JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

MARCHING BAND HANDBOOK

2019 – 2020

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TableofContents

WelcomeLetter…………………………………..... 3OrganizationalPhilosophy&Goals………... 4AttendancePolicy…………………………………. 4-5BehaviorPolicy&CodeofConduct………... 5-7RehearsalExpectations.…….....……………….. 8StudentLeaders……………………………………. 9ColorGuard……………………….………………..... 9PerformancePolicy…….……………………….... 10Travel&Transportation……………………...... 10

Trips……………………………………....…...……….. 10-11

MedicalInformation……………………………... 11

IntensiveWeek…………………………..……..….. 11

BandBoosters…………………………..………….. 12

ActivityFee…………………………...……………… 12

Fundraising…………………………...…….….……. 13

InstrumentCare&Maintenance…………..... 14

BandUniform……………………………………….. 14-16

BandJackets………………..………...…….….……. 16

BandNotes………………..…………...…….….…… 16

Website………………………………………………... 16

Accomplishments………………………………..... 17

FeesSummarySheet…………………………….. 18

REMINDInstructions………………..…………... 19

CHARMSInstructions…...…………..…………... 20-21

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Jamestown High School “Red Raider” Marching Band 350 East Second Street Jamestown, NY 14701

www.JHSMarchingBand.com Meghan Murray, Director Marc Lentsch, Asst. Director (716) 483-4217 (716) 483-4406 Meghan.L.Murray@jpsny.org Marc.A.Lentsch@jpsny.org DearMarchingBandParentsandStudents,

The2019-2020MarchingBandseasonisnowunderway!Nextweektheprocessoflearning

the2019competitiveshowwillbegin!Pleasetakeacloselookatthesummerandfallschedule.

ParticipationinscheduledrehearsalsISREQUIREDofallbandstudentswhowillbeapartofthe

MarchingBand.Exceptionswillbeexplainedinthefollowingpacketofinformation,alongwithother

necessaryinformationaboutthisorganization.

Oursummerprogramwillrunfiveweekswithsomebreakstotrytoaccommodatemostfamily

vacationsandsummercamps.Staffmembersandsectionleadersmayalsoholdextrameetingsfor

additionalhelpwithmarching,musicorroutines.Theseadditionalrehearsalsarealsorequired.

AllstudentsareexpectedtoreportEARLYandbereadytogowithallnecessaryitemssorehearsals

canbeginONTIME.

Wewillmakeeveryefforttoadheretotheenclosedschedule.PLEASEPLANAPPOINTMENTS

ANDOTHERCOMMITMENTSAROUNDTHISSCHEDULE.If,forsomereason,weneedtochangea

rehearsalorperformancewewillinformyouwithasmuchadvancednoticeaspossible,althoughthis

ishighlyunlikely.

Wehadaverysuccessfulseasonlastyear!Thestaffislookingforwardtopickingupwherewe

leftoffandmakingthisyear’sbandevenbetter!

Sincerely,MeghanMurray DirectorofBands JamestownHighSchool

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ORGANIZATIONALPHILOSOPHYANDGOALSThegoalofthemarchingbandprogramintheJamestownCitySchoolDistrictistoprovideeverychild

with authenticmusical, social, and intellectual experiences, the purpose of which is to enrich each

student’slifeandhelpthemgrowintopeopleofintegritywithsocialandculturalawareness.

ATTENDANCE&PARTICIPATIONPOLICYAttendanceisrequiredatallrehearsalsandperformances,includingtheHolidayParade(December)

andtheMemorialDayParade(May).MarchingBandisagroupactivityandallstudentsaredependent

ontheentiregroupforsoundaswellasmarchingform.Ifsomeoneisnotthere,otherscannotdotheir

jobproperly.Beingabsentdoesnotonlyhurtoneperson,ithurtstheentiregroup.

The following are considered excused absences from a band practice. Asmuch advance notice as

possibleisappreciated.Mrs.MurrayMUSTbeinformedofanabsenceBEFOREitoccurswithahand-

writtennotefromtheparent.

1. Deathorsevereinjurytoafamilymember

2. Illnessofthestudent(doctor’snoterequired)

3. Mrs.Murraywillevaluateallothercircumstancesatthetimetheyoccur.

*Allperformancesarerequired.IfthereisanemergencythatdaycontactMrs.Murraydirectly.

