FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COLORGUARD
AUDITION
DATES: They will be in April. Dates TBA
DATES
FOR MINI BAND CAMP: Aug. 5, 6 & 7, 2009. DATE FOR 2009
BAND CAMP: Aug. 9 – 15, 2009
WHO CAN JOIN COLORGUARD? Anyone
interested in flag drills and dance movement may audition for the
colorguard. No musical knowledge or previous experience is required.
The clinic dates will be announced soon.
HOW OFTEN ARE PRACTICES? The
Colorguard coach and student leadership will set up practices. They
will run once or twice a week during the summer. It is understood
that students may periodically miss rehearsals due to family vacations.
During the marching season there will be an additional rehearsal
(Wednesday) to the full band rehearsal (Monday).
WHAT IS MINI BAND CAMP? All new
marchers are required to attend three days of marching instruction
Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Clinics are run
by drum majors and other student leadership, under the supervision of the
band director(s).
SCHEDULE FOR MINI
BAND CAMP
9:00
a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
New Marchers and Section Leaders – Marching Instruction
10:30 a.m.
– 11:30 a.m.
Music Sectionals for ALL Marching Band Members
11:30 a.m.
– 12:30 p.m. FULL
MARCHING BAND MUSIC REHEARSAL
WHAT IS BAND CAMP? Band
camp is scheduled shortly before the start of the school year.
Marching Band students need to make every effort to
attend Band Camp. Colorguard students must attend band camp. The 1/2
time performance, parade routine and all of
the music for the season are learned during these days, with the assistance
of several hired specialized staff. More importantly, this
experience develops and promotes camaraderie, team spirit and unity.
Students spend seven days and six nights at
Camp
Walden
in
Cheboygan
,
Michigan
learning and mastering marching drills and colorguard routines. We also
will have various social activities.
CAN A STUDENT PARTICIPATE IN BOTH
COLORGUARD AND FALL SPORTS? To avoid conflicts,
students desiring to participate in fall sports must CAREFULLY cross
reference their Marching Band performance dates with
those of their sport. All conflicts need to be resolved with
the Band director(s) no less than one week before the conflict.
WHEN DOES THE MARCHING BAND REHEARSE? The
bands will practice their music and segments of the drill during their
respective class hours. Normally, the full band has
a mandatory rehearsal once a week for 2 1/2 hours during the marching season.
Special situations/events might require extra rehearsals. A complete
schedule of Marching Band rehearsals and performances will be
available on or before Marching Band registration. Visit www.Ikebands.com
for a complete schedule.
HOW OFTEN DOES THE MARCHING BAND
PERFORM? The band performs at all home games (4-5),
MSBOA Marching Band Festival, Romeo Peach Parade Playoffs
(for home games), the Rochester Christmas Parade as well as other events.
DO I HAVE TO BUY MY OWN FLAGS? Flags,
poles and are purchased by the band.
For additional information, please
check our website at www.Ikebands.com
Questions and concerns should be
addressed to Mr. Kevin Matthews. Eisenhower Marching Band Director
at kevin.matthews@uticak12.org
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