niceville high school band - Okaloosa County School District

NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
BAND
More information available online at
http://www.NHSEaglePride.com
HS BAND
“The Eagle Pride”
WELCOME!
It’s that time of year again when plans
are being made for the next school year
and you must decide where you intend to
devote your time, effort and energies.
We highly encourage you to become a
part of the family that is the Niceville
High School Band Program. The NHS
Band is filled with hardworking and dedicated musicians. We welcome any student who is willing to put forth the effort
to continue this superior tradition, both
on the field and in the concert hall. Les-
sons learned from being a member of the
band have life-long implications. Students
learn commitment, the rewards of effort,
the joy of friendship, and the importance
of cooperation and leadership. Band
members enjoy the support of parents,
school administration and the entire
Niceville community. The sense of teamwork, commitment and accomplishment
will take on a whole new meaning when
you are a part of the NHS Band!
For more information on the importance of music education visit the
“WHY MUSIC”
link on the band website.
BAND CLASSES
AND AUDITIONS
Auditions for all students are held in May for placement into a band class at Niceville High
School. Everyone makes the band! The audition simply places you in the class that best
matches your skill level. There are four main concert band classes. Wind Ensemble is the
most advanced performing ensemble. It has a limited instrumentation and is comprised of
our highest performing students. The majority of the members are upperclassmen; however, 9th and 10th graders may make this ensemble if they meet the musical standards.
Symphonic Winds is a premier ensemble with a limited instrumentation for advanced musicians. The Concert Band class consists of players from all grade levels and performs at all
concerts and FBA events. Varsity Band is also a
performing ensemble. Most 9th graders start in
Marching Band at Niceville
this class.
In addition to the concert band classes, there are
two Jazz Bands, Percussion Class, and Eurhythmics(Auxiliaries). All classes combine in evening
rehearsals to form the marching band during the
fall semester. Specific information on the requirements for each class can be found on the
band website. (Follow the “Audition/Tryout Requirements” link.)
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High School is a requirement for
every band student. The marching band activity is one of the
most fun parts of band in high
school — trips, football games,
and school spirit are all part of
what we do in the Eagle Pride
PERCUSSION/DRUMLINE
Percussion auditions for marching band take place during a three day “Tryout” clinic in May or
on the first day of Percussion Camp in July. Percussion clinic is required.
Students are encouraged to audition on more than one instrument in
case they do not make it on their first choice.
Marching percussion also includes the pit instruments. You may audition
only on pit instruments if you would like, and many students who play
non-marching instruments (oboe, bassoon) choose to do this. Pit must
also attend the three day “Tryout” clinic and Percussion Camp.
Percussion auditions for placement in a concert band are in November/
December.
EAGLE PRIDE AUXILIARIES
Auxiliary members operate under the same rehearsal/performance guidelines as the Marching
Band. The Eurhythmics class is required of all members during the fall semester.
COLOR GUARD- The flags that perform with the Eagle Pride are called the
Color Guard. Members for this unit are chosen each spring through a clinic/
tryout process. Color Guard costs about $400 which covers the uniform, instruction, travel, etc. for the season.
MAJORETTES- The Eagle Pride has long enjoyed an outstanding majorette
line. Membership in this group is by tryouts held each spring. Majorette costs for the season
are about $800 which covers the uniform, instruction, travel, etc.
JAZZ BANDS
There is a place for students of all skill levels in the Jazz program at Niceville
High School. Jazz 1 & 2 are year long classes that meet during the school day.
We will show you how to fit Jazz Band into your class schedule. Students must
be enrolled in a concert band or percussion class if they wish to participate in
jazz band. Taking two band classes is VERY possible even for 9th graders!
Auditions are required for placement into Jazz 1. Students not selected for Jazz 1 will be placed in Jazz 2. Also, students who do not
audition may be placed in Jazz 2. Auditions are not required for Jazz
Workshop which is a class formed when enrollment permits.
All auditions take place at the NHS Band room in May. The Audition
results, not your experience in jazz band, determine class placement.
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BAND PRACTICE
The Niceville High School Band Program has a
history of excellence in concert, marching,
and jazz band.
