2003-04 Hiawatha High School Marching Band

2013-2014 Hiawatha High School Red Hawk Band Damian Johnson, Director of Bands Annie Tollefson, Flag Sponsor

HIAWATHA HIGH SCHOOL MISSION

To challenge students to maximize learning that will provide the foundation to productive citizenship.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Hiawatha High School, home of the Red Hawk Band. I hope the experience you have here will help enrich your musical talent and improve your ability. Each of us looks forward to an exciting and successful band season.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OBJECTIVES

1. To perform a Marching Band show, Concert Band, Jazz and Percussion Ensemble literature to the best of our ability 2. To support the athletic teams, perform other competition engagements, and perform at State Contest Festival. 3. To provide a quality learning environment for the Marching and Concert Band, Jazz and Percussion Ensemble.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Instrument – It is very hard to participate in Band without an instrument (School Instruments – The High School will issue Tenor Saxophones, Mellophones, Baritones, Tubas and Sousaphones, etc. The student will need to pay $20 for the use of the instrument. All percussion students will pay a $10 usage fee. See Mr. Johnson if you have any questions. 2. Pencil – Every musician should always have a pencil. One is provided in your red music folder.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

All students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. Perfect attendance is expected! Students will lose 2 points per unexcused absence; up to 20 points per quarter. See Mr. Johnson about making up an unexcused absence. Work is not an excuse to miss a performance. See the Hiawatha High School handbook for more specific attendance concerns.

“Luck is indeed where preparation meets opportunity.” Seneca 1 GRADING POLICY

Grades are determined by – 1. Regular Attendance – 30% 2. Performance Attendance – 50% 3. Preparation – 20%

MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS

Every member of the Marching Band will be issued a new marching band, percussion or flag uniform. The uniforms are 10 years old so it is imperative that students take good care of them. All uniforms will stay in the uniform closet in the band room. The band uniforms are valued at $500. Flag and Percussion uniforms are valued at $100. If any part(s) are missing or damaged, the student is responsible for the replacement part. We will have uniform check-out during the first full week of school.

1. The Marching Band will use the Speedster shoe (Black). The cost is $25.00 and can be purchased through Mr. Johnson (black socks must be worn as well). 2. Each student is encouraged to purchase a band shirt and gloves. The cost of the shirt is $20.00 and can be purchased through Mr. Johnson. White gloves are also needed for the uniform. The cost for a pair is $2.50. Any student not wearing the proper sock color, not having gloves or uniform parts, or their uniform is not in marching condition will lose preparation points from their grade.

FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL GAME CONDUCT

Football and Basketball games are a chance for the students to show their team spirit. I do encourage cheering for the Red Hawks, but please be mindful of these procedures…

1. There will be no playing in the stands unless the whole band is playing together under the direction of Mr. Johnson, Annie or the Drum Major(s). 2. Abusive language/ behavior will not be accepted (see Hiawatha High School handbook for more specific behavior information). 3. All members will be in full uniform unless instructed by Mr. Johnson, Annie, or the Drum Major(s). 4. Please stay with the band in the bleacher seats during the 1st & 2nd quarters of the Football games. 5. Conduct yourself in the most professional manner possible.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein

2 TRIP POLICIES

With the help of our Marching Band fundraising projects, we are able to take trips once every three-five years. There are possibilities available for other travel opportunities.

1. Students traveling must be in compliance with the Athletic/Activity Policy for this school year

If you have any questions about the trip policies, please see Mr. Johnson.

MUSIC BOOSTERS ORGANIZATION

Music Boosters is the combined efforts of vocal and band parents helping with fundraisers. Music Boosters also provides vocal and band members with sack lunches on long trips, sets up workers for some concession stands, and gives a scholarship annually to deserving seniors in the vocal and band. If your parents are interested in becoming members, the meetings take place every second Monday of the month in the Hiawatha High School commons at 5:30 pm. 2013 Marching Band Staff

Drum Majors – Dorissa Jenkins, Emily Meyer & Bryn Swearingen Flute – Hosanna Fortmeyer & Sidney Schneider Clarinet – Bailey Saul & Breanna Swanson Alto Saxophone & French Horn – Lydia Lierz Trumpet – Payton Trosclair & Jeremy Tryon Low Woodwind & Low Brass – Jack Nolte & Marshall Swearingen Marching Percussion – Jordan Ball & Isaiah Henry Uniform Manager – Payton Trosclair 2013 Marching Band Rehearsal/Performances

