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Table of Contents
Welcome and Introduction 3
Program Objectives 4
Season Schedule 5
Attendance Policy 9
Assessment Policy 10
Booster Information 18
Resources 20
Calendar 23
Agreement Form 32
Bernstein High School Marching Band 3
Lindsey Showalter, Director
Welcome to the Bernstein High School Marching Band! I am very excited for the
opportunity to work with you this season! Our program has a history of excellence and now it is
your turn to contribute to keeping that tradition alive. Each year brings completely new
participants, but our procedures and policies help to maintain consistency.
This handbook will guide you through all of our policies, procedures, requirements, and
expectations for our program. Please take the time to read through each section thoroughly to
become better prepared for this season. Please contact me with any questions regarding the
handbook. It is crucial that each member of the band program fully understands what is expected
of them so that the program will operate smoothly.
When you have read and understand the information given in this book, please sign the
last page and return it to the band office. This is your contract to abide by all policies given in our
handbook.
I look forward to the upcoming season and hope that you do too!
Best,
Ms. Lindsey Showalter
Band Director
Program Objectives
April
May
10 Leadership Meeting 3:30-4:30
16 New Member Meeting 3:30-4:30
21-23 Percussion Auditions 3:30-5
23-25 Colorguard Auditions 3:30-5
30 Spring Music Rehearsal 3:30-5
June
6 Summer Music Rehearsal 4-6
13 Summer Marching Rehearsal 4-6
20 Summer Music Rehearsal 4-6
27 Summer Marching Rehearsal 4-6
July
18 Summer Music Rehearsal 4-6
25 Summer Marching Rehearsal 4-6
31 Percussion Camp 9-2
31 Colorguard Camp 9-2
August
1-3 Percussion Camp 9-2
1-3 Colorguard Camp 9-2
6-10 Full Band Camp 9-4
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September
4 Rehearsal 3:30-5
6 Rehearsal 3:30-5
7 Home Football Game 3:30-9:30
10 Rehearsal 3:30-5
11 Rehearsal 3:30-5
13 Rehearsal 3:30-5
14 Rehearsal 3:30-5
15 Competition Time TBA
17 Rehearsal 3:30-5
18 Rehearsal 3:30-5
18 Band Booster Meeting 6-7
20 Rehearsal 3:30-5
21 Home Football Game 3:30-9:30
22 Competition Time TBA
24 Rehearsal 3:30-5
24 Beginning of Fundraiser
25 Rehearsal 3:30-5
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27 Rehearsal 3:30-5
October
1 Rehearsal 3:30-5
2 Rehearsal 3:30-5
4 Rehearsal 3:30-5
5 Home Football Game 3:30-9:30
8 Rehearsal 3:30-5
9 Rehearsal 3:30-5
11 Rehearsal 3:30-5
12 Rehearsal 3:30-5
13 Competition Time TBA
15 Rehearsal 3:30-5
16 Rehearsal 3:30-5
16 All Fundraisers Due
18 Rehearsal 3:30-5
19 Home Football Game 3:30-9:30
22 Rehearsal 3:30-5
23 Rehearsal 3:30-5
23 Band Booster Meeting 6-7
25 Rehearsal 3:30-5
26 Home Football Game 3:30-9:30
27 Competition Time TBA
29 No Rehearsal
31 Rehearsal 3:30-5
November
1 Rehearsal 3:30-5
5 Rehearsal 3:30-5
6 Rehearsal 3:30-5
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8 Rehearsal 3:30-5
12 Veteran’s Day Parade 7:00
13 Rehearsal 3:30-5
15 Rehearsal 3:30-5
16 County Showcase 7:00
20 Band Booster Meeting 6-7
December
6 Rehearsal 3:30-5
7 Holiday Parade 7:00
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Attendance Policy
The band is dependent on ALL members. Unlike most other classes where individuals are
accountable only for their own success or failure, band students’ success is, in large part,
dependent on the full participation of all those who have made the commitment.
Work schedules and other activities must not interfere with the rehearsal and performance
schedules that you are given at the beginning of each school year. Students who enroll in other
activities such as athletics, choir, drama, etc. need to plan ahead to avoid conflicts that cannot be
resolved. SPONSORED activities, teams, organizations or jobs must not conflict in any way with
the practice/performance schedule of the band. All appointments should be made on
Wednesdays whenever possible.
