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Prospect Band — PMK 101

PMK Band Boosters 2006-2007 Page i

Just About Everything You Need to Know When Your Student Becomes a

Prospect Marching Knight

PMK Band Boosters

www.prospectband.com

2006-2007

http://www.prospectband.com/


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Foreword

This is Prospect Band – PMK 101: Just About Everything You Need to Know When Your

Student Becomes a Prospect Marching Knight. The PMK Band Boosters put this together to

help you get up-to-speed about the Prospect Marching Knights faster than you would through

any of the normal channels: hearsay, osmosis or telepathy.

While this will be a good reference — read, use and follow the up-to-date information that the

Band Director will distribute throughout the year for all band activities.

The images you’ll see in Prospect Band – PMK 101 came from the Photo Gallery section of the

Band Booster website (www.prospectband.com). Thanks to everyone for sharing them.

We did our best to make this correct and complete. Please give us a shout if you think we missed

anything. To help you out with that, we gave you a form in back with plenty of space.

The Editors

Kathleen and Dan Knopoff


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Contents

Welcome to the Prospect Marching Knights .......................................... 1

Band Boosters .......................................................................................... 3

What’s In It For Us? ........................................................................................... 3

What’s In It for You? .......................................................................................... 3

What You Need to Know… ................................................................................ 4

What is the Prospect Band Program All About? .................................... 5

During Marching Season ................................................................................... 5

During Concert Season ...................................................................................... 5

What You Need to Know… ................................................................................ 5

PMK Executive Board ............................................................................... 8

PMK Committees ...................................................................................... 9

Chaperone ......................................................................................................... 9

Communication .................................................................................................. 9

Concert and Symphonic Uniforms ..................................................................... 9

Eighth Grade Coordinator ................................................................................ 10

Hospitality ........................................................................................................ 10

Marching Uniforms ........................................................................................... 10

Newsletter Editor .............................................................................................. 11

Publicity ............................................................................................................ 11

Senior Recognition and Chevrons ................................................................... 11

Transportation .................................................................................................. 12

Volunteer Coordination .................................................................................... 12

Water Bottles ................................................................................................... 12

Ways & Means ................................................................................................. 13

Webmaster ....................................................................................................... 13

Fundraising ............................................................................................. 14

Basketball Concession ..................................................................................... 14

Borders Gift Wrap ............................................................................................ 14

Candle Sales .................................................................................................... 14

Candy Sales ..................................................................................................... 14

Car Wash ......................................................................................................... 15

Dinners at Summer Band Camp ...................................................................... 15

Dinners at Area Eateries .................................................................................. 15

Entertainment Books ........................................................................................ 15


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Flower Sale ...................................................................................................... 15

Frontier Days ................................................................................................... 16

Garage Sale ..................................................................................................... 16

Knight of Champions ........................................................................................ 16

Mary Kay Sales ................................................................................................ 16

Market Days ..................................................................................................... 16

PMK Generic Wear .......................................................................................... 16

Shop and Share ............................................................................................... 17

Theme Shirts .................................................................................................... 17

Yellow Pages Delivery ..................................................................................... 17

What You Need to Know… .............................................................................. 17

Knight of Champions .............................................................................. 19

Committee Chair .............................................................................................. 19

Ad Book ........................................................................................................... 19

Concession ...................................................................................................... 19

Parking ............................................................................................................. 19

Ticket Takers ................................................................................................... 19

Sign Makers ..................................................................................................... 20

Sign Distributors ............................................................................................... 20

Entertainment Book Table ............................................................................... 20

Ad Book Table ................................................................................................. 20

Security ............................................................................................................ 20

50-50 Split the Pot Raffle Ticket Sales ............................................................ 20

Guides .............................................................................................................. 20

Runners ........................................................................................................... 20

First Aid ............................................................................................................ 20


Marching Band Uniforms ....................................................................... 22

Who Owns the Uniforms? ................................................................................ 22

General Maintenance ....................................................................................... 22

The Parts of the Uniform .................................................................................. 23

What to Wear Under Your Uniform .................................................................. 24

Band Member Responsibilities ........................................................................ 24

How do the Marching Knights Take the Field? ................................................ 25

Keep Stuff Clean .............................................................................................. 25

Uniform Fittings ................................................................................................ 25

Uniform Volunteers .......................................................................................... 26



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Concert Uniforms ................................................................................... 28

Boys’ Concert Uniform ..................................................................................... 28

Girls’ Concert Uniform ...................................................................................... 28

Summer Band Camp ............................................................................... 29

Two Sessions ................................................................................................... 29

Preparing for Band Camp ................................................................................ 29

Where Does the Band Hold Summer Band Camp? ........................................ 30

Want to Know What’s Going On? .................................................................... 30


PMK Generic Wear .................................................................................. 31

Dress for Success ............................................................................................ 31


Competitions ........................................................................................... 32

A Typical Competition Day Schedule............................................................... 32

Band Classifications ......................................................................................... 33

Judging ............................................................................................................ 33

Typical Individual Awards ................................................................................ 34


Parades .................................................................................................... 36

A Typical Parade Day Schedule ...................................................................... 36

Uniforms ........................................................................................................... 37


Football Games ....................................................................................... 38

A Typical Football Game Day Schedule .......................................................... 38

When It Rains .................................................................................................. 39

Homecoming .................................................................................................... 39


Pep Band for Basketball ......................................................................... 40

A Typical Basketball Game Day Schedule ...................................................... 40

The Band in the Stands ................................................................................... 40


Rehearsals .............................................................................................. 41

When Does the Band Hold Rehearsals? ......................................................... 41

A Typical Rehearsal Schedule ......................................................................... 41


Band Trips ............................................................................................... 43

What do you bring on the bus? ........................................................................ 43


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Major Band Trips .................................................................................... 44

Trip Payments .................................................................................................. 44

The Trip Committee ......................................................................................... 44

Fundraising ...................................................................................................... 44

A Typical Trip Itinerary ..................................................................................... 44


Day of Knights ........................................................................................ 47

A Typical Day of Knights Schedule .................................................................. 47


Band-O-Rama .......................................................................................... 48

What Happens at Band-O-Rama? ................................................................... 48

A Typical Band-O-Rama Schedule .................................................................. 48


Concert Season ...................................................................................... 50

Solo and Ensemble .......................................................................................... 50


Chaperone Tips ....................................................................................... 51

Before a Trip .................................................................................................... 51

On the Bus ....................................................................................................... 51

Once Back at Prospect .................................................................................... 52

Arriving at a Hotel ............................................................................................ 52

Once Settled In ................................................................................................ 53

On the Way Out ............................................................................................... 54

A Few More Trip Odds and Ends ..................................................................... 54


District 214's Co curricular Code ........................................................... 56

Background Information ................................................................................... 56

Purpose ............................................................................................................ 56

Procedures ....................................................................................................... 56

A. General Rules .............................................................................................. 57

B. Coaches/Directors/Sponsors Rules............................................................. 58

C. Cumulative Violations .................................................................................. 58

D. Consequences ............................................................................................ 58

Violations ......................................................................................................... 58

1. First Violation ............................................................................................ 58

2. Second Violation ....................................................................................... 59


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3. Third Violation ........................................................................................... 59

E. Enforcement and Review ............................................................................ 59

F. Overnight Activities ...................................................................................... 60

G. HIS Activities Regulations ........................................................................... 60

H. School Rules, District Policies and the Law ................................................ 60

I. Distribution of the Code ................................................................................ 61

J. Voluntary Admission .................................................................................... 61

K. Suspension from School .............................................................................. 61

Band Speak ............................................................................................. 62

Prospect High School Endowment for the Performing Arts ................ 67

How’d We Do? ......................................................................................... 68


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Welcome to the Prospect Marching Knights

Welcome to the Prospect Marching Knights. Boy, are you and your student in for

a wild and exciting ride.

The marching band

program at Prospect

High School is pretty

amazing. Nationally

recognized, the

Prospect Marching

Knights have marched

in parades from coast

(Macy’s in 1989 and

2002) to coast (Rose

Parade® in 1985 and

2006) with a stop in-

between and the

Fiesta Bowl Parade

(where they won the Fiesta Bowl National Pageant of Bands). They have also

performed for the president of the United States on three separate occasions and

marched in the Lord Mayor of Winchester Parade in London.

The Marching Knights do pretty well in-state too, capturing the Grand

Championship Governor’s traveling trophy at the University of Illinois Marching

Festival for 23 consecutive years. Just mention Prospect to any Illinois high

school band-geek parent; and they will know about the program.

So, how does this happen?

There’s a ton of dedication

required. Miles on the road.

Hours of work and waiting

around. Lots of hemming

(some hawing, too). Candy

bars and ad coupons in

every pocket. Lots of blue.

Fundraising oozing out at

every opportunity. Being

amazed how quickly the summer camps build into cold fall nights. And this is the

Parents’ side.

The students will spend hours in the band room and march for miles on the practice field.

They will forget their socks and misplace their gloves. They will complain. They will be

elated. They will be tired. They will be hot. They will be cold. They will have a blast.

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So now they (and you) have survived Band Camp and they are in uniform. And now they

are marching out onto the field.

And when you watch the

performance, you wonder how

that rag-tag group of high school

students can turn a football field

into a concert hall. That your

student who can’t keep his shoes

tied can be part of such precision.

That your student with the green

streaks in her hair (this week)

marches with her head up. That

your incoming freshman that

didn’t know anyone can meet this

challenge and be part of a team

that truly is more than its parts.

Actually, there is one more thing. All students that participate as members of the Prospect

Marching Knights must adhere to the District 214 Co curricular Code. The Co

curricular Code is a system of guiding rules and principles that communicates

norms and values which defines standards of conduct for all students that choose

to participate in a co curricular program. We have included a copy of the Co

curricular Code in Prospect Band – PMK 101 just to make sure both you and your

student are aware of the program.

Joining the Prospect Marching Knights will be an astonishing experience for your

student. And it only happens with your help and gets even better with your

participation. In this booklet we cover just about everything you’ll need to know

to make the

band

experience a

success for

you and your

student. Read

on – and

welcome to

the Prospect

Marching

Knights.

Former Band Director, Dave Morrison at the 2002

performance for Leo Burnett

The Knights in the stands at

2004 BOA Super

Regional in St. Louis



Band Boosters

If the Prospect Marching Knights were a racing car, the Band Boosters would be

the pit crew (pit players, please excuse the analogy).

The Band Boosters keep the band program filled with gas. We also make sure all

the students keep their wheels on and don’t have any flats (or sharps?) during the

year. And then cheer like crazy at each lap.

Officially, we are the Prospect Band Boosters Association and we’ve been in

business since we incorporated as a 501( c )(3) organization (which means we are

an officially government recognized not-for-profit charitable organization) in

1974.

What’s In It For Us?

As we covered earlier, we support the Prospect Knights Marching Band and for

them, we:

Provide additional funds. Even though Prospect High School provides a

generous budget, it is not enough to support the expenses of a competitive band

like the Marching Knights. Part of the money we raise goes into a general fund to

cover expenses like equipment, drill charts and extra instructors. We’ll cover this

in the Fundraising section.

Provide funds for special programs. In the 2005-2006 marching season, for

example, the band was selected to march in the Tournament of Roses® Parade in

Pasadena, California. It was an expensive undertaking. To help defray some of the

costs to the band members, the Boosters organized a special fundraising

committee, which raised nearly $50,000 for this specific program, over and above

the Booster’s normal fundraising efforts.

Provide much needed extra assistance. There are not enough hands to get

everything done that the band needs without Parent volunteers. From loading

trucks to distributing and maintaining uniforms, to keeping the band members fed

and watered and moving equipment on and off the field. We’ll cover this in the

PMK Committees section.

What’s In It for You?

The minute your student joins the Prospect Marching Knights you are ―us.‖ The

Band Boosters provide an esprit de corps (DCI, please forgive us) and a great

opportunity to just being able to hang out and meet other parents who are also

willing to make a difference in their student’s lives. Band Boosters gives you a

chance to:

Demonstrate that Marching Band is important. When you are involved it is

easier to keep your student involved.



Leave your mark. The Band Boosters are always looking for a few more hands.

There is always one more event to run or uniform to fix or truck to unload. There

are as many ways to contribute as there are people that can contribute. What way

can you think of to leave your mark?

Help your student be a success. A band program such as the Marching

Knights succeeds in part because of the continuity of support it gets from the

Band Boosters. In a good band, every player must be good. It’s not just taking

care of your band member – it’s taking care of all the band members.

