepared with those items as needed for your instrument. 9

10 Part Assignment Auditions Part assignment auditions will take place on Monday, August 13. You will be asked to play Every True Son and Fight Tiger from memory. You have the option of playing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part, as applicable, for your audition. Our Traditional Music, that includes these selections, can be found online at the following link: Please come to camp ready to audition with your music memorized. We also encourage you to work ahead and completely memorize ALL of our Traditional Music as it will make for a much easier transition as we begin to learn our Pre-Game Show at Band Camp. With your Marching Mizzou Traditional Music under your fingers, you can then put your attention on our first halftime show music, which must also be memorized in preparation for the first game on Saturday, September 1, and our stands tunes, which do not require memorization. Returning Members, you are welcome to audition on the part you played last year, but note you may be moved to a different part to appropriately balance the section. If you have any questions regarding these auditions, please call the Band Office at (573) or via at MUASBands@missouri.edu or contact your section leader. Best of luck! Marching Mizzou Cost Coverage & Flip Folders Marching Mizzou covers the cost of your instruments/equipment, two pairs of practice gloves, one pair of black performance gloves, flip folder, lyre, music, access to drill charts, game day meals, uniform cleaning costs, official travel, and our annual end of season Band Banquet. All members, however, must purchase their own marching shoes ($35.00) (Winds and Drumline; Color Guard and Feature Twirler priced separately) and any replacement clothing and equipment items that may be needed. Students are, however, financially responsible for any damage or lost instruments, uniforms, and/or equipment. Marching Mizzou uses flip folders in rehearsal and in the stands at games for music. All wind players will be issued a flip folder at the beginning of Band Camp. It is expected that each player maintains an organized folder all season to help keep the music in good shape so that playing music in our rehearsals and in the stands, is more efficient. Marching Mizzou Shirts, Ball Caps, Sunglasses, and Water Bottles All NEW Marching Mizzou members will receive a Marching Mizzou polo, dry fit t-shirt (to wear underneath the uniform), ball cap, sunglasses, and water bottles at NO CHARGE. These items are yours to keep for the duration of your time in Marching Mizzou. Returning Members will receive a Marching Mizzou polo and ball cap at NO CHARGE as we are updating the designs of these items and both will be new to you. The Marching Mizzou dry-fit t-shirt, sunglasses, and water bottle designs have remained the same, therefore, you will not receive these new items. You may, however, purchase these items if any of yours need to be replaced. Polo shirts are available in both feminine and masculine cuts. Please indicate your needs on the Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form and forward payment for these items to the Band Office. Ball caps will be used in the stands during games and used as an official uniform piece, therefore, all ball caps must be treated as part of your uniform and with you during all performances. In the event of cold weather an official Marching Mizzou winter hat will be issued and utilized in the stands as an official uniform piece. For Color Guard and Feature Twirlers you will be issued a headband. It is required that all members (except Color Guard and Feature Twirlers) wear their Marching Mizzou official dry fit t-shirt under their uniform at every performance in order to present a uniform appearance when uniform coats are removed. 10

