OPRF Murchlng Huskle Bund (Tentutlve)

2012-2013 Schedule (Revlsed 2/3/12)

FUNDIES SUMMER ONE DAYS: You are required to go to at least one summer one day.
All freshmen and new members need to attend the rehearsal on June 13. Please plan on attending all three if you are
available.
y Wednesday, June 13 6:15 pm 8:30 pm (Freshmen & new marchers arrive at 6:15 pm, everyone else arrive at 7
pm)
y Wednesday, July 11 6:15 pm 8:30 pm (Everyone arrive at 6:15pm)
y Thursday, August 2 6:15 pm 8:30 pm (Everyone arrive at 6:15pm)

Drumline/Frontline Precamp: August 6 to 9

(Monday through Thursday) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Bring your sticks and
stick bags.
Colorguard Precamp: August 6 to 9

(Monday through Thursday) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
MARCHING BAND CAMP: (mandatory): August 12 to 17 (cost $200)
y August 12-15 Away Camp in Wisconsin (Leave Sunday morning 8/12 and return 8/15)
y August 16-17 Camp at school 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
o All books and schedules will be picked up on Friday 8/17
y Sunday, August 19 Warren Dunes (optional)
y Monday, August 20 Pre-Season Rehearsal 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
y Tuesday, August 21 Yearbook pictures 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm

SEASON REHEARSALS: August 23
rd
to October 20
th

y Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 3:15 to 5:30 PM
GAMES
**Friday Night: Call time around 6:30 pm
y Saturday, August 18, 10:00 am Home Scrimmage Game (Halftime performance during the scrimmage game)
y Friday, August 24 Home Football Game (NIGHT GAME)
y Friday, September 14 Home Football Game (NIGHT GAME)
y Friday, September 28 Home Football Game (NIGHT GAME) 8
th
Grade Recruitment Day
y Friday, October 12 Home Football Game (Homecoming) (NIGHT GAME)
y Friday, October 19 Home Football Game Senior Day (NIGHT GAME)

PARENTS MEETINGS:
y Thursday, August 9th 7:00 pm: All parent meeting (All trip information, and general info. is on the agenda)
y Thursday, August 23rd

7:00 pm: Marching Band Parent Meeting, Preview, and BBQ
We will need some parent volunteers to help with the BBQ on this day.

COMPETITIONS/FESTIVALS (TENTATIVE, one trip will not be scheduled.)
It is imperative that we have everyone on our festival trips as missing marchers would give us a lower
placement.
y Saturday, September 8
th
Stagg Marching Band Jamboree (Tent.)
y Saturday, September 15
:
Wheaton North Falcon Marching Band Contest
y Saturday, September 29 Prospect Knight of Champions Festival or Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic


OTHER COMMITMENTS:
y Thursday, November 13 Marching Huskies Awards Reception 6:00 PM
y Saturday, May 4 Ethnic-Fest Parade 8:00 am noon (Please dont schedule SAT Test on this Saturday!)
y Monday, May 27

Memorial Day Parade 10:00 AM 2:00 PM

Mark your calendars!!!
2012 MARCHING HUSKIE REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill out and return to your music director
By Friday, April 20
th

PLEASE PRINT Legibly
Student Name: _______________________________________________________
Student ID # ___________ Year in School (2012-2013) 9
th
10
th
11
th
12
th
(please circle)
Address____________________________________________________________
City____________________ Zip ___________ Home Phone #: ________________
Student E-mail ___________________________Parent email: __________________
Instrument __________________ Colorguard ____ Please check if interested in colorguard.
Which curricular ensemble are you enrolled in for 2012-2013? Circle one
Concert Band Symphony Band Wind Sym. Wind Ensemble Concert Orchestra Sym. Orch. Choir
UNIFORM INFORMATION
UNIFORMS: Uniform and gloves will be provided along with a Marching Huskies T-shirt. Uniform fitting will
be during band camp week. (Volunteers needed)
SHOES: Students will be responsible for purchasing a pair of Marching Band Shoes ($38). Shoes will be
ordered during the summer and distributed during band week. Please make checks payable to: Concert Tour
Association. Write Marching Band Shoes in the memo section of the check and submit with this form for
registration.
YES! Order me some shoes: Mens Size ______ Womens Size ________
YES! I need a Marching Huskie T-shirt (adult sizes only) XS S M L XL XXL (please circle)
FEES
PARTICIPATION FEE: Each band member must pay to play. The cost is $60 and EVERYONE WILL NEED
TO PAY THIS FEE when this form is turned in. This covers the cost of deposit for band camp.
NOTE: ALL FEES CAN BE PAID ON LINE THROUGH OPRFS REVTRAK.
If you have to pay by check, please make checks out to OPRF Music. Write Participation Fee in the memo
section of the check. Please pay online, or submit check with this form for registration payable to OPRF
MUSIC.

