Woodland High School Wildcat Bands 800 Old Alabama Road Cartersville, GA 30120 www.woodlandband.org Dear Color Guard Members and Parents: April 15, 2016 WELCOME to the Woodland High School Band program!! It is very exciting to see that our band program is continuing to grow and thrive. The Woodland High School Marching Band should exceed 240 marching members next year! We are thrilled that you are planning to be part of this special family at Woodland High School. It is now time to complete your registration and commitment to this outstanding organization. Please do the following by May 3, 2016: Complete Commitment/Registration Form (online preferred hard copy provided if necessary) Write check for uniform deposit (made out to WBBA) see pg. 4 for additional payment methods Drop form and payment into lock box in HS band or complete all payment and forms online. Students must complete this process by the deadline (May 3) in order to be guaranteed a spot and uniform for the 2016 season. Your commitment application is not complete until both the commitment form (online or hard copy) AND the deposit are received. Program Costs/Fees (see back page for payment schedules) New Color Guard Members: $450* Veteran Color Guard Members (who already have a member jacket): $400 *amount includes uniform, shoes, & member jacket (new members only) By completing the commitment/registration form, you are committing to be in attendance at band camp and all rehearsals and performances of the 2016-2017 marching band season. Prior to band camp, parents are asked to attend one of the mandatory band parent meetings. For your convenience, two dates will be offered Friday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m., or Sunday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m. We will also have a new member and parent orientation meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00 p.m. At this meeting, all new members will be fitted for their uniforms as parents participate in an orientation session. Band Camp will officially begin for all members on Monday, July 11 (see full summer calendar attached). Please mark your calendars now. Students must attend all sessions of band camp. Ever Onward and Upward! Eric Willoughby and Wesley Brooks
Woodland High School Band Commitment/Registration Form This year, we are keeping our commitment and registration process as an ONLINE FORM. The link has been provided via email and is also available on our band website http://www.woodlandband.org. If you are NOT able to complete the process via the online registration form, please use the hard copy below and turn it in with your band fee and/or trip deposit. A Commitment/Registration Form (submitted online or by using the form below) is required for ALL students who plan to participate in the Woodland High School Marching Band. Commitment must be completed and accompanied by the first deposit by May 3, 2016. Please print legibly and include all information. Email is our primary form of communication. Please include as many email addresses as you would like to ensure that your receive updates and announcements throughout the year. Remember ONLY USE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE FORM. Name: Grade (next year): Address: Mother s Name: City/State/Zip: Father s Name: Email (Mother): Email (Father): Email (Student): Cell Phone (Mother): Cell Phone (Father): Cell Phone (Student): Home Phone: Instrument: Student T- shirt size (Please circle): Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL Adult 2XL Adult 3XL I/We have read and understand the expectations for participation in the Woodland High School Marching Band. I agree and commit to attend all required practices, camps, & performances. I will also pay all fees by the scheduled payment dates. I understand that the band fees are built into the trip payments (May July) and are non- refundable. I also understand that any outstanding 2014 band fees must be paid in full prior to the application of any payments toward 2015 band fees. Student s Signature: (required) Parent s Signature: (required) Date: Date:
SPRING & SUMMER Important Dates Monday, April 19, 25, and May 3 & 10 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Color Guard Practice June 6-7 Two- Day Workshop Required for appointed leaders Drum Majors, Section Leaders and appointed leaders Georgia State University (this is ONLY for appointed student leaders) Tuesday*, June 7 1:00 p.m 6:00 p.m. Color Guard 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Percussion 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Woodwinds and Brass (Hornline) Tuesdays*, June 14, 21, 28 1:00 p.m 6:00 p.m. Color Guard 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Percussion 4:30 p.m 5:30 p.m. Brass Sectionals 5:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Woodwind Sectionals * this is a different day of the week from previous years. Summer (June) rehearsals this year will be on Tuesdays MANDATORY PARENT MEETING FOR ALL MEMBERS - CHOOSE ONE OF THE TWO FOLLOWING DATES- Monday, July 11 Friday, July 15 BAND CAMP BEGINS!! Friday, July 8 7:00 p.m. ALL MEMBERS 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. ALL MEMBERS Sunday, July 10 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 9:00 a.m. Full Band & Individual Picture Day Monday, July 18 Friday, July 22 ALL MEMBERS/ALL SESSIONS (8:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m.) Morning Drill Session Lunch All students bring your own lunch & stay on campus! Afternoon Session music/choreography sessions-mostly indoors! Dinner & Group Activity (meals catered @ $6 per dinner - Tu/Th only) Evening Drill Session Tuesday, July 26, Thursday, July 28 & Tuesday August 2 FULL BAND PRACTICE 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Regular Fall Schedule All Rehearsals are from 4:00-6:45 BEGINNING AUGUST 4 Mondays All Percussion & Color Guard Tuesdays & Thursdays Full Band Fridays WHS Football Games (Beginning 8/12, ending 11/4) Saturdays in October will be Band Competitions (three of the following: 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, & 10/29)
Guard Fee Payment Information Please note that the total payment amount will vary depending on a variety of factors. Check the WHO column to see if the payment applies to your student. Band Camp meal details will be shared in the band camp packet to be distributed at the end of the school year. What? Who? How Much? Due Date? Uniform Deposit All Color Guard Members $150 May 3 Camp Payment All Color Guard Members $150 June 7 Final Payment All Color Guard Members $100 July 8 or 10* Jacket New member & and veterans that need a replacement jacket $50 Optional Dinner Fee for Band Camp Mon & Wed (7/18 & 7/20) Optional for All Members $0, $6, or $12 July 8 or 10* Dinner for Band Camp Tues. & Thurs. (7/19 & 7/21) All Members $12 July 8 or 10* TOTAL: *The required band camp parent meeting will be held on July 8 OR 10 - due date is determined by which meeting date you choose to attend. All payments can either be mailed to the P.O. Box, dropped in the band room lock box, given to your middle school band director, or made online using PayPal. If you would like to make a payment online using a credit/debit card, you may do so by going to www.woodlandband.org/band- fee- payments.html. ON THE CHECKOUT/REVIEW SCREEN IN PAYPAL, YOU MUST ENTER YOUR STUDENT'S NAME FOR YOUR PAYMENT TO BE CREDITED CORRECTLY. For subsequent payments, please use payment coupons provided on the next page. If you make payments online, the coupons are not necessary. Please note that final fee payments are all due on 7/8 or 7/10, depending which of the two mandatory meeting dates you attend.
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