| Petoskey High School Bands |
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| Carl Brien, Barry Bennett, and Patrick Ryan |
Phone Numbers: Best Time to Call--12:00noon-1:00p.m.
Carl Brien--231-348-2278; Barry Bennett-231-348-2279; Patrick Ryan-231-348-2297
High School Rehearsal and Performance Dates for 2011-2012:
High School Rehearsal and Performance Dates for Marching Band
2011-2012:
July 4th—Parade at Bay Harbor-10:15a.m. and Petoskey-5:15p.m.!!!
July 25-- Band Camp Check-In, Practice, and Parent Meeting-High School, 6:00-8:30pm
July 31-August 5--Band Camp, Ferris State University
August 22,23,24,29, 30, and 31-- Marching Band Rehearsals-High School, 6:30-8:30pm
September 7—Rehearsal
at stadium, 6:30-8:30p
September 14--Rehearsal at stadium, 6:30-8:30p
September 16--Football Game, Meet at 5:45pm at the High School
September 21--
Rehearsal at stadium, 6:30-8:30p
September 26--
Rehearsal at stadium, 6:30-8:30p
September 30--Football Game, Meet at 5:45pm at the High School
October 1—Cedar Springs Competition
October 3-- Rehearsal
at stadium, 6:30-8:30p
October 8—Brandon Competition
October 10--Traverse City Exhibition
October 12--
Rehearsal at stadium, 6:30-8:30p
October 14-- Homecoming Parade and Football Game, Meet at 5:30pm at the HS
October 20--
Rehearsal at stadium, 6:30-8:30p
October 22 and 23--Jenison
Competition
October 27—Marching Band Banquet, 6:30p.m., High School Cafeteria
November 2--Honor's Band Try-Outs in Charlevoix
November 26--Santa Parade, Petoskey, 10:00a.m., at the High School--Blue Pants
December 3&4--District 2 Honors Band
December 7--Combined High School-Middle School Winter Concert, High School Gym, 7:30p.m.
February 4--District 2 Solo and Ensemble Festival
February 15--Pre-Festival Concert, Petoskey Middle School, 7:00pm
February 24&25--District 2 High School/Middle School Band
Festival at Petoskey Middle School
March 2&3—High School/Middle School Band Festival at Petoskey Middle School
March 8--Meeting for Florida Trip--6:00p.m.
March 16--Middle School Honors Band, Gaylord
March 22,23 & 24--Musical-Pit Orchestra, at Petoskey High School
March 24—State Solo and Ensemble Festivals
March 25-31 –High School Band trip to Disney World
April 25--High School Spring Concert, 7:30p.m. at Petoskey Middle School
May 15—Spaghetti dinner (4:30-7:00p.m.) and Middle School Spring Concert, 7:00p.m. at Petoskey High School Gym
May 9—Senior Band Banquet
May 18--Band Aid Concert, NCMC 6:00-8:00pm
May 28--Memorial Day Parade, 9:15a.m.
June 4--Graduation Ceremony at the High School
July 29-August 3--Band Camp at Ferris State University
Marching Northmen,
Enclosed is information concerning camp and a tentative
camp schedule. At the conclusion of
this information, please list your choice of roommate and return it to the high
school before the end of the 2011-2012 school year. If your choice is not
received by then, your roommate will be chosen for you.
NOTE:
The assumed time for the July Fourth Parade is 5:15 p.m. at
the High School because of the parade starting at 6:00 p.m. Uniforms will be NEW
Marching Band T-Shirts and khaki pants or appropriate
length shorts.
!!!!!!!!!THIS IS
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!
Check in for band camp
will be July 25 at 6:00p.m. This is mandatory.
This will involve bringing in forms and money that have not been
previously turned in and attendance at band camp will be verified.
You will bring in your luggage and instruments for loading on Sunday,
July 31 where attendance will be taken, and we
will leave as soon as possible on that Sunday.
This should make the process more efficient and less painful.
THERE WILL
BE A MANDATORY PRACTICE FOR EVERYONE ON JULY 25 AT 6:30-8:30 p.m.—YOU NEED YOUR INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC.
PARENTS OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE MARCHING BAND WILL ATTEND A VERY IMPORTANT
(relatively short) INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT 6:30P.M.!!!!
If you have any questions, please call me (Mr. Brien) at school,
348-2278.
July 31-Aug 4, 2011
YOU WILL BE ALLOWED ONE REGULAR SIZE SUITCASE THAT WILL GO ON THE
TRAILER AND A NORMAL SIZE BACKPACK THAT YOU WILL CARRY FOR THE BUS.
We have had too much weight placed on the trailers the past
few years and need to limit the stress put on the trailers!!!!!!!!!!
