2016 Newsletter - Big Bad Bear Band

BIG BAD BEAR BAND
Summer 2016 Newsletter
www.bigbadbearband.com
Greetings 2016-2017 Band Families!
We hope this letter finds you having a safe, fun and relaxing summer. Welcome all
newcomers to the La Cueva High School Big Bad Bear Band Program, and welcome back to
all of our veterans! We are looking forward to seeing everyone and working with each of
you during the 2016-2017 school year. Our upcoming season could be our most exciting
yet! We will be starting our season with a competition in Colorado this year at the Pomona
Marching Band Festival in Arvada, Colorado. We will then compete locally at the annual
Pageant of Bands followed by the Zia Marching Band Fiesta. To finish our season this year
we will travel to Las Cruces where the Tournament of Bands will take place at New Mexico
State University. With the traveling we'll be doing the opportunity to see some great bands
is very exciting! We have to be make sure we work hard to be prepared.
The 2016 marching show is based on video games using the Ending Theme from Final
Fantasy X, Liberi Fatali (Opening Theme) from Final Fantasy VIII and the Main Theme
from Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 3. Our show will take the band and guard through a
journey as our character is selected, overcomes obstacles, rescues someone special, and
encounters a special twist! Inspired by the landscaping and mood of the Halo series, this
show promises to be visually appealing, physically demanding for all members, all the while
requiring the music to be played beautifully. All of the pieces are very close to their source
material, which can be easily found on YouTube. Give the music a listen! Mr. Parker is also
accepting ideas for titles of the show, so send them his way!
Even though everyone this summer should be enjoying themselves and relaxing after a
long school year, band camp is right around the corner, and we have to make sure that
every moment in band camp we spend getting better for the competition season! Take
some time this summer to work on some physical exercise now, get together with others
in your section to work on some show music, or just practice some basic marching. Every
little bit you do now will make band camp easier, and make our season a larger success.
One of our big goals this year is culture, and building this culture is an effort that must come
from all parts of the program. Our staff is working hard to make sure it's prepared for the
marching season, so let's be ready for them!
Marching season finishes up in the beginning of November, and we already have some
exciting events planned for the concert band and Winterguard this year. Repertoire for the
concert ensembles will be very exciting this year! We are also looking at potentially starting
an optional WGI Winds group to run alongside the Winterguard program, more information
to follow in regards to this.
The Jazz Bands are coming off of a great year in 2015-16 and we have some really cool
charts picked out for the 2016-17 school year. In April, we will be taking another wonderful
spring trip out of state, though our destination is still in discussion. Be on the lookout for
more information!
We are extraordinarily excited to see all of the new faces as we hit band camp and the
new year, and cannot wait to see so many familiar faces returning to us as we hit the ground
running for band camp and get into the school year. We look forward to seeing you at our
next mini camps in July! Get some rest, enjoy the time off, and start to prepare yourselves
for the next season!
Musically Yours, John Converse and Edwin Parker
Important Dates
LIFE OF AN ATHLETE
online course:
Certificate due July 11
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
AND BAND CAMP PREP:
July 19th to 21st
10am to noon and
1pm to 4pm
ROOKIE DAYS:
Monday July 25:
8am to noon and
1pm to 4pm
and Tuesday July 26:
8am to noon (all new
students and leadership)
FULL BAND CAMP
(MANDATORY):
July 26: 2pm to 6pm
July 27 to July 29:
8am to noon and
2pm to 6pm
Pizza Lunch provided Friday
the 29th
Aug 1 to Aug 4:
8am to noon and
2pm to 6pm
(Lunches 12am-2pm)
Aug 5: 1pm to 4pm
Marching
Performance and
MANDATORY PARENT
MEETING
Friday Aug. 5:
4:30pm LCHS Field then
Parent meeting in PAC after
performance
COMPETITIONS
Pomona Marching Festival
(CO) Sep 30-Oct 2
Pageant of Bands (POB):
Saturday, Oct. 22
UNM’s Zia Marching
Festival:
Saturday, Oct. 29
Tournament of Bands:
Saturday, Nov 5:
Las Cruces, NM
Welcome from the La Cueva Band Boosters!
The La Cueva Band Boosters would like to welcome everyone
back and extend a special welcome to incoming freshman and other
new students and parents. We are excited you have chosen to be a
part of the Big Bad Bear Band. As a parent of a La Cueva Band member you are automatically part of the Band Boosters.
The Band Boosters is a vital and active part of the La Cueva Band program, and there are many ways to become
involved. We need parent volunteers to help with chaperoning, fundraising, uniform fitting and distribution, craft fairs
and many other fun activities. Volunteering is a great way to keep up with the many activities your students will be
involved with this year. Please plan on volunteering early and often.
Watch the calendar on the Big Bad Bear Band website (www.bigbadbearband.com) for important dates and for the
schedule of the Band Booster meetings which will start later this summer. The 2016-17 school year will be another great
year of music at La Cueva!
Ingrid Wobst, La Cueva Band Boosters, President, [email protected]
Band Camp is just Around the Corner!
Band Camp, required for all members, starts on Monday, July 25 for new students (see box on front page). August 5,
there will be a parent performance (field) at 4:30pm and mandatory parent meeting will be held in the Performing Arts
Center after the band performance.
Hat, glove, concert tux shirt and band t-shirt measuring will be during lunch Friday, July 29th, with the band boosters
providing a pizza lunch (note food allergies on Med form.) Uniform fittings are during lunch breaks (see Band Camp
schedule page.) Students must bring a sack lunch on their uniform fitting day.