*IFYOUAREINSCHOOLYOUAREEXPECTEDTOBEATPRACTICE!

*All members of the wind and percussion sections of the Marching Band must be enrolled in

SymphonicBandorConcertBand. 8thgrademembersmustbeenrolledintheirmiddleschoolband

program.

THEFOLLOWINGISTHEPROCEDUREREGARDINGUNEXCUSEDABSENCES:

1stUnexcusedAbsence = Callhometoparents2ndUnexcusedAbsence = ParentConference3rdUnexcusedAbsence = Removalfromtheorganization

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ENFORCEMENTIt isthephilosophyoftheJHSMarchingBandstaffthatenforcementoftheattendancepolicyshould

promotefairness,accountability,andtheacquisitionofskillsmissedduringanyabsence.Therefore,if

astudentislateormissesapracticetheymaybeaskedtocomeinforextratimeoutsideoftheregular

rehearsalschedule.Thismaymeancominginearlyorstayinglate,butcouldalsomeancominginona

daywhenthereisnorehearsalscheduledtoworkwithastaffmembertomakeupwhattheymissed.

This is not intended to be a punishment but rather to help teach accountability, responsibility,

punctuality,aswellasfurthereachstudent’seducation.

BEHAVIORPOLICYBand members are expected to follow all Jamestown Public School policies regarding appropriate

student behavior and code of conduct. Violation of the followingwill be handled through existing

school policy: bullying, public displays of affection, class cut, destruction of school property,

disrespect, drugs, alcohol, fighting, gambling, knives or weapons, profanity, sexual harassment,

smokeless tobacco, smoking, and stealing. In the event that existing school policy does not cover a

negative student behavior, the band director and staff will evaluate behavior and appropriate

disciplinaryactionwillbedeterminedbasedupontheseverityof the incidentand its impacton the

band.Basedupontheseverityoftheincident,appropriateschoolofficialswillbenotified.Discipline

mayincludeaparentmeetingwiththestudentanddirectorand/orremovingastudentfromoneor

moreperformances,exclusionfromtripsordismissalfromthebandprogram.Ifastudent’sconduct

duringabandfunctionorotherwiseresultsinthestudentreceivingOSS,thatstudentmaybe

removedfromMarchingBandforuptoonefullcalendaryear.

CODEOFCONDUCT1) MembersoftheJHSMarchingBandareexpectedtorepresenttheorganizationinthebestway

possibleATALLTIMES,inandoutofrehearsal&school.Infractionsofourcodeofconductinclude,

but are not limited to,useof foul and inappropriate language, negative interactionswith other

students,bullying,andcyberbullying.Thedirectorandschoolprincipalwillinvestigateandevaluate

anyinstancesofallegedmisconductandappropriateconsequenceswillbehandedout.Iftheinstance

provestogoagainstthecodeofconducttheinvolvedperson(s)maybesuspendedorremovedfrom

theorganization.

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Bullying of any kindwill not be tolerated. Students that engage in this type of behavior,whether

directlyorindirectly,willbesubjecttotheconsequencessetforthinthishandbook.Consequencescan

include, but arenot limited to, conferenceswithparents and school administrators and suspension

fromeventsorperformances.Severeinstancesmayresultinremovalfromtheorganization.

2) The Jamestown Public Schools recognize that the use of certain substances such as tobacco,

including chewing tobacco and snuff, alcohol, and other drugs is a significant health problem and

illegal for many adolescents. This can have negative effects on behavior, learning, and the total

developmentofeachindividual,whichincludesone’sphysicalandmentalabilities.Therefore,itisthe

philosophy of the Jamestown Public School District to forbid any student participating in the JHS

MarchingBandtouse,possess,sell,orotherwisedistributethesesubstances,orrelatedparaphernalia.

This code is in effect eachmarching season -24hoursperday, sevendaysaweek, onandoff school

property.

DuringtheseasonofpracticeaparticipatingMarchingBandmembershallnot:

1. use,possess,orselltobacco(whichincludeschewingtobaccoandsnuff).

2. use,possess,orsellabeveragecontainingalcohol.

3. use,possess,orsellacontrolledsubstance.

4. remain in theunauthorizedpresenceof alcohol, tobacco, orother controlled

substances.

NOTE: It isnotaviolation fora student tousea legallydefineddrugspecificallyprescribedby the

student’sowndoctor.

