WELCOME MARCHING 100 BAND MEMBERS AND PARENTS GO BADGERS!

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1 WELCOME MARCHING 100 BAND MEMBERS AND PARENTS Dear Band Booster Parents/Guardians: GO BADGERS! Welcome New parents and Returning parents! If you have a band student, you are a TMHS Band Booster! What is THMS Band Boosters? The THMS Band Boosters is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing support an boosting the band programs at Tucson High Magnet School. How do the THMS Band Boosters support the Marching 100? Parents/Guardians support the THMS Bands through volunteering, fundraisers and band operation pledges. Through these efforts students are provided many different kinds of support for both home and away functions including meals, transportation, music, equipment, uniform management, and the band banquet, to name a few. What is in this packet? This letter contains important Marching 100 information for you and your student. Please read this information carefully. Everyone is invited to the first Band Booster Meeting of the year on Friday, July 31 st at 6:00 pm in the THMS cafeteria. We encourage all parents to come to this event to learn about the Marching 100 season. Please complete and bring all of the forms you received in this packet with you. Student Registration and Financial Information Rehearsal and Performance Commitments Band Camp Band Uniforms Band Booster Volunteer Opportunities Commitment Contract Photo Release Permission Tax Credit Donation Information Permission to Treat Minor Medical Two special opportunities: Families that turn in their band operations pledges on or before August 31st will receive a free student show T-shirt! These show shirts are normally priced at $15.00 and are required for the marching season. Parents have a payment plan option for the band operations pledge. We will accept three (3) payments of $50.00 each. These payments will be due 7/31, 8/28 and 9/25. All payments can be made via pay pal on the THMS Band website or you may pay by check to THMS Band Booster and turn in to the band office safe.

2 Where can I find TMHS Band information? All the information in this packet and more can be found on the TMHS Marching 100 website at Be sure to check it frequently. The band website is a great place where you can check the rehearsal/performance calendar, volunteer for Band Booster opportutnies, pay fees, watch videos and more! THMS Band Boosters General thmsbandboosters@tucsonhighbands.org If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the Band Booster board members. We will help in any way we can! Sincerely, Tucson High Magnet School Band Booster Board Jules O Herron, President julie.oherron@tusd1.org Maria Frieden, VP of Volunteers & Membership mfrieden@cox.net Alma Montion Luna, VP of Concessions Ernesto Denogean, VP of Purchasing Tanya Davis, Treasurer (interim) Patty Amaro, Secretary rosapaloma12@hotmail.com ernastyxj@gmail.com tjdav72@gmail.com patricia.amaro@va.gov Angela Atkinson, Uniform Supervisor bradangelaatkinson@hotmail.com

3 TMHS Marching 100 REGISTRATION & FINANCIAL INFORMATION Full marching band registration packets must be completed at time of band camp. It is very important that the band staff has correct, current student information and parent/guardian contact information case of an emergency. Questions? There will be an opportunity for all parents/guardians to talk with Band Booster board members and register their students on July 31st at 6:00 pm in the TMHS Cafeteria. There will also be a short parent orientation and tour on July 27 at 6:00. Meet at the Ramada by the band room next to band alley. Students and parents are required to sign the Commitment Contract. Students will be given a TMHS Fine Arts packet during the full school registration when they pick up their schedules. The TMHS Fine Arts Packet is different than the marching band registration forms. The TMHS Fine Arts Packet must be completed so that students are eligible to travel or compete with the band. A $50 fine arts fee will be required during school registration. More information on the fine arts fee will be in the full packet you receive directly from Tucson Magnet High School. REMEMBER: You will receive two packets from Tucson High Packet #1 from the band and Packet #2 from the registration office at the school. Financial assistance options are available to families including payment plans, Badger Foundation grants, Education Enrichment Foundation support and scholarships from the TMHS Band Boosters. There are a limited number of grants and scholarships available. For more information regarding the Band Booster payment plan or scholarship, please contact THMS Band Boosters General thmsbandboosters@tucsonhighbands.org If you would like to submit a request to the Tucson High Badger Foundation please visit their website at for more information.

4 TUCSON HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL MARCHING 100 STUDENT INFORMATION Please complete this form and return it on or before the first day of Band Camp, July 22. You may complete this form online at tucsonhighbands.org The marching band registration form and operations pledge can be submitted during the Band Booster Parent Meeting/Orientation on July 31, 2015, 6:00 PM in the TMHS Cafeteria. Or you can send registration forms and band pledge payment by mail to: Tucson Magnet High School, Attn: Band Director, 400 N. 2 nd Ave, Tucson STUDENT NAME GRADE RETURNING BAND MEMBER? YES NO INSTRUMENT(S)/GUARD PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S) ADDRESS ZIP CODE HOME PHONE CELL PHONE WORK PHONE PARENT/GUARDIAN STUDENT STUDENT CELL PHONE If more than one student, please complete the following for the second student: 2 nd STUDENT NAME GRADE RETURNING BAND MEMBER? YES NO INSTRUMENT(S)/GUARD STUDENT STUDENT CELL PHONE Parent volunteer information: Please list below any special talent or area of expertise you have that you would like to volunteer to share with the Band Boosters (e.g. carpentry, cooking, sewing, financials, decorating, crafting, typing, photography, etc.)