We have an immediate need for adult volunteers to help with uniform fittings and band camp help; it’s fun! Please
email/call Mindy Staten at [email protected] or 505-340-3351 to help with uniforms and Ingrid Wobst at 977-1476 or
[email protected] for band camp help and fill out the on-line APS Volunteer Approval form NOW. There is a link on
the band website, www.bigbadbearband.com. See below.
You must register your student before Band Camp. See page 5 for list of required forms. No student will be allowed
to participate without a medical form.
Frequently check our website, www.bigbadbearband.com, for important news. All forms are also on the website. Mr.
Converse also uses the Band Facebook page to communicate with students. La Cueva Band Program 2016-2017 <3 .
Also for Band Director text blasts: text @mrconverse to 81010.
2016-2017 Band Booster Board:
 Ingrid Wobst, Pres. 977-1476
[email protected]
 Luanne Stordahl, 1st VP
[email protected]
 Charles Pariseau, 2nd VP 350-0696
[email protected]
 Penny Tennant, Secretary
[email protected]
 Diane Fehrenbach, Treasurer
[email protected]
Director of Bands:
John Converse
[email protected]
Assistant Director of Bands:
Edwin Parker
[email protected]
Director of Color Guard:
Edwin Parker
[email protected]
All Volunteers Must have Background Checks
Drum Majors:
Eliana O’Brien
Ethan Michael
Bronwyn Scott
Band Officers:
Jenny Hartmann, President
Andrew Chang, Vice President
Megan Rivera, Secretary
Tori Malone, Treasurer
All Volunteers Must have Background Checks Volunteers are needed for chaperoning, loading the truck, fundraising,
etc. See the complete list on the registration form. APS requires all volunteers to do the online background check (including
APS employees), but it is an easy process. See the link on the band website, www.bigbadbearband.com. Please get the
background check IMMEDIATELY and send a copy of your APS Volunteer Clearance to our Chaperone Chair, Robert Cortese
at [email protected]. Your clearance will be good for two years from the date of completion and is accepted by all
APS schools.
We especially need band camp chaperones to help keep our students hydrated and safe at band camp. To chaperone
at band camp, email/call President Ingrid Wobst at [email protected] or 977-1476. It is really fun to see the show
come together! We also need committee chairs for some other activities. Check our website for positions available. A
parent recruitment email with details will be going out in July.
2016 – 2017 BAND CALENDAR
Notes:
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Additional marching rehearsals will be announced as they are scheduled.
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Wilson Stadium is on Lomas between Juan Tabo and Tramway.
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Milne Stadium is off I-25 and Lead/Coal; Take the Lead/Coal exit and make a
quick right on Mulberry St.
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TBA - “To be announced”; for up-to-date information attend booster meetings,
check chalkboard in class, website, Facebook
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PAC - “Performing Arts Center” at La Cueva High School
Juniors and Seniors – note college testing conflicts:
ACT Fall Conflicts: Sept. 10 (football game), Oct. 22 (POB)
SAT Fall Conflicts: Oct. 1 (CO trip), Nov. 5 (TOB trip to Las Cruces)
WE NEED PARENT HELP DURING
BAND CAMP,
especially new band parents!
please email Ingrid Wobst
[email protected] or 977-1476
It’s fun to watch the band practice!
We need help morning or late
afternoon
while they practice outside
CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: www.bigbadbearband.com
BAND CAMP SCHEDULE: JULY 25 – AUGUST 5 (MANDATORY)
DATE
Monday, July 25
Tuesday, July 26
Wednesday, July 27
TIME
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 1 p.m.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 2 p.m.
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 28
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 2 p.m.
Friday, July 29
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 2 p.m.
Monday, Aug 1
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 1 p.m.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m
Tuesday, Aug 2
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 2 p.m.
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug 3
and Thursday, Aug 4
8 a.m. – noon
noon – 2 p.m.
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug 5
After performance
EVENT
Band Camp – ROOKIE DAY – All new students and leadership
Lunch
Band Camp – ROOKIE DAY – All new students and leadership
Band Camp – ROOKIE DAY – All new students and leadership
Lunch
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Lunch (SENIORS and DRUMLINE Uniform Fittings - this group stays
at LCHS – Bring your lunch)
Band Camp – ALL STUDENTS
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Lunch (JUNIORS Uniform Fitting - this group stays at LCHS – Bring
your lunch)
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Lunch: Measuring for Hats, Gloves, Concert Shirts and Band Tshirts - (Pizza Lunch Provided by LCBB- all students stay at school)
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Lunch (SOPHOMORES Uniform Fitting - this group stays at LCHS –
Bring your lunch)
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Lunch (FRESHMEN Uniform Fitting - this group stays at LCHS – Bring
your lunch)
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS
Lunch
Band Camp – ALL STUDENTS
Band Camp - ALL STUDENTS – Rehearsal for performance
Performance for Parents
PARENT MEETING (Mandatory) in PAC (inside front of school)
Dress cool and comfortably. Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, tennis shoes, and water are a MUST! Water will be provided during
water breaks but students should bring their own as well. Students are responsible for their own lunches all days except
Friday, July 29. Students may leave campus during lunch breaks or stay at school. Remember to bring your lunch on your
uniform fitting day! Uniform Distribution nights are Aug 30&31 and a parent must be present to sign the uniform contract.
La Cueva High School Band - Important Dates for the 2016-17 School Year
Some dates could change, be added or cancelled. Additional games added later for playoffs.
Performances and rehearsals are mandatory.