11 Currently our Casual Uniform for Marching Mizzou consists of the Marching Mizzou polo, ball cap, a pair of LONG khaki colored shorts, or a pair of khaki colored pants (shorts or pants will be determined by the Directors prior to the performance, but note you must purchase BOTH on your own), and athletic shoes. As discussed, this is to create a sharp, uniform look across the ensemble during performances, travel, etc. Our first performance in this uniform will be on Sunday, August 19, at our annual Concert on the Quad. Alternatively, throughout the rest of the season in the event of extreme temperatures for the comfort and safety of our students we utilize this uniform as an alternative to the formal Marching Mizzou uniform. Uniform Fitting, Check Out, and Shoes Uniform fitting and checkout will take place during Band Camp by our Tau Beta Sigma Uniform Chairs and a specific schedule for this process will be discussed at the beginning of Band Camp. In addition to your assigned uniform all woodwind and brass players must wear black gloves (clarinets may cut out the fingertips as needed). Note that you will not be issued your uniform until all fees have been paid. In preparation for new uniforms this fall we are moving away from the previously utilized Dinkle formal patent leather style band shoe to the black Super Drillmasters in order to match our new uniforms and provide extended comfort to our members. In order to match the clean and sharp appearance of our uniforms, both old and new, and for uniformity across the ensemble, all wind and drumline members of Marching Mizzou must wear these new shoes. The $35.00 price has been made available exclusively to Marching Mizzou through Stanbury Uniforms (the manufacturer of our uniforms). Sizing for these shoes will take place alongside uniform checkout during Band Camp. Note that all wind and drumline members must wear long black athletic socks (absolutely NO ankle socks) with their band shoes. Seniors in your last year of Marching Mizzou, because you will only utilize this shoe for one season, Marching Mizzou will cover this cost of your marching shoes. All other students must purchase on their own. Mini Mizzou Mini Mizzou represents the absolute best from Marching Mizzou. It is the athletic pep band that performs at selected away football games, all home men s and women s basketball games as well as all home volleyball matches, in addition to post season travel at the SEC and NCAA levels for all three teams, and various other athletic and campus events as requested and approved by Dr. Amy M. Knopps, Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands. All travel is paid for by the University of Missouri or NCAA. In the fall, Mini Mizzou is split evenly to form the Mini Mizzou Black Band and the Mini Mizzou Gold Band that rotates performance responsibilities throughout the fall semester and over breaks until the start of the spring semester. At the end of November all Mini Mizzou members will re-audition for placement into the Mini Mizzou Men s Band and Mini Mizzou Women s Band who perform for the Men s Basketball and Women s Basketball games respectively as well as other campus and community events. Membership is open to all members of Marching Mizzou, regardless of seniority or experience. Auditions for Mini Mizzou will take place during Band Camp and will consist of Every True Son and Fight Tiger. Similar to the part assignment auditions, you must perform these selections from memory. More information about Mini Mizzou will be provided at the beginning of camp. Every member is strongly encouraged to audition for this special group. Concert Band Auditions Auditions for all concert ensembles will be held on Friday, August 17. Sign-up sheets and specific audition materials will be posted in the lobby of Loeb Hall the week before classes begin. All information pertaining to concert ensemble auditions and audition materials can be downloaded directly from the School of Music website: 11

