Syracuse University Bands 402 Syracuse, NY 13244-1010 Inside This Issue SUMB Orange Peel | 1 “The best 1 Inside this Issue “Wearing the SUMB uniform, playing in experience of your 2 Meet the Director, Justin J. Mertz the stands, and college career!” 3 Band Camp Schedule & Meal Plans cheering the team

4 Fall Schedule to victory is one

“It's a lot of hard work, of the most 5 Trip To Canada but you're going to make memorable college incredible friends, make 6 Registration, Dorm Facilities, & Other great music, and put on experiences you’ll fantastic performances in Ensembles have.” the process. Sounds 7 Who to Know in the SUMB cheesy, but it's true!” “Being a part of the SUMB is an 8 Notes from Dr. Ethington and amazing experience. As someone who was a rookie in “You can always Drum Majors their junior year, I truly wish I had joined sooner in my count on the SUMB 9 Leadership & KKPsi/TBS college career - I know the friendships formed through 10 Band Camp Checklist, Music, & to provide a good marching band will extend well end to a rough Mouthpieces into life after college. “ day.” 11 Parent’s Corner “I know that my first “Marching band has given me 12 Confirmation Form year at Syracuse would a lot of opportunities to grow as not have been as great POSTMARKED BY JUNE 29TH a leader and a person…It's had it not been for the been a really great 13 Clothing Order Form SUMB. You will be experience!” making memories that 14 Medical Clearance & Miscellaneous you will never forget.” Items

FIGHT SONG! Down, goes old Syracuse Just watch those backs hit the line and go through! Down, down the field they go marching Fighting for the Orange staunch and true! Rah, rah, rah! Vict’ries in sight for old Syracuse Each loyal son knows the *** will lose! So we’ll fight, yes we’ll fight with all our might For the glory of old Syracuse! Go Syracuse… go fight and win! *** insert opposing team’s mascot name here Meet the Director SUMB Orange Peel | 2

Greetings! I hope you are all having a good and productive summer, that your jobs or internships are going well, and that you’re getting some time to relax and enjoy the time off from school. It’s very quiet up here without all of you and we look forward to seeing you back on campus. Trust me, the summer will be over before you know it, so be sure to make the most of it!

I am pleased to tell you that the future looks bright for the SUMB. After a successful and fun season (for the SUMB at least), it looks as if the band will continue its growth in both quality and quantity. There are certainly some exciting things in the works! We are already deep into planning for the 2012 season; music is currently being arranged and I’m positive you’ll truly enjoy performing it. We will again be performing a lot of music this year and our shows include a wide variety of music, from exciting Latin Jazz, rocking Led Zeppelin, and a show that “celebrates” the apparently impending end of Western Civilization later this year. We will again perform a special exhibition for the State Field Band Conference championships; you’ll really enjoy what’s on tap for that. As always, I am eager to hear your ideas for music for us to play in the stands; you can email me at [email protected] and let me know what your suggestions are. If you find yourself in the Syracuse area this summer, be sure to stop and say hello!

To the Leadership and returning Vets: I anxiously await getting back to work on another season. Your dedication and hard work make the SUMB the great band it is; thanks to your dedication and commitment there is no limit to what the SUMB can achieve. I am very much looking forward to working together again, and I urge you to share any ideas you have.

To the incoming Rookies: let me be the first to welcome you to SU. You are in for an incredibly fun and memorable experience that I’m sure will start your college careers off in fine fashion. The Drum Majors, Leadership, Vets, and I will work hard to orient you to the Pride and the University.

Everyone: last year in this space I talked about raising the bar. We certainly cleared the bar and then some, but our work is not done. Because of the rising profile of the Football program the SUMB will have even more exposure (at least four games on national TV!); we’re all going to have to do our part to make sure we operate like the first- class college band we are. All of you will have to take responsibility for the continued success of the band. As SU Football (hopefully) continues its recent improvement, we will continue to do what we have always done: strive for and attain musical and visual excellence. This is a great time to be in the SUMB and as you saw from the last few years, there is no limit to what we can achieve when we all do our part.

As I write this, Band Camp is just under three months away! It may seem like a long time, but it will fly by. Until then, know that things are already happening to guarantee a fun and successful season. Enjoy the rest of your summers, and of course…Go Orange!

Justin J. Mertz Assistant Director of Bands, Director, Syracuse University Marching Band Band Camp Schedule & Meal Plans SUMB Orange Peel | 3

Date Time Event All events will be located in the , unless otherwise specified.