Monday, June 27-Friday, July 1: Drumline Camp, 9AM-12PM, 2PM-5PM
Mon., Jun 27-Weds, Jun 29: Color Guard Camp, 10AM-1PM, 2PM-5PM
Tuesday, July 12-Wednesday, July 13: Mini Camp - Color Guard, Brass
and Woodwinds, 10AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM at LCHS (all winds who are
in town)
Monday, July 18-Friday, July 22: Drumline Camp 9AM-12PM, 2PM-5PM
Tuesday, July 19-Thursday, July 21: Leadership Training and Band Camp
Preparation 10AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM at LCHS (all student leadership)
Friday, July 22-Sat., July 23: Color Guard Camp, 10AM-1PM, 2PM-5PM
Monday, July 25-August 5th: BAND CAMP! See previous page.
Thursday, August 11: First Day of School
* Friday, August 19: At School Rehearsal 4:30PM-7:30PM at LCHS
* Sat., August 20: All Day Rehearsal 9AM-12PM, 1:30PM-5PM at LCHS
* Thursday, August 25 or Friday, August 26: Stadium or at School
Rehearsal time and place TBA
* Thursday, September 1: Stadium or at School Rehearsal TBA
 Friday, September 2: LCHS Football @ V. S. Cleveland High School,
5:15PM report time at LCHS, 6:40PM pregame performance, 7PM
kickoff at VSCHS Stadium
* Saturday, September 3: All Day Rehearsal 9AM-12PM, 1:30PM4:30PM at LCHS
Monday, September 5: Labor Day Holiday (no school)
* Thursday, September 8 or Friday, September 9: Stadium or at School
Rehearsal time and place TBA
 Saturday, September 10: LCHS Football v. Centennial High School,
11:30AM report time at LCHS, 1PM kickoff at Wilson Stadium
* Thursday, September 15: Stadium or at School Rehearsal time and
place TBA
 Friday, September 16: LCHS Football v. West Mesa High School (8th
Grade Night), 5:30PM report time at LCHS, 7PM kickoff at Wilson
Stadium
 Thursday, September 22: LCHS Football v. Highland High School
(Homecoming), 5:30PM report time at LCHS, 7PM kickoff at Wilson
Stadium
* Friday, September 23: Stadium or at School Rehearsal TBA
* Thursday, September 29: Stadium or at School Rehearsal TBA
=> Friday, September 30-Sunday, October 2: Pomona Marching Festival
(Arvada, CO)
Thursday, October 6: Fall Break (no school)
* Friday, October 7: At School Rehearsal and Barbecue, 11AM-4PM
rehearsal, 4PM-5:30 barbecue
 Friday, October 7: LCHS Football v. Manzano High School, 5:30PM
report time at LCHS, 7PM kickoff at Wilson Stadium
* Thursday, October 13 or Friday, October 14: Stadium or at School
Rehearsal time and place TBA
Tuesday, October 18: Fall Jazz Concert (Jazz Bands only), 6:30PM report
time, 7PM performance in the PAC
 Thursday, October 20: LCHS Football v. Sandia High School, 5:30PM
report time at LCHS, 7PM kickoff at Wilson Stadium
* Friday, October 21: Stadium or at School Rehearsal time and place
TBA
=> Saturday, October 22: Pageant of Bands, all day - specifics TBA
* Thursday, October 27: Stadium or at School Rehearsal time and place
TBA
 Friday, October 28: LCHS Football @ Eldorado High School (Halloween
Game - both schools), 5:15PM report time at LCHS, 6:40PM pregame
performance, 7PM kickoff (we will leave this game early)
=> Saturday, October 29: Zia Marching Fiesta, all day - specifics TBA
* Thursday, November 3 or Friday, November 4: Stadium or at School
Rehearsal time and place TBA
=> Saturday, November 5: Tournament of Bands (Las Cruces, NM), all
day - specifics TBA
Tuesday, November 8: Presidential Election (no school)
Wednesday, November 9-Thursday, November 10: Concert Band
Auditions, during 0 hour and 1st Pd.
Friday, November 11: Veterans’ Day Holiday (no school)
Friday, November 18-Sunday, November 20: District VII High School
Honor Band (for those selected), details TBA at Cibola HS
Wednesday, November 23-Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Holiday
(no school)
Tuesday, December 6: Winter Jazz Concert (Jazz Bands only), 6:30PM
report time at LCHS, 7PM performance in the PAC
Thursday, December 8: Winter Pajama Concert (everyone), 5:30PM to
decorate PAC, 6:30PM rpt time at LCHS, 7PM performance in the PAC
Monday, December 29-Tuesday, January 3: Winter Break (no school)
Wednesday, January 4: First Day of School
Wednesday, January 4-Saturday, January 7: NMMEA All State
Convention (for those selected), times TBA at UNM Music Building,
performances are at Popejoy Hall.
