JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

MARCHING BAND HANDBOOK

2018 – 2019

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter …………………………….…...…… 3

Organizational Philosophy & Goals ………………. 4

Attendance Policy ………………………………...…. 4

Behavior Policy & Code of Conduct ……….…….... 5-6

Backpacks & Water Jugs…….....……………….……. 7

Student Leaders …………………………….…...…… 7

Color Guard ……………………….…………...…….. 8

Performance Policy …….……………………...…….. 8

Travel & Transportation ………………….....….…... 8

Trips ……………………………………....…...……… 8-9

Medical Information ……………………….……...… 9

Intensive Week …………………………..….……...... 9

Community Preview Night ………..…..………….... 9

Band Boosters …………………………..….….……... 10

Activity Fee …………………………...…………….... 10

Fundraising …………………………...…….….…….. 11

Instrument Care & Maintenance ……………………12

Band Uniform ………………………...…………….... 12-14

Band Jackets …………………………...…….……….. 14

Band Notes …………………………...……….…….... 14

Website …………………………………………....….. 14

Accomplishments …………………………………… 15

Fees Summary Sheet ………………..………...…….. 16

“Remind” Instructions ……………………………… 17

CHARMS Instructions ……………………...………. 18-19

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

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

The2018-2019MarchingBandseasonisnowunderway!Nextweektheprocessoflearning

the2018competitiveshowwillbegin!Pleasetakeacloselookatthesummerandfallschedule.

ParticipationinscheduledrehearsalsISREQUIREDofallbandstudentswhowillbeapartofthe

MarchingBand.Exceptionswillbeexplainedinthefollowingpacketofinformation,alongwithother

necessaryinformationaboutthisorganization.

Oursummerprogramwillrunfiveweekswithsomebreakstotrytoaccommodatemostfamily

vacationsandsummercamps.Staffmembersandsectionleadersmayalsoholdextrameetingsfor

additionalhelpwithmarching,musicorroutines.Theseadditionalrehearsalsarealsorequired.

AllstudentsareexpectedtoreportEARLYandbereadytogowithallnecessaryitemssorehearsals

canbeginONTIME.

Wewillmakeeveryefforttoadheretotheenclosedschedule.PLEASEPLANAPPOINTMENTS

ANDOTHERCOMMITMENTSAROUNDTHISSCHEDULE.If,forsomereason,weneedtochangea

rehearsalorperformancewewillinformyouwithasmuchadvancednoticeaspossible,althoughthis

ishighlyunlikely.

Wehadaverysuccessfulseasonlastyear!Thestaffislookingforwardtopickingupwherewe

leftoffandmakingthisyear’sbandevenbetter!

Sincerely,MeghanMurray DirectorofBands JamestownHighSchool

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ORGANIZATIONALPHILOSOPHYANDGOALSThegoalofthemarchingbandprogramintheJamestownCitySchoolDistrictistoprovideeverychildwith authenticmusical, social, and intellectual experiences, the purpose of which is to enrich eachstudent’slifeandhelpthemgrowintopeopleofintegritywithsocialandculturalawareness.

ATTENDANCE&PARTICIPATIONPOLICYAttendanceisrequiredatallrehearsalsandperformances,includingtheHolidayParade(December)andtheMemorialDayParade(May).MarchingBandisagroupactivityandallstudentsaredependentontheentiregroupforsoundaswellasmarchingform.Ifsomeoneisnotthere,otherscannotdotheirjobproperly.Beingabsentdoesnotonlyhurtoneperson,ithurtstheentiregroup.The following are considered excused absences from a band practice. Asmuch advance notice aspossibleisappreciated.Mrs.MurrayMUSTbeinformedofanabsenceBEFOREitoccurswithahand-writtennotefromtheparent.

1. Deathorsevereinjurytoafamilymember2. Illnessofthestudent(doctor’snoterequired)3. Mrs.Murraywillevaluateallothercircumstancesatthetimetheyoccur.

*Allperformancesarerequired.IfthereisanemergencythatdaycontactMrs.Murraydirectly.

*IFYOUAREINSCHOOLYOUAREEXPECTEDTOBEATPRACTICE!

