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Welcome from Dr. Caneva……………………………………………………….…………...…2 Welcome from Dr. Hand………………………….……………………….……………………..3 Band Camp Information………………………………………….……………………………...4 Contact Information………………………………………….………………………….…….…7 2021 Camp Schedule……………………………….……………………………………..……..8 Schedule for 2021 Season……………………………………………………..……..……..…..10 Rental Instrument Information………………………….…………….………………..……….11 Medical Emergency Permission Form………………….…………….………………..…..…...12 Media Release and Consent Form…………………………………………………..……….…13 Band Jacket Order Form……………………………….…….…………………….……...……14 Marching Band Photo Order Form……………….……….……………………………………15 Muncie Music Price List……………………………….……….………………………………15 Fall 2021 Class Registration Instructions……………………….………………………….…..16 Audition Information Concert Bands………………………………………………….……….17 1 June 1, 2021 To the Members of the 2021-22 Ball State Bands: It’s always a pleasure to write to the members (and future members) of the Ball State University Bands and welcome them to our band program. The Ball State Bands have a long and rich tradition of outstanding musical performances in the concert hall, as well as athletic venues. I’m certain that the time you spend in the BSU Band program will be both musically challenging and rewarding. Below, you will find information regarding membership in the “Pride of Mid-America” Marching Band, as well as audition information for the BSU Concert Ensembles. Participation in all of our bands is open to all students on the BSU campus. If you have friend who might not be a music major but would like to participate in a band at Ball State, please pass this information along to them. Our ensembles are open to all students regardless of their major. If you are a new member of the band, please understand that the entire band staff looks forward to meeting you and eagerly anticipates your participation in our band program. We hope you will make the Music Instruction Building your musical home-away-from-home while at BSU. If you are a returning band member, it is especially nice to welcome you back for another year. As a continuing band member, you are the backbone of the program. This promises to be a sensational year for the “Pride of Mid-America” Marching Band, as well as all the athletic bands. Last year’s band was absolutely terrific. When one considers the obstacles created due to the pandemic, it was amazing to see how hard the members of the marching band worked to achieve their goals. I have no doubt that the 2021 edition of POMA will be the best ever and provide energy and spirit for the Cardinals. The BSU Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, and Campus Band will continue to provide numerous opportunities for our students to display their musical artistry in performances on and off the Ball State campus. As usual, we will host a number of the nation’s most outstanding guest conductors and artists at our performances in beautiful Sursa Hall. Additionally, we will host the sixteenth annual BSU Wind Band Conducting Workshop in February. A highlight of the year will be the Wind Ensemble’s appearance at the 87th Convention of the American Bandmasters Association in March. The BSWE will have the opportunity to perform for many of the leading conductors and composers from throughout the United States at the convention. As always, I have high expectations for all the BSU bands. As with any fine organization, the success of our program is directly dependent upon a commitment to excellence by the staff and students. We look forward to the musically enriching opportunities that lie ahead and the chance to work with you as a member of the band program. Again, welcome to the Ball State University band program. Have a great summer, and GO CARDS! Warm Regards, Dr. Thomas Caneva Director of Bands 2 June 1, 2021, Dear Members of the 2021 edition of the “Pride of Mid-America,” The Ball State University band family is excited to introduce you to campus or welcome you back for a great year! You will form some of your most lasting memories and friendships as part of the “Pride of Mid-America.” My name is Dr. Hand, and I am honored to serve as your director. Together, we will continue the tradition of excellence established by our predecessors, both as good stewards of Cardinal spirit and as excellent performers! We are so pleased to begin to return to some sense of normalcy! While plans are still being finalized with athletics and we are awaiting some protocol instructions from the University, you can be sure that the Pride of Mid-America will be heard loud and clear this fall at all home football games! We’ve got lots of great shows planned and can’t wait to get our traditional Pregame show on the field after a year’s hiatus! Stay up to date on announcements this summer through social media (run by our AMAZING public