Monday, January 16: MLK Holiday (no school)
 Tuesday, January 17: Boys Basketball v. Manzano High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
 Saturday, January 21: Girls Basketball v. Santa Fe High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
 Tuesday, January 24: Boys Basketball v. Sandia High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
 Saturday, January 28: Boys Basketball v. Eldorado High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
 Tuesday, January 31: Girls Basketball v. Clovis High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
 Saturday, February 4: Girls Basketball v. Manzano High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
 Tuesday, February 7: Boys Basketball v. Santa Fe High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
Thursday, February 9: LCHS Cluster Pre-Festival Jazz Concert (Jazz Bands
only), 6:30PM report time at LCHS, 7PM performance in PAC
 Saturday, February 11: Girls Basketball v. Sandia High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
 Tuesday, February 14: Girls Basketball v. Eldorado High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
Friday February 17-Saturday, February 18: Albuquerque Jazz Festival
(Jazz Band only), details TBA
 Saturday, February 18: Boys Basketball v. Clovis High School, report
time 6:15PM, 7PM tip off in the Main Gym
Monday, February 20: Presidents’ Day Holiday (no school)
Tuesday, February 21: Pre-MPA Band Concert (everyone), 6:30 report
time at LCHS, 7PM performance in PAC
Thursday, February 23-Friday, February 24: Student Led Conferences (no
classes)
Monday, March 20-Friday, March 24: Spring Break (no school)
Saturday, April 8: District VII Solo and Ensemble Festival, times TBA at
Highland HS
Friday, April 14: Vernal Holiday (no school)
=> Wednesday, April 19-Sunday, April 23 or Wednesday, April 26Sunday, April 30: Tentative dates for the Spring Trip
Tuesday, May 2: Spring Jazz Concert (Jazz Bands only), 6:30PM report
time at LCHS, 7PM performance in the PAC
Thursday, May 4: Spring Band Concert (everyone), 6:30 report time at
LCHS, 7PM performance in PAC
Thursday, May 25: Last Day of School
Forms!
This year, we have put all of the necessary forms online. If you are unable to download/print the forms, please email the
Booster Secretary, Penny Tennant at [email protected] or call her at 331-2039. We will mail you the forms. Also,
we will leave complete form packets at the front desk of La Cueva.
At www.bigbadbearband.com click on the forms link at the left of the page. By July 11th, you must turn in:
_____ Band/Color Guard/Jazz Band Registration Form
_____ Band Booster Cost Assessment Worksheet/Order Form
_____ Uniform Measurement Form
_____ Behavioral Form
_____ Permission/Medical Form
_____ Life of an Athlete (Certificate of Completion, printed from NMAA Website and signed by student and parent
_____ 1st Payment of Band Assessment - $100 (may be done online)
(Jazz only students need to turn in Registration Form, Permission/Medical Form, Behavioral Form,
Cost Assessment Worksheet and $75 on Uniform Distribution Nights.)
Mandatory Online Class Certificate Due July 11
All students participating in extracurricular school activities or sports at La Cueva High School MUST
take the online course of “Life of an Athlete.”
“Life of an Athlete” is an online program which can be accessed via the NMAA website
(http://www.lifeofanathlete.com). Students will sign up, and then take the program on line. They will receive a certificate
of completion immediately following the program. Print out the certificate from a printer at home and turn it in by July
11. Parents are required to watch the program with their student and both student and parent must sign the certificate.
This is mandatory for both students and parents.
2016-2017 La Cueva High School Band Costs
The La Cueva High School Band Booster Club Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
that supports our band organization in many ways. Our annual budget is funded mainly through band
assessments and fundraising activities. You will find that, in comparison to the overall pupil expenditures
and other high school band programs, the required parent portion is quite modest.
The current annual assessment for the LCHS Band and Color Guard is $500.00. The remaining costs PER STUDENT are
calculated based on the number of competitions and activities they participate in and must be fulfilled through parent
payments and fundraising events. This underscores the need for parental assistance and FULL student participation in our
fundraising efforts.
The freshman year is typically the highest cost due to the band uniform accessories such as gloves, tuxedo shirt and
shoes. Once those are purchased they typically last all four years unless the student grows or loses an item.
Band and Color Guard Assessment of $500.00 includes the following:
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Marching/Concert Band and Color Guard Camp expenses
Individual entry competition fees such as All-State/Solo & Ensemble
Tournament of Bands (Las Cruces) transportation and food costs
MPA Festival/Contest Fees
Two uniform t-shirts (one for Color Guard)
Marching/Concert Band and Color Guard shows including music and drill
Visuals and Choreography
Marching Band Uniform
Additional Instructional Staff through the school year (marching,
concert, jazz and color guard)
 Band Equipment
 Fall/Spring Guard Equipment
 Band and Color Guard equipment
transportation/fuel/trailer maintenance
 Band and Color Guard student transportation to
in-town events
 Music/Licenses
 Student Awards/Plaques etc.
 Band Booster and Band Program mailings
 Administrative Costs and Website Costs
 Insurance, Tax and audit preparation
 Food on all in-state trips
Additional Costs:
 Fall Color Guard Uniform, Individual Equipment, Warm
Ups (1x expense) and Shoes – approx. $320
 Spring Winter Guard Uniform, Individual Equipment and
Shoes – $100+
 Replacement band uniform accessories -- $0 to $100
 Extra T-Shirts -- $15
 Sectional specific T-Shirts -- $15
Other Participatory Costs:
1. Percussion
$125
2. Jazz Band
$75
3. Instrument loan annually (requires contract)
1st instrument
$50
2nd instrument $35
4. Instrument repair other than normal wear and tear
5. Out of State Fall Competition $350 (approx. this year)
6. Optional Spring Trip
$750 (approx.)
Fundraising Opportunities for Students;
Pageant of Bands Ad Sales Due September 7th; Details on Website
In addition to the Band Booster general fund support, students need to offset remaining costs of
marching band competitions and the Spring Trip. Each student has an account, maintained by the Band
Booster treasurer, for proceeds from individual fundraisers. Money raised goes toward payment of trip costs for that
student. Many students are able to cover a substantial part of the cost of trips based on their fundraising efforts from
POB ads and other opportunities arranged by the band boosters. Pageant of Bands ads are a great way to fundraise as
the students receive 65 percent of the ad cost.
We may also have a Chocolate Bar fundraiser for student account during band camp. Details soon.