Have a blast. The Band Boosters is a great way to meet a great bunch of parents

who love band. Then you will fit right in with the other crazies bundled up at the

football games counting down the clock for halftime.

Know the who’s and where’s of some of your student’s friends. Not that

you’ll be watching all that closely, but you will have the opportunity to find out

who your student is hanging out with. And when your student talks about meeting

a clarinet, you’ll know that she means a student from that section and you might

be able to say, ―Is that the tall one with the wavy dark hair?‖

What You Need to Know…

Who are the members? Parent (or grandparent, or god-parent, or foster parent, or step-parent, or adoptive parent, or great grandparent, or even “just like a parent”) of a band member.

What does it cost? $25 per school year per family. You can include the Band Booster fee with your regular school fees.

What do I get? A newsletter, information published through the website, a chance to attend the meetings and a chance to help out.

When are the meetings? Usually the second Tuesday (and an occasional Wednesday) of just about every month. They start at 7:30 and run about 90 minutes, or so.

Where do we hold the Booster meetings?

More often than not, in the Band Room.

What is the Prospect Marching Knights mailing address?

Send all correspondence and payments to Prospect Band Boosters, PO Box 63, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Please do not send anything directly to Prospect High School.

What is the website address?

www.prospectband.com



What is the Prospect Band Program All About?

The Prospect Marching Knights are a competitive marching band. They

participate in marching band competitions – judged performances – through the

area and travel to larger competitions out of state.

While winning is fun, it is not the aim of the program. The goal is to work toward

being better each time. To play and march and perform better every time the band

takes the field. To step up to the challenge of representing Prospect High School

with pride, dignity and a professional attitude.

And it is a challenge. It could be one of the hardest things your student ever does.

One student said, ―I’ve never worked so hard at anything I’ve loved so much.‖

But by believing in themselves, students learn that nothing is beyond their reach.

During Marching Season

Marching band members participate in:

Competitions

Parades

Football Games

Pep Band for Basketball

We’ll cover each of these later.

During Concert Season

Once marching season is complete (more or less the first semester), students

participate in either Concert or Symphonic Band (more or less the second

semester). Students must audition to be in the Symphonic Band. We’ll cover these

bands in more detail in Concert Season.


Who joins the band? All students have the opportunity to join and participate in band at Prospect, not just the soon-to-be-college-music-majors. In fact, 10% of Prospect High School students are in the Marching Band.

Are freshmen eligible? Yes, we accept and teach students at all levels of music ability.

How much time does it really take?

While the Marching Knights have a (well deserved) reputation, it comes from hard work by the students and the band support staff. Band members participate in Summer Band Camp then meet after school two or three nights a week with rehearsals on Saturday and most days off from school during marching season.



When do the students do their homework?

It is amazing how well the students learn to budget their time in order to accomplish different tasks. It might take some members time to adjust to the schedule and you can help them manage their time. Many of the band members are on the honor roll and participate in sports. Once members have the band schedule, they adjust their time accordingly. You’ll always find members sprawled out in the band hallway with books surrounding them. Band practice is part of the homework, so it takes as much precedence as math and ISS. Some of the brightest, most motivated and successful students at PHS are in the band. In fact, many band members say they are more organized and manage their time better during marching season than after the season is over. One more in fact; 70% of Band Members are on the Prospect Honor Roll.

Is there time for other activities?

Yes, many band members are involved in sports and/or other activities at Prospect. Just check out the students’ jackets and shirts. Participation in these activities is what makes the high school experience so terrific. The Band Director also encourages this participation through his willingness to work out conflicts.

What does it cost? The band fees cover such expenses as summer band camp, band instructors, preparation of the competitive show, travel expenses and competition fees. The Boosters and Band Director do a nice job of creating the yearly budget but the fees do change a bit every year. You’ll find the details in your Band Packet, in the newsletter and on the website. To help defray the expense, we offer a bunch of fundraising opportunities, which we’ll cover later in this guide. Contact the Band Director should you have any concerns about the making payments on the band fees.

What about fees for special trips?

There are additional fees for special trips, like the Rose Parade trip in the 2005-2006 season. The Boosters put together payment plans to help budget for the special trips and develop special band-wide fundraising targeted to defray these costs. Check the packets your band members brings home as well as the website and newsletter.

Where does that money go?

Your band fees only cover a portion of the band expenses. The rest of the money comes through the budget from Prospect High School and Band Booster fundraising efforts. The budget covers travel, equipment, drill charts, extra instructors and scholarships.



Are there any other additional costs?

Yes. As covered in the Uniform Section, there are additional one-time charges for marching shoes, socks and gloves. There might also be a meal or two on an overnight trip not covered by the band budget or student fees.

How do we make payments?

You should make all checks out to Prospect Band Boosters and send all payments to Prospect Band Boosters, PO Box 63, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Payments not sent to the PO Box will not be credited to your account.

How will I find out what I need to know during the season?

This guide is an attempt to dump it on you all at once and there will be a detailed calendar. But whenever you have questions, you should check the website, read the newsletter, attend a rehearsal, contact the band booster officers or give another band booster a call. Your student will forget to tell you things and one day you will be surprised when they say something like, “Mom, did I tell you that we’re going to play in Roselle tonight?”

Is it OK for my band member to miss a band rehearsal?

Band students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances but family emergencies do occur. Contact the Band Director in case of a family emergency.

Whom do I call if my band member is ill and is going to miss anything?

Call the Band Director, Chris Barnum, at 847/718–5363.

Who do you recommend that we go to for private lessons?

While private lessons are voluntary, they are highly recommended. You’ll find a list included as part of your Band Packet.

Do doubles get to march?

Yes, the Band Director finds a place and time for everyone to get on the field!



PMK Executive Board

The Band Boosters organization is run by the Executive Board made up of the

following positions:

Position Duties

Band Director The Prospect teacher who runs the band and is

responsible for all the major decisions for the band.

Once the school year starts, you can contact Chris

Barnum by phone at 847/718-5363 or via e-mail at

[email protected]..

President Runs the booster meetings, sets the agenda, and

coordinates competitions, hotels, and any other job that is

necessary; works side by side with the Band Director.

Vice Presidents There are two vice-presidents. They help the President

as needed; collect each departing chairperson’s records

and disperse them to the new chairperson.

Treasurer Handles all payments and collections; prepares monthly

financial statements; owns the student database;

maintains Student Accounts.

Recording Secretary Takes notes at all band meetings, types, distributes them

at the next meeting, prepares meeting highlights for the

newsletter.

Corresponding Secretary

Handles all correspondence that need, to go out from the

Band Boosters; collects and maintains medical and

permission forms.

We elect a new Executive Board every year in April. Refer to the Prospect Band

website, www.prospectband.com for the officers for the current year and up-to-

date contact information. Don’t be surprise if you see more names than positions

as the Band Boosters has a history of couples ―job sharing.‖

http://www.prospectband.com/



PMK Committees

You’ve been introduced to the PMK Executive Board. Now, they work through

committees. Committees get the work done on a specific area. When you join the

Band Boosters, you have the opportunity to work on one or more of them.

Committees are headed up by a person or two. Check out the website for contact

information for each Band Booster Committee Chair.

Here’s the general list of the committees (in alphabetical order) and what they do

for the Band and Band Boosters. Remember that this list will vary from year-to-

year based on participation and events scheduled for the year, but it will give you

a great idea of the work to be done.

Chaperone

Some of the perks of being the chaperone coordinator are lots of exercise, meeting

new people, front row seats at competitions, and the first to see the band’s video,

free meals, and fun, fun, fun. What you generally do is:

Recruit parents to chaperone the various competitions, parades and trips

Act as Lead Chaperone (or assign this to some other Band Booster

Stalwart)

Being a chaperone is a great opportunity to be a part of the band and really get to

know the students as well as other parents. Some of the basic duties of chaperones

are: ride the student buses during trips, provide water, possibly be part of the crew

to bring pit equipment on and off the field, supervise the students during meals

and at the hotels, and generally be available for anything the band may need

during a trip. See the Chaperone Tips for lots more details.

Communication

Remember when the Band was to be back at Prospect at 3:00? Well things have

changed and they won’t make it home until 5:00. Coordinating and distributing

these last minute notifications through phone calls and e-mail contact are the

responsibility of the Communication committee.

Concert and Symphonic Uniforms

Band Members wear Concert Uniforms at performances during Concert Season.

Unlike Marching Uniforms, once issued, band members keep these uniforms at

home. What you generally do is issue, account for and store these uniforms.

Check out the Concert Uniform section for more details.



Eighth Grade Coordinator

The Prospect Band gets its members from the incoming freshmen from the feeder

middle schools and junior high schools. The Eighth Grade Coordinator acts as liaison

between the feeder schools and the Band. What you generally do is:

Send Prospect Band information to the feeder schools

Arrange the meeting for incoming Freshmen parents

Arrange 8th

Grade band programs

Hospitality

This committee is responsible for organizing and serving meals. It runs the entire

year from during the marching season through the end of the concert season.

What you generally do is:

Reserve the space needed for the meals

Create ―menus‖ for the meals and order and pick up the food

Coordinate hospitality helpers

Set up, serve and clean up after meals

Marching Uniforms

The Marching Knights wear their Marching Uniforms for all performances,

competitions and parades. The Marching Uniforms are under the care of the

Uniform Parents (both Moms and Dads are welcome). The words of the Uniform

Parents are the law when it comes to the uniforms. What you generally do is:

Fit everyone in the Marching Band with a uniform, shoes and hat

Order gloves, socks and plumes

Take care of the uniforms

Get the Band ready for performances either at home or on the road

Re-rack uniforms once a performance is complete

Check out the Marching Band Uniforms section for more details.



Newsletter Editor

Want to be called ―Chief‖ (you have to go back to the old Superman television

show to get this reference, sorry)? Want to know what’s going on before just

about everyone else? Want to wear one of those little fold-up hats and never had

the chance? Then Newsletter Editor is the spot for you. What you generally do is:

Set deadlines on all the board members and band members for getting

something printed into the monthly publication of the newsletter

Prepare and publish a monthly newsletter of band activities and make

them available to all band parents and boosters on a timely basis

Work closely with the webmaster to publish information to the web

Have a touch of a creative bent or a bit of whimsy (couldn’t hurt)

Publicity

Do you like seeing the Marching Knights mentioned in the local press? Those

mentions get there through the Publicity committee. What you generally do is:

Notify local media of band events, in advance of the event and escort

reporters or photographers at the event (when we get them to attend)

Report the results and accomplishments after an event

Keep a log of our press coverage and exposure

Senior Recognition and Chevrons

The Band Boosters give awards to Band Members in order to recognize the

member’s hard work and continuous dedication to the band program. What you

generally do is:

Maintain records of band member participation

Purchase and distribute membership awards and senior gifts



Transportation

The Prospect Marching Knights travel

with a lot of stuff (large musical

instruments, uniform racks and

equipment). Transportation moves that

stuff from the school to the event (and

back again). What you generally do is:

Coordinate truck rentals

Load and unload the truck

Drive to and from the events

At a competition or performance,

assist pit members and chaperones

in getting equipment on and off the field

Volunteer Coordination

As we have been telling you, the Band Booster exists solely on its volunteers.

Coordinating them is vital. What you generally do is:

Prepare and distribute a Prospect Marching Knights Volunteer Form

Collect completed forms and maintain the Prospect Marching Knights

Volunteer List (is your name on it yet?)

Work with the President to schedule volunteers to committees and events

Water Bottles

You can lead a Band to water but you can’t make it drink, unless you are part of the

Water Bottles committee. Competing and marching can be a hot, dry business.

Getting the Band watered is this committee’s main goal. What you generally do is:

Maintain the Band water bottles

Provide ice and prepare coolers of water before each competition or

parade

Walk the ranks in parades and when in formation (at some venues) in

order to ―water‖ the Band

The Transportation Team hard at work in

2002



Ways & Means

According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Ways &

Means is ―the financial resources or methods for increasing the financial

resources available to a person or group for accomplishing a specific end.” In

code, then, when you think Ways & Means think Fundraising. The Ways &

Means chair coordinates fundraising efforts, oversees each individual chairperson,

keeps a contact list of companies that support our fundraising efforts, and

generally pitches in when needed. Each individual Ways & Means event has its

own committee chair. Committee chairs in the past have included:

Basketball

Concession

Borders Gift Wrap

Candle Sales

Candy Sales

Car Wash

Dinners at Summer

Band Camp

Dinners at Area

Eateries

Entertainment Book

Flower Sale

Frontier Days

Garage Sale

Knight of Champions

Mary Kay Sales

Market Days

PMK Generic Wear

Shop and Share

Theme Shirts

Yellow Pages Delivery

As all Ways & Means activities typically have some fundraising of some form or

other, we earmark the profits before the event as being either for the general fund

or split between the general fund and the student accounts. We have also

established fundraising events where all profits end up in the student account. See

the Fundraising section for more details on fundraising activities.