Band is a co-curricular class. This means that
learning takes place in and out of the classroom. Rehearsals and performances outside
of school hours are required for completion of
the band course requirements. The Eagle
Pride Marching Band rehearses less than any
other high school band in the area and yet we
continue to have the strongest program
In the late fall and spring the concert bands
around.
have after school rehearsals for 2 hours a
week. Wind Ensemble is usually on Tuesday
During the fall, regular marching band rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday evening evening and Symphonic Winds is on Thursday
evenings. Concert Band and Varsity Band
from 6 to 9 pm. These rehearsals are for inmeet after school as needed.
strumentalists, Colorguard, and Majorettes.
ating class and half of the National Merit
Finalists were involved in music!
WILL I BE ABLE TO DO
OTHER THINGS, TOO?
Of Course! Students in the band participate in virtually every other school activity:
track, newspaper, baseball, golf, forensics,
chorus, ROTC, you name it — even football!
For fall school sports that conflict directly
with marching band, a Fall Sports Alternative Course of Study is offered. Call the
band office for more information on this
program.
Many band students are enrolled in honors/
AP/AICE courses as well as being involved in
other challenging academic opportunities.
Band members must learn to manage their
time and many band students are at the top
of their class, in honor society, etc. In 2010
more than half of the top 1% of the gradu4
One year of band also meets the fine arts
requirement for graduation and one semester of marching band waives the PE requirement.
In band, the people that practice the most
get to perform the most. Therefore, if you
are involved in school activities for which
you will miss band practice, you may be assigned a “shared” or “alternate” position.
(Recurring conflicts with non-school activities/sports are not excused.)
See the Band
Website for a
detailed event
calendar!
BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED!
New members must plan on attending Rookie Camp!
Being a member of the NHS Eagle Pride is a
great experience. Participation in the marching band is a requirement of all students, but
more than that, it’s FUN!
Most afternoon rehearsals are held indoors.
There will be times when you will be outdoors
for sectionals, so bring water and a hat. Evening drill rehearsals are at the practice field
located behind the car dealership at Palm
Alternates must attend all marching rehears- Blvd. and John Sims. This is Florida — bring
als, performances, and functions, and are con- water and a hat!
sidered full members of the marching band.
Alternates will be assigned a spot in the show More details on the Attendance Policy are available on
when one becomes available.
the band website.
It will be almost impossible to catch up on
“Band Camp” is the week of practice that prepares the Eagle Pride for the Fall performances. Students who miss band camp, run the
risk of spending most of the marching season
on the sidelines as alternates.
the marching drill if you are not at camp.
BAND PARENT/
BOOSTER ORGANIZATION
FUNDRAISING
We have an active organization dedicated to
making your student’s experience with music
worthwhile.
As school budgets get tighter, bands must
fundraise to continue their programs. We are
no exception to that and everyone’s help is
needed to give our students the musical experience they deserve!
When your student becomes a member of the
Eagle Pride Band you are automatically a
member of the Eagle Pride Band Booster Organization. There are no membership dues
and it is your chance to be active in the band
program. Booster meetings are held monthly
in the band room to keep everyone informed
and involved. Volunteers are needed in every
area from uniforms, chaperones, concessions,
and fundraising.
Proceeds from fundraisers go to student accounts and the general band operating fund.
These funds allow us to meet many of the
financial obligations that are a part of a thriving music program. Examples of our fundraisers are: QSP magazine sales, Annual Citrus sale, Band on the Run 5K, pasta sales,
50/50, gift wrapping and
grocery bagging. We welcome any suggestions that
you may have for new fundraisers !
The booster organization is friendly and focused on helping music education affect your
student in a positive way. With parental support we can continue to have the best band
program in NW Florida.
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NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
BAND STUDENT SAMPLE SCHEDULE
REGULAR
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HONORS
1
ENGLISH 1
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
2
ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
GEOMETRY HONORS
3
BIOLOGY 1
BIOLOGY 1 HONORS
BIOLOGY 1 HONRS
4
WORLD GEORGRAPHY
SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
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BAND
BAND
BAND
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONORS
HONORS or PreAICE FORGEIN
LANGAUGE
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ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
AP/AICE ELECTIVE
REGULAR
10
HONORS
ENGLISH 2
ENGLISH 2 HONORS
ENGLISH 2 HONORS
2
GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY HONORS
ALGEBRA 2 HONORS
3
CHEMISTRY 1
CHEMISTRY 1 HONORS
CHEMISTRY 1 HONORS
4
WORLD HISTORY
WORLD HISTORY HONORS
AP WORLD HISTORY
5
BAND
BAND
BAND
6
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONORS
HONORS or PreAICE FORGEIN
LANGAUGE
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ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
AP/AICE ELECTIVE
HONORS
ADVANCED
1
ENGLISH 3
ENGLISH 3 HONORS
AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
2
ALGEBRA 2
ALGEBRA 2 HONORS
PRE-CALCULUS
3
EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE
PHYSICS HONORS
PHYSICS HONORS
4
AMERICAN HISTORY
AMERICAN HISTORY HONORS
AP AMERICAN HISTORY
5
BAND
BAND
BAND
6
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
HONORS or PreAICE FORGEIN
LANGAUGE
7
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
AP/AICE ELECTIVE
REGULAR
12
ADVANCED
1
REGULAR
11
ADVANCED
HONORS
ADVANCED
1
ENGLISH 4
ENGLISH 4 HONORS
AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
2
TRIGONOMETRY/ANALYTIC
GEOMETRY
PRE-CALCULUS
AP CALCULUS AB
3
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
HONORS
AP/AICE SCIENCE COURSE
4
US GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS
US GOVERNMENT HONORS/
ECONOMICS HONORS
AP US GOVERNMENT/AP MACROECONIMICS
5
BAND
BAND
BAND
6
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
AP FORGEIN LANGAUGE
7
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
AP/AICE ELECTIVE
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NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND CALENDAR*
July
Rookie Camp (all new students)
Morning (2-3 days)
Majorette Camp
1 week
Colorguard Basics and Choreography Camp
2 weeks
Percussion Camp
1 week
Music Camp — Winds (woodwinds and brass) and
Percussion
1 week, afternoons
Drill Camp (all band including auxiliaries)
1 week, evenings
August
Tuesday and Thursday Marching Band Rehearsals
6-9pm
Late August
Kick-Off Classic (band plays if game is at home)
evening
Sept. –Dec
Friday Night Football Games — call time for band
varies with location of game — regular season ends
in mid November
Home 5-10pm
Away varies
Mid-Sept
All State Auditions
TBA
October
Marching competitions/FBA Festival
TBA
November
Sounds of the Stadium Concert
TBA
Nov./Dec
Auditions for 2nd semester placement
TBA
Early December
All-County Band auditions,
TBA
December, first
Saturday
Twin Cities Holiday Parade
morning
Early January
FMEA All-State Convention
Late January
All-County Band rehearsals and concert
TBA
February
Solo and Ensemble Festival/ Jazz Festival
TBA
March/April
FBA District Concert Festival/State Festival
TBA
May
Auditions for next year (band and auxiliary)
YBA
May
Spring Awards and Band Concert
evening
*This is a sample of the typical calendar for the school year. Actual dates will vary with
school start/end dates and school vacations. For more specific information please visit the
band website at http://www.NicevilleEaglePride.com and click on the calendar link at the
top of the page.
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NHS BAND FEES
We have some of the lowest fees in a
three county radius. In addition, we offer
financial assistance to those who need
it, and we offer a variety of fundraising
opportunities to help pay your band
fees.
FEE
AMOUNT
General Participation Fee (uniform usage, music,
seasonal clinicians, equipment, etc.)