General Fundraising Activities
Fundraising is a combination of things. Some activities raise money for your student’s account. Some raise money for
the General Fund. Some activities involve selling product to your neighbors, family, and friends. Other activities require
you to complete a task in order to enjoy the benefit. How you participate is based on your needs and your comfort zone.
It is important to remember that funds that go to the General Fund also benefit your student’s account by reducing the
overall band fees.
 There will be various fundraising activities during the school year. At a minimum, LCHS holds two craft show and two
other fundraisers. Others are identified at the beginning of the school year by the Student Officer Board and the Band
Boosters.
 All students, marching and non-marching, are required to work a minimum of one shift at each of the two craft show
events per year. One parent of marching and non-marching members are to work a minimum of one shift per craft
show.
 All students are required to work one shift at the car washes, etc.
 Parents will be required to volunteer to keep the costs down. This can be as simple as chaperoning for a football
game, being a member of the equipment crew, handing out uniforms or creating a spreadsheet for a fundraiser. The
band needs volunteers throughout the year in many capacities. The chairs of the committees will keep track of the
volunteers.
 Students will be required to participate in fundraising towards the end of year banquet costs.
Financial Policy
Individual accounts are set up for each student. These accounts may be used by the student for band fees, instrument
needs, uniform needs and any travel related expenses. The accounts are funded by payments into the account and/or
money earned by the student by participating in fundraisers. During the year, fundraising opportunities are provided for
the student to earn money for his/her account. Each student’s account is credited upon receipt for the total amount
earned. Once registered at the website (online this summer), you will have the ability to view your student’s account at
any time.
Instrument Rentals and Insurance Policy
Students are expected to provide their own instruments, except for the larger or more exotic
instruments such as percussion, tuba, baritones, bassoons, oboes, bass clarinets, etc. The Boosters will
be charging the students a $50.00 per year rental fee for the use of a school instrument. The second
instrument will incur a $35.00 rental fee per year.
Students and parents are required to sign a liability form for the school instrument they have been
assigned. Loss or damage of school property will be at the student’s expense. Parents please make sure your homeowners
insurance covers your student’s musical instrument. Unfortunately, with the large number of students involved in this
type of activity, accidents can happen. Carrying insurance on your student’s instrument may help if an accident occurs.
BAND /COLOR GUARD/JAZZ BAND REGISTRATION
Parents: Please fill out completely. One form for each child in Band (This includes Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands, Color Guard) This information will be
used by Board members and committee chairs for mailing lists, phone contacts, and e-mail).
STUDENT’S NAME: ________________________________________________________
GRADE: _______________________________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________
ZIP_______________________
STUDENT CELL PHONE: _________________________________
STUDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME(S) OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
1._____________________________________________
WORK PHONE: ___________________ CELL PHONE: ____________________
2._____________________________________________
WORK PHONE: ___________________ CELL PHONE: ____________________
INSTRUMENT PLAYED DURING: MARCHING__________________
CHECK HERE IF IN COLOR GUARD: ____
CONCERT____________________
JAZZ________________
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE INVALUABLE: If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know.
______Drinks Committee, taking water and sodas to the band at games and practices
______Loading/unloading or driving the equipment truck to games and competitions
______Helping to stripe the practice field (July and Aug)
______Pageant of Bands on Oct. 22
________ZIA on Oct. 29
______Milne/Wilson rehearsal driving (after school)
________Bear Wear
______Band Camp Chaperone ( ____during the day
____ for evening social activities)
______Craft Fair ______Dec. _____Spring
________Fundraising as needed
______Uniforms
________Phone Committee (trip returns)
______Chaperoning (football games, trips)
________Contact As Needed
Best time and phone number to reach me is __________________________________________________________
Please mail or hand deliver this form (in a sealed envelope) along with the signed, Permission/Medical form, Life of an
Athlete Certificate, Behavioral form, Measurement form, Band order form, and 1 st $100 band assessment payment by July
11th to:
La Cueva Band Boosters
Attn: Diane Fehrenbach
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE – Suite M4, Box 429
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(this is the UPS Store near Smiths – you can also hand drop it off with no stamp if you prefer,
but please put in in a sealed envelope - thanks)
BOOSTER COST ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET/ORDER FORM
Registration Payment Due on or Before July 11, 2016
STUDENT NAME ____________________________________________________________ SCHOOL YR (circle): SR JR SOPH FRESH
PARENTS: Initial payment of $100 is due July 11, 2016 along with this form, the registration, permission/medical, Life of an
Athlete, behavioral, and measurement forms. You may pay in full at this time or pay the balance no later than your
uniform distribution night. Payment in full now simplifies the process. See page 5 for band cost descriptions and second
to last page for payment schedule.
Cost Description
Marching/Concert Band: All students enrolled in Marching Band/Concert Band pay
this assessment. This is only for students playing an instrument.
Color Guard Assessment: Color Guard and Winter Guard - Uniform and accessories
– there may be other costs as well. Receives only one band t-shirt.
Jazz Band Assessment: All students enrolled in Jazz Band I or II pay this amount.
Concert Band Only: Pre-arranged with the Director (receive only one band t-shirt)
Marching Shoes: Students who do not own a pair of marching shoes that fit must
purchase a pair. Please indicate the size needed on the uniform sizing sheet.
Marching shoes are also worn with the concert uniform.
Percussion Costs: Paid by front ensemble (pit) and battery (drumline) members.
100% of this payment goes to the percussion section.
Black Gloves: Percussion and Color Guard do NOT wear gloves. Everyone else who
does not have long black gloves must purchase them. Gloves may be tried on the
first Monday of band camp. Two pairs are strongly recommended.
