HALTOM BANDS - Haltom High School Band

HALTOM BANDS
Dear Haltom High School Band Student and Parent,
Welcome to the 2016-2017 Haltom Band Program! We are very excited to begin the 20162017 Band season. This packet contains valuable information to prepare new and
returning students for the best band season yet. Please read carefully and keep this packet
in a convenient location. Included in this packet is a summer activity schedule, a list of fall
expenses, a medical form and other important forms for the school year.
Be sure to check our website haltomband.org often for updates and information. Please
sync our charms calendar to your phone so that can have all of the most up-to-date
information on all of our events. Also, please update your contact information entered into
Charms, so that you may receive our emails throughout marching season and the rest of
the year. During the fall, we send out a weekly email to help parents and students stay
informed with the many activities we do.
The Haltom Band program has developed so that every student CAN participate in high
school marching band. EVERYONE who is enrolled in band at Haltom High School is a
member of our marching band: THE PRIDE OF HALTOM. The PRIDE OF HALTOM is the
combined concert band, percussion and color guard classes at our school. The marching
band has two levels of participation: Varsity and Junior Varsity. Both groups will rehearse
as one during June, July and early August.
Like other varsity groups at Haltom High School, the Varsity marching band will have a
rigorous rehearsal schedule. The Summer Activities page of this packet outlines the
rehearsals prior to the first day of classes. The schedule relaxes considerably once school
begins so that ALL students can achieve in ALL aspects of high school.
Summer Masterclasses in June and July will be used to get to know each other, pass out
music, check out school-owned instruments, practice music, and to learn the basics of
marching. All Masterclasses will be taught inside the band hall. Please wear comfortable
clothing and athletic shoes (no jeans or sandals). While there are water fountains available
inside, it is best to begin the habit of bringing a personal water jug filled with cold water to
all band rehearsals. Students much purchase this on their own.
Summer Band will begin on Wednesday, July 27 with a rehearsal at 7:00am. Every Varsity
band student is expected to attend every rehearsal during the summer and once school
begins. Exceptional attendance is our goal and necessary for large group success.
Attendance is an important part of each student’s grade. A rehearsal calendar for the
entire season will be made available during the month of August. Please use that
information to schedule appointments in a way that students will not miss rehearsal.
In order to look great for our first performance in August, we will be ordering shoes, gloves
and pride shirts in June. Student who miss the May Band Registration must be sized during
Masterclasses in June. We will be using the same style of MTX marching shoe that has
been used for the last several years; some students may not have to order new shoes. All
new students will need to order marching shoes.
HALTOM BANDS
All students will need at least one Pride Shirt, though many choose to purchase two.
Students will need to purchase LONG, ALL BLACK socks and a pair of black compression
shorts to be worn under the uniform. Students will also need to purchase a pair of all black
athletic shorts to be worn with the Pride Shirt in public on performance days.
In this packet you will also find information regarding band fees. Collecting money
throughout the year can be difficult. To ease the financial impact of participation in band,
we have spread the payments out. It is critical that fees are paid in a timely manner to
ensure the success of the students. Checks for all fees (except Meal Tickets) should be
made to “Haltom High School Band.” Checks for the Meal Ticket should be made to
“Haltom Area Band Friends.” Any payment can be placed in an envelope which is clearly
marked with the Student’s name, amount of payment and reason for the payment.
A large part of our success as a band depends on YOU: THE PARENTS! Please consider
offering your time or services to this organization.
We look forward to working with you and getting to know you this year!
As we say at the end of every rehearsal and performance:
Keep the Spirit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donnie Hull, Pride of Haltom band director
[email protected]
817-547-6051
website: haltomband.org
facebook: prideofhaltom
twitter: @HaltomBand
2016-2017 Haltom HS Band
Fees/Expenses
Band Fee
$400. 00 All Pay
All band students will pay the band fee which helps to cover costs related to
transportation, contest entry, music arrangements, drill design, clinicians, equipment,
additional instructional staff and other program needs not provided by the district.