5 TMHS Marching Band 100 Uniform Costs and Operations Pledge STUDENT NAME: STUDENT GRADE: INSTRUMENT/GUARD: Total Band/Guard Operations Pledge $150 per student or $250 per family Marching and/or Guard Shoes $35 Mandatory for Freshmen Returning Band members: Not needed if shoes are still in good condition and fit from previous year. Some pre-owned shoes from graduating seniors may be available on a first come basis. Please check with Mrs. Atkinson when you are fitted for your uniform. Student Band Polo $25 Mandatory for Freshmen Returning Band Members: Not needed if polo is still in good condition and fits from previous year. S -XXXL ($2 more for XXL and larger) Student Show T-Shirts $15 Mandatory for all Students S -XXXL ($2 more for XXL and larger) *FREE with early payment of full Booster pledge by 8/31/15 # Students Quantity Size: Men s Women s Quantity Size: Men s Women s Quantity Size: Men s Women s Parent Volunteer opt out fee minimum $50 per student. Parent volunteer participation is an expected and essential part of a successful band season. If you are not able to help the band as a volunteer, you have an option of making a volunteer opt out contribution to support the activities. FOR BAND BOOSTER USE ONLY TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ PAYMENT $ CHECK NUMBER CASH Make checks payable to the THMS Band Boosters You can complete these forms online, order shirts and shoes, as well as pay for your band operations pledge, by using your credit card/ checking account through Pay Pal at The band operations pledge is requested by the Band Boosters from every student who participates in the Tucson High Marching 100. The operations pledge helps to pay for the THMS band expenses that are not covered by the school, TUSD or through fund raising efforts. Some of the items paid for from these fees are: uniform dry cleaning, uniform replacements, guard uniforms, guard flags/equipment, instrument repair and replacement, leadership training, guest clinicians, snacks and water for band camp and games. Please contact us if you need assistance paying your fees. Band Booster President: Jules O Herron at julie.oherron@tusd1.org

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7 TMHS MARCHING 100 BAND CAMPS Band Camp will be held at Tucson High July :00 AM 3:00 PM Percussion and Guard Camp July 26, 5:30 8:30 PM Winds and Brass Placement July 27-July 31, 7:45 AM 4:15 PM Full Day Band Camp July 31, 5:15 PM 6:15 PM Band Member Dinner July 31, 7:00 PM Skill Demonstration & Performance Important Reminders: ALL band and guard members are expected to attend band camp. If you cannot attend due to family emergency, please contact Ms. Huestis, Band Director. PRE-HYDRATE! Tucson summers are brutal. Be sure to drink plenty of water the day and night before band camp. Pack a large water bottle, sports drink, and healthy snack each day of band camp. EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST! You will be marching for at least 4 hours per day. Bring: music, instrument, mouthpiece(s), extra reeds, valve oil, cork grease, instrument cleaning swab, drumsticks and anything else you might need to be a successful musician. Bring: a sack lunch or lunch money each day of band camp. Box lunches will be available for $3.00 Since band camp is a school function, students are expected to stay on campus during lunch and breaks. Wear: comfortable, supportive sneaker-type athletic shoes for marching (no flip-flops or sandals), cool clothing, hat and sunscreen. Medications: bring your inhaler if you have asthma or other necessary medications for any other conditions. Check in with the Band Camp Nurse. Respect and Expect Respect from Band Director, Section Leaders, Adult Staff & Parent Volunteers. The Director, Section Leaders and Volunteers will be giving you important information and directions each day. They are also great resources should you have any questions or need help in any way. Arrival: Don t be late for report times! To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late.