Ask to receive a complete semester calendar from all your activities so that you can have the
maximum amount of time to work out potential schedule conflicts. The band directors will work
together with the other teachers, coaches and directors of various activities to give each student
the opportunity to be part of other groups. However, other groups, organizations or businesses
that may change schedules or make demands of students on short notice will not be allowed to
interfere with long- scheduled rehearsals or performances of the band.
The following attendance policies will affect the students’ grades and opportunity to continue to
participate:
• All absences from rehearsals must be made up regardless of the reason for the absence.
This will include a meeting with the director to discuss what you missed in rehearsal. You
will also play for the director your music that was worked on for the missed rehearsal.
• Make-ups must be arranged with a band director within a week from the missed
rehearsal.
• During marching season, the first unexcused absence from a rehearsal or performance
will result in the student and parent being notified that a second unexcused absence will
result in dismissal from the group. Excused absences are accepted only in the event of
illness, family emergency or extraordinary events (wedding, funeral or religious
ceremony).
• All absences will be reported through the online form on the band website.
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Tardy Policy
All students are expected to be in the band room by the tardy bell and in their appropriate and
assigned seats two minutes following the tardy bell. Failure to comply will result in in school
disciplinary consequences. Excessive tardies from rehearsals (both marching and concert) can
result in movement to another band or removal from the program.
*It is the goal of the band director to provide all students with the opportunity to participate
in the program. If any of the above policies are unclear, please feel free to bring questions or
concerns to Ms. Showalter.
Assessment Policy
• Every student will be required to pass off all show, stand band, and pre-game music by the end
of the season.
• Students may pass off of the stand band music at their own pace throughout the season.
• Show music and pre-game music will be tested individually each week during the rehearsal
preceding home football games. Show music will be tested one segment/movement per week.
• Failure to pass off of show music by the second performance will result in the student sitting
out until able to pass. Failure to pass of off pre-game music by the second football game will
result in sitting out for that game.
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BAND CAMP_________________________________________________________________
Band camp is a time for all members to learn about and re-familiarize themselves with
marching, music, and our program procedures. It is a learning time for everyone, whether
returning or new to the program. At band camp you will learn marching techniques, practice
reading drill, rehearse the season music, and overall, begin to connect with your fellow
bandmates in preparation for an encouraging and rewarding season together. Each year brings a
new group of students together and it is important to foster good relationship with bandmates
every year so that we can be the best band we can be. Band camp will also be a time to become
familiar with our program policies and procedures regarding daily rehearsals, performances,
football games, travel, and more. It is important that each member understands and accepts these
procedures in order to maintain and effective and efficient program. Below is a basic schedule
for each day of band camp. Schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen
circumstances. All marching will take place on the practice field and/or in the parking lot, and all
music rehearsals will take place in the band room. In the event of rain, marching will take place
in the gym.
Colorguard Camp
July 31
9:00 - Welcome and introductions
9:20 - Icebreakers
10:00 - Introduction to equipment (usage, storage, basic care and maintenance)
10:45 - Warm up
11:00 - Basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - New member Q&A with returners
1:20 - Review and wrap-up
August 1
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30 - Warm up
9:50 - Review and more basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Work for segment 1
1:45 - Review and wrap-up
August 2
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30 - Warm up
9:50 - Review and more basics
12:00 - Lunch
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August 3
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30 - Warm up
9:50 - Review and more basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Finish work for segment 1
1:45 - Review and wrap-up
Drumline Camp
July 31
9:00 - Welcome and introductions
9:20 - Icebreakers
10:00 - Introduction to equipment (usage, storage, basic care and maintenance)
10:30 - Marching basics
11:30 - Warm up /basics/exercises
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - New member Q&A with returners
1:20 - Review and wrap-up
August 1
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30 - Warm up
9:50 - Review and more marching basics
11:00 - Playing techniques/exercises
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Music for segment 1
1:45 - Review and wrap-up
August 2
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30 - Warm up
9:50 - Review and more marching basics
11:00 - Playing techniques/exercises
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Music for segment 1
1:45 - Review and wrap-up