Webmaster

We have become very attached to our website, www.prospectband .com. We use

it to keep our communications fresh, share pictures, make forms available and

generally keep all Boosters as up-to-date as possible. What you generally do is:

Receive information from all sources s possible

Maintain the Booster e-mail list

Publish information to the band website

Maintain the website prospectband.com



Fundraising

Here’s the general list of the Ways & Means committees that we have used at one

time or another (in alphabetical order) and what they do for the Band and Band

Boosters. Remember that this list will vary from year-to-year based on

participation and events scheduled for the year but it will give you a great idea of

the work to be done.

We identify the fundraising purpose of each activity in the list, with profits

distributed either to:

The Band Booster General fund (G€neral Fund)

Shared between the General Fund and the Student Accounts ($hared)

Exclusively for Student Accounts ($tudent Account)

Basketball Concession

We have a chance to work during basketball games at the concession stand

serving typical game-day fare. G€neral Fund

Borders Gift Wrap

We provide gift-wrapping service at the Borders in Randhurst and at any other

location we can finagle. Dates are established and volunteers work specific shifts.

Bring your own gifts, please. G€neral Fund

Candle Sales

We have had access to sell Yankee Candles from their brochures. It is a great way

to shed a little light upon your Band Member’s Student Account. $hared

Candy Sales

We offer candy for sale. We establish a sign up date and then have the candy at

the Band Room for the students to pick up. Members must pay for their candy as

they pick it up. Band members can walk the halls at Prospect during a two-week

period approved by the school and hawk their wares or convince parents to set up

small candy booths at their places of employment. $hared



Car Wash

This is not your father’s car wash, and

once again proved that the Knights

don’t do anything in a small way.

Initiated for the Rose Parade

fundraising, the Knights raised nearly

$18,000 through this event. It was held

at 11 locations simultaneously in

Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights

and required more than 40 Booster

volunteers to pull it off. But based on the return, it was really worthwhile. $hared

Dinners at Summer Band Camp

Think of it this way. Summer Band Camp can mean extra work for you or a meal

gulped down quickly by a harried band member. So, to help make it a bit easier

(and to bring in a bit more cash) the Boosters will be selling meals on select days

during the summer. G€neral Fund

Dinners at Area Eateries

Some area restaurants have a ―benefit day‖ program where, on certain days, they

donate a percentage of your purchase back to our Band Boosters organization.

Just go eat and help the Boosters a few bucks. G€neral Fund

Entertainment Books

The Entertainment book has coupons for hotels, restaurants, entertainment, airline

tickets, and a host of services. There is a version of this book for the

North/Northwest, Central/West, and South/Southwest areas. They all cover the

downtown Chicago area. You can normally obtain or exchange books at each

band practice on Thursday nights. You can return unsold books and money at any

time during the ―selling season.‖ $tudent Account

Flower Sale

Held in April and May, offers spring flowers for the garden. Only the flowers are

for sale, you’ll still have to do your own gardening. $hared

The Knights hard at work

at the car wash in 2005



Frontier Days

Arlington Heights puts on a festival each year during the 4th

of July week. We

volunteer to work a tent (typically either food or beverage) and Boosters and

Band Members can sign up to work a shift. If you have ever had a meal outside,

you have enough experience to volunteer. For more details, a Festival worker will

explain what needs to get done as you arrive for your shift. G€neral Fund

Garage Sale

Nothing packs in the garage sale fanatic better than a large garage sale. The Band

Boosters organize a garage sale for its members in the Prospect parking lot.

Typically held in early June, you purchase a spot, set up your table and sell your

junk goods. $tudent Account

Knight of Champions

We host a competition at Prospect called Knight of Champions. We bring in a

passel of Bands and they slug it out on our football field. This is our biggest

fundraising event of the year and we cover it in more detail in the Knight of

Champions section. G€neral Fund for everything but the ad sales for the Knight

of Champions Program which is $hared.

Mary Kay Sales

The Boosters usually have a contact that distributes Mary Kay products. The

Mary Kay distributor typically organizes parties and has catalogs from which you

can order Mary Kay products. A portion of the sales go into the general band

account. $hared

Market Days

The Band Boosters run the Market Days program at Prospect High School.

Market Days happens on a monthly basis. We distribute the forms and have the

purchases available for pick-up at the school. You are also able to place orders

on-line to make ordering even easier. G€neral Fund

PMK Generic Wear

Each year the Band Boosters offer a line of clothing with ―Prospect Marching

Knights‖ plastered somewhere on it. We have had sweatshirts, polo shirts, sweat

pants, flannel pants, hats, cushions, shorts, tank tops. Boosters and other band

supporters are not cool if they attend a competition or band event without some

kind of PMK clothing. The committee chair works with the clothes vendor and

runs this committee like a small store. See the PMK Generic Wear section for

more information. G€neral Fund



Shop and Share

Dominick’s calls it ―Benefit Days.‖ Jewel calls it ―Shop & Share.‖ Whatever you

call it, it means bucks for the Boosters. Both programs are an easy way for your

family and friends to support band activities by doing something you’re going to

do anyway – go grocery shopping. On certain days, they donate 5% of your

purchase back to our Band Boosters organization. G€neral Fund

Theme Shirts

The theme shirt illustrates the Band program theme for the year. There is a contest

for the design that the members can

participate in. The theme shirt is the

―band shirt‖ for performances not in

full uniform (like the Homecoming

Parade). All members receive one shirt

as part of their summer band fees.

Members and Boosters can order

additional shirts (you should really

consider this for your Band Member).

The order form is included in the Band

Packet. G€neral Fund

Important The Theme T-Shirt is not part of the PMK Generic wear. The two orders happen at different times and through different committees.

Yellow Pages Delivery

This is one of the best fundraising opportunities of the year for building up a

Student Account. Yellow Book USA uses Band Members and Band Boosters to

deliver directories to homes and businesses within pre-determined suburban areas.

In recent years, they have paid between 23 and 25 cents for each directory

delivered to a separate address, depending on the book’s thickness. We have had

band members who have raised over $700 using this fundraiser. $tudent Account


Where does the money come from?

Through the efforts of Band Boosters participating in one or all of the Ways & Means events.

Where does the money go?

Boosters also have fundraisers that benefit either the Band Booster General Fund, shared between the General Fund and the Student Accounts or exclusively for Student Accounts. We use the General Fund to cover the yearly expenses incurred by the marching band and/or band events.

The Knights in their theme shirts for

the 2003 Homecoming Parade



How do I turn in funds? Please write a check for all payments (if you collect cash, please replace it with your personal check) made out to Prospect Band Boosters. Always include a band member’s first and last name on the envelope or check. Do not assume we know your band member’s first and last name based on the name printed on the check. And always include an explanation for the check payment. Mail all checks to Prospect Band Boosters, PO Box 63, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

Do I have to participate in Fundraising?

One of the key functions of the Booster organization is to provide a variety of fundraising activities to help pay for the cost of the fall marching season and the major trips taken every other year. Families do not have to fundraise. Writing a check to pay for band expenses is certainly welcome. However, most families take advantage of some fundraising to help defray the cost. Money that is raised through these activities is placed in a family student account. Some of the fundraising events also help build a sense of band pride and community that just writing a check does not cover.

What are student accounts?

The Band Boosters maintain a student account for each band member. The student portion of all fundraising makes its way into the student account once all of the paperwork is up-to-date. We publish the amounts in the accounts periodically. With your authorization, you can use the funds in the student account to pay for band expenses.



Knight of Champions

Knight of Champions is a band contest held at Prospect High School, hosted by

Prospect Band Boosters. The

competition features top

Midwest high school

marching bands competing

in a field show. We use a ton

of volunteers and they (you,

actually) work in shifts, so

that everyone is able to

watch the bands perform.

The hard work is rewarding

financially (Knight of

Champions is our largest fund raising event) and emotionally (it is quite amazing

to see the Prospect stands filled with band supporters from around the Midwest).

The committee is typically made up of the following volunteer positions:

Committee Chair

Organizes all of the volunteers for the Knight of Champions. Works with the

Band Director and the President to coordinate all activities leading up to and

surrounding the Knight of Champions.

Ad Book

Organizes ad sales, creates forms, sales pieces, accumulates letters from

dignitaries, ―personal ad‖ sales, concession offerings, rosters, schedules, and

whatever else we can think of. Keeps records of ad sales, and itemizes

percentages of ad sales to be given to each student account. Assembles the

program and coordinates printing and distribution.

Concession

Purchases all necessary supplies and food. Grills need to be rented or borrowed.

Communicates with Chairperson for tables, chairs, and other supplies borrowed

from the school. Finds volunteers to grill, serve food, and collect money. There

are usually two to three shifts in the concession area. First shift helps set up and

last shift helps clean up.

Parking

Ropes off parking lot before event. Directs traffic in the parking lot for visitor

parking and visiting band buses and equipment trucks.

Ticket Takers

Takes tickets and hands out those bracelet thingies at the entrance gate.

Volunteers at the 2002 Knight of Champions take a break during the

Knights’ performance



Sign Makers

Generates signs for Ticket sales, Washrooms, Areas off limits, First Aid,

Programs, Raffle tickets, Entertainment book sales, Concession sales, Prices,

Marching Band Apparel, and sign distributor.

Sign Distributors

Distributes signs for display in area businesses, schools, library and any other flat

surface we can locate.

Entertainment Book Table

Sells Entertainment Books.

Ad Book Table

Creates a large slotted container for cash donations. Sell/accept donations for

programs and ad books inside the gate.

Security

People are stationed at the entrance and exit gates to direct spectators and bands to

appropriate areas. People are at the entrance to the bleachers to prevent spectators

from walking through the stands while bands are performing. People periodically

check the washrooms for supplies or problems. Keep generally aware of people

and make sure no one is causing a disturbance.

50-50 Split the Pot Raffle Ticket Sales

Sells tickets at a table or in the stands between performances. We hold the

drawing for the winner while scores are being tallied after all bands have

performed.

Guides

Assigned to each competing band, they escort them to practice fields, assists Band

Directors in obtaining their packets, directs bands to the correct gates so that they

can get to the field at their designated performance time.

Runners

Junior High students or band siblings to run scores and food to the judges.

First Aid

Licensed medical people to be available in case of emergency.




How many volunteers do you need for Knight of Champions?

In the area of 200. Many of our Band Booster alumni come back and give us a hand.

How do you select who does what?

People volunteer for a committee or committee chairs recruit volunteers as they need them.

How many schools participate?

We had over 15 bands participate in the 2005 Knight of Champions.

What are the hours for the Knight of Champions?

The hours depend upon the number of bands we have participating. The gates typically open around 3:00 and we have the awards ceremony following the Prospect Marching Knight performance (anywhere between 7:00 and 9:30, depending upon the number of bands). The hours you would work as a volunteer would depend upon the committee.

What is the time commitment when you volunteer?

It depends upon the committee. There is a ton of work to do before we can host the event and work starts on the next year’s competition pretty much following the close of the this year’s. At the Knight of Champions, we try to assign volunteers into shifts so that everyone has a chance to see some of the schools participate.



Marching Band Uniforms

To look good is to play good. If only that

were true. On the other hand, the

Marching Knights do ―look mahvelous.‖

But that is not an accident. Continuing to

look good only happens because the

proper care and feeding of the Marching

Band uniforms.

Who Owns the Uniforms?

The school district owns the uniforms.

They only entrust them to the care of

the Uniform Parents who watch them

relentlessly. To make sure they are

always available and not somewhere

they don’t belong, members never take

them home and must treat them with reverence.

There is a budget for uniforms but this is a district budget item; we have to share

with other schools and are in line for new uniforms once every eleven years.

General Maintenance

Uniforms are very expensive and we expect Band Members to be careful with

them. We do ask Band Members to:

Not eat while in uniform (pizza sauce on the bibs is awful).

Watch where they sit or kneel (like, don’t change flat tires) to minimize

soil and wear.

Not to lay uniform jackets on the ground (picnic after a competition once

you have changed, please).

Be a clean, makeup-free zone when wearing uniforms (lipstick and base

coat don’t look good on blue).

Treat their uniforms with care and do things like hang them properly to

maintain trouser creases and prolong uniform life.

We dry-clean the uniforms at least once a year. We have had times in the past

when we dry-clean them more than once during the performances year. Each

Band Member is responsible for a $10 dry cleaning fee.

