River Ridge High School Band Program Student & Parent Handbook 2021-2022 School Year (Updated August 2nd, 2021)
A Celebrated Past… A Magnificent Present… A Spectacular Future….
Mr. Ross Amend - Director of Bands Ms. Christin Lawhorne - Associate Band Director Mr. Josh King - Director of Percussion Studies Ms. Brianna Twaddell – Director of Guard Studies
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL Table of Contents 2 Welcome Letter from Mr. Amend 3 Our Core Beliefs 4 A Historical View of Our Success 5 Our Staff 7 Suggested Course of Study 10 SECTION 2: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES River Ridge Band Class Syllabus 11 Financial Policies and Procedures 16 Social Media Handles 17 Social Media Policy 18 Rehearsal Attendance Policy 19 Pre-Season Absence Request Form 21 Concert Uniform Policy 22 Marching Uniform Policy 23 Instrument Rental Policy 25 How to Letter in the Band Program 26 Character, Behavior, and Academic Standards 28 SECTION 3: PARENTS GETTING INVOLVED How Parents Can Be Involved 29 Easy Money 30 Sponsorship Letter 32 Sponsorship Levels 33 Sponsorship Application 34 Important Contacts 35 SECTION 4: MARCHING BAND Why Do Marching Band? 36 Marching Band FAQ 37 Marching Band Rehearsal Checklist 39 Marching Band Public Etiquette Policy 40 Additional Student Marching Band Policies 41 Example of Home Game Itinerary 42 Example of Away Game Itinerary 43 SECTION 5: CALENDARS AND REHEARSAL DATES Master Calendar on Charms 44 Using and Syncing Charms 45 Band Program Fundraiser Schedule 47 Fall 2021 Semester Master Calendar Dates 48 Spring 2022 Semester Master Calendar Dates 51 *Not definitive until the school year actually starts.
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SECTION 1: GENERAL
WELCOME LETTER
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the new year of the River Ridge High School Band Program! You are about to embark on a journey that is sure to be one of the best experiences of your entire life. Students and parents alike will make new friends, create fond memories, and become a part of one of the largest organizations in the entire Cherokee County community.
I am so excited to begin this journey with you all and I am committed to being the strongest leader possible for this band program as we move forward. I have worked with various successful band programs and bring a clear direction for our program as a result. My goal is to ensure that all students involved receive a high education in the fine arts, create lifelong memories, and grow to be young men and women of high character. I believe most of all that our band program is a very large family and that each of you, students, and parents, are a part of it.
Entailed in this packet is important paperwork that will allow you to integrate yourself into our program, as well as obtain vital information regarding policies, dates, fees, fundraisers, expectations, and volunteer opportunities. Feel free to ask any questions you may have by emailing me at [email protected]
I am so excited to have you all join our family! We are embarking on a great journey together that I know will lead to the continued success for our program!
Sincerely,
Ross M. Amend Director of Bands River Ridge High School
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OUR CORE BELIEFS
Why does the River Ridge Band Program exist? [WHY] To create positive life changing experiences for students in the Fine Arts
[HOW] By achieving performances of the very highest caliber
[WHAT] By striving for excellence in everything we do.
What do we do? 1. Provide a comprehensive education of the arts for all students. 2. Create opportunities for lifelong memories and friendships. 3. Promote the advancement of the arts on a local, regional, and national level. 4. Promote leadership skills and character development of students.
RIVER RIDGE BAND PROGRAM MOTTO Striving for Excellence with S.P.I.R.I.T.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER You Before I. Us before Me
RIVER RIDGE BAND BOOSTERS INC. MISSION STATEMENT To support the students, staff, and directors of River Ridge Bands with financial support and logistical support beyond what local school, county, state, and national levels can offer.
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A HISTORICAL VIEW OF OUR SUCCESS 2009-2010 ● River Ridge High School Opens with 22 9th grade students ● LGPE Comments Only: Concert Band ● Concert Band performs at Dollywood Spring of 2010 2010-2011 ● Inaugural Year of the River Ridge Marching Knights ● North Paulding National Band Championship – 1st Place Band Class A ● 4th Annual Creekview Classic 2010 – 1st Place Band Class A ● Concert Band and Orchestra perform at Universal Studios ● LGPE Overall Superiors: Concert Band 2011-2012 ● Valhalla Classic October 6, 2011 – 1st Place Band in Class AA and Silver Division Champions ● Marching Knights perform at SeaWorld ● SAPA Championships 2014 – JV Winter Guard Bronze Medal – Novice Class ● LGPE Overall Superiors: Wind Symphony and Concert Band 2012-2013 ● Valhalla Classic - 1st Place Band in Class AA, Silver Division Champions, and Grand Champions at the Valhalla Classic at Northgate HS ● 6th Annual Creekview Classic - 1st Place Band Class AAA and Silver Division Champions ● SAPA Championships – Bronze Medal for JV Winter Guard – Novice Class ● Concert Band performs in New York City onboard U.S.S. Intrepid ● LGPE Overall Superior: Wind Symphony and Concert Band ● 2 students selected for GMEA All-State Band 2013-2014 ● Lassiter Marching Showcase – 1st Place Band Class AAA, Best in Class for all captions ● 7th Annual Creekview Classic – 1st Place Band Class AAA and Silver Division Champions ● Old South Marching Invitational, Newnan, GA – 1st Place Band Class AAA, Best in Class for all captions ● SAPA Championships 2014 - 1st Place Percussion Scholastic Concert Open ● Marching Knights perform in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade ● Marching Knights perform in the Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. ● LGPE Overall Superiors: Wind Symphony and Concert Band ● 3 students selected for GMEA All-State Band 2014-2015 ● Heart of Georgia Marching Contest 2014 – 1st Place Band Class AAAA ● 31st Southern Invitational Music Festival 2014 - 1st Place Overall Band Class AAAA and 1st Place Guard ● WGI Winds Atlanta Regional Champions – Scholastic A ● WGI Winds World Championships Dayton, Ohio April 12, 2015 – Silver Medal Scholastic A ● Tournament of Stars 2015 - 1st Place Scholastic A ● LGPE Overall Superiors: Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Symphonic Winds ● 6 students selected for GMEA All-State Band ● 28 students selected for District 9 Honor Band
2015-2016 ● The River Ridge Wind Ensemble invited to guest perform at the University of Georgia’s January Music Festival in January of 2016. ● The Winter Guard finished Scholastic A level, where the varsity winter guard currently competes. ● Marching Knights compete at Jacksonville State Bands of America Regional Championship October 10, 2015 - 3rd Class AA and 5th Place Finalist ● Marching Knights performed London New Year’s Day Parade on January 1st, 2016
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● Overall Superiors: Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Symphonic Winds ● 4 students selected for GMEA All-State Band ● 33 students selected for District 9 Honor Band 2016-2017 ● Marching Knights named top five finalist (4th overall) at the Jacksonville Bands of America Regional, 1st Place Class AA and 1st in all captions ● Marching Knights were named Grand Champions at the Lake Hartwell competition, sweeping 1st in nearly every category ● The River Ridge Wind Ensemble invited to guest perform at the University of Alabama Honor Band Festival in 2017. ● The JV Winter Guard 4th place finish in their division at SAPA Championships. ● LGPE Overall Superiors: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds ● LGPE Overall Excellent: Wind Symphony ● 4 students selected for GMEA All-State Band ● 36 students selected for District 9 Honor Band 2017-2018 ● Marching Knights took second place at the Kennesaw Mountain Marching Invitational. Color Guard won Overall First Place. ● The Varsity Winter Guard took 7th place in their division after being promoted up a division in the middle of the season. ● Concert Band Festival Overall Superiors: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band ● Concert Band Festival Overall Excellent: Concert Band ● 2 Students selected for GMEA All-State Band ● 24 students selected for District 9 Honor Band 2018-2019 ● Marching Knights took fourth place at the White Columns Invitational hosted at Milton High School. Brass earned the Outstanding Brass Award, Tied 1st Place for Overall Visual ● The Varsity Winter Guard took 6th place in their round at SAPA Championships. ● The Junior Varsity Winter Guard took 4th place in their class. ● 18 students selected for District 9 Honor Band 2019-2020 ● Marching Knights took fifth place at the White Columns Invitational hosted at Milton High School. Woodwinds earned the Outstanding Woodwinds Award ● LGPE Overall Superiors: Symphonic Band ● The Varsity Winter Guard took 3rd place and 2nd place at local competitions. ● The Junior Varsity Winter Guard took 6th place at their local competition. ● 20 students selected for GMEA District 9 Honor Band ● 2 students selected for GMEA All-State Band
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RIVER RIDGE BAND PROGRAM SENIOR STAFF
Ross M. Amend – Director of Bands Ross Michael Amend joined the River Ridge faculty as Director of Bands in the summer of 2017. Mr. Amend holds a Master of Music Education degree from University of Georgia (2015) and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Columbus State University (2011) where he studied clarinet with Dr. Lisa Oberlander. Mr. Amend is working close to home, as he is a native of Marietta, Georgia.
Mr. Amend previously served as the Associate Director of Bands at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA for six years. During his time at South Forsyth High School Mr. Amend helped facilitate the growth of the program from 100 students when he arrived to over 250 students at the time of his departure. His responsibilities included being the primary conductor for the South Forsyth Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Woodwind Tech class. Additionally, Mr. Amend assisted in the direction, performance, and training of the award- winning South Forsyth Marching War Eagle Band, with primary focuses on woodwind pedagogy and visual instruction. Mr. Amend also taught AP Music Theory while running logistical operations for the South Forsyth Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion Ensemble.
Before beginning his career at South Forsyth High School, Mr. Amend student-taught at Hillgrove High School in Cobb County with Christopher Ferrell and Patrick Erwin. During his undergraduate studies at Columbus State University, he worked with various high school band programs – most notably as a clarinet instructor and visual technician with Kell High School in Marietta while under the direction of David McGrath.
Mr. Amend regularly supplements his formal musical training by attending music conferences and conducting symposiums across the country. Notable conductors he has had lessons and attended masterclasses with include Eugene Corporon, Steve Davis, Craig Kirchhoff, Jamie Nix, Kevin Sedatole, and Mallory Thompson. Mr. Amend has affiliations with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), and the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, as well as being a proud Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Amend currently holds a Music Teacher Certification (T-5) K-12. Still an active clarinetist, Mr. Amend often performs around metropolitan Atlanta as well as a member of the acclaimed Cobb Wind Symphony.
Christin Lawhorne – Associate Director of Bands Christin Leigh Lawhorne is the Director of Orchestras and Associate Director of Bands at River Ridge High School in Woodstock, GA. Ms. Lawhorne has been a music educator in Cherokee County since the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Lawhorne graduated from Sequoyah High School in 2005. She then attended Reinhardt College on a music scholarship and studied flute with Lucy Kowalski, Lisa Mahoney, and Kelly Bryant, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance with a concentration in flute, '10. In 2013, she completed her student teaching certification at Cherokee High School with Garrick Cheyne and obtained her Bachelor's in Music Education under Dr. David Gregory. Most recently, Christin Lawhorne acquired her master's in music with a concentration in conducting under the baton of Dr. Kerry Bryant.