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Witness credibility in this process is highly valued. Reports of alleged violations coming from the

individualslistedbelow(a)-(c)havingpersonallywitnessedtheviolationwillbeinvestigated.

(a)Anydistrictemployee

(b)Anylawenforcementofficer*oragency*,or

(c)Aparent/legalguardianofthestudentinvolved

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InsuchcasesMrs.Murraywill takeimmediateaction,removingthestudentfromallbandactivities.

Parentswill be notified verbally upon such action and inwritingwithin 3 days atwhich point the

parents may request a conference. This decision can only be overturned by the Principal or

Superintendent.

If a student or other person not mentioned above who witnessed the incident brings accusations

againstastudent,thesituationwillbeaddressedinthefollowingmanner:

(a) During the period of an alleged violation and the subsequent investigation, the

MarchingBandmemberwillcontinuetoparticipateasafullmemberoftheband.

(b) ThesereportswillbeconsideredbytheMarchingBanddirector,staffmembersand

schoolprincipal,ifnecessary.

(c) Theywilldetermineiftheallegedviolationhasvalidity.

(d) The Marching Band director and/or principal will confront the student on the

allegedviolation.Ifthestudentagreeswiththeallegedviolation,theactionsstated

inthishandbookwillapply. Ifthestudentstatesthattheallegedviolationisfalse,

the principal and Marching Band director will investigate the accusations and

determineifthereissufficientjustificationfordisciplinaryactions.

ENFORCEMENT

AnyviolationofeithertheBehaviorPolicyorCodeofConductisconsideredConductUnbecomingof

aBandMember.TheMarchingBanddirectorwillassesseachcase.Disciplinaryactionwillbetaken

immediatelyandmayincludesuspensionfromcompetitionsorremovalfromtheorganization.Inthe

caseofasuspension,thestudentmustcontinuetoparticipateinallbandrehearsalsandmusttravel

withthebandtoallcompetitionsandperformances.Allfeesassociatedwiththeorganizationwillstill

apply.

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REHEARSALEXPECTATIONS1)ATTIRE Studentsmustcometoeachrehearsalwearingappropriateattire.Thisincludes:

-Comfortablesneakerswithlaces(tied)andsocks

-NOJEANS–sweatpantsorothertypesofathleticpants

-Comfortableshirt/sweatshirt/jacket,dependingonweather.Dressinlayers.

-Hairtiedbackandoutoftheface

-Hatsorvisorsshouldbewornoutsideonsunnydaystokeepsunofffaces

2)BACKPACKS

Studentswillberesponsibleforhavingabackpackdedicatedtomarchingband.This

backpackwillcontainallofthematerialsneededforeachrehearsalandfortraveling.

JHSMarchingBandbackpackscanbepurchased(seeFormpacket).Thisbackpack

mustbebroughttoeveryrehearsalandoneverytrip.Theymustbeusedonlyfor

marchingbandandmustcontain:

MusicBinder DrillBook Pencils(multiple) ValveOil/ExtraReeds

PolishingCloth(brass) Sunscreen MarchingShoes/ShoeBag BlackSocks(extra)

Sweatshirt/Jacket WaterJug

Studentleadersandstaffwillcheckbackpacksregularly.

3)WATERJUG

EverystudentwillalsoberesponsibleforbringingawaterjugtoEVERYpractice

andonEVERYtrip.Itisextremelyimportantforthestudentstostayhydrated.

Theirwaterjugmustholdbetween0.5gallonand1gallonofwater.

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STUDENTLEADERSUpperclassmenplayamajorrole inthesuccessofourprogram. LeadershippositionsincludeDrum

Majors, Squad Leaders and Rehearsal Coordinators. These, as well as all upperclassmen, are the

studentswhohave themostknowledgeandexperience andare instructed to share this experience

withtheotherstudentsinapositiveandencouragingway.Allstudentsholdingaleadershipposition

areselectedthroughanauditionprocess.

DrumMajors

DylanLydell

MadisonVentura

RehearsalCoordinators

CourtneyGrey

LillyMelquist

SectionLeaders

AllisonTilburg–flutes

KarlieBlodien–clarinets/saxes

CalebKindberg–brass

AdenClark–drumline

AbbyRoof–pit

ColorGuard

TaylorAustin

AliceMoffatt

AutumnOsborne

Inadditiontotheseleaders,sectionleaderswillappointstudentsineachsectiontohelpwith

attendance,drillbooksandgloves.Thisnetworkofhelpersishereforyou!Askforhelp!