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August3
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30 - Warm up
9:50 - Review and more marching basics
11:00 - Playing techniques/exercises
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Finish music for segment 1
1:45 - Review and wrap-up
August 6
9:00 - Welcome and introductions
9:15 - Overview of band camp schedule and pertinent information
9:40 - Icebreakers
10:15 - Marching basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - New member Q&A with returners
1:15 - Full band music
2:45 - Marching basics
3:45 - Water balloon fight*
August 7
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30-12:00 - Senior uniform fitting
9:30 - Marching basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Icebreaker
1:00 - Sectionals
1:45 - Full band music
3:00 - Drill Chart 101/first sets
3:45 - Pie eating contest*
August 8
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30-12:00 - Junior uniform fitting
9:30 - Marching basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Sectionals
1:30 - Full band music
3:00 - Drill
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August 9
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30-12:00 - Sophomore uniform fitting
9:30 - Marching basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Sectionals
1:30 - Full band music
3:00 - Drill
3:45 - Blindfold obstacle course*
August 10
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:30-12:00 - Freshman uniform fitting
9:30 - Marching basics
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 -Uniform presentation
1:30 - Full band music
3:00 - Drill
3:45 - Capture the flag*
August 13
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:20 - Marching basics
10:00 - Drill
11:00 - Full band show music
11:45 - Stand band
August 14
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:20 - Marching basics
10:00 - Drill
10:30 - Sectionals
11:00 - Full band show music
11:45 - Stand band
August 15
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:20 - Marching basics
10:00 - Drill
10:30 - Sectionals
11:00 - Full band show music
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August 16
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:20 - Marching basics
10:00 - Drill
11:00 - Full band show music
11:45 - Stand band
August 17
9:00 - Icebreakers
9:20 - Marching basics
10:00 - Drill
11:00 - Full band show music
11:30 - Stand band
12:00 - Performance for parents
12:30 - Ice cream social*
*These events will require some additional help from parent volunteers. Ms. Showalter will send
out an email with more information regarding these events before band camp.
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Performance Procedures
The Bernstein High School Marching Band will perform at each home football game and support
the football team in the stands. The schedule for home football games is as follows:
• Warm up
6:45pm - Pre-game
7:00pm - Kickoff
*During the game we will support our team by performing stand tunes. Every student must
remain in the stands and in uniform (full or jacket off, depending on the weather).
*After the game we will return to the band room and pack EVERYTHING up.
Competition Performances:
Band Room
Competition
• Unload bus
• Put on uniform
• Perform
• Awards
Band Room
Rehearsal Procedures:
• Rehearsal as scheduled
• After rehearsal make sure that all instruments/equipment are put away. Section leaders do a
check in of dot books and other necessary equipment.
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Other members of the JLHS band boosters will assist the executive board whenever needed.
How to join?
The band boosters of Jeez Louise High School would like to invite all parents/guardians of
students in the band program to membership. To become a member, simply attend any and all
band booster meetings held each month.
Booster meeting schedule:
The band boosters of JLHS will hold monthly meetings to discuss business and plan events.
These meetings will take place in the band room on the third Tuesday of every month at 6pm.
Volunteer opportunities:
Our volunteering opportunities include:
- Chaperoning trips
- Providing meals and snacks
- Transporting the equipment truck to and from performances
- Various jobs during our hosted competition
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Resource Page
Educational Websites
Theory
www.musictheory.net
www.teoria.com
www.smartmusic.com
Instrument Care
www.musicshowcaseonline.com/resources_instrumentCare.asp
https://www.musicnotes.com/blog/2015/08/27/musical-instrument-care/
Online Tools
Metronome: www.google.com/search?q=metronome
Tuner: www.drumbot.com/projects/tuned/
Drone: www.dronetonetool.com
Notation: www.noteflight.com
Music Dictionary: www.naxos.com
Percussion: vicfirth.com/education-resource-library/
www.steveweiss.com
Indoor Guard/Percussion: www.wgi.org
Private Lessons
Flute Horn/Mellophone
Ms. Kyung Jin Yoon Mr. Kai Smith
Phone: 540-324-5567 Phone: 540-017-1567
Email: yoonmoon@flute.com Email: smithmyth@horn.com
Clarinet Trumpet
Mr. Joseph McNure Ms. Emma Guy
Phone: 540-247-9984 Phone: 540-936-7582
Email: clarinetjo@cnet.com Email: eguy@tpet.com
Saxophone Trombone
Mr. Andrew Foote Ms. Alexis Johnson
Phone: 540-776-2456 Phone: 540-111-9045
Email: afoote@sax.com Email: bestilexi@tbone.com
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Tuba Percussion
Mr. Noah Karkenny Ms. Paige Durr
Phone: 540-345-8361 Phone: 540-568-8346
Email: tubaman@tuba.com Email: durrdrums@perc.com
Community Events
Fireman’s Parade
August 21 at 6:30pm on South Main Street
www.steveweiss.com
www.musiciansfriend.com
www.westmusic.com
Mobile Apps
Pro Metronome
Metronome+
Practice Hub
Tenuto
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