WELCOME!!!!! Marching Redcoats Meet and Greet

1. WELCOME!!!!! Marching RedcoatsMeet and Greet

2. Agenda • Welcome • Did you pick up your packet upon entering? • Introduction of 2019/20 Leadership Team. • Why do Band in High School? • What will you Learn by doing Marching Band? • How can you do Marching Band AND other electives/sports? • Financial Obligations • Time Obligations

3. Why Should I do Band? • Be a part of something bigger than yourself • Be a part of history • Be a part of one of the largest student organizations at Leon High School • Experiences you will never forget • You start High School with a lot of familiar faces • Let’s look at some facts

4. National Research • From the Dana Consortium Report on Arts and Cognition • Musicians scored better compared to non-musicians on a test of long-term verbal memory, but this advantage disappeared when the students were prevented from going through the activity of rehearsal. • Children with early training in music had a higher degree of phonological awareness (auditory skill correlated with reading ability) than children with no musical training. • Intensive music training is associated with improved performance in the core mathematical system for representing abstract geometry.

5. SIX-YEAR SAT SCORE COMPARISON • From Texas All-State Musicians Compared to National Average • 2011 – All-State Student = 1819, National Avg. = 1511 • 2012 – All-State Student = 1835, National Avg. = 1511 • 2013 – All-State Student = 1857, National Avg. = 1509 • 2014 – All-State Student = 1852, National Avg. = 1509 • 2015 – All-State Student = 1825, National Avg. = 1500 • 2016 – All-State Student = 1847, National Avg. = 1498 • Texas All-State Musicians scored on average 22% higher than the National Average

6. Honor Graduates • OF THE 24 SENIORS IN MARCHING BAND LAST YEAR….. Over were HONOR GRADUATES!!!!! With 3 Graduating Summa Cum Laude

7. What You Will Learn in Marching Band • Teenage America contains the future leaders and movers of tomorrow. • Sometimes this age groups is looked at as lazy or un-invested. • As a part of the marching band students are often described as: • Focused • Driven • Consistent • Knowledgeable of Life Lessons • Professional • Kind • Considerate • Understanding

8. What Will You Learn in Marching Band • Early is on time; on time is late. • Time management is everything. • Kindness and generosity go far. • Teamwork makes the dream team. • Criticism is a natural part of life. • Shortcuts get you nowhere.

9. ACADEMICS vs. ELECTIVES • You can absolutely do everything you want/need to do AND do Band. • I strongly encourage students to take the optional 7th period. • This will give you back electives when you are a Senior. • I work closely with guidance to ensure that students can accomplish all of the goals they have ALONG with their music classes.

10. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT???? • We have to discuss the financial commitment • We have to discuss the time commitment • We have to discuss the student/parental commitment

11. Band Fees • Band Fee:$350 (this is the current cost – investigation of lowering is occurring) • Options: • Option 1 – Payment in full • 10% discount if received by August 1 • Option 2 – 25% deposit, fundraise, and final payment • Pay $87.50 by August 1 • Fundraise with Concessions, Poinsettias, and Boston Butt • Pay Remaining Balance by March 1 • Option 3 – Payment Plan • Set up a $35/month Payment Plan • Feel free to fundraise to reduce monthly payments.

12. Fundraising for Your Student • Each Student has a personal account, statements emailed monthly: • Numerous ways to put money in your Student Account • Write a Check • Fundraisers • Boston Butt • Concessions • Poinsettias • Sponsors

13. WHEN WRITING A CHECK • PLEASE…..ALWAYS INCLUDE YOUR STUDENT’S NAME ON THE MEMO LINE OF THE CHECK!!!!

14. Time Expectations • Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30pm • This time is selected because the temperature is cooler • It also has less conflicts with other after school activities • Students have a study hall option from 3-5pm every rehearsal day in one of the school’s computer labs. • Students from National Honor Society, and Leadership are available for tutoring during this time. • Football Games • We attend nearly all football games. Students are expected to attend. • Additional Saturday’s • Chicken Dinner Sales • Rehearse-a-thon • Big-Bend Marching Band Showcase • Marching MPA

15. Managing High School • We understand that the transition to High School can be hard. • Students are expected to be much more independent in nearly every area of their academic success • Mentorship Program • New Students are going to get paired with Veteran Students • Goal • Help acclimate students to high school. • Provide a confidant to help with new or confusing questions • Where to go? When? How to find guidance. Etc. • Check up with students for Homework and Classwork. • Help make younger students successful from the beginning.

16. Summer and Fall Calendar • July 24-27– Percussion Camp • Noon – 6pm (24th – 26th) • 10am – 2pm (27th) • July 29 – August 2 – Band Camp *Lunch Provided* • Noon – 8pm • August 5 – 9 – Band Camp (Drill Week) • 5pm – 8pm • August 9 – Parent Preview • 7pm • You can also refer to the calendar on our website for more information.

17. FACEBOOK AND REMIND 101 WEBSITE: www.marchingredcoats.com REMIND 101 Text: @mredcoats To: 81010 BANDAPP Be on the lookout for information regarding this.

18. Exciting and Important Dates This Summer • FAMU Summer Band Camp • July 6 – July 13 • FSU Summer Music Camps • Senior High Band Camp • June 23 – July 6 • Marching Band Leadership Camp • July 7 – July 12 • Leon Summer Musical – AIDA • July 11 – 14 • July 18 – 21 • Band Camp • July 29 – First Day • August 9 – Parent Preview

19. Get Involved! Band Booster Officers-2019 President: Jennie Alvis Vice President: Jennifer Reed Secretary: Elizabeth Kuhlmann Treasurer: Open Volunteer Coordinator: Elizabeth LaJeunesse Senior Representative: Kellie Ferrell Junior Representative: Corey Allen Sophomore Representative: Nanette Hammons Freshman Representative: Open

20. Get Involved! Numerous Ways to Get Involved: Chaperones, Nurses, Truck Drivers, Equipment helpers, Concession stand workers, sideline parents during rehearsals and many other ways. Let us know! Sign up sheets here tonight!

21. Band Camp Band Camp is July 29-August 9, 2019. During these 2 weeks, many volunteers are needed. • Donations • Parents to bring frozen grapes (pre-portioned in snack size Ziplocs) and/or • Popsicles • Chaperoning on the sidelines during band camp • chaperones are needed to monitor the students on the field. • We need one medical volunteer and a few parents. • Dinner Volunteers (July 29 – August 2) • volunteers are needed from 3:30 – 5:30 (setting up, serving, and cleaning up).

22. Football Games Chaperones/Volunteers are needed for ALL football games. All Chaperones/Volunteers MUST have a background check completed before chaperoning. This can be completed with Leon Co. Schools. As a game chaperone/volunteer, you will be in a rotation for the following: • Chaperoning the bus rides to Gene Cox stadium • Working the concession stand during home games • Keeping an eye on our stuff when the band leaves the stands. • Keeping up with the medical bag and assisting kids who need anything • Truck drivers and equipment movers ALL Home Game chaperones should be willing to help in all assignments!

23. Leon High School Marching Redcoats-Total Team Effort! The success of this great program only happens when: The Band has the best directors and staff available – we do The Band has committed and dedicated students – we do The Band has active and engaged parents – we most certainly do The Band has the support of the School System – we absolutely do!