In sort of a ―lovely to look at, lovely to hold‖ frame of reference, we charge the

Band Member should a uniform require an extra dry-cleaning cycle because of

carelessness on a Band Members’ part (―Aw man, I didn’t know that pepperoni

could fall off‖).

Uniform racks in the Band Hallway



We also sic the Band Director onto students who don’t take proper care of their

uniforms (you, know, like manage to lose or destroy parts of them). And the

Uniform Parents will also be upset – and we don’t know what would be worse.

The Parts of the Uniform

Here is the uniform in action:

The Marching Band uniform consists of:

Component Who Provides This? Cost

1 Jacket Provided by the district No charge

2 Bibs (1 black & 1 blue)

Provided by the district; blue

for competitions and parades;

black for Football Games

No charge

1 Hat & Hat box Provided by the district No charge

1 Black Plume Purchased by the student from

the band freshman year

$16.00

Gloves Purchased by the student from

the band

$2.00/pair

Gauntlets Provided by the district

(percussion members require

specially fitted gauntlet)

No charge;

replacement cost

for lost gauntlets

is $5.00/pair.

Special marching shoes

Purchased by the student from

the band freshman year

$29.00

A jacket that closes

up the back

Pants that are actual bib-overalls

Marching shoes

Gloves

A hat

A plume (not a feather)

Gauntlets

Black sox



Component Who Provides This? Cost

Black dress knit socks

Purchased by the student from

the band.

$3.00/pair

Band T-shirt Purchased by the student as part

of summer band camp fees.

In summer band

fees

Really Important Band Members are not allowed out onto the field without being completely in uniform so lost or missing items must be repurchased before each performance. Students purchase socks and gloves freshman year and can use them for their entire Marching Band career if they do not lose them and keep them in working order. Students can purchase additional pairs of gloves and socks throughout the year.

What to Wear Under Your Uniform

We don’t always have access to special changing areas so Band Members should

always be prepared to change into their uniform in some drafty, open, co-ed

space. To make this possible, Band Members should wear their band T-shirt and

lightweight dark nylon athletic shorts (like those from Nike or Umbro), under

their street clothes so changing anywhere is possible.

When it gets colder (and Band Members will march in cold weather) consider

adding lightweight long underwear beneath the uniform.

Band Member Responsibilities

The band is judged on music, marching, and appearance, so it is critical that each

band member looks identical and their uniforms must be clean and crisp for every

performance.

The Band provides a labeled uniform bag to keep the uniforms clean and together.

Students place their uniforms in the bag and then hang their bag on the uniform

racks. We expect Band Members to neatly hang their uniforms in the bags and

return them to their assigned places on the rack after every performance.

The transportation committee arranges to have the racks at a central location for

all performances. We have labeled each position on the racks with a student name

and the names (and racks) are in alphabetical order. The racks are checked to

insure all uniforms have been returned to the rack before being loaded on the

trucks. We provide hatboxes for each student to protect his/her hat. Students will

need to brush/clean their shoes and stow them in the rack below their uniform

after each practice or performance. Students should also return hat boxes to their

assigned location on the uniform rack after every performance.

It is essential that students check their uniform bags before leaving for a

competition to make sure everything they need is in the bag before loading the

uniform racks on the truck.

Important The bags are great for protecting uniforms, not for holding heavy items, like marching shoes, that have a tendency to rip the bags to shreds.



How do the Marching Knights Take the Field?

The Band warms up before each performance. Band Members should be ―field

ready‖ before the warm-ups in order to go from warm-up to performance. This

means:

Hair does not peep-out from beneath hats so Band Members will need to

have their hair secured with gel, spray, bobby pins and clips.

There is no jewelry (this includes earrings) on any Band Member at a

performance. Best to not bring it along.

There is no nail polish on any hands (under the socks, is probably ok).

Keep Stuff Clean

Band Members should take their gloves, socks and t-shirt home after each

performance so they can wash them. What’s worse than dirty, smelly gloves?

Dirty, smelly socks, what else? When you take them home to wash them

remember to get them back before a performance or you will have to purchase

them again before a performance.

Uniform Fittings

We traditionally hold uniform fittings for incoming freshman and new Band

Members from the winds section in the Spring. We fit the pit and percussion and

other new members during Summer Camp. This allows these members to have

uniforms to wear for the Memorial Day Parade. Depending upon our in-house

stock this uniform will either be permanent or just for use during the parade.

We’ll let the Band Members know at the fitting.

Before we fit the incoming members, we typically go through the process of

having the current Band Members (those that marched the previous year) go

through and try everything on to see if they need any adjustments. If we could

figure out how to keep students from changing shape, we could save lots of time

but Mount Prospect does not allow the Asian art of body-binding.

The uniform volunteers (that is, the Uniform Parents) fit and adjust the uniforms.

We generally issue uniforms first to Seniors (rank has its privileges), then Juniors

and so on. Occasionally, a student may need to switch uniforms during the season

to help assure a better fit for everyone. We also make every effort to keep

uniforms looking good despite growth spurts so it is possible that some Band

Members will switch uniforms during the year.



Uniform Volunteers

Can you tell a good crease from a bad one? Do you know how to match hanging bags

with names on them to names on the uniform racks? Can you tell dirty wet clothes

from clean dry ones? If so, please help out with the uniforms.

We always need adult volunteers to check and hang uniforms after every home

football game and after every competition. Volunteers check the uniforms after the

performances at home football games and on the Monday evening following each

weekend competition to make sure that the uniforms are clean, dry and hung neatly.

Contact a uniform coordinator if you can help in any way. We can use you for any

amount of time you can give us. It’s also a wonderful way to meet Band Members!


What if my child missed marching uniform fitting day?

Please call the Uniform Chairperson as soon as possible. We might also refit the uniforms at the end of the school year even if it fit “perfectly” during marching season. To allow time to get everything cleaned before competitions, fittings must be done by the 4th of July parade.

When do new students have to pay for uniform pieces?

The $55 uniform fee for incoming Freshmen is typically due in April. You will get the details during parent meetings, in the newsletter and on the website.

What if a student is missing socks or gloves before a performance?

He or she must purchase a new pair or they cannot take the field.

What should the band member wear under their uniform?

Because they might be changing anywhere (bus, hallway, field) they should be wearing lightweight dark nylon athletic shorts (like those from Nike or Umbro), and a band t-shirt under their street clothes.

What about students with long hair?

Students with long hair should have it “up” and pinned (and moussed and pinned, if necessary). The object is to have all of the hair beneath the uniform hat.

What about wearing jewelry?

Students are not allowed to wear jewelry when in uniform. It’s best to not even take any jewelry with them when they know that they will be in uniform. There is no one available to “watch their stuff” and the Band is not responsible for lost stuff.

Why are percussion members fit last?

We fit the winds first to allow them to march in the Memorial Day parade. We don’t have enough percussion equipment for five grades of the Knight Line (incoming Freshman and outgoing Seniors) to march.



What if my band member grows out of his or her uniform during the year?

We expect all of the Knights to look their best. If your band member needs a replacement uniform during the year, our uniform parents make the switch. We do have a few extras lying around just for this kind of thing.

What about the color guard?

We design special color guard uniforms each year to support the program theme and fit members during Summer Band Camp.



Concert Uniforms

In late fall, students will be fitted for concert and symphonic uniforms. Students

keep these uniforms at home (unlike the Marching Band uniforms) and return

them to Prospect at the end of the performance season. The school issues the

uniforms yearly.

Boys’ Concert Uniform

Boys get a black tuxedo. For a performance, they need:

A white dress shirt with a collar meant to accommodate a bow tie

Black socks

Black dress shoes

You also need a bow time. From time-to-time we have them for purchase through

the school but you should plan on finding one of your own, just in case. You also

dry-clean the tux at the beginning of the season. The pants need to be hemmed or

the sleeves need to be let out? Yep, that’s yours to do too.

Important When you do the alterations, please, please, please do not cut any fabric from the jacket or pants. Need some help with getting around the sewing machine? Ask around to other band parents.

Girls’ Concert Uniform

Girls get a long, black dress and bow. For a performance, they need to wear black

dress shoes.

Unlike the tuxedos, you can wash the girls’ concert uniforms on a gentle cycle, if

needed, between performances. Hemming the dress is up to you for a better fit.

Important When you do the alterations, please, please, please do not cut any fabric from the dress. Need some help with getting around the sewing machine? Ask around to other band parents.



Summer Band Camp

Summer Band is the band’s preparation

for the competitive marching season.

During the first session, band members

learn the basics of how to march and play

and learn a significant portion of the

competition show. The second session

teaches the students the remainder of the

competition show. Summer Band is

required. It is vitally important

preparation for the fall marching season.

Two Sessions

Summer band consists of 2 sessions of about 2 weeks each. We typically hold

Summer Band Camp two weeks before the 4th

of July Parade, and two weeks

before the beginning of the school year.

Important: We will attempt to work with conflicts on a limited basis. Please notify the Band Director as soon as possible if there are any conflicts.

Preparing for Band Camp

Students should come prepared to work. The Band provides a small spiral

notebook that students can hang around their necks for important information on

charts and timing. Students should also have:

Water container (one of those

coolers with a spout) – not just a

water bottle

Sun screen, hat and sun glasses

Jacket (or long sleeves) for

change of weather

Flexible tennis or walking shoes/

NOT SANDALS

Chalk; the bucket with the giant

sticks

Instrument / reeds

Masking tape for the ends of the

chalk (some of the toothbrush

holders work great for storing

chalk)

Pencil to take notes and write

down your marks/charts

Snacks and ―lunch‖ for the meal

break

Rain Gear (depending on the

weather)

Bug spray / insect repellent /

after bite

A few more words… Dress for the weather. Drink liquids. Get rest. Drink liquids.

Consider long sleeves and long pants in the evening. And … drink liquids.

Band Camp session in the

parking lot 2002



Where Does the Band Hold Summer Band Camp?

The Prospect Marching Knights take over

the school and the campus for band camp.

Different sections will meet in different

areas in and around the Prospect school

campus (music rooms, parking lot, field

house, gyms). Exactly where and when

depends upon the weather. The Band also

practices marching in formation for parades

by marching a route around the

neighborhood.

Want to Know What’s Going On?

The Band Director typically holds a short meeting at the end of each rehearsal.

Students gather around (or just drop to the ground, depending on the day’s work).

After the Band Director is through the instructors, Drum Majors and Boosters get

their chance for announcements. If you want to know what’s going on, listen in

because this is the freshest information you are going to get.


What is Summer Band? Summer Band Camp is the band’s preparation for the competitive marching season.

Why are there two sessions?

During the first session, members work on the basics of marching and playing. They also start the work on learning the competition show. The second session focuses on learning the competition show.

Is Summer Band Camp required?

Summer Band is required. It is the major preparation for the fall marching season. We will attempt to work with conflicts on a limited basis. Please notify the Band Director as soon as possible if there are any conflicts.

Can parents watch? Yes, you should, and bring guests, too. It is a great time to meet other parents and see the progress of the program. We also use volunteers during the summer for Parking Lot Watch so check the volunteer pages for more info.

What is a good time to come?

The Band Director typically holds the last half hour or so outside (about 8:30) regardless of what was done earlier so try then.

What time do the students have to be at Summer Band Camp?

Watch for your Band packet for details, but the typical plan is:

First session; first year students 2:00 till 9:00 and veterans 5:00 till 9:00 during the first week and then 2:00 till 9:00 the second week.

Second session, all students 1:00 till to 9:00.

Band Camp session around

the construction in 2002



PMK Generic Wear

Show your support and buy some PMK Generic Wear. We sell the PMK Generic

Wear at the beginning of the summer, laying out the goodies for the year at the

initial Booster Meeting.

Dress for Success

Generic Wear includes things like hats, sweatshirt, sweatpants, jackets, cushions,

tank tops and shorts all emblazoned with PMK or Marching Knights or Prospect

Marching Knights.

There is a difference between Prospect High School clothing and PMK Generic

Wear. PMK Generic Wear is not clothing just supporting Prospect High School.

While this seems like a level of misdirection, keep this in mind – buying PMK

Generic Wear really helps the Band. PMK Generic Wear sales is a Band Booster

fund raising activity. A part of your payment ends up in our general fund so buy

early and buy often. No sale of Prospect High School clothing (other than school

jackets) helps our bottom line.

Another thing. It’s cool to go to a competition wearing something PMK. This will

really hit home at your first competition.

Most of the Band Members use the flannel pants as bus wear, so you might want

to get a set of those. Some also wear the flannel shorts under their uniforms.


