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Marching Golden Flashes KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MARCHING GOLDEN FLASHES JOHN FRANKLIN, DIRECTOR THE 2014 MACHINE The Marching Golden Flashes serve a variety of roles on the campus and in the community of Kent State University. Success depends on a systematic way of doing things. We call this our system of doing things “THE MACHINE”. The MACHINE represents the total structure of the band including organization, procedures, activities, philosophies, teaching methods, marching and playing style, leadership structure, and policies. Success also depends on an enthusiastic, dedicated, and spirited membership eager to always keep THE MACHINE well oiled and perfectly MAINTAINED. The marks of a good mechanic are great practice habits and rehearsal etiquette, positive attitudes, mental and physical discipline, commitment, cooperation, responsibility, dependability, enthusiasm, creativity, and hard work. It is our goal to constantly MAINTAIN the MACHINE which in turn brings about a tradition and legacy of excellence. FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTOR OF BANDS..…………………………………………………Dr. Jesse Levya DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC BANDS………...………………………...Dr. John Franklin DRUMLINE INSTRUCTOR...………………………………………...Courtney Lambert TOUCH OF GOLD INSTRUCTOR……………………........………………….Beth Graal COLORGUARD INSTRUCTOR……….......…………………………..Lewis Shingleton GRADUATE ASSISTANTS……………………………………………………………TBA COMMUNICATIONS..……………………………………………..…….Lauren O’Kane PHOTOGRAPHER…………..……………………………………...…..Kristen Hardesty VIDEOGRAPHER……………………………………………………………………...TBA MEDICAL ASSISTANT……………………..…………………………..Natalie Gittinger VOICE OF THE MGF…………………….………………………....Dr. Charles Latshaw The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands UNDERGRADUATE STAFF (UGS) FIELD COMMANDERS MELLOPHONE Stephen Bonhag Chris Kottman | Section Leader Jordan Provost Ben Smith | Assistant PICCOLO/FLUTE TROMBONE Alisha Cope | Section Leader Maria Espenschied | Section Leader Amanda Kerbis | Assistant Greg Kramer | Assistant BARITONE CLARINET Bryan Bidwell | Section Leader Allison LeBorgne | Section Leader Katelyn Flannery | Assistant Ashley Schwartz | Assistant SOUSAPHONE ALTO SAXOPHONE Vann Falisavec | Section Leader Cory McDaniel | Section Leader Trey Lawrence | Assistant Katie Strok | Assistant DRUMLINE TENOR SAXOPHONE TBA | Section Leader Adria Trusso | Section Leader TBA | Assistant TBA | Assistant COLORGUARD TRUMPET Maria Scott | Section Leader Sean Dolansky | Section Leader Olivia Chuzie | Assistant Derek Szabo | Assistant TOUCH OF GOLD Megan Marchione | Section Leader The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands COMMITTEES ALUMNI RELATIONS LIBRARY Cate Fox | Chair Ashley Schwartz | Chair Jenna Cassidy | Assistant Adria Trusso | Assistant CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS OUTREACH & RECRUITMENT Maria Espenchied | Chair Erica Cope | Chair JoJo Rogucki | Assistant Katie Strok | Assistant COMMUNICATIONS REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE Lauren O’Kane | Chair Valeree Kofol | Chair TBA | Assistant Alie Thompson | Assistant COMMUNITY SERVICE SPIRIT CREW Alisha Cope | Chair Bryan Bidwell | Chair Nate Condos | Assistant George Bagay | Assistant Allison Reilly | Assistant INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT Vann Falisavec | Chair UNIFORMS Derek Szabo | Assistant Katelyn Flannery | Chair Skylar Toller | Assistant The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands COMMUNICATION The Marching Golden Flashes is a large organization with many diverse activities. It is inevitable that changes in schedules, itineraries, and plans will be made occasionally during the season. We will always strive to inform you of such changes far in advance. For this reason, we announce changes using a variety of methods: via KSU email, mass text, on the KSUMGF Twitter feed, on the KSUMGF Facebook page on the band website home page, and posted on the Department of Bands bulletin board located outside Dr. Franklin’s door (CPA E108). Members of the Marching Golden Flashes are expected to check their Kent University email on a daily basis for updates and important information. REHEARSAL CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES Assume that all rehearsals will be on the practice field unless otherwise indicated. Never assume that a rehearsal, performance, or event is cancelled until you have received official word from the Director of Athletic Bands. Meet in E112 in the case of inclement weather unless notified otherwise. WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Weekly announcements will be sent out via email and posted on the band website Announcements page. DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Daily announcements will be posted on the dry erase board at the beginning of rehearsal and read in the last five minutes of each one. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BAND MEMBERS All mass email announcements are to be sent to the Director of Athletic Bands who will review and forward them on to the appropriate parties. Likewise, any student announcements to be added to the announcement board at rehearsal must be emailed to the Director of Athletic Bands no later than one (1) hour prior to the beginning of rehearsal. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please subscribe to the MGF Text Messaging System by sending a text to (330) 577-5869 with the message: @ksumgf The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands CONTACT INFORMATION Kent State University Bands Hugh A. Glauser School of Music 1325 Theatre Drive PO Box 5190 Kent, Ohio 44242-0001 Phone: (330) 672-0080 [email protected] Web Address: www.kent.edu/bands/mgf General Office Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Dr. Franklin’s Email: [email protected] Dr. Franklin’s Cell: (812) 679-9054 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kentstatemgf Twitter: https://twitter.com/ksumgf KSUMGF Text Messaging System: @ksumgf texted to (330) 577-5869 Dr. Franklin’s Office Hours (CPA E108) – TWR from 10 am – noon during the Fall semester or by appointment as needed The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands ASSISTANCE REFERENCE Syllabus |Grades | Policies| Registration | Leadership: Dr. Franklin Performance/Rehearsal Absences: submit requests on MEMBERS ONLY section Tardy Check-in: Clipboard by the Tower Attendance: Lauren O’Kane Wind Instruments: Vann Falisavec Drumline Equipment: Courtney Lambert Colorguard Equipment & Uniforms: Lewis Shingleton Touch of Gold Equipment & Uniforms: Beth Graal Instrumentalists Uniforms: Katelyn Flannery Flip Charts, Music, & Drill: Your Section Leader Replacement Music & Drill: MEMBERS ONLY section Rehearsal/Performance Logistics: Valeree Kofol Performance Help: Section Leader/Field Commander Illness During Reh/Per: Natalie Gittinger Medical emergency: Any Faculty or Staff The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands 2014 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE July 26 PRE-CAMP MUSIC REHEARSAL | All members | 1 pm – 4 pm August 12-14 UNDERGRADUATE STAFF CAMP | UGS only August 14-15 DRUMLINE & AUXILIARY CAMP | All Drumline, Guard, & ToG August 15-23 PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP | All Members August 15 WELCOME BACK BBQ | All Members, Alumni, & Families | 5:30 pm August 22 CONVOCATION | MACC | 10:30 am August 22 FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE HOUSE | Field House | 8 pm – midnight August 24 BACK TO SCHOOL PEP RALLY | MACC | 5 pm August 30 KENT vs. OHIO (Visiting Band) | 6 pm September 6 KENT vs. SOUTH ALABAMA (Band Day)| 2 pm September 13 ROAD TRIP TO OHIO STATE | TBA September 20 JACKSON APPLE FESTIVAL BAND SHOW & PARADE | TBA September 27 TENTATIVE ROAD TRIP TO VIRGINIA | TBA October 3 KENT vs. AKRON (volleyball game) | 7 pm | Blue & Gold Pep Band October 11 KENT vs. UMASS | 2 pm October 18 HOMECOMING PARADE | 10 am October 18 KENT vs. ARMY (Homecoming/Alumni Band) | 3:30 pm October 25 BRUNSWICK SOUND SPECTACULAR | TBA October 30 KENT vs. OHIO (volleyball game) | 7 pm | FlasherBrass November 4 KENT vs. TOLEDO | 8 pm | ESPN2/ESPNU November 15 KENT vs. BOWLING GREEN (volleyball game) | 7 pm | FlasherBrass November 16 SHOWCASE CONCERT in KSC Ballroom | 1 pm November 16 BANQUET in KSC Dining Hall | 6 pm – 9 pm November 25 KENT vs. AKRON (Visiting Band) | 7 pm | ESPN2/ESPN3 December 5 MAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME | TBA December - January POSSIBLE BOWL GAME | mid Dec – Jan 12 The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE MONDAY 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Staff & UGS Meeting 3:20 pm – 5:15 pm Full Band Rehearsal 6 pm – 7 pm Colorguard Rehearsal WEDNESDAY 3:20 pm – 5:15 pm Full Band Rehearsal 6 pm – 7 pm Colorguard Rehearsal 6 pm – 8 pm Drumline Rehearsal FRIDAY 3:20 pm – 5:15 pm Full Band Rehearsal (Practice Field)* 6 pm – 7 pm Colorguard Rehearsal (Practice Field)* GAME DAY 4.5 hours before kickoff Continuity Rehearsal (Dix Stadium) All Rehearsals are at the practice field unless otherwise stated. Check email for updates regarding inclement weather relocation The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JUNE 28 “DEDICATION” 9 am – 4 pm Day of Drumming (E112) – MANDATORY for all Drumline SATURDAY, JULY 26 “COMMITMENT” 1 pm – 5 pm Full Band Music Rehearsal (E112) MONDAY, AUGUST 11 “BLUEPRINT” 1 pm – 3 pm Staff and Field Commander meeting The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 “SERVANT LEADERSHIP” 9 am – 11 am Undergraduate Staff (UGS) Check-in and Move-in 11 am – noon Staff and UGS Meeting (E112) Noon – 1 pm Lunch 1 pm – 5:30 pm Staff and UGS Leadership Training (E112) 5:30 pm – 7 pm Dinner 7 pm – 9 pm Staff and UGS Leadership Training (E112) 9 pm – 11 pm UGS Movie Night (E112) The Sound of Excellence in Action Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 “IGNITION” 8 am - noon UGS Marching Fundamentals Training
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