Monday, August 13th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Drum Majors, Senior Assistants, and Grad Students report to 402 Crouse College for staff training.

Tuesday, August 14th 12:00 pm KKPsi/TBS arrive for band camp set-up.

Wednesday, August 15th 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Entire Drumline, Colorguard Rookies, and Section Leaders check in at the Dome and then move into Ernie Davis Hall. You will relocate to your Fall 2012 th housing assignment on Friday, August 17 . Members of KKPsi/TBS will help you move your belongings. Only Section Leaders living in a dorm in the fall will stay in Ernie Davis from Wednesday to Friday.

Meeting for parents and rookies. Drumline auditions, colorguard rehearsal, and 1:00 pm section leader camp will begin immediately after the meeting. (Make sure to eat lunch before this meeting.)

1:30 pm – 9:00 pm Rehearsal (dinner break TBA)

Thursday, August 16th 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Rehearsal (lunch and dinner breaks TBA)

Friday, August 17th 8:00 am – 9:00 am Drumline, Colorguard Rookies, and Section Leaders KKPsi/TBS will help you move your belongings out of Ernie Davis Hall and into the dorm that the housing dept. has assigned to you for the fall. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Brass and Woodwind Rookies check in at the Dome and then move into your dorm for the year. 3:00 pm Meeting for parents and rookies. Rehearsals will begin immediately following the meeting. 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm Rehearsal (dinner break TBA) 9:00 pm Rookie social gathering at Crouse College

Saturday, August 18th 11:30 am – 12:00 pm All remaining Veterans check in at the Dome and then move into dorms for the year. Vets living on South Campus: If you are planning to arrive on Saturday, th August 20 and living on South Campus, please contact Fran at 315-443- 2194 or [email protected].

1:00 pm Meeting for vets. Rehearsal begins immediately following the meeting. (Note: you MUST eat lunch before this meeting!)

1:30 pm – 9:30 pm Rehearsal for vets (dinner break TBA)

9:00 am – 9:30 pm Rehearsal for drumline and rookies (lunch and dinner breaks TBA)

Sun. 8/19 – Thurs. 8/23 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Rehearsals (lunch and dinner breaks TBA)

Friday, August 24th 9:00 am Perform at Convocation

Eating during Band Camp

Dinners during band camp will be provided by the SU Bands. For breakfast and lunch you will receive a special band camp meal allowance. The amount will depend on your arrival date. The following dining centers will be open: Ernie Davis Dining Hall: Mon-Fri 7:00am-7:00 pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:30pm Schine Dining Center: Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm Eggers Café: Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

Returning Undergraduate Students, your regular university meal plan goes into effect on Friday, August 24th beginning with lunch. New Undergraduate Students, your regular university meal plan goes into effect on Wednesday, August 22nd beginning with lunch.

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Band Camp August 15th - 24th SU vs. Northwestern September 1st Canadian Football League Game September 3rd (Trip to Canada – More information on Page 5) SU vs. Southern California September 8th (New York’s College Classis – MetLife Stadium – E. Rutherford, NJ) SU vs. Stony Brook September 15th SUMB Fall Picnic September 23rd SU vs. Pittsburgh October 5th (Family Weekend) Liverpool HS Exhibition Performance October 13thth (Local Marching Band Competition) SU vs. Connecticut October 19th NY State Field Band Championships October 28th SU vs. Louisville November 10th In December 2011 the SUMB (Orange Central – Homecoming Weekend) leadership traveled to NYC to perform at the 77th Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy Dinner Gala

2011 SUMB students hailed from: California – Connecticut – Florida – Georgia Illinois - Indiana – Iowa – Maine – Maryland Massachusetts - Michigan – Minnesota – Nevada New Hampshire - New Jersey – New York – Ohio Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – Texas – Vermont Virginia

Photos for this year’s Orange Peel were provided by SUMB photographers Gabriel DiMartino and Hannah Warren Trip to Canada SUMB Orange Peel | 5 More Information on the SUMB’s Guest Performance at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ CFL Game

Trip Details Travel Details Monday,  Passport required September 3rd for members 18 years and older (No Classes that day!)  Members 17 years and younger must Day Trip by have a copy of charter bus to Ivor their birth Wynne Stadium in certificate and government issued Hamilton, Ontario ID  International All Expenses students must have their Paid passport, student visa, an I-20 and an I-94

