YLHSBandHanbook15-16

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MUSTANG BAND & GUARD
HANDBOOK
2015-2016
www.ylhsarts.com/band
Mustang Band and Guard
1
TABLE of CONTENTS
FairShare Donation
3
General Information
4-5
Most Important Page
6
General Communication
7
Marching Survival Guide
8
Marching Activities
9
Student Academic Schedule
10
Ensembles
11
Syllabus
12
Boosters
13
Staff
14
Student leadership
15
Glossary
16-17
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Fair Share Donation/Fundraising
As you know, many of the co-curricular activities (i.e., Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Colorguard, Wind Ensemble
and Jazz Bands) are not financially supported by the Department of Education. As such, a Student Performance Fair Share
Donation needs to be collected in order to provide the financial support to continue the high standard of performance by
our program. Please see Mr. Garcia or Treasurer if you need to arrange an alternate payment plan. If there is a financial
need please speak to Mr. Garcia.
Performance Fair Share Donation**
Fall
Spring
Band
$400
Color Guard
$400
$400
Percussion
$400
$75
Jazz
$75
There is a reduced rate for families with more than one member in the Mustang Band & Guard:
two members - $100 discount
three or more members - $150 discount
Band
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Color Guard
Percussion
Jazz
Date Collected
Performance Fall Fair Share
$400
(payable to Mustang Band & Guard)
$400
$400
Transportation (School Bus)
$125
(payable to PYLUSD)
Spring Fair Share
(payable to Mustang Band & Guard)
$125
$125
-
$400
$75
$75
Additional expenses
Day Uniform
$100 by March 28
$200 by April 28
$100 by May 27
YLHS registration
$100 September
$100 October
$100 November
$100 December
$175 (approx.)
** You can choose to donate the full amount at once**
*** Competitions, supports staff, and equipment purchases will be schedule by director based on the operating funds
available at the end of the school year ***
Fundraising
Fundraising supplements the Fair Share Donation to meet the remaining 38% of the budget requirements of the Mustang
Band & Guard for the year. Important activities are various evenings sponsored by local restaurants, and a wide array of
activities as arranged by the 2nd Vice President (Fundraising) and the Booster Executive Board. Possible fundraisers
include Music Festivals, magazine sales, candy sales, silent auctions. We are also trying to increase the number of local
business and corporate sponsors.
**** Fundraising Buy-out: It takes approximately $275 more of fundraising per student on top of the fair share donation
to successfully operate our program. We encourage you to donate the buy-out amount in efforts to minimize the door-todoor sales of fundraising. ****
In addition to the Fair Share Donation, parents are asked to volunteer their time and talent. This year, we
anticipate over 100 students participating in the many parades, competitions, and other commitments. Parent
volunteer support is vital to the success of each activity and the entire program. There are a variety of volunteer
activities you can support or lead. Details and sign up sheets will be available during orientation, uniform
fitting, and Band Camp. Ask if you need any information. We recognize this is an extra activity into an already
*** Due to the Mustang Band & Guard’s 501 Non-profit status all donations are non-refundable, tax
deductible donations. ***
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Transportation
The school district requires that every student involved in extracurricular activities contribute to transportation
and defray the costs of the buses for students. Transportation costs are TBA for next year, and are determined
by the District. The expense is paid at Registration and is payable to the Yorba Linda High School. No student
will be allowed on the bus for a performance until this expense is paid. Note: this is not part of the Mustang
Band & Guard performance fairshare donation and our program has no control over setting/collecting the
amount
Our typical budget will be $55,000-$70,000, depending on the number of students. As the band grows – so does
the budget**.
Expenses (approximate)
Fees for Instructors (not Director), Clinicians,
Field Show Charting, Percussion Charting, etc.
Uniform Costs, alterations, cleaning, props
Snacks, insurance, postage, misc costs, scholarships
Competition entry fees for the Band,
Color Guard, and Jazz Bands
Revenue (approximate)
Fair Share Donations (parent donations)
Fundraisers -Meet ’n’ Eat Nights, Poker Night
Magazine Sales, Family Oriented Events, etc.
60%
3%
17%
20%
60%
40%
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General Information
This manual provides parents and students with an overview of the Yorba Linda High School music program
activities and events for the coming year. It also provides an overview of the Music Booster organization, which
is run by parent volunteers and supports all music activities (both financially and through volunteer work)
throughout the year.
Mustang Band & Guard Music Booster Mission Statement
As Yorba Linda High School Music Boosters, our mission is to encourage, promote, and support the activities
of our school’s outstanding music program for the benefit of all music students.