# of pairs __________ (2 recommended) (fitted at lunch on July 29th)
EXTRA T-Shirt: If additional T-shirts are desired, please indicate quantity and size.
Please choose a size below. We Need to Know Your Size!
S ______ M ______ L ______ XL ______ XXL _____
Garment Bag: Only applies to Freshmen and other new students. A garment bag
other than the one issued with the uniform is mandatory for all band travel (games,
competitions, etc.)
Concert Tuxedo Shirt: Required for Concert Season. Any student needing one
should get fitted at Band Camp on July 29.
Adult Booster Polo Shirt: Made of dry-fit material. There will be a separate order for
these later.
Loaner Instrument: Annual fee
Paypal: [email protected] (VISA, MasterCard or Debit)
Make Checks Payable to: La Cueva Band Boosters
Student
Share
$500
Total
Due
$500
$75
$145
$27
$125
1 pr/$4
2 pr/$8
$15
$16 for XXL
$17 for XXXL
$15
$15
$ TBA
1st $50
2nd $35
Total Owed
_______________
Balance due on/before uniform distribution night
_______________
Cash will only be accepted in person at uniform distribution nights.
Amount Paid Today
_______________
If you have any questions regarding payments, please contact Diane Fehrenbach at lacuevaband2015.gmail or 505-3018352 or any other Board member (listed on the LCBB website and newsletter). All assessments/costs may be paid with
one payment if you wish. Please mail or deliver all registration, permission/medical, and measurement, Life of an Athlete,
behavioral, and order forms as well as all payments to:
La Cueva Band Boosters
Attn: Diane Fehrenbach
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE – Suite M4, Box 429
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Band Uniform Measurement and Information Sheet
(Some of this information is duplicated on other forms. We apologize for the inconvenience.)
Name ____________________________________________ School Yr (circle): SR JR SOPH FRESH
Marching Instrument _________________________ Concert Band Instrument _____________________
Do you wear a drum harness under your uniform in marching band?
Yes No
Home phone: ______________________________ Parent work or cell _____________________________
Student cell phone: ___________________________________
PARENTS: Please provide the following measurements for your student. We will pre-select uniforms for fitting days
based on these measurements. Uniform fitting will be done during the lunch break at band camp: Seniors and Drum
Line July 27, Juniors July 28, Sophomores August 1, Freshmen August 2. Parents do not need to be present for
uniform fitting. Uniforms are not given to the students until uniform distribution nights. If we do not receive
measurements for your student, or if your student does not show up with his/her class for fitting, we will fit your student
after the rest of the fittings are complete. If your student will not be at band camp, contact Mindy Staten at email:
[email protected] or phone: 340-3351 to make alternate arrangements.
Please provide the following information in pounds or inches as appropriate.
Weight __________ Height (inches) __________ Chest (measure fullest part around the body at the bust) _______________
Waist (natural waist just above navel) ___________ Hips (fullest part of seat) ______ In-sleeve (center of armpit to wrist) ___________
Arm (top of shoulder above armpit to wrist) ___________________ In-seam (from crotch to top of foot) ____________________
Shoe size (Only if shoes are needed.
Please indicate Men’s or Women’s size and width) ___________________________________
You must purchase your own gloves, concert tux shirt and marching shoes (if needed) on the band assessment
sheet. On July 29 ONLY, glove and hat samples will be available to try-on during the band camp lunch hour,
and measurements for concert tux shirts will be done at this time. Sizes will be determined and recorded for
ordering. It is recommended that you purchase 2 pairs of gloves.
If you have any uniform questions, please contact Mindy Staten at email: [email protected] or phone: 3403351, All cost questions should be directed to Diane Fehrenbach at lacuevaband2015.gmail or 301-8352. Other
band related questions should be directed to other Board members listed on the website.
(This information will be filled in at band camp during the fitting process.)
Marching Uniform #: __________________ Hat # _____________
Concert Uniform: Coat # _______________
Pants #__________
2016-2017 La Cueva High School Marching Band
Behavioral Form
There are responsibilities and expectations that go along with being a member of the La Cueva High School Band Program. The members of
these Bands are ambassadors of La Cueva High School and, as such, you are expected to demonstrate a high level of citizenship and
musicianship at all times during the trip. In addition to the rules outlined in this behavior contract, all APS, La Cueva High School and
Band Program rules are in effect.
The rules listed below will be enforced for the duration of the 2016/2017 La Cueva High School Band activities. It is important that you and
your parents are aware of them:
1. Alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs will NOT be tolerated. Smoking will NOT be tolerated.
2. Profanity and lewd behavior (including overt public displays of affection) will NOT be tolerated.
3. Horseplay will NOT be tolerated.
4. You are responsible for replacing any item(s) you damage or lose. This especially applies to your hotel room while on band trips.
5. You will stay with the Band at all times and will go wherever the Band as a whole goes. At no time are you permitted to ride in private
cars, subways or cabs (even with friends, acquaintances, etc.). Exception: you may leave the group with your parent or another adult family
member with the Director’s approval. To obtain approval, your parent must submit a request (form on band website) in writing to the
Director before departure and must have the principals’ signature.
6. While on band trips, no boys will be allowed in girls’ rooms and no girls in boys’ rooms. This rule is in effect 24 hours a day!
7. While on band trips, a curfew will be announced and all students must abide by it.
8. While on band trips, no phone calls are allowed after curfew. All calls using hotel telephones must be made collect.
9. You will treat your fellow students, your Director and chaperones, bus drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, music festival staff,
waiters/waitresses, tour guides, etc. with respect and courtesy at all times.
