NEW BAND MEMBER MEETING Wednesday May 23, 2018 7pm
WELCOME TO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5cf-1xmxfo
MEET THE DIRECTORS GREG REZABEK SARAH PENNEY SHAWN REYNOLDS
PERFORMING ENSEMBLES MARCHING BAND CONCERT BAND JAZZ BAND PEP BAND
COMPETITIONS SOLO AND ENSEMBLE COMPETITION Hosted by Warren Harding in Jan./Feb. LARGE GROUP ADJUDICATED EVENT Hosted by Howland in March
MARCHING BAND BAND CAMP FOOTBALL GAMES BAND NIGHTS PARADES 4th of July, Kennywood, Disney
CONCERT BAND DIVIDED INTO THREE TIERS OF BAND Festival Band Concert Band Symphonic Band PERFORMANCES Winter Concert Contest Preview Concert OMEA Large Group Contest Spring Concert Graduation
JAZZ BAND TWO TIERS OF JAZZ BAND JAZZ II Students who play traditional and nontraditional jazz instruments, who are beginners at learning jazz. JAZZ I Students who play traditional jazz instruments and have been in Jazz II at least one year. PERFORMANCES Winter Concert, Jazz Festivals, Occasional Gigs
PEP BAND PERFORM BETWEEN JUNIOR VARSITY AND VARSITY GIRLS AND BOYS HOME BASKETBALL GAMES ABOUT 6-8 GAMES PER SEASON REHEARSALS ARE BEFORE GAMES PERFORM AT PEP RALLIES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
SPECIAL EVENTS GRAND OPENINGS MEMORIAL DAY CLEVELAND CAVS GAME YSU HALFETIME OSU BUCKEYE INVITATIONAL KENNYWOOD
TRAVELING KENNYWOOD EVERY YEAR IN AUGUST TRIPS EVERY TWO YEARS Chicago, Williamsburg, Hersey, NYC, Etc. DISNEY TRIP EVERY FOUR YEARS Next Trip 2019-2020 School Year
BAND CAMP GROVE CITY COLLEGE JULY 23 27 Monday Friday Note* this is a different week from tradition PARENT SHOW & PICK-UP Friday 7:00 PM (No busses home) FUN ACTIVITIES AND TEAM BUILDING Skit Night, Bowling, Swimming
UNIFORMS SUMMER UNIFORMS Black mesh shorts with band logo on the knee $20 Orange Classic Band Tee $10 and Tennis shoes/socks Worn for 4th of July Parade, Band Camp, & Kennywood and can be worn under the full marching uniform
UNIFORMS MARCHING UNIFORM Pants, Jacket, Hat, Plume, Raincoat provided Black Marching Shoes - You may get your own black oxford shoes with a heel or purchase shoes during summer marching band rehearsal from Midwest Band Shoe Prices: Vinyl $26.50; Leather $32.50 White Gloves $2 and Spats $11 may be purchased at any time from the uniform room parent volunteers Black socks, band t-shirt, shorts - under uniform
UNIFORMS CONCERT UNIFORM Girls long black skirt (provided) black blouse or sweater with sleeves, black sock/nylons and dress shoes Boys tuxedos (provided) need a white dress shirt, black socks and dress shoes
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BAND OFFICERS SQUAD LEADERS SECTION LEADERS DRUM MAJOR MENTORING Co-Presidents, Class Representatives, Librarians 8th grade night RECRUITING 4th grade presentation
BAND BANQUET DINNER SENIOR MEMORIES AWARDS DANCING
AWARDS FRESHMAN CERTIFICATE SOPHOMORE PIN JUNIOR VARSITY LETTER SENIOR PLAQUE OMEA MEDALS SOLO & ENSEMBLE BAKER SPIRIT AWARD DIRECTORS AWARD LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ AWARD JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD
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HOWLAND BAND BOOSTERS
HOWLAND BAND BOOSTERS Fundraising Supplemental Financial Support Chaperoning Help Keep Kids Safe Committees Help Organize Events Helping Hands and Support THE BAND CANNOT AND WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE HELP OF PARENTS AND BOOSTERS!
