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Eureka High School Band Handbook
2019-2020 Everyone must enroll through the “CHARMS” online system and access band account information at www.charmsoffice.com. Our school code is eurekabands. If you do not have a password, please email [email protected] and request one. LOG IN and complete all parts of the CHARMS enrollment by May 17. See Next Page for Required Forms!
To members of the Wildcat Pride Band and their families, Welcome back to all! We hope you are looking forward to another great school year. We are anticipating a great season for marching band as well as great programs for jazz band and all of our concert bands. We’re planning an exciting marching band show with our program “Centuries,” which will feature music by Fallout Boy, deFalla, Vaughan Williams, and Stravinsky. Very fun! Since they worked so well, we’ve kept the Google Doc forms and CHARMS for handbook enrollment. Please click the links below to turn in most of your band information. A special welcome to all of our new freshmen! I hope that you will see many of your friends when you arrive for band camp. However, one of the best things about band is not just your old friends, but all the new friends you will make. We believe that the Eureka High School band program is one of the best ways to get involved at EHS, learn teamwork and leadership, become an excellent musician, and make memories that will last a lifetime. It is our hope for you that 2019-2020 is the best school year you’ve ever had! Eyes with pride!
John Arata, Director Eureka High School Bands
Important REQUIRED forms to be printed and returned by May 17, 2019. Mail to EHS Band Patrons Association: P.O. Box 64, Eureka MO 63025 :
Students will not be allowed to participate in performances or travel with the band without these forms on file.
● Band Enrollment in CHARMS: Band account information is at www.charmsoffice.com, Our school code is eurekabands. If you do not have a password, please email [email protected]. Log in to provide contract info, tell us what instrument you play for marching and concert band, and order uniform apparel.
● Concert Performance Expectations for Students Enrolled in Elective Music Courses ● Out-of-Town or Overnight Travel Permission ● Out-of-Town or Overnight Medical Form ● Physical
Forms to be completed only if financial assistance or excused absences are requested:
● Subsidy or Payment Plan Requests ● Summer Rehearsal Schedule and Excused Absence Form
Payment of band fees is due by JUNE 30.
If a payment plan is requested, final payment is due by SEPTEMBER 15.
A $5.00 LATE FEE WILL BE ASSESSED if you have not paid by June 30 and you have not requested a payment plan or subsidy. Late payments increase costs for separate orders.
The late fee AND additional shipping will be charged to the student.
Excused Absence Requests must be submitted in email ([email protected]) from a parent/guardian during the first week of the semester.
If an absence is excused (see RSD CONCERT PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS) the student will be given a makeup assignment.
2019-2020 EHS BAND SCHEDULE: MARCHING SEASON CALENDAR EVENT LOCATION DATE TIME Color Guard Summer Mondays EHS June 3, 10,17, 24, July 8 5:00pm-9:00pm Color Guard Choreography Camp EHS July 12 6:00pm-10:00pm Color Guard Choreography Camp EHS July 13 10:00am-7:00pm Color Guard Choreography Camp EHS July 14 10:00am-2:00pm Color Guard Camp EHS July 16-18 10:00am-4:00pm Percussion Camp (ALL Pit & Battery) EHS July 15-19 8:00am-4:00pm Instrument Checkout EHS July 19 5:00pm-7:00pm New Member Parent Orientation EHS Small Theatre July 19 6:00pm-7:00pm Full Band & Guard Camp Evenings EHS July 22 - 26 6:00-8:30 pm Uniform Fittings: (Excludes Guard) EHS