*All members of the wind and percussion sections of the Marching Band must be enrolled inSymphonicBandorConcertBand. 8thgrademembersmustbeenrolledintheirmiddleschoolbandprogram.ENFORCEMENTIt isthephilosophyoftheJHSMarchingBandstaffthatenforcementoftheattendancepolicyshouldpromotefairness,accountability,andtheacquisitionofskillsmissedduringanyabsence.Therefore,ifastudentislateormissesapracticetheymaybeaskedtocomeinforextratimeoutsideoftheregularrehearsalschedule.Thismaymeancominginearlyorstayinglate,butcouldalsomeancominginonadaywhenthereisnorehearsalscheduledtoworkwithastaffmembertomakeupwhattheymissed.This is not intended to be a punishment but rather to help teach accountability, responsibility,punctuality,aswellasfurthereachstudent’seducation.

THEFOLLOWINGISTHEPROCEDUREREGARDINGUNEXCUSEDABSENCES:

1stUnexcusedAbsence = Callhometoparents2ndUnexcusedAbsence = ParentConference3rdUnexcusedAbsence = Removalfromtheorganization

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BEHAVIORPOLICYBand members are expected to follow all Jamestown Public School policies regarding appropriatestudent behavior and code of conduct. Violation of the followingwill be handled through existingschoolpolicy:publicdisplaysofaffection,classcut,destructionofschoolproperty,disrespect,drugs,alcohol, fighting, gambling, knives or weapons, profanity, sexual harassment, smokeless tobacco,smoking, and stealing. In the event that existing school policy does not cover a negative studentbehavior,thebanddirectorandstaffwillevaluatebehaviorandappropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbedetermined based upon the severity of the incident and its impact on the band. Based upon theseverityoftheincident,appropriateschoolofficialswillbenotified. Disciplinemayincludeaparentmeetingwith the student anddirectorand/or removinga student fromoneormoreperformances,exclusion from trips or dismissal from the band program. If a student’s conduct during a bandfunctionorotherwiseresultsinthestudentreceivingOSS,thatstudentmayberemovedfromMarchingBandforuptoonefullcalendaryear.

CODEOFCONDUCT1) MembersoftheJHSMarchingBandareexpectedtorepresenttheorganizationinthebestwaypossibleATALLTIMES,inandoutofrehearsal&school.Infractionsofourcodeofconductinclude,butarenotlimitedto,negativeinteractionswithotherstudents,bullying,andcyberbullying.Thedirector and school principalwill investigate and evaluate any instances of allegedmisconduct andappropriateconsequenceswillbehandedout.Iftheinstanceprovestogoagainstthecodeofconductforourmemberstheinvolvedperson(s)maybesuspendedorremovedfromtheorganization.2) The Jamestown Public Schools recognize that the use of certain substances such as tobacco,including chewing tobacco and snuff, alcohol, and other drugs is a significant health problem andillegal for many adolescents. This can have negative effects on behavior, learning, and the totaldevelopmentofeachindividual,whichincludesone’sphysicalandmentalabilities.Therefore,itisthephilosophy of the Jamestown Public School District to forbid any student participating in the JHSMarchingBandtouse,possess,sell,orotherwisedistributethesesubstances,orrelatedparaphernalia.This code is in effect eachmarching season -24hoursperday, sevendaysaweek, onandoff schoolproperty.

DuringtheseasonofpracticeaparticipatingMarchingBandmembershallnot:1. use,possess,orselltobacco(whichincludeschewingtobaccoandsnuff).2. use,possess,orsellabeveragecontainingalcohol.3. use,possess,orsellacontrolledsubstance.4. remain in theunauthorizedpresenceof alcohol, tobacco, orother controlled

substances.

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NOTE: It isnotaviolation fora student tousea legallydefineddrugspecificallyprescribedby thestudent’sowndoctor.Witness credibility in this process is highly valued. Reports of alleged violations coming from theindividualslistedbelow(a)-(c)havingpersonallywitnessedtheviolationwillbeinvestigated.

(a)Anydistrictemployee(b)Anylawenforcementofficer*oragency*,or(c)Aparent/legalguardianofthestudentinvolved*In such casesMrs.Murraywill take immediate action, removing the student fromallbandactivities.Parentswillbenotifiedverballyuponsuchactionandinwritingwithin3daysatwhichpointtheparentsmayrequestaconference.ThisdecisioncanonlybeoverturnedbythePrincipalorSuperintendent.