Pride Shirt
$20.00 each
Every band student must wear a clean Pride Shirt each time the band performs. Most
students choose to order two because of the frequency that these shirts are worn.
MTX Marching Shoes
$45.00 each
Every wind and percussion student must own a pair of black MTX Marching Shoes. These
are the same shoes worn last year. If your shoes still fit and are in acceptable condition,
you will not need to order new shoes.
Black Gloves
$6.00 per pair
Every wind player must own at least two pairs of clean black marching band gloves. If
you have gloves from last year that are in acceptable condition, you may use those.
Payment Schedule Summary
Please make checks to “Haltom HS Band”.
Payments should be placed in an envelope clearly labeled with Student’s Name,
Amount of Payment, reason for Payment and placed in the Black box in the Band Library.
Due Date:
Amount
May 28
th
$50.00
June 14/15
th
$100.00 + MTX Marching shoes ($45), if ordered
July 19/20
th
$100.00 + Pride Shirt ($20 each), or Gloves ($6 each), if ordered
st
$100.00
th
$50.00
August 1
September 5
HABF Meal Ticket
The Haltom Area Band Friends (the Band Booster club) provides a meal service for the
Friday night football games. A meal is provided in the cafeteria to all students who have
purchased a Meal Ticket. This fee is paid directly to *Haltom Area Band Friends and
must be paid before the first day of school.
$65.00
Haltom HS Band
Band Registration/Parent Meeting
Sat, May 28
8am-11am at HHS
Parent Meeting starts at 8am in the Auditorium
Bring $50 for first payment of 2016-17 Band Fees
Summer Masterclasses at HHS*
Flutes, Oboes, Trumpets, Snares
Saxophones, Horns, Tenors
All Clarinets, Trombones, Front Ensemble
Bassoon, Euphonium, Tuba, Bass Drums
Tuesdays: 8am-11am (June 7, 14, 21, July 12, 19)
Tuesdays: Noon-3pm (June 7, 14, 21, July 12, 19)
Wednesdays: 8am-11am (June 8, 15, 22, July 13, 20)
Wednesdays: Noon-3pm (June 8, 15, 22, July 13, 20)
*All students should plan to attend all masterclasses for their instrument.
Percussion Camp at HHS
Mon-Thurs, June 13-16
8am-Noon AND 1pm-5pm
Summer Band Rehearsals**
Wed, July 27
Thurs, July 28
Fri, July 29
7am-Noon
7am-Noon
7am-Noon
Mon, Aug 1
Tues, Aug 2
Wed, Aug 3
Thurs, Aug 4
Fri, Aug 5
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
7am-Noon AND 5pm-8:30pm
Mon, Aug 8
Tues, Aug 9
Wed, Aug 10
Thurs, Aug 11
Fri, Aug 12
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
7am-Noon AND 5pm-8:30pm
Mon, Aug 15
Tues, Aug 16
Wed, Aug 17
Thurs, Aug 18
Fri, Aug 19
5pm-8:30pm
5pm-8:30pm
1pm-4pm AND 5pm-8:30pm
1pm-4pm AND 5pm-8:30pm
5pm-8:30pm & End of Summer Band Celebration
Mon, Aug 22
First Day of School
**This rehearsal schedule is for woodwind, brass and percussion students only.
The color guard will have a different summer rehearsal schedule.
If you have conflicts with any rehearsals,
email [email protected] in advance to create a plan to make it up.
A rehearsal schedule for the rest of the season will be handed out during August.
HALTOM BANDS
2016 Haltom Band Registration Form for ALL Musicians
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________ Grade: __________
Instrument: ______________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________________
Station 1: Pride Shirt ($20 each) *Most students own at least TWO Pride Shirts.
Shirt Size: ____________
Quantity: ________
Amount Due: __________
Station 2: MTX Marching Shoes ($45 per pair) *No need to order if your old MTA shoes
are in acceptable condition.