Ms. Christin Lawhorne became the Director of Orchestras and Guitar at Woodstock High School from 2014 to 2017. In August of 2017, Ms. Lawhorne became a River Ridge Knight. Ms. Lawhorne looks forward to a very successful and musical year with both the orchestra and band.
Christin Lawhorne still is an active performer, currently playing with The Georgia Wind Symphony under the baton of Dr. David Gregory, having performed at GMEA, University of Alabama, Troy University, and Georgia State. Additionally, she has made guest performing appearances with Tara Winds, The American Patriot Winds, and The Flute Choir of Atlanta-having performed at the National Flute Convention in Washington D.C. in 2015. Ms. Lawhorne’s greatest accomplishment is her son, Ashton.
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Josh King – Director of Percussion Studies Josh King was born in California but raised in various states in the Southeastern U.S. and considers himself a Georgia native. Having worked with a very large variety of concert and marching programs, Josh brings not only knowledge of the craft itself, but a custom- tailored approach that matches all skill levels and abilities of his students. Treating percussion more like a passion and less like a vocation has been the mantra and guiding force behind Josh's time as an instructor, and the only things expected from his students are that an honest effort is made to improve themselves, and that they allow their peers the opportunity to do so in a friendly and productive environment.
After attending high school in South Georgia, Josh went on to Jacksonville State University to be a part of their marching program, as well as a member of their P.A.S.I.C. competition group. During his high school and college years, Josh was not only a member of both Southwind and Spirit of Atlanta drum and bugle corps, but also the WGI group Music City Mystique. While his marching experience helped sculpt him as an instructor, the opportunity to work with many different educational teams along the way is what defined his approach to percussion education.
Although there were many high school and middle school groups that Josh worked with while he was still a performing member of ensembles, the main focus on instruction took place after his performing days were over. These groups include Seminole High School and Tarpon Springs in Florida, as well as Kennesaw Mountain in Georgia. Various other groups have benefited from his involvement, such as Sunlake High School in Tampa whose indoor percussion program was started by Josh and has since gone on to win their class in state competition several times. Along with these scholastic groups, Josh has also been a staff member at Independent World DCI and WGI groups such as Spirit of Atlanta, Crossmen, Cavaliers, Infinity Percussion, STRYKE, Atlanta Quest, and Music City Mystique.
Josh proudly endorses Pearl Drums and Innovative Percussion as a sponsored educational artist.
Brianna Twaddell – Director of Guard Studies Brianna Twaddell is the Director of Color Guards for the River Ridge Marching Knights. She is originally from Los Angeles, California, and moved to Georgia 3 years ago. Brianna began her color guard career performing in middle school and continued to perform consecutively until her age-out year of drum corps in 2015. She toured and competed with multiple groups, including The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, and The Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard. While performing, she received multiple medals, including the WGI World Championship gold medal with The Santa Clara Vanguard in 2015. Before directing at River Ridge, she taught at numerous programs including Ramona High School, Aliso Niguel High School, Olivet Nazarene University, and Woodward Academy. Additionally, she has assisted Atlanta Quest Indoor Drumline with choreography. During her years in the activity, Brianna has acquired a passion for developing the future of the activity and is excited for another year working with The Marching Knights.
Ryan LeQuier – Director of Bands, Mill Creek Middle School Ryan LeQuier is currently serving his second year as Director of Bands at Mill Creek Middle School. Previously, he served as the Assistant Band Director at Mill Creek. Mr. LeQuier holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Auburn University. While at Auburn, he participated in all aspects of the music department including: The Auburn University Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Trumpet Ensemble, The Auburn University Community Orchestra, and Men’s Chorus. He studied trumpet under Dr. Mark DeGoti and conducting under Dr. Richard Good. Mr. LeQuier’s professional affiliations include the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), the National Band Association (NBA), and Kappa Kappa Psi. He is still an active trumpet player and currently performs with the Atlanta Wind Symphony. He is also the Choir Director at Rivercliff Lutheran Church in Sandy Springs. He is very excited to continue working with The River Ridge Marching Knights and loves being a part of the River Ridge Zone!
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Mike Rostin – Jazz Band Director Mr. Mike Rostin has taught music at many schools in the metro Atlanta, Athens, and Oklahoma City areas. He began his formal music education at the University of Georgia where he received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a focus on bass trombone. While at UGA, he marched two seasons with the Redcoat Band on sousaphone and one on trombone, played bass trombone in the UGA Jazz Ensemble, and played four seasons with the UGA Basketball and Volleyball pep bands on drum set. Mr. Rostin also traveled with the UGA Wind Ensemble to Argentina for Argentina's Bicentennial celebrations. Upon graduating, Mr. Rostin has taught Jazz Band and Marching Band at South Forsyth HS, Northview HS, and currently at River Ridge HS. Mr. Rostin marched with Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps for four years, taking first place at the DCA Class A World Championship in 2008. He later taught visual technique and brass fundamentals with Alliance for many years. Mr. Rostin recently received his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia State. For fun, Mr. Rostin plays in several local jazz bands including the Douglas Cameron Orchestra where he performed with many talented musicians including Brian Littrel (Backstreet Boys) and his son Baylee. He has also recorded multiple albums with Big Band Contractors on bass trombone. Mr. Rostin continues to play jazz with the 3rd Stream Big Band. In his free time, he enjoys working on his 1973 International Scout ii and completing DIY projects around the house. His wife Ashleigh recently had their first baby boy, Beckett, who seems to have good potential as a musician. Mr. Rostin is a proud member of the Athens Sousaphone Society and is a President of the Athens Trombone Association.
Drew Paller – Marching Band Show Designer Andrew Paller is in his fifth year as the Assistant Director of Bands at McCleskey Middle School located in Marietta, Georgia. After receiving his BA in Music Education from Kennesaw State University in 2014, Mr. Paller served as the Assistant Director of Bands at Pine Mountain Middle School located in Kennesaw, Georgia from 2014 to 2016.
While at KSU, Mr. Paller studied Saxophone with Sam Skelton, performed in the university Wind Ensemble, and served as a guest conductor for the university Concert Band. During his time at Pine Mountain Middle School, Mr. Paller was involved in every aspect of the Band Program. While there, Mr. Paller’s ensembles consistently received superior ratings at the GMEA District 12 LGPE and he helped to maintain an overall program enrollment of almost half the school’s student body.
Prior teaching experiences include time spent on staff with the Kell High School and Kennesaw Mountain High School Band Programs where Mr. Paller assisted with their 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015 Bands of America Regional and National Championship titles.
Aside from his responsibilities at McCleskey, Mr. Paller serves as the Marching Band Program Coordinator for the River Ridge High School Marching Band located in Woodstock, GA, teaches private saxophone lessons, and teaches symphonic and marching camps around the metro Atlanta area. He is also a proud alumni of McCleskey Middle School.
Mr. Paller and his wife Anna live in Kennesaw, Georgia with their daughter Lily and golden retriever, Maggie.
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SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY FOR BAND
Did you know, taking Band can get you a Fine Arts Pathway? If you take band all four years, you can earn a Fine Arts Pathway in High School for your high school diploma. You can also take foreign language to be college eligible. According to the counseling department at River Ridge High School, most colleges want at least 2 years of foreign language, maybe even 3. Here’s how you can do it!
Starting Foreign Language in High School- Suggested Course of Study for Band Study 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Class BAND BAND BAND BAND 1 Class MATH MATH MATH MATH 2 Class SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE 3 Class ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 4 Class P.E. and SOCIAL SOCIAL SOCIAL 5 HEALTH STUDIES STUDIES STUDIES Class STUDENT Foreign Foreign Foreign 6 ELECTIVE or Language Language Language AP Human (Year 1) (Year 2) (Year 3) or Geography Student Elective Class Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 7
Starting Foreign Language in Middle School- Suggested Course of Study for Band Study 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Class 1 BAND BAND BAND BAND Class 2 MATH MATH MATH MATH Class 3 SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE Class 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Class 5 P.E. and SOCIAL SOCIAL SOCIAL HEALTH STUDIES STUDIES STUDIES Class 6 Foreign Foreign STUDENT STUDENT Language Language ELECTIVE ELECTIVE 8th Grade (Year 2) (Year 3) Foreign Or Language STUDENT (Year 1) ELECTIVE
Class 7 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
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SECTION 2: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
RIVER RIDGE BAND PROGRAM SYLLABUS for 2021-2022 School Year
Instructor Name: Ross Amend, Director of Bands Christin Lawhorne, Associate Director of Bands
Email: Mr. Amend [email protected] Ms. Lawhorne [email protected]
Course Titles: Mastery Band Advanced Band Intermediate Band
Description of Courses: Band class is an instrumental ensemble that is a performance-based music course. This class emphasizes individual and ensemble practices, musical literacy, music theory, and music history. This course is designed to further student's growth as a musician as well as a young adult. Students will actively participate in class through band class procedures and practices during class/rehearsal time daily. The ensemble will perform both on and off campus several times throughout the academic year. Students will have various after school rehearsals throughout the year. There are typically two rehearsals before a concert with once-a-week rehearsals lasting from January through March.
Prerequisites: Middle school band/private lessons/director placement
Canvas Expectations: http://cherokeek12.net/learning-tools/canvas_parent_account_instructions_updated-july-2017/
Rules and Expectations: 1. Bring Your Learning Device (BYLD): Allowed in class, at the discretion of the director, for tuning, metronome, online submissions. No texting, calling, or web surfing is allowed. 2. Plagiarism: Zero Tolerance. 3. Food and Drink: Water Bottles only; no food, gum, or other beverages unless approved by the director. 4. Always be prepared. Have a pencil, assigned music, book, instrument, and any applicable equipment. 5. Practice. This program can only be successful with individual time practicing on your instrument at home. Practice time is a requirement as well as an expectation. 6. Private lessons are highly encouraged and contribute directly to student success and ensemble success. 7. Be on time. This is a life skill you must develop to be successful, especially in the performing arts. You are tardy if you are not in the classroom when the warm-up begins. The school tardy policy is posted on the RRHS website as well as in the student handbook. 8. Turn in required assignments and/or forms on time! This is part of being a responsible young adult. 9. Do not enter office or music library without permission. 10. Students are expected to arrive promptly to all performance call times. Repeated tardiness may result in the lowering of the concert performance grade.