If a student or other person not mentioned above who witnessed the incident brings accusationsagainstastudent,thesituationwillbeaddressedinthefollowingmanner:

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

MarchingBandmemberwillcontinuetoparticipateasafullmemberoftheband.(b) ThesereportswillbeconsideredbytheMarchingBanddirector,staffmembersand

schoolprincipal,ifnecessary.(c) Theywilldetermineiftheallegedviolationhasvalidity.(d) The Marching Band director and/or principal will confront the student on the

allegedviolation.Ifthestudentagreeswiththeallegedviolation,theactionsstatedinthishandbookwillapply. Ifthestudentstatesthattheallegedviolationisfalse,the principal and Marching Band director will investigate the accusations anddetermineifthereissufficientjustificationfordisciplinaryactions.

ENFORCEMENTAnyviolationofeithertheBehaviorPolicyorCodeofConductisconsideredConductUnbecomingofaBandMember.TheMarchingBanddirectorwillassesseachcase.Disciplinaryactionwillbetakenimmediatelyandmayincludesuspensionfromcompetitionsorremovalfromtheorganization.Inthecaseofasuspension,thestudentmustcontinuetoparticipateinallbandrehearsalsandmusttravelwiththebandtoallcompetitionsandperformances.Allfeesassociatedwiththeorganizationwillstillapply.

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REHEARSALEXPECTATIONS–BACKPACKS&WATERJUGSStudentswillberesponsibleforhavingabackpackdedicatedtomarchingband.Thisbackpackwillcontainallofthematerialsneededforeachrehearsalandfortraveling.JHSMarchingBandbackpackscanbepurchasedfor$27(seeFormpacket).Thisbackpackmustbebroughttoeveryrehearsalandoneverytrip.Theymustbeusedonlyformarchingbandandmustcontain:

MusicBinder DrillBook Pencils(multiple) ValveOil/ExtraReedsPolishingCloth(brass) Sunscreen MarchingShoes/ShoeBag BlackSocks(extra)Sweatshirt/Jacket WaterJug

Squadleadersandstaffwillcheckbackpacksregularly.

EverystudentwillalsoberesponsibleforbringingawaterjugtoEVERYpracticeandonEVERYtrip.Itisextremelyimportantforthestudentstostayhydrated.Theirwaterjugmustholdbetween0.5gallonand1gallonofwater.

STUDENTLEADERS

Upperclassmenplayamajorrole inthesuccessofourprogram. LeadershippositionsincludeDrumMajors, Squad Leaders and Rehearsal Coordinators. These, as well as all upperclassmen, are thestudentswhohave themostknowledgeandexperience andare instructed to share this experiencewiththeotherstudentsinapositiveandencouragingway.Allstudentsholdingaleadershippositionareselectedthroughanauditionprocess.DrumMajorsCarleyWestphalDylanLydell

RehearsalCoordinatorsJoshMcEntireCourtneyGreyFluteJusticeEdens

Clarinet/SaxophonesEllenCrossNatalieCarlsonTrumpet/MellophoneCalebKindbergLowBrassAbbeyNordwall

PitRyanCorey

DrumlineAdenClarkColorGuardRachelBertoliniAutumnOsborneBrookeSoldano

Thesestudentsareheretohelp!

Pleasecontactthemifyouhaveanyquestionsorifyouneedassistance!

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COLORGUARD The color guard is an important visual aspect of the Marching Band. Color guard members are fullmembersoftheMarchingBand.TheymustmeetallrequirementsandareaffordedallprivilegesrelatedtotheMarchingBand.StudentswhoplayaninstrumentinmiddleschoolorhighschoolbandareexpectedtoplaythatinstrumentiftheychoosetobeinMarchingBand. However,theyaremorethanwelcometoparticipateinWinterGuard.Someexceptionscanbemadeatthedirector’sdiscretion.*ParticipationinColorGuardisarequirementforparticipationintheExpressWinterGuard.

PERFORMANCEPOLICY

Studentsmaybeaskedtositoutofaperformanceforanyofthefollowingreasons:

1. Wearingtheuniforminaninappropriatemanner.2. Theuniformlooksunkempt,stainedorwrinkledduetopoorcare.3. Shoesarenotproperlycleaned&polished.4. Longhairisnotproperlybraided/pinnedforthebandhat.5. Failuretoremovealljewelry.6. Notproficientwiththeirmusic/drill/routines.7. Behaviorinfractions.8. Donothavetheirinstrument/equipment.9. Chewinggum.11. Failuretocompleteandreturnallnecessaryforms.12. Unpreparedduetoextendedabsence.13. Unexcusedabsences.

TRAVELANDTRANSPORTATION Studentsareexpectedtotravelwiththebandtoandfromallactivities.Allowingstudentstotraveltoor fromeventswithparentsopens toomanypossibilities forerror. As thesafetyofstudents isourprimaryconcernwecannotallowthemalternatetravelopportunities.

SPECIALTRIPSOneoftheprivilegesofbeingintheJamestownHighSchoolRedRaiderMarchingBandrevolvesaroundour travel opportunities. While many organizations dream about taking trips together we are in apositiontomakethesedreamscometrue.Itservesaspositivetestimonytotheworkethicofourbandmembers,andisoneoftheprivilegesweenjoyasagroup.Weareenjoyingthe fruitsof the laborseededbyyourolderpeers. Traditionally,bandmembershaveserved as positive reflections of our school and community while traveling. Our future bands arecountingonyoutopassonthatsameheritageso theywillhaveasimilarkindof learningopportunityduringtheirhighschoolcareers.Inatravelsituation,thereareoccasionswhereimmediatedisciplinaryactionwouldinhibittheabilityofthedirectorstoprovideasafeandprofitableexperiencefortheentiregroup.Shouldthisoccasionarise,

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wewillaskthoseinquestiontoreturnhomeattheparent/legalguardian’sexpense,andtheproblemwillbeaddressedimmediatelyfollowingthetrip.

MEDICALMarchingBand is an extremelyphysical activity. Students are strongly encouraged tohaveaphysicalexaminationbeforeparticipation. All studentsmusthavea completedmedicalhistoryandemergencymedicalreleaseformonfilebeforetheywillbepermittedonanybandtrips.Students that have anymedical conditions (i.e. heart, breathing, or joint problems) thatwouldrestrict theirability to safelyparticipate inall aspectsof thebandprogramwillbe required tohave a physical and provide a doctor’s release before they can be included in rehearsals orperformances.

INTENSIVEWEEKIntensiveWeek is just that – intensive! It isduring thisweek that theband learns themajorityof thecompetitiveshow.Inadditiontotheshowmusic,marchingtechniquesanddrillsarepolished.Oncethatweek is over, our competitive season begins! Every session of every day of Intensive Week isMANDATORYforallstudents.INTENSIVEWEEKCHECKLIST

1. Dress for theweather! Bring rain gear if necessary. School dress code applies – no low-cut/straplesstanktopsorshortshortspermitted.

2. Students should wear socks and tennis shoes with laces. SHOES WITHOUT LACES,SANDALS,FLIPFLOP,BACKLESS,OROPENTOEDSHOESARENOTPERMITTED.

3. Avoidperfume,hairspray,handlotions,creams,etc.4. Usesunscreen!!Bringabottleandreapplythroughouttheday!5. Bringatleasta½gallonthermosofcoolwaterlabeledwithyourname.Therewillbe

frequentwaterbreaks.Hatswillbepermittediftheweatherrequiresthemandiftheyarewornappropriately.HatswillNOTbepermittedinsideorintheevening.

COMMUNITYPREVIEWNIGHTThursday,August23th

The Community Preview Night is held on Thursday night of Intensive Week. It is the premiereperformance featuring theMarching Band’s competitive show. Also included is the family picnic andparentmeeting.

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BANDBOOSTERORGANIZATIONAs the parent of a student in the marching band, you are a Band Booster! The Band BoosterorganizationisasupportgroupfortheJamestownHighSchoolMarchingBand.Itsprimaryfunctionistohelporganizeandimplementprogramsthatsupplementandenhancethebandexperiencebeyondwhattheschooldistrictcanprovide. Ifyouwouldliketobemoreinvolved(i.e.chairaneventorbecomeanofficer),pleasecontactMrs.Murray.

ACTIVITYFEETheexpenseforparticipatinginmarchingbandis$175.Thisfeecoverseverythingyourchildwillneed

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

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

admissiontoChampionshipstoperformandwatch,allmealsandabreakfastbanquet.Thismaybepaid

upfrontoryoumaypayaccordingtothissuggestedschedule:

ActivityFeePaymentSchedule

Monday,June11 - $75Monday,July9 - $50(anyfeespaidafterthisdatearenon-refundable)Monday,August20 - $50

Total = $175Allfees(includingfundraisingmoney)mustbepaidinfullBEFOREourtriptoSyracuseonOctober28th.PleasemakeallcheckspayabletoJHSBand.AnyfeespaidafterJULY9THarenon-refundable.

NO childwill be excluded from participating because of financial reasons. If there are financial

issues,pleasespeakwithMrs.Murray immediatelysoalternatearrangementscanbemadeearlyon in

theseason.AllfeesmustbeinBEFOREourtriptoSyracuseonOctober28th.

A$15BANKFEEWILLBEAPPLIEDTOANYRETURNEDCHECKS.

NOCHECKSWILLBEACCEPTEDAFTEROCTOBER1ST.CASHONLY.

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FUNDRAISINGMembers of the JHSMarching Band are required to participate in various fundraisers throughout theseason.Thesearelistedbelow.Ittakesagreatdealoffinancialsupporttomaintainanorganizationsuchasthis!AllfundraisingmoneymustbepaidinfullbeforeweleaveforSyracuseonOctober28th.

ANNUALFUNDRAISERS1. CandyBarSale(1box;optoutis$50)

2. CarWashes(optoutis$30)

3. TagDays(nooptoutavailable)

4. FallFestivalofBands

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

EXTRAFUNDRAISINGAllbandmembersarerequired toparticipate in the fundraisers listedabove. IfyourchildgoesaboveandbeyondwhatisexpectedtheycanearnmoneytowardstheiraccounttohelppaytheActivityFee.

CandyBars Everyadditionalboxsold=$40CarWashes Everyadditionalshift=$10TagDays Everyadditionalshift=$15

OPTIONALFUNDRAISERAnoptional fundraiserwillbeoffered toallow for students to raisemoney towards theirActivityFee.Thisfundraiserincludescookiedough,Zap-A-Snackpizzas,cheesecakes,giftsandmore.ANYPROFITSACQUIREDBEYONDTHEREQUIREDFEEWILLBECONSIDEREDADONATIONTOTHEBAND.

NOREFUNDSORACCOUNTCREDITSWILLBEGIVENFORPROFITSEARNEDTHROUGHEXTRAFUNDRAISING.

ALLFUNDRAISINGMONEYMUSTBEPAIDBYOCTOBER28TH.

A$15BANKFEEWILLBEAPPLIEDTOALLRETURNEDCHECKS.

NOCHECKSWILLBEACCEPTEDAFTEROCTOBER1ST.CASHONLY.

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INSTRUMENTCARE&MAINTENANCEWhetheryouhaveaschool-ownedinstrumentoryourowneachstudentisresponsibleforthecareandmaintenanceof their instrument. Specific instructionswillbegiven toeach sectionby the staff. If aninstrumentisinneedofrepairbringittotheattentionofastaffmemberBEFOREsendingittotheshop.

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

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

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

blackguardshoes)andtheshowuniform.Theonlyitemsthestudentswillneedtoprovideontheirown

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

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

jacketeverytime.

UniformChecklist:

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

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

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

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

denim!

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TheCoat/Gauntlets:

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

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

TheHat:

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

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

TheGloves:

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

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

3. Glovesshouldalwaysbecleanforaperformance.TheShoes:

1. Shoeswillbeprovided. Thesearereusedeachyear. Ifyouwishtopurchaseanewpair foryourchildtokeepyoumaydosofor$40.

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

ALSO…

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

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

Colorguarduniforminformationwillbecoveredbytheguardstaff.