TOWELS, WASH CLOTHES, SOAP, SHEETS, PILLOW
CASES, BLANKETS, AND PILLOW—THIS IS NEW!!!!!!! (SLEEPING BAG MAY BE EASIER)
_____ Camp fee $350.00
_____ BLACK PLASTIC FOLDER
_____ MUSIC
_____ LYRE
_____ Informal clothing (5 changes minimum), suitable to march in!
“Baggies” fall
down—not good…and please be sure clothes are
appropriate!!!!!!! If you have to
ask, then they are probably not…
_____ Jacket and rain gear
_____ Instrument and accessories
_____ Swimwear
_____ Toilet articles
_____ Sleepwear
_____ At least two pair of comfortable shoes and you must wear
socks while you are
marching!
YOU WILL NOT
BE ALLOWED TO MARCH IN SANDALS or CLOGS!!!!!!
_____ Small fan, optional
_____ SUN SCREEN, at least 30, and chap stick or another suitable
substitute
Sunscreen for your chops (that’s lips for you “non hip” musicians)!!!
_____ Marching Band T-Shirt and appropriate length
khaki shorts.for last day’s
performance!!!!!!
_____ Sense of humor and enthusiasm
_____ PRIDE!
You may NOT bring TV’s, amps, or lap tops!!!
4.
Basic Camp Rules:
a.
ALL school
regulations will be adhered to concerning smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc.
b.
No foul language
c.
All students must
remain within the dormitory and assigned areas unless given specific permission
by the camp director. Bed checks will be done at 10:30 p.m. every night!!
d.
Pool regulations
will be set by the pool director and will be strictly enforced.
e.
Any student who
cannot abide by camp regulations will be sent home at parent/guardian’s expense.
5.
Tentative Camp
Schedule:
6:30 a.m. Reveille
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Rehearsal
10:30 a.m.
Recreation
11:30 a.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Rehearsal
3:30 p.m.
Recreation
5:30 p.m. Supper
6:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
8:30 p.m. Evening
activities.
10:00 p.m. In
rooms
10:30 p.m. Room
checks
11:00p.m.
Lights out and quiet
6.
Telephone number
for emergency use only: (616) 592-5000 (Public Safety).
You will also be given chaperone #’s at the meeting on the July 19.
7.
Upon arrival at
camp, wait for instructions as to your dormitory assignment.
8.
Parents are
welcome to visit at any time. On the last evening of camp (July 30) at about
6:30 p.m. (weather permitting), we will be giving a final run through
performance of all we have learned in four and a half days. Please feel free to
come and join us for this performance.
ALL
2010-2011 high school credits must be used for 2011 Band
Camp. There will be no credits held
past Band Camp. If there are student
credits still on the book, they will be rolled into band booster’s funds.
Petoskey High School Health Form
Name________________________Birthdate__________________Sex______Age_____
Parent/Gaurdian_________________________________Phone____________________
Address__________________________City_______________State______Zip________
If not available in emergency notify:
Name___________________ Relationship: Parent_____Gaurdian_______Other_______
Adreess__________________________City_______________State_______Zip_______
Phone____________Other Instructions________________________________________
Family Doctor________________ City____________________Phone_______________
Health Insurance__________________________________________________________
Name under__________________________________Policy
#_____________________
Health History
Is your child’s health generally good?
_________________________________________
Is your child subject to: (please answer yes or no)
Colds___________ Poison Ivy__________
ear, nose, throat infections________
Hay Fever _________ Insect
stings __________ Fainting spells____________
Diabetes________
Sinusitis ___________ Asthma ____________
Has your child had:
Rheumatic fever ____________ Convulsions ________ Kidney
trouble ________
Heart trouble _________ Digestion problems __________
Hernia _________
Appendicitis ____________ Tonsillitis _________ Polio
________ T.B________
Operations or serious injuries (dates)
_________________________________________
Any condition requiring medication?
_________________________________________
If so, name of medicine?
___________________________________________________
List any medicine that your child has shown any allergic
reaction to _________________
______________________________________________________
Date of last tetanus shot: _________________
Medical Power of Attorney
In the event of injury or illness to my child while under
the supervision of school personnel and chaperones, I know that I will be
contacted for permission and directions regarding emergency treatment. If I can
not be contacted, I hereby appoint the supervising school official as our true
and lawful attorney-in-fact for us and in our name, power and stead, give said
attorney-in-fact full power in consent to any necessary x-ray, examination,
anesthetic, medical, or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care to be
rendered to our son/daughter on the advise of any physician or surgeon licensed
to practices in the jurisdiction of which our son/daughter is located.
Signature of parent/guardian
______________________________
Home Phone_____/______/______ Work
Phone_____/______/_______
Notary Statement
State of Michigan
County of ____________________
On this_________ of _____________, 2011,
before me personally
appeared____________________________, to let me know
to be the person described in act and who executed the forgoing instrument and
acknowledged the same as his free act and deed.