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11. Please use the restroom before or after class. If you must use the restroom, please do so when you or your section is not being addressed. 12. Always give your personal best! You will take away from the ensemble experience only what you are willing to put into it. 13. “3 Rule Concept” –Respect the director’s time, respect each other’s time, respect the music. 14. Concert and Rehearsal Attendance Policy a. This is a Co-Curricular class, and all performances are mandatory. We understand that emergency and special situations will arise, and we will work with you if that happens on a case-by-case basis. Under normal circumstances, failure to attend a performance will seriously impact your grade and may preclude future participation in the River Ridge High School Band Program. Make-up assignments will not be given for unexcused absences. No exceptions will be made. b. Concerts. Band is a co-curricular activity, meaning that some requirements for the class are held outside of the school day. The concert performance is equivalent to a unit exam and is the culminating experience from the work that is done in the classroom. Students are expected to attend all required concerts. c. Rehearsals. Student attendance at after school rehearsals is of the utmost importance to the success of the band program. Being a member of the River Ridge High School Band Program is like being on a team. The team requires every individual to be successful. When one member is missing, the whole team suffers. d. Electing to participate in a performing group includes consistent attendance in both class rehearsal and concert events. Band students must understand and assume the responsibility of these requirements. Talk to your coach, employer, or community leader ahead of time there are no conflicts on these required days. e. Excused absences include a death in the family or extreme illness where you aren’t at school. If you are well enough to attend all your classes, you are well enough to stay for rehearsal. f. Only excused absences will be given a make-up assignment. g. Unexcused absences are conflicts such as failure to arrange transportation, work, entertainment, other school activities, etc.… h. Any conflicts with a rehearsal or concert need to be addressed no later than 2 weeks prior to the date of the rehearsal or concert. Last minute emergencies are understood, and arrangements can be made at the discretion of the director. Failure to communicate conflicts results in multiple problems the day of the concert or rehearsal. Please be respectful of your classmates and director. i. While this policy may seem strict, it is necessary to protect the integrity of the band program. j. Students absent from class during the week leading up to a concert are subject to not performing. k. Students not present in class on the day of the concert are subject to not performing. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis. l. LGPE is mandatory. Only an excused absence discussed ahead of time will be accepted. You will be penalized via your grade as although it’s a field trip, it also is a co-curricular performance. You must be in attendance.
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Goals for the course: 1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. 2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. 3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments. 4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines. 5. Reading and notating music. 6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music. 7. Evaluating music and music performances. 8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. 9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture. Course Materials: Required Text: Music and all supplemental materials will be provided. Supplies: Musical instruments whether loaned by the school or rented from the student. Pencil, assigned music, applicable equipment.
Class Fee: There is an annual $150 fee for taking this class. Payments may be paid by check to River Ridge Band Boosters. This fee allows the student to ‘rent’ a tuxedo or gown to be worn at concerts for the school year, provided by the River Ridge Band Boosters. Should the student outgrow the attire, it will be exchanged for the duration of the year.. This class fee also keeps students from having to rent instruments, and repairs are done without charge to the student if the repair is within normal yearly wear. This fee also helps to pay for busses to LGPE, guest clinicians to come in, and various other costs needed to run such a large program.
Discipline Procedures: Students must be in their seats with their instruments assembled and ready to play 3 minutes after the tardy bell. Failure to follow the above classroom rules and expectations results in a teacher managed infraction. This means that the teacher will assign private detention to the student after school and will call the parent(s)/guardian(s) and notify them about the infraction. This will happen the first three times that a student commits an infraction. On the fourth infraction, the teacher will complete an administrative referral and a member of the administrative team will handle disciplinary actions from there. NOTE: Failure to serve a detention will result in an immediate administrative referral.
Classroom Tardy Policy Per RRHS Policy 3rd Tardy To Any Class – Lunch Detention (Check In With Admin At Front Table) 4th Tardy – 2 Lunch Detentions 5th Tardy – 3 Lunch Detentions 6th Tardy – 1 Day ISS 7th Tardy – 2 Days ISS 8th Tardy – 3 Days ISS 9th Tardy – 5 Days ISS 10th Tardy – 1 Day ALT School
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Grading Policies and Explanation Content Weights and Description: Summative Grade Category = 50% of total semester grade. Formative Grade Category = 40% of total semester grade. Midterm (Fall Semester)/Final Exam (Spring Semester) = 10% of total semester grade. Summative - 50% This section will consist of 10 grades (5 for each concert cycle) each making up 5% each of this grading section compromising assignments directly related to the concert performance. These grades can include the following: 1. Playing/singing pass-offs of concert music to be completed in person or online. 2. Research assignments related to the composer, history, meaning of the piece, etc.… 3. Performance evaluation at concert 4. Written concert reflection - to be completed within 5 calendar days of the concert. 5. Other assignments as deemed necessary by instructor.
EXAMPLE: Fall Concert Cycle 1. Pass off from piece 1 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 2. Pass off from piece 2 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 3. Composer assignment 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 4. Concert evaluation 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 5. Concert reflection 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. Winter Concert Cycle (100%) 1. Pass off from piece 1 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 2. Pass off from piece 2 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 3. Composer assignment 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 4. Concert evaluation 10% of Summative Grade for the semester. 5. Concert reflection 10% of Summative Grade for the semester.
***Unexcused Absence leading to the missing of a concert*** If a student misses a concert for an unexcused absence, they will not be able to make up the Concert Evaluation or the Concert Reflection. Therefore, a maximum of 60% is what is possible to earn for the entire
***Excused Absence leading to the missing of a concert*** If a student misses a concert for an excused absence, a recovery assignment will be given for the missed concert. Excused absences that are communicated the day of include death in the family, illness that prevents the student from attending school. Scheduled excused absences must be communicated 2 weeks before the concert via email. These include religious occasions, weddings, and possible state level honors. The concert evaluation recovery grade and the concert reflection recovery grade will be due within 5 school days of the concert. It is the responsibility of the student not the instructor to ask for this makeup assignment. A zero in the gradebook will remain until the grade is made up.
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Formative - 40% This section will consist of all other grades not specified as concert grades but directly related to the music education of the student. These grades can include the following: 1. Playing/singing pass-offs of scales, etudes, solos, concert music, etc... 2. Sight-reading assignments/quizzes 3. Theory assignments/quizzes 4. Written music assignments/quizzes 5. Participation during class 1. following teacher instructions to play or sing their part in section or whole group 2. having class materials ready (i.e., music in hand, pencil, instrument parts) 3. Phones are put away unless BYLD is being utilized in class 4. Talking is reserved for asking music questions to neighbors or section leaders
Final Exam - 10%
Grading Policy Regarding Makeups: Students will have 5 days to make-up work after an absence (per Cherokee County policy). Those missing mandatory rehearsals and performances – see concert policy. Student responsibilities: Missing assignment information: Make up assignments will be handled on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the director. Remediation and Recovery Policy: Tutoring is available at request of student during approved morning, lunch, or afterschool times. Syllabus Addendum This is syllabus a brief outline of the rules and procedures for class. Students and parent will need to review the full band handbook in detail. For students this will be done the first three days of class. All policies within the River Ridge Handbook are considered additional policies to the River Ridge Band Program Syllabus.
*Information attached is considered part of this syllabus. The River Ridge Band Program is a part of this syllabus and can be found on RiverRidgeBands.org or by request. Agreeing to the syllabus means you are agreeing to the handbook as well.
** This syllabus is subject to change without notice.
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FINANCIAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
To Make Payments: Checks may be made payable to “River Ridge Band Boosters” and submitted into the blue box in the band room that is right outside the band director’s office. In addition, electronic payments may be made in Charms at www.charmsoffice.com.
Failure to Pay Agreed Amounts on Time: The River Ridge Band Boosters is made of various families who all appreciate the significant financial commitment required to provide our kids the opportunity to participate in the various band programs, including Color Guard. That is why a payment plan is offered. We also realize that life doesn’t stop, and other priorities demand our financial attention (e.g., medical bills, home, and car repairs). If something comes up and you find yourself in a financial dilemma that will result in a missed payment(s) under the terms set herein, please reach out to us as soon as you know you may miss a scheduled payment. But do not wait longer than five (5) business days of the missed payment’s due date. By contacting the treasurer of the Band Boosters or the Band Director, you may be able to make arrangements to catch up on payments or reschedule payments for a later date. Communication is key. A failure to communicate in a timely manner with a lack of effort to meet your financial obligations will be the reason for your student falling out of good standing. Falling out of good standing with the terms herein may also result in the inability to enter into a payment plan in future years and may have an immediate effect on your child’s involvement with the Program. Falling out of good standing may mean that your student will not be allowed to travel to away games, travel to competitions, be provided pre-game meals, or may even be removed from the Program for which this financial agreement has been arranged. If an amount remains owing after the conclusion of the Program’s season, the difference will be required to be paid prior to Student’s involvement in subsequent years. Students must pay all outstanding band fees to participate in graduation ceremonies, receive their diplomas and purchase parking passes. These outstanding fees are equivalent to students having outstanding library fees or unreturned textbooks. All delinquent fees lacking payment arrangements will be reported to the RRHS administration.
What if my Student Quits? There are no refunds for amounts already paid and the amounts stated above are still owed. If an amount remains unpaid and the Student wants to join the Program in any subsequent year, the outstanding balance will be required to be paid in addition to the annual dues for that year prior to your child’s future involvement. It will be determined at that time if you would be allowed to enter into another payment plan with the Band Boosters.
Financial Hardship: The Cherokee County School District and River Ridge High School policies guide us in all such matters. From the CCSD Athletic Handbook: “Addressing Financial Hardship” No student will be prevented from participating in a sport/activity due to financial hardship. Because it is important to protect the privacy of students relative to financial hardship, each school must develop protocol to insure confidentiality. Such protocol may include, but is not limited to the following: ● Student and/or parent/guardian contacts the head coach/sponsor. ● The head coach/sponsor discusses the situation with the school’s athletic director. ● The school’s athletic director determines the appropriate course of action (i.e., develop a payment plan, ask for assistance from the booster club, etc.) ● The head coach contacts the student and/or parent/guardian to review and explain any accommodations or actions approved. The Band Boosters protocol: In cases of financial hardship, any needy student may contact Mr. Amend privately in order to obtain a scholarship application. The application must be turned in by the due date. Applications will be reviewed by an independent panel of three River Ridge High School teachers. The panel will decide to award partial or full scholarships to students. Mr. Amend or the Treasurer of the Band Boosters will communicate with families the decision of the panel. In order to qualify for a scholarship all past fees must be paid in full and a $100 deposit must be made with the application.
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SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS FOR RIVER RIDGE BAND PROGRAM
Band Website - Public Page www.riverridgebands.org
FACEBOOK - Public Page https://www.facebook.com/RiverRidgeBands
TWITTER - Public Page @RiverRidgeBands
INSTAGRAM - Public Page @RiverRidgeBands
YOUTUBE- RR Bands Director Account
FACEBOOK - Close Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/RiverRidgeBandBoosters
REMIND ACCOUNTS: You can text the number 81010 with the following codes in the message box or simply use the application on your phone.
