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WELCOME!!!!! Marching Redcoats Meet and Greet. 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?
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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
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
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.
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
Honor Graduates • OF THE 24 SENIORS IN MARCHING BAND LAST YEAR….. Over were HONOR GRADUATES!!!!! With 3 Graduating Summa Cum Laude
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
WHEN WRITING A CHECK • PLEASE…..ALWAYS INCLUDE YOUR STUDENT’S NAME ON THE MEMO LINE OF THE CHECK!!!!
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
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.
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.
FACEBOOK AND REMIND 101 WEBSITE: www.marchingredcoats.com REMIND 101 Text: @mredcoats To: 81010 BANDAPP Be on the lookout for information regarding this.
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
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
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!
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).
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!
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!