Nothing is stronger than the heart of a volunteer!
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Most Important Page
Your student’s opportunity to participate in the various
music programs is dependent, in part, on the financial
and volunteer support you provide. Below is a
summary of how you can help. Additional information
can be found in the “Volunteer Information” and
“Fundraising” sections in this manual, or by calling
any one of the board members.
Volunteer
If every family volunteers to help at a minimum of 3
events per student, we will have a very successful
year.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
Pay your fairshare donations promptly. All music
families are expected to be members of the Music
Booster organization. Please see donation schedule.
Additional amounts are welcome. Donations benefit
all parts of the program.
Anything you can do will be appreciated and you get
the bonus of being part of one of the most exciting
groups on campus! Some volunteer positions can be a
significant commitment, but they can also be
tremendously rewarding.
(Please see the Volunteer section, and sign up on
VolunteerSpot.com to be notified of opportunities.)
Buy local merchant Scrip (gift cards and certificates)
from a Booster representative and/or sign-up for scrip
online at www.escrip.com (see Scrip information in
the “Fundraising” section). While supporting the
Boosters, you also can earn credit to help pay for your
students fees and it does not cost any more than
paying with cash.
(Please note that your Scrip account cannot be used to
pay for fairshare donation.)
Attend booster meetings to learn more about the
band and meet other families.
Help is needed before, during and after each scheduled
event. Some tasks can be completed in your home,
while others will require your presence at the event.
Stay informed
Information about the Marching Band and Guard
program is available to you from many sources,
including e-mail, www.ylhsarts.com/band, and this
manual. Even though every attempt is made to ensure
that the information provided is accurate, sometimes
dates and times do change!
Mark your calendars with the times and locations of
events, then be there (early is on time, on time is late!)
Return all permission slips and fees promptly
PE Credit, students receive PE Credit for Marching
to the everything box
Band. If you are in band 4 years, that is your PE credit.
Review the Expectations & Policies
section and make sure your marcher does too.
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General Communications- How to stay informed
E-MAIL
E-mail is our primary means of communication.
Information about upcoming events, reminders,
changes in dates, times, etc. are all communicated via
e-mail. As such, the Music Boosters maintains an email roster of all music families, both parents and
students. Your e-mail address is safe in this list, as the
roster is used only for music purposes, and it will not
be distributed outside of this organization. Group
messages will always use the BCC: (blind copy)
distribution format, so nobody else will gain access to
the list through a band e-mail. If you have questions or
concerns about e-mail communications, please contact
Mr. Garcia [email protected]
WEBSITE
The website for the band is www.ylhsarts.com/band It
has up-to-date information regarding YLHS music
events as it becomes available. Also included are a
calendar of events, picture gallery, and other
information for both parents and students. Webmaster
can be reached at [email protected]
BOARD AND BOOSTER MEETINGS
Board meetings typically take place at 6:00 p.m. in the
band room on the first Monday of each month, except
for May, June and July. Members are welcome to
attend. If you have any questions about the board,
please contact the President at
[email protected]
All parents and boosters are encouraged to attend the
Annual May Membership Meeting. The schedule for
the year is below, however, schedule changes may
occur, so check the booster website and weekly emails for the most current information.
The Annual Membership Meeting will be held in May.
This brief meeting will include the election of board
members for the coming fiscal year, the annual report
and a Music Department overview from Mr. Garcia
BOOSTER BOARD MEETING DATES
February 1
August 11
March 7
September 14
April 4
October 5
May 2
November 2
June- No Meeting
December- No Meeting
July- No Meeting
January 4
If you have any questions, Booster board officers and
committee chairpersons can be reached at the e-mails
listed on the following pages.
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Marching Survival Guide
Marching is a physically strenuous activity, especially at a parade early in the marching season when the
weather is warm. These conditions, coupled with the added burden of carrying a heavy instrument and/or a high
excitement level, can and does cause fainting spells and heat exhaustion. Below are some recommendations for
keeping fit and healthy for performances. (Many of them may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many
marchers had to learn them the hard way.)
Get plenty of rest.
You can’t perform your best if you’re tired, and
mental mistakes are much easier to make if you
haven’t slept.
Drink plenty of water, all day long.
Marching is a lot like hiking. If you don’t drink
enough water on a regular basis, you can become
dizzy and even pass out. The Boosters will walk along
the sidewalks with water spray bottles during a parade,
and they will spritz students as needed. Bottled water
is also provided at the end of the parade, but don’t
forget to keep drinking liquids the entire day.