August 24 COBBLESTONE PARADE TBA

September 6 (Perry Lecompton) HOME GAME 5:45 pm

September 20 (Royal Valley) HOME GAME 5:45 pm

October 4 (Homecoming Parade) 2:00 pm

October 4 (Nemaha Valley) HOMECOMING 5:45 pm

3 October 16 (Mission Valley Marching Festival) TBA

October 24 (Light Show Practice) 7:00 pm

October 25 (Riverside) HOME GAME (Light Show/HMS Kids Night) 5:45 pm

October 30 (Downtown Performance & Halloween Parade) TBA

October 31 (Sabetha) HOME GAME (Senior Night) 5:45 pm

November 5 (Bi-District Football) 7:00 pm

November 9 (Regional Football) TBA

November 15 (Football Sectional) TBA

November 22 (Sub State Football) TBA

November 30 (State Football) TBA

FUNDRAISING/ CONCESSION STANDS

There are many opportunities for students to raise money for trips or band supplies here at HHS. The band sells the Red Hawk Card. The students make $4.00 per card sold. The band may sell Cherrydale items in October. The band also does concession stands for many games held at HHS. Here are a few dates we know of, so far…

August 5 (Red Hawk Card Sales begin) TBA

September 16 (JV Football vs. Jeff West) 3:45 pm

September 20 (Football vs. Royal Valley) 4:30 pm

October 1 (Cherrydale Fundraiser) TBA

October 14 (JV Football vs. Santa Fe Trail) 3:45 pm

October 21 (JV Football vs. Horton) 3:45 pm

4 BASKETBALL PEP BAND

The Pep Band performs at the Men’s and Women’s home Basketball games. Band members need to perform for at least 6 games (included in your grade). The more Pep Band performances a student has, after the 6 required games, the more letter points the student can accumulate. The dates are listed on the next page.

December 10 (Falls City) HOME GAME 5:30 pm

December 12 (Sacred Heart) HOME GAME 5:30 pm

December 17 (Riverside) HOME GAME 5:30 pm

January 7 (Sabetha) HOME GAME 5:30 pm

January 10 (Jeff West) HOME GAME 5:30 pm

January 17 (Santa Fe Trail) HOME GAME 5:30 pm

January 28 (Girl’s Tournament) HOME GAME TBA

January 30 (Girl’s Tournament) HOME GAME TBA

January 31 Boys BB (Marysville) HOME GAME 5:00 pm

February 1 (Girl’s Tournament) HOME GAME TBA

February 11 (Nemaha Valley) HOME GAME 5:30 pm

February 14 (Royal Valley) HOME GAME (Sweetheart) 5:30 pm

February 18 (ACCHS) HOME GAME (Senior Night) 5:30 pm

March 3 & 4 (Sub State BB) TBA

March 6 - 8 (Sub State BB) TBA

March 12-15 (State BB) TBA

5 HONOR GROUPS & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

There are many opportunities throughout the year for students in band to take advantage of participating in an honor group. Most of these groups are on an audition basis only. Some performances are through “word of mouth” and may demand only certain instruments. Some of these groups do require a fee. The following list is a brief run- down of what honor groups, contests or festivals students commonly participate in...

District Band Audition entry and nomination deadline (October 11, 10-12 only) John Philip Sousa Honor Band entry deadline (October 18, Freshman only) Pit Orchestra for Hiawatha High School Musical (November 15-16) District Band Auditions (November 16, 10-12 only, Olathe East High School) District Band Performance (December 7, K-12 band only @ Blue Valley High School) State Band Auditions (January 11 at Salina Central High School, must participate in District Band to audition) KSU Concert Band Clinic (January 24-26, Kansas State University, Director Recommendation) Regional Piano in Baldwin City, KS @ Baker University (February 8) State Piano in Wichita, KS @ Wichita State University (February 22) KMEA All-State Honor Band Performance (February 27, Century II, Wichita, KS) Regional Solo & Ensemble Contest (March 29, Benedictine College, Atchison, KS) State Solo & Ensemble Contest (April 26, Southeast of Saline HS, Gypsum, KS; must make a I rating at Regional Contest) Kansas Lions Band (different Universities in the state, Director recommendation.

There may be other opportunities that will come up throughout the year (Pit Orchestra for the Musical, etc.). The opportunities are usually posted on the board or on bulletin boards in the classroom.

CONCERT BAND

The Concert Band will begin rehearsing the first week in November. Concert Band season is the most serious and challenging part of the Instrumental program here at HHS. The Concert Band will demand your daily best and every effort you can put forth. Concert Band dress will be black pants and a plain black shirt with black shoes and black socks. Violation of the uniform dress will result in preparation grade dock. The dates are listed below.

December 9 (Winter Concert) 7:00 pm

April 17 (State Large Ensemble Festival @ Atchison HS) TBA

May 6 (Spring Concert) 7:00 pm

6 JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The Jazz Ensemble performs at the Winter and Spring Concerts, as well as some public engagements. The instrumentation is Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano and Drum Set. The Jazz Ensemble rehearses at 7:15 am (B Weeks 1st Semester and A Weeks 2nd Semester). Please see Mr. Johnson if you are interested in participating.