All students in River Ridge Band Program based on class period: 1st Period Brass Class @ 1stbrass
4th Period Woodwind Class @ 4thwwrr
5th Period Symphonic Band @ 5thsym
6th Period Wind Ensemble @ 6thrrwe
7th Period Percussion Class @7thpercrr
Guard Students Not in a Banc Class @ guardrr
All students in River Ridge Marching Band should join based on their instrument: Marching Band Woodwinds Remind Code: @ww21rr
Marching Band Brass Remind Code: @brass21rr
Marching Band Percussion/DMs Remind Code: @per21rr
Marching Band Guard Remind Code: @guard21rr
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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR RIVER RIDGE BAND PROGRAM
A Note on Social Media: It is the obligation of every student to use social media in a responsible way. Remember, what you say on social media is public to the whole world. Students observed using social media in an irresponsible manner will be dealt with according to school discipline policies and/or may be dismissed from the band program.
Facebook Do’s and Don’ts: If you have a question for the band boosters or the band director, do not post your question to any of the Facebook groups/ pages. Please direct questions to Mr. Amend or a board member via email. The Facebook pages are not the place to lodge your complaints or questions. If you post questions or complaints, your comments will be deleted. The Facebook group and page are designed for the band to be able to communicate about fundraisers or brag on our students.
Video Policy: Rehearsal and/or performance videos are never to be posted online without specific written approval from Mr. Amend. Failure to acquire written approval may result in copyright infringement. All copyright/sync infringement penalties occurred from individuals posting River Ridge band performance videos will be the responsibility of the individual who posted the unapproved videos.
Also, please be aware that judges commonly will search for band videos online, before actually an event. We would never want to potentially hurt our program by posting video that is not our very best product.
*Students/Parents may post rehearsal or video to the closed Facebook group “River Ridge Band Boosters”. All other websites are considered public and must obtain written approval to post.
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REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE POLICY
This rehearsal policy is applicable to all ensembles under the River Ridge Band Program. For all ensembles under the umbrella of the River Ridge Band Program, students must submit all absence requests BEFORE THE FIRST REHEARSAL OF THE ENSEMBLE.
Ensembles include but are not limited to concert band, marching band, jazz band, symphony orchestra, winter guard, etc. In order for any of the ensembles to be successful within the River Ridge Band Program, it is imperative that students understand that participating in an ensemble is a team effort contingent upon the presence of all participants. Students are to be present at every rehearsal, allowing the ensemble to be successful in experiencing efficient, positive, and meaningful rehearsals as well as performances. Any absences once the season has started should be emailed directly to the Director of Bands.
1. All band members are expected to check the River Ridge Band website and/or band calendar often for updates and to know when all events are scheduled. The website address is: www.riverridgebands.org and updated regularly and often months in advance. 2. With marching band, all members are expected to attend both weeks of band camp. No exceptions will be made without direct permission from the Director of Bands. 3. All performances are mandatory. Any absences from a performance, including a Friday night performance or a competition may result in immediate removal from the program. Any such conflicts must be turned in before the seasons begin and agreed to in writing by both the student and the director. 4. A single unexcused absence from a rehearsal or performance may result in the student being removed immediately from the River Ridge Marching Band a. In the event that a member misses a rehearsal, the absence will be categorized as either an excused or unexcused absence. 5. Any conflicts that arise during the season must be discussed with Mr. Amend. 6. A note on homework: Being a part of the River Ridge Band Program is not mandatory for a student to graduate from high school, and therefore is an elected privilege by the student. Members of the River Ridge Band Program are expected to maintain good grades, while simultaneously participating in the band in its full capacity. It is important that members of the band stay on top of their homework, and various other assignments so that a conflict does not arise. Students who miss rehearsals due to homework will be removed from the ensemble. Plan your homework and assignments ahead. Additionally, the 5pm start time for marching band allows students one hour and 45 minutes to study before practice. 7. Students who are removed from the program (or quit) for attendance or behavior issues may not be allowed to return to the program in seasons that follow. 8. All marching band participation fees, concert band participation fees, uniform accessory payments, and/or additional item purchases are not refundable. a. In the event a student quits, is removed from the program, moves, transfers schools, etc., your payment will be considered a contribution to River Ridge Band Boosters, Inc. and used to help recover lost funds caused by your student’s remaining dues not being paid.
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b. In the event a student quits, is removed from the program, moves, transfers schools, etc., items purchased through the boosters such as gloves, uniforms, warm-up suits, make-up, body tights, bags, or flag bags, will not be distributed to the student. These items will also be used to help recover lost funds caused by your student’s remaining dues not being paid. c. Students who habitually sit out of rehearsal, are absent from rehearsal, or do not perform up to our standard, or are injured, may be temporarily removed, or replaced altogether. d. Remember, the band still has to continue regardless of your circumstance.
ABSENCES DEFINED EXCUSED ABSENCES TO BE SUBMITTED AHEAD OF TIME: The following are excused absences. However, these requests should be submitted at the beginning of the season to allow for planning. 1) Wedding 2) Religious Event 3) River Ridge Band/Chorus/Orchestra concerts. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: The following absences are unexcused, and students will NOT be excused from rehearsal. 1) Not feeling like coming to rehearsal 2) Sick where the student is still able to complete the school day. (without a doctor’s note) 3) Homework 4) Birthday 5) Work 6) Non-River Ridge concerts. 7) Going out of town 8) Vacation EMERGENCY EXCUSED ABSENCES TO BE SUBMITTED AFTER THE FACT: Emergency absences will need to be communicated with Mr. Amend at the earliest convenience of the student or parent at: [email protected]. Excused, emergency absences may include but are not limited to: 1) Death of a Family Member 2) Student illness where the student goes home from school and does not complete the entire day of school.
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PRE-SEASON ABSENCE REQUEST FORM Please use this form for all pre-season absence requests. This form should be submitted within 30 days of the start of the first rehearsal for any ensemble. Please refer to the Rehearsal Attendance Policy found in the River Ridge Band Handbook before submitting any absence requests. Additional absences can be submitted via email. If you have absences to submit, please write “None to Submit” in the area below.
. Day of Week Date Reason for request to miss rehearsal Monday 8/16/2021 My sibling is getting married this afternoon.
______Student Full Name Printed Student Signature Date
______Parent Full Name Printed Parent Signature Date
Band Director Approved? Yes / No ______Band Director Signature Date
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CONCERT UNIFORM POLICY
Students are expected to have all parts of their concert attire. All students will receive their tuxedo and gown as part of their band class fee of $150. Students will be measured for these at the beginning of the year with the expectation that they will be returned to the school at the end of the school year. All uniform parts are rented and not property of the student. Damaged or lost uniform parts will be charged to the student, just as a textbook or other school property would be. Students must abide by the concert attire regulations to be eligible to perform. Failure to have all parts of the uniform will prevent a student from performing in the concert.
Uniforms will be stored and maintained in the band uniform room until students are fitted. Once the student is fitted the student will take home their concert attire a few days before the concert and stored in the assigned garment back and be hanging up. The students will then return the concert attire the day after the concert.
*Students must be wearing all parts of their concert attire to perform. No exceptions will be made.
Gentleman’s Attire for Concerts Black Tuxedo Jacket and Pants (Provided by Band Boosters) White Tuxedo Shirt (You provide, can Purchase in CHARMS if you choose) White undershirt Black Dress Shoes (Not sneakers) Black Dress Socks Black Box ties should be tightened with the color underneath the box tie. (Provided by Band Boosters) Black Cummerbund (Provided by Band Boosters) Gentleman may wear a black or silver dress watch if they like.
Ladies Attire for Concerts Black Gown (Provided by Band Booster) Closed toe black shoes. Stud earrings are permitted but not required. No other clothing should be showing from underneath the dress.
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MARCHING UNIFORM POLICY
The marching band uniform is an important part of the River Ridge Marching Band and helps set band members apart as we represent the band program and River Ridge as a whole. The uniform is a significant part of the team spirit that characterizes the marching band. We hope that students will take special pride in their distinction. By accepting a uniform, you are accepting the responsibility of taking care of them. Uniforms will be kept at school to help minimize long-term loss and allow for periodic and necessary cleaning.
Marching Band Brass/Woodwind/Percussion uniforms include a garment bag, jacket, bibber pants, 2 gauntlets, a shako, and a storage box. All uniform parts are rented and not property of the student. Damaged or lost uniform parts will be charged to the student, just as a textbook or other school property would be.
Uniforms will be fitted and/or assigned to each member during band camp ONLY after the receipt of the first participation fee payment. Uniforms will be stored and maintained in the band uniform room. This is where students will pick up their uniforms prior to each performance. There is a specific procedure for this process. Students will dress at River Ridge High School and wear their uniform on the bus unless otherwise instructed.
After performances, the uniform must be correctly placed on the matching, numbered hangers, and rehung in the correct location in the uniform room. Students will not take the uniform home unless otherwise instructed.
Hair color and makeup must be natural colors only.
CLASS A MARCHING UNIFORM INCLUDES: Marching Shoes or Guard Shoes (First pair of shoes is included in your band fees. Additional shoes can be purchased in CHARMS) Marching band pants and jacket (provided by Band Boosters) Show shirt underneath jacket (provided by Band Boosters - You may purchase extra in Charms) Shako (provided by Band Boosters) Plum in Shako (provided by Band Boosters) White Gloves (One pair of white gloves is included in your band fees. Additional gloves may be purchased)
CLASS B MARCHING UNFORM INCLUDES: Sneakers/Shoes to march in Dark jeans or khaki shorts in the summer. Show Shirt (provided by Band Boosters) Students may wear outerwear that is River Ridge related.
Students may choose to purchase additional items through the Charms Store. Prices for these items are:
Replacement Marching Band Shoes $50 per pair. Brass/Woodwind White Gloves $5 per pair Guard Gloves $20 per pair. Show Shirt $15 each Band Duffle Bag $55 each
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UNIFORM ETIQUETTE Uniform Etiquette will be followed at all times. This includes but is not limited to the following: 1. No running while in uniform. 2. No swearing while in uniform. 3. No crude or obscene gestures while in uniform. 4. No public displays of affection while in uniform. 5. No eating while in (full) uniform. 6. No eating in the stands.
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INSTRUMENTAL RENTAL POLICY
We understand that many if not most students are not able to own certain instruments that are used within the band program. Students who during the school days play the oboe, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, bassoon, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba are able to use a school owned instrument.
Students who play the flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and trumpet will be responsible for providing their own instruments. Students can easily rent instruments from a local music store or purchase their own instrument. Before purchasing a new instrument, please consult a band director, staff member, or private lessons teacher to make sure you are purchasing an instrument of quality.