Wear good socks. Marching in thin socks can cause
blisters to form. It’s a lot easier to prevent blisters than
it is to heal them during marching season.
Eat a low-fat, low-sugar diet, at least on the day of
the performance. Eating a box of doughnuts for
breakfast can come back to haunt you!
Uniform Rules & Guidelines
Drink only water while in uniform. As with food,
stains due to accidents must be avoided.
Always wear a WHITE V neck T-shirt under the
jacket to protect it from sweat. No tank tops or
sleeveless tops.
Always wear shorts. This applies to both male and
female marchers. The band is one big family and we
rarely have separate changing rooms.
Always follow competition dress requirements:
– Uniforms (including shoes, hats, and gloves) must
be inspection ready – neat and clean.
– Long hair must be pinned up above the top of the
collar.
– No nail polish or jewelry.
– No ankle socks are allowed since some skin may
show when marching.
– Use zero make-up. (only colorguard)
If there’s a problem with your uniform: Please
make sure one of the Uniform Moms know! The
earlier, the better, as they need time to fix any problem
you might have (e.g. hem comes undone, stains, loose
buttons, etc.).
The band uniforms are expensive. In order for them to
look their best and last for years to come, we must
treat them with the utmost care. Each student is
Return the rented uniform pieces promptly after
responsible for the care and safekeeping of his or her
each performance. – properly hung on rack, zipper
uniform, including both the purchased and “borrowed” opened half way to avoid mildew.
components.
Please read (and follow!) the following rules &
guidelines to help preserve these expensive assets:
Do not eat while in uniform. Food spills can be
disastrous and can ultimately ruin a uniform.
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Marching Band Activities
BAND CAMP
By the time you receive this band manual, band camp
is but a pleasant memory of intensive marching
practice and music rehearsals. It was a time to build
the kind of camaraderie needed to be a winning team.
Contact one of the Band Camp volunteers to find out
how you can help with this great YLHS band tradition
next year.
PRACTICES
During the fall, in addition to practicing during school
periods, the band and Colorguard also practice on
Monday nights from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. YLHS and after
school/lunch sectionals for an hour. Marchers should
be sure to bring a wide-brimmed hat, water, and
sunscreen for summer practices. (A lightweight,
light-colored long sleeve shirt is also recommended to
protect against the sun.) During this time, the students
work hard to put that elusive “magic” into their show.
The end results are always amazing!
HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
The band performs at all Mustang home games. All
home evening games are held at the Shappell School
stadium and each student is responsible for their
own transportation to YLHS.
For YLHS games, students arrive to band room in
their black and whites (with their marching shoes,
black socks, and black gloves in their shoe bag) at
6:00 p.m.
They rehearse for about an 30 min., then change into
their uniforms.
After marching into the stadium the band sits in a
designated bleacher area and cheers and plays music
during time-outs or when Yorba Linda scores. As
halftime approaches, the band files out of the stands
and on to the sidelines in preparation for the halftime
show. Then it’s back onto the field for the halftime
show, where the band performs the field show that
they will also perform at the band competitions.
After the halftime show, all band members return to
the stands, we play until the end of the game.
Field Tournament
The band and guard competes at field shows
performing the field show learned for that year.
Band Reviews
Band Reviews are competitive parades, we compete at
the Placentia Parade, Loara Parade, and Chino Parade.
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Student Academic Schedule
Students are required to be enrolled in a band class during the regular school day (periods 1-6). You will find an
example of how this can be accomplished, and still attain your academic and other goals.
Graduation Requirements
Meets Yorba Linda High School Graduation Requirements and Allows Athletics
Freshman
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
PE/Band
Band
Language Arts
Science
Math
Health/Careers
Elective
Sophomore
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
PE/Band
Band
Language Arts
Science
Math
Elective
Elective
Junior
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
PE/Band
Band
Language Arts
History
Elective
Elective
Elective
Senior
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
PE/Band
Band
Language Arts
Government/Economics
Elective
Elective
Elective
Meets U.C. A-G Requirements and Allows Athletics
Freshman
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Sophomore
PE/Band
0
Band
1
Language Arts
2
Math
3
Health Careers
4
Foreign Language 5
Elective
6
PE/Band
0
Band
1
Language Arts
2
Math
3
Science
4
Foreign Language 5
Elective
6
Junior
PE/Band
Band
Language Arts
Math
History
Science
Elective
Senior
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
PE/Band
Band
Language Arts
College Prep. Elective
History
Elective
Elective
Meets U.C. A-G Requirements
Freshman
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Sophomore
PE/Band
0
Band
1
Language Arts
2
Math
3
Science
4
Health/Careers
5
Foreign Language 6
PE/Band
0
Band
1
Language Arts
2
Math
3
Science
4
History
5
Foreign Language 6
Junior
Senior
PE/Band
0
Band
1
Language Arts
2
Math
3
Science
4
History
5
Foreign Language 6
PE/Band
Band
Language Arts
Math
Science
History
Government/Economics
Note: *Does not exceed all requirements *Contact the University the student plans to attend to find out
the minimum requirements needed for recent admissions in the intended major.
