* You must have your instrument, music binder, drill charts, notebook, poker chips, and pencil at all rehearsals. SHOES & SOCKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL MARCHING or FIELD REHEARSALS.

Please fill out, sign, date, and return your child’s Emergency Medical form by Monday, August 13. It is important for us (and your child!) to have this form in case an emergency should occur. We will use the same form should any emergency occur during the entire Fall marching season. Be sure to have a parent/guardian's signature on the form and include necessary insurance information.

Every student must have a pair of BLACK marching shoes. Color Guard member will only need one pair of shoes this year - a pair of black shoes. We are deciding whether or not to wear gloves and/or gauntlets this year. (Please wait before purchasing.) No suspenders are needed; suspenders are built into the band trousers. A shoe order form and price list is enclosed in this packet. The leather "Dinkle" shoe costs $28.00, and the auxiliary leather "Stinger" shoe costs $22.00. The shoe-fitting day will be Wednesday, August 1, at 12 Noon. Full payment is needed with each order to avoid shipping/handling costs. Checks should be made payable to "Midwest Accessory Company." You may order shoes AT ANY TIME by returning the order form to Midwest Accessory Company at the address listed, by fax, or by phone. Appropriate shipping/handling charges will occur. Delivery will take approximately two weeks after ordering. You may use the same order form. Midwest brings sample shoes to try on for fit and size. Parents are welcome to attend. There is no obligation to order shoes from Midwest. Use these prices for comparison shopping at other stores. Shoes CANNOT be tennis or athletic shoes; they must be entirely black including the edge of the sole. When and if a decision is made about gloves and gauntlets, I will have both at school to purchase. Color Guard gloves will also be available throughout the year.

During Band camp, the high school swimming pool will be open between rehearsals on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 4:15 - 5:45 PM. Pool time and days may be added or changed. Information will be given at a later date about a parent’s picnic social and an end-of-camp picnic for students on Friday afternoon.

SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE

(We will keep the same format as last year - we will have Woodwind (flute, clarinet, & alto sax) sectionals and Brass (trumpet, F Horn, Trombone, baritone, tenor & bari sax, bass clarinets, & tuba) sectionals - we will divide within these larger groups. Percussion and Color Guard may have additional practices scheduled, although most are in this information packet.) Refer to the enclosed monthly calendars for July and August for your group.)

Summer practice helps the marching band achieve the high level of achievement with which we wish to perform. Your daily involvement is kept to a minimum in order to have an enjoyable Summer.

TENTATIVE FALL SCHEDULE

In order to aid you in planning your Fall, a very tentative Fall Band Performance Schedule is included. (Remember, this is a tentative schedule and subject to change.) Additional football games become necessary when the football team makes the playoffs. A calendar of events and practices will be issued each month. Detailed weekly information is sent home on Wednesdays (the 'intinerary'). Please refer to the Band Manual for attendance regulations.

Upperclassmen should note the following college test days during the upcoming year. Please note any schedule conflicts with band.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER - FALL, 2001

NOTE: THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL FOOTBALL GAMES FOR THE PLAYOFFS. THESE MAY BE EITHER FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.