Why should we purchase an extra t-shirt or PMK wear?

Cause it’s cool to wear PMK wear when supporting the band.

Where can I see what clothes we have for the year?

We have a display of them at the first Booster meeting of the summer.

When can I order PMK Generic Wear?

We place the order in the summer so that you will have PMK stuff by competition time.

Is there an order later in the year if I miss the summer order?

In the past, we’ve just made one order per year.



Competitions

Competitions are events where the Prospect Marching Knights take their show

and measure it against other high school marching bands. There are judges at

competitions who score on each band on its musicianship, showmanship and

marching. Awards are given out for bands with the highest scores.

A Typical Competition Day Schedule

Competitions are all day affairs. The typical schedule for a competition day is

something like:

Arrive at school in time for the call.

Load the equipment trucks and buses.

Take the bus from Prospect to the competition venue.

Unload at the competition.

Hold a rehearsal.

Eat something.

Change into uniforms.

Warm up.

Line up for the show.

Perform the show.

Jump around after performing.

Quiet down for the Band Director’s short critique.

Change out of your uniforms.

Get back on the bus.

The Knights on the field at the U of I competition in 2005



Usually, eat something again.

Drive back to Prospect.

Unload the bus and equipment.

Go home.

There will be variations depending on the length of the trip as some competitions

are as close as Wheeling High School where others will require an overnight stay.

Important You can expect an itinerary for each competition listing times and locations. The Band Director distributes copies to all students. The itinerary is also usually posted on the PMK website (prospectband.com).

Band Classifications

All bands are not

marching equally.

Depending upon

the competition,

the bands compete

within their

classification.

Band

classifications are

based either on the

number of members that are marching (marching or band size) or the number of

students at the school (school size).

Judging

There are a number of judging and scoring systems. The host for the competition

determines what system it will use. Regardless of the scoring system used, a

marching band is judged on how it performs its show in a number of categories,

including:

Movement / General Effect

Music – Winds / Brass

Percussion

Visual Effect – Color Guard / Auxiliary

Overall

Some competitions have a preliminary round (held earlier in the day) and a finals

round (held at night). These rounds are judged separately. Depending upon the

competition, bands must place at a certain level during the preliminary round to

be able to participate in the finals show.

While we want Prospect to walk away with the number one rating at all

Moving pit instruments onto the field during a competition in 2002



competitions, and can’t understand why the judges don’t agree with us, remember

that:

Judges look at a show’s performance level not its entertainment value.

Contest guidelines might require that bands demonstrate certain specific

skills in performance such as playing both loudly and softly.

Judges pay more attention to a band’s feet (for marching skill) than the

rest of their uniforms, flags or props.

Judges only know what they can see

the day (or night) of the

performance so the students have to

take their great rehearsals and

perform them during competitions.

Judges watch for the small mistakes

– some more subtle than you or I

can fathom.

Regardless of the technical aspects,

all artistic judgments are subject to

subjectivity and marching band is an

artistic endeavor.

The Band is not performing to win. The Band uses competitions to help

continue improving its performance

Typical Individual Awards

While bands with the best scores are awarded trophies and medals, many

competitions also have awards for the individual areas in which the bands are

judged, as well as an award for Drum Major.


When is the call for a competition?

It will depend upon a number of things such as the competition venue and whether there will be a rehearsal at Prospect before the competition. Band members will get a schedule at school and the times will usually be posted on the PMK website (prospectband.com).

How do the students get to a competition?

We bus Band Members to the competitions. Buses will leave the Prospect High School parking lot at the posted time.

How do I get to the competition?

The name and location will be on the itinerary and is usually also available on the PMK website. You can also go to the competition website (when available) for more details. You also can volunteer to chaperone and then ride on the bus and haul equipment when we get there.

Prospect Boosters in the stands at the Lancer Joust in 2002



What does it cost at the gate to get into a competition?

Figure on about $10 per person. Some shows have a discount rate for students or families. When there is a preliminary round and finals show, there is typically one cost for both rounds. Chaperones don’t get to see all of the bands perform but do get in free to see the Marching Knights.

What about patches? Band members typically receive a patch for their participation in a BOA competition. You have to purchase them at schools having area competitions (when they have them to sell). See Are there any other costs?, below.

Are there any other costs?

Competitions are fundraising events for the schools that host them. The booster clubs for the host school sell programs and typically patches and/or pins and t-shirts and trinkets. You might want to bring home a program and a patch.

What should I bring to a competition?

Consider the weather. Most competitions will go on in the rain so be prepared. You might want to pack one bag at the beginning of the year with rain ponchos, blankets and bug repellent to have just in case. You can typically buy refreshments at the show but you can also take food and drinks into most shows (signs will be posted when you can’t). And you can’t have enough pictures of you student on the field, so don’t forget your camera or video recorder. But please, if there is a request for no video recording during a competition, please respect the host’s request.

Where should I sit when I get to the stands?

Look for the PMK Band Boosters at the far 40 yard line location (at Prospect, this would be 10 yards south of the 50 yard line). When you get there, just squeeze in next to someone else wearing blue. The bands play to the “home” side of the field and at some competitions you cannot sit on the “visitor” side. At other shows, the visitor side is where the band students sit until they pack-up and leave.

What is typical PMK Band Booster behavior?

Just a few dos and don’ts. Do cheer for everyone. You know how much work is involved in getting a show onto the field. Don’t enter or leave the stands while a band is performing. There is enough time to scurry in or out while bands are leaving and entering the field. Do stay for the entire event, the traffic will be too heavy to make much difference so just don’t leave after our performance. All-in-all, be a role model for Prospect.

What are Regionals? Bands of America (BOA) holds regional competitions from September through November at various locations throughout the country. These regional competitions provide a real chance for the Marching Knights to measure themselves against some of the best Marching Bands in the area. BOA typically holds its Midwestern Regional competitions in Toledo, Ohio; St. Louis, Missouri; and Indianapolis, Indiana.



Parades

In a typical year, the

Prospect Marching Knights

(parades put the Marching in

the Marching Knights)

participate in the following

parades:

Memorial Day Parade

– Mount Prospect

4th

of July Parade –

Arlington Heights

and Mount Prospect

Homecoming Parade

– Mount Prospect

U of I Festival of

Bands Parade – Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

Winter Festival Parade – Mount Prospect

In the past, we have also marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Fiesta

Bowl Parade and the Tournament of Roses® Parade. These parades are, obviously,

major trips. See Major Band Trips for more information.

A Typical Parade Day Schedule

The typical schedule for a parade day is something like:


Change into uniform (for local parades).

Load the equipment trucks and buses.

Take the bus from Prospect to the parade step off area.

Unload the instruments, flags and signage.

Mill around a bit getting instruments and such together.

Warm up.

Organize into ranks.

Step off.

March the parade route.

Meet the buses at the completion area.

On the march at the U of I Festival of Bands in 2003



Return to school to change out of uniform.

Band is dismissed.

Important Students should be well rested, eat a good breakfast and drink plenty of water before the parade. Sips of water en route help but will not keep fluid levels up. During summer parades, students should wear lightweight t-shirts and shorts under their uniforms.

Uniforms

Band Members are in complete uniforms (blue bibs) for all parades other than the

Homecoming Parade and the

Winter Festival Parade.

Homecoming Parade –

The Band marches in jeans

and Band theme t-shirt.

Face painting is optional.

Winter Festival Parade –

The Band ―dresses up‖ in

lights and package wrap

and tinsel for the holiday

season.


Where should I stand on the parade route?

The band plays for only a portion of the route. In most cases, standing at the half-way point will allow you to hear them play. If there is a reviewing stand or judging stand this is also a great place to haunt because they will play at these locations.

Do the Marching Knights really wear uniforms for the summer parades?

Yes.

Are there good photo opportunities at parades?

Yes, but keep this in mind. Know where your student marches (like on which side of the formation, before or after the second drum major and so on). You can also get some great shots at the step-off point during the mulling-about time before step-off. And remember, photo-ops are typically better before a parade than after them.

The Knights in the 2002

Homecoming Parade



Football Games

The Marching Knights play at all home football games. The Knightline (our drum

line) also brings the team onto the field.

A Typical Football Game Day Schedule

The typical schedule for a football game is something like:

Arrive at school for the call (approximately 1 ½ hours before game time).

Change into uniform.

Get instruments.

Warm up outside (near door 22).

Line up to enter the field.

March onto the field.

Play pre-game (Star Spangled Banner and School song).

March off the field toward the south stands.

Either back to the band room for rehearsal or move into the south end-

zone stands and play pep band style for about 1 ½ quarters.

Line up for warm-up.

Line up for half-time.

March onto the field.

Play the half time show.

March off the field.

Head back to the school and change out of uniforms.

Depending upon the weather, return to the south stands for the fourth

quarter.

Head back to the Band Room.

Return the instruments.

Band is dismissed.

In the south end-zone stands at Prospect in 2002



When It Rains

The Marching Knights change their attire a bit when it rains. The rain doesn’t stop

the football game but it changes what the Marching Knights do a bit:

For lighter showers, they don their PMK raincoats (there is one for every

member) and lose their plumes.

If the field has too much mud to march through (or marching will stir up too

much mud, whichever comes first), the Marching Knights become the

Standing Knights and play from the track.

If there is too much water, they don’t change into uniforms but perform in

band shirts and jeans.

For storms, the Band throws in the

towel and holds a rehearsal.

Homecoming

The Knights play on the field twice for

homecoming. First at half time for the

soccer game in band shirts and jeans.

Then a quick bite, a quick change and

onto the scheduled football game.


When is the call for Foot Ball Games?

The call is typically 1 ½ hours before kick-off time.

What do football tickets cost?

$3 per person. You might want to consider joining the Prospect Athletic Boosters and then you get admission to 3 or 4 games as part of the dues. There is also a pass you can purchase for the year that reduces the ticket prices.

Do the Band Members stay for the entire game?

This depends upon the weather. On cold, damp nights, they will do the pre-game and half time show and then leave after half time. When the weather agrees, the band returns to the stands after their half time show and play pep band for the entire game.

What about pep band? Depending upon the night, the band might be divided into Pep Bands and only half the band (the Pep Band squad on call) returns to the play after half time.

When can Band Members leave?

When dismissed by the Band Director.

On the field for

Homecoming 2003



Pep Band for Basketball

The Marching Knights play as a Pep Band at some home basketball games. There

are two pep band squads and each wind and battery student is assigned to one of

the squads. The pit and auxiliary is not used for pep band. The call will be for

either or both squads. The Knightline (our drum line) brings the team into the

gym. There is no dress code for Pep Band (that is, students do not wear band

uniforms and the band t-shirt is optional).

A Typical Basketball Game Day Schedule

The typical schedule for pep band is something like:

Arrive at school in time for the call (typically, an hour before tip-off).

Get your instrument.

Rehearse the music in the band room.

Grab a music stand and the music and head for the field house.

Play for game.

Bring the music stand back to the band room.

Lock up your instrument.

Go home.

The Band in the Stands

The Band sits in the bleachers in the stands facing the benches in the far right

corner. The call is for the winds and battery. Flags and pit are not part of the

Pep Band call.


How are the Pep Squads determined?

There are two squads A and B. The Band Director determines which squad will play. Some calls are for both squads.

What time is the call for Pep Band?

Typically, an hour before tip-off of basketball games.

Does the band play for just the boys’ basketball games?

No, the Pep Band supports both the Boys and the Girls basketball programs.



Rehearsals

From the beginning of the school year (late in August) until the last Marching

Band performance (as early as mid-October or as late as mid-November,

depending upon on how the football team is playing and whether the band is

taking a winter trip), the band practices a minimum of three times a week.

When Does the Band Hold Rehearsals?

Each section has its own rehearsal on either Monday or Thursday from 5:00pm to

6:00pm. These practices are called sectionals. The entire band practices from

6:00pm to 9:00pm every Monday and Thursday (with an occasional, and

scheduled, Wednesday thrown in). On rare weekends with no competition, the

Band practices on Saturday from approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm (with a lunch

break).

A Typical Rehearsal Schedule

A schedule for a typical sectional weeknight rehearsal:

When it is your student’s night for sectionals, arrive 1 hour before full

band rehearsal.

Get your instrument and find your section leader.

Practice with your section.

After the sectional, join the full band rehearsal.

A schedule for a typical rehearsal:




Rehearse the music and marching show outside or in the field house (at

the Band Director’s discretion).

There will be short breaks during the evening rehearsals for water, bug

spray and the bathroom. During Saturday rehearsals, there is an hour-or-so

lunch break.

Back to rehearsing at your location.