12th - ALL July 23 4:00pm-5:00pm 10th - ALL July 23 5:00pm-5:45pm 11th (Last Name A-N) July 24 4:00pm-5:00pm 11th (Last Name O-Z) July 24 5:00pm-5:45pm 9th (Last Name A-N) July 25 4:00pm-5:45pm 9th (Last Name O-Z) July 25 4:00pm-5:45pm
Full Band & Guard Camp EHS July 29-Aug 2 8:00am-4:00pm Full Band & Guard Evenings EHS Aug 6 & 8 6:00pm-8:30pm Parent Preview & New Uniform Reveal EHS Aug 8 7:30pm-8:30pm First Day of School EHS Aug 12 Full Band & Guard Thursday Rehearsals EHS Aug 15-Oct 24 6-8pm Percussion 5pm
Full Band & Guard Wednesday Rehearsals EHS Sept 18 & Oct 16 (No Thursdays these weeks)
6-8pm Percussion 5pm
Color Guard Wednesday Afternoon Rehearsals EHS Aug 14-Oct 23 3:30pm-5:30pm Drum Line Sub-Sectionals EHS 3:20pm-4:20pm
*ALL Battery Aug 13-Oct 22 (Tuesdays)
*Pit/Front Ensemble Aug 15-Oct 24 (Thursdays) EXCEPT Sept 18 & Oct 16 (Wednesdays)
Mozingo Music Percussion Competition (F) EHS Aug 24 all day Eureka Days Parade EHS Sept 7 10:00am-12:00pm Football Game (vs Hazelwood Central) EHS Sept 13 6:00pm Symphonic Band/Winds Audition Tapes Due EHS Sept 23 (freshmen only) Football Game (vs Parkway South) EHS (Homecoming) Sept 27 6:30pm Washington Marching Festival Washington HS Oct 5 all day Football Game (vs Kirkwood) EHS Oct 11 6:00pm Football Game (vs Marquette) EHS Oct 18 6:00pm Rebel Invitational Marching Festival Park Hills Central HS Oct 19 all day Ste. Genevieve Marching Festival Ste. Genevieve HS Oct 26 all day Band Pictures EHS Oct 28 (Rain Date Oct 29) 2:00pm-4:00pm Football Playoffs* EHS Nov 1, 8, 15 6:30pm
Excused Absence Requests must be submitted in email ([email protected]) from a parent/guardian during the first week of the semester.
If an absence is excused (see RSD CONCERT PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS) the student will be given a makeup assignment.
2019-2020 EHS BAND SCHEDULE: CONCERT SEASON CALENDAR
EVENT LOCATION DATE TIME Holiday Craft Fair Set-up (F) EHS Nov 1 TBA Holiday Craft Fair (F) EHS Nov 2 all day Tom Evans Student Fundraiser (O) EHS Nov 4-18 in class All-Suburban Band Auditions (O) Ladue HS Nov 4* 4:00pm-10:00pm Rockwood District Honor Band (O) TBA Nov 15* 6:00pm-9:00pm
Rockwood District Honor Band (O) TBA Nov 16* all day
All-State Band Auditions (O) Hickman HS, Columbia Dec 7* all day Winter Band Concert EHS Dec 8 2:00pm All-State Band Snow-Date (O) Hickman HS, Columbia Dec 14* all day All-Suburban Band Rehearsals (O) Ladue HS TBA TBA MMEA Convention (A) Tan-Tar-a Resort Jan 22-25 all day Mid-Continent Color Guard Assoc. Festival (F) EHS TBA all day Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival (J) UMSL Jan 30 all day Festival Concert EHS Feb 9 2:00pm Ensemble Recital (O) EHS Feb 11 6:00pm President’s Day Jazz Clinic (J) EHS Feb 18 8:00am-4:00pm State Band Festival TBA Mar 3, 4, or 5* all day District Solo & Ensemble Festival (O) Parkway Central HS Mar 7* all day State Orchestra Festival (S) TBA Mar 11, 12, or 13* all day Spring Band Trip (O) TBA Spring Break all day Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival (J) UMSL Apr 15, 16, 17, or 18 all day State Solo & Ensemble Festival (O) Mizzou Apr 30 all day Night of Jazz EHS May 1 7:00pm Spring Concert & Awards EHS May 3 2:30pm Music in The Parks (F) EHS May 8-9 all day Music in The Parks (F) EHS May 15-16 all day Graduation (S) Chaifetz Arena May 19* 4:30pm-8:30pm
*Dates determined by other organizations & may be adjusted. Adequate notification provided for any necessary changes.