________________________
Notary Public
_________________________, Michigan
My commission expires:
_________________________, 2011
Band Camp 2011 (NOT
Chicago!!!)
My Roommate choice is: (Your
Name)_____________________________________
My Roommate:______________________________________
Quad Partners are:___________________________________
___________________________________
My T-Shirt Size is_________________
PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
DEPARTMENT
2011-2012
Carl Brien
Barry Bennett
Patrick Ryan
Directors
FORWARD
In
the years that we have taught, we have found that it is best to have a clear
understanding about policies and procedures. Petoskey Bands have always been
proud of their skill and accomplishments. The policies and procedures outlined
in this handbook are designed to continue the future success of Petoskey’s band
program.
This handbook has been prepared for the understanding of the
parent and student as to what we expect from their behavior and performance. It
is hoped that both parent and student will go over this booklet together.
Barry Bennett
Patrick Ryan
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT OF
PETOSKEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
It shall be the goal of this department to further the
artistic musical experiences of all students and faculty of this school and
citizens of this community, state, and country who come within its influence.
Through artistic performance and study, we shall attempt to pass along our great
musical heritage and offer a means to further the aesthetic experiences of those
with whom we come in contact.
Any student attending this public supported institution
shall be eligible to be given instruction and audition for entrance into any
instrumental organization supported by or affiliated directly with the school.
Rules and regulations concerning membership in any instrumental music
organization shall be in the best interest of the student, the group in
question, the instrumental music department, the school, the community and the
art of music itself.
GENERAL PROCEDURES OF THE PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
Participation in High School Band- High School Bands
shall be considered advanced classes of instrumental music instruction, the
prerequisites being satisfactory completion of the middle school band program of
a degree of proficiency on an instrument, which will allow the student to
perform the caliber of music studied by these organizations.
Any student in the High School may begin instruction on a
musical instrument, with the understanding that a certain prescribed degree of
proficiency must be met for entrance into Band and maintained for continued
eligibility.
Dismissal will result for any of the following reasons:
1.
Aggressive behavior distracting the group consistently from the combined
effort.
2.
Passive behavior in which the student belligerently contributes nothing
to the well being of the group.
3.
Any questionable behavior, which is not in the best interests of the
Band- alcohol, smoking, drugs, etc.
Any time the actions of a Band student are not in
keeping with the procedures and regulations herein set down, or if for any
reason he/she is being considered for removal from band or to another group, the
student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) will be consulted in a conference with the
director(s) before any direct action will be taken.
The following special rehearsals will be held:
Squad leaders, section leaders, flag captains and/or band
director(s) may request a sectional rehearsal to work out special playing and/or
marching problems, in addition to regularly scheduled sectionals.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All Petoskey Band members are to exhibit an
extra-ordinarily high degree of behavior. We expect this, the school expects
this, and therefore, you should expect this of yourself and your peers. When we
travel, the entire reputation of the school and community in on the line.
You are to be in your warm-up position on the field or
in your chair ready to begin rehearsal by the time the second bell rings for
school to begin. If you are not, you will be marked tardy or absent. If you are
more then five minutes tardy (unexcused), it will be an unexcused absence.
Once the director steps on the podium, or assumes the
rehearsal, there will be no talking of any kind.
Attendance during the regular school day shall be handled
entirely through the office.
In addition to the regularly scheduled band class during
school hours, extra rehearsals and performances shall be expected of each
student participating in band.
Attendance records for outside rehearsals and performances
will be kept on all bands and excused absences will be defined as the following:
1.
Sudden illness or injury
2.
Family emergencies
3.
Unavoidable conflict, which has been previously approved by the director,
at least three weeks in advance.
A note from the parent(s) or guardian(s), which will be
filed in the director’s personal files in case any question should be raised at
a later date, must verify each of the above listed absences. Any unavoidable
conflict must be brought to the director’s attention at least
three weeks ahead of time in the form of a note from parent(s) or guardian(s).
PRACTICE STUDY:
Since this is a full credit course, it may be logically
assumed that there will be some outside work involving the individual. Testing
(written and playing) will be done at the discretion of the director(s). There
will be semester tests given and periodic tryouts.
AFTER PRACTICE STUDY:
Starting one month before a scheduled performance, any
individual who is absent more than three days must make up rehearsal time with
the section leader.
BAND BOOSTERS
Each band member’s parent(s)/guardian(s) are urged to
attend the Petoskey Band Booster meetings. This group supports YOU!!! This band
program cannot function in the same capacity without you and your
parent(s)/guardian(s) support!
Two years of successfully fulfilling the requirements of
high school band. A chevron will be given for each year of Band that has been
completed successfully.