At the end of the rehearsal, band meeting and announcements.

Put instruments away.

Band is dismissed.




How do Band Members keep their hands warm during practice?

First, practice a lot during the summer. When fall hits, try flip top mittens or leather palmed gloves. It really depends upon what instrument you play to determine what will work best. Even later in the season, look into hand warmers available from most hardware and sporting good locations.

When does the band rehearse?

During marching season, the band rehearses 5th period. Then there are rehearsals Monday and Thursday nights.

Do the sections rehearse separately?

Yes, (and you might hear these called sectionals). The band holds sectionals between 5:00 and 6:00 on either Monday or Thursday (have your student check with his or her section leader to find out which day). The Knightline meets 3rd hour and has its own sectional schedule.

What happens in a sectional?

Sectionals are used to concentrate the work necessary for the music or maneuvers for a specific section. Early in the season, section leaders might use the time for playing tests and marching drills.



Band Trips

A Band Trip is anytime Band Members spend more than two hours on the bus.

What do you bring on the bus?

It depends upon the time of year. Start with comfortable clothes to wear on the

bus to/from the competitions. Wear knit or sport type of shorts that would fit

under a uniform, as students may have to change in full view of others. Other

stuff includes:

Jacket (may be used as a blanket).

Blanket (unless your jacket is warm and big enough).

Pillow.

Water container.

One time use cameras.

Snacks (at least think healthy).

Small coolers .

Money for meals and calls home (for longer trips).

On longer rides (like when heading down to the University of Illinois for the

Marching Band Competition), the Band Boosters will have ―bus bags‖ with snacks

for all students.


What do students wear on the bus?

Very comfortable clothes. And think layers in order to help adjust to busses that are either too cold or too hot. Remember those use PMK flannel pants? These work very well.

What else do they bring with?

Snacks (of the healthy variety), water, CD players (with earphones), approved video tapes, some cash, a blanket and pillow, homework, cards, a change of clothes, bus decorations.

What should they leave home?

Boom boxes, really valuable stuff, anything inappropriate at school, contraband (no pun intended), anything electronic that would alter a hotel television.



Major Band Trips

The Marching Knights take a ―major trip‖ about ever other year. The Marching

Knights have been to Houston, Florida, Phoenix, New York, and Pasadena.

Trip Payments

When there is a major trip, we organize trip payments in monthly installments to

help budget for the trip. Remember, trip payments are in addition to other band

fees. You must have all fees paid in full in order for your band member to make

the trip.

The Trip Committee

The Boosters form a Trip Committee to help plan and organize all major trips.

Typically made up of eight to ten Boosters and Mr. Barnum, the committee meets

regularly and reports on its progress at the booster meetings and, in less detail, in

the newsletter. The Trip Committee has the last word on all trip details. You can

volunteer for a trip committee typically by raising your hand at the right time at a

booster meeting. You do not have to be going on the trip to work on the

committee.

Fundraising

When we know that the band will be taking a trip, we work to establish even more

fundraising opportunities to help you’re your student account to help defray some

or all of the cost. For example, for the 2006 Rose Parade trip, we organized

Booster-wide fundraising events to help reduce costs for the entire band. Your

band member will also get information during rehearsals, but you know how hard

it is to get anything from them so check the newsletter, on the website

(prospectband.com) and attend the Booster meetings for the details.

Important While individual fundraising is optional, we require that all band members participate in these Booster-wide fundraising functions.

A Typical Trip Itinerary

When the band goes on a major trip, such as the Hollywood Christmas Parade in

2004 or the Rose Parade trip in 2006, the trip committee develops an itinerary to

describe the trip. It starts out tentative and then as the trip gets closer the

committee is able to tighten it up and provide more and more details. As an

example, here is one of the initial trip plans for the 2004 Hollywood Christmas

Parade trip:



Wednesday, November 24

Depart straight from school (be sure to bring suitcase that morning!)

Flights leave at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm (the band flew on three

separate flights)

Arrive at Marriott Woodland Hills Hotel

Thursday, November 25

Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park.

Thanksgiving dinner at the hotel

Friday, November 26

Disney’s California Adventure theme park.

Saturday, November 27

―Bands at the Bowl‖ performance at the Hollywood Bowl

Free time at the Santa Monica Beach/Pier

Dinner at the House of Blues

Sunday, November 28

Breakfast at the Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood

Free time at the Hollywood and Highland Center on Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Christmas Parade

Pizza party at the hotel.

Monday, November 29

Return flights at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm (the band flew on three

separate flights)

Arrive at Prospect at approximately 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Important You’ll notice that there is very little free time. The organization works to ensure that the band members have very little unstructured time on their own.




Are all band members required to go on the major trips?

No, these trips are optional (but really cool and worthwhile).

How do I hear about upcoming trips?

We will publicize them through the newsletter, the website, packets to the band members (and incoming band members) and at band rehearsals.

Can I accompany my band member on these trips?

Yes. We work to put together packages to allow you to accompany your band member. Typically, costs work out to be slightly higher for a trip companion than that for the band members.

Can I chaperone on these trips?

We do collect names of possible chaperones for these trips and then from the names we have, determine what we feel is the best group to accompany the band.

What is the basic band member to chaperone ratio?

Typically, there is one chaperone for every 8 to 12 students (2 to 3 rooms). See Chaperone Tips for more information.

What about payments? We work to set up monthly payments for all fees. And you can always use what you have raised in your student account to help cover the costs.

What about the itinerary?

We publish an early itinerary as soon as possible and then work to make it tighter and tighter as we get closer to the trip.

How do I get details about the trip once it is planned?

When the Knights are going on a major trip, we always have a mandatory parent, and student travel trip meeting. We typically hold the meeting in the Prospect theatre. This meeting is as important as band practice, and attendance is mandatory for all students going on the trip and their parents, and for the companion travelers and chaperones. Once all of the planned information is presented by Mr. Barnum and the trip committee, it is an open forum for any questions you might have.

Will the trip fees cover all of the trip expenses?

The fees will cover nearly all of them, including all park entrance fees. On the Hollywood trip, for example, band members were responsible for six meals (out of 18). In addition, consider the miscellaneous snacks and sodas; souvenirs; extra expenses at amusement parks (Six Flags and Disney, for example) for things not covered by the admission tickets (e.g., video games).

How much extra cash do you think they’ll need?

It will depend upon the number of extra meals and for things not covered by an admission ticket, like video games or souvenirs. A reasonable estimate, depending on your student’s appetite and penchant for shopping, is $75-$100. We can provide a better estimate once we have finalized the trip details.



Day of Knights

The Day of Knights happens

toward the end of Summer Band

Camp. It gives:

Band Members a chance to

show off what they’ve

learned over the summer.

Band parents a chance to see

their students march and play

in the daylight.

Band parents a chance to join the band and try a few steps out on the asphalt.

A Typical Day of Knights Schedule

A schedule for a typical Day of Knights:

Arrive at school in time for the call

Get your instrument

Rehearse the music in the band room

Parents arrive at the designated time (usually before noon)

Parents get a lesson in the fine art of marching

The band performs the show for the parents

The Band and Parents are dismissed


Why attend Day of Knights?

It is the best way to find out what your student has been up to all summer. You’ll also get a taste of how difficult it really is to march (“Wow, a baritone really is heavy when you have to hold it right.”) and have a chance to meet other band parents when it’s light out (“I didn’t realize you were that tall”).

Who attends the Day of Knights?

Just about all of the parents. So, if your student tells you not to come because none of the other parents show up, don’t believe him or her (honest, the other band boosters will be there).

Day of Knights 2005



Band-O-Rama

Band-O-Rama is the finale for the Marching Season. We hold it in the field house

and open the doors for all

band supporters. The best

part is seeing how the Band

can compress the field show

to fit onto the field house

floor. Watching the tubas

and trombones slide between

the saxophones, flutes and

clarinets without causing

physical harm is an amazing sight.

What Happens at Band-O-Rama?

At Band-O-Rama you’ll see:

The show for the year.

The Band’s traditional flag ceremony.

Other marching music the Band has learned during the year.

A ―year-in-review‖ presentation.

Senior awards.

Gift presentations.

A Typical Band-O-Rama Schedule

A schedule for a typical Band-O-Rama:

Arrive at school in time for the call (typically, around noon).



Change into uniforms.

Perform (it typically starts around 3:00).

Year-in-review.

Senior recognition awards.

Band is dismissed.

Band-O-Rama 2002




Where does the Band hold Band-O-Rama?

The Band holds Band-O-Rama in the Prospect Field House so be prepared for those skinny little bleachers.

Why have Band-O-Rama?

Band-O-Rama is the Band’s opportunity to close out the Marching Season. You’ll have a chance to see the year’s program one last time. There is a year-in-review presentation. There are the good-byes to the seniors and lots of thank yous and hugs.



Concert Season

The band does not disappear when they hang up their Marching Band Uniforms.

They just change to their ―formal wear.‖ Just as marching season ends, concert

season begins. There are two levels of bands that play during concert season,

Symphonic Band and Concert Band.

The Band Director holds auditions immediately after Marching Season and places

students into the appropriate band based on their audition. Both bands meet

during the school day and have monthly performances (or just about monthly

performances) scheduled throughout the year.

Solo and Ensemble

Prospect hosts its own in-house Solo and Ensemble contest. It gives students the

opportunity to prepare for performances in which their individual talents are

evaluated by a judge hired by the Band Director. Typically held in February, each

student in the band performs both individually and in an ensemble in front of the

judge.


What are solo and ensemble competitions?

Prospect has an in-house Solo and Ensemble contest in February. In addition, some students participate in the statewide Solo and Ensemble contest.

Do all Band Members have to participate?

Yes, all students participate at the in-house Solo and Ensemble contest.

How do students select the ensemble?

The Band Director assigns students to an ensemble, typically consisting of three to four students

When does the Symphonic Band perform?

During Concert Season, the Symphonic Band performs at the Holiday concert in December, the District 214 Band Festival in February, the Grade School Band Festival in March, Superstate (when selected) in May and the Spring Band Concert in May.

When does the Concert Band perform?

During Concert Season, the Concert Band performs at the Holiday concert in December, the District 214 Concert Band Festival in March and the spring Band Concert in May.



Chaperone Tips

Parent chaperones accompany the Marching Knights on all trips. Whether it’s

heading out to a band competition down the street (okay, up the street to

Wheeling) or across the country for a parade, chaperones are there front and

center.

Important On longer trips (like to New York, for example) a Prospect High School administrator will also accompany the band and be like a “super chaperone.”

Before a Trip

We generate a bus roster that tells you which bus is yours and which band

students will be under your watchful eye. You’ll get a copy at the school when

you get there. Chaperones also get the list of students for which they will be

responsible when the Band gets to the hotel.

The students assigned to your bus (on the bus roster) stay on that bus unless the

Band Director approves the change. The chance of that, slim to none.

Whether coming or going, make sure that…

All students have all their band accessories (hat, plume, gauntlets,

instruments, reeds, black socks, shoes, gloves).

Each bus has its ―bus bag‖ containing medical supplies and garbage bags.

One chaperone knows where the bag is at all times and takes responsibility

for the bag.

There are full water bottles on your bus.

One chaperone takes role call before departing (and at every stop) and that

you know the whereabouts of each student on your bus roster.

You do an instrument and ―full uniform‖ check.

You don’t leave a student somewhere.

The bus is clean before the band

leaves the bus.

On the Bus

There will generally be three chaperones on

each bus so decide among the chaperones

that will sit where. The goal is to ―spread

out‖ – like one in the front, one in the middle

and one in the back – so that you can stay in

charge.

On the bus

in 2002



You have to set the expectations early so the students know what to expect. This

may mean asking students to tone down their music or possibly their language.

Generally, when on the bus:

Don’t let the students tell you where you can sit (excuse me dude, your

bag is on my seat).

Don’t tolerate inappropriate behavior (even on trips away from the school

the band members have to follow the Prospect High School Co-Curricular

Code).

Don’t overreact, but do not ignore problems.

Don’t allow students to be standing when the bus is moving.

Never, ever let the students leave through the rear of the bus. This is an

emergency exit and should only be used that way. Unless, of course you

have drums on the bus which need to exit through the rear.

Generally, when on the bus you should:

Pass a garbage bag around the bus once or twice (or more) during the trip

(that’s why there are the garbage bags and you know how much trash your

student can generate so multiply that by a bus load).

Have the band members collect debris from the seats and floor and

overheads before they can leave. If they don’t you’ll get stuck with that

job.

Take a last pass through the bus after the students depart for the stuff they

forgot to take with them like hats, gloves, plumes and gauntlets (or tapes

or pillows or CDs or … you get the idea).

