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North Farmington Spirit of the North Marching Band
Informational Meeting 2020-21
May 28, 20207 p.m.
WelcomePeggy Babcock – Marching Band Director
Joe Kuerzi – Assistant Marching Band Director & Percussion Director
Lisa Hayes – North Farmington Band and Orchestra Boosters President
Jennifer Smith - Marching Band Coordinator
Diane Zalapi – Marching Band Coordinator
Ann Marie Bragdon – Color Guard Coordinator
Student Leadership –Why Marching Band?
Band Director – Peggy Babcock
Assistant Band Director and Percussion Director – Joe KuerziColor Guard Director – Mark Istratie
July 2020 Once we are allowed tomeet, Color Guard and Drum Line will have weekly summer skills rehearsals. The schedule is TBD once parameters are known.
August 2020Pre-Camp and Uniform Fitting• Tuesday, August 4, 9-1pm: Pre-Camp Student Leadership, All Drum Line, All
Color Guard• Wednesday, August 5, 9-1pm: Pre-Camp All Members• Thursday, August 6, 9-1pm: Pre-Camp All Members
Sunday, August 9: NFHS Graduation Ceremony, details TBD
Summer Practice Schedule
Saturday (9-1pm) Band Camp Performance Schedule• Basics and Warm up: 9-10:30am
• Break/Set up: 10:30-11am
• Performance in the Stadium: 11-12pm
• Picnic Lunch with families: 12-1pm
Tentative Schedule Monday – Friday (9-9pm)• Basics: 9-10am
• Morning Field Rehearsal 10:15-12:00pm
• Lunch on site (bring your own) 12:-1:00pm
• Sectional 1:00-4:15pm
• Dinner on site (provided): 4:30-5:15pm
• Evening Field Rehearsal 5:30 -7:30pm
• Evening Activity 7:45-9:00pm
Band Camp Monday, August 10 – Saturday, August 15 at North Farmington High School
Fall Rehearsal ScheduleSectionals:Drum Line/Pit: Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4:30pmHorn Line: Wednesdays 3-4:30pmColor Guard: Thursdays 4:30-6pm and then continue into full rehearsal time 6-7pm
Full rehearsals for all sections: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30pm
Post Band Camp Pre-Season RehearsalsTuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pmTu 8/18, Th 8/20Tu 8/25, Th 8/27Tu 9/1, Th 9/3
Football Game Halftime Performances (scheduled pre-pandemic) – Fridays at 7pm at Holland Field
• September 4 v. Southfield• September 11 v. Seaholm• September 25 v. Stoney Creek• Week of October 12 – MSBOA Festival (Date, Time Location TBD)
• October 23 v. TC Central
Typical Football Friday Schedule• 4:45pm Report time• 5pm Tailgate--Cafeteria• 5:40pm Dress and Uniform Inspection• 6pm Warm up • 6:15pm Run-through• 6:35pm Parade Block• 6:38pm Step off• 6:50pm Pre-Game Performance• 7pm Game begins, Pep Band in Stands
for Q. 1 and 2• Half Time Show• Q. 3 Debrief, Refreshments• Q. 4 Pep Band in Stands and post
game march off
Typical Football Friday Schedule
• 5pm Tailgate--Cafeteria• 5:40pm Dress and Uniform Inspection• 6pm Warm up• 6:15pm Run-through• 6:35pm Parade Block• 6:38pm Step off• 6:50pm Pre-Game Performance• 7pm Game begins,
• Pep Band in Stands for Q. 1 and 2• Half Time Show• Q. 3 Debrief, Refreshments• Q. 4 Pep Band in Stands and post game march off.
Forms and Fees
Boosters Website - http://www.nfhsmusic.org/
$300 Base Fee for seasonAdditional $50 for PercussionAdditional $50 for Color GuardAdditional $50 for Seniors – Senior NightAdditional $25 - $35 for Shoes
Complete forms and arrange payment by June 19
Volunteer ProgramExpectations this year…
Car Wash Helpers Band Camp Chaperones and HelpersTraffic ControlTailgate pot-luckSnacks at gamesSet up and Tear Down Band Equipment…and more
Communication
Boosters website –http://www.nfhsmusic.org/
MB Coordinators’ email:[email protected]
Calendar
Band Music
Remind
Sign up for Emails
Frequently Asked Questions – Coming Soon!
Color Guard Parent Contact email:[email protected]