10. You will keep your chaperones advised of your plans and whereabouts at all times and will obey all instructions given to you by the
Director or chaperones. You are required to check in with your chaperones periodically either in person or by cell phone as instructed.
11. YOU WILL AT ALL TIMES CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A MANNER THAT REFLECTS FAVORABLY UPON YOU, YOUR
FAMILY, THE BAND PROGRAM, AND LA CUEVA HIGH SCHOOL.
12. You will respect all property. This includes, but is not limited to, instruments, buses, restaurants, hotels, concert halls, museums,
theaters, etc.
13. You must be on time to all functions. You will be left behind with a chaperone in the event you are tardy. You (your parent) will be
responsible for paying for alternate transportation for both you and your chaperone (i.e., cab, bus, subway), in order to catch up with the
group. Except in cases where consequences are already in place (i.e., being sent home for drinking), it is up to the discretion of the Director
to establish the consequences for not abiding by these set guidelines for appropriate tour behavior.
Parents feel free to copy this form and keep it at home for your reference.
AGREEMENT: We the undersigned parent and student understand all of the rules listed above and agree to abide by them for the duration
of the trip. It is understood that failure to abide by any of these rules could result in the student being sent home by commercial
transportation at the parents’ expense. Further, the student’s continued participation in Bands at La Cueva High School could be
jeopardized as a result of any violations, regardless of when those violations are revealed.
____________________________________________________
Printed Student Name
___________________________________________
Parent Signature
Date
____________________________________________________
Student Signature
Date
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE / AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
This form is to be filled out completely and returned to the activities leader (SPONSOR) before the student is allowed to practice, compete, perform,
and/or participate in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities.
The parent/guardian of _______________________________________who attends__________________________________________
STUDENT NAME
SCHOOL NAME
gives permission, indicated by signature at the bottom of this page, for this student to participate in the activity described below.
La Cueva Band Activities
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY
2016/2017
DATE OF ACTIVITY
Bus
TRANSPORTATION BY: BUS, PERSONAL AUTOMOBILE, OR OTHER / EST. TIME DEPARTURE / EST. TIME RETURN
The parent/guardian recognizes that activities and/or trips involve some degree of risk and that the school district cannot guarantee the safety of
participants. Knowing of this risk, the parent/guardian grants permission for the student to participate.
In the event of an accident requiring emergency care, a reasonable effort will be made to notify the parent/guardian if practicable. By signature
below, the parent/guardian hereby authorizes emergency medical treatment and/or hospitalization deemed necessary by emergency response or
medical personnel. IF YOUR CHILD HAS SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS OR ROUTINELY MUST TAKE MEDICATION YOU MUST
COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM. A copy of this permission form will accompany the activity sponsor.
Students and staff are expected to display the virtues of respect, citizenship, caring, trustworthiness, fairness and responsibility. These are the six
pillars of "Character Counts!" All students who are participating in extra-curricular activities or field trips are expected to practice these qualities both
on and off campus. Participation in extra-curricular activities is a privilege offered to, and earned by, students. Students engaged in these activities are
serving as representatives of their school and community and are expected to maintain the highest standards of behavior at all times. Students are
expected to abide by all the standards of the Albuquerque Public Schools Student Behavior Handbook and the conduct code of their individual
school.
Students who will require a prescription medication during the course of the field trip must advise the activity sponsor in advance. A copy of the
doctor's medication order or prescription must be on file in the school nurse's office. Special arrangements for the transporting of student
medications may be required.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION—PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
STUDENT HOME ADDRESS
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT HOME PHONE
PARENT CELL PHONE
PARENT WORK PHONE
NAME OF OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACT /
MEDICATION(S) STUDENT IS TAKING
RELATIONSHIP
/ AND PHONE NUMBER
KNOWN ALLEGIES TO MEDICATION OR FOODS
We agree to the statements above.
PARENT SIGNATURE
DATE
STUDENT SIGNATURE
APS-49 DATE
Revised 05/97
DO NOT DUPLICATE
RE: MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ILL OR INJURED STUDENTS, OR STUDENTS WHO ROUTINELY MUST TAKE
MEDICATIONS OR WHO HAVE MEDICAL CONCERNS THAT MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT, WHILE
PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES OR FIELD TRIPS.
Dear parent/guardian of___________________________________________________
(Name of Student)
Albuquerque Public Schools wishes to avoid difficulties in obtaining medical services for students who may become ill or
injured during school sponsored activities. As the parent/guardian of a student participating in a school sponsored activity,
it is necessary that you consent, in advance, to hospitalization, medical attention, and surgery for your child in case an emergency
occurs. You must provide direction if no consent is given.
In the event of illness or injury, a reasonable effort will be made to contact you to obtain consent in advance of medical
services being given. If we are unable to contact you, the activity sponsor will consent to such services for your child by acting in
your behalf based on written advance authorization. That authorization is in the consent form below.
Selection of a doctor or hospital will be made on the basis of family preference, if known. If family preference is unknown,
the student will be taken to the closest hospital or one consistent with the existing circumstances.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICALSERVICES
I, the parent/guardian of_____________________________ , have read the above and hereby
(Name of Student)
designate the sponsor of the field or activity trip to act in my behalf in the event of a medical emergency. He/she may authorize such
hospitalization, medical attention, and surgery as may be required in an emergency because of illness or injuries sustained by
my child while participating in school sponsored activities. I hereby assume financial responsibility for hospitalization,
medical attention, and surgery provided.
