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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MARCHING GOLDEN FLASHES DR. JOHN FRANKLIN, DIRECTOR PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP 2016 INFORMATION PACKET Welcome to the 2016 edition of the Kent State University Marching Golden Flashes, “The Undeniable Sound of Kent State University!” The information in this guide is meant to help you prepare for the important period of time just before the fall semester starts known as Preseason Training Camp. During these important days, you will learn the playing and marching techniques of our band as well as the traditions and people that give us our unique identity. Most importantly, you will be welcomed to the largest student organization on the Kent State campus as a member of our great family. This packet of information contains everything you need to know regarding Preseason Training Camp and the process of joining the Marching Golden Flashes. For more detailed information regarding band policies, expectations, academics, etc. please be sure to review the Marching Golden Flashes Member Information and Syllabus Handbook. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the schedule, procedures, and requirements that are detailed in this guide as well as the MGF Handbook. Once you have done so, fill out the Preseason Training Camp Registration to reserve your spot to audition for one of the greatest college marching bands in northeast Ohio! 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands TABLE OF CONTENTS (CTRL+CLICK SECTION BELOW TO FOLLOW) COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................................. CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... PRE-CAMP SUMMER SCHEDULE .................................................................................................... PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE ................................................................................. MONDAY, AUGUST 15TH/TUESDAY AUGUST 16TH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17TH THURSDAY AUGUST 18TH FRIDAY AUGUST 19TH SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH SUNDAY AUGUST 21ST MONDAY AUGUST 22ND TUESDAY AUGUST 23RD WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24TH THURSDAY AUGUST 25TH FRIDAY AUGUST 26TH SATURDAY AUGUST 27TH/SUNDAY AUGUST 28TH 2016 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE ................................................................................................... SEMESTER WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE ............................................................................ BAND MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES ............................................................................................... STEP 1: CLASS REGISTRATION STEP 2: PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP REGISTRATION STEP 3: PERFORMANCE AUDITION STEP 4: PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP CHECK-IN STEP 5: EARLY MOVE-IN FOR RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS STEP 6: FUNDAMENTALS WEEKEND STEP 7: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP REQUIRED PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP MATERIALS.......................................................... PROPER CAMP AND REHEARSAL APPAREL INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT MUSIC, DRILL, COORDINATE SHEETS, & DOT BOOKS SMARTPHONE AND/OR TABLET APPS OTHER REHEARSAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL AND POSITIVE PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP .......................... MUSICAL PREPARATION PHYSICAL PREPARATION STAYING HEALTHY DURING PTC CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS SONGS OF KENT STATE UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................... KENT STATE BANDS HISTORY ........................................................................................................ 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands COMMUNICATION The Marching Golden Flashes is a large organization with many diverse activities. It is inevitable that changes in schedules, itineraries, and plans will be made occasionally during the season. We will always strive to inform you of all information far in advance. For this reason, we announce all information using a variety of methods: via KSU email, mass text, on the KSUMGF Twitter feed, on the KSUMGF Facebook page, on the MGF website home page, and posted on the Department of Bands bulletin board located outside Dr. Franklin’s door (CPA E108). Members of the Marching Golden Flashes are expected to check their Kent University email on a daily basis for updates and important information. Please subscribe to the MGF Text Messaging System by sending a text to 81010 with the message: @ksumgf Please join the “members only” Facebook group by sending a request to join the following group: KSUMGF 2016 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands CONTACT INFORMATION Kent State