2002 Marching Band

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2002 Summer & Band Camp Information - under construction

The 2001 BHS Marching Band Picture is viewable at 2001 Marching Band Picture

The 2000 BHS Marching Band Picture is viewable at 2000 Marching Band Picture

Current Marching band information can be found at 2002 Marching Band.

This information is provided to help students and parents plan their summer schedule in regards to practice and Band Camp. The general information may be especially helpful to those students attending Band Camp for the first time. If you have any questions, contact me at the High School (846-9600, ext.228) or by E-mail at <bhs_band@hotmail.com>.

The 2002/2003 BHS Band Handbook is being updated and will be available as your child attends Summer practice. The manual is also posted on the webpage for your use. Please refer to the book should you have any questions about any procedures regarding the band.

The daily schedule is as follows:
8:00-12:00 Field rehearsal
12:00-12:45 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Section practice
2:30-4:00 Field rehearsal/marching skills/music rehearsal
6:00-9:00 Field rehearsal-Ensemble

We will follow this schedule as closely as possible. Water/rest breaks will be given as needed and determined by weather. If your child is late for rehearsal, come to school as quickly as possible. It is better to be late than not come at all. Rain will not cancel Band Camp. We will rearrange our schedule to fit the weather. If the week is rainy, be prepared to march with a raincoat or poncho.

Since the weather is usually hot, be sure to bring and drink plenty of fluids. Carbonated beverages are NOT good in hot weather. Plenty of water, Kool-Aid, Gator-Aide, etc. is needed. You may want to bring a cooler and/or water jug with you. We will provide ice and water during the day.

The following articles are examples of what you may need for band camp:

*Music/Drill Charts in a 3-ring binder	Lunch and/or Snacks (?)
*Poker Chips	Ice Chest
* Pencil	Suntan lotion
*Small notebook	Water
* Instrument/rifle/flag	Raincoat/poncho
Reeds	Sunglasses
Valve Oil	Hat
Music Flip Folder/lyre	Extra clothes, shoes, socks, etc.

* 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 12. 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 also need a pair of black shoes. No suspenders are needed; suspenders are built into the band trousers. A shoe order form and price list has been sent home. The leather "Dinkle" shoe costs $28.00, and the auxiliary leather "Stinger" shoe costs $24.00. The shoe-fitting day will be Wednesday, July 31, 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. A $6 delivery fee will be charged for individual orders. 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. Shoes CANNOT be tennis or athletic shoes; they must be entirely black including the edge of the sole.

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 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 will have additional practices scheduled, although most are listed on the schedule.) Refer to the enclosed monthly calendars for July and August for your group.)

The information below has NOT been updated!!

Week of July 16 Sectional Rehearsals - 9 AM - 12 Noon

July 17 Full Band - 6-9 PM

Week of July 23 Sectional Rehearsals - 9 AM - 12 Noon

July 25 Full Band - 6-9 PM

Week of July 30 Sectional Rehearsals - 9 AM - 12
Noon Ninth Grade/new student Fundamentals Rehearsals - 12 Noon - 3 PM

August 1 Shoe Fitting Day - 12 Noon
August 2 Full Band - 6-9 PM

Week of August 6 Full Band Rehearsals
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday - 9 AM - 12 Noon (Percussion also)
Tuesday & Thursday - 6 - 9 PM (Percussion & Color Guard included)

August 8 Picture Day at the High School - 9 AM to ???
August 13-17 Band Camp - 8 AM - 9 PM (No evening rehearsal on Friday)

August 20 Kennywood Parade - Ride all day; parade is at 8 PM
August 21-23 Full Band - 6-9PM

August 27-28 Full Band - 6-9 PM

August 29 First day of School -- practice/dress rehearsal at Northwestern - 6 - 9 PM

August 30 Second day of School -- after school practices start -- 2:20 - 4:15 PM

If you are home the day of your section or full band practice, you should be at the practice. Vacations are excused. Please let me know (by note or phone message) when you will not be at rehearsal.

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.

ACT TEST	SAT I TEST	PSAT
September 22, 2001	October 13, 2001	October 20, 2001
October 27, 2001	November 3, 2001
December 8, 2001	December 1, 2001
February 9, 2002	January 26, 2002
April 6, 2002	March 16, 2002
June 8, 2002	May 4, 2002
	June 8, 2002

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER - FALL, 2002

July 16	Section practices start
July 21	Fundraising project - American Family Fun Day at Camp Kwon-o-Kwee - Parent/student volunteers needed - contact Mr. Dave Wallace for more information.
August 1	Shoe Fitting Day - 12 Noon
August 13-17	Band Camp
August 7	Pictures at Northwestern - 9 AM
August 20	Kennywood parade
August ??	Parent’s Football Passes Distributed - 6 PM
August 27-28	Full Band Practice 6-9 PM
August 29	First Day of School - Dress Rehearsal at NW-Evening - 6-9 PM
August 30 - Nov. ??	After-school practices-every Tues., Wed., & Thurs. until 4:15 PM - THURSDAYS ARE ALWAYS SHOE DAY!
August 31	Pine-Richland - Away
September 7	West Mifflin - Home - Community Night
September 14	Ellwood City - Home
September 15	Possible Band Competition/festival
September 21	Montour - Away
September 22	Possible Band Competition-Festival
September 28	New Castle - Home - Homecoming
September 29	Beaver County Band Festival
October 5	Ambridge - Away
October 6	Blackhawk Band Festival
October 12	Moon - Home - Senior Night
October 13	BOA Regional at Hofstra University (tentative) - Time TBA
October 19	Hopewell - Away
October 20	BOA Regional at West Virginia University - time TBA
October 24 or 31	New Brighton Halloween Parade - PM
October 26	West Allegheny - Away
October 27	Possible Band Competition
November 2	Football game or Playoff game - TBA
November 3	Possible Band Competition/festival
November 12	Veteran's Day Parade at ?? -AM
November 10	Football playoff game TBA
November 13	Honors Band Auditions
December 6-8	Honors Band at Westminster or Grove City Colleges
December 13	Eighth Grade Christmas Concert
December 17	Senior High Christmas Concert

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