MEETINGS SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 8PM IN THE BAND ROOM OFFICERS President & Vice President Treasure & Asst. Treasurer Secretary Five Trustee Positions
FUND RAISING CONCESSIONS STANDS FRUIT SALE PEPPERONI SALE CANDY SALE RAFFLES PURSE BINGO BAND NIGHT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT SPONSOR BANQUET FEED THE BAND HELP PURCHASE Equipment Instruments Uniforms STUDENT AID Help students in need pay for band activities Four $250 Scholarships
CHAPERONING BUS TRIPS BAND CAMP BAND NURSES HELP KEEP THE KIDS SAFE AND HAVE FUN WHILE DOING IT!
COMMITTEES UNIFORM ROOM BAND NIGHT & BAND NIGHT PROGRAM SENIOR NIGHT & CORSAGES BAND BANQUET & DECORATIONS FUND RAISING CHAPERONE NURSE BAND CAMP
HELPING HANDS BAND DADS Help load truck Move water wagons Ladders Sound System Heavy equipment MANY HANDS (AND STRONG BACKS) MAKE LIGHT WORK
MENTOR BE AN ADULT ROLE MODEL FOR STUDENTS POSITIVE INFLUENCE CARING ATMOSPHERE REWARDING Kids appreciate you and your support
SOCIAL MEET NEW PARENTS AND MAKE FRIENDS
MEMBERSHIP COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP FORM $5 MEMBERSHIP FEE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FRIEND OF THE BAND
WHAT S NEXT?? MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE
NEW MEMBER REHEARSAL Freshmen, new members, leadership council, and drumline will begin rehearsals earlier than other band students at HHS band room on: Monday and Tuesday, July 2-3 from 8:30-11:30am This will give them a chance to rehearse music and learn the basics of marching before the entire band arrives. *ALL band students will rehearse on July 3 at 10am for the 4th of July Parade.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Wednesday, July 4, from 8:30-10:30 am. Meet in the parking lot of Hunters Woods Plaza E. Market Street at 8:30am. The high school will be open at 8:00am for students that will not be able to attend the rehearsal, and need a school instrument. Be sure you have the following Your instrument (leave your case at home or in your car) Music to Howland Fight Song and Hang on Sloopy if you don t have it memorized. Please wear the summer uniform consisting of the ORANGE classic Howland Band t-shirt, black mesh band logo shorts, and tennis shoes The band will go near the beginning of the parade so those of you who need to ride a float or be with your sports or dance team can get a ride up to the parade start and join your second group. Pick up your marching band binder of music in the band room following the parade.
SUMMER REHEARSALS WEAR TENNIS SHOES WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING DRESS ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER BRING A WATER BOTTLE WEAR SUNSCREEN HATS AND SUNGLASSES ARE A GOOD IDEA
FEES The cost for band camp is $250 Includes: camp fees, housing and all meals for camp, dry cleaning fees for marching and concert uniforms, a show themed t-shirt, and an official tiger band drawstring bag, water bottle, and instrument case tag. You may write one check for the entire amount if you prefer or divide up the fees into two payments. The first payment of $125 is due June 20. The second payment of $125 is due on July 20. Please mail your payments to: Howland Band Boosters P.O. Box 8921 Warren, OH 44484 Please make checks payable to Howland Band Boosters. **Majorette total band fees are $220 (minus uniform dry cleaning)**
FEES Due to transportation costs of marching band, a school participation fee of $80 ($40 for those on free and reduced lunch) will continue to be paid by all band members. This check should be written to Howland Local Schools and paid to the High School activities office. Forms and more information can be found at howlandschools.com under the athletics section of the website.
MEDICAL FORMS We must have a completed emergency medical form for each student when band rehearsals begin. If your student is allergic to bee stings and uses an epi-pen, please send it the first day of band. Students are permitted to carry their own inhalers for asthma at all band functions.
CONTACT INFO High School Band Website: howlandband.com Check it often for updated information. Band Room Phone Number: 330-856-8200 ext. 67072 Email: greg.rezabek@howlandschools.org sarah.penney@howlandschools.org shawn.reynolds@howlandschools.org
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