If a student chooses to check out a school owned instrument, they must complete the River Ridge Instrument Check Out Form that can be found within the “FORMS” portion of the handbook. These instruments will be checked out at the beginning of every marching band season and/or school year. Instruments will then be checked back in at the end of the marching band season and/or school year. Students must submit documentation before checking out the instrument. This documentation must contain a parent/guardian signature. Minor wear and tear and minor repairs are covered by the River Ridge Band Booster as part of the Band Class Fee. The instruments must be returned in the same relative condition it was checked out.
Students however are responsible for any major repair should it be the fault of the student such as dropping the instrument, placing it down incorrectly, or leaving it in an unsafe environment. If an instrument is stolen off campus and a student is not on a band related field trip or event, the student is ultimately responsible for the purchase of a new instrument of the same model. A police report may be filed with the documented model type and serial number. This does not happen often but must be considered.
Remember, some of these instruments can be equivalent to a down payment of a car or many months of paying a mortgage. Please treat them with the utmost care and respect so they may last for many years to come.
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River Ridge Band Program Varsity Letter Application Form (Updated 5/6/2021)
1. Each student must accumulate a total of 100 letter points over the course of a single school year. 2. Students must complete the “Beyond the Classroom Points”. 3. In addition, students must complete the mandatory “Non-Point Requirements” listed on the second page.
**This process runs from June 1st up until the first Friday of May of that school year. In the spaces provided, check the number of points you have earned for each line item. Total your points at the bottom. **
_____100 pts Acceptance and participation in GMEA All-State Band _____100 pts Acceptance and participation in the All-American Marching Band _____100 pts Acceptance as a music major in an approved college or university
_____75 pts Completing the Marching Band season as a member of any section of the marching band _____75 pts Participating in private lessons from September 1st-May 1st at least once a week _____75 pts Completing the Varsity or JV Winter Guard season _____75 pts Completing the Second Round for GMEA All-State Band.
_____50 pts Participation in Jazz Band. _____50 pts Completing two full semesters as a registered student of an Intermediate, Advanced, or Mastery Band. _____50 pts Participation in a Chamber Ensemble within RRHS Band Program. _____50 pts Participation in an ensemble outside of RRHS. (Must be approved by the Director of Bands) _____50 pts Auditioning for District Honor Band/GMEA All State Band - Round 1 _____50 pts Acceptance and participation in District Honor Band _____50 pts Taking a 2nd band class for a registered grade or AP Music Theory
_____25 pts Participation in GMEA’s solo & ensemble (Must be pre-approved) _____25 pts Serving on the Band Student Leadership Team for the year and in good standing. _____25 pts Participation in approved Student Leadership Camp. This time frame runs from June 1st-May 6th. _____25 pts Participation in approved Wind, Percussion or Guard clinic. This time frame runs from June 1st through May 6th.
_____15 pts Attend a live concert, theater, ballet, or dance company performance that is at the high school level, a community ensemble, or a professional ensemble. Write up a 250-word review to be turned in with your lettering points. _____10 pts BEYOND THE CLASSROOM POINTS (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT TO LETTER) Attend a live concert/ ballet/ or presentation of a PROFESSIONAL fine arts performing ensemble. The student must write a 250-word review of the performance to include a summary and reflection of the performance. Turn this in with your lettering application.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO LETTER
In addition to earning 100 letter points, each student must also meet the following 6 nonpoint requirements. Check the space for each non- point requirement you meet. On the lower portion of this page, indicate whether or not you checked all 6 spaces.
_____ 1. Student musicians must be enrolled in a band class for 2 full semesters.
Guard members must participate as a member of the color guard and winter guard.
_____ 2. All student participation fees must be paid in full by May 1st, 2022. (Includes class, marching band, indoor percussion, winter guard, trip, or any other fees.)
_____ 3. The student must fully participate in at least two fundraisers within the school year.
_____ 4. The student must have ZERO (0) unexcused absences from rehearsals or performances. Director discretion may apply. This includes every ensemble you participate or are enrolled in.
_____ 5. The student must have ZERO (0) disciplinary actions that result in ISS or OSS. Director discretion may apply.
_____ 6. The student must NOT quit or be removed from an ensemble by the Director.
Did you check all 6 spaces above? _____YES _____NO
Did you earn at least 100 points? _____YES _____NO
Did you complete the “Beyond the Classroom”? _____YES _____NO
If you were able to respond “YES” to all three of the above questions, you qualify for a varsity letter/chevron. CONGRATULATIONS!
Do you quality for a varsity band letter/chevron this school year? _____YES _____NO
Have you earned a letter in previous years? _____YES _____NO
Which should you receive this year? _____Letter _____Chevron
Student Name: ______Grade: ______
Student Signature: ______Grade: ______
Parent Signature: ______
THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED IN May 6th, 2022, at 4PM. DO NOT PUT IN THE BLUE BOX. GIVE THE FORM DIRECTLY TO MR. AMEND.
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CHARACTER, BEHAVIOR, AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS As a member of the River Ridge Band Program, students will be held to a higher standard than the rest of the school. Members must use good manners, be upstanding young ladies and gentlemen, and hold high moral standards.
Any student that commits an act that is in conflict with the core beliefs of the program, may be possibly put on probation, suspended, or expelled from any ensemble within the River Ridge Band Program. Severe lapses of judgment may result in the student being removed from the program entirely.
The following policy is stated in detail in the “Cherokee County School District Athletic Parental Consent, Insurance, Authorization and Waiver Release Form 2020-2021 School Year” under Appendix J. Please read through this document thoroughly so you are aware of the expectations as a member of this program.
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SECTION 3: PARENTS GETTING INVOLVED
A successful band program needs all-hands-on-deck! Whether you can come and help at the school or prefer to be behind the scenes doing things, we have a team for you!
Volunteering is another integral part of the band program. It is expected that each family donates a minimum 30 hours total of their time for the school year. This 30 hours of volunteer time is for the entire band program. You may donate requested items to the program -every $10 spent counts as one hour of volunteer time. Write your name on your receipt and submit it to the board at the time of your donation.
BAND BOOSTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CHAPERONE COMMITTEE: chaperones are needed to help with student supervision during football games, marching competitions, festivals, band camp & other band activities. The committee also makes sure that the band area is set up and secure for home games along with making sure that water is available for band members. Chaperones/Parent help is also needed at weekly rehearsals. The responsibilities for the afternoon rehearsals are setting up the shade tent, making sure extra water and the sports drink cooler is set up as well as taking care of any band members that become ill during rehearsal.
EQUIPMENT/ “ROADIE” CREW: The Roadie parents are a vital part of the student Marching Band experience. Roadies work with the director to construct the props used in our competitive marching shows. They are in charge of making sure all equipment and props needed for our performances are in place, in good repair, and transported correctly and in a timely manner.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: This committee plans and oversees fundraising efforts for capital budget items (like new uniforms, band tower, storage facility etc.) They work in conjunction with the Board of Directors. This committee needs dynamic and energetic people with skills in marketing, sales, fundraising and project management.
COLOR GUARD/WINTER GUARD LIAISON COMMITTEE: The Color guard Liaison is usually a Guard Mom or Guard Mom and Dad that help facilitate organizational needs for the Color Guard. The Liaison will work with the Color guard Instructor and Faculty Sponsor to assign volunteers to take care of uniform adjustments, flag sewing, floor construction and transportation for the winter season.
HOME CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE: Recruits volunteers to serve in the concession stand during home football games, festivals & special events. Oversees purchase of all inventory & supplies for the concession stand. Solicits donation of food items for the concession stand & special events. Sets prices for items to be sold, takes inventory, counts receipts & turns in proceeds for deposit to the Treasurer following each game or event. Keeps inventory records of items purchased & amount of profit.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE: The Hospitality Committee is a group of parents that make sure that any food or snack items for the band are arranged and supplied within the expectations of the Directors and band schedule. The main focus of the group is the Band Camp meals as well as the Friday evening Pre-Game meals. Other treats such as ice cream, watermelon; etc. can be organized and done within the schedule of camp and weekly band rehearsals. When the band travels on competition trips whether it is local or over-night, there will be times where the committee will need to organize a meal or a snack time at a rehearsal site. There are also hospitality rooms set up for competitions and exhibitions that we host here at RRHS that fall under the direction and organization of this committee.
SPIRIT WEAR COMMITTEE: This committee works with our vendors to facilitate ordering and distribution of spirit wear items. They also work closely with the directors and clinicians to help create and produce the current year’s competitive show shirt design.
UNIFORM COMMITTEE: This committee makes sure the band LOOKS as good as it SOUNDS! It is responsible for issuing all uniforms before marching season. The volunteers assist with fittings & alterations that involve sewing and creative stitching for all areas of the program, marching, concert and color guard/winter guard. Other responsibilities include ensuring that every student has everything needed to complete his/her uniform prior to a performance as well as ordering shoes and gloves for the marching band.
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● Log in to your Kroger account @ www.kroger.com. Go to the Kroger Community Rewards tab and click on the click here to login. Type River Ridge or #58159 for the band boosters.
PUBLIX Publix Partners-you no longer have to use the key card. Use this link to set up your phone number to support River Ridge Bands: http://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate- campaigns/publix-partners.
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More ways to Financially Support the River Ridge High School Bands Program
If your company has a corporate giving program please consider our booster organization.
COMPANY VOLUNTEER REWARDS: Many companies reward their employees with a company donation for volunteer hours served at a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Please check with your company to see what they can do. The booster board can provide any documentation needed to assist with getting this set up.
COMPANY MATCH: Many companies reward their employees with a company match donation for donations given to a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Please check with your company to see what they can do. The booster board can provide any documentation needed to assist with getting this set up.
DONATIONS: Please visit our website at riverridgebands.org to make a tax-deductible donation.
CORPORATE SPONSORS: See the attached letter on becoming a Company Sponsor of the RRHS Bands!
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Dear Future River Ridge High School Band Sponsor:
Since its inception nine years ago, The River Ridge Band Program has developed a reputation throughout the Southeastern United States as a band of distinction and excellence. We have set high standards for all the performing groups in our program which consist of; 3 different concert bands that meet during class, The River Ridge Marching Band, Varsity Winter Guard, JV Winter Guard, and Jazz Band. Our creativity, hard work, and discipline have earned us many accolades and awards. With the support of River Ridge High School, our band parents, and through the band students themselves, we continue to excel in all our performing ensembles.
To further support our band program, we are offering sponsorship packages to local businesses. We strive to work with our sponsors to develop a relationship that helps financially support our band program while giving the businesses exposure in the community, during our events.
We offer several levels of sponsorship, and our Booster Club is a tax exempt 501(3)(c) organization so your donation may be tax deductible (as provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Service Code if it meets provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the IRS Code) See attached determination letter.
Please consider having your business sponsor the River Ridge Band Program. We are quite proud of our accomplished band program, and, as a sponsor, you will be investing in our continued success.