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Registration for Marching Band Band Camp Facilities (Important Information!) (continued) To participate in the SUMB, you are required to register Rookies (Woodwinds and Brass ONLY): North campus for ENI 510, Section 001. Freshmen, if you are at your residence halls, South Campus Skyhalls, South Campus maximum credit load, your college will contact the Band Apartments and Centennial Hall will open at 9:00am on Office for consent to register for zero credits. Friday, August 17th. We ask that you move into your dorm Upperclassmen, contact Mr. Mertz for a permission room after you check in at the dome. If you wish to arrive code. before the 17th, arrangements will have to be made to stay Credits for SUMB can count as an elective in numerous off-campus with another band member or you will have to degree programs. However, not all programs accept make plans to move into Ernie Davis Hall. Contact the band credits as electives. If SUMB credit will not count Band Office if you are living on North campus and will th as an elective in a specific degree, it does not mean you need to arrive before August 17 . cannot participate. Check with your advisor to see if Vets arriving on Saturday, August 18th: band credit may be counted as an elective for your If you are living in a North Campus Residence Hall, you major. may move into your dorm room from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Grading is based on attendance, preparation, etc. as described in the course syllabus (included in the SUMB Vets living on South Campus: If you are arriving Handbook that you will receive during band camp). on Saturday, August 18th and living on South Campus, please contact Fran at 315-443-2194 or [email protected]. Band Camp Facilities In order to receive a meal card and access to your room COMMUTERS: You will need a parking permit to park in during band camp, it is imperative that you return the West Lot. Please contact Parking Services to obtain a enclosed Band Camp Confirmation form by June 29th. parking permit at parking.syr.edu. (Proceed to click on There is no charge to you for housing during band camp Faculty/Staff and Student Parking and follow the if you plan to arrive on your scheduled arrival date. appropriate links.)

New and returning undergraduate students who will be Search for “The Pride of the Orange – The living in North or South campus are asked to check their Syracuse University Marching Band” st e-mail account after August 1 for their early arrival group for more information and updates!

pass. This pass is required to get into your dorm Also check out SUMBlog.org for info, room. updates, and testimonials. If you choose to move into your dorm or South campus Follow us on Twitter @ SU_MarchingBand apartment prior to your scheduled date of arrival to band camp, you’ll need to make arrangements with the Band Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Orchestra, Office in advance. You will be required to pre-pay a cost Jazz Ensemble & Music Minor of $27.90 per student/per night, until your scheduled Band Camp arrival date, regardless of whether someone Auditions for the Wind Ensemble (ENI 510, Sec. 002), from your dorm room (North or South) has already Symphony Band (ENI 510, Sec. 005), Orchestra (ENI 540, moved in for the year. Each person who arrives prior to Sec. 001), and Jazz Ensemble (ENI 520, Sec. 001) will be their scheduled date for band camp is required to pay held during the first week of classes. Check the bulletin the per student/per night fee. board outside of the School of Music Office, 215 Crouse College, for audition times and locations. Colorguard Rookies, Entire Drumline, and Section Leaders: You will arrive to band camp on Wednesday, Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble open to both August 15th. Those living on campus will stay in the music and non-music majors. It offers an opportunity for Ernie Davis Residence Hall from Wednesday, August all to perform outstanding large band works. The Concert 15th until the morning of Friday, August 17th. On Friday, Band meets one night a week during the spring semester August 17th, KKPsi/TBS will help move your belongings and provides an excellent opportunity for Marching Band from Ernie Davis to the dorm that housing has assigned members to make music in a concert setting. to you for the academic year. Family members do not Looking to minor in music? The need to return to Syracuse to help you move from Ernie offers a Minor in Music Performance for 18 credit hours, 8 Davis to your assigned dorm. of which have to be in ensembles. The rest may be in any music course of your choosing. Ensembles or music classes that you have already taken here at SU may be put towards this minor. If interested, please contact Dr. Laverty ([email protected])or Mr. Mertz ([email protected]). If you need more information, please call the Band Office at (315) 443-2194.

