Summer Band Program 2012

SUMMER BAND LESSONS

Summer lessons are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, June 12, 13, and 14; 19, 20, and 21; and June 26, 27 and 28. The first lessons will begin at 8:00 AM and the day will conclude by 4:00 PM.

One 45 minute lesson must be attended each week in order to participate in the 2012 Summer Band Trip. Make up lessons are available, but you must make plans with your teachers beforehand. “Blowing off” your scheduled lesson time will be difficult to make up. As other students communicate their absences, those students would receive first priority when make-ups are considered.

The schedule, which the lessons will progress, is as follows:

Tuesday: (June 12, 19 & 26)

8:00AM Clarinets
9:00AM Flutes/Mallets
10:00AM Alto Sax/French Horns
11:00AM Bass Drums/Cymbals
1:00PM Snares/Quads
2:00PM Tenor Saxes/Trombones
3:00PM Tubas/Bari Saxes

Wednesday: (June 13, 20 & 27)

8:00AM Tubas/Bari Saxes
9:00AM Tenor Saxes/Trombones
10:00AM Snares/Quads
11:00AM Clarinets
1:00PM Flutes/Mallets
2:00PM Alto Saxes/French Horns
3:00PM Trumpets

Thursday: (June 14, 21 & 28)

8:00AM Trumpets
9:00AM Alto Saxes/French Horns
10:00AM Tenor Saxes/Trombones
11:00AM Tubas/Bari Saxes
1:00PM Bass Drums/Cymbals
2:00PM Flutes/Mallets
3:00PM Clarinets

“To be on-time is to be late.”

These words will make a real difference in the person you become, if you live them every day. Please do your absolute best to be at your scheduled lesson at least 10 minutes before your lesson is scheduled to begin. Each student is to attend one 45 minute lesson each week they are scheduled (the weeks of June 11, 18 and June 25). We offer more than one lesson each week as we are trying to accommodate summer schedules as much as possible. If a student comes to more than one lesson they would gain extra points towards their “band awards” (letters, pins, bars, etc.).

**Once 8th Graders are promoted (incoming Freshman), they are eligible to become part of the PHS Band program. They could begin with the PHS summer lessons and rehearsals on June 12th and would then be eligible for the 2012 Summer Band Trip on June 22-24 and the Concert on the Concourse, if they wish to participate.

SUMMER REHEARSALS, BAND CAMP & PERFORMANCES

* Rehearsals begin at 5:30pm for Drum Line and Color Guard and 6:30pm for everyone else. Rehearsals conclude at 9:30pm.

* Band Camp is MANDATORY for all band students (including Incoming Freshman). Please plan your calendars accordingly. DO NOT miss this event.

Rehearsals:
June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26

Performances:
June 28 = Concert on the Concourse
June 30 = Manawa Rodeo Parade
July 22 = Pulaski Polka Days Parade - MANDATORY
Aug 4 = Seymour Burgerfest Parade

Band Camp:
July 30
9am-12pm, 1-5pm & 6-9pm = Incoming Freshman, Drumline, Color Guard, Section Leaders

July 31
9am-12pm = Incoming Freshman, Drumline, Color Guard, Section Leaders
1-5pm 7 6-9 pm = All Members

August 1-2
9am-12pm, 1-5pm & 6-9pm = All Members

August 3
9am-12pm = All Members

Tips for a successful Marching Band Experience:

1. Your student must always be on time for rehearsals. If rehearsal starts at 6:30pm, that means they must have their instrument together, music in order and in the band room warmed up and ready to play at 6:30pm. It is strongly suggested the students arrive no less than 15 minutes prior to the report time. REMEMBER: To be on time is to be late!
Make sure your student eats well prior to a marching band performance or rehearsal. The body needs fuel to be able to make it through rehearsals and performances.
Make sure your student is well hydrated prior to rehearsals and/or performances. During rehearsals many students do bring their own water bottles so they have access to water at all times.
If needed, be sure to discuss any special physical/medical concerns or needs your child may have with the Mr. Busch well in advance of rehearsals and performances.
Make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. During cooler months, dress in layers, during warmer months lighter colored clothing is best. Please keep in mind that the school dress code is in effect for marching band rehearsals and dress appropriately.
Make sure your student is wearing appropriate footwear during rehearsals. Flip-flops and sandals do not cut it for marching band rehearsal. If your student has new dinkles (marching shoes), it is a good idea to wear them with thick socks during rehearsals to break them in.
Sunscreen and bug spray are good things for your student to have at marching rehearsals. The mosquitoes get quite large in Wisconsin!
Make sure your student has all the appropriate instrument needs during rehearsals and performances. Mouthpieces, reeds, lyres, valve/slide oil and music are important. It is also a good idea for your student to make sure they have a pencil and paper. If your marching instrument is in need of cleaning and/or repairs, do so as soon as possible.
Rehearsals and Summer Band Camp are a part of the PHS Band Curriculum. If your student will be missing any rehearsal, you must get with Mr. Busch well in advance with the information and arrange to make up any missed rehearsal time. Mr. Busch is the final authority regarding missed rehearsals. Do not miss rehearsals! NOTE: Summer Band Camp attendance is mandatory. (July 30-31, August 1-3, 2012)
Parents are encouraged to attend marching band rehearsals and/or band camp and help out as needed. Just show up and let someone know you are there and ready to help!

WHAT ARE THE EXPECATIONS OF INCOMING 9TH GRADERS?

The incoming 9th graders that wish to participate may do so under the following conditions:

• Students should possess a positive attitude.

• Students should attend the scheduled Tuesday and Thursday evening rehearsals.

• Students should focus on the marching styles, body carriage, and cover and alignment skills the most. The reasoning for this is… “people tend to hear 90% with their eyes.” You may be an outstanding musician, but if you cannot march in-step, or you are not in cover or alignment with your columns or rows, that is what your audience will remember.

• Students will have the same uniform as upperclassmen (pep band shirt, black shorts, short white socks and white marching shoes – specific to Pulaski H.S. Marching Band).

• The Director will add students to the performances when, in his opinion, the students have developed a strong enough understanding of marching styles, body carriage & cover and alignment.