Meets U.C. A-G Requirements and Allows Athletics
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
PE/Band
0 PE/Band
0 PE/Band
0 PE/Band
Band
1 Band
1 Band
1 Band
Language Arts
2 Language Arts
2 Language Arts
2 Language Arts
Math
3 Math
3 Math
3 Math
Health/Careers
4 Science
4 Science
4 Science
Foreign Language 5 History
5 History
5 Government/Economics
Elective
6 Elective
6 Elective
6 Elective
Summer/Evening
Summer/Evening
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
Note: *Does not exceed all requirements *Contact the University the student plans to attend to find out the
minimum requirements needed for recent admissions in the intended major
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Ensembles: Guard/Winterguard-Jazz-Symphonic Band-Wind Ensemble
Guard/Winterguard
The Colorguard team is by audition, they perform with the band at football
games, field shows, and parades. The have received high auxiliary at champs
and have been crowned champions of WGI in their division. In the spring they
transition to winterguard, indoor guard show.
Jazz I & II
The Jazz bands are by audition only, both meet during the school day. Two
levels are available, for the beginners /intermediate and the advanced
group.(lessons on jazz by a private instructor are highly recommend to
achieve higher results) They compete second semester at Irvine, Upland,
Fullerton and in April both band and combos take a trip to compete in the
International Reno jazz Festival at the University of Reno, Nevada.
Symphomic Band/Wind Ensemble
There are two levels symphonic band and Wind Ensemble, these groups
perform at the SCSBOA music festival. The wind Ensemble is auditioned
group.
Drumline/Concert Percussion
The Drumline consists of battery (snare, tenor, bass drums) and front ensemble/Pit
(bells, xylo, marimba, vibes) they perform with the field/parade band. In the spring the
drums perform with the concert groups and compete as a Concert percussion group.
There is also a non-competitive group for all those interested in playing.
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SYLLABUS- TBA
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Mustang Band & Guard Boosters
Booster Board consist of the following positions
President
VP of Uniforms
VP of Fundraising
Treasurer
Secretary
Guard Mom
Committee Group(s) needed:
Lead Chaperone – coordinates parents to chaperone
First Aid- trained and knowledge of first aid
Photography Chair- ensure that all performances are photographed
Video- ensure that all performances are recorded
Trailer Assignments/Drivers- assign drivers to pull trailer
End of the year DVD- compiles DVD for end of the year banquet
Field Tournament Chair – coordinates all volunteers for tournament
See’s Candy Chair – coordinates See’s candy fundraiser
Car Wash Chair- coordinates Car Washes
Football Stadium Seat Covers- ensures that seat covers are placed in stadium prior to home game
Banquet Committee- coordinates band & guard banquet
Spaghetti Night- coordinates Spring dinner
Senior Night Chair- Coordinates parents in the fall for Senior recognition
Jazz Jam- assists with program for the Jazz Jam
Holiday Student Party Host- host student party
Holiday Parent Party Host – host parent party
Scrips Chair- coordinated Scripps for program
Reno Jazz – assists in chaperoning for Reno
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Mustang Band & Guard Staff
Director of Bands, Bincins C. Garcia
Colorguard Coach, Brittnie Gardner
Jazz Studies, Richard Watson
Field Design
Pablo Coppola
Marching Instruction
Befael Garcia
Choreography
Danielle Leininger
Front Ensemble, James Catherall
Drumline, Jacob Lopez
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Students Leaders
Marching Band
Student Council
Flutes
Drum Majors
Clarinets
President
Alto Sax
Vice President
Tenor Sax/Bari Sax
Treasurer
Trumpets
Secretary
Mellaphones
Publicity
Baritone
Uniforms
Tuba
Equipment
Guard
Sound
Front Ensemble
Drumline
Jazz Ensemble
Lead Trumpet
Lead Alto
Lead Trombone
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Glossary
Auxiliary - See Colorguard.
Band camp - A two week session for all Marching
Band and Colorguard members to familiarize students
with marching basics and introduce the music that has
been selected for the field show.
