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Michael Crookston
AGENDA
Introduction/Why Are You Here?
Why be involved? How to be involved
Communication
Rehearsal Schedule Summary
Policies
Cost estimates and optional travel opportunity
Show Reveal and costuming!
How to Register
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INTRODUCTION
The marching band is the only ensemble large enough to bring together all band members and their families. It is also our most public group, performing for thousands each year. It provides unique opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and collaboration among students, parents, and teachers outside the classroom.
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Why Are You Here?
�PARENTS: WE NEED YOU!�
WHY BE INVOLVED?
COMMUNICATION
When working with a large body of people we need good communication skills and procedures.
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COMMUNICATION
Students Joining “Remind”
Brass Students- @dhsmbbrass
Woodwind Students- @dhsmbww
Color Guard- @dhsmbcg
Percussion- @dhsmbpe
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JOINING THE BAND APP��DOWNLOAD THE APP “BAND” ON YOUR CHOICE OF APP STORE
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STAFF AND PARENTS INTRODUCTIONS
Director- Michael Crookston
Percussion Director- Mitchell Barnard
Color Guard Caption Head- Stephanie Porter
Visual Caption Head- Robert Twogood
Brass Caption Head- Tyler Twogood
Woodwind Caption Head- Tarah Crookston
Front Ensemble Tech- Ari Nash and Michael George
Battery Tech- Miguel Arellano
Additional Staff- Alyssa Norton, Hannah Nelson, McKade Clark, and more depending on availability
Parent Leaders- Mark Haws and Brooke Jenkins (Band Parent Presidents) Shauna Stout and Terin Warner (uniform) Mary Kearney (Band camp)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE SUMMARIES “JUNE”
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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE SUMMARY “JULY”
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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE SUMMARIES FOR FALL
BAND CAMP AND SUPER SATURDAY
Band camp is July 27-Aug 1. These are all day events. On Aug 1 we will plan to dismiss at noon, but the other days run from 8 am to 8 pm
Super Saturday is a cleaning camp day and often when we finish learning our show. It’s like a mini band camp. Super Saturday is tentatively scheduled for Aug 29 and runs from 12 noon to 10 pm with a dinner break
FALL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Monday 3-6 pm at Kaysville Junior High
Tuesday 6-9 pm at Davis High School Stadium
Wednesday- Designated day with nothing
Thursday- 3-6 pm at East Field of Davis High (sometimes KJH and will let families know if this changes)
Friday- No rehearsals but we do play at home football games!
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*Disclaimer*
KJH is building a supplemental gym space west of the building. This is good news and is very needed! However, it’s unclear how much their construction will impact us. Much of this will depend on the timing of their construction which is often fluid. Please be understanding as we figure this out and adjust to circumstances outside our control.
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE SUMMARY
PARENT SHOWS/FOOTBALL GAMES
We perform as a band in the stands at all home football games that are scheduled during the school year.
We also perform our field show at the homecoming game and sometimes the final game of the football season.
We will also have an early season parent performance called “parent preview” though anyone is welcome to attend. We also do performances for hundreds of elementary students in the area.
COMPETITION SUMMARY
Sept 18 Homecoming performance
Sept 26 COMPETITION�Oct 3 COMPETITION�Oct 10 COMPETITION�Oct 24 COMPETITION�Oct 31 COMPETITION- (Davis Cup)�Nov 6 Red Rocks State Championships (Utah Tech University)�Nov 7th Bands Of America Western Regional (Utah Tech University)
Proposed trip to go to Disneyland following our Bands of America performance would be Nov 8 and 9 returning Nov 10
SOME POLICIES FOR CONSIDERATION
Students must meet UHSAA eligibility requirements: a 2.0 GPA, no more than one F, and no U’s in citizenship.
1st term eligibility is based on 4th term grades
Students in 9th grade and up may participate in the fall season. Students do not participate in fall only, though a small number choose to perform in summer parades only. Fundamentals are taught during the summer.
Absences: We understand that summer conflicts arise; please plan trips during scheduled breaks when possible. Fall absences especially impact the group’s progress and students who are unprepared to perform may be asked not to.