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact us at [email protected]
Sincerely on behalf of the Students, Parents, and Band Directors,
Ambrea Holman and Trisha Fennelly Band Booster Co-Vice Presidents Chair of Ways and Means Committee [email protected]
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2021-2022 RRHS Bands Sponsorship Levels
● Platinum- $1500 plus o Large logo on recognition banner o Announcement during halftime at ALL home football games o Recognition on the River Ridge Bands Facebook page o Logo, link, and sponsorship level on www.riverridgebands.org o Acknowledgement in all concert programs o RRHS Bands magnet to display at your business
● Gold - $1,000 o Medium logo on the recognition banner o Announcement during halftime at ONE home football game o Recognition on the River Ridge Bands Facebook page o Logo, link, and sponsorship level on www.riverridgebands.org o Acknowledgement in all concert programs o RRHS Bands magnet to display at your business
● Silver - $500 o Small logo on the recognition banner o Recognition on the River Ridge Bands Facebook page o Logo, link, and sponsorship level on www.riverridgebands.org o Acknowledgement in all concert programs o RRHS Bands magnet to display at your business
● Bronze - $250 o Recognition on the River Ridge Bands Facebook page o Logo, link, and sponsorship level on www.riverridgebands.org o Acknowledgement in all concert programs o RRHS Bands magnet to display at your business
● Navy -$100 o Acknowledgement in all concert programs o RRHS Bands magnet to display at your business
Thank you for becoming a River Ridge High School Bands sponsor.
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Please complete the following form and Mail or Email to the address below with your donation. Checks should be made payable to RRBB (River Ridge Band Boosters).
Company: ______
Contact Name: ______
Contact Email Address: ______
Company Address: ______
Company Phone Number: ______
Company Website URL:______
Sponsorship Level (platinum, gold, silver. bronze, or navy): ______
Signature: ______
Date: ______
Please make checks out to RRBB and mail to: River Ridge Band Boosters Attn: Treasurer 400 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188
Or email form to: [email protected] and send payment via PayPal to [email protected] or Zelle to [email protected]
Please submit form and payment by August 1, 2021 to receive sponsorship benefits. Please email a jpg of your logo and any questions to [email protected] RRBB Tax ID Number: 32-0290234
Thank you for your commitment. Our program depends on our community involvement and you make a difference! -RRHS Band Board
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS LIST
Directors and Instructors: Director of Bands, Ross Amend – [email protected] Associate Band Director, Christin Lawhorne – [email protected] Director of Percussion Studies, Josh King – [email protected] Director of Guard Studies, Brianna Twaddell – [email protected]
Band Booster Board Officers:
President, Kristy Mensching – [email protected] Vice President of Operations, Amber Isaksen [email protected] Co-Vice President of Ways & Means, Ambrea Holman – [email protected] Co-Vice President of Ways & Means, Trish Fennelly – [email protected] Vice President of Communications, Joye Croker - [email protected] Secretary, Melissa Hedrick – [email protected]
Treasurer, David Morrow – [email protected] Bookkeeper, Debbie Boardman – [email protected] Finance, Tricia Gorder– [email protected]
Member at Large, Casey Long – [email protected] Member At Large, Jessi Kessock– [email protected] Member At Large, OPEN POSITION
General Band Booster Questions: [email protected]
Booster Team Leads: Uniforms Team Lead, April Brown – [email protected] Prop Building Team Lead, Josilyn McGuinness– [email protected] Roadie Team Lead, Daniel Griesbeck – [email protected] Glow In The Knight 5K – [email protected] Cruise The Ridge Car Show – [email protected]
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SECTION 4: MARCHING BAND
WHY DO MARCHING BAND?
The answer, of course, varies among individuals, but for most, it can be summarized by saying that marching band offers students a combination of benefits and fulfillment that they have been unable to find in other activities.
Some find acceptance for the first time. In marching band, nobody cares about your status, how you look, what you wear, whether you are a gifted musician, as long as you give your best. Some thrill to the style of music and marching and to the constant physical and mental exertion to reach perfection, both as an individual and as a team.
Some thrive on the challenge and pressure of competition and the sweet taste of victory. Still others enjoy the opportunity to entertain. For them, the ultimate goal is to bring pleasure to others and the ultimate reward is the thunderous applause that acknowledges their success.
For all, the Marching Band means deep and lasting friendship, not only with other River Ridge Band members; but, with all marching band members everywhere. Band members form a closely-knit fraternity. All have undergone similar experiences and emotions; all know the intense effort and sacrifices, the discipline, and the bursting pride that comes from doing even better than you thought you could. Many people participate in worthwhile activities devoted to music, social development, competitive sports, or companionship, but few are fortunate enough to find the best aspects of all combined in one. Marching Knight band members are among these few.
Why the Marching Band? Because it's more than a way to spend time, it's a way of growing up. It's a way that requires absolute dedication, self-sacrifice, subordination of individual desires, physical and mental endurance under adverse conditions. But if a band member gives his or her best, the reward is the chance to set a goal, then to strive to exceed it, the opportunity to develop leadership potential while functioning as a part of a team, the pride that comes from achievement and the warmth that comes from friendships.
Nobody ever said that being a member of the Marching Knights is the easiest way to grow up, but many people believe it's the best.
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Most frequently asked questions about the River Ridge “Marching Knights”
1. Do I have to be in marching band to be in a band class? The simple answer to this question is "no." However, most students will choose to participate in the marching band as well as the concert band program. The marching band activity is a terrific opportunity to learn a great deal about music and about you. Students often build great friendships through their participation in the marching band. It's a great way to have a place to belong and to get to know a lot of people in a short amount of time. What's more, besides hard work, marching band is a lot of fun!! Ask anyone who has been in the Marching Knights!
2. Can I be in other activities and be in the band? Of course! We encourage all of our students to explore their options in high school. Several of our band students participate in various school athletic organizations as well as clubs, and even other musical organizations. Band students participate in soccer, cross-country, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, track, chorus, Model UN, and many other non-band activities. The only conflicting activities with marching band are softball, football, and varsity cheerleading.
3. Do I have to take private lessons to be in the band? Private lessons are the most efficient way of improving on your instrument. Through private study, a professional on your instrument works with you on a one-to-one basis to hear you play and give you tips for improvement. Unlike getting help from a teacher when your math or English grade is low, private lessons enhance and enable the musical progress of every level student. You can improve as an individual much faster through private study and band rather than just band alone. However, it is not a requirement to take private lessons. It is only highly recommended!
4. High school is hard. Will I be able to do band and maintain good grades? Yes. There certainly are challenges and academic demands in high school. Band students have consistently ranked amongst the highest achieving students academically for decades! Many band students are members of the National Honor Society, they make up a significant portion of National Merit Scholars from the school, and they are frequently selected as Star Students. Somewhere near 80% of the band students maintain a 3.0 GPA (B average). It is not uncommon for the class valedictorian to be in the band! So, you can see, it is possible to maintain good grades and participate in the band program. You may have to work for it, but anything worth having is worth working for, right??!! IT CAN BE DONE!
5. How do the older students treat the freshmen? The upperclassmen in the band program see themselves as leaders and mentors for freshmen. They have been through what the freshmen go through, and they are there to help and to show them the ropes. You will find the older students to be bright and helpful.
6. What if I don't play that well? The Marching Knight Band has a place for anyone who commits to being a part of an excellent organization. Because we are able to have various classes based on playing ability, there is a class for everyone who plays an instrument. We teach to whatever level you are currently at, and we help you to achieve the next level. That's exactly why we're here! You shouldn't be intimidated by the success the program has had. The River Ridge Band Program is made up of people just like you-people who enjoy playing an instrument and are willing to work hard at improving each day.
7. How can I be in marching band if I play the oboe or bassoon? There are several instruments that we do not use on the marching field for various reasons. However, we CAN find a place for you in the marching band. Because the fingering systems are so similar, we often have oboists who march flute or saxophone, and our bassoonists usually march tenor saxophone or baritone saxophone. There is also the possibility of playing in the pit percussion if the double reed player has any piano experience. We like to keep our double reed players involved in the marching band!
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8. I hear that the marching band rehearses all of the time. How much time does the band actually take? We do a great deal of band rehearsal in the summer before school starts so that we won't be as busy once the school year begins. However, we normally do have rehearsals for 3 hours each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from August through October. During the fall, you will also have football games on Friday evenings. The after-school rehearsals enable us to spend time developing our ensemble skills, which is what makes us have a strong program!!
9. If I don't sign up for band now, can I join my sophomore year? Most students sign up for band their freshmen year and they love it so much that they stay in it for all four years! If a student does not participate their freshmen year, they will miss a year of musical ensemble development. It would make it extremely difficult to redevelop your musical skills after taking a year off. Rather, we encourage you to sign up for your freshman year, give it a shot, and see how it goes. As mentioned earlier, when most students do this, they're very glad that they did!
10. How can I take band for four years in high school and still complete all of my college entrance requirements? It is very difficult these days to fulfill all of the foreign language, math, and science requirements for college. However, it CAN BE DONE! With proper planning and good advice, your schedule can be put together throughout your four years in high school to make it work for you! Keep in mind that your freshman year, AP World Geography is not required. According to State requirements, all students must take 1/2 credit (1 semester) of fine arts. Taking band class your first semester in high school will fulfill this requirement, and every student needs this credit. A typical schedule for a high school freshman would include English, Math, Science, History, Foreign Language or another elective, and band.
11. What if I don't go to Band Camp? All students are expected to attend all summer rehearsals and camp. There are times when conflicts cannot be avoided, and these will be handled on an individual basis. Students are required to attend the summer Band Camp. This band performs music and marching formations of intricate design and with high individual demand, and it would be impossible to make up for the hours of rehearsal at Band Camp.
12. How do I register for band class? Course names and numbers will be given to your school and will be the same for all freshmen. Freshmen woodwind, brass, and percussion classes will be offered. Oboe and bassoon players should register for the woodwind class, regardless of what they play to participate in marching band.
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MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL CHECKLIST
The following are items that each marching band member will need for every rehearsal.
_____ 1. Dark Colored Shorts (Small logos or designs are fine) * _____ 2. White shirt (Small logos or designs are fine) * _____ 3. Running Shoes/Athletic Shoes (No sandals, flip flops, etc.) _____ 4. Hat or visor _____ 5. Backpack or Band Bag (This will make life much easier) _____ 6. Navy blues towel the size of your instrument to protect when placing on ground. _____ 7. Chalk -for marking drill on the practice field.
