EAGLE REGIMENT PARENT NIGHT

May 20, 2014-2015 7PM

WHAT IS MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD?

Artistic Athletic Competitive

SECTIONS

Woodwinds Brass Drum Line or Battery Front Ensemble or Pit Color Guard

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Each semester of Marching Band 8080 or Color Guard 8085 provides the opportunity to earn 5 credits of PE

4 Years of Marching Band 8080 satisfies PE requirements and opens up summer school for additional honors or make up classes.

CORPS. VS. SHOW BAND (TRADITIONAL) STYLE

Corps Style Models after Drum Corps International (DCI) Typically use a Front Ensemble or Pit Visually more figurative or abstract and complex Phantom Regiment, SMCHS, MVHS, ASU Marching Band

Show Band (Traditional) Style Geared towards crowd entertainment for

halftime/pregame Typically do not use a front ensemble or pit Visually more literal and often more simplified Ohio State Marching Band and most college bands

EAGLE REGIMENT DATES Summer Sectionals TBD

Rookie Camp July 23-24 9am-12pm

Band Camp (Monday – Friday) July 27-August 7 9:00am-5:00pm

Regular Season Rehearsals (Tuesdays and Thursdays) August 11 – November 17 2:30-6:00pm August 13 – November 20 5:00-8:30pm Fall Camps August 28 (Friday) and September 19

(Saturday)

9:00am-4:00pmOpen House

October 18 10am-2pm

Football Games (Fridays) September 11 vs. Dorsey September 25 vs. Martin Luther King October 9 vs. St. John Bosco October 16 Away vs. Jserra (Tentative) November 6 vs. Mater Dei

Competitions (Saturdays) September 26 @ Aliso Niguel (Tentative) October 3 @ Tesoro HS October 24 @ Rancho Buena Vista HS November 7 @ Chino HS November 15 @ Ramona HS November 21 – Championships TBD

ANTICIPATED CONFLICTS

October 3 – SAT Testing (AM – should not conflict with Tesoro)

October 24 – ACT Testing/Talon Theatre Dress Rehearsal

November 7 – SAT Testing November 21 – Tustin MUN

(Fr./So./Jr./Sr.)

FRESHMAN MUN/BAND OPTIONS

9/26 –SOCOMUN - Required 10/3 – Tesoro Tournament (Band) 10/24 – RBV Tournament (Band) 11/7 – Chino (Band) 11/14 – Ramona (Band) 11/21 – Championships (Band) 12/5 – Mira Costa (MUN) - Optional 1/16 – Mission Viejo (MUN) - Optional 1/23 – Edison Novice (MUN) - Required 2/20 – Laguna Hills (MUN) - Optional 4/23 – Huntington Beach Novice (MUN) – Required

SO/JR/SR MUN/BAND SCHEDULE

9/26 – Aliso Viejo (Band)/SOCOMUN – Optional 10/3 – Tesoro Tournament (Band) 10/17 – Edison Adv. (MUN) - Required 10/24 – RBV Tournament (Band) 11/7 – Vista (Band) 11/14 – Ramona (Band) 11/21 – Championships (Band) 12/5 – Mira Costa (MUN) - Optional 1/16 – Mission Viejo (MUN) - Optional 2/5 – Surf City (MUN) – Required 2/20 – Laguna Hills (MUN) – Sophomore Optional Only 4/TBD – McKenna (MUN) - Optional

BAND CAMP SETS THE FOUNDATION

Mandatory Quality over quantity Setting expectations– rehearsal,

equipment, leadership, performance quality

Rehearsal method, etiquette, procedures

BAND CAMP AND FALL CAMP

Things to bring every day: Athletic shoes (vans and slip-ons are not

athletic shoes) Appropriate athletic clothing (no jeans) Hat – preferably brimmed and breathable Water - Mandatory Sunscreen (30+ spf recommended) Sunglasses Musician’s Ear Plugs (Percussionists

mandatory) Instrument, dot book/drill card,

music in a binder, and positive attitude

SCHEDULE

AM (9am-12pm) Stretches Physical Conditioning Visual Basics and Drill (Coordinates on the

field) PM (1pm-5pm)

Sectionals Full Ensemble Full Ensemble w/Drill 2nd week

FOOD/NUTRITION

Students are dismissed for lunch from approx 12pm-1pm

Sack lunch recommended Students may go off campus California Vehicle Code V C Section 12814.6: Students

within 12 months of earning their provisional license may not transport passengers under 20 years of age unless they are accompanied and supervised by their parent/guardian or a licensed driver 25 years of age or older.