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The 2011 SUMB consisted of…

Seniors Freshman 23% 28%

Student Juniors Assistants Sophomores 18% Librarians 33% Ariana Walker Fran Moore – Administrative Specialist Uniforms Hi everyone! I cannot wait for the 2012 SUMB season to get Jordan Campo under way. Our graduated seniors will of course be missed Equipment/Set-Up but we always look forward to the excitement that comes with new rookies. The band office staff is working hard to John Fassinger prepare everything for an excellent band camp and season Anthony Walker beyond that. Enjoy your summer and I can’t wait to see everyone in August! ~Fran Staff Allison Thurnherr – Graduate Assistant Hello to all new and returning SUMB band members! I am We’d like to welcome Dr. Robert Bridge to the position of Percussion very excited to see you all this fall and to watch and help you Instructor! Robert Bridge is the Professor of Percussion at Onondaga progress with great success through the 2012 season. Have Community College. In 2010 he worked with drumlines in Shenyang, China as a wonderful summer and I will see you in August for a fun part of the Shenyang International Percussion Festival. His previous and productive band camp! experience includes being a staff member of the Brigadiers Drum & Bugle ~Allison Corps, Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps and Nite Express Drum & Bugle Corps. He marched snare drum Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, Samantha Baldwin– Graduate Assistant 1986 and the University of North Texas Drumline. Greetings to all Rookies and Vets of the 2012 SUMB! I can't Chair, Department of wait for the upcoming band season to get under way. The Applied Music and Performance: Dr. John M. Laverty SUMB is at the top of its game, so we are sure to have a season full of fun and excitement. I look forward to getting to Director of Bands: Dr. Bradley P. Ethington know all of the new members of the band and helping Director of “The Pride”: Prof. Justin J. Mertz everyone achieve success this fall. I hope you all have a great summer, and I will see you in August! Go Orange! Administrative Specialist: Fran Moore ~Sam Guard Instructor: Pam Gavenda John Hylkema – Graduate Assistant Percussion Instructor: Dr. Robert Bridge Greetings SUMB members! I hope this issue of the Orange Percussion Assistant: Jen Ortiz Peel finds you enjoying a fun and relaxing summer! There Percussion Assistant: TBA are a lot of exciting things in store and I know that through the hard work and dedication of the rookies, vets and staff, Graduate Assistant: Allison Thurnherr the SUMB will continue its tradition of excellence and have another undefeated season. I look forward to continue Graduate Assistant: Samantha Baldwin working with such a dedicated and talented group of Graduate Assistant: John Hylkema musicians! ~John Senior Assistant: Andrew Wiley

Senior Assistant: Tom Mika Members of the Syracuse University Senior Assistant: TBA Marching Band come from all of the Drum Major: Patrick Garcia schools and colleges within the Drum Major: Jason Kammerer Drum Major: David Swenton University, as well as SUNY ESF, Photographer: Gabriel DiMartino LeMoyne, and OCC. Photographer: Julie Fell Directors & Drum Majors SUMB Orange Peel | 8

Meet the Drum Majors Meet the Director Patrick Garcia Dr. Bradley P. Ethington Hi Members of the 2012 SUMB! Director of Bands Dear SUMB Members, I’ll keep this short and sweet because undoubtedly there are pools, vacations, or unpracticed instruments calling your name. It’s almost that time of year I hope you are having a great summer, recharging again, when we come together after a hiatus, when we welcome new your batteries, and maybe even getting in some members among our ranks, when we have an entire season ahead of us… practice time on your instrument! The 2012 BAND CAMP! Once there, it’s time we start bringing our A game, to show all edition of the Pride of the Orange is going to be of the fans, students, and rival schools how much we as an organization love the best yet, and Mr. Mertz and crew have a and cherish everything Orange. fantastic season planned for you. The trip to The Meadowlands to take on USC will be huge, and I My message to Rookies and Vets is the same: the SUMB has the potential to be know you will rock the place! the defining experience of your college career. But it won’t come easily. If we as a

team put in the effort and attitude necessary, we can form not only a great band, So, enjoy your time at home this summer, get fired but also a great group of people. I’m already getting excited! Until then, enjoy the up, and we’ll see you in August for another great rest of your summer, it’ll fly by before you know it! If you’d like to reach me, my season!! phone number is 814-242-7929 and my email is [email protected] Go Orange!! Go Orange! Patrick Garcia Sincerely,

Dr. Bradley P. Ethington Jason Kammerer Director of Bands Professor of Music Hello 2012 SUMB!

I hope all of you are having a relaxing break from the rigor of classes and homework. Vets, I hope you’re all as ready as I am to take this band one step further. We can truly accomplish a lot, and as we’ve seen from various emails to Mr. Mertz, what we do does make an impact on the community (and occasionally the nation and world *cough cough* MetLife Stadium and Canadian Football League game). Rookies, get ready for an amazing introduction to your college life. You’ll know the campus better than some upperclassmen before the other freshmen even move in. I’ve made some of my best and closest friends during my first few days at band camp, and I have no doubts that you will too.

