Welcome Marching Band Colorguard

There are two levels of marching band: “Varsity” Welcome future Eaton Eagle band members! ​ ​ The colorguard is a class that focuses on and the “Pride of Eaton.” The “Pride of Eaton” We are excited for you to join the Eaton Eagle ​ ​ dance and movement as well as learning to includes every student and our “Varsity” group is program next year! Transitioning to high ​ ​ toss flags, rifles and sabres. In the fall, audition based. The “Pride of Eaton” requires school can feel overwhelming. Band will help ​ colorguard is an extension of our “Varsity” only one rehearsal per week and performs at all ease many of the insecurities or questions Marching Band and learns a routine that football games, pep rallies, parades, etc. The that you may have. For many of our Eagle “Varsity/Competition” group rehearses more enhances the competition show. In addition Band members, this is home. This is family. frequently and represents Eaton High School at colorguard participates in all football games, various area and state marching contests. pep rallies, etc. In the spring semester, this High school opens up many more fun and class learns an independent floor routine and exciting performance opportunities that you competes in the North Texas Colorguard have never had before. From Concert Band, Concert Bands Association (NTCA) Circuit. This class is by Jazz Band, Marching Band, Colorguard, and audition. No experience is required, however Drumline, there is a place for you! Next year we plan to have three competitive previous dance experience is certainly concert bands. All competitive groups will We are looking forward to meeting and helpful. compete in a festival and/or UIL Concert and working with you over the coming months. Sight Reading Contest. These classes are Later this spring, we will hold a few marching ability based, and will challenge you at Percussion band sessions, where we will cover everything whatever skill level you are at. you need to know as you come to the high Percussion is a class that focuses on the school. First, you need to understand that NO continuing development of their skills. In the PREVIOUS MARCHING EXPERIENCE is Jazz Band fall, the percussion is split into two main required. We understand that this will be a sections, the battery and the front ensemble. new experience for you. These sessions will Jazz Band meets during the school day and The battery instruments include snare, tenor help you transition comfortably into high performs at various events throughout the drums, and multiple bass drums. The front school as you join our Eagle Band family. school year. The jazz band focuses on various ensemble instruments include all keyboard jazz and latin styles of music and also serves instruments, as well as specialty instruments as the nucleus for the Eaton HS Musical each utilized in the marching band show. In the year. In order to participate in Jazz Band you ​ spring, percussion classes are broken into must first be enrolled in a band class. This ability based groups that will learn music for class requires director approval. the concert band competitions, in addition to preparing for the Night of Percussion.

Summer Dates School Instrument Check Out EATON HIGH SCHOOL June 2-4 (6-8:30 PM) June 5 (8-10 AM) Saturday, June 5 (10 AM - 12:30 PM)

Marching Band 101- A more in depth look into the ​ Marching Band experience. Covered in this session will be more movement exercises and drill. All incoming freshmen that will be involved in any Drumline Auditions & Camps part of the marching band should plan to attend. May 17-21 Auditions (ALL) July 12, 19 (6-8 PM) June 1-4 (12-8 PM) Monday Night Music- Mondays in July are ​ reserved for a music rehearsal. Although these are July 21-23, 26-27 (8 AM- 3:30 PM) not required, if you are in town you should plan to attend. Open to all current percussionists in the program. These camps will cover the fundamentals of July 28-30 (7 AM- 3:30 PM) drumline and front ensemble ​ Pride of Eaton Marching Camp- Marching Band ​ ​ Camp for all Eagle Band members. We will cover the fundamentals of marching, and learn the Spirit Show on these dates. Colorguard Auditions & Camps

August 2-13 (Mon-Fri 7 AM- 3:30 PM) May 17-19 (4:30-6:30) - Auditions- Open to ALL ​ Varsity Marching Camp- The first two weeks will June 21-25 (9 AM - 4 PM) *dance only (opt)* EAGLE BAND ​ ​ focus on learning drill for the competition show. July 5-9 (9 AM- 4 PM) *weapons only (opt)* We will begin preparation on the All State Audition ​ music. This may be adjusted to fit the new school July 21-23, 26-27 (8 AM- 3:30 PM) *guard camp* Paul Elder- [email protected] year calendar. ​ ​ Open to all current colorguard members in the Matt Moore- [email protected] Supply Nights program. These camps will cover the ​ fundamentals of dance, flag, and movement Jason Williams- [email protected] ​ Saturday, June 5 (10 AM - 12:30 PM) Drew Plott- [email protected] ​ Monday, July 26 (6 - 8:00 PM) Twitter: @EatonHSband Order all of your supplies for the upcoming school year! This includes everything you need from Remind: @eatonbnd marching shoes, to gloves, to uniform bag, and everything in between. www.nisdtx.org/eatonband