_____ 8. 1-gallon water bottle (Fill up before you come each day) _____ 9. Sunscreen _____ 10. Bug Spray
____ 11. Mechanical Pencil(s) ____ 12. Highlighter(s) ____ 13. 1-inch 3-Ring Binder ____ 14. Clear plastic sheets (for use in 3-ring binder) ____ 15. Your instrument/mouthpiece/reeds/equipment ____ 16. Valve oil/Slide grease
____ 17. Your lunch every day for Saturday rehearsals and band camp
A few things to consider: 1. You may want to bring an extra pair of shoes/socks and a change of clothes to keep in your band cubby just in case it rains. 2. Keep a snack in your backpack, that is not chocolate, just in case you/someone else needs it. 3. The blue towel is there to keep your instrument off the dirt/pavement. 4. Wear your sunscreen. Re-apply every rehearsal block. 5. A carabiner works great for attaching your water bottle to your backpack (and frees-up a hand) for your walk to/from the field. 6. Sunglasses
*There may be optional themed spirit days. We will let you know as these come up.
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MARCHING BAND PUBLIC ETIQUETTE POLICY
Being a member of the River Ridge Band program means that you will constantly be in the public eye. It is vital for the continued success and legacy of our band program, that we always put our best foot forward. The following is a list of some of the specific expectations for etiquette.
FOOTBALL GAMES
Students will… 1. sit in their assigned sections. 2. wear the uniform correctly at all times. 3. treat the uniform and its parts with respect. 4. be in the correct place(s) at the specified time(s). 5. display good sportsmanship at all times. 6. be attentive to drum majors during the game. 7. be respectful towards teachers, chaperones, and student leaders. 8. help load/unload trailers. Students will not... 1. bring food into the stands. 2. publicly display affection towards other students. 3. swear or use inappropriate gestures. 4. wear additional items without prior approval (IE sunglasses, hats, jackets, etc.). 5. use cell phones during games. 6. harm their instrument, a school-owned instrument, or the instruments of others. 7. leave the stands without a chaperone’s permission. 8. run in uniform.
COMPETITIONS
Virtually all football game expectations and etiquette apply to Marching Band Competitions. In addition:
Students will... 1. be positive towards other band members, hosts, adjudicators, etc. Students will not… 1. criticize other bands or band performances. 2. celebrate the shortcomings of other bands. 3. participate in chants, claps, dances, etc. that other bands may be participating in. 4. criticize adjudicators. 5. be sore losers. 6. break “character” before told to do so.
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ADDITIONAL MARCHING BAND STUDENT POLICIES
1. To be a marching musician in the River Ridge Marching Band… a. Students must be enrolled in either a Band, Chorus, or Orchestra class at River Ridge High School. b. There is no audition process to be a marching musician in the River Ridge Marching Knights. c. Starting for the 2022-2023 school year, a musician may only be allowed to march their primary instrument they play in class. The only exception is those grandfathered in from the 2021 marching season. 2. All members of the color guard… a. Must audition to be in that section at the Spring Marching Camp. b. Guard members do not have to be enrolled in a music class at River Ridge High School. c. They must audition and be selected to be a member of the color guard at the Spring auditions. d. If a student performs as a member of the color guard section within the marching band in the fall, it is expected that the student also participates in the River Ridge Winter Guard as well if at all possible. e. A student may choose not to participate if they wish, but they will not receive support in joining a different organization that is not under the umbrella of River Ridge Band Program.
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EXAMPLE OF HOME GAME ITINERARY
Marching Band Itinerary: Friday
3:15pm End of School Day Bell
3:20pm Students have the option after school to leave campus and return to the school. If you decide to remain on campus you must be in the band or orchestra room, same as study hall. You may not be loitering elsewhere in the school unless you are with another teacher.
6:00pm: Call Time. This means you must be standing in archs, in uniform with your shako on the ground in front of you, with your instrument in hand.
6:05pm All roadies and front ensemble members move the front ensemble instruments and drum major podiums to the stadium. Front ensemble members should then return to the band room.
6:50pm We will move to our staging area to march into the stadium.
6:55pm Step off and enter the stadium about 7pm.
7:00pm Enter Stadium.
7:20pm Perform the Star-Spangled Banner.
7:30pm Kickoff. During the first quarter we will enjoy the game and perform stand tunes as the situation allows. At the end of the first quarter, we will perform the River Ridge Fight Song.
2nd Quarter As the second quarter begins the color guard will come out of the stands to warmup. With 10 minutes left on the clock the drumline will exit the stands to warmup for halftime. At 8 minutes left the winds will exit the stands. We will warmup on Side 2 (scoreboard side) track as in past years. Guard will warmup on the concrete area as usual however we will need to try and avoid those coming into the stadium. When the second quarter ends the Away Band will take the field to perform. Our roadies/front ensemble should be standing by to push into place when they are done. The winds, guard, and battery will enter from Side 2 Endzone as we will in rehearsal.
Post-Game After the game we will line up as a band on the concreate area and march back to the band room. We will exit the traditional way that we have done in the past however we will finish with the band going up the road and directly into the fine arts hallway. We will then have closing announcements and dismiss from the band room. All students should be picked up in the front of the school.
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EXAMPLE OF AWAY GAME ITINERARY
Marching Band Itinerary: Away Game
3:15pm School day dismissal. 4:00pm Instruments laid out in hallway between band room and auditorium. Dinner provided by band sponsor, Momentum Church. Chaperone report time. 4:45pm Trailers leave for Harrison High School (30 min before busses) 5:50pm Report time for chaperones. 5:00pm INSPECTION in band room. 5:05pm Load busses 5:15pm Busses depart for Harrison High School 6:15pm Busses arrive. Leadership will exit the bus to receive instructions from band staff. 6:30pm On site warmup 7:00pm Begin moving towards stadium. 7:15pm Enter Stands. 7:30pm Kickoff 1st Quarter Perform stand tunes. 2nd Quarter Color Guard heads to halftime warmup. 10 minutes left, percussion heads to halftime warmup. 8 minutes left, winds head to halftime warmup.
End of Game Large instruments with Mr. Amend to the trailer then back to the buses. Small instruments with Ms. Lawhorne to the busses.
11:30pm ETA back to River Ridge High School. A remind will be sent out when the band is 20 minutes away. Parents please do not park at the curb. All cars should be in parking spaces.
Reminders Students will wear plain white t-shirt under uniform.
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SECTION 5: CALENDARS AND SCHEDULES
MASTER CALENDAR
The Charms Calendar will always serve as the “Master Calendar” for the band. Any changes or updates will always and immediately be made there. Please consider synchronizing your electronic devices to CHARMS.
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USING CHARMS
Charms is the management system used by RRHS Bands to manage the calendar, finances, uniforms, communications and more. To access Charms, visit www.riverridgebands.org or go directly to the Charms website to create an account.
Charms Website: www.charmsoffice.com Choose Login for Parents/Students/Members (Blue button at top right) School Code: RiverRidgeBands Student Area Password: School ID/Lunch # (you’ll change it at first login).
Choose Update Info from the list of icons. Make sure address, email and phone number are listed for your student. Click Add New Adult and enter name, address, email, and cell phone number for parents/guardians. Click green Update button at the top right corner.
From the Home Screen, you can also click Online Store to make purchases, or click the Finances icon to make payments and check balances.
To sync the calendar on your iPhone:
1. Go into the Settings app 2. Touch "Accounts & Passwords" 3. On the Accounts & Passwords screen, touch "Add Account" 4. On the Add Account screen, touch "Other" 5. Under Calendars, touch "Add Subscribed Calendar" 6. For the Server value, enter the URL of the public calendar: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/calsync.asp?s=RiverRidgeBands 7. Touch "Next" in the upper right corner. 8. It will verify the server then show a subscription page. Change the description if you like. 9. Touch "Save" to save the subscription.
To sync the calendar on your Android Phone:
To sync with Android devices, you will need to use your Google account and have a Google calendar created.
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In your Google calendar on a real computer:
1. Under "Other Calendars" click the Add link. 2. Select "Add by URL" 3. Enter the following URL: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/calsync.asp?s=RiverRidgeBands 4. Click "Add Calendar" 5. Google will begin to sync your calendar, and it will appear on the screen. 6. Click "Settings" 7. Change the long name of the new calendar to something you will remember such as "Charms Calendar" 8. Your phone should automatically be set to sync with your Google calendar. 9. On your phone: Click on "Calendar", then bring up the settings for the calendar. Click on Calendar Sync. You should see your google account listed already. Make sure Auto-Sync is checked.