Lastly, if any of you have any ideas or questions about the SUMB, or even if you want to talk about anything else (my alter ego’s include Peer Advisor, Work Study, “that guy who’s in Crouse all the time,” and friend, among others) please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. You can email me at [email protected], call/text at 516-734-1420, or find me on Facebook. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and start getting ready for another great year!

With Orange Pride, Jason Kammerer

David Swenton

Greetings, 2012 SUMB!

I hope that this letter finds you savoring an awesome and relaxing summer vacation. Band camp might seem far away, but it will be here before you know it! This upcoming season is loaded with amazing opportunities—including a home game at MetLife Stadium, and a performance at a CFL game in Canada. Our halftime shows—featuring a Led Zeppelin show and a Latin show—are sure to amaze our audiences everywhere! This season will truly be one of the best yet for the SUMB.

To our Rookies, I want to welcome you to the SUMB family—incredible friendships and memories await you. Get ready to embark on one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences you will ever have at Syracuse. Vets, I hope you’re prepared to enjoy another fantastic year in the SUMB. With hard work and dedication, we can make this season a memorable one. Until band camp, I hope you continue to have a great summer. If you ever have any questions, concerns, or just want to say hello, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or at 607-972-1652. And, as always, Go Orange!

See you all in August! David Swenton

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Leadership

Flutes/Piccolos Mellophones Tubas Sec Ldr – Erica Hughes Sec Ldr – Anthony Walker Sec Ldr – Callum McMillan

Sec Ldr – Liz DiFabio Sec Ldr – Kevin Stouffer Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Morgan Edwards Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Carina Gutjahr Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Bailey Normann Drumline Clarinets Trumpets Sec Ldr – Jared Bloch Sec Ldr – Kyle Rubin Sec Ldr – Ariana Walker Sec Ldr – Nick Valinski Sec Ldr – Elizabeth Evans Sec Ldr – Kevin O’Keefe Sec Ldr – Michael Ahearn Sec Ldr – Kacie Flynn Sec Ldr – Meghan O’Keefe Sec Ldr – Sean Barry Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Ashley Nichols Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Philomena Duffy Colorguard Alto Saxes Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Maggie Swartout Sec Ldr – Connorlynn Gaffney Sec Ldr – David Fagan Trombones Sec Ldr – Ashley Zanitto-White Sec Ldr – Jeff Barrett Sec Ldr – Tom Buswell Orange Girl Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Jordan Campo Sec Ldr – Kristin McAvoy Ashley Andrew Tenor Saxes Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Joe Schell Drum Majors Sec Ldr – Meredith Rice Baritones Patrick Garcia Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Juli Mateyko Sec Ldr – Anthony Veiga Jason Kammerer Sec Ldr/Music Instr – Ashley Orifice David Swenton

Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma

Kappa Kappa Psi Tau Beta Sigma President – Joe Schell President – Jordan Campo VP/Membership – Kevin O’Keefe VP/Service – Connorlynn Gaffney VP/Service – Callum McMillan VP/Membership – Kim Wallitsch Treasurer – Tyler Mills Rec. Sec. – Kayla White Fundraiser – Anthony Walker Corr. Sec. – Nick Valinski Corr. Sec. – Anthony Veiga Treasurer – Meghan Durling Rec. Sec. – Bailey Flood P/SAA – Kacie Flynn Historian – Andrew Fielding Fundraiser – Victoria Puco Parliamentarian – Morgan Edwards Sergeant at Arms – Tom Buswell

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are the national honorary band fraternity and sorority whose membership is open to college students who have participated in a college band program. Our common goals are not only to provide the band with organized service activities, but also to give our membership quality experiences in leadership and social contacts while assisting the Directors in developing quality ensembles. The fraternity and sorority, founded in 1919 and 1946 respectively, are now present in over 100 major colleges and universities. Famous alumni include: John Phillip Sousa, Doc Severinson, and Count Basie. The national aspect of our fraternity and sorority provides our members with many contacts from other universities throughout the year. The Eta Phi and Eta Alpha Chapters at S.U. serve a major role in all band activities. Brothers and sisters are always ready to assist the band in service as well as provide such intangible items as morale, spirit, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude within the band, always remembering that “It is an honor to be selected to serve.” If you have any questions concerning the organizations, ask any Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma member at band camp.