12 Potential Wind Ensemble Students: The Wind Ensemble will be touring Austria and Prague from May 21 May 30, The tour cost is approximately $2,500 dollars, with the first payment of $500 being due on Tuesday, September 4. Please be aware that if you are chosen for this ensemble and want to attend the tour that you will be financially responsible for making payments over the course of the school year. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Brian Silvey, Director of Bands, at Performance Schedule The following is our anticipated performance schedule for the academic year. An updated schedule will be distributed at the beginning of Band Camp. All dates are subject to change. All performances are required of the course and are viewed as examinations of the course. Sunday, August 19 Saturday, September 1 Saturday, September 8 Saturday, September 15 Saturday, September 22 Saturday, October 20 Saturday, October 27 Saturday, November 10 Saturday, November 17 Friday, November 23 Saturday, December 1 Sunday, December 9 December-January Saturday, April 13 Concert on the Quad, 6:45PM, Francis Quadrangle Mizzou vs. UT-Martin, 3:00PM, Memorial Stadium Mizzou vs. Wyoming, Band Day, 6:00PM, Memorial Stadium Mizzou Drumline Exhibition Performance at Drummit at the Summit, Lee s Summit High School, 5:00PM Mizzou vs. Georgia, Family Weekend, TBA, Memorial Stadium See page 16 for additional details about Family Weekend Mizzou Homecoming Parade, Morning, Mizzou Campus & Downtown Mizzou vs. Memphis, Homecoming, TBA, Memorial Stadium Mizzou vs. Kentucky, TBA, Memorial Stadium Mizzou vs. Vanderbilt, Military Appreciation, TBA, Memorial Stadium Tennessee (Mini Mizzou Trip Friday-Sunday) Mizzou vs. Arkansas, Senior Day, TBA, Memorial Stadium Note this performance is at the end Thanksgiving Break so please adjust any travel plans accordingly to ensure an arrival back to campus on Thursday evening in preparation for the game on Friday. SEC Football Championship, TBA, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA Marching Mizzou Banquet, 6:00PM, Peachtree Banquet Center Possible Post-Season Bowl Games (see below) Spring Game, TBA, Memorial Stadium Post-Season Possible Bowl Game Performances Below is a listing of possible post-season bowl game performances with Southeastern Conference and BCS Championship tie-ins. Attendance is required for the bowl game so please do not plan family events during this time until our bowl game travel is confirmed. Please allow for at least two days prior and one day after each published game for travel to and from the bowl game experience. December 21, 2018 Birmingham Bowl Birmingham, AL December 26, 2018 Walk On s Independence Bowl Shreveport, LA December 27, 2018 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl Houston, TX December 27, 2018 FAM Music City Bowl Nashville, TN December 28, 2018 Belk Bowl Charlotte, NC December 29, 2018 Capital One Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, FL December 29, 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Atlanta, GA December 29, 2018 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Arlington, TX December 31, 2018 Autozone Liberty Bowl Memphis, TN December 31, 2018 Outback Bowl Tampa, FL 12

13 December 31, 2018 Taxslayer Gator Bowl Jacksonville, FL January 1, 2019 Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL January 1, 2019 Playstation Fiesta Bowl Glendale, AZ January 1, 2019 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA January 1, 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans, LA January 7, 2019 National Championship Santa Clara, CA Marching Mizzou Summer Newsletter Checklist As you plan ahead for the fall semester and your participation in Marching Mizzou please check to make sure you have completed the following items: Complete the Marching Mizzou Registration Google Form to secure your place in Marching Mizzou by Friday, July 13. New Members: SB6j9cQL0KA/viewform Returning Members: OX5MZ_ltFU5M8Q/viewform Enroll in Marching Mizzou. If you still need a permission number please contact the Band Office at ( ) or by ing MUASBands@missouri.edu. Once secured you may enroll online at Send your check for all expenses (clothing items, shoes, etc.) payable to University of Missouri to the following address: Marching Mizzou Attn: Abby Rehard 202 Loeb Hall Columbia, MO Purchase/bring LONG khaki shorts and khaki pants to Band Camp to wear with your Marching Mizzou polo shirt for Concert on the Quad (details on page 10). Purchase/bring any needed instrument supplies: reeds, oil, etc. University Bands Contact Information University of Missouri Bands 202 Loeb Hall Columbia, MO Phone: (573) MUASBands@missouri.edu Direct all band-related questions to Abby Rehard, Coordinator of Large Instrumental Ensembles, in the Bands Office at or via at MUASBands@missouri.edu. For more information about Marching Mizzou please go to our website: 13

14 Marching Mizzou on Social Media Marching Mizzou is very active on social media so please like Marching Mizzou on Facebook, Mizzou on Instagram, and on Twitter. Important Campus Phone Numbers Band Office Band Fax Admissions Bookstore Cashiers Tiger Tech Financial Aid Greek Life MU Police Registration Residential Life Student Health School of Music office Tickets (Athletics) 884-PAWS or CAT-PAWS Honorary Band Organizations University of Missouri Bands sponsors chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, the National Honorary Band Fraternity and Sorority. The purpose of these groups is to support the bands through music, fundraising, service, and social activities. Membership is available to members of Marching Mizzou as selected and recommended by the chapter membership and sponsors based on musical ability, leadership, and scholarship. Those who meet the qualifications are invited to apply for membership. Additionally, membership is encouraged, but not limited to music majors. Membership in these organizations is an extreme honor. Below are items offered by Tau Beta Sigma. Additional Marching Mizzou Gear (Optional Items Sold by Tau Beta Sigma) Marching Mizzou T-Shirt Marching Mizzou Soft-Shell Jacket (includes personalization) Marching Mizzou Hoodie Marching Mizzou Mom/Dad Grandparent T-Shirt 14

