Marching Band Info '10
Welcome to the new season of the Marching Tiger Band! All band members are part of the Marching Tiger Band which plays at all home football games and area parades and festivals. Read below for all of the info!
Forms to Download
Return forms to CLC Attn: Mr. Levin no later than Wed., May 19th!
- Woodwind & Brass Student Information Form
- Percussion Student Information Form
- Band Parent Volunteer Form
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Band Camp I (in JUNE...new this year!)
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Who |
| Tuesday, 6/8 | Thursday, 6/10 | 6pm-9pm | All new band members (frosh, etc.), all Section Leaders, all drumline, all colorguard |
Band Camp II (the usual one!)
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Who |
| Tuesday, 8/10 | Tuesday, 8/10 | 10-2 | ONLY Section Leaders, Guard Captains, & Band Staff |
| Wednesday, 8/11 | Friday, 8/13 | 9-3 | Full Band 9-3 Drumline 9-4:30 everyday this week |
| Monday, 8/16 | Thursday, 8/19 | 1-5 | Full Band |
| Friday, 8/20 | Friday, 8/20 | 2-7 | Everyone Rehearsal, followed by the Family Picnic, & the Orange & Black Performance (Specific Times TBA) |
Health & Safety
In the Tiger Band we focus first on the safety and wellness of all band members. Whenever you are in an outside marching rehearsal, the following precautions must be followed:
- Good GYM SHOES with SOCKS must be worn at all times.
- NO SANDALS OR BARE FEET!
- A HAT, SUNGLASSES, and SUNSCREEN to protect from burning.
- WATERBOTTLE to avoid dehydration.
- EAT a good breakfast every day!
Music Equipment For Camp
- Instrument
- Lyre (attachment to hold music to the instrument...can be bought at a local music store)
- Music Flip Folder (provided by CLC, except for flutes & trombones -yours are included with your lyre)
- Reeds, Cork Grease, Valve Oil, Marching Size Drum Sticks
- PENCIL
- Band Room Locker (provided by the school)
Student Leaders
Student leaders are an invaluable part to any successful music program. Our Band Staff, Drum Majors, and Section Leaders are chosen on the basis of their skills, talents, dedication, and willingness to help every band member reach his/her potential. These students will be busy preparing this summer for their major leadership roles next fall.
- Drum Majors: Bo, Ally, & Audrey
- Flute: Michelle & Deanne
- Clarinet: Megan & Sammy
- Saxophone: Sarah & Casey
- Trumpet: Ry & Jeff
- Mellophone: Clarissa & Ronni
- Trombone: Brett & Sean
- Tubas: Connor
- Drumline: Jamie & Dylan
- Pit: Marisa
On Friday, August 20th at 7pm (Estimated Time, may change) CLC will be holding the annual Orange & Black Night to kickoff the school year. As a band, we are going to celebrate by having a Tiger Band Family Picinic at 4pm followed by the Orange & Black Performance. More specific details to follow...
Picture Day
On Saturday, August 21st we will be taking our annual Marching Band pictures in front of the school. Specific times have not been announced yet, but it will take place between 8 and 11 AM. All students are expected to be present in full uniform with instruments for this picture. You will have an opportunity to purchase full group portraits as well as individual ones. The afternoon is usually followed with our annual Band Car Wash at 1776.
Halftime Show 2010
This year’s Halftime Show will be Cirque du Soleil's KA!
Music will be distributed in the fall or may be posted here. Recordings of the music can be found on the JW Pepper Music Website (search for the titles and the marching band versions)
Home Football Games 2010
Band report times will be 5:45 for all home games.
| Date | Kickoff Time | Opponent |
| 8/27 | 7:15 | Cary-Grove |
| 9/3 | 7:15 | Prairie Ridge |
| 10/8 | 7:45 (NOTE TIME!) | Johnsburg (Homecoming) |
| 10/15 | 7:15 | Woodstock North (Senior Night) |
Band Festivals (Still being finalized)
This year the Tiger Band is returning to the marching event at McHenry HS! The McHenry Marching Band Festival will take place on Saturday, September 11th. Time is TBA, but should be in the afternoon. After our performance, the band will receive a 30 minute clinic with a marching band professional to help us improve for the rest of the season.