COLORGUARD The color guard is an important visual aspect of the Marching Band. Color guard members are full

membersoftheMarchingBand.Theymustmeetallrequirementsandareaffordedallprivilegesrelated

totheMarchingBand.Studentswhoplayaninstrumentinmiddleschoolorhighschoolbandare

expectedtoplaythatinstrumentiftheychoosetobeinMarchingBand. However,theyaremore

thanwelcometoparticipateinWinterGuard.Someexceptionscanbemadeatthedirector’sdiscretion.

*ParticipationinColorGuardisarequirementforparticipationintheExpressWinterGuard.

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PERFORMANCEPOLICY

Studentsmaybeaskedtositoutofaperformanceforanyofthefollowingreasons:

1. Wearingtheuniforminaninappropriatemanner.

2. Theuniformlooksunkempt,stainedorwrinkledduetopoorcare.

3. Shoesarenotproperlycleaned&polished.

4. Longhairisnotproperlybraided/pinnedforthebandhat.

5. Hairdiedabrightcolor.

5. Failuretoremovealljewelry.

6. Wearingbrightnailpolishorexcessivemakeup.

6. Notproficientwiththeirmusic/drill/routines.

7. Behaviorinfractions/breakingtheCodeofConduct

8. Donothavetheirinstrument/equipment.

9. Chewinggum.

11. Failuretocompleteandreturnallnecessaryforms.

12. Unpreparedduetoextendedabsence.

13. Unexcusedabsences.

TRAVELANDTRANSPORTATION Studentsareexpectedtotravelwiththebandtoandfromallactivities.Allowingstudentstotravel

toor fromeventswithparentsopens toomanypossibilities forerror. As thesafetyofstudents isour

primaryconcernwecannotallowthemalternatetravelopportunities.

SPECIALTRIPSOneoftheprivilegesofbeingintheJamestownHighSchoolRedRaiderMarchingBandrevolvesaround

our travel opportunities. While many organizations dream about taking trips together we are in a

positiontomakethesedreamscometrue.Itservesaspositivetestimonytotheworkethicofourband

members,andisoneoftheprivilegesweenjoyasagroup.

Weareenjoying the fruitsof the laborseededbyyourolderpeers. Traditionally,bandmembershave

served as positive reflections of our school and community while traveling. Our future bands are

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countingonyoutopassonthatsameheritageso theywillhaveasimilarkindof learningopportunity

duringtheirhighschoolcareers.

Inatravelsituation,thereareoccasionswhereimmediatedisciplinaryactionwouldinhibittheabilityof

thedirectorstoprovideasafeandprofitableexperiencefortheentiregroup.Shouldthisoccasionarise,

wewillaskthoseinquestiontoreturnhomeattheparent/legalguardian’sexpense,andtheproblemwill

beaddressedimmediatelyfollowingthetrip.

MEDICALMarchingBand is an extremelyphysical activity. Students are strongly encouraged tohaveaphysical

examinationbeforeparticipation. All studentsmusthavea completedmedicalhistoryandemergency

medicalreleaseformonfilebeforetheywillbepermittedonanybandtrips.

Students that have anymedical conditions (i.e. heart, breathing, or joint problems) thatwould

restrict theirability to safelyparticipate inall aspectsof thebandprogramwillbe required to

have a physical and provide a doctor’s release before they can be included in rehearsals or

performances.

INTENSIVEWEEKIntensiveWeek is just that – intensive! It isduring thisweek that theband learns themajorityof the

competitiveshow.Inadditiontotheshowmusic,marchingtechniquesanddrillsarepolished.Oncethat

week is over, our competitive season begins! Every session of every day of Intensive Week is

MANDATORYforallstudents.

INTENSIVEWEEKCHECKLIST

1. Dressfortheweather!Bringraingearifnecessary.Schooldresscodeapplies–nolow-cut/strapless

tanktopsorshortshortspermitted.

2. Studentsshouldwearsocksandtennisshoeswithlaces.SHOESWITHOUTLACES,SANDALS,FLIP

FLOP,BACKLESS,OROPENTOEDSHOESARENOTPERMITTED.

