Wolf Pride Band

1. Wolf Pride Band • Mission – A co-curricular performing group that ALL band students at Grandview can aspire to create outstanding music, develop student leadership, and represent the school and community with great pride and enthusiasm.

2. Goals • Establish a tradition of excellence in music making and Pride in membership of the group • Successful, superior level musical performances • Increase participation of upperclassmen • Provide a vehicle for students to develop as leaders • Increase student ownership of the band program as a whole

3. Drum Line Auditions – this week Student Leadership Auditions – completed Mini Camp June 3, 12-3PM, June 4, 8-12PM, 12-2 – Party! Band Camp – August 4 -Student Leaders and new students only Band Camp – August 5-8 – all members – 8AM-4PM Parent Demo – August 8 – 5PM Littleton Western Welcome Week Parade – Saturday, August 16 Colorado State Fair Parade Trip - Aug. 22-23 Football Game Friday, August 29 Arvada Harvest Days Parade – Saturday, September 6 Spirit Bus – Wednesday, September 17 Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally – Thursday, September 18 Homecoming Football Game – Friday, September 19 Football Game Friday, September 26 Grand Junction Parade Trip October 3-4 Band Concert – Tuesday, October 14 Football Game – Thursday, October 16 Southlands Holiday Parade – Saturday, November 22 ACTIVITIES FOR 2014

4. Schedule • ATTENDANCE IS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS!!! • Band Camp August 4-8 8AM-4PM • Rehearse 3-5PM August 11-15 • Full Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 3-5:00PM • Parades on 5 Saturdays • 4 Home football games at Legacy Stadium

5. COMMITTMENT Wolf Pride Band Students will: • Make a strong commitment to the success and superior performance standard of the Wolf Pride Band • Participate in the August day camp at GHSAugust (4th ) 5th-8th • Attend all rehearsals and performances • Maintain their grades in accordance with eligibility rules

6. Percussion • Students will audition for Drum Line • Students will be placed on a drum for the entire season • Students will work with a percussion instructor throughout the fall season

7. Uniforms • Warm up like uniform • Will be in school colors • Students will own uniform • Hat • Shoes • Used for multiple years • Will create uniform exchange

8. Staff • Mr. Keith Farmer – director • Mr. Royce Ehrle – assistant director • Mr. Jeremy Sandoval – percussion • Wind player instructors for camp only

9. Costs • Band Camp Fee - $50 • Uniform Cost approx. $140 • Warm up suit • Shoes • Hat • T-shirt • State Fair and Grand Junction Overnight Trips $299 • Includes transportation, lodging, breakfast, dinner, and hot springs in Glenwood for G.J. trip.

10. Lettering Requirements • Students will continue to earn points toward their letter in band with participation in Wolf Pride Band • Unexcused absences will result in a reduction of lettering points

11. Needs • Parent Volunteers – need a coordinator • Help with parades • water crew • uniform help • moving equipment for parades and games

12. Patrons run all fundraising opportunities Students may use their performing arts account for Wolf Pride costs King Soopers Cards Shop with Scrip All information is on www.grandviewperformingarts.org Fundraising

13. Communication • Communication will happen from these methods: • Director to parents • Email • Website – www.grandviewperformingarts.org • Director to students • Website • Text system

14. Question and Answer Wolf Pride Band 2014