All events are required except those that are notated with the following:
(S) - Symphonic Band only; (A) - All-State Band members only; (P) - Percussion only; (F) - Band Fundraiser; (O) - Optional; (J) - Jazz Band members only
+Google Calendar Eureka Bands
EHS Band Patrons Assoc. @eurekabands High Notes emails via Infinite Campus - ([email protected]) Band Patrons Updates - ([email protected])
CONTACT INFORMATION Eureka High School: 4525 Highway 109, Eureka MO 63025
Eureka High School Band Patrons Association: P.O. Box 64, Eureka MO 63025 Band website: http://eurekabands.homestead.com/welcome.html
John Arata Jeremy Knudtson Director, AP Music Theory, Woodwinds Asst. Director, Jazz Band, Brass 733-3100 x.43065 733-3100 x.43150 [email protected] [email protected]
Cassie Renner Jason Bergman Asst. Director, Guitar, Percussion, Dept. Chair Asst. Director, Color Guard, Winter Guard 733-3100 x.43069 [email protected] [email protected]
2019-2020 Band Patron Association Officers and Committee Chairs
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Jenni Bussen Phyllis Duke [email protected] [email protected] 636-358-3564 314-378-0138
TREASURER STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Stacey Christianson Becky Gildehaus [email protected] [email protected] 816-560-6324 314-378-6694
SECRETARY UNIFORMS
Jana Schaefer Summar Kneedler [email protected] [email protected] 217-343-5594 636-346-5370
GUARD REPRESENTATIVE
Tammy Walsh [email protected] 636-751-8420 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Marching Festival Meals Tami Melton ([email protected]) Pit Crew/Transportation Spirit Wear Phyllis Duke ([email protected]) Summer Band Camp Meals Jennifer Williams & Carla Leininger
([email protected]) Photography John Williams & Phyllis Duke Craft Fair Briana Nolan ([email protected]) Hospitality Debbie Ties ([email protected]) Music in the Parks Erik & Aleisha Hermann ([email protected]) Mozingo Music Percussion Competition Dave & Becky Heiney
FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT POLICY
● Student Accounts uses Charms Office to bill and process payments. Please add these email addresses
as Safe Senders in your email program: ● [email protected] – communications from student accounts ● [email protected] – account communications sent from Charms
● Make checks payable to EHS BAND. ● When school is in session, payments can be dropped off in the lockbox located in the band room.
Please note the student’s name and the reason for the payment on each check (band fees, spring break trip or Winter Guard). Do not use cash for band. The band program assumes no financial responsibility for cash.
● Student Accounts does not have access to the school during summer break. Mail your payments (checks only) to: EHS Bands, Student Accounts, P.O. Box 64, Eureka, MO 63025.
● If fundraising payments are received after the due date, students will be fined the amount due through the EHS main office and may be restricted from participating in subsequent fundraising until the amount of the previous fundraiser has been paid.
FINANCIAL POLICY
● If you anticipate difficulty in paying band fees, please let us know and we will work with you.
You can set up a 50/50 payment, 4-installment payment plan or request a partial/full subsidy from the Band Patrons Association. Subsidies are based on need and available Patron funds. Return this form along with the other required band handbook forms. Subsidies cover required bands fees and camp meals only, not optional items or the spring trip.
● This request is due in print or by email ([email protected]) by May 17, 2019. ● The student will be assigned a non-marching position in the fall show if the band fee is not paid or
subsidy request form has not been turned in by the date due. ● Payment for the optional spring trip must be provided in full by the payment deadline or the
student/chaperone will not be allowed to attend. If a subsidy has been used for required band fees, the subsidy must be repaid in full before funds will be applied to the optional spring trip.
● Fines are issued for non-payment of fundraising or band fees. This will prevent students from attending Homecoming and Prom if the debt is unpaid at the time of the event. Fines are carried forward from year-to-year and diplomas will not be released if you have any outstanding school debts.