3. Avoidperfume,hairspray,handlotions,creams,etc.

4. Usesunscreen!!Bringabottleandreapplythroughouttheday!

5. Bringatleasta½gallonthermosofcoolwaterlabeledwithyourname.Therewillbe

frequentwaterbreaks.

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BANDBOOSTERORGANIZATIONAs the parent of a student in the marching band, you are a Band Booster! The Band Booster

organizationisasupportgroupfortheJamestownHighSchoolMarchingBand.Itsprimaryfunctionisto

helporganizeandimplementprogramsthatsupplementandenhancethebandexperiencebeyondwhat

theschooldistrictcanprovide. Ifyouwouldliketobemoreinvolved(i.e.chairaneventorbecomean

officer),pleasecontactMrs.Murray.

ACTIVITYFEE

Theexpenseforparticipatinginmarchingbandis$175.Thisfeecoverseverythingyourchildwillneed

throughouttheseasonincludingmusic,drill,staffsupport,transportation,equipment,uniforms,andthe

overnight trip to Syracuse in October. This trip includes the hotel, transportation in a coach bus,

admissiontoChampionshipstoperformandwatch,allmealsandabreakfastbanquet.Thismaybepaid

upfrontoryoumaypayaccordingtothissuggestedschedule:

ActivityFeePaymentSchedule

Monday,June10 - $75Monday,July8 - $50(anyfeespaidafterthisdatearenon-refundable)Monday,August19 - $50

Total = $175*ThispaymentscheduleisINADDITIONtotheDisneyPaymentSchedule.*All fees (including fund raising money) must be paid in full BEFORE our trip to Syracuse onOctober27th.*PleasemakeallcheckspayabletoJAMESTOWNBAND&CHORUSASSOCIATION,INC.

*AnyfeespaidafterJULY8tharenon-refundable.

A$15BANKFEEWILLBEAPPLIEDTOANYRETURNEDCHECKS.

NOCHECKSWILLBEACCEPTEDAFTEROCTOBER1ST.CASHONLY.

NOchildwillbeexcludedfromparticipatingbecauseoffinancialreasons. Iftherearefinancial

issues,pleasespeakwithMrs.Murrayimmediatelysoalternatearrangementscanbemadeearlyonin

theseason.AllfeesmustbeinBEFOREourtriptoSyracuseonOctober27th.

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FUNDRAISINGMembers of the JHSMarching Band are required to participate in various fundraisers throughout the

season.Thesearelistedbelow.Ittakesagreatdealoffinancialsupporttomaintainanorganizationsuch

asthis!AllfundraisingmoneymustbepaidinfullbeforeweleaveforSyracuseonOctober28th.

ANNUALFUNDRAISERS1. CandyBarSale(2boxes;optoutis$50)

2. CarWashes(optoutis$30)

3. TagDays(nooptoutavailable)

4. FallFestivalofBands

5. CookieDough/Zap-A-SnackPizzaSale(optional-tohelpstudentspayfortheActivityFee&Disney)

EXTRAFUNDRAISINGAllbandmembersarerequired toparticipate in the fundraisers listedabove. Ifyourchildgoesabove

andbeyondwhatisexpectedtheycanearnmoneytowardstheiraccounttohelppaytheActivityFee.

CandyBars Everyadditionalboxsold=$25CarWashes Everyadditionalshift=$10TagDays Everyadditionalshift=$15

OPTIONALFUNDRAISERAnoptional fundraiserwillbeoffered toallow for students to raisemoney towards theirActivityFee.

Thisfundraiserincludescookiedough,Zap-A-Snackpizzas,cheesecakes,giftsandmore.

ANYPROFITSACQUIREDBEYONDTHEREQUIREDFEEWILLBECONSIDEREDADONATIONTOTHEBAND.

NOREFUNDSORACCOUNTCREDITSWILLBEGIVENFORPROFITSEARNEDTHROUGHEXTRAFUNDRAISING.

PleasemakeallcheckspayabletoJAMESTOWNBAND&CHORUSASSOCIATION,INC.

ALLFUNDRAISINGMONEYMUSTBEPAIDBYOCTOBER27TH.A$15BANKFEEWILLBEAPPLIEDTOALLRETURNEDCHECKS.NOCHECKSWILLBEACCEPTEDAFTEROCTOBER1ST.CASHONLY.