Once Back at Prospect

Remove the debris that the students generated on the way back.

Check again for forgotten items (yes, there will be some) and leave them

in the band room.

Return the bus bag and water bottles to the uniform room.

Make sure that all students have someone there to pick them up – don’t

leave the school (regardless of how much you might want to) unless all

students are gone.

Arriving at a Hotel

Sometimes, band trips require hotel stays. When the band stays at a hotel:

The students, with the Band Director’s approval, have already determined

their roommates and will keep these roommates for all hotel stays during

the season.



We generate a room roster with the names of the students assigned to each

room for each chaperone.

Remember that not changing buses thing, it’s even more true for hotel

rooms.

More often than not, the band will get to the hotel late at night.

The Band Director’s word is law. The Chaperone Leader takes a close

second.

With that as the starting point, here’s the general flow of activity:

Arrive at the hotel late and tired.

The Band Director goes into the hotel and collects the keys.

Once he has the keys, the Band Director (or his designee) will go from

bus-to-bus and hand the keys to one of the chaperones on the bus.

There are at least two keys for a room (the typical arrangement) and all

room occupant’s names will normally be on the key envelope.

Using the room roster, pass out keys to one occupant of each room and

keep one of the keys for the chaperones.

Remind the students before they leave the bus that there are other guests in

the staying at the hotel, and they should be as quiet and as orderly as

possible. Like there shouldn’t be a drum cadence on the way in.

Once Settled In

Once you get the students herded into their rooms (and performed a visual check

to verify that you have the correct number of students in the room), the

chaperones will meet to coordinate lights out time, wake up time, breakfast

schedules, load times and other details. This information will be detailed out in a

schedule of events. At this time, you should also make sure you know the location

of the fire exits and stairways.

Important Male and female students are given rooms on different floors or different wings. We tried for different states but that caused too much trouble when loading up the next day. And during the stay at the hotel, students have to keep the doors to the rooms open when someone from the opposite sex is visiting during approved times.

Ask the students for some common sense. There are other guests at the hotel so have

them keep it to a soft rumble when it comes to loud voices, noisy TVs, slamming

doors blaring radios, raucous singing, and stampeding through halls. One other thing

– nothing is to go out the window, regardless of how much fun it looks.

To cut some of the noise, whenever possible, we have the hotels disconnect the

phones in the rooms for outside calls. Students can call home from lobby phones

during free time.



After lights out, chaperones will make a final room check. At this time, students

are ―locked down‖ and are not allowed out of their rooms.

The Chaperone Leader will assign you a hallway or a section of the hotel to

monitor for part of the night. This is like hall guard – stop and ask about anyone

who seems to belong to our group. It couldn’t hurt to ask. If we have an entire

floor it’s even easier as, no one other than band members should be on that floor

and you should stop everyone who tries to cruise through. Don’t worry, you won’t

need your no-doze for the entire night, you will get some sleep when you’re ―off

the clock.‖ The usual chaperone shift is 2 to 4 hours.

Important If you have any concerns or questions ask the Band Director, Band Booster President or Chaperone Leader. If there are problems or even potential problems, get them involved as early as possible.

On the Way Out

Students are responsible for scheduling their own ―wake-up‖ calls. However,

chaperones will check to make sure that all of the students are awake and getting

ready to leave. First, you get to call your rooms to be sure the students really are

awake and then you get to bang on the doors – talk about pay back.

We might want to come back here someday – and the Band is held responsible

financially for damage – so make sure the rooms didn’t implode and are more-or-

less presentable for house cleaning. In fact, students cannot leave until you’ve

done a room check. You should check for personal items that the students might

have left behind including personal pillows and blankets (note, most hotels do not

have anything with Sponge Bob on it).

There will be a location where the band will meet before getting onto the bus so

direct your charges to that area once they are packed and out of the room.

A Few More Trip Odds and Ends

If a parent is taking a student home early, make sure that there is a permission slip

signed by the parent and in the hands of the responsible chaperone before the

student can take off.

The Chaperone Leader will have the medical forms with them just in case.

All students on band trips are to act in accordance with the Prospect High School

Co-Curricular Code. Report any drug or alcohol use as well as any gross

misconduct to the Band Director as soon as you are aware.

Have a good time. Enjoy meeting and getting to know the band members. Your

student spends tons of time with them so it gives you a chance to meet them at a

completely different level.

You will be surprised about what a great time this all turns out to be. You will

come away from each band trip with some great memories and a great deal of

satisfaction that you were able to help these great students.




How are rooms assigned?

Students have a chance to pick their roommates. The Band Director has to approve all of the assignments and students typically keep these roommates for all hotel stays during the season.

What is the basic band member to chaperone ratio?

Typically, there is one chaperone for every 8 to 12 students (2 to 3 rooms).

How do I become a chaperone?

Either, add your name to the volunteer sign-up lists distributed to all band parents at the beginning of the band season or contact the chaperone chairperson directly. No experience necessary.

What about chaperoning my student?

It’s really up to you. Some students and parents like it, others don’t. Be aware that even when you are not chaperoning your student, you’ll see enough of them even if you are not assigned to his or her group.

What skills do I really need to chaperone?

Common sense, flexibility, patience, ability to function on minimal sleep and love and respect for the students. A-soon-to-be Band Booster alumni reports that she has chaperoned every trip for the past four years and would not trade the experience for the world.

Who is the Chaperone Chairperson?

A member of the Band Boosters with extensive chaperoning experience.



District 214's Co curricular Code

Revised & Approved by the Board of Education November 8, 2001

Revised by Assistant Principals for Student Activities May 15, 2003

(District 214 complies with provisions of Title IX.)

Background Information

A code is a system of guiding rules and principles that communicates norms and

values, defines standards of conduct, and helps individuals distinguish between

acceptable and unacceptable conduct. This code outlines District 214's

expectations for the conduct of students who choose to be involved in the co

curricular program.

Township High School District 214 offers an extensive and diverse co curricular

program to provide additional learning opportunities to students who wish to

develop special interests, skills, and talents to a higher level. Involvement in these

activities is voluntary and a privilege. Students choosing to participate take on

extended responsibilities as representatives of their school and community. These

extended responsibilities justify holding students who choose to participate in the

co curricular program to a higher standard of conduct as a condition of

participation. Accordingly, students who choose to participate in the co curricular

program are responsible for behaving in accordance with this Code of conduct.

Purpose

All District 214 students are expected to comply with the rules and regulations of

the school and school district, observe good order, and conduct themselves in a

manner that will bring credit and honor to themselves, their school, and the school

district. This code defines the specific rules that must be followed by all students

involved in co curricular activities as well as defines the consequences for those

students who violate these rules, and establishes procedures that will ensure fair

and consistent enforcement of the Code.

Procedures

The following rules apply to the "school-related conduct" of all students involved

in co curricular activities, on and off campus, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,

all year. "School-related conduct" is any conduct, on or off campus, that has a

direct and immediate effect on the discipline or general welfare of the school or

affects the reputation of the school.

Violations of the Co curricular Code are limited to incidents verified by:

District 214 staff;

A law enforcement agency(ies); and/or

Admission of guilt.



Direct reports from law enforcement agencies of possible illegal activity will be

investigated. Anonymous or secondhand reports of possible violations generally

will not be investigated absent substantial confirming information.

A code violation is verified if, by the evidence available, it appears more likely

than not that a Code violation has occurred.

Violations of the Co curricular Code that are not documented within 90 days of

their occurrence are not subject to the provisions of the Code.

Incidents reported in other ways, not verified, and/or after 90 days are not code

violations but may be reported to the student and his/her parent(s)/guardians.

A. General Rules

Students may be suspended from participation in co curricular activities for

misconduct including but not limited to the following:

1. inflicting or attempting to inflict harm upon any person or property;

2. illegal acts;

(Note: School districts are not bound to the legal standards of proof required in

courts of law when administering the Co curricular Code. Rather than "proof

beyond a reasonable doubt," the district need only ensure that students properly be

considered in violation of the Code before a consequence is imposed. The district

meets this standard in a fair and consistent manner by limiting violations to those

situations in which it appears more likely than not that the misconduct occurred.)

3. insubordination: flagrant or persistent disrespect; or deliberate attempts to

antagonize, harass, bully, haze, and/or intimidate others;

4. *possession, sale, delivery, use or being under the influence of any controlled

substance or the possession, sale or delivery of "look alikes;"

5. being present where others are, in violation of this code, in possession, selling,

delivering, using, or under the influence of any controlled substance;

6. *possession of weapons or "look-alike's;

7. vandalism or malicious mischief;

8. mob action and/or demonstrations which substantially disrupt the co curricular or

instructional program.

9. representation or participation in a gang or gang-like activity. Representation is

any display of a symbol(s) that may be identified with a gang or gang-like

activity; and

10. abuse of transportation privileges.

*Possession means having any knowledge of, and any control over, an item.

Control includes, but is not limited to, having access to an item in a school locker,

personal effects, a vehicle, or other place where the item is located. It is not

necessary that a student intend to control the item. A student may acquire



knowledge of an item visually, by being told about the item, or through other

sensory perception. A student's knowledge will be determined based on the

surrounding circumstances, not just the student's statements. For example,

"forgetting" that an item is in one's locker, personal effects, or vehicle does not

constitute lack of knowledge. Also, for example, coming onto school grounds or

to a school-sponsored event in a vehicle which the student knows contains an item

constitutes possession of that item, even if the vehicle or the item is not the

student's.

B. Coaches/Directors/Sponsors Rules

In addition to the general rules listed above, coaches/directors/sponsors, in

collaboration with the assistant principal for student activities, may establish rules

specific to their activity. Such rules may not exceed the provision of this code.

These rules must be distributed and explained to all students and parents by the

coaches/directors/sponsors at the beginning of a student's participation in the

activity and annually thereafter. They will also be filed with the assistant principal

for student activities.

Coaches/Directors/Sponsors will consistently and fairly enforce their activity-

specific rules and will inform students, parents, and the assistant principal for

student activities of any major or repeated violations. Consequences arising from

violation of activity-specific rules may be appealed to the assistant principal for

student activities.

C. Cumulative Violations

Violations of the Co curricular Code accumulate throughout a student's high

school career beginning with his/her first participation in co curricular activities

and ending with graduation.

D. Consequences

From first violation to third violation, the intention of the consequences for

violating the Co curricular Code shifts from problem awareness (1st violation), to

an emphasis on rehabilitation (2nd violation), to significant punishment (3rd

violation). While the consequences for Code violations are described below, the

administration may, in it's discretion, impose additional or more severe

consequences for serious Code violations.

Violations

1. First Violation

A student may be suspended from all participation in each of the co curricular

activities in which he/she is involved at the time of the violation. The assistant

principal for student activities shall have discretion to determine the date(s),

duration, and nature of all suspensions.



Absent circumstances justifying more severe consequences, the suspension will

last no longer than for 25% of the total number of contests/performances involved

in each of the co curricular activities in which the student is participating.

A student involved in an activity with no contests/performances or less than four

contests/performances shall be assigned an appropriate consequence by the

assistant principal for student activities.

If the violation is related to the possession, sale, or use of a controlled substance,

the student will be referred to student services.

A student not involved in co curricular activities at the time of violation will be

assigned a consequence beginning upon his/her next involvement in a co

curricular activity. A student may not become involved in a new co curricular

activity solely to serve the assigned consequence. The assistant principal for

student activities may prevent a student from doing so by assigning a consequence

to be served during the student's next involvement in his/her regular activity or

activities.

2. Second Violation

Students will be suspended from all participation in co curricular activities for one

calendar year. After a full season suspension from all participation in co curricular

activities, the student may petition the school administration for reinstatement in

the co curricular program.

3. Third Violation

Students will be suspended from any further participation in co curricular

activities for the remainder of the student's high school career. After one calendar

year of suspension, a student may petition to the administration for reinstatement

in the co curricular program.

The assistant principal for student activities, in collaboration with the involved

athletic director, coordinator, coach, and/or sponsor, will determine whether or

not a student may practice/rehearse during the suspension period. Under no

circumstances will a student be permitted to dress in uniform, compete, or

perform while suspended.

E. Enforcement and Review

The Co curricular Code is administered by each school's assistant principal for

student activities. Only the assistant principal for student activities, an associate

principal, or the principal (or his/her designee) are authorized to suspend students

from the co curricular program for violation of the Co curricular Code.

The following procedure will be utilized in enforcing the Co curricular Code:

The student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) will be informed of the

misconduct at issue. If no disciplinary action is taken, all enforcement

procedures are terminated.