15 Ear Warmer Marching Mizzou Sweatpants Marching Mizzou OPTIONAL Merchandise 2018 ORDER FORM Student Name: Student Pawprint: Section: Phone Number: Contact Name: Contact ITEM SIZE* QUANTITY COST/EACH Marching Mizzou T-Shirt Soft-Shell Jacket (Includes Personalization) X (Write personalization on line above) Hoodie Marching Mizzou Mom T-Shirt Marching Mizzou Dad T-Shirt Marching Mizzou Grandparent T-Shirt $15 Add $2 for 2XL Add $3 for 3XL $70 Add $3 for 2XL Add $4 for 3XL $32 Add $4 for 2XL Add $5 for 3XL $15 Add $2 for 2XL Add $3 for 3XL $15 Add $2 for 2XL Add $3 for 3XL $15 Add $2 for 2XL Add $3 for 3XL TOTAL COST M2 Sweatpants (with pockets)** $25 M2 Ear Warmer $12 TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS: TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: *Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL **3XL not available for sweatpants Please direct any questions to mizzoutbstreasurer@gmail.com or contact Lanie Calvin at Orders will arrive by the first week of October and will be given out at our rehearsal. 15

16 Return Order Form and Payment (cash or check) payable to Tau Beta Sigma to the address below Family Day Information and Registration Dear Marching Mizzou Parents and Families: POSTMARKED BY Friday, AUGUST 17. Tau Beta Sigma Attn: Marching Mizzou Merchandise 202 Loeb Hall Columbia, MO Come cheer on Marching Mizzou as the Missouri Tigers take on Georgia on Saturday, September 22, 2018, during Mizzou s Family Weekend! Watch your band member s Game Day Rehearsal before the game while getting to meet and spend time with other Marching Mizzou Families. Afterwards proudly follow the band as they march to Memorial Stadium for the big game. The Marching Mizzou Family Day T-Shirt costs $ There is also an optional meal package plan for parents and family members that costs $8.00 each, which includes the same meal provided to the students that takes place at the Hearnes Center in the triangle room in between game day rehearsal and the march to Memorial Stadium. More details for Family Day will be sent out once a kick-off time has been released. Tickets for the Mizzou vs. Georgia game are NOT included in this event. If you want to see the game and Marching Mizzou in performance, call CAT-PAWS! Or PAWS or visit the Mizzou Athletics webpage at mutigers.com. Tickets for this game usually go on sale in mid-july for this game. If you would like to sit near the band, the southwest side is your best option. Marching Mizzou sits in section BB. For more information about Mizzou s Family Weekend, visit the university s webpage at: parentrelations.missouri.edu. This event is separate from other Family Weekend activities. You will receive an receipt when we have received your form and payment. Please bring a copy of this to check in on Saturday, September 22, If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at mizzoutbstreasurer@gmail.com or contact Lanie Calvin at Please fill out and return the form on the next page to the address below postmarked by Saturday, August 18, Please pay by Cash or Check. Do not include this payment with the optional merchandise. Please write a separate check payable to Tau Beta Sigma and return to: Tau Beta Sigma Attn: Marching Mizzou Family Day 202 Loeb Hall Columbia, MO