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INSTRUMENTCARE&MAINTENANCEWhetheryouhaveaschool-ownedinstrumentoryourowneachstudentisresponsibleforthecareand

maintenanceof their instrument. Specific instructionswillbegiven toeach sectionby the staff. If an

instrumentisinneedofrepairbringittotheattentionofastaffmemberBEFOREsendingittotheshop.

THEBANDUNIFORM

Everyband studentwill receive a uniform. Forwind andpercussionists, this includes a garment bag,

jacket,pants,gauntlets,shoeswithshoebag,glovesandhat.Forcolorguard,thisincludestwouniforms:

the standardMarching Band uniform (black jazz pants with the red/black/silver marching band top,

blackguardshoes)andtheshowuniform.Theonlyitemsthestudentswillneedtoprovideontheirown

are black socks, shorts and a squad t-shirt ($16/$18 (2xl,3xl) – sold at the beginning of the season).

Please remember, the squad t-shirt is part of the uniform andMUST be worn underneath the

jacketeverytime.

UniformChecklist:

1. Garmentbagwithprovidedblackplastichanger(nowirehangers!)2. Squadt-shirtandshortstobewornunderneath3. Uniformcoatandpants(provided)4. Gauntlets(provided)5. Blacksocks(tall,tubeorsoccer-typesocks–NOANKLESOCKS)6. Blackmarchingshoes(provided)7. Blackgloves(firstpairprovided,anyadditionalpairsare$3)

UNIFORM/EQUIPMENTINSPECTIONBeforeeachperformance,uniformswillbe inspected. Consecutive failed inspectionsmayresult innotbeingable toperformwith thebanduntil theuniformsuccessfullypasses inspection.Additionally, theuniform is toworn in full or not at all. ATNOTIME SHOULD STUDENTSWEARONLYPARTOFAUNIFORM.Thisincludeshavingthebackofthejacketunzippedorthestrapsofthebibshangingdown.ThePants:

1. Thepantswill fit highupon the chest. They shouldbeadjusted so that thebottomsof thepants touch the tops of the shoes and are approximately one inch from the ground. Theyshould not drag on the ground. The crease should be straight the entire way down (nobunchingatthebottom).

2. Thelengthcanbeadjustedwiththebuilt-insuspenders,butmayneedtobehemmed.3. Youshouldwearshorts,and/orlongunderwear(ifnecessary),undertheuniformpants. No

denim!

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TheCoat/Gauntlets:

1. Gauntlets are worn around the wrists and should be worn so that the ends of the sleevescannotbeseen.

2. Youshouldhaveacollarlinersnappedinsidethecoatneck(thisiswashable).3. Theneckcollarishookedshut.4. YoumustalwaysweartheSQUADSHIRTunderyourcoat.

TheHat:

1. Longhairmustbebraidedtofitneatlyinthehat. Frenchbraidsworkbest. Nopiecesofhairshouldbestickingoutofthehat. Headbandsmayworktohelpwiththis,butmakesuretheheadbandcannotbeseenwiththehaton,especiallyintheback.

2. Thebrimofthehatislevelattheeyebrowsandthetopofthehatisstraightacross.3. Thechinstrapshouldrestunderthechin.4. Theplumeisstraight.

TheGloves:

1. Allsectionswearglovesexceptthepercussionsectionandcolorguard.Yourfirstpairisfree.Afterthat,youmustpurchaseyourownglovesfor$3apair.Itisalwaysagoodideatohaveanextrapair!

2. Flutesandclarinetsmaychoosetocutthefingersoutonthepalmsideoftheglovesforopenkeys that require coverage. DONOTCUTTHEFINGERTOPSOFFOFTHEGLOVES. Let thesquadleaderorastaffmembercuttheglovesforyou.

3. Glovesshouldalwaysbecleanforaperformance.TheShoes:

1. Shoeswillbeprovided. Thesearereusedeachyear. Ifyouwishtopurchaseanewpair foryourchildtokeepyoumaydosofor$40.

2. Shoesmustbecleanedbeforeeveryperformance.3. Shoesshouldbecarriedandstoredinthegreenshoebags(hungOUTSIDEofthegarmentbag)4. Studentsmustprovidethemselveswithplainblacktube/soccersocks.Noanklesocks!5. Itisagoodideatokeepanextrapairofcleanblacksocksinyourgarmentbag.

