Welcome to the Marching Cardinals!

Join the Remind App (for parents):

Text @marchua to 81010

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What to expect?!?!?

Friendship

Fun

Travel

Scholarships

Saturdays

Camps

Sweat

Food

Music

Improvement

Leadership Opportunities

School Spirit

Get out of class

Competition

MANDATORY Kick-off Rehearsals

May 18 3:30-5:30 pm

Full Band Reading Session/Guard Basics

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May 26-28, 3:00-5:30 pm

Full Band Basics Camp

MANDATORY Summer/Fall Schedule

• Season July 13 - Late November after the Monroe Christmas Parade

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• Practices Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays each week from 3 pm - 6 pm
• **NEW** Guard members will also (in addition to the Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays) practice on MONDAYS from 3:30-5:30 pm. The SECOND and FOURTH Monday of every month will be REQUIRED and the FIRST and THIRD Monday will be OPTIONAL (BUT RECOMMENDED). This will allow for more Guard centered rehearsals.

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• ALL home football games 6pm - flexible (10:30ish)

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• Select Saturday competitions (September-October)
• I would recommend keeping your Saturday plans free until you know the full comp schedule.

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Attendance Policy

Attendance at marching band practices, Friday night performances, and Saturday competitions is so important and is VITAL to our bands success. We MUST commit to being present.

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If you are going to leave early, arrive late, or be absent from a practice or performance you MUST fill out the Absence Notification Form at least 24 hours in advance. Please note this is not excusal from a practice or performance. Filling out this form is just notifying us of your plans.

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Students that participate in Fall sports must be available for 2 of the 3 rehearsals each week (all 3 if possible). The sooner you talk to your coaches, the more understanding they will be with this commitment. All conflicts must be communicated to Mr. Rowe.

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IMPORTANT Attendance Policy

Attendance Policy

• Arriving LATE or leaving EARLY to a rehearsal/performance is considered an absence.
• Inform your Section Leader and fill out Absence Notification Form 24 hours before ANY absence.
• All absences are UNEXCUSED unless you have prior approval from directors.

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Attendance Policy (continued)

Consequence for Unexcused Absence from Practice

• First unexcused absence from practice results in loss of 3rd quarter break at the next Friday Night Game.
• Second unexcused absence from practice results in loss of 3rd quarter break at the next Friday Night Game and loss of Saturday competition activities outside of the performance.
• Third unexcused absence from a practice results in REMOVAL from competitive marching band without refund. Friday night activities are still allowed and encouraged.

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Consequences for Unexcused Absence from Friday and Saturday Performance

• Any unexcused absence from a Friday or Saturday performance results in REMOVAL from the competitive marching band without refund. Friday night and other school activities are still allowed and encouraged.

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Attendance Policy (continued)

Excused Absences

• An excused absence is sickness, medical emergencies, or a family emergency. Please provide a doctor's note.
• Please check and clear your work schedules and doctor appointments against the marching band schedule.
• Excused absences must be approved by a band director and will be handled case by case.

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Financial Information

There are two fees due in order to participate in the marching band.

All fees are non-refundable.

Payment should be paid on MyPaymentsPlus by due dates.

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$250 Due April 30 Marching Band Registration Family Fee

$250 Due July 13 Marching Band Camp Fee (per marching band member)

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Uniforms

Students will be given a show shirt and will have the opportunity to purchase a show sweatshirt and more shirts. Students missing ANY part of the uniform will not be allowed to perform on the field for games or competitions.

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Relaxed Uniforms

During the extreme hot weather months, we will perform in a relaxed uniform.

Please have these items by the start of band camp.

Instrumentalist:

1. Show Shirt, tucked in (provided)
2. Khaki Shorts (student provides)

MUST be dress code length. Think middle school uniforms.

• Brown or Black Belt (student provides)
• Sneakers (student provides)

Guard:

1. Show Shirt, tucked in (provided)
2. Black athletic shorts over black spandex shorts (student provides)
3. Black socks (student provides)
4. Black Sneakers (student provides)

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Uniforms (continued)

Performance Uniform

Instrumentalist:

1. Show Shirt, tucked in (provided)
2. Black Bibs, Uniform Top, and any accessories (provided)
3. Black calf or knee-high socks (student provides)
4. Black marching band shoes (student provides)
5. Only For Wind Players: Two pairs of black gloves
1. Here is a link for the shoes and gloves. (student provides)
2. To save money a parent will do a combined order for shoes and gloves. If you would like to participate in this combined order please be on the lookout for information at the marching band interest meeting and via email.