This year we will NOT be participating in the Oswego HS Panther Marching Review. This event will allow us to see other area bands, show what we can do, and receive feedback from clinicians. This REQUIRED event will take place on Thursday, October 7th. Buses will leave soon after school. This is also our Homecoming week, so that is why we are not participating this year. Look for us to return in 2011!
NIU Band Day that will take place on Saturday, October 23rd in DeKalb's Huskie Stadium. At this event the NIU Huskie Marching Band shares the field with thousands of HS band members for a halftime show at one of their football games. More info to follow...
Marching Band Showcase
We are continuing our Marching Band Showcase this year. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 16th...time TBA (will be in the afternoon) in the CLC Stadium. Invite Family & Friends!!!
Rehearsals Once School Begins
- 5:00 -7:30 PM WEDNESDAYS (all members are required to attend) from 8/25 to 10/20.
- Two weeks will have Thursday practice due to other conflicts. Those dates are: 9/16 (due to Open House on Wed.) and 10/14 (due to IMEA tryouts on Wed.)
- Colorguard and Drumline will have at least one extra rehearsal per week...day and time TBA.
Instrument Rental Fee
Crystal Lake Central High School offers students the opportunity to rent an instrument directly from the high school. The district’s yearly cost for a woodwind or brass instrument is $50. All percussionists are required to pay a district fee of $75 for use of all school percussion. In addition, French Horn players will be assessed $25 for use of the school mellophone (required). The instruments we have available are: Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Euphonium, Tuba/Sousaphone. If you would like to rent an instrument(s) from the school, please indicate on your Student Information Form with a $50 ($75 for percussion) check made out to Crystal Lake Central High School. We will have an instrument waiting for you in August!
Marching Band Uniforms & Accessories
The following uniform items are issued by the school for a $15 District Maintenance Fee:
Jacket, Pants, Hat, Suspenders, and a Hanger.
The following accessory items must be purchased:
| Item | Description |
| Band T-shirt | New design for 2010, mandatory for WW & Brass, optional for others |
| Drumline T-shirt | New design for 2010, mandatory for percussion, optional for others |
| Guard T-shirt | New design for 2010, mandatory for guard, optional for others |
| White cotton gloves | Only for Woodwinds & Brass, not Percussion or Guard |
| Black marching shoes | High quality shoes made specifically for marching at discounted prices. All band members must wear these for performances, nothing else is acceptable. The sizes may run slightly small, so order 1/2 size larger than normal...plus you can wear them for multiple years. |
| Black socks | Purchase on your own...must go mid-shin in height...no ankle socks. |
SmartMusic
This year we will be continuing to use the music practice software called SmartMusic for all of the woodwind and brass students. This software allows students to complete band assignments at home with virtual accompaniment software. More information can be found on the SmartMusic Tab.
Section Leader & Band Staff MeetingFor all of our drum majors, section leaders, and band staff we will have an organizational meeting before camp begins. The plan is to talk for a few hours, have pizzas delivered for lunch, and organize for Wednesday! This little social will take place on TUESDAY, August 10th from 10-2. Please bring $3 to help defray pizza costs and I’ll bring the pop. Please RSVP on your student information form.
Band Buddies (Juniors & Seniors ONLY)
We will continue our “Band Buddy” program for next year and we need your help! We would like to match you up with a freshman who you could be a “buddy” to for the year. You would talk to this person, maybe take them to lunch with you, and answer questions about band or high school for them. We have some great new activities planned for Band Buddies as well! This is a great way for them to meet more people in the band and for you to help institute your awesome Tiger Pride! If you are interested, please complete that section on your student information form.
Parent Volunteers
Parents, we have many opportunities for you to take an active role to support the Tiger Band Program! From chaperoning to transportation to cutting cake, you can help make our program a success. Just fill out the Parent Volunteer Form and return it to CLC by May 14th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at school or by e-mail. Thank you and we look forward to working with all of you during the course of the year.
Performance Policy
All performances with the CLC Band are required. Every student in the ensemble plays a significant role in our total musical experience. All absences must be cleared AT LEAST 1 month ahead of the performance date with the director. By communicating conflicts well in advance, we can work out all problems!
Next year’s band will be a continuation of the success we have already had. We will continue to build on established traditions, raise our musical standards, refine our discipline, and be open to new ideas. With hard work, effort, and dedication, WE WILL HAVE SUCCESS!
Reminder: All Forms are due back to Mr. Levin at CLC by Wednesday, May 19th!