If approved for a subsidy, it is EXPECTED that the student:
● Participate in the student fundraiser, where monies earned will first be applied toward fees owed. ● Volunteer at ALL fundraising events:
● Mozingo Drum Line Festival, Craft Fair, MCCGA AND Music in The Parks. ● If the student has not met these requirements, the subsidy will be revoked & a fine issued.
ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT CONCERT PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS for Students Enrolled in Elective Music Courses
Concert performances allow unique opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills in their music class. They are the culminating event to several weeks of teaching and learning. Teachers use these performances to make summative assessments of student performance, which are then recorded as a portion of student grades on a report card.
These performances cannot be replicated in the classroom or repeated at another time. Music is a form of communication—the musician interprets the ideas of a composer and communicates them to an audience. The audience supplies feedback through the atmosphere of the performance environment and through their applause. That feedback is an important form of evaluation for a musician.
It is an expectation that all students enrolled in a performing ensemble are present and participate in all scheduled concerts. Within five school days of the announcement of the concert schedule, parents should alert the music teacher of any unavoidable conflicts.
● Students with an excused absence from school on the day of the performance may be excused from participation. A listing of excusable absences appears in the district’s Policies, Regulations, Procedures and Consequences Handbook.
● Students excused from a concert will be exempt from the concert performance assessment. ● Concert performance may comprise up to 20% of the academic portion of students’ grades for the semester. ● Unexcused absences from concert performances will result in no academic credit awarded for that
performance. ● In the event of an unexcused absence from a performance, or multiple unexcused absences, the future
eligibility of the student in the class will be assessed. The following reasons are excusable absences from band rehearsals or performances: weddings, funerals, close family graduation, illness, school approved excused absence for vacation, or conflicts with a school activity that have been documented in advance and approved by the band director. Please submit all excused absence requests by note or email well in advance so that the band may adjust and prepare for a superior performance. The following reasons are not excusable absences from band rehearsals or performances: part-time jobs, birthdays or birthday parties, Cardinals games, concerts or other entertainment events, packing or cleaning for vacations, homework, studying for tests, being tired, or having a busy week.
ATTENDANCE Participation in Activities: (from Student Handbook) Students who are absent from school on the day of a music performance will not be able to attend or participate in that activity during the day or evening unless the activity is scheduled on a day when school is not in session. Students must be in attendance all periods of the day to be eligible to participate. Students who are absent from school for a doctor or dental appointment may attend or participate in an activity with a written statement from the doctor releasing them to participate and administrative approval. Under unusual circumstances, an administrator may grant approval for participation if arranged in advance.
GRADE POLICY 30% Rehearsal Skills: This includes the student contributing fully to the rehearsal as instructed with all of the daily supplies (instrument, sheet music, lyre & flip folder, drill, drill chips, pencil and tennis shoes). 50% Recorded Assessments: Students make home recordings of the assigned material. Any media is acceptable (mp3/4, .wav, Audacity (remember to export the file!), Windows Media Player, or Quicktime compatible format by email or turned in via Google Classroom). 20% Performance: Students are present and on time with the attire and equipment needed for performance.
MUSIC HONOR CORDS - A SENIOR GRADUATION AWARD
4 years enrolled in 1 performance group (orchestra, band, choir) all grades 9-12 all semesters; Must have 3 instances of participation in the following: solo & ensemble festival (district and/or state), All-Suburban performance group, All-State performance group. No unexcused absences from any school music performance.
UNIFORM AND CONCERT WEAR POLICIES
Both marching and concert uniforms should be worn and cared for according to the following. Failure to follow these policies may result in a lowered grade for the performance and fines assessed for damage to the uniform or missing items.