Guard:

1. Show Shirt, tucked in (provided)
2. Skin Tone Bodysuit (student provides)
3. Chosen Makeup (student provides)
4. Ever Jazz Shoes (student provides)
1. Guard Instructor will contact you with more details about your uniform.

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Student Health

Marching band is a very physical activity, much like any sport. It is vital that students come to camp and practice in good shape and are hydrated. Students should drink a LOT of water before camp, all day during camp and on practice/game/competition days. All members will have to pass a physical in order to participate. Physicals are due by the start of band camp (July 13). Please work on this ahead of time and do not wait until the last minute. We would hate for students to miss part of camp because of this.

BAND CAMP!!!

*This is where the magic happens*

July 13-17 8am-8pm (ALL members)

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July 20-23 8am-8pm (Percussion & Guard)

July 20-24 4pm-8pm (ALL members)

Week 2 events:

THURSDAY NIGHT FUN (Shaving Cream)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW PERFORMANCE

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*ALL of Band Camp is MANDATORY*

BAND CAMP!!!

Band Camp will be an AWESOME two weeks of hard work and memories. It is vital that you come prepared to camp. This is NOT the time to learn your music. We would like ALL show music memorized BEFORE camp and your book should be in your flip folders. Bring your drill charts, music and pencil to every practice!

Dress code is very important for band camp. Please have appropriate length shorts, 3-5 WHITE T-Shirts (not a tank top) made out of light material, sneakers, hat and sunglasses. Make sure you don’t mind writing on your white t-shirts ; ) They will not stay white for long. School dress down day rules apply. Tight, short, sleeveless and inappropriate words/images on clothes are NOT allowed. DO NOT WEAR JEANS OR PANTS AT CAMP!!!

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BAND CAMP!!!

It will be HOT! Your health will depend on how much and what you eat and drink! You MUST eat at least three meals a day and drink a bottle of water every hour during camp. If you wait until band camp to start hydrating, you are too late. Drink water ALL summer! Energy drinks and coffee are not your friends! Drink gatorade to substitute water. Don’t skip medications or daily routines during band camp. EVERY BAND STUDENT MUST HAVE A LARGE WATER BOTTLE. AT LEAST 32 OZ OR MORE!!!

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Band Camp Daily Checklist

1. _____ Water bottle (at least 32 oz)
2. _____ White t-shirt (3-5 are recommended)
3. _____ Pencil, music and drill chart
4. _____ Instrument and supplies
5. _____ Sun screen
6. _____ Hat
7. _____ Sun glasses
8. _____ Bug spray
9. _____ Deodorant!!! (non-negotiable)
10. _____ Earplugs (required)

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Marching Band Handbook

• Customs

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• Traditions

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• Discipline

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• Marching Commands and Fundamentals

Click On Me

the BAND APP…you will want this (for students only)

Band Boosters...we need you!!!

• Pit Crew
• First Responder in First Aid and CPR
• Uniform Team
• Photographer/Videographer
• Chaperone for Competitions/Games
• Band Camp Meal Team
• Band Camp Helper
• Home Game Dinner Server/Helper
• Donations of supplies/Snacks

Volunteer Sign-Up

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Commitment and Registration

The marching band is a very precise marching organization and therefore has very precise marching drill formations that are written to an exact number of marchers.

It is important that we have early registration and commitment from you if you wish to be apart of this amazing group of students. Please follow the steps below to register ASAP. Please complete the entire commitment and registration

process by April 30.

Steps to Commit and Register

1. Fill out Commitment and Registration Form
1. HS (including Rising 9th Grade): April 14-30
2. Rising 8th Grade: April 23-30
3. Rising 7th Grade: BY INVITATION ONLY
2. Pay the $250 Marching Band Registration Family Fee on MyPaymentsPlus by April 30
3. Join the MarchUA REMIND APP. Text @marchua to 81010 and join the Band App (for students only)
4. Pay the $250 Marching Band Camp Fee by July 13
5. Be on the lookout for music and more information from directors

Questions???

Feel free to email us:

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Mr. Rowe - drowe@unionacademy.org

Mrs. Price - tprice@unionacademy.org

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