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MORE THINGS FOR CONSIDERATION
A quality synthetic reed can save woodwind players money over time. While the upfront cost is higher, it lasts longer and reduces replacement expenses.
All marching band members should be enrolled in a school performing ensemble. For most students this is band, but choir, orchestra, theater, and color guard also qualify.
Color guard members should enroll in the Color Guard class. The class is most effective when all members participate.
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QUESTIONS��WITH OTHER THINGS TO GET THROUGH AND QUESTIONS LIKELY, WITH RESPECT FOR YOUR TIME, I WILL TAKE QUESTIONS THROUGH EMAIL AND WILL RESPOND WITHIN 48 HOURS TO THE ENTIRE GROUP WITH A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS RESPONSE
Michael Crookston- Band Director
microokston@dsdmail.net
Mark Haws- Band Parents President
Brooke Jenkins- Band Parents Co President
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FINANCIAL COSTS
It takes a lot of resources to run a marching program and we carry the entire load ourselves with no district financial support.
The financials breakdown is the most a student in the program could expect to pay but some students will pay less if they do not need some apparel or instrument needs.
At least one fundraising opportunity will be available for students to participate in to raise funds for their own dues. Some program fundraisers (like Taco Time for example) help cover things not paid by student fees like semi transportation
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FINANCIALS-�DISCLOSURE��
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Schedule
Total for summer and fall per individual no more than 1,000 not including travel
St. George State Championships
Trip
Estimated cost for State championship- 385 (based on last year’s prices)
We plan to participate in our state championships Nov 6 and the Bands of America regional Nov 7. We still have to approve this trip with a survey, but please understand this is the pinnacle of our competition season
Optional proposed extension to Disneyland
After our state championships and regional performances, we are proposing an optional Disneyland extension. Students not participating can take a bus back to Kaysville.
This extension requires parent approval and at least 80% support. Voting in favor does not commit your student to attend, but not voting will count as a “no.”
Itinerary and Cost Breakdown
Sunday – Depart in the morning for Santa Monica Pier (lunch included en route). Free time at the beach, followed by dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co..
Monday – Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Disneyland Park. Students will participate in a Soundtrack Session Workshop, and color guard members in a dance performance workshop. The remainder of the day is free time in the park.
Tuesday – Breakfast at the hotel. Travel home with lunch and dinner en route (students will receive prepaid Visa gift cards).
Itinerary and Cost Breakdown
These are preliminary estimates based on numbers we don’t yet know. With triple occupancy, the cost is about $1,316 per student, covering transportation, meals, park admission, workshops, and hotel.
Chaperone costs will vary depending on room occupancy. I can provide more details if we decide to move forward.
I’d like to take an informal poll to see if there is enough interest to pursue the trip. A QR code to a short anonymous survey will be on the final slide, and I would appreciate your feedback.
Fundraising Opportunities
We can offer individual fundraising options such as Fiiz or Swig cards (students make $10 for each of these they sell) or Little Caesars cards or Vanilla.
Program wide events like a “text a thon” can only be applied to the students equally per district policy
We would LOVE to have some corporate sponsors for the band if you have any connections here please let Mr. Crookston know!
Fundraisers can take a lot of time to run- if you want fundrais we need parents willing to help with that.
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SHOW CONCEPT REVEAL AND COSTUMING RENDERINGS
“Chromatic World”
Our show explores the natural world through chroma, from muted shades to the brightest, most vibrant colors. Each movement celebrates the beauty and variety of color found in nature.
“Chromatic World”
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Striking images from nature will shift between monochromatic and fully saturated chroma
Band Uniform. Exact colors TBD. Also planning on a shako (hat) wrap and possible under shirt
Movement 1
Source material:
Merry Go Round of Life by Joe Hisaishi and Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky
Movement 2
Source material: “Yellow” by Coldplay
Movement 3
Source material:
What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele
Go forth! Help recruit! Register at davisbands.org
Questions: microokston@dsdmail.net
Please try on shoes before ya go!
Informal Trip Survey (just for feedback)
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