Sanderson High School Bands Marching Band Handbook 2021-2022 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Sanderson High School Marching Band Program. We are so glad you are joining us for the coming year. We have an exciting year planned! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Greg Jenner, SHS Band Director [email protected] PROGRAM COMPONENTS CLASSES EXTRA-CURRICULAR Concert Band Two semesters per school year. Required Marching Band to be in Marching Band. Color Guard Wind Ensemble Audition required. Two semesters per Percussion Ensemble school year. Required to be in Marching Band. Winter Guard Percussion Ensemble Fall semester class that is designed to give Spring Musical percussion students a setting to enhance their percussion skills. Required to be in All practices and performances Marching Band. are after school. Band Classes Schedule Event Month Fall Semester Concerts October & December Spring Semester Concerts February & May MPA March Awards Banquet May Concert Dress Requirements WOMEN – ALL BLACK • Solid black ankle length dress, ankle length black skirt, or solid black dress pants. Pants should not be form fitting or leggings. • Solid black shirt/blouse. Absolutely no short sleeves, straps, or tank tops. Necklines should be appropriate and non-revealing. Tops should be solid black, no sheer material. • Black dress shoes. Pumps or sling backs are acceptable. No clogs, mules, or flip flops. MEN – ALL BLACK • Black long sleeve button-up dress shirt. • Solid black dress pants. Absolutely no jeans or casual wear of any kind. • Black socks and black dress shoes. No tennis shoes. Your black Marching Band shoes may be used. Marching Band and Color Guard – Fair Share Fair Share Fees & Schedule $875 to be paid as follows: • $115 Deposit May 8, 2021 • $152 September 1, 2021 • $152 July 1, 2021 • $152 October 1, 2021 • $152 August 1, 2021 • $152 November 1, 2021 Payments can be made online on the Sanderson Band website or checks/money orders can be mailed in. Make checks payable to Sanderson Band Boosters and include student’s name in the memo line. Mail to: SHS Band Boosters P.O. Box 99370 Raleigh, NC 27624-9370 Requests for refunds must be made in writing and submitted to the Band Director. Requests will only be considered if the student is leaving WCPSS or reassigned by WCPSS. Tentative 2021-2022 Schedule ➢ July 15-16 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) - Leadership Camp (only leadership attends) ➢ July 15-16 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM) - Rookie Camp (rookie marchers, including sophomores & leadership team attends) ➢ July 19-23 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) - Camp Week 1 at Sanderson High School ➢ July 26-30 (8:30 AM - 8:30 PM) - Camp Week 2 at Sanderson High School ➢ August 3-5 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) - Summer Rehearsal ➢ August 10-12 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) - Summer Rehearsals ➢ August 17-19 (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM) - Summer Evening Rehearsals ➢ August 23 First Day of School ➢ After School Rehearsals start 3 days a week once classes start. ➢ Sanderson Home Football Games - TBD ➢ August 28 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) - Saturday Mini Camp ➢ September 11 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) - Saturday Mini Camp ➢ September 25 - Competition - All day Panther Creek Invitational ➢ October 2 - Competition - All day Middle Creek Mustang Classic ➢ October 16 - Competition - All day Fuquay-Varina Festival of Bands ➢ October 23 - Competition - Sanderson all day host Capital City Band EXPO ➢ October 30 - Competition - All day Cary Band Day ➢ November 16 - Parade Rehearsal ➢ November 18 - Parade Rehearsal ➢ November 20 - Raleigh Christmas Parade ➢ May - Awards Banquet (Date TBD) Additional rehearsals and program items may be added to the schedule throughout the year. Band Camp The purpose of Band Camp is to learn the show, which will be performed at football games and band competitions. The show is a large investment of time and money. At camp, the students will learn to march, learn movements in drill, and attend sectional rehearsals with staff to improve sound and technique. Rehearsals after camp are used for perfecting the show. Section Leaders will reach out to students prior to camp to provide them with the music. All members of the Sanderson High School Marching Band who wish to perform at football games and band competitions are required to attend Camp and rehearsals. Any conflicts should be discussed with the Director of Bands. Camp Week 1: Monday - Friday, July 19-23, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Students should bring their lunches Camp Week 2: Monday - Friday, July 26-30, 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM. All students will remain on campus throughout the day. They need to bring their lunches and dinners will be provided. LOCATION: Sanderson High School. Student drop off and pick up is at