Marching Band Info '11

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!

Links to Online Registration Forms

Complete these online forms no later than Fri., May 20th!

2011 Marching Tiger Band Registration Form

2011 Band Parent Volunteer Form

Band Camp I (in June)

Start Date	End Date	Time	Who
Tuesday, 6/7	Thursday, 6/9	6pm-9pm	All new band members (frosh, etc.), all Section Leaders, all drumline, all colorguard

Band Camp II (in August)
All events start in the CLC Bandroom unless otherwise noted

Start Date	End Date	Time	Who
Saturday, 8/13	Saturday, 8/13	10-2	ONLY Section Leaders, Guard Captains, & Band Staff
Sunday, 8/14 NEW!!	Sunday, 8/14 NEW!!	1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5	UNIFORM FITTING & ACCESSORY PICK-UP SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN
Monday, 8/15	Thursday, 8/15	9-3	Full Band 9-3 Drumline 9-4:30 everyday this week
Friday, 8/19	Friday, 8/19	9-12	Full Band
Friday, 8/19	Friday, 8/19	4-7	Band Family Picnic (4-6, by tennis courts), & the Orange & Black Performance (6pm, Fieldhouse)
Monday, 8/22	Tuesday, 8/23	9-3	Full Band
Wednesday, 8/24	Wednesday, 8/24	4-7	Full Band

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 Band 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: Audrey L, Amy M, Claire S
Flute: Emma S, Brenna W
Clarinet: Camille W, Shehnoor Q
Saxophone: Tim K, Casey F
Trumpet: Jeff K, Jacob R
Mellophone: TBA
Trombone: Sean B, Jonathan H
Tuba: Vickey B
Drumline: Dylan H, Kevin C
Pit: Marisa E
Colorguard: Joanna B, Katie F

Uniform Day NEW!
This year we are trying a "Uniform Fitting and Accessory Pick-up Day." Students should come at their assigned times based on grade-level (see chart under Band Camp II) on Sunday, August 14th to be fit for their band uniform and pick-up their t-shirts, gloves, etc. This will hopefully alleviate the wasted rehearsal time we always lost doing this during the week.

School Registration
Soon you will be informed of your registration day & time for regular school registration. If you are in band, it is OK to go at an alternate time! Registration opens at 8am, so please try to take care of this before band begins in the morning.

Orange & Black Picnic & Performance
On Friday, August 19th at 4pm we will host our 5th annual Band Family Picnic. This will take place on the lawn near the tennis courts. Bring your own sandwiches and a side or dessert to share! Soft drinks and water will be provided. At 6pm the annual Orange & Black event will begin in the fieldhouse with the inaugural performance of our very own 2011 Marching Tiger Band. Students will wear the 2011 Marching Band T-shirt, khaki shorts, and gym shoes.

Picture Day
On Saturday, August 20th 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 2011
This year’s Halftime Show will be "New Era Classics!"

The titles are:

"In the Hall of the Mountain King"
"Habanera" (from Carmen)
"Finale from the New World Symphony"

Music will be distributed in the fall. Recordings of the music can be found HERE.

Home Football Games 2011

Band report times will be 5:45 for all home games.

Date	Kickoff Time	Opponent
9/2	7:15	Crystal Lake South
9/16	7:45	Woodstock North (Homecoming)
10/14	7:15	Johnsburg
10/21	7:15	Hampshire (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 10th. 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 is also IMEA, Home football game, and Showcase week, so that is why we are not participating this year. Look for us to return in 2012!

NIU Band Day that will take place on Saturday, September 24th 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...

Another festival may be added as well, stay tuned!

Marching Band Showcase
We are continuing our Marching Band Showcase this year. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 15th at 3pm in the CLC Stadium. Invite Family & Friends!!!

Evening Rehearsals Once School Begins

5:00 -7:30 PM WEDNESDAYS (all members are required to attend) from 8/24 to 10/19.
Two weeks will have Thursday practice due to other conflicts. Those dates are: 9/15 (due to Open House on Wed.) and 10/13 (due to IMEA tryouts on Wed.)
There are also two MONDAY practices at the start of the season.
Colorguard will have at least one extra rehearsal per week (Saturdays, time TBA)
Drumline MAY have additional practices as well.

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 $20 Uniform/Travel Fee:
Jacket, Pants, Hat, Suspenders, and a Hanger.

The following accessory items must be purchased:

Item	Description
Band T-shirt	New design for 2011, mandatory for WW & Brass, optional for others
Drumline T-shirt	New design for 2011, mandatory for percussion, optional for others
Guard T-shirt	New design for 2011, 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 Meeting
For 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 SATURDAY, August 13th 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 online by May 20th. 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 Registration Forms must be completed online by Friday, May 20th!