Men’s Size: ____________
Amount Due: __________
Station 3: Gloves ($6 each) *ALL students own at least TWO pairs of gloves. (No Gloves for
Percussion)
Glove Size: ____________
Quantity: _______
Amount Due: __________
Station 4: Forms to be completed, signed and turned in Saturday, May 9th
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Field Trip Emergency Release Form
HS Travel Medication Request
UIL 8 Hour Acknowledgment Form
BISD Publication Release
Station 5: Fees (2016-2017 band fees are $400) *We ask everyone to make at least a
$50 payment to “Haltom Band” today.
Amount Due: $400
Total Amount Due: _______________
Amount Paid: ______________ Cash / Check# ____________
Balance Due: _____________________ (refer to payment schedule for next payment due dates)
Received by: _________________________________________________ Saturday, May 28, 2016
** Pride Shirts, MTX Shoes and Gloves will all be delivered in August. **
BIRDVILLE ISD HIGH SCHOOL OVERNIGHT TRAVEL MEDICATION REQUEST
High School Students traveling on overnight trips may have Prescription
and Non-prescription medication they will need while traveling with a
Student Name ______________________________Allergies ___________
school group. Students may be allowed to carry and administer their own
medication under the following guidelines unless otherwise requested by
Date of Birth _____________Date(s) of Travel__________________
the parent.
List of Non Prescription Medications
List of Prescription Medications
ATTENTION: Parents/guardians requesting their student's medication be
administered by the trip sponsor/BISD employee must contact the trip
Medication_____________________ Medication_____________________
sponsor/BISD employee prior to the trip to make alternate arrangements.
Dose (mg, tsp):__________________ Dose (mg, tsp):__________________
Time(s): _______________________ Time(s): _______________________
Prescription Medication
 All prescription medication must be in the original container.
Medication_____________________ Medication_____________________
 The student’s name must be on the prescription label, with the
Dose (mg, tsp):__________________ Dose (mg, tsp):__________________
dosage clearly indicated.
Time(s): _______________________ Time(s): _______________________
 The student may carry only the quantity of prescription medication
needed for the duration of the trip, plus 24 hours.
Medication_____________________ Medication_____________________
Dose (mg, tsp):__________________ Dose (mg, tsp):__________________
Non-Prescription, Over-the-Counter Medication
Time(s): _______________________ Time(s): _______________________
 All non-prescription, over-the-counter medication must be in the
original container.
Medication_____________________ Medication_____________________
 The student may carry only the quantity of medication that is
Dose (mg, tsp):__________________ Dose (mg, tsp):__________________
needed for the duration of the trip, plus 24 hours.
Time(s): _______________________ Time(s): _______________________
All Medications
 All containers of medication must be packed in a clear plastic zip top
I am the parent/guardian of the above named student. I affirm my child has
bag.
taken a dose of each of these medications with no allergic reaction or ill
 The completed and signed Travel Medication Request form must be
effects. I understand my child will be responsible for administering their
in the plastic bag along with the containers of medication.
medications appropriately to themselves. All medications are subject to
 The Travel Medication Request form is valid only for the dates of
inspection at any time by a trip sponsor or chaperone. Sharing or
travel with the school group.
distribution of these medications with another student will make my child
 Medication must not be shared with or distributed to any other
subject to disciplinary action, up to and including being sent home at parent
student
expense.
 The first dose of medication must be taken at home to ensure
Parent Signature ____________________________Date_______________
against allergic reaction.
Mobile Phone ___________________________________
Emergency Medications
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The student may carry emergency medications with parent
permission as described above.
Parents are responsible for communicating with the trip sponsor/
BISD employee if they do not want their child to self-carry
emergency medications.
Work Phone ____________________________________
Home Phone ___________________________________
rev. 2/17/16
PARENT/STUDENT UIL MARCHING BAND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
No student may be required to attend practice for marching band for more than eight
hours of rehearsal outside the academic school day per calendar week (Sunday through
Saturday). This provision applies to students in all components of the marching band.
On performance days (football games, competitions and other public performances)
bands may hold up to one additional hour of warm-up and practice beyond the scheduled
warm-up time at the performance site. Multiple performances on the same day do not
allow for additional practice and/or warm-up time.
Examples Of Activities Subject To The UIL Marching Band Eight Hour Rule.