DRUMLINE/ PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

The Percussion Ensemble performs at the Spring Concert, as well as the League, Regional, and sometimes the State Solo and Ensemble Festival. 1st Semester, this class is mainly for the drumline and the pit percussion of the marching band. 2nd Semester, the class is not just for percussionists. If a student is a piano player, the mallet instruments are very easy to learn. The Percussion Ensemble rehearses at 7:15 am every other morning. Please see Mr. Johnson if you are interested in participating. Here are some important dates of interest for Percussion Ensemble students.

March 29 (Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival) TBA

April 26 (State Solo and Ensemble Festival) TBA

SUGESTIONS TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS

I am looking forward to my ninth year here at Hiawatha High School. Last year was a huge success. As I talked with alumni of the Hiawatha High School band, I began to think about our focus for the year. I will continue to make sure your students have the tools to leave Hiawatha High School as productive citizens. I also hope that your students will be lifelong learners and musicians. With your help, I believe we can accomplish both.

“Music is life and life is Music.” Victor Markovich

“Connecting with others is the ultimate reason for being and doing” Eugene Migliaro Coporon

7 Band Accessories Price List

Reeds Flute Accessories Saxophone Accessories Primo Silk Swab $13.10 Mouthpiece Cap $5.90 Clarinet $2.55 Pad Saver $14.10 Metal Ligature $5.50 Bass Clarinet $4.55 Maintenance Kit$28.30 Rovner Ligature $31.50 Alto Sax $3.25 Cleaning Paper $8.65 Maintenance Kit $26.10 Tenor Sax $4.75 Cleaning Rod $5.60 Hanky Swab $6.15 Bari Sax $7.50 K&M Flute Stand$25.30 Silk Swab $15.25 Pad Saver $23.85 Rico Royal Powder Paper $8.70 Clarinet $3.50 Clarinet Accessories Neck Cleaner $6.70 Bass Clarinet $5.70 Mouthpiece Cap $5.40 Neotech Neck Strap $23.10 Alto Sax $5.00 Metal Ligature $4.90 Sax Stand $28.00 Tenor Sax $6.70 Rovner Ligature $31.30 Bari Sax $8.75 Luyben Ligature $12.60 Maintenance Kit $25.00 Mitchell Lurie Hanky Swab $5.50 Trombone Accessories Clarinet $3.60 Silk Swab $14.50 Superslick Slide Grease $3.35 Pad Saver $17.00 Superslick Slide Oil $3.80 Vandoren Reg. Thumb Pad $2.80 Liquid Slide Cream $4.30 Clarinet $4.70 Soft Thumb Pad $6.75 Yamaha Slide Cream $10.00 Bass Clarinet $8.60 K&M Clar. Stand $28.35 Slide-O-Mix $20.65 Alto Sax $6.00 Spray Bottle $5.40 Tenor Sax $8.60 Brass Accessories Maintenance Kit $28.30 Bari Sax $15.80 Polish Cloth $4.10 Cleaning Snake $11.00 Silver Cloth $6.00 Straight Mute $24.50 Mouthpiece Brush $3.50 Cup Mute $47.90 Woodwind Accessories Trombone Stand $24.00 Reed Saver (2) $2.75 Trumpet Accessories Reed Saver (4) $6.25 Fat Cat Valve Oil $5.70 Marching Accessories Mouthpiece Saver $2.40 Maintenance Kit $26.10 DEG Flip Folder $6.30 Cork Grease $3.00 Cleaning Snake $11.10 Flutist Friend $16.35 Teeth Guard $6.00 Straight Mute $26.15 Saxophone Lyre $5.00 Polish Cloth $4.10 Cup Mute $45.20 Clarinet Lyre $7.40 Silver Cloth $6.00 K&M Stand $60.00 Trumpet Lyre $5.00 Tastee Reed $10.85 Trombone Lyre $16.35

Band Books Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 - $9.75 – $16.50

ALL PRICES INCLUDE SALES TAX See Mr. Johnson if you have questions. MUSIC LETTER POINTS SYSTEM 100 POINTS NEEDED TO EARN LETTER

Major Role in Musical 50 I rating at State Contest (Large Group) 35 Minor role in Musical 35 Drum Major 30 Section Leader/ Librarian/ Uniform Manager 15 Chorus of Musical 25 Pit Orchestra for Musical 20 Solo at League Contest 10 Solo at Regional Contest 10 Solo at State Contest 20 Small Ensemble at League Contest 10 Small Ensemble at Regional Contest 10 Small Ensemble at State Contest 20 All-State Band or Choir (KMEA) 30 All-District Band or Choir (District I Freshman included) 20 All-District Band or Choir audition 20 Accompanist for Contest Solo 10/ each solo Work on set of Musical 10 Marching Band camp 10 Pep Band 5/ each game Costuming/Make-up or Props for Musical 5 Publicity for any Music Production 5 Performance outside of school 5/ each Music Field Trip 5/ each

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Policies stated in the handbook.

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me (742-2680 – H). I can be reached at the Middle School (742-4172) in the morning and the High School (742-3312) in the afternoon.

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2013-2014 Hiawatha High School Band Hand Book