$150
Auxiliary/Clinician Fee (includes Color Guard, Drumline, and Majorettes)
$100
Uniform Accessory Fee (New Students — includes
shorts, t-shirt, travel shirt, shoes* and gloves)
$90
*shoes from middle school marching band are acceptable for high school band and lower
fee by $37
School-owned concert instrument Rental Fee
(includes percussion) (due at beginning of each semester)
$50/semester
School-owned marching instrument rental fee (due
on Uniform Fit Day)
$75
All fees are due on Uniform Fit Day. No balances DUE from the previous year will be carried forward to the current year. We are sorry, but
if you do not pay for the required items, you will not be issued a uniform. Families with special hardship should contact the Band Booster
Treasurer or the band director.
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CHARMS
Charms is our system for keeping records for the Niceville High School Band.
Through Charms you can check dates on the Band calendar, access your Student
Account balance, update your contact information, view any assigned inventory
such as uniform parts, and volunteer for events.
Step 1: To access Charms go to the Charms website at www.charmsoffice.com
On the menu select ENTER and then Parents/Students/Members.
Step 2: In the box
labeled “Please Enter
Your School Code”
type NicevilleHSB and
click Enter Charms.
Step 3: Once you
have logged in to
Charms you can access the Public Calendar, the Band website,
or email the directors.
Step 4: To access a
student account, type
the student’s school ID
number (the same number you use to check
grades online) into the
Student Area Password
box and click on Enter.
Once fully logged in you will be able to access your student’s band finances, update contact
information, and volunteer for events by clicking on the appropriate icon. You may also create an “Event List” from the calendar based on a selected date range.
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What Band Has Done for Me . . .
―Band has provided me an outlet through which I am able to express my creativity.‖
player
11th grade clarinet
―Because of the Eagle Pride I feel as if my musical abilities have been enhanced and I know I will cherish my
memories later in life.‖
9th grade tuba player
―Band adds balance to an academically loaded schedule and makes me a well-rounded person. It provides me with
music, friends, teamwork, and life-skills.‖ 11th grade French horn player
―Band has greatly influenced my appreciation of all kinds of music.‖
―I‘ve not only learned to follow but also how to lead!‖
12th grade euphonium player
11th grade flute player
―Band exposed me to so many different kinds of people allowing me to really expand my friendships!‖
9th grade French horn player
―Band taught me so much about self discipline, manners and basic maturity. I have been amazed how much of
what I learned in high school band that I‘ve used in college - and I‘m not a music major!‖
College Freshman – Louisiana State University
―In no other club do you get this kind of experience and insight into life. It is the trip of lifetime. It is an experience that can't be fully encapsulated in writing. I learned that leadership is not about having all the right answers;
it's about knowing where to find them!‖
12th grade student leader
What Band Has Done for My Child . . .
―The NHS Band means the world to my kids! Of course they enjoy the teamwork, friendships and fun. Another
benefit is that the work ethic instilled in band members helps them to be strong academically, too. And now my
kids are lifelong musicians; I feel certain that they will derive joy from music their entire lives because of the
Band.‖
―Band gives students passion of purpose, the ability to exude self-confidence, learn high integrity and instills the
persistent drive for excellence. It liberates the leader in every student and it is just plain fun!‖
―Band has provided for both our children discipline, high expectations (musically and behaviorally), and a level of
musicianship that far exceeds many college instrumental organizations.‖
―Band gave my children a place to feel safe and secure in a big and sometimes confusing high school
world. It gave them their band family who helped them through the hard times and celebrated the good times. Band
was the glue that held them together through their high school years.‖
"Playing an instrument in the band room and on the stage, on the marching field or in the stands, allows my children the opportunity to increase their music skills AND have tons of fun!"
―‗There will be rewards that will surprise you!‘ sums it up for us. We never cease to be amazed by the rewards our
family has experienced by our children participating in band – the thrill of hearing our teenagers (boys!) discuss
the qualities of a piece of classical music at the dinner table, the sense of pride at working with a group for a common goal, and then to benefit beyond high school with a music scholarship – we could go on and on.‖
―Band has taught my children that hard work not only leads to success, but can be a lot of fun along the way. Band
has instilled in my children a sense of pride, not just in their own abilities, but in their section, their band, their
school and their community. Band has given my children opportunities to do things and go places they could have
never done on their own. That‘s what it means to be a part of the Eagle Pride Band!‖
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