Trip fees of $200 ______ Financial aid is available based on need and availability.
If you have to pay by check, please make checks out to OPRF Music. Write Trip Fees in the memo section
of the check.
YOUR COMMITMENT
I wish to join the Marching Huskies for the 2012-2013 season. I understand that my
signature signifies my commitment to a tradition of excellence and my participation at all
Marching Huskie events.
Parent Signature_____________________________________________________________

Student Signature _________________________________________________
Oak Park and River Forest High School
201 N. Scoville Ave.
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
asvejda@oprfhs.org ppearson@oprfhs.org Fax (708) 434-3918

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and prospective Marching Huskie student,
The Huskie Band has established itself as one of the premier performing groups at OPRF. The Marching
Huskies is an all-volunteer AWARD WINNING marching ensemble that performs at home football games,
parades, and marching festivals. Our performance features a show that combines music, movement, and
visual elements in a production that is unified around a central theme. Each performance is an exciting and
powerful representation of what we do daily during our rehearsals. Last year the Huskies fielded 85+
members for their fall season. We are hoping to raise it up to over 100 marchers this year.

The marching band is a unique performance group that provides entertainment at many events through
music and maneuvers. Previous performances and trips have included: The University of Illinois Festival,
Illinois State University Marching Festival, Chicago Half-Marathon, Deerpark Mall (grand opening), the
Magic Kingdom Parade at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Honolulu,
Hawaii, Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, Wheaton Marching Band Festival, Lancer Joust, Oswego Marching
Band Festival, Lake Park Lancer Joust, Downers Grove South Marching Festival, Maple Leaf Festival, and
the Bands of America Regional Preview Show.

Enclosed you will find information about the Marching Huskies, a tentative schedule of events and
registration form. Please return the registration to your band director by Friday, April 20th, 2012.

There are no auditions to be a part of the marching band and it offers students a chance to be a part of a
great community of students. Anyone who joins the band, however, must make the commitment to the
Marching Huskies to participate at all performances. We encourage you to look at the schedule carefully to
make sure that everyone can attend all scheduled events. PLEASE NOTE: ALL BAND MEMBERS ARE
REQUIRED TO PAY A PARTICIPATION FEE OF $60. THIS FEE WILL PAY FOR THE CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIFORMS, AND OTHER BAND NECESSITIES. EVERYONE MUST
PAY THIS FEE WITH THE INTENT FORM. We provide the uniforms as part of our pay-to-play
commitment but all new marchers will need to purchase a pair of Dinkle marching shoes. We will be placing
those orders over the summer. Our trip fees, however, are separate (although it DOES include a Marching
Huskie shirt) and trip fees must be paid in full by July 11
th
, 2012. Please look at the sign-up form carefully
concerning fees and ordering shoes. We try hard to keep the costs as minimal as possible and financial aid
is available for students who qualify. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email.

For parents of new band members, we will be hosting a parent panel in the spring with some current band
parents so you can hear about how band works. Please send us an email if you would like to attend. For new
freshmen band members, we are putting together a mentor list so that each freshman has someone to go to
for questions throughout the year, as well as through the book registration line at the beginning of the
school year. We look forward to welcoming you to the Marching Huskie community.

Sincerely,

Anthony J. Svejda Patrick A. Pearson
Marching Huskies, Director Assistant Director/ Drill Writer
asvejda@oprfhs.org ppearson@oprfhs.org
708-434-3101 708-434-3100