ALSO…

-Theonlythingpermittedinthegarmentbagisyouruniform.NOSHOESINTHEGARMENTBAG! Thegreenshoebagsmusthangon theoutsideof thegarmentbag. Whenwetravel, the shoebagsmust remainwith the studentson thebus, as theywillnot fitunderneathwiththegarmentbags.-Jewelry is not permitted for performances. This includes ear piercings and any other facialpiercings.-Colorednailpolishisnotpermittedforperformances.

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UNIFORMCARE&MAINTENANCE

Theuniformshouldalwaysbehungupaftereveryperformance.Itisgoodpracticetoturntheuniforminsideoutandletitairoutbeforeyouputitinthegarmentbag.Whenuniformsgetwet,hangthemtodryassoonaspossible.Thecollarlinershouldberemovedandwashedinmilddetergentandlinedried.Usetheblackplastichangerprovidedforyouruniform.Nowirehangers!Thebandwilldry-cleantheuniformsonceattheendofeachschoolyear. Ifyouruniformisinneedofminorrepair,bringthattotheattentionofthedirector. Donotattempttorepairtheuniformyourself.Youmaywashtheblackpantsifnecessaryandletthemlinedry.DONOTwashtheuniformcoatorgauntlets!

Colorguarduniforminformationwillbecoveredbytheguardstaff.

BANDJACKET&PATCHESBandjacketsareanoptionalpurchaseandcost$75.Amajorityofthebandmembersownabandjacket.Weoftenwear these as a group for “casual” performances, such as theHomecomingParade, and alsoanytimethattheweatherthreatenstodamageouruniforms.Thefollowingarestepsthatexplainwherepatchesaretobesewnontothejacket.Everyone’sjacketneedstolookthesame.

1. Mini“J”Shield(8thgrade) = UnderName/Instrument 2. Graduationyear(9thgrade)= Leftsleeve 3. Indianhead(10thgrade) = Fronton“belly”ofjacket4. Letter“J”(11thgrade) = Back(under“Jamestown”)5. Green“J”shield(12thgrade)= Leftfront(undername/instrument)6. Participationpatches = DownRightsleeve(inorderreceived)

BANDNOTESEveryweekMrs.MurraywillsendBandNoteshomewiththestudents.Theseareextremelyimportant

becausetheygive informationregardingwhat’shappeningthatweek, includingrehearsaltimes,report

timesforcompetitions,directionstocompetitions,duedatesandotheritemsoreventscomingup.Please

makesure toaskyourchild for these. During thesummermonths, theywillbehandedoutonMonday

nights. During the school year, theywill be handed out on Tuesday nights. Band Noteswill also be

postedonthewebsiteforyoutodownload:

Pleaseusethiswebsite! Thewebsitehasmusicalresources(i.e. recordings forpracticing), rehearsal

andcompetitionschedule,informationfortheparents,informationaboutourshow,historyoftheband,

competitionresultsandanAlumniPage.

www.JHSMarchingBand.com

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MAJORACCOMPLISHMENTS

1982,1988FestivalofStates,St.Petersburg,FL

1984,1989,1995Macy’sThanksgivingDayParade,NewYorkCity

1986RoseBowl,PasadenaCA

1991ClassAAANewYorkStateFieldBandConferenceChampions

1992InternationalMusicFestival,Bahamas

2000NorthAmericanMusicFestival,MyrtleBeach,SC

2002MagicMusicDays,WaltDisneyWorld,Orlando,FL

2002LargeSchool2NewYorkStateFieldBandConferenceChampions

2004 FedExOrangeBowl,Miami,FL

2007 CirtusParade,Orlando,FL

2010 St.Patrick’sDayParade,NewYorkCity

2012,2014 Disney’sElectricLightParade,Orlando,FL

2014,2015,2018 LargeSchool2NewYorkStateFieldBandConferenceChampions

2017 St.Patrick’sDayParade,Chicago,IL

Allrulesandregulationswithinthishandbookareatthediscretionofthebanddirector.