University Bands Hugh A. Glauser School of Music 1325 Theatre Drive PO Box 5190 Kent, Ohio 44242-0001 Marching Golden Flashes Email: [email protected] Web Address: http://www.kent.edu/MGF# General Office Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Dr. Franklin’s Email: [email protected] Dr. Franklin’s Office Phone: (330) 672-2515 Band Office Phone: (330) 672-0080 Dr. Franklin’s Cell: (812) 679-9054 Office Hours (Fall Semester): TWR from 10 am – noon (or by appointment as needed) in CPA E108 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kentstatemgf Twitter: https://twitter.com/ksumgf KSUMGF Text Messaging System: @ksumgf texted to 81010 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands PRE-CAMP SUMMER SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JULY 16 9 am – 5 pm 2016 KSUMGF Drumline & Colorguard Final Auditions (Center for the Performing Arts) FRIDAY, JULY 29 1-5 pm Brass & Woodwind On-campus Playing Audition (CPA E112) FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 1-5 pm Brass & Woodwind On-campus Playing Audition (CPA E112) FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 1-5 pm Final Due Date for all Brass & Woodwind Playing Audition Video Submissions MONDAY, AUGUST 8 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 – COMMITTEE PREP WEEK Committees prep for PTC as needed 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE MONDAY, AUGUST 15 10 am – noon Teaching & Office Staff, Graduate Assistants, Field Commander meeting (E112) 1 pm – 3 pm Field Commander meeting (E112) TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 9 am – 11 am Undergraduate Staff (UGS) Check-in and Move-in 11 am – noon Staff and UGS Meeting (E112) 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm UGS Leadership Training (E112) 7 pm – 9 pm UGS Leadership Training (E112) 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 8 am – 8:15 am UGScrum (MGF Practice Field) 8:15 am - 9 am UGS Strength & Conditioning Training (MGF Practice Field) 9 am - noon UGS Marching Fundamentals Training (MGF Practice Field) 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm UGS Music Rehearsal (E112) 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm UGS Leadership Training (E112) 7 pm – 9 pm UGS Marching Fundamentals Training (MGF Practice Field) 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 8 am – 8:15 am UGScrum (E112) 8:15 am - 9 am UGS set up for move-in (various locations in CPA and Residence Halls) 9 am – noon Check-in for all Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold then move in to residence halls (CPA Main Hallway) UGS Marching Fundamentals Training (MGF Practice Field) 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Meeting for UGS, Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold (E112) 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold Sectionals (Locations TBA) UGS Activity (TBA) 7 pm – 9 pm Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold Marching Fundamentals Training (MGF Practice Field) UGS Activity (TBA) 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 8 am – 9 am UGS Meeting (E112) 9 am – noon Check-in for all Brass & Woodwind rookies AND vets then move in to residence halls (CPA Main Hallway) Brass/Woodwind Playing Auditions (Location TBA) Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold Sectionals (Locations TBA) 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm UGS & all Brass & Woodwinds Meeting (E112) Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold Sectionals (Locations TBA) 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Sectionals (Locations TBA) 4 pm – 5:30 pm Full Band Music Rehearsal (Location TBA) 5:30 pm – 7 pm Welcome Back BBQ for all members and families (School of Music Amphitheater) - RSVP required 7 pm – 8 pm “Band Together” Activity (TBA) 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 8 am – 8:15 am UGScrum (Practice Field) 8:15 am – 9 am Information Session – “Setting the Bar in Rehearsal Etiquette & Expectation” (E112) 9 – 9:45 am Full Band Strength & Conditioning (Practice Field) 9:45 am - noon Brass & Woodwind Fundamentals Training & Assessment (Practice Field) Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold Sectionals/Fundamentals Training (Locations TBA) 1:30 pm – 3 pm Pregame Music Sectionals (Rooms as Assigned) 3:30 pm – 5 pm Full Band Pregame Music Rehearsal (Location TBA) 5 pm – 5:30 pm Information Session – “Setting the Bar in Individual Preparation: Effective Practice Strategies” (E112) 7 pm – 9 pm Brass & Woodwind Fundamentals Training & Assessment (Practice Field) Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold Sectionals/Fundamentals Training (Locations TBA) 2016 Preseason Training Camp Guide Kent State University Bands PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 8 am – 8:15 am UGScrum (Practice Field) 8:15 am – 9 am Full Band Strength & Conditioning (Practice Field) 9 am – noon Brass & Woodwind Fundamentals Training & Assessment (Practice Field) Drumline, Colorguard, and Touch of Gold Sectionals/Fundamentals Training (Locations TBA) 1:30 pm – 3 pm