relations team!!!): @ballstatepoma. I know we have all missed Band Camp! In this packet, you will find all the information you need about pre-season week and our full season. Look over it very carefully, and contact me if you have any questions! Be sure to visit www.bsu.edu/poma to complete your registration for pre-season week by July 16th. This includes filling out a Google information form, paying band registration fee, and purchasing required apparel. Help us spread the word about joining the Pride of Mid-America! Know other brass/woodwind players who are attending Ball State? Encourage them to join our band family! They simply need to enroll in the class: MUSC 340 2D, or call the band office for help: 765-285-3258. The entire band staff looks forward to welcoming you to campus. We have high expectations for you and cannot wait to see your commitment to excellence in action! Let us know if you have questions by emailing [email protected]. Enjoy your summer, and see you this fall! Go Cards! Chirp! Chirp!!! Sincerely, Dr. Caroline Hand Associate Director of Bands Director, “Pride of Mid-America” Marching Band 3 Dates • LEADERSHIP CAMP/DRUMLINE AUDITIONS – August 12th to August 13th • FULL BAND CAMP - August 14th to August 21st • SEASON SCHEDULE (Tentative): see page 10 of this packet • REHEARSAL TIMES: o Full Band: MWF 3:10-5:00PM o Color Guard & Drumline – T/Th 3:30-5:00PM • NOTES: • All members are required to attend the entirety of Band Camp and each scheduled rehearsal and performance • Color guard and drumline must be enrolled in the T/Th class to participate in their respective sections. • Small class conflicts may be granted with Dr. Hand’s approval: [email protected]. ALL conflicts (e.g. sibling’s wedding) must be approved by August 1. Email with any additional questions you may have about potential conflicts. Before You Arrive • Registration: o Register for band camp by Friday, July 16th o There are 2 parts to registration: 1.) Google form for basic information 2.) CashNet for paying registration fee ($85) and purchasing required apparel: https://commerce.cashnet.com/ball_ess002 • All apparel items are required unless noted with (optional) • Veteran members must purchase replacement items for anything misplaced, faded, torn, etc. • Apparel note for families: You may also order any apparel for your family members • ALL Apparel (including for family members) will be available for pick up at registration on August 14 • We will be selling branded Nike apparel (not required) during camp week • Health: o Drink plenty of water and consume some fluids with electrolytes o Pay attention to your nutrition – click here for ideas o Get adequate sleep o Get acclimated to being in the heat by doing something outdoors everyday – even as simple as taking a walk! 4 • Housing: o DORMS: you should be receiving an email from Ball State housing with instructions for your early move-in date. If you have not received these instructions by July 27th, please contact housing directly. Housing assignments not set up by July 31 will incur a $50 charge. The student will pay this charge. Make sure you have heard about your housing assignment by July 27th o If you do not have a housing contract with the dorms, you must make arrangements for off-campus housing beginning the first date of camp • MUSIC: o Winds and Brass: Access music HERE (password is pride21) – this will be added to throughout the summer – keep checking back as more shows get added • ***IMPORTANT: New link will be sent out as University migrates all folders to OneDrive this summer Check out the music for your instrument for pregame, stand cheers, show 1, show 2, warm-ups, and vocal alma mater (some things found in “Other Music” folder). You will bring this with you to camp. Have all pregame music memorized when you arrive For instruments with more than one part, we will communicate in July about doing hearings for part placement. o Percussion: (see instructions above in “Winds and Brass” for accessing music) Before camp, in addition to audition materials, be sure to look at • Show 1 • All of Pregame • Some’n Special (Cadence) • Enrollment: o Everyone in marching band must be enrolled in the class: All students enroll in MUSC 340 2D (1 credit – CRN 24238). A zero credit option is available, but you must get special permission in order to enroll. Percussionists and color guard must also enroll in MUSC 340 2F (1 credit - 24239). A zero credit option is available, but you must get special permission to enroll. • Music Majors: o If you are a wind player, you must march your primary instrument. If you wish to march a secondary instrument, you must have your applied faculty member email Dr. Hand approval for you to play a secondary instrument. o Pre-season camp for marching band is time-intensive. You MUST thoroughly prepare your ensemble audition music before you arrive on campus.