Wearing the BRAND NEW MARCHING Uniform Uniforms may be temporarily altered by pinning or basting, but do not cut the fabric. When wearing the uniform in public, the entire uniform must be worn at all times. Do not change into or out of the uniform while in public. If the temperature is cold, students may bring blankets to games and dress in layers under the uniform. Black band t-shirts and shorts are to be worn underneath the marching uniform. Only uniform shoes and black socks that go above the ankle are to be worn with tuxedos and marching uniforms. Clean mud and dirt from shoes after each performance. No food or drink while in uniform. Students may change out of the marching uniform during 3rd quarter. Hair, Jewelry & Make-up (Marching Uniform) Male AND female hair should not go below the collar. Long hair should be worn in a ponytail and/or tucked up under the hat. Small post earrings or studs are the only acceptable jewelry that can be worn with the uniform. Make-up should be applied sparingly. No face paint, colored hairspray or sparkles are allowed when in uniform. What to Store in the Garment Bag Only the tuxedo or marching uniform jacket, pants, gauntlets, gloves and socks may be kept in the garment bag. Shoe and hat boxes should go with the student on the bus and are to be kept in the box separate from the garment bag. Uniform bags only will hang on racks for travel. Care of the BRAND NEW MARCHING Uniform and Concert Wear After the Performance Hang the BRAND NEW MARCHING uniform neatly in the garment bag during 3rd quarter and after every performance. Pants are to be folded along the crease in the pant leg. If the BRAND NEW MARCHING uniform is wet from a performance, whether from rain or perspiration, allow it to air dry and/or take it to the cleaners as soon as possible. Damage will result if the BRAND NEW MARCHING uniform is left in the garment bag while still wet or damp. Wrinkled or soiled uniforms are not acceptable for performance. Do not attempt to remove stains from the BRAND NEW MARCHING uniform yourself and never machine wash any part of the tuxedo (with exception of the tuxedo shirt). Dry Cleaning BRAND NEW MARCHING uniforms and tuxes need to be dry cleaned following the final performance. We will provide instructions that need to be followed to avoid damage to your uniform as well as a negotiated price at local dry cleaners.
BAND VOCABULARY Trip Sheet – itinerary of upcoming activities. You’ll receive an email from Mr. Arata via Infinite Campus when the trip sheet is available. Check our website to download a copy. Band Patrons – parent organization that supports the efforts of our performing groups. General meetings are held every other month in the EHS Band Room. All parents are encouraged to attend. Battery – percussionists who march on the field. Front Ensemble – also known as the “pit.” Percussionists who play keyboards, drums and cymbals along the front sideline closest to the audience. This group marches only in parades. Drum Line – marching band term for the percussion section including both the front ensemble & battery. Color Guard – flag, rifle & sabre performing group that presents the marching band’s visual program. These students must pick one of two options: 1) sign up for Senior Incentive, finish classes for the day early, then come to marching band during 7th hour OR 2) enroll in Concert Band for the full year, playing a band instrument they already know or learn flute (music customized for these students) Winter Guard – Color Guard performing to pre-recorded music in a gym during the winter season. At EHS, this extra-curricular group forms in November and ends in early April at the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association Championships. Concert Band – non-auditioned inside band consisting of students in grades 9-12. Symphonic Winds– auditioned inside band consisting of students in grades 9-12 with shorter audition. Symphonic Band – top auditioned inside band consisting of grades 9-12. All three concert bands meet together during the summer and 1st quarter to form the Wildcat Pride Marching Band. Jazz Band – Zero or first hour class where students learn jazz performance skills, improvisation, jazz history and theory. Jazz band auditions will occur in January for the subsequent school year. All students who are interested in jazz band must audition unless they have director approval. Rockwood All-District Honor Band – honor group formed of band members at Eureka, Lafayette, Marquette, and Summit by director nomination and conducted by a guest clinician. All-Suburban Band – St. Louis area honor band that auditions at Ladue High School in early November, rehearses about four times and presents a concert on a Sunday in January. This is a pre-qualifying event for the All-State Band auditions. All-State Band – the highest honor for a high school band student in Missouri. Auditions are held in Columbia the first weekend of December. If selected, the student goes to the Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks and rehearses with the best high school musicians in the state, performing for the state’s music educators the last Saturday in January. Solo and Ensemble Festival – held the first weekend in March, students play a solo or small ensemble of three or more musicians for a judge, earning a I, II, III, IV or V rating based on the musical and technical merit of the performance. Solos and ensembles that receive a “I” rating qualify to go to the State Solo and Ensemble festival in Columbia on the last Saturday of April or first Saturday in May for a rating with higher standards and honors. Make sure your son or daughter enrolls with a group of similar ability and commitment level within the same band, not necessarily friends. If one person quits, the whole thing is cancelled and cancellation fees apply to all.