Water breaks will be regularly given throughout the day

PREVIEW NIGHT - AUGUST 7TH

Starting point A demonstration of what has been

learned through the course of band camp.

Introduce the pep music, field show, leadership, staff, and Booster Council

FEESFall Operating Costs

Uniforms $50

Show Design/Music/Rights

$150

Entry Fees $50

Coaching Staff $350

Transportation $150

Miscellaneous $50

Total Base Cost $800

New Members

*Marching/Dance Shoes $40

*Uniform Shirt (Required)

$35

Uniform Polo (optional) $35

*Guard Bag (Color Guard)

$35

Total New Member Cost

$875

FEES CONTINUED

Payment for fees will be available online through the online payment portal beginning in June.

We encourage that fees be paid by band camp given that many expenses fall prior to the start of the season.

FINANCIAL AID

Eagle Regiment will match the financial aid granted by SMCHS

Financial Aid status is verified by the Director and Financial Aid recipients will be anonymous to all families including Booster Council

REHEARSAL POLICIES

All rehearsals are mandatory Students should arrive to rehearsal 15 minutes

prior to prepare equipment and ensure proper starting time

Rehearsals are closed to the public unless permission is granted by the Director

Rehearsals conclude at the Director’s or Coach’s Discretion

Students must properly put away their equipment before leaving

Rehearsal prior to a performance is the Dress Rehearsal. Attendance to this rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform.

PERFORMANCE POLICIES

All performances are mandatory! Parents should not engage students

prior to performances or unless otherwise directed.

Detailed itinerary will be provided 1-2 weeks prior to each performance

ABSENCE POLICY

Excused absences are limited to illness, medical/dental/optometric appointment, legal appearance, attendance at a funeral, illness/death in the immediate family, or participation in another approved school-related activity.

With exception of an emergency, all conflicts must be communicated to the director, coach (if applicable), and section captain in writing at the beginning of the season via Conflict Sheet. All other absences are considered unexcused thus ineligible to make-up.

In the event of an emergency, an email notification should be sent to the director, coach, and section captain ASAP.

PARENT HELP

1. Encourage practicing2. Attending performances 3. Volunteer on a committee and/or

participate in fundraising

VOLUNTEER WORK

TRUCK AND TRAILER DRIVER Drive the ER Truck or tow the ER Trailer to Eagle Regiment and other

program related events. This can include other concerts, spring competitions and community events.

BUS CHAPERONES Supervise and monitor student behavior on the bus. Report any

students who do not meet the behavior standards of the program and coordinate with student leadership in making sure all students are in account.

FOOD/MEALS/NUTRITION Arrange the food, water, and nutrition for any specified events such

as football games, competitions and/or SMCHS Open House.

VOLUNTEER WORK (CONT.)

UNIFORM FITTINGS AND MANAGEMENT Organize and conduct uniform fittings and minor uniform

alterations/cleaning

HISTORIAN/VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY Make sure that all performances have a video and photo record

SPIRIT WEAR/SPIRIT COMMITTEE Organize orders for spirit wear and design locker tags

FUNDRAISING/POINSETTIAS Organize, promote and process orders for all fundraising

activities  

VOLUNTEER WORK (CONT.)

SENIOR NIGHT

PROPS AND EQUIPMENT Transport equipment/props to performance venues and

checkpoint sites. Help unload and load props and equipment at performances.

HEALTH/FIRST AID Administer first aid or any health related issues to

students. Must complete CPR/First Aid training.

WEBSITE Manage website and update information when needed

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

If there are any other areas you could see yourself of service, please don’t hesitate to let us know!