8 Band Uniforms The Marching Band Uniform consists of: Marching jacket (provided) Marching pants (provided) Hat/Beret (provided) Gloves (1 st pair provided) Show T-shirt Black socks (long) Marching shoes Guard Uniform consists of: Show dress/top(s) (provided) Black tights (provided) Nude supportive bra Nude Spanx style body suit Guard shoes Flag(s) (provided) Marching Band Gloves will be distributed the first time the students wear their uniform. Students who lose gloves can replace them for a $2.00 fee. Band Members must purchase: Show T-shirt, long black socks (no short socks allowed) and marching shoes Guard members must purchase: Show T-shirt, nude supportive bra, nude Spanx style body suit, and guard shoes Show T-Shirts: Each year show t-shirts are designed to reflect the season s show music. Show T- shirts are required to be worn underneath the uniforms. Show T- shirts are $15 and can be ordered during the registration process or at anytime. (If you do not have a show T-shirt when wearing your uniform at games or competitions, you will not be allowed to remove your marching band jacket.) Tucson High Bands Polo Shirt: Band Members are required to have a red Tucson High Bands polo shirt. Polo shirts are $25 and can be ordered during the registration process or purchased at any time. Band members will wear the Tucson High Bands polo shirt with khaki pants as a uniform for events that do not require the full marching band uniform. No eating at anytime while wearing your marching band uniform. You may drink water only while wearing the uniform. There may be times when the director give the students permission remove their jacket to eat a snack or drink. It is recommended that during these times students do not sit to ensure nothing is spilled on the uniform pants.

9 THMS Marching 100 Commitment Contract I (student name) understand that membership in the marching band is a major commitment and is not to be approached casually. I have read and understand the Marching 100 Rehearsal and Performance Commitments sheet. I have reviewed this detailed schedule with my parents/guardians and made the appropriate arrangements for each date. Although the band follows school policy for excused medical absences, members of the Marching 100 are encouraged to make every possible effort to attend the complete schedule of rehearsals and performances. I also understand that membership in the Marching 100 requires me to be academically responsible. In order to keep my position in the field-show and join the band in AIA competition, I must pass all of my classes each term. Failure to do so will not only result in the loss of my drill spot, but it will also force the rest of the band to do extra work to make up for my absence. I understand that it is my responsibility to know what my responsibilities, assignments and grades are in each of my classes, and to seek help if my grades are starting to fall. Band is not a convenience it is an opportunity. Throughout the season, sectionleaders and captains will periodically call for sectional rehearsal outside of the regular practice schedule. These will not exceed one per week. I understand that it is my responsibility to make every possible effort to attend these sectional rehearsals. After reviewing the schedule with my parents/guardians, the following are preexisting schedule conflicts that I am unable to resolve for the Marching Season: With the exception of the conflicts listed above, I hereby commit myself to the Tucson High Marching 100 for the duration of the season. Student Signature: Parent Signature: Date: Date:

10 THMS Band Media Permission Form I hereby give permission to TUCSON BAND/ THMS BAND BOOSTERS to post photographs and or videos of my son/daughter, Student name: on the TUSD, Tucson High Magnet School, THMS Band Booster Website an/or Facebook site(s) for an indefinite amount of time. My son/daughter and I waive and release any claim arising from the photographs. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

11 Arizona Tax Credit Helps Kids If you are new to making a tax credit contribution or open to making a contribution in a new way, please contribute to TMHS Marching 100. Take advantage of Arizona's public school tax credit program. Choose to pay some of the state income tax you owe (up to $200 filing single; up to $400 married, filing jointly) directly to at the Tucson Magnet High School Band. Your tax credit contribution gives students an extra chance to stay in school, learn more and do better in their classes. Kids who participate in fine arts--in programs in art and music--actually do better in basic academic subjects, including math! Best of all, in Arizona, you get your tax credit contribution back, subject to the limits of your tax liability, when you participate now and then file your tax return. Please consult your tax professional for more information. Choose the specific school Tucson Magnet High School and extracurricular activity Band It's that simple. You can make contributions through December 31, but our kids need your help right now. Today. So please, make a contribution right now, by check or by credit card. When you contribute, kids can participate, play, and win. Whatever amount you can afford right now, thank you, in advance, for your tax credit contribution. You may donate directly online by using your debit or credit card by going to

12 THMS Band Booster Consent Form for Minor-Medical School Year Part 1: Emergency Consent Information (please provide emergency numbers) Student Name: phone: Parent/Guardian Name: phone: Parent/Guardian Name: phone: In the event I/we cannot be reached, please contact: phone: phone: relationship: relationship: Our family physician is: phone: Our hospital of choice is: Our health insurance is: group: Customer service phone: In the event that my/our child should require medical attention and/or hospital care and I/we cannot be reached I/we hereby authorize the band director to act on our behalf and authorize medical care for my child on my/our behalf until we can be reached. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: / / Part 2: Medical Information Medical conditions: Any associated medication student is currently taking: Any rescue medication student requires having on their person:

13 Medicine allergies: type of reaction: Medicine allergies: type of reaction: Food allergies: type of reaction: Food allergies: type of reaction: If necessary I/we consent for my child to wear a disposable medical alert during transportation in order to remind staff of allergies which might constitute an emergency. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: / / I give permission to administer the following during band camp if needed, as shown by band camp nurse Sunscreen Tylenol/Advil (1 or 2 every 4 hours) Tums Pepto Benadryl/ Loratadine Parent/Guardian Signature Best Contact Phone Date