The student will be given an opportunity to tell his/her side of the story; and



The assistant principal for student activities will determine the consequence as

provided by this Code and will inform the student and his/her

parent(s)/guardian(s).

The student or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) may request review of the Code

violation and the assigned consequences within five school days after the day

consequences are issued. This request must be addressed to the principal in

writing and must state the reasons that a review should be granted.

Based upon the reason stated in the written request and all information available

at the time, the principal (or his/her designee) will determine whether further

review of the Code violation and assigned consequences is proper. The principal

may determine that no further review is necessary.

After the principal (or his/her designee) takes action on the requested review, the

student or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) may, within five school days, request in

writing that the superintendent (or his/her designee) review the Code violation

and assigned consequences. Review beyond the school principal is allowed, if and

only if, relevant information is available that was not known at the time of the

original ruling or at the time of the principal's review. The written request must be

addressed to the superintendent and must articulate the reasons that review should

be granted.

Based upon the reasons in the written request, the superintendent (or his/her

designee) will determine whether further review is proper. The determination of

the superintendent (or his/her designee) shall be final.

The assigned consequences for the Code violation are in effect during any request

for review.

F. Overnight Activities

The High School District 214 overnight activities policy is in effect for all

overnight activities. Coaches/Directors/Sponsors will review this policy with each

student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) before departure. A student's

participation in subsequent overnight activities may be affected by a violation of

the Co curricular Code.

G. HIS Activities Regulations

A student who participates in co curricular activities is subject to all applicable

Illinois High School Association By-Laws, Policies, and Rules.

H. School Rules, District Policies and the Law

The consequences for violating this Code are separate from and in addition to

those assigned for violating school rules, school district policies, and the law.

Furthermore, this code in no way limits the authority of the administration or

Board of Education to provide other or additional consequences in accord with

school rules and district policies.



I. Distribution of the Code

The Co curricular Code is distributed annually to all students who choose to

participate in co curricular activities. It will also be published in the district's

Parent-Student Handbook, the Student Activities Handbook, and/or each school's

Student Handbook. Students are encouraged to discuss any questions regarding

the code with their coaches/directors/sponsors or the assistant principal for student

activities.

J. Voluntary Admission

The following provision may be used only once and on a first offense by any

student during his/her high school career.

If a student seeks out a coach or sponsor to admit having a substance abuse

problem, the student will be referred to an appropriate representative of the

Student Services Program to complete an assistance program. While the student

will receive a Code violation under such circumstances, suspension from

participation in co curricular activities may be held in abeyance upon agreement

of the coach/director/sponsor and assistant principal for student activities.

A student's suspension will be waived upon completion of the assistance program.

A student who does not successfully complete the assistance program will be

required to serve the full suspension.

K. Suspension from School

A student suspended from school shall be ineligible to attend or participate in any

co curricular activities during the period of suspension.

District 214 complies with the provisions of Title IX, i.e.: "No person in the

United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, or

denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational

program or activity receiving federal aid."



Band Speak

A few of the terms you’ll need to talk like a seasoned band pro:

A

Alumni – Former band students

or parents of former band

students who are excellent

targets for fundraising.

Auxiliaries – Non-

instrumentalists who march

and dance with the band

carrying flags, props, etc. See

Color Guard.

B

Band Director – The Prospect

High School music/band

teacher, Chris Barnum.

Band-O-Rama – The final

performance of the marching

band season (unless the

football team does really,

really well) for parents and

band supporters. Held in the

Prospect Field House, it

includes an awards ceremony

for seniors, a slide show

covering the year’s highlights

and lots of hugs.

Band Booster – A person who

has a Knights cling on their

car back window, one or

more pieces of band clothing

and more candy bars than

they should. Membership is

$25/family per year.

Bands of America – A national

organization which sponsors

really prestigious regional

and national band contests

and camps. Typically referred

to as BOA.

Battery – The marching

percussion, usually snare

drums, tenor drums, bass

drums and cymbals. Also

called the drum line.

C

Cadence – A rhythm, usually a

drumbeat, played while the

band marches onto or off a

marching field in the hope of

keeping them together and in

step.

Call – The time that marching

band members are expected

to assemble. The call is

always some time before the

performance. When the call

is at 5:45am band members

are really expected to show

up and be ready to go at

5:45am. Honest.

Chair – Ranking of band members

in the same section. Band

members typically audition for

chair placements.

Chairperson – Head of a

service committee or

fundraiser.

Chaperone – The adults who

maintain peace, order and

sanity when on band trips.

Chart – A grid with points on it

that indicates a band

member’s position in a

marching formation. Each

chart has its own number of

counts. A musical number

within the band show consists

of a series of charts. Shows

with lots of charts have lots

of formations.



Chevron – A patch Marching

Knights get for participating

in the marching band.

Knights get a chevron for

each year they are members

typically around Band-a-

Rama time.

Color Guard – Members of the

marching band use dance

moves, flags and other props

to add visual highlights to the

music and marching.

Concert Band – The

developmental band at

Prospect High School. All

band members who are not

auditioned into Symphonic

Band participate in Concert

Band during Concert Season.

Concert Season – Roughly

December through May.

Concert Band Festival – Once

a year, District 214 plans an

evening performance for

three of its High School

Concert Bands. The

performance location rotates

between schools. A guest

conductor works with each of

the bands the week before

performance night and

conducts a musical number

with each band.

Covering Down – A technique

used by band members to

keep their lines straight – or

at least sort of straight –

when marching

D

Day of Knights – The dog-and-

pony show showing the

progress of the band held at

or near the end of Summer

Band Camp.

Drum Corps International – A

national organization which

sponsors summer marching

contests for valve bugle and

drum corps of players for

high school/college age

players. Typically referred to

as DCI, these groups

pioneered the modern style of

show marching.

Drum Corps Midwest – An

organization of corps from

the Midwest that competes at

Midwestern locations. Also

referred to as DCM.

Drums, Tenor – Set of 4 or 5

single head tuned marching

drums carried and played by

a single player. They used to

be called quads.

Double – When two students

share a position on the drill

chart. Freshmen are typically

assigned as doubles. You

know you are a double when

your chart number ends in .5.

Dr. Beat – The infuriating

electronic device that

indicates beats at a set rate

per minute used during

practice. The band director

will typically call out ―Set the

Doctor at 144‖ to indicate the

number of beats.

Drum Captain – The student

leader of the drum-line

responsible for keeping the

drum-line in a working order.

Drum Major – A student on-

field director for the band. A

student must audition for the

role. There are typically two

Drum Majors for the year.



E

Executive Board – Within the

Band Boosters, consists of

the six elected officers:

President, two Vice-

Presidents, Treasurer,

Recording Secretary and

Corresponding Secretary.

F

Flags – Both the large pieces of

colored cloth on poles waved

by the color guard and the

members of the color guard

who wave them.

Fundraising – The art and

science of transferring any

amount of money from any

legal outside source to the

Band coffers.

H

Half-time – The most interesting

part of a football game. The

Marching Knights perform at

half-time for all home

football games.

Head – The part of a drum you

hit to make a sound. Also the

fleshy part of a band member

that goes inside the hat.

K

Knight of Champions – The

band competition held at

Prospect High School, hosted

by the Prospect Band Boosters.

This is the Band Booster’s

single largest fundraising event.

Knightline – The nickname for

the Marching Knight’s

battery (drum line).

L

Lead Chaperone – The

chaperone responsible for

coordinating chaperones

when on a trip.

Leadership Class – Leadership

training which is required for

student section leaders and

squad leaders such as Woods,

Winds, Drums, Brass, and

Color Guard for drills.

Usually held one day before

Summer Band Camp.

Little Brother/Sister – This is a

section-dependent upper

classmate who takes on an

under classmate with a

mentoring relationship.

M

Marching Season – This

begins the end of August

until mid- to late October

(unless the football team

continues to do great, then till

mid- to late November).

Mellophone – An alto horn

wrapped like a French horn

having piston valves and

fingered with the right hand.

Also, the coolest instrument

in the band, looks and plays

like an oversized trumpet.

Metronome – A tool that

indicates beats at a set rate

per minute. The Dr. Beat is a

metronome. Also the name of

the stadium where the

Minnesota Twins play

baseball.



N

Nationals – This is another

name for BOA Grand

Nationals.

Nominating Committee – The

committee that is charged

with finding candidates to run

for the executive offices that

will be vacated in June by the

retiring officers.

P

Parade Practice – Marching in

the streets to practice parade

formations. The neighbors

around Prospect really love

parade practice.

Pep Band – The band plays at

fall and winter sports to help

raise and support school

spirit. There are two squads

to the Pep Band (A & B)

giving the Band Director

choices to use one or both

squads at one time.

Pit – The stationary percussion

instruments within the band,

typically located center front

of the field show. The Pit is

part of the Battery.

Plume – That fragile feather-like

thing worn on uniform hats.

PMK – Prospect Marching

Knights

R

Regionals – Preliminary BOA

competitions at various city

locations.

Rehearsal – This is a time

period set aside to rehearse.

Rifles – Both the (typically)

wooden props somewhat in

the shape of rifles juggled by

the members of the color

guard and members of the

color guard who juggle them.

Roster – A listing of a band’s

members.

S

Section – A grouping of like

instruments as in ―the

trumpet section.‖

Section Leaders – Student

leaders of a section who

manage the players in the

section and assist with

musical and drill training.

Solo and Ensemble Contest –

In the early part of the

calendar year each Concert

and Symphonic band student

performs a solo and group

musical piece in front of a

judge. This gives the band

member an idea on how well

they are progressing.

Summer Band Camp – That

fun-in-the-sun dedicated to

learning the show for the

upcoming year made up of

two sessions: the first, two

weeks (or so) before the 4th

of July; the second, two

weeks (or so) just before

school starts in August.

Student Accounts – Band

booster-maintained accounts

for each band member where

funds for each member’s

individual fundraising efforts

are kept before being ―spent‖

on fees, trips and other band

expenses.



Symphonic Band – The honor

band at Prospect High

School. Members must pass

an audition to be part of the

Symphonic Band. Symphonic

Band practices and performs

during concert season.

Symphonic Band Festival –

Once a year, District 214

plans an evening

performance for three

Symphonic Bands from the

district. The performance

location rotates between

schools. A guest conductor

works with each of the bands

the week before performance

night and conducts a musical

number with each band.

T

Transportation – Loading and

moving uniforms, large

instruments, color guard

accessories, marching

scenery and so on from point

A (like Prospect High

School) to point B (like

DeKalb or any other venue).

What’s worse –

transportation needs to return

from point B back to point A.

Theme t-shirt – A t-shirt

designed for the Marching

Band’s show for the year.

There is a theme t-shirt for

each year and this becomes

the ―band‖ shirt worn when

the Marching Band performs

outside of Uniform (like

during the Homecoming

parade).

W

Warm-up – Light playing on

instruments before a

performance to ready lip

muscles and (literally) warm

the horns.



Prospect High School Endowment for the Performing Arts

With your membership in the Prospect High School Endowment for the

Performing Arts, Prospect High School can continue to enhance the student

experience by meeting needs for the benefit of the students and programs of the

performing arts: band, choir, dance, orchestra and theater. These funds are in

addition to the annual budget available from Township High School District 214

and funds raised by booster organizations.

Your donation will allow Prospect High School to continue offering a wide range

of opportunities for all students by providing scholarships for performing

camps/clinics and private lessons and by providing for capital expenditures such

as instruments, costumes, transportation and sound equipment.

Your support affirms the excellent team building, cognitive and physical skills,

confidence and poise that students develop by participating in the arts. And,

perhaps most importantly, these students discover new ways to appreciate and

interpret the experiences and emotions of life.

Because of their experiences, we believe these students are better equipped to

become motivated, well rounded decision makers as adults.

Recognizing the benefits derived by thousands of young people through their

participation in the performing arts program at Prospect High School, a group of

parents and friends decided to establish the Endowment for the Performing Arts.

Early in the year 2000, the Endowment was officially incorporated as a committee

of the Township High School Community Education Foundation, which the

Board of Education created in 1985 to raise funds to enrich the lifelong learning

programs throughout the District 214 community.

As a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(C)(3) organization, all contributions to the

Foundation on behalf of the Endowment are tax deductible in accordance with the

laws established by the IRS. In exchange for administrative and technical support,

the Foundation will receive 10 percent of the monies raised for the Endowment.

We invite you to contribute to the fund and to attend the fine performances given

by the students at Prospect High School.

Community Education Foundation

2121 South Goebbert Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Phone: 847/718-7708

Fax: 847/718-7915



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