KKY Contact: Kevin O’Keefe - [email protected] TBS Contact: Kim Wallitsch– [email protected] Band Camp Checklist, Music & Mouthpieces SUMB Orange Peel | 10

Band Camp Checklist INSTRUMENT LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK** MOUTHPIECE VETERAN’S HANDBOOK** VALVE/SLIDE OIL (brass) DRUMLINE AUDITION PACKET** SLIDE/CORK GREASE WATER REEDS (clarinet/sax) SUNGLASSES/HAT NECKSTRAP (sax) SUNSCREEN FLIP FOLDER/EXTRA PAGES* SNEAKERS! LYRE* (NO SANDALS or FLIP FLOPS will be allowed)

*These items will be sold by a local music company during band camp. If you do not own either a flip folder or lyre, then you must purchase these items at band camp. Only checks and/or credit cards will be accepted. **You will receive the handbooks and/or packets electronically via your school address in July.

Music All part assignments and music distribution will be done during band camp, but if you would like to look at some of our music in advance, you may download it from our website. Go to www.subands.com and click on the link “SU Marching Band Music” in the right column. Then click on the links for your instrument under each song title to open the files.

Drumline members should go to www.subands.com and click on the link “Drumline Information” in the right column.

Mouthpieces If you already own a mouthpiece, whatever you have will be fine.

CLARINET / ALTO SAXOPHONE / TENOR SAXOPHONE – a basic, student-level mouthpiece at minimum; anything above that is fine, but not necessary; you must also bring your own ligature.

TRUMPET – whatever mouthpiece you prefer

MELLOPHONE* / TROMBONE / BARITONE/EUPHONIUM / TUBA – These sections use color Kelly mouthpieces (Mellophones, Baritones, and Tubas use True Blue, Trombones use Orange). Your section leaders will help you order them once you get to band camp. The purchase of these mouthpieces is not mandatory, but the sections do it for uniformity. If you already own a mouthpiece, please bring it with you to band camp.

*Mellophone mouthpieces are preferred. If you would like to use a French horn mouthpiece you may, so long as you purchase your own Horn to Mellophone adapter.

If you would like to order a mouthpiece prior to band camp, go to a local music store or visit any of the following websites: www.kellymouthpieces.com, www.mouthpieceexpress.com or www.woodwindbrasswind.com Parent’s Corner SUMB Orange Peel | 11

There are many tough decisions that a high school Q: Will I be able to spend time with my son/daughter senior has to make, and some of the most during band camp? important ones involve which school to attend and A: No, once the students arrive, they will be rehearsing what to study. Another big decision is whether or throughout each day of band camp. not your son or daughter would like to continue Q: Do we need to buy season tickets to football games being involved in music in college by participating for our son/daughter? in bands and especially in marching band. Here are some of the questions most asked by parents, A: No, as a member of the marching band, he/she will like you, when their son or daughter is considering not need tickets to the football games. The Band joining the “Pride of the Orange.” Department does not have access to game tickets. If you’d like to buy them for yourselves, please contact the Carrier Dome Ticket Office at 315-443-2121 or go to suathletics.com. Q: Do students have to be a music major to play in the bands? ’11 SUMB Students studied: A: Not at all! Over 75% of our marching band members are in a major other than music. Advertising – Architecture – Art – Biology Broadcast/Magazine/Newspaper Journalism Q: How much time does band require? Chemistry – Computer Science – Education A: There will be three, two-hour rehearsals on Engineering – Environmental Sciences – Film Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (7:00 pm - Human Ecology – Information Technology 9:00 pm) during weeks when there are no games. A Friday evening and Saturday morning rehearsal will International Relations – Management be added for game weeks. Mathematics – Music – Philosophy – Physics Q: Will my son/daughter’s grades suffer because of Political Science – Pre-Med – Psychology marching band? Speech Communication, Undeclared, etc! A: No! In fact, the grade point averages of marching band students are higher than the overall university averages. Band members’ GPAs are often higher in What SU band parents have to say! the fall semester than they are in the spring when “As a freshmen my student was profoundly and the band no longer meets. positively influenced by participating in the Marching Q: My son/daughter has a tough major. Will there be Band. Finding connections with others along with having time for marching? the first opportunity to master something on the college level gave him tremendous confidence. It was A: If a student wants to be in the band, there is time! challenging and rigorous but immensely important. Someone in the band probably already has the When I think back at the first year I point to marching same major as your son/daughter and can provide band as one of the best decisions we have ever made peer information to help. as a family.” Q: If my son/daughter doesn’t get involved with the band program the first year, can they still participate later on? “When my Southern California born and raised son decided to attend college at Syracuse University, I was A: Of course! Just make sure we keep him/her on our more than a little concerned. Thankfully, his band mailing list and we will keep you updated of all mates welcomed him with open arms and became his information. family for four great years! We can’t possibly thank you all enough!”