1. List medical concerns (including allergies) which sponsor and chaperones need to be aware of
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Prescription medications, for which an authorization form to be taken at school has been filled out, that need to be taken
by or administered to student while on field trip or participating in extracurricular or co-curricular activities__________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Prescription medications, for which an authorization form to be taken at school has been filled out, that need to be taken by
or administered to student in an emergency __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________
(Parent Signature)
(Date)
(Student Signature)
(Date)
LIMITED OR NO MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORIZED
IF PARTICIPATION IN FIELD OR ACTIVITY TRIP IS PERMITTED BUT MEDICAL SERVICES ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED, PLEASE ATTACH A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IF
YOUR CHILD IS INJURED OR ILL DURING THE TRIP.
THIS FORM MUST BE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE SPONSOR AT ALL TIMES DURING ALL TRIPS
Payment Schedule
Band Booster Meetings:
Band assessments are due in full on August 30th -31st. A $100 deposit is required
Generally, the first Wednesday
by July 11th. Assessments may be paid in full at any time before that date or
of every month in the band
according to this payment schedule:
room. Please check the
July 11th – Deposit - $100.00
website to confirm the dates!
August 11th – Payment - $200.00
August 30th – 31st Uniform Distribution Nights – Payment - $200.00 + your student’s other costs.
For your convenience you are now able to pay band fees through Pay-Pal. A 2.2% plus 0.30 per transaction is applied. You
may also charge any amount on your credit/debit card or with a check. This option will be available at all the Parent
Meetings or through the web page. A 2.7% fee is charged for this option. Cash will not be accepted unless given directly
to the Treasurer by a parent. See website: www.bigbadbearband.com .
Color Guard Needs You – And Your Friends!
The La Cueva High School Color Guard would like you to consider joining our award-winning team. By joining Color Guard,
you start your high school experience with a new family of approximately 150 members. It is likely that you will have at least
one member of this wonderful family in each of your classes, sitting with you at lunch, and as a life-long friend.
The Color Guard is an extremely important section of the Big Bad Bear Band, adding the visual aspect to the
marching band show. They perform at home football games and state-wide competitions.
We need you and your friends! Contact Mr. Converse or Mr. Parker if you are interested.
Important Things Freshmen Parents Need to Know:
Going to high school can be an intimidating thing, but with Band Camp, freshmen make instant friends and family. They
have 140+ other kids looking out for them and the parents of all those kids keeping an eye on them.
But, we know there are a lot of things we assume you already know, so here’s a little list of important information.
• The day before Band Camp, your freshman will likely whine and say “I don’t want to go.” This is normal. Ignore it and
send them on their way. They have no idea what a great thing it will be until they experience it.
• Stadium rehearsals: The Band has extra rehearsals periodically after school at one of the football stadiums, either
Wilson or Milne. The schedule is at the mercy of APS Athletics, sometimes we won’t know what days we will have
until school starts. The students are responsible for getting to these practices on their own, but we often have Parent
Chaperones there with mini-vans, etc., who can give your child a ride if needed.
• Sectionals: These are extra rehearsals after school or in the evening. Your student will find out schedules from their
section leaders.
• We use lots of acronyms: POB, TOB, BOA, LCBB, PAC. You’ll get used to them.
• Marching Band/Concert Band/Colorguard includes football games and competitions, festivals and a Fall and Spring
Trip. The Spring Trip is optional.
• The Booster treasurer sets up an account for each student and keeps track of how much he/she has raised. This money
goes toward trips; you will need to add to the account if there’s not enough to cover a trip cost. We have a General
Fund that raises money to cover other costs.
• FREQUENTLY check our website. We don’t do monthly newsletters to cut down costs; we update the website when
something comes up. We also post schedules and contacts. Go to www.bigbadbearband.com.
• Mr.
Converse
communicates
with
students
through
the
band’s
Facebook
page:
La Cueva Band Program 2016-2017 <3. Additionally, each section has their own Facebook group to discuss issues that
only affect their section. So if your Freshman or yourself are not on Facebook, you will miss out on 90% of all our
communication. Request to join the group through Facebook or talk to the drum majors Eliana, Ethan and Bronwyn
at camp to get added to the main band group Facebook page and contact your section leader to be added to your
section’s Facebook page.
• UNIFORMS are expensive. Help the kids take care of them by checking hems and getting them dry-cleaned OFTEN
when they are sweaty. You are responsible for damages to any part of the uniform; to include salt stains that appear
in the uniform from not being dry-cleaned often. WE NEED YOU! To have a successful program, it takes a lot of
volunteer help. The kids work incredibly hard and deserve our support. For dry-cleaner recommendations, ask the
volunteers at your uniform distribution night.
• Please consider volunteering.
Checklist for forms ALL FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE www.bigbadbearband.com WEBSITE
FORMS AND BAND CAMP REGISTRATION AND 1st PAYMENT DUE BY JULY 11
Remember the following forms need to be returned to:
La Cueva Band Boosters,
Attn: Diane Fehrenbach
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE - Suite M4, Box 429
Albuquerque, NM 87113
_____ Band/Color Guard/Jazz Band Registration Form
_____ Band Booster Cost Assessment Worksheet/Order Form
_____ Uniform Measurement Form
_____ Behavioral Form
_____ Permission/Medical Form
_____ Life of an Athlete (Certificate of Completion, printed from NMAA Website
and signed by student and parent (s)
_____ 1st Payment of Band Assessment of $100 (may be done online)
La Cueva Band Boosters
Attn: Diane Fehrenbach/Treasurer
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE – Suite M4, Box 429
Albuquerque, NM 87113
To the parents of: