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EAGLE REGIMENT PARENT NIGHT
May 20, 2014-2015 7PM
WHAT IS MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD?
Artistic Athletic Competitive
SECTIONS
Woodwinds Brass Drum Line or Battery Front Ensemble or Pit Color Guard
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Each semester of Marching Band 8080 or Color Guard 8085 provides the opportunity to earn 5 credits of PE
4 Years of Marching Band 8080 satisfies PE requirements and opens up summer school for additional honors or make up classes.
CORPS. VS. SHOW BAND (TRADITIONAL) STYLE
Corps Style Models after Drum Corps International (DCI) Typically use a Front Ensemble or Pit Visually more figurative or abstract and complex Phantom Regiment, SMCHS, MVHS, ASU Marching Band
Show Band (Traditional) Style Geared towards crowd entertainment for
halftime/pregame Typically do not use a front ensemble or pit Visually more literal and often more simplified Ohio State Marching Band and most college bands
EAGLE REGIMENT DATES Summer Sectionals TBD
Rookie Camp July 23-24 9am-12pm
Band Camp (Monday – Friday) July 27-August 7 9:00am-5:00pm
Regular Season Rehearsals (Tuesdays and Thursdays) August 11 – November 17 2:30-6:00pm August 13 – November 20 5:00-8:30pm Fall Camps August 28 (Friday) and September 19
(Saturday)
9:00am-4:00pmOpen House
October 18 10am-2pm
Football Games (Fridays) September 11 vs. Dorsey September 25 vs. Martin Luther King October 9 vs. St. John Bosco October 16 Away vs. Jserra (Tentative) November 6 vs. Mater Dei
Competitions (Saturdays) September 26 @ Aliso Niguel (Tentative) October 3 @ Tesoro HS October 24 @ Rancho Buena Vista HS November 7 @ Chino HS November 15 @ Ramona HS November 21 – Championships TBD
ANTICIPATED CONFLICTS
October 3 – SAT Testing (AM – should not conflict with Tesoro)
October 24 – ACT Testing/Talon Theatre Dress Rehearsal
November 7 – SAT Testing November 21 – Tustin MUN
(Fr./So./Jr./Sr.)
FRESHMAN MUN/BAND OPTIONS
9/26 –SOCOMUN - Required 10/3 – Tesoro Tournament (Band) 10/24 – RBV Tournament (Band) 11/7 – Chino (Band) 11/14 – Ramona (Band) 11/21 – Championships (Band) 12/5 – Mira Costa (MUN) - Optional 1/16 – Mission Viejo (MUN) - Optional 1/23 – Edison Novice (MUN) - Required 2/20 – Laguna Hills (MUN) - Optional 4/23 – Huntington Beach Novice (MUN) – Required
SO/JR/SR MUN/BAND SCHEDULE
9/26 – Aliso Viejo (Band)/SOCOMUN – Optional 10/3 – Tesoro Tournament (Band) 10/17 – Edison Adv. (MUN) - Required 10/24 – RBV Tournament (Band) 11/7 – Vista (Band) 11/14 – Ramona (Band) 11/21 – Championships (Band) 12/5 – Mira Costa (MUN) - Optional 1/16 – Mission Viejo (MUN) - Optional 2/5 – Surf City (MUN) – Required 2/20 – Laguna Hills (MUN) – Sophomore Optional Only 4/TBD – McKenna (MUN) - Optional
BAND CAMP SETS THE FOUNDATION
Mandatory Quality over quantity Setting expectations– rehearsal,
equipment, leadership, performance quality
Rehearsal method, etiquette, procedures
BAND CAMP AND FALL CAMP
Things to bring every day: Athletic shoes (vans and slip-ons are not
athletic shoes) Appropriate athletic clothing (no jeans) Hat – preferably brimmed and breathable Water - Mandatory Sunscreen (30+ spf recommended) Sunglasses Musician’s Ear Plugs (Percussionists
mandatory) Instrument, dot book/drill card,
music in a binder, and positive attitude
SCHEDULE
AM (9am-12pm) Stretches Physical Conditioning Visual Basics and Drill (Coordinates on the
field) PM (1pm-5pm)
Sectionals Full Ensemble Full Ensemble w/Drill 2nd week
FOOD/NUTRITION
Students are dismissed for lunch from approx 12pm-1pm
Sack lunch recommended Students may go off campus California Vehicle Code V C Section 12814.6: Students
within 12 months of earning their provisional license may not transport passengers under 20 years of age unless they are accompanied and supervised by their parent/guardian or a licensed driver 25 years of age or older.
Water breaks will be regularly given throughout the day
PREVIEW NIGHT - AUGUST 7TH
Starting point A demonstration of what has been
learned through the course of band camp.
Introduce the pep music, field show, leadership, staff, and Booster Council
FEESFall Operating Costs
Uniforms $50
Show Design/Music/Rights
$150
Entry Fees $50
Coaching Staff $350
Transportation $150
Miscellaneous $50
Total Base Cost $800
New Members
*Marching/Dance Shoes $40
*Uniform Shirt (Required)
$35
Uniform Polo (optional) $35
*Guard Bag (Color Guard)
$35
Total New Member Cost
$875
FEES CONTINUED
Payment for fees will be available online through the online payment portal beginning in June.
We encourage that fees be paid by band camp given that many expenses fall prior to the start of the season.
FINANCIAL AID
Eagle Regiment will match the financial aid granted by SMCHS
Financial Aid status is verified by the Director and Financial Aid recipients will be anonymous to all families including Booster Council
REHEARSAL POLICIES
All rehearsals are mandatory Students should arrive to rehearsal 15 minutes
prior to prepare equipment and ensure proper starting time
Rehearsals are closed to the public unless permission is granted by the Director
Rehearsals conclude at the Director’s or Coach’s Discretion
Students must properly put away their equipment before leaving
Rehearsal prior to a performance is the Dress Rehearsal. Attendance to this rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform.
PERFORMANCE POLICIES
All performances are mandatory! Parents should not engage students
prior to performances or unless otherwise directed.
Detailed itinerary will be provided 1-2 weeks prior to each performance
ABSENCE POLICY
Excused absences are limited to illness, medical/dental/optometric appointment, legal appearance, attendance at a funeral, illness/death in the immediate family, or participation in another approved school-related activity.
With exception of an emergency, all conflicts must be communicated to the director, coach (if applicable), and section captain in writing at the beginning of the season via Conflict Sheet. All other absences are considered unexcused thus ineligible to make-up.
In the event of an emergency, an email notification should be sent to the director, coach, and section captain ASAP.
PARENT HELP
1. Encourage practicing2. Attending performances 3. Volunteer on a committee and/or
participate in fundraising
VOLUNTEER WORK
TRUCK AND TRAILER DRIVER Drive the ER Truck or tow the ER Trailer to Eagle Regiment and other
program related events. This can include other concerts, spring competitions and community events.
BUS CHAPERONES Supervise and monitor student behavior on the bus. Report any
students who do not meet the behavior standards of the program and coordinate with student leadership in making sure all students are in account.
FOOD/MEALS/NUTRITION Arrange the food, water, and nutrition for any specified events such
as football games, competitions and/or SMCHS Open House.
VOLUNTEER WORK (CONT.)
UNIFORM FITTINGS AND MANAGEMENT Organize and conduct uniform fittings and minor uniform
alterations/cleaning
HISTORIAN/VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY Make sure that all performances have a video and photo record
SPIRIT WEAR/SPIRIT COMMITTEE Organize orders for spirit wear and design locker tags
FUNDRAISING/POINSETTIAS Organize, promote and process orders for all fundraising
activities
VOLUNTEER WORK (CONT.)
SENIOR NIGHT
PROPS AND EQUIPMENT Transport equipment/props to performance venues and
checkpoint sites. Help unload and load props and equipment at performances.
HEALTH/FIRST AID Administer first aid or any health related issues to
students. Must complete CPR/First Aid training.
WEBSITE Manage website and update information when needed
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
If there are any other areas you could see yourself of service, please don’t hesitate to let us know!