17 Marching Mizzou Family Day 2018 Parent/Family Member Name(s): Contact Phone Number: Contact Total Number of Family Members Attending: Marcher Name: Marcher Section: Item Size* Quantity Cost/Each Total Cost Marching Mizzou Family Day Shirt $15 Add $2 for 2XL Add $3 for 3XL Meal Package Plan** N/A $8 Total Due: *Only Adult sizes available: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. **Please list any dietary needs (gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, etc.) or allergies on the line below. Contact Lanie Calvin at or with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Zou! Again, do not include this payment with the optional merchandise. Please write a separate check payable to Tau Beta Sigma and return to: Tau Beta Sigma Attn: Marching Mizzou Family Day 202 Loeb Hall Columbia, MO

18 The Joan Dalzell Savage Memorial Scholarship (coordinated by Tau Beta Sigma) Joan Dalzell Savage was a prominent member of Marching Mizzou and a founder of the Zeta Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, honorary band service sorority, at the University of Missouri. Her commitment to service in the band still thrives within the Zeta Omega Chapter and its members. To honor her memory, Tau Beta Sigma awards this $250 scholarship to a first or second year member who shows great potential for serving and bettering our band. Criteria: First or second year member enrolled in Marching Mizzou* Essay answering service and leadership questions Letter of recommendation from either a Band Director/Professor/Teacher/Friend (OPTIONAL) Essay: This part of the application is your chance to express how your dedication makes band a more positive experience for other members of the ensembles. It should answer the following questions and be typed, double-spaced and no more than two pages. 1. How have you contributed to your high school s or Mizzou s music program? 2. How do you think that you could potentially serve Marching Mizzou? 3. How have your experiences in music influenced your life? 4. What makes band a great organization? Finalists: Several applicants will be chosen for an interview with the Scholarship Committee, where they will be given the opportunity to better clarify the ideas expressed in their essay. This interview will take place in November. Please zetaomega@tbsigma.org with any questions. The recipient of this scholarship will be announced to the band at the Marching Mizzou Banquet. Please send your application, essay and optional letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope by Friday August 17, 2018 at 5 p.m. to: Tau Beta Sigma Attn: Savage Scholarship 202 Loeb Hall Columbia, MO *Past recipients and members of Tau Beta Sigma are not eligible to receive this award. 18

19 The Joan Dalzell Savage Memorial Scholarship Application Name: Instrument: Year at MU (Fall 2018): Major: Year of Expected Graduation at MU: Year(s) in Band (High School): (MU): MU Address: Phone Number: MU Name of HS Band Director: High School Name: High School Address: Musical Achievements: Honors/Prizes/Awards received: Past Service Activities: Extracurricular Activities/Positions of Leadership: Hobbies/Special Interests: 19

20 Don Flora Scholarship The Don Flora Scholarship will be awarded to 5-6 incoming and/or returning Marching Mizzou students who demonstrate financial need. Music and non-music majors are able to apply. Recipients of this scholarship will be required to be enrolled in Marching Mizzou in the fall semester and a concert band in the spring. There is no requirement for taking lessons with this scholarship. It is a one-year scholarship that can be renewed, but students will need to re-apply each year. Please send your application form to MUASBands@missouri.edu by August 1, Don Flora Scholarship Application The recipient of this scholarship will be required to be enrolled in Marching Mizzou in the fall semester and a concert band in the spring. There is no requirement for taking lessons with this scholarship. It is a one-year scholarship that can be renewed, but students will need to re-apply each year. Name Last First MI Instrument Date of Birth MU Student ID Home Address Street City State Zip Phone Mizzou College Address (if known) Street City State Zip Have you applied for admission to Mizzou? Yes No If yes, have you been accepted? Yes No Major area of study in college: Music Education Music Performance Music Composition Music Theory Music Minor Another Major Undecided Please attach the following: 1. A one-page résumé outlining your education, honors and awards, leadership roles, and work experience. 2. A one-page essay describing the following: Career goals and objectives Financial need Any other relevant information, such as special circumstances, that the committee should take into consideration when reviewing your application 20