Congratulations on your child’s decision to attend Syracuse University and a special congratulations and welcome to the 2012 Pride! We are extremely pleased to have you join our family and we look forward to a very productive and rewarding experience this year. See you in August!

If you have any questions, please call 315-443-2194 or visit www.subands.com

“The Pride of the Orange” Confirmation Form SUMB Orange Peel | 12

Postmarked on or before: June 29th, 2012 If the band office does not receive your confirmation form by this deadline, we will be contacting you. If you do not hear from the band office, we have received your confirmation form.

Returning/Joining Members: Fill out both sides of this form and MEDICAL CLEARANCE FORM on Page 14 to CONFIRM that you will be marching with “The Pride” for the 2012 season.

If you do not plan on marching this year, please fill out the top half of this form and return it to the band office.

Name: ______ID#: ______Cell #: ______

Instr./Section: ______Major/Home College: ______Email : ______

______I am a returning Vet ______I am new to SU and will be in the Marching Band. ______I am not new to SU, but I am joining the Marching Band for the first time this year. I will be a __Sophomore __Junior __Senior __Graduate ______I am a student at ESF, LeMoyne or OCC (circle which one) ______I am still undecided about participating (Please check this off and we will contact you later!) ______I will not be participating in the marching band and/or I will not be attending SU this fall. Would you like us to hold your information and contact you next year? ___Yes ___No ______I will check in on _____ Monday, August 13th (Drum Majors, Senior Assistants and Graduate Students only) _____ Tuesday, August 14th (Student Staff and KKPsi/TBS) _____ Wednesday, August 15th (Section Leaders, entire Drumline & Colorguard rookies) _____ Friday, August 17th (Brass and Woodwind rookies) _____ Saturday, August 18th (Remaining vets)

Only NORTH CAMPUS dorm dwellers arriving on Tues. 8/14 and Wed. 8/15 will move into Ernie Davis until the morning of Friday, August 17th. KKPsi/TBS will help you relocate to the dorm that housing assigned for the fall.

Do not contact the Housing Department regarding early move-in to residence halls; you will be registered for early move-in through the band office.

IF YOU KNOW YOUR FALL ADDRESS, please complete the following: (Please DO NOT hold this form until you are notified about housing placement. Send it in ASAP!)

Campus: ______Off Campus ______Dorm Room # Street Apt/Box # City Zip

Veterans who are scheduled to arrive on Saturday, please check-in on Saturday even if you arrive a day or two early. We would like to reserve our Friday check-ins for rookies only. NOTE: Vets who are living on South Campus, please contact Fran at [email protected] or 315-443-2194 For band members who are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday and wish to arrive a day earlier will need to pay an early move-in fee. The fee to move into any dorm facility (North or South) prior to your scheduled arrival date to band camp is $27.90 per student/per night. Each person arriving early is required to pay an early arrival fee regardless of whether someone from your dorm room has already moved in. Please attach a check made payable to Syracuse University to this form. NOTE: Moving into your dorm room (North campus only) prior to August 17th will not be allowed.

Date of move-in (only needed for early arrivals):______Fee enclosed:______

Send all forms and checks to: Fran Moore, Syracuse University Bands, 402 Crouse College, Syracuse, NY 13244-1010

*Please note that you may need to write separate checks made payable to different recipients.

Clothing Order Form SUMB Orange Peel | 13

Checks for clothing purchases and uniform cleaning fees are to be made payable to KKPsi/TBS

ROOKIES – MANDATORY PURCHASES VETS – MANDATORY UNIFORM CLEANING FEES

Band Rookie Package Band Uniform: $16.00 Dry cleaning fee Package includes one-size fits all hat and dry cleaning fee. Colorguard Uniform: $19.00 Hand-washing fee

“Pride of the Orange” T-shirt: S M L XL XXL*

Sweatpants: S M L XL XXL* ROOKIES AND VETS – OPTIONAL PURCHASES Glove size: S M L XL