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

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

BANDNOTESEveryweekMrs.MurraywillsendBandNoteshomewiththestudents.Theseareextremelyimportant

becausetheygive informationregardingwhat’shappeningthatweek, includingrehearsaltimes,report

timesforcompetitions,directionstocompetitions,duedatesandotheritemsoreventscomingup.Please

makesure toaskyourchild for these. During thesummermonths, theywillbehandedoutonMonday

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

postedonthewebsiteforyoutodownload:

www.JHSMarchingBand.com

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

andcompetitionschedule,informationfortheparents,informationaboutourshow,historyoftheband,

competition results andanAlumniPage. If youare analumnusof thebandor color guardpleaseget

onlineandjointheAlumniAssociation!

MAJORACCOMPLISHMENTS

1982,1988FestivalofStates,St.Petersburg,FL

1984,1989,1995Macy’sThanksgivingDayParade,NewYorkCity

1986RoseBowl,PasadenaCA

1991ClassAAANewYorkStateFieldBandConferenceChampions

1992InternationalMusicFestival,Bahamas

2000NorthAmericanMusicFestival,MyrtleBeach,SC

2002MagicMusicDays,WaltDisneyWorld,Orlando,FL

2002LargeSchool2NewYorkStateFieldBandConferenceChampions

2004 FedExOrangeBowl,Miami,FL

2007 CirtusParade,Orlando,FL

2010 St.Patrick’sDayParade,NewYorkCity

2012,2014 Disney’sElectricLightParade,Orlando,FL

2014,2015 LargeSchool2NewYorkStateFieldBandConferenceChampions

2017 St.Patrick’sDayParade,Chicago,IL

Allrulesandregulationswithinthishandbookareatthediscretionofthebanddirector.

All forms are due on

MONDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2018

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JHS Marching Band Fees Summary Sheet

REQUIREDActivityFee…………………….…..…$175Candybars(selling)…………....…...$96(48barsx$2perbar=$96perbox)Candybars(optingout)…..…..…...$50SquadShirt………………………….. $16($18for2xl,3xl)-Ifyoualreadyhaveashirtfromlastyearyoudonotneedtobuyanewone-Itisrecommendedthatyoupurchasetwoshirts

-Colorguardmembersmusthaveasquadshirt,butdonotneed2

OPTIONAL

Backpack……………………………….$27/$37withpersonalization

Shorts…………………………………….$16(S–XL);$18(2XL-4XL)

Shoes…………………………………….$40

BandJacket………………………...…$75CHECKINFORMATION*Pleasewriteseparatechecksforeachitem.*Indicatewhatthecheckisforinthe“Memo”section.*Allmoneyshouldbeturnedinusinganenvelope(availableatallbandrehearsals)anddroppedintothefilingcabinet(locatedoutsideofMrs.Murray’sofficeinthebandroom)*Allchecksshouldbewrittento“JHSBand”.*A$15bankfeewillbeappliedtoallreturnedchecks.

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CHARMS PROGRAM

Charmsisaprogramthatallowsallstudent&familyinformationtobekeptinasecuredatabase.Thissystemhousespersonalinformation(addresses,phonenumbers,emergencycontacts,etc..),aswellasallfinancialinformationforeachstudent.Parentsandstudentcanloginatanytimetocheckthecurrentstatusoftheiraccount*.Itisextremelyimportantthisinfoiscurrentandaccurate.*Financialaccountsareupdatedweekly.IfsomethingdoesnotappearcorrecteitherwaitafewdaysforanupdateoremailMrs.Murray.1) Pullupwebsite: www.charmsoffice.com2) ClickLOGIN(upperrightcorner)3) PARENT/STUDENTS/MEMBERS a.EnterSchoolCode:jamestownhsband b.Clickon“EnterStudent/ParentArea” c.EnterStudentPassword:Thealpha/numericnumberonyourlabel

(frontofthishandbook;i.e.00V3) Onceloggedinyoumustchangeyourpassword.Iwillnothavearecordofthis.It

mustbesomethingyouwillremember!4) Onceyourpasswordischangedandyou’reloggedinyouwillseetheHomepage.From

hereyoumustUPDATEINFO:

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

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

ALLSTUDENTSMUSTLOGINANDCOMPLETE/UPDATETHEIRPERSONALINFORMATIONBYMONDAY,JUNE4TH!