the Spirit Rock in the Main parking lot. Be sure to arrive on campus 10 to 15 minutes before listed practice times in order to have ample time for set-up. WHAT TO BRING: ● Water Bottle ● Sunscreen ● Sunglasses ● Instrument ● Hat ● Lunch ● Comfortable, supportive shoes/socks ● Pencils ● Extra T-shirt (to change into if preferred) NOTE: Khaki shorts & black socks to wear for the performance on Camp Week 2 – Friday RULES: ▪ Sanderson High School and WCPSS rules must be followed at ALL times! ▪ No drugs, alcohol, or smoking will be permitted at any time. ▪ No student will possess matches, lighters, or lighting fluid. ▪ Instructions given by chaperones should be followed. Any violation of the rules listed above may result in the student being dropped from the SHS Marching Band. SNACKS: Ice water, Gatorade and snacks will be provided during practice time. Desserts will be provided after lunch and at the end of practice for Camp Week 2. MEDICAL & EMERGENCIES: The band maintains a first aid kit, which always accompanies the band. The kit includes band aids, ice packs, wraps, etc. Students will need to bring their own over-the-counter medications if needed. (i.e. Advil, Tylenol, etc.) The Band Camp chairperson and chaperones are with the band and readily available to the band students. Emergency contact numbers for the parent camp staff & chaperones will be provided at the time of band camp. PARENT INFORMATION MEETING: Tuesday, July 27th at 7:00 PM in the Sanderson Auditorium. This is a planning and information session for the 2021-2022 school year. Additional information will be available at this time about activities for the year and fundraising opportunities. Camp Week 2 Detailed Schedule Monday, July 26th Students arrive at 8:15 AM 8:30 AM - 12 Noon Students on the field 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch break in the Cafeteria. Kids bring their own lunch. 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sectionals (Inside) 4:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner Break 4:00 - 5:00 PM Activity (Rest/Lounge areas) 5:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner and Dessert in the Cafeteria 6:00 - 8:30 PM Students back on the field 8:40 PM Parents pick up students Tuesday, July 27th Students arrive at 8:15 AM 8:30 AM - 12 Noon Students on the field 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch break in the Cafeteria. Kids bring their own lunch. 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sectionals (Inside) 4:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner Break 4:00 - 5:00 PM Activity (Rest/Lounge areas) 5:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner and Dessert in the Cafeteria 6:00 - 8:30 PM Students back on the field 7:00 PM Parent Information Meeting in the Auditorium. Band Booster committee chairs will be available to discuss fundraisers and volunteer opportunities. 8:40 PM Parents pick up students Wednesday, July 28th Students arrive at 8:15 AM 8:30 AM - 12 Noon Students on the field 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch break in the Cafeteria. Kids bring their own lunch. 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sectionals (Inside) 4:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner Break 4:00 - 5:00 PM Activity (Rest/Lounge areas) 5:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner and Dessert in the Cafeteria 6:00 - 8:30 PM Students back on the field 8:40 PM Parents pick up students Thursday, July 29th Students arrive at 8:15 AM 8:30 AM - 12 Noon Students on the field 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch break in the Cafeteria. Kids bring their own lunch. 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sectionals (Inside) 4:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner Break 4:00 - 5:00 PM Activity (Rest/Lounge areas) 5:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner and Dessert in the Cafeteria 6:00 - 8:30 PM Students back on the field 8:40 PM Parents pick up students or stay for the Senior Skit Night 9:00 - 10:15 PM Senior Skit Night in the Auditorium (All students and parents are invited.) Friday, July 30st Students arrive at 8:15 AM 8:30 AM - 12 Noon Students on the field 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch break in the Cafeteria. Kids bring their own lunch. 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sectionals (Inside) 4:00 – 5:00 PM Students report to the field for warm-up and parent performance. 5:00 PM Parent Performance 5:15 PM Parents pick up students 7:00 PM Senior Party (Off-campus event for Senior students and their parents.) Band Boosters Meetings The Band Boosters meet the third Monday of every month in the Band Room (or Teacher’s Lounge) at Sanderson High School at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. This is the best place to get the most up-to-date information on the band schedule, budget, fair share opportunities and event details. Budget The SHS Band Programs are self-funded and operate on a budget close to $70,000.