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Marching Spartans Commitment Night 2019-2020

Welcome & Introductions

Please hold your questions until the end of the presentation.

Meet Your Band Director

Ryan Dempsey Email:

Ryan.Dempsey@lcps.org

Your Marching Band Staff

Andy Schlaf Assistant Director Ryan Ignacic Color Guard Director Dylan Mercer Percussion Director Megan Constantinides Front Ensemble Director Erica Resurreccion Color Guard Tech Ashley Walizer Woodwind Specialist

Band Camp & Rehearsal Schedules

Summer Color Guard Schedule

Mondays & Wednesdays

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturdays

June 15th & June 29th 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

✓ Rehearsals will be led by Erica Resurreccion ✓ Rehearsals begin on June 10th ✓ Members are expected to be present at summer rehearsals unless traveling or sick. ✓ If you must miss a rehearsal, contact Erica to let her know. ✓ Rehearsals focus on learning skills and building technique

Band Camp Schedule

DATE ACTIVITY Hours

July 29th & 30th Percussion Camp (Battery & Front Ensemble) 8:00 am – 4:00 pm July 30th Leadership Day (All Marching Band Leadership) 9:00 am – 12:00 pm July 31st Percussion Camp (Battery & Front Ensemble) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm July 31st & August 1st All Members: Visual Fundamentals 8:00 am – 12:00 pm August 5th – 9th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 12th & 13th All Members: Band Camp 8:00 am – 5:00 pm August 14th

• ------------ NO REHEARSAL -------------

August 15th & 16th All Members: Band Camp 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Bring Snacks) August 19th & 20th All Members: Band Camp 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Bring Snacks) August 22nd All Members: Band Camp 4:00 – 6:00 pm

*** Color Guard will likely follow an alternate schedule ***

Fall After-School Rehearsal Schedule

MONDAY – 4:30 to 6:30 PM Percussion Sectionals TUESDAY – 4:30 to 6:30 PM Full Rehearsal WEDNESDAY – 4:30 TO 6:30 PM Winds Rehearsal Only THURSDAY – 4:30 to 6:30 PM

Color Guard Sectionals are TBA

✓ Students stay after school on rehearsal days ✓ Bring appropriate rehearsal attire if school day attire is not suitable. This includes footwear! ✓ Recommend bringing a snack to eat between end of school day and start of rehearsal ✓ Always bring your water bottle/jug ✓ Instrument, equipment, drill book, and music should be brought to the field for every performance ✓ Plan to START on time to END on time ✓ Rehearsals are fast-paced – stay focused ✓ Be prepared to work efficiently ✓ Work hard, but have fun!

✓ Color Guard Members are expected to be at Summer Rehearsals unless they are traveling or ill. ✓ Band Camp, After School Rehearsals, and Performances are mandatory! ✓ Expected absences must be arranged in advance with the Director unless there is an emergency ✓ Unexpected Absences require a note, phone call or email from parent/ guardian to the Band Director ✓ Each missed practice hinders the progress of the entire group!

Attendance Policy

Marching Spartans Performances

Thursday, August 29 Broad Run vs. Tuscarora HS Saturday, September 28 Broad Run vs. Urbana HS Friday, October 4 Broad Run vs. Loudoun County HS Friday, November 1 Broad Run vs. Briar Woods HS Friday, November 8 AWAY Broad Run at Stone Bridge HS

Football Game Schedule

✓ Students stay after school for Friday games ✓ Report to Band Room immediately after school (come to school prepared!) ✓ Rehearsal & Team Building time ✓ BRHSBBA provides pizza dinner for all Marching Spartan members ✓ March to field together – play Fight Song ✓ Band sits in designated Band Section, by their instrument section, to play pep music ✓ Band performs field program at halftime ✓ Stay until the conclusion of the football game ✓ Parents, you aren’t required to attend, but we invite you to come out and join us in the seats next to the Band section! ✓ Pit Crew Volunteers & Football Stands Chaperones are needed for each game.

Competition Schedule

Saturday, September 21 Millbrook HS Battle on the Blue Ridge Saturday, October 12 Dominion HS Loudoun Invitational Saturday, October 19 JMU Parade of Champions Saturday, October 26 VBODA Assessments at Patriot HS Saturday, November 2 Virginia Marching Band Cooperative State Championships in Lynchburg ✓ Competition Day itineraries are TBA until individual competition schedules are released by host schools (generally 2 weeks prior to event) ✓ Marching Spartans meet at the school & travel together by bus ✓ Pit Crew Volunteers needed to load and unload trailer and move equipment from warm-up space to performance field ✓ Competition Chaperones are needed to ride the buses and to stay with students at the event ✓ Competitions are typically All Day Events, from warm-up to performance time to awards ✓ Hosts offer concessions for purchase

BEYOND THE MARCHING SPARTANS

Wind Ensemble Concert Band Winterguard Indoor Drumline

WINTER INDOOR PROGRAMS CONCERT ENSEMBLES

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHSBBA)

A non-profit, board-led group of parents that provides funding, volunteer support and outreach for all of Broad Run’s band programs. ALL parents of students who participate in Marching Band or Indoor Programs are members of the BRHSBBA.

