Spring Hill High School

Band Information 2008-2009

Band is a commitment. Each band member is expected to keep his or her part of the commitment. When band members are missing from rehearsal and/or performances, the entire band is hurt. Band members are required to be at all performances and rehearsals. It is also important that you realize that a marching show is written to include a specific number of people on the field. Once a show is written, if a member drops out, there will always be an empty spot on the field where that person would have marched. Please consider this carefully before committing to band.

The Band commitment includes:

Attending every after school rehearsal

Learning how to play your part (practicing at home)

Not disrupting rehearsals

Giving 100% in each rehearsal and performance

Being present and on time at every performance

If you are committed and would like to be a part of the Spring Hill High School Band, please visit www.springhillband.org and print off the medical release form and the band student registration form. After filling out the forms, send them to Mr. Jack at Spring Hill High School with a $100 deposit. Forms and fees should be returned by May 2, 2008. Forms and fees received after May 2, 2008 may become alternates if the marching drill has already started being written.

All rehearsals will take place at Spring Hill High School. Wear cool, light colored clothes and good tennis shoes that are secure to your feet. Do not wear sandals or shoes that have an open heel. Bring a water jug with water, sunscreen, hat, your instrument, your music, and a pencil.

Summer Rehearsals

NOTE: Section Leaders must attend all rehearsals.

Freshman Day – July 16, 2008 (Wed) 8AM to 5PM – Rehearsals for all freshmen and any other new marchers (including freshmen Flags). Bring your instrument. Lunch will be provided by the SHHS Music Club. (Volunteers needed for lunch)

Freshman and Sophomore Day – July 17, 2008 (Thur) 8AM to 5PM- Rehearsals for all freshmen and sophomores (including Flags). Bring your instrument. Lunch will be provided by the SHHS Music Club. (Volunteers needed for lunch).

Full Band Day – July 18, 2008 (Fri) 8AM to 5PM – Full band rehearsal. We will also do uniform fitting on this day. Bring your instrument and your lunch (a refrigerator will be available to store your lunch in) (Volunteers needed 9-12 for uniform fitting).

If a student leaves Spring Hill High School to eat, the Maury County Board of Education, Spring Hill High School, and the Directors of the Band will not assume any responsibility for student actions or safety. All students are expected to return on time to rehearsals. Lunch breaks will last about 45 minutes.

Full Band – July 21- 25, 2008 (Mon – Fri) 8AM to 5PM Full band rehearsal. Bring your instrument and your lunch.

July 28 – August 1, 2008 (Mon - Fri) NO BAND REHEARSAL

August 4, 2008 (Mon) First Full Day of School

MONDAY AND THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSALS BEGIN ON AUGUST 4^TH. 3-5 PM See band calendar and/or schedule.

Color Guard will practice also on Mondays from 6-8 PM.

Band Fee

The band fee for the 2008-2009 school year is $200.00. You must pay a $100.00 deposit when you turn in your registration. The remainder of your balance must be paid by the first day of school. Please make your check payable to Spring Hill High School. If you expect to be on fee waiver you must still fill out and return the forms. If you are denied fee waiver you will owe the band fee. The band fee helps to cover part of the cost of transportation, drill writer’s fee, student’s T-shirts, entry fees, instructor’s pay, etc.

Kroger Cards (A good way to pay for trips and fees of the future.)

If you use a Kroger Gift Card from the Spring Hill Band, 4% of what you load on your card goes to your students account with the band. Gift cards may be used for groceries, at fuel centers, and with prescriptions. Cards cost $5 per card (they start with a $5 balance) and must be purchased from Mr. Jack to qualify for this program. You can load up to $500 at a time on your card. Keep your card and keep reloading it for additional funds. If you would like a Kroger’s Card please let Mr. Jack know.

Additional cards can be used by neighbors, friends, grandparents, etc. throughout the country (but the card must be purchased from Mr. Jack).

Uniforms

Shoes

All band and flag members are required to have a pair of band uniform shoes. These can only be purchased through the Spring Hill High School Band. Shoes will be available to try on during the uniform fitting. The cost of the shoes is around $40. The fee wavier does not cover these.

Gloves

There will be one pair of gloves included as part of the band fee. Additional pairs of gloves are available through the band for about $3/pair.

Equipment Needs

All wind players need a flip folder for your music and a lyre. Trumpet players will also need a straight mute and a cup mute.

All percussionists will need a pair of sticks for the instrument that they will play. Students in the percussion class will also need at least: 1 pair snare sticks, 1 pair acrylic bell mallets, 1 pair medium yarn mallets and 1 pair general timpani mallets.

Percussion Auditions

Dates for percussion auditions will be announced at a later time. Check www.springhillband.org for upcoming information.

Classes

Woodwind and Brass instruments need to sign up for the following classes.

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Wind Marching A (WMA) Wind Concert A (WCA)

Wind Marching B (WMB) Wind Concert B (WCB)

Percussion needs to sign up for the following classes.

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Percussion Marching A (PMA) Percussion Concert A (PCA)

Percussion Marching B (PMB) Percussion Concert B (PCA)

Flags need to sign up for the following classes.

Fall Semester

Winds Marching A (WMA)

Winds Marching B (WMB)