TRAVEL POLICIES Traveling to our festivals and competitions is a privilege. It is the responsibility of band members to properly conduct themselves and represent Eureka High School in a positive manner at all times. Important: Please note if a student does not abide by the district behavioral guidelines as outlined in the Student Discipline & Consequences portion of the student handbook, the student may be sent home at the discretion of the teacher/coach/sponsor/chaperone, at the student’s expense, and the student’s family will be responsible for all financial and other consequences of the student’s behavior. Any student whose behavior warrants the potential for being sent home will be addressed as the teacher/coach deems appropriate after a conversation involving the teacher/coach, the student, a parent or guardian and the principal or school administrator. Out of Town or Overnight Travel Booklet CODE OF CONDUCT COACHES, SPONSORS, CHAPERONES
Travel Procedures ● Each student is responsible for being on time. Tardiness will result in a lowered grade. ● Stay in a group of at least four band members at all times. Never leave the performance site. ● All policies in the EHS student handbook apply at every event in which the band participates. ● Students are required to have the following forms on file in the band office prior to the first
day of school. Students will not be allowed to participate in performances or travel with the band without these forms on file. These forms will be on file for the school year. Please submit a new Information form if your medical info and/or insurance has changed during the school year. Submit Travel Permission & Medical forms using “2018-2019 school year” & “Music Festivals & Field Trips”.
Out-of-Town or Overnight Travel Field Trip Permission, Release, and Indemnity Agreement (Form 5006) Out-of-Town or Overnight Travel Field Trip Agreement and Student Information Form (Form 5037)
● Students may check out from an event only with their own parent/guardian following the performance. Siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles do not apply. The parent and student should see a director to be marked off the attendance list.
● All students ride the bus for trips. If you absolutely cannot ride the bus due to a conflict in schedule, you may travel to the event with a parent with permission from a principal. Please send the form below no later than the week before the event so that we may plan accordingly.
Field Trip Parent Transportation Permission Form (5013)
THE TOP 5 RULES OF CONCERT ETIQUETTE 1. Refrain from talking or making any other unnecessary noise. This is the first and greatest rule. It also includes whispering during the performance. 2. Turn off cell phones. Texting or gaming during a performance is inappropriate. 3. Food and beverages are never allowed in the theatre. 4. Do not applaud between movements. The piece is finished when the director lowers their baton. 5. Do not enter or leave the theatre during the music. Wait for a break in the concert to visit the restroom. If you are carrying an upset child, leave quietly and quickly. Consider the attention span of children compared to the length of the program when deciding to bring them to formal concerts.