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHSBBA)

The Association provides almost $85,000 dollars of funding, thousands of volunteer hours, and extensive publicity each year to support BRHS band programs.

Broad Run High School Band Boosters Association (BRHSBBA)

• Parent meetings 1 x per month
• Generally held on Tuesdays
• Parents are the foundation of the

Band Program!

• Meetings provide up-to-date news,

needs and accomplishments

BRHSBBA – Board Members

2018-2019 2019-2020

PRESIDENT Gail Ogle Gail Ogle VICE PRESIDENT Communications Tammie Willenbrock Tammie Willenbrock VICE PRESIDENT Fundraising Robin Rosenthal VACANT VICE PRESIDENT Student Services Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle Melissa McConnell VICE PRESIDENT Volunteers Donna Vanik Adria Dyson TREASURER Kory Fierstine Kory Fierstine SECRETARY Barb Tanner Barb Tanner

BRHSBBA – Finances

Treasurer: Kory Fierstine

Band Fee FAQs

• Band staff
• Transportation to competitions

and other events

• Show Design/Music/Drill
• Food for Band Camp/lock ins
• Color Guard uniforms and Flags
• Official show shirt and shorts
• Uniform Care and Dry Cleaning
• Student recognition awards
• Specialized equipment

BBA Membership Fee $ 25.00 Marching Spartan Student Fee: $ 325.00

Subsequent family members: $250.00

Fees: What do fees pay for:

Examples: 1 Student: $ 350 2 Students: $ 600 3 Students: $ 850

All forms of payment accepted: Credit Card, PayPal, EFT, Check, and Cash

Other Potential Parent Costs

Marching Band

• Approx. Cost

Dinkles: $35-40 Color Guard

• Approx. Cost

Gloves: $ 15-20 Body Suit/Tights: $ 20-40 Shorts: $10 Shoes: $ 25 - 35 Rifle: $ 40-50 Flag/Equip Bag: $ 20-30

❖ Not all items listed will be required ❖ Shipping may drive higher costs per item ❖ Items are centrally purchased by the BBA ❖ Parents will receive separate invoices by email ❖ Payment is due upon receipt of invoices

All forms of payment accepted: Credit Card, PayPal, EFT, Check, and Cash

Financial Aid is Available

No one is turned away due to financial hardship. Aid request forms are available Online (www.brhsbba.org). Contact Kory Fierstine for more information: treasurer@brhsbba.org 571.918.1862

Fundraising Examples Saver Cards TAG Day Spirit Night/Dining for Dollars Amazon Smile program

BRHSBBA – Fundraising

Outgoing VP: Robin Rosenthal Incoming VP: Seat Vacant

Fundraising is critical to the success

• f the Band Program!

✓ All Marching Spartans members asked to participate. ✓ Detailed list of fundraisers can be found in

• ur handbook.

✓ Budget = approx. $85,000, primarily met through fundraising ✓ Volunteer Fundraising Campaign Coordinators urgently needed!

BRHSBBA – Volunteer Efforts

Outgoing VP: Donna Vanik Incoming VP: Adria Dyson VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• Band Camp
• Uniforms
• Pit Crew
• Chaperones
• First Aid
• Fundraising
• Event & Planning

… and MORE!

BRHSBBA – Student Services

Outgoing Co-VPs: Sheli Fierstine & Katrina Towle Incoming VP: Melissa McConnell

Band Camp: ▪ LCPS Forms

▪ OTC Medication

▪ Taking Care of Campers ▪ Parent tailgate and show preview 8/23 ▪ Volunteers Spirit Wear: ▪ Summer ▪ Fall

BRHSBBA – Communication Tammie Willenbrock

Tonight’s presentation and LCPS forms available on www.brhsbba.org Also recommend that everyone, even veterans, refer to the detailed information in the Marching Spartans Parent and Student Handbooks

Questions????

What To Do Now

1. New Marchers, and any returning Marchers who aren’t pre- registered, need to visit the Registration Station to complete the Online Registration process. 2. Marchers who need Dinkels need to visit the Dinkels station to be fitted or to sign up to be fitted during band camp. 3. Color Guard Members need to visit the Color Guard station to be measured for show costumes. 4. Make checks payable to BRHSBBA, or have your cash or credit card ready (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). 5. Still Have Questions? A Staff or BRHSBBA Board Member would be happy to help you.

GO MARCHING SPARTANS!

We are looking forward to an exciting new year! We are glad you are here!

THANK YOU!!!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 9th at 7:00 PM Eagle Bank Arena Broad Run Wind Ensemble performing at graduation ceremony Spring Band Concert Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM Broad Run High School Auditorium

… any additional events will be announced via email, Facebook, & our website