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Marching Band Rehearsal (Both Full Band And Components)
Any Marching Band Group Instructional Activity
Breaks
Announcements
Debriefing And Viewing Marching Band Videos
Playing Off Marching Band Music
Marching Band Sectionals (Both Director And Student Led)
Clinics For The Marching Band Or Any Of Its Components
The Following Activities Are Not Included In The Eight Hour Time Allotment:
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NOTE:
Travel Time To And From Rehearsals And/Or Performances
Rehearsal Set-Up Time
Pep Rallies, Parades And Other Public Performances
Instruction And Practice For Music Activities Other Than Marching Band And
Its Components
An extensive Q&A for the Eight Hour Rule for Marching Band can be
found on the Music Page of the UIL Web Site at: www.uil.utexas.edu
“We have read and understand the Eight-Hour Rule for Marching Band as stated above
and agree to abide by these regulations.”
Parent Signature_____________________________________Date____________
Student Signature____________________________________Date_____________
This form is to be kept on file by the local school district.
Birdville Independent School District
Publications, Video, Internet Consent and Release Agreement
Students who attend school in the Birdville Independent School District are occasionally asked to be a part of school
and/or District publicity, publications and/or public relations activities. In order to guarantee student privacy and
ensure your agreement for your student to participate, the District asks that you and the student sign and return this
form to the school for each of your children. The form referenced below indicates approval for the student's name,
picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements or portraits (video or still) to appear in school publicity or District
publications, videos or on the District's website. For example, pictures and articles about school activities may appear
in local newspapers or district publications. These pictures and articles may or may not personally identify the
student. The pictures and/or videos may be used by the district in subsequent years.
AGREEMENT Student and Parent/Guardian release to Birdville ISD the student's name, picture, art, written work,
voice, verbal statements, portraits (video or still) and consent to their use by B ISD.
Birdville ISD agrees that the student's name, picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements, portraits (video or
still) shall only be used for public relations, public information, school or district promotion, publicity, and instruction.
Student and Parent/Guardian understand and agree that:
 No monetary consideration shall be paid;
 Consent and release have been given without coercion or duress;
 This agreement is binding upon heirs and/or future legal representatives;
 The photo, video or student statements may be used in subsequent years.
If the Student and Parent/Guardian wish to rescind this agreement they may do so at any time with written notice.
Effective Date of Agreement:________________________________
Student's Name:________________________________
(Print Name)
________________________________
(Student's Signature)
Parent/Guardian:________________________________
(Print Name)
________________________________
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
Pursuant to Texas Education Code, Section 26.009(b)(2)
BISD has no control of media use of pictures/statements which are taken without permission.
The Pride of Haltom Band
Haltom Area Band Friends 2016-2017 Volunteer Form
MISSION: Support the students and directors of the Pride of Haltom Band Program and its feeder schools in their efforts
to be the best Band Program in the United States.
Parent/Guardian Name:
Home Phone: ______________________
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone: _______________________________Can you receive Text messages? Yes
Parent/Guardian Email: _____________________________________________
Student: ____________________________________Grade: _______Instrument:
Please check ALL areas you would be willing to volunteer & the coordinator will contact you
***TEAMWORK ALLOWS COMMON PEOPLE TO ATTAIN UNCOMMON RESULTS!!***
There are many projects during the year; pick as many as you wish
___Fundraising
___Hauler
___Water (Get water jugs ready for games/fill up water
cups at half time/pass out water as needed to band)
___Car Washes
___Movie Night
___Uniforms (fitting/hemming/washing)
___Buff Store
___Color Guard Uniform
___Chaperone/Bus Sponsor
___Hospitality
___Photography/Video
___Truck Driver with CDL
___Band Banquet Committee (May)
___Website
___Help serve band students meals before football
games
___Grant Writer (someone that can write or apply for
Grants)
___Parades: Hand out water
___Bilingual Translator
___General Volunteer
Please list other special interests/skills/services you wish to offer (e.g. carpenter, accountant, handyman, artist,
software engineer):
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