MARCHING BAND FAQs
1. What should I bring to Band Camp? The weather will be sunny and hot so wear light colored and loose fitting clothing. Wear tennis shoes (no sandals), sunscreen, and a hat and/or sunglasses. Rehearsals will be outside unless otherwise stated. Bring a jug of water with your name on it. You will need your instrument, sheet music, pencil, drill and drill chips. You will also need to purchase a lyre (pronounced like the word “liar”) and flip folder which attaches your music to the instrument. Lyres and flip folders are available at most music stores. Percussionists will need a flexible 3-ring binder with clean sheet protectors for their music. Those in the battery will also need to purchase ear plugs due to the high decibel levels that result from playing a marching drum. All musicians are encouraged to purchase ear plugs to wear during long rehearsals. 2. What will we be doing in Band Camp? Band Camp is our time to prepare our show so that every member will know their music and their positions on the field. A major part of your grade will be evaluation of your performance in these areas. 3. What if I am unable to attend some of the sessions? The drill is very difficult to learn if someone is missing, and even more difficult to make up. You need to let us know when and why you will not be in attendance at Band Camp immediately (see attached Summer Rehearsal Schedule and Excused Absence Form). You should visit with coaches or sponsors about balancing Band Camp with other practices. Work schedules should be cleared. If you need a ride, you should call a friend or your section leader to arrange transportation. Note that absence from rehearsal may result in the student being moved to an alternate or non-performing drill position in the marching band program in order for the band to better learn the show. 4. What will we do the first day of school? We will practice and play. Plan to have your instrument, tennis shoes, music, drill and pencil. 5. Do I have to memorize my marching music? Yes. All marching band performances are performed by memory including our halftimes, competitions, and parades. Memorization tests are part of your 1st semester grade. If you memorize your music first, you will find that learning the marching techniques and field positions will be much easier. Music will be passed out either by the end of the previous school year or day one of camp at the latest. 6. What if I have other questions about Band? Our section leaders are all upperclassmen with experience in our program and should be able to answer your questions. If you have questions, please contact these students, the drum majors, or the band staff. Ask questions if you are not sure about something -- we can't help you if we don't know that you need advice. 7. Can I be in band and still play in sports? Of course! Communication is key. Sometimes there are calendar conflicts. Let us know ahead of time if you’ll be gone so that we can make arrangements. Games take precedence over our rehearsals, performances come before sport practices. We’re happy to share time between band and another school organization, but we have to be able to plan for your absence. Parents, email the band office for an excused absence and we will send a makeup assignment.
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Eureka High School Bands BAND LETTERING REQUIREMENTS
A letter is a symbol of outstanding extracurricular achievement. Listed below are the requirements for earning a letter in band. Letters (or bars for subsequent letters) are presented with all band awards in the spring of each academic year. _____ The student shall earn an "A" or "B" during 1st semester and have an "A" or "B" during the 2nd semester at
the time of presentation. _____ The student shall have no unexcused absences from performances. _____ The student shall participate in All-Suburban Band auditions or in the District Solo & Ensemble Festival. _____ The student shall attend all days of band camp without any tardies. _____ The student shall work at least one shift of the Drum Line Festival, the Craft Fair or MCCGA events. _____ The student shall work at least one shift at Music in the Parks events.
*For those shifts the students has signed up for but not been in attendance, shift points will be deducted from their total band letter points.
The student shall earn a minimum of 25 points from the events below: Activity Points Activity Points Attend a college summer band camp 5 District Festival Solo Attend all days of EHS band camp Earned III, IV, or V rating 5
AND all evening rehearsals 10 Earned II rating 7Bus/Field/Equipment/Room Manager 3 Earned I rating 9Section Leader 5 District Festival Ensemble Drum Major 7 Earned III, IV, or V rating 5Audition for All-Suburban Group 5 Earned II rating 7All-Suburban Group Member 10 Earned I rating 9Audition for All-State Band/Orchestra/Jazz 5 State Festival Solo All-State Honorable Mention 10 Earned Bronze rating 7All-State Alternate 12 Earned Silver rating 9All-State Band/Orchestra/Jazz member 15 Earned Gold rating 10 Rockwood All-District Honor Band 5 State Festival Ensemble Approved non-Rockwood Honor Band 5 Earned Bronze rating 5
(Submit concert program) Earned Silver rating 7Take regular private lessons w/adult 10 Earned Gold rating 9
(Must be documented by instructor) Enrolled in two EHS concert/jazz bands 5Take regular A+lessons 5 Winter Guard 10 Perform in Composer’s Recital 3 St. Louis Youth Symphony 10 Compose a piece in the Composer’s Recital
5 CMS Young People’s Symphonic
Orchestra 7
ETC Pit Orchestra 3 CMS Young People’s Concert Orchestra 5Shift at Mozingo, craft fair, MCCGA, MIP 1 Rockwood/Community Music Group 3Participate in approved performance 1 (Must be documented by director)
(Submit concert program) Attend an approved concert 1
TOTAL POINTS: _____ NAME: ____________________________ GRADE: ___