Shoe size (wide widths available): ______Show your school/band spirit by placing an order! TOTAL COST - $109 (All T-Shirts, Sweatpants and Guard Jacket come in sizes DRUMLINE - $105 (no gloves required) S, M, L, XL, XXL*) *XXL please add $5.00 to cost of item

• “Fight Song” T-Shirt $20.00 Size: ______Colorguard Rookie Package • “Pride” long-sleeve T-Shirt $25.00 Size: ______Package includes uniform cleaning fee. • “Pride of the Orange” T-Shirt $15.00 Size:______Guard Jacket: S M L XL XXL* • Sweatpants $22.00 Size: ______Print name: ______• Gloves $4 Size: ______(Your first name will be embroidered on your jacket) • Cap $12.00: ______Jacket order will be placed in the Fall • Band Shoes $40.00 Size: ______“Pride of the Orange” T-shirt: S M L XL XXL* • Guard Shoes $30.00 Size: ______Sweatpants: S M L XL XXL* • Guard Jacket $35.00 Size*:______Shoe size (wide widths available): ______Name:______(to be TOTAL COST - $121.00 embroidered) *XXL please add $5.00 to cost of item *XXL please add $5.00 to cost of item

PURCHASE TOTALS:

Rookie Packages $______

Vet Uniform Cleaning Fee $______Optional Purchases $______

TOTAL (payable to KKPsi/TBS) $______NOTE: Checks will not be deposited until mid-August. Money orders are also accepted. Please do not send cash.

Please bring tall, all white (no gray, no ankle) socks to wear with your uniform! Or purchase them for $2 on the day of check in!

INSTRUMENT NEEDS UNIFORM NEEDS

ROOKIES – Fill in the information below in order to be ______I am planning to use my own instrument assigned a uniform. ______*I am planning to use a SU instrument VETS – Fill in the information below only if you wish to

*Mellophones, Baritones, Sousaphones: There is a $20.00 have a different uniform than last year. rental fee which must be pre-paid. *Tenors: There is a $50.00 rental fee which must be pre-paid. Height _____ft. _____in. Chest ______in.

Make check payable to Syracuse University Bands. Inseam ______in. Waist ______in.

Medical Clearance Form & Miscellaneous Items SUMB Orange Peel | 14 MEDICAL CLEARANCE FORM In the event of injury or illness, I hereby authorize appropriate treatment of emergency care by a licensed physician. STUDENT’S NAME (Please print): ______SIGNATURE OF STUDENT (If 18 or above): ______SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN (If under 18): ______Relationship of guardian to student: ______Phone # ______Emergency Contact:______Relationship:______Phone # ______

Please list any allergies, medical conditions, or information which should be known by a physician in case of injury or illness: ______I have an insurance policy: Insurance Provider:______Policy or Group #: ______I do not have an insurance policy Are you a vegetarian? ___Yes ___No Vegan? ___Yes ___No Gluten Free? ___Yes ___No Do you have any other food allergies?______

Lollipop Mugs Give your son or daughter a sweet send off for the year with one of our lollipop mugs! Each mug contains gourmet lollipops in a variety of delicious flavors. The mug features the Syracuse block “S” followed by “Marching Band”. Mugs may be purchased with or without lollipops. We will also be selling Chocolate Music Notes for $1 a piece. What better way is there to say “Happy Birthday!” than with a cake? The sisters of Tau Beta Sigma will personally deliver a fresh birthday cake on the special day. Simply fill out the form below and send it in with your confirmation form. (Note: Cakes cannot be delivered during winter or spring breaks) Band Camp Survival Kits Name: ______Question: After a long day of band camp when the Syracuse sun and the hot Date of Arrival: ______lights of the Dome leave you very tired, thirsty, and hungry, what do you do when Instrument/Section: ______you get back to your room at night and want something to eat? Birthday Cakes

Answer: Get out your Band Camp Birthday: ______Date to be delivered: ______Survival Kit! Campus Address: ______Each kit contains pretzels, juice, water, fruit and other goodies. These kits are a Home baked: ___ $12.00 ___ Vanilla great way to keep a variety of snacks Store bought: ___ $15.00 ___ Chocolate and drinks on hand during band camp! ___ Marble What would you like written on the cake? ______Make checks/money orders for mugs, survival Chocolate Music Notes: #______@ $1 each kits, and cakes payable to Mugs Survival Kits Tau Beta Sigma. # ____ with lollipops - $10/each # ____ without lollipops - $6/each # _____ - $10/each TOTAL: ______