The band uniforms were purchased by the community and are
not the property of any individual. Each uniform when new is worth approximately
$350.00 and is expected to last, with normal use, 15 years. The wearer of this
uniform is a member of a select group and should wear and handle this article of
clothing with care and pride. It is with this in mind that the following rules
were conceived:
CONCERT PROCEDURE
SECTION LEADERS:
The person occupying first chair in each section will
assume responsibility of helping tune the section, standardize fingerings,
stickings, etc. He/She will run sectionals in the absence of the director(s).
CHALLENGES:
A student may challenge another by giving a weeks notice to
that person. NO CHALLENGES which will involve a change in part played (i.e. from
first to second, etc.) may be made later than two weeks before a concert or band
festival. The director(s) will be the sole judge as to the winner of the
challenge.
EQUIPMENT:
All playing equipment must be in first class condition at
all times. Students will be graded down if equipment is found in bad condition.
Equipment will be inspected periodically.
Rehearsal and storage facilities will be kept neat and
tidy. No abuse of the room or equipment will be tolerated.
MUSIC
1. IF
THE FOOTBALL TEAM MAKES THE PLAYOFFS THE DECISION TO PERFORM WILL BE MADE BY THE
MONDAY BEFORE EACH GAME.
2. ALL
MEMBERS OF THE BAND ARE EXPECTED TO PERFORM AT ALL PLAYOFF GAMES.
3.
BEING EXCUSED FROM A PLAYOFF GAME WILL BE HANDLED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND
WILL ONLY BE DONE IF THE STUDENT HAS ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT OR SCHOOL FUNCTION THAT
HAS ALREADY BEEN SCHEDULED.
PARENTS NEED TO CONTACT ONE OF THE DIRECTORS BY
WEDNESDAY (BEFORE THE GAME) IN ORDER FOR A STUDENT TO BE EXCUSED.
ANY NOTIFICATION AFTER WEDNESDAY WILL RESULT IN AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.
1. IF
THE FOOTBALL TEAM MAKES THE PLAYOFFS THE DECISION TO PERFORM WILL BE MADE BY THE
MONDAY BEFORE EACH GAME.
2. ALL
MEMBERS OF THE BAND ARE EXPECTED TO PERFORM AT ALL PLAYOFF GAMES.
3.
BEING EXCUSED FROM A PLAYOFF GAME WILL BE HANDLED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND
WILL ONLY BE DONE IF THE STUDENT HAS ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT OR SCHOOL FUNCTION THAT
HAS ALREADY BEEN SCHEDULED.
PARENTS NEED TO CONTACT ONE OF THE DIRECTORS BY
WEDNESDAY (BEFORE THE GAME) IN ORDER FOR A STUDENT TO BE EXCUSED.
ANY NOTIFICATION AFTER WEDNESDAY WILL RESULT IN AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.
Instrumental Music Instructional
Materials 9th-12
grade.
1.
Symphonic Warm-Ups by Claude Smith
2.
Treasury of Scales by Leonard Smith
3.
Selected sheet music and solo ensemble music
(For all grades, 9-12, music is chosen on a yearly basis to
individually and collectively challenge each group’s respective ability level.)
Assessment
tools for
grades 9-12
include:
1.
Written Tests
2.
Individual Performance Tests
a.
Scales
b.
Assigned Exercise Material
c.
Selected Sheet Music
3.
Group Performances
a.
Concerts
b.
Festivals
4.
Participation
a.
Absences from class (School attendance policy will be strictly enforced)
b.
Tardies (2 unexcused tardies more than 5 minutes late equal one unexcused
absence)
Grading Scale:
A 96-100%
A- 91-95%
B+ 86-90%
B 81-85%
B-
76-80%
C+ 71-75%
C 66-70%
C- 61-65%
D+ 56-60%
D 51-55%
D- 46-50%
Petoskey Bands
Petoskey High School
Room Rules
1.
Please be in your seat or on the
field ready to perform at the second bell.
2.
Please be cooperative with section
leaders and instructors.
3.
Please be considerate of others.
4.
Please do not chew gum in class.
5.
Please do your best to extend the best possible effort in your
performances, rehearsals, and individual practice.
The following form must be signed and returned to Mr. Bennett,
Mr. Ryan, or Mr. Brien:
We, as parent/guardian and student, have a commitment to
excellence. We also understand that discipline, self-dignity, common sense, and
responsibility are necessary to attain this excellence.
This band manual has been read by us (parent/guardian and
student), and we agree to its principles and ideals. We agree to keep this
handbook for future reference and pay close attention to schedules, calendars,
and itineraries.
We also understand that the director(s) will try to work
out differences to the best of his/their ability.
We wish to continue to be a part of one of the best music
programs going, and see to its continued successes.
Date: ____________________
Student Signature: ___________________
Parent Signature: _____________________