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JHS Marching Band Fees Summary Sheet

REQUIREDActivityFee…………………….…..…$175

Candybars(selling)…………....…...$104 (52barsx$1perbarx2boxes=$104total)Candybars(optingout)…..…..…...$50 ($25eachbox)Candybars(selling/opting)…………$77 ($52sell1box+$25optout2ndbox)

SquadShirt………………………….. $17(S-XL) $19(2XL) $21(3XL)

-Ifyoualreadyhaveashirtfromlastyearyoudonotneedtobuyanewone-Itisrecommendedthatyoupurchasetwoshirtsforwinds&percussion-Colorguardmembersmusthaveasquadshirt,butdonotneed2

OPTIONAL

Backpack……………………………….$27blank

$37withpersonalization(10charactersorless)Shorts…………………………………….$17(S-XL)

$19(2XL)$21(3XL)

Shoes…………………………………….$40

BandJacket………………………...…$80CHECKINFORMATION*Pleasewriteseparatechecksforeachitem.

*MakeallcheckspayabletoJAMESTOWNBAND&CHORUSASSOCIATION,INC.

*Indicatewhatthecheckisforinthe“Memo”section.

*Allmoneyshouldbeturnedinusinganenvelope(availableatallbandrehearsals)anddroppedintothefiling

cabinet(locatedoutsideofMrs.Murray’sofficeinthebandroom)

*A$15bankfeewillbeappliedtoallreturnedchecks.

ORDERS & MONEY DUE JUNE 17TH

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REMIND INSTRUCTIONS

ALL STUDENTS MUST JOIN THIS GROUP BY MONDAY, JUNE 3RD!

Sign up for important updates from Mrs.Murray.Get information for JHS Marching Band 2019-2020 right on your phone—not on handouts.

Pick a way to receive messages for JHS Marching Band 2019-2020:

A If you have a smartphone, get pushnotifications.

On your iPhone or Android phone,open your web browser and go tothe following link:

rmd.at/jhsband19

Follow the instructions to sign upfor Remind. You’ll be prompted todownload the mobile app.

rmd.at/jhsband19

Join JHS Marching Band 2019-2020

Full Name

First and Last Name

Phone Number or Email Address

(555) 555-5555

B If you don’t have a smartphone,get text notifications.

Text the message @jhsband19 to thenumber 81010.

If you’re having trouble with 81010, trytexting @jhsband19 to (718) 502-9809.

* Standard text message rates apply.

To

81010

Message

@jhsband19

Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to rmd.at/jhsband19 on a desktop computer to sign up for email notifications.

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CHARMS PROGRAM

Charmsisaprogramthatallowsallstudent&familyinformationtobekeptinasecuredatabase.Thissystemhousespersonalinformation(addresses,phonenumbers,emergencycontacts,etc..),aswellasallfinancialinformationforeachstudent.Parentsandstudentcanloginatanytimetocheckthecurrentstatusoftheiraccount*.Itisextremelyimportantthisinfoiscurrentandaccurate.*Financialaccountsareupdatedweekly.IfsomethingdoesnotappearcorrecteitherwaitafewmoredaysforanupdateoremailMrs.Murray.1) Pullupwebsite: www.charmsoffice.com2) ClickLOGIN(upperrightcorner)3) ClickPARENT/STUDENTS/MEMBERS a.EnterSchoolCode:jamestownhsband

b.Clickon“EnterStudent/ParentArea”

c.EnterStudentPassworda.NewMembers:thealpha/numericnumberonfrontofyourhandbookb.OldMembers:samepasswordaslastyear(ifyouneeditresetitletyoursectionleaderknow)

Onceloggedinyoumustchangeyourpassword.Iwillnothavearecordofthis.Itmustbesomethingyouwillremember!

4) Onceyourpasswordischangedandyou’reloggedinyouwillseetheHomeScreen.FromhereyoumustclickontheUPDATEINFOICONandupdateyourpersonalinfo

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Youwillseethestudentscreenfirst.FillinorupdateallmissinginformationandSAVECHANGES.NewStudents:Clickon“AddNewAdult”andcompleteallinformationforallparents/guardians.SAVEYOURCHANGES.ReturningStudents:Atthebottomaretabsforparentinformation.Clickontheseandupdateallmissingorchangedparentinformation.SAVEYOURCHANGES.Back at the Home screen you will see aFINANCESbutton,whichdisplaysyourcurrentstatement:

OntheHomescreenyouwillalsoseebuttonstoEmailStaff(Mrs.MurrayorMr.Lentsch),viewHandouts&Files,seeFormsCollected,andthereisadirectlinktotheJHSMarchingBandWebsite.

ALLSTUDENTSMUSTLOGINANDCOMPLETE/UPDATETHEIRPERSONALINFORMATIONBYMONDAY,JUNE3rd!