Band Review - A marching band competition
consisting of a parade competition in the morning and
a field show competition at night on the same day in
the same town.
Beret - Hat worn by sousaphone players in marching
band.
CBDA - California Band Directors Association. The
California Band Directors Association is made up of
high school and some middle school band directors
from all over California. They organize an annual
convention in February that has professional
development activities for band directors. The focus of
the CBDA Convention is the All-State Honor Band,
made up of the top high school band musicians from
all over California, selected by taped audition.
Drum Major - A student leader in marching band.
Drum majors conduct the band when it performs, and
the parade drum major performs a baton routine while
leading parades. Drum majors are selected by audition
after all candidates complete training in the spring.
Field Show - A marching band competition taking
place on a football field where any number of high
school marching bands from far and near perform their
10-minute half-time shows for an audience and a panel
of judges. Family members must purchase admission
tickets to attend field show competitions.
Front Ensemble - See Pit.
Garment Bag - Band members store their uniform in
a blue garment bag, which they borrow from school.
The garment bag is stored on our uniform carts.
Marching shoes are stored separately. See Shoe Bag.
Band Pageant - This exhibition on the field at
Valencia High School in the middle of marching
season is a “thank you” to the friends and supporters
of the Marching Bands in PYLUSD and an
opportunity for residents of the school’s neighborhood
CMEA - California Music Educators Association. The to see what they have been rehearing all season. All
California Music Educators Association is made up of middle school and high schools perform their parade
school music teachers throughout California. They
march and field show.
organize Jazz Festivals, Concert Band Festivals,
Orchestra Festivals, Choir Festivals, and
Black and Whites- All band students are required to
Solo/Ensemble Festivals throughout the state, and they have a White V neck t-shirt and black shorts
host an annual state conference in March that has
(volleyball shorts-girls ) under their uniforms.
professional development activities for music teachers
as well as student all-state honor groups.
Colorguard - This performance team (also called
Marching Band Auxiliary) parades with the band and
also performs with it at rallies and football games and
in the field show. When the band competition season
ends in November, most Colorguard members go on to
participate in Winterguard, which performs at
competitions all over the state.
Drill Team – N/A.
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ID Unit - This group is a 10-member team that leads
the Mustang band parades during the fall competition
season. The ID unit members carry the YORBA
LINDA letters as they proudly march at the head of
the parade, introducing the Colorguard and the Mighty
Mustang Band and Guard.
Plume - A feather decoration worn on band shakos.
Plumes are issued at each event and collected after
use.
Marching Shoes - specially-designed shoes for
marchers, Dinkles formal (shiny shoes)
Scrip - A program that offers three methods to
purchase merchandise and have a portion of the
purchase price discounted or refunded to the Music
Boosters organization, which in turn shares a portion
with the students.
Music Boosters - parent volunteer organization that
supports Band and Colorguard activities at Yorba
Linda HS.
SCSBOA - Southern California School Band and
Orchestra Association - a group that sponsors
competitive band reviews, including parade, field
show, concert groups, and jazz.
Parade Competition - A marching competition taking
place on a closed-off public street where any number
of marching bands march down the street while
playing parade music. The parade route begins with a
warm-up zone, where the band gets practice on the
street while spectators enjoy, and then there is the
actual competition zone where the judges evaluate the
bands’ music and movement while even more
spectators enjoy. Towards the end of the parade route
there is often a percussion competition zone where that
section of the band gets to perform for a judge and
spectators while the band marches with them. At the
conclusion of the competition, the judges’ results are
tabulated and awards are given at an awards
ceremony.
PYLUSD- Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
Section Leader - A student leader of a particular
section of players in any performing ensemble, usually
the most skilled player on a particular instrument. For
Marching Band, the next year’s section leaders are
chosen by the students at the end of the academic year.
Shako - Band hat, to which a plume is attached for
performances.
Uniform Carts - Storage place for Marching Band
uniforms. Garment bags are hung in alphabetical order
by marcher’s last name on the uniform carts.
WGASC – Winter Guard Association of Southern
California - a group that sponsors competitive
winterguard competitions.
WGI- Winter Guard International- Umbrella
Organization for Guard.
Winterguard - See Colorguard.
Pit “aka Front Ensemble” - This term comes from
Pit Orchestra - a group of musicians in front and - in a
theater - below the stage. For Marching Band, the pit
consists of players whose instruments are not used in
parades, e.g., xylophones, tympani, string bass,
electric guitar. These instruments, and others, are used
for field shows. Some pit players play a different
instrument in parades; other pit players do not
participate in parades.
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