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Band Program Fundraiser Schedule 2021/2022 School Year
Summer Band Camp Fundraisers Penny Wars 7/19/2021-7/30/2021 SNAP Fundraising Campaign 7/26/2021-8/7/2021
Fall 2020 Semester Fundraising Events Culver’s Night 8/25/2021 Buffalo’s Spirit Night 9/30/2021 Culver’s Knight 10/27/2021 Buffalo’s Spirit Knight 11/18/21 Culver’s Knight 12/15/21 Spring 2021 Semester Fundraising Events Buffalo’s Spirit Knight 1/27/22 Science Olympiad Concessions 2/12/22 Culver’s Knight 2/16/22 SAPA @ The Ridge 2/19/22 Mulch Sale Begins 3/1/22 Glow in the Knight 5k 3/5/22 Buffalo’s Spirit Knight 3/24/22 Mulch Delivered 3/26/22 “Cruise the Ridge” Car Show 4/23/22 Culver’s Knight 4/27/22 Buffalo’s Knight 5/17/22
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2021 Fall Semester Dates for River Ridge Band Program JUNE Tuesday 1 Marching Band Payment #2 Due ($200) Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 Marching Mondays . All students/staff must attend if in town. 4pm-7pm Monday 14 RRHS Band Boosters Board Meeting @ RRHS 7pm Monday 28 RRHS Band Booster General Meeting – Virtual 7pm JULY Thursday 1 Marching Band Payment #3 Due ($200) Monday 12 RRHS Band Boosters Board Meeting – Virtual 6:30pm Wednesday 14 Marching Band Pre-Camp for Guard & Percussion Only 8am-5pm Thursday 15 Marching Band Pre-Camp for Guard & Percussion Only 8am-5pm Friday 16 Marching Band Pre-Camp for Guard & Percussion Only 8am-5pm Monday-Friday 7/19-7/23 Band Camp Week 1 8am-9pm Monday-Friday 7/26-7/30 Band Camp Week 2 3:30pm-8:00pm Friday 7/30 Parent Performance / RRHS Band Boosters General Meeting 7:00pm Sunday 8/1 Marching Band Payment #4 Due ($200) Monday 8/2 First Day of School 4pm-6pm Tuesday 8/3 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Thursday 8/5 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Monday 8/9 Marching Band Picture Day 4pm-7pm Tuesday 8/10 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm. Thursday 8/12 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm. Monday 8/16 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Tuesday 8/17 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Thursday 8/19 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Friday 8/20 Home Game vs. Lassiter HS 3:30pm-10pm Saturday 8/21 Saturday Rehearsal #1 9am-9pm Monday 8/23 Short Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-6pm Tuesday 8/24 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Thursday 8/26 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Friday 8/27 Away Game @Woodstock HS 3:30pm-10pm Monday 8/30 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Tuesday 8/31 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Wednesday 9/1 $150 due for Concert Band Class Thursday 9/2 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Friday 9/3 Away Game @Etowah HS 3:30pm-10pm $150 Band Class Fee Due Monday 9/6 Labor Day. No Rehearsal Tuesday 9/7 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Thursday 9/9 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm RRHS Band Boosters Board Meeting @ RRHS 7pm Friday 9/10 Mini-Camp Day 1 3:30pm-7pm Saturday 9/11 Mini-Camp Day 2/ Saturday Rehearsal #2 9:00am-9:00pm Monday 9/13 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-6pm Tuesday 9/14 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Thursday 9/16 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Friday 9/17 Home Game vs. Chattahoochee HS 3:30pm-10pm Mon-Fri 9/20-9/24 NO REHEARSALS CCSD SEPT BREAK
48 River Ridge High School Band Program– 400 Arnold Mill Road – Woodstock, GA 30188 – Phone: (770) 721-6500 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.riverridgebands.org
Monday 9/27 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm RRHS Band Booster General Meeting @ RRHS Band Room 7pm Tuesday 9/28 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Thursday 9/30 Marching Band Rehearsal 4pm-7pm Friday 10/1 Home Game vs. Riverwood HS (Homecoming) 3:30pm-8:00pm Saturday 10/2 No rehearsal. Homecoming Dance. Take the SAT this day! Monday 10/4 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm RRHS Band Boosters Board Meeting @ RRHS 7pm Tuesday 10/5 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm RRHS Chorus Concert 7:30pm Thursday 10/7 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Friday 10/8 Home Game vs. Creekview HS (8th Grade Band Night) 3:30pm-10pm Saturday 10/9 Marching Competition #1: TBD All Day Monday 10/11 CCSD Marching Exhibition @ Creekview HS 3:30pm-8:00pm Tuesday 10/12 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm 7th/8th Grade Band Concert & RRHS Wind Ensemble 5:30pm -Setup 6:30pm -Concert Time Thursday 10/14 River Ridge Band Program Concert 7:30pm Wind Ensemble Dress Rehearsal 3:30-4:30pm Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal 4:30-5:30pm Concert Band Dress Rehearsal 5:30-6:30pm RRHS Band Booster General Meeting 7:00pm Friday 10/15 Away Game @ Centennial HS 3:30pm-10pm Saturday 10/16 Saturday Rehearsal #3 9:00am-9:00pm Monday 10/18 Short Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday 10/19 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Thursday 10/21 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Friday 10/22 Away Game @ Sequoyah HS. 3:30pm- approx 10pm Saturday 10/23 Marching Competition #2: Rome, GA ALL DAY Monday 10/25 Short Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday 10/26 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Thursday 10/28 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm RRHS Orchestra Concert 6:30pm Friday 10/29 Home Game vs Johns Creek HS (Senior Night) 3:30pm-10pm Saturday 10/30 Saturday Rehearsal #4 9:00am-9:00pm Monday 11/1 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday 11/2 No school. 4:00pm-7:00pm Thursday 11/4 Marching Band Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Friday 11/5 Away Game @ Cambridge HS (Final Regular Season Game) 3:30pm-10pm Saturday 11/6 Marching Competition #3 @Milton High School (Final Full Run) ALL DAY Friday 11/12 Potential Playoff Game #1 – Pep Band Only 3:30pm- approx 10pm Monday 11/15 Winter Guard Clinic in RRHS Gym 4:30-6:30pm RRHS Band Boosters Board Meeting – Virtual 6:30pm Tuesday 11/16 Winter Guard Clinic 4:30-6:30pm Thursday 11/18 Winter Guard Clinic 4:30-6:30pm Friday 11/19 Potential Playoff Game #2 – Pep Band Only 3:30pm-10pm Mon-Fri 11/22-26 CCSD THANKSGIVING BREAK Friday 11/26 Potential Playoff Game #3 – Pep Band Only 3:30pm-10pm Monday 11/29 Winter Guard Auditions in RRHS Gym 4:30pm-7:30pm RRHS Band Boosters Board Meeting – Virtual 7:00pm Tuesday 11/30 Winter Guard Auditions in RRHS Gym 4:30pm-7:30pm Thursday 12/2 Winter Guard Auditions in RRHS Gym 4:30pm-7:30pm Friday 12/3 Potential Playoff Game #4– Pep Band Only 3:30pm-10pm Parade practice 3:30-6:30pm Saturday 12/4 City of Woodstock Parade of Lights 12pm-7pm
49 River Ridge High School Band Program– 400 Arnold Mill Road – Woodstock, GA 30188 – Phone: (770) 721-6500 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.riverridgebands.org
Monday 12/6 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm RRHS Band Boosters Board Meeting – Virtual 6:30pm Tuesday 12/7 RRHS Orchestra Concert 6:30pm Wednesday 12/8 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm 7th/8th Grade Band Concert & RRHS Wind Ensemble 5:30pm -Setup 6:30pm -Concert Time Thursday 12/9 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm RRHS Chorus Concert 7:30pm Friday 12/10 River Ridge Band Program Winter Band Concert 7:30pm Wind Ensemble Dress Rehearsal 3:30-4:30pm Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal 4:30-5:30pm Concert Band Dress Rehearsal 5:30-6:30pm Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm OR Georgia State Championship Football Game All Day MIDTERMS WEEKS Wed-Sat 12/15-18 71st Midwest Band & Orchestra International Clinic All Day for Directors Friday 12/17 Last Day of School for Fall Semester
50 River Ridge High School Band Program– 400 Arnold Mill Road – Woodstock, GA 30188 – Phone: (770) 721-6500 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.riverridgebands.org
2022 Spring Semester Dates for River Ridge Band Program Monday 1/3 Teacher Pre-Planning Tuesday 1/4 First Day of Spring Semester Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Wednesday 1/5 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 1/6 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday 1/10 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 1/11 Beginning Jazz Band Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Wednesday 1/12 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 1/13 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday 1/17 No School Tuesday 1/18 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 1/19 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 1/20 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday 1/24 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 1/25 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 1/26 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 1/27 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00p Monday 1/31 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm RRHS Solo & Ensemble Concert 6:30pm Tuesday 2/1 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 2/2 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 2/3 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Monday 2/7 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Musician Pictures in Class/Guard after School Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 2/8 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 2/9 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 2/10 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Saturday 2/12 2021 Spring Jazz Camp (Tentative) 8:00am-5:00pm
Monday 2/14 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm
51 River Ridge High School Band Program– 400 Arnold Mill Road – Woodstock, GA 30188 – Phone: (770) 721-6500 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.riverridgebands.org
Tuesday 2/15 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm RRHS Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert 6:30pm Wednesday 2/16 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 2/17 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Mon-Friday 2/21-2/25 CCSD FEBRUARY BREAK Monday 2/28 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 3/1 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 3/2 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 3/3 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Thurs-Sat 3/3-3/5 GMEA All-State Band in Athens All Day Monday 3/7 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 3/8 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm RRHS Chorus Concert 7:30pm Wednesday 3/9 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 3/10 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday 3/14 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 3/15 7th/8th Grade Band Concert & RRHS Wind Ensemble 5:30pm -Setup 6:30pm -Concert Time Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 3/16 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 3/17 RRHS Band Pre-LGPE Concert Wind Ensemble Dress Rehearsal 3:30-4:30pm Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal 4:30-5:30pm Concert Band Dress Rehearsal 5:30-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday 3/21 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 3/22 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 3/23 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 3/24 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal *Possible trip leaving 3/24 and returning 3/27
52 River Ridge High School Band Program– 400 Arnold Mill Road – Woodstock, GA 30188 – Phone: (770) 721-6500 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.riverridgebands.org
Monday 3/28 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 3/29 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Jazz Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 3/30 JV Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:15pm-7:00pm Thursday 3/31 Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 4:00pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Friday 4/1 Winter Guard Send-Off Performance 7:00pm Saturday-Sunday 4/2-4/3 SAPA Championships SAPA Championships Mon-Friday 4/4-4/8 CCSD Spring Break Monday 4/11 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 4/12 Jazz Band A Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Advanced Band B Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Thursday 4/14 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm RRHS Band Orientation for 2022-2023 School Year Monday 4/18 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 4/19 Jazz Band Rehearsal A 3:30pm-5:00p Jazz Band Rehearsal B 5:00pm-6:30pm Thursday 4/21 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday 4/25 Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00pm-6:00pm Brass Ensemble 4:15-6:00pm Tuesday 4/26 Beginning Jazz Band Rehearsal 3:30pm-5:00pm Advanced Jazz Band Rehearsal 5:00pm-6:30pm Thursday 4/28 Symphonic Band Rehearsal 3:30-5:00pm Wind Ensemble Rehearsal 5-6pm RRHS Orchestra Concert @ Woodstock 1st Baptist 6:30pm Friday 4/29 Spring Band Concert 7:30pm Wind Ensemble Dress Rehearsal 3:30-4:30pm Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal 4:30-5:30pm Concert Band Dress Rehearsal 5:30-6:30pm Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm Monday 5/2 Percussion Clinic #1 (8th-11th grade) 4:00-6:00pm Color Guard Clinic #1 Open to All Students 4:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday 5/3 Leadership Skills Clinic #2 3:30-5pm Drum Majors Skills Clinic #2 5:00-6:00pm Tuesday 5/4 Leadership Skills Clinic #2 3:30-5pm Drum Majors Skills Clinic #2 5:00-6:00pm Wednesday 5/5 Leadership Skills Clinic #3 3:30-5pm Drum Majors Skills Clinic #3 5:00-6:00pm Thursday 5/6 Leadership Skills Clinic #4 3:30-5pm Drum Majors Skills Clinic #4 5:00-6:00pm All Leadership Audition Materials Turned in by 4pm All Student Band Placement Tapes Turned in by 4pm Friday 5/7 RRHS Chorus Concert 6:30pm Monday 5/9 Percussion Clinic #2 (8th-11th grade) 4:00pm-6:00pm Color Guard Clinic #2 Open to All Students 4:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday 5/10 Band Student Leadership Auditions 4:00pm-6:00pm Saturday 5/14 RRHS Band Banquet 6:00pm Monday 5/16 Marching Madness Day #1 (Color Guard Auditions) 4:30-7pm Tuesday 5/17 Marching Madness Day #2 (Color Guard Auditions) 4:30-7pm Thursday 5/19 Marching Madness Day #3 (Color Guard Auditions) 4:30-7pm Monday Mon-Fri 5/23-5/27 Last Week of School. Finals Week Friday 5/27 Last Day of School
53 River Ridge High School Band Program– 400 Arnold Mill Road – Woodstock, GA 30188 – Phone: (770) 721-6500 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.riverridgebands.org