marching packet 2015 - Grassfield High School Bands
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marching packet 2015 - Grassfield High School Bands
Grassfield High School Bands 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323 www.grassfieldbands.org 757-558-4749 Information Packet 2015 Get Involved, Stay Involved, Join the Marching Grizzlies! Thank you for your interest in joining the award-winning Marching Grizzlies! The marching band at Grassfield High School is extra-curricular, and participation by all band members is highly encouraged. The Marching Grizzlies are the most visible part of our band program, and we represent our school locally and nationally. The Marching Grizzlies have competed at local competitions, a favorite being the Southeastern Music Games at Hickory High School, throughout Virginia, and have competed in Bands of America events. Some of our most memorable competition locations include the Georgia Dome, Towson University, the Naval Academy Stadium in Annapolis, James Madison University, the Bowman Grey Stadium in Winston-Salem, and Liberty University. The Marching Grizzlies also perform at every home football game, the Homecoming Parade, pep rallies, assemblies, and the Chesapeake Christmas Parade. Being a member of the Marching Grizzlies allows you to meet a significant portion of the Grassfield High School population before school starts in September. You will have the opportunity to become comfortable with your new school home, being around high school students, and you will learn the expectations of being a Grassfield Grizzly before your non-band classmates. Please consider becoming a proud member of the award winning Marching Grizzlies! The time commitment for the Marching Grizzlies is similar to that of a fall or spring sport. Rehearsals take place afterschool, with performances at football games on Fridays, and competitions on Saturdays. During the summer, we will have two primary camps to come together as a group and learn to march and play the show. The two camps are July 20th-24th, and August 17th-21st and 24th-28th, all at Grassfield High School. In addition to the camps, we will have rehearsals throughout the summer to better prepare for the season. Please remember to fill out the permission form attached to this letter to join the Marching Grizzlies! If you have any questions, we invite you to contact us. Thank you again for your interest in joining the Marching Grizzlies! Musically yours, Kevin Hall and Kate Holm Band Directors, Grassfield High School [email protected] [email protected] Grassfield High School Bands 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323 www.grassfieldbands.org 757-558-4749 Participation Permission Form Thank you for your interest in joining the award-winning Marching Grizzlies! Please complete this permission form and return it to Grassfield High School bands or turn it into your current band director by Friday, April 24th, to reserve your spot in the Marching Grizzlies! Student Name: ____________________________________Current Grade: ______________ Instrument: ______________________________Current School: ______________________ Student Phone/Email: _________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________ Parent Phone/Email: _______________________________________________ By signing below, I confirm my intention to join the Marching Grizzlies and participate fully in all rehearsals and performances. ____________________________________________________ Student Signature ____/_____/2015 Date By signing below, I give my permission for my child to participate fully in the Marching Grizzlies, including ensuring my child’s attendance at all required rehearsals and performances. ____________________________________________________ Parent Signature ____/_____/2015 Date Grassfield High School Bands 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323 www.grassfieldbands.org 757-558-4749 Joining the Marching Grizzlies All Grassfield students are welcome! All wind and percussion players need to be enrolled in a band class at Grassfield High School. Colorguard membership is available through an audition, which will take place in May. In order to be a member in good standing, students must attend all rehearsals and performances, volunteer with events and fundraisers, and meet the financial requirements explained below. Explanation of Marching Band Fees In order to be a competitive marching band, our funds are designated and must be spent throughout the season on music arrangers, drill, show design, instructional staff, copyright fees, competition fees, transportation, and instrument repair and maintenance. Marching Band Fee Equipment Usage Fee $400 $100 The member fee does not cover the full amount that must be spent for every participating student. Even with all member fees paid, GFBPA will be left with over a large financial difference that must be paid over the course of the season. The equipment fee is required of all guard and percussion members in marching band. The fee is designed to help offset the cost of purchasing and maintaining GFBPA provided equipment, such as drumsticks, drumheads, rifles, and flagpoles. Scholarships It is our goal for every student to be able to participate in Marching Band, regardless of financial situation. We do offer need-based scholarships to help students who might otherwise be unable to participate in marching band. Please contact Mr. Hall and Mrs. Holm for information on the scholarships. Fundraising Participation- “Filling the Thermometer” In order for all marching band expenses to be funded, all Marching Band students must participate in fundraisers. Each marching band fundraiser will be designated with a per-student goal. Meeting or exceeding this goal will be necessary to ensure the band has sufficient funds to travel and compete. If the band raises insufficient funds, certain competitions and travel plans may be cancelled or altered. Grassfield High School Bands 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323 www.grassfieldbands.org 757-558-4749 Payment Schedule 1st Deposit ($100) due Friday, May 15, 2015 A deposit and regular attendance to rehearsals ensures your spot in the marching band. 2nd Payment ($100) due Friday, June 12, 2015 3rd Payment ($100) due Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Equipment fee, ($100) due Tuesday, August 1, 2015 (guard and percussion members only) 4th Payment ($100) due Monday, August 17, 2015 All Marching Band payments are non-refundable. Additional Costs The items below are to be purchased on an as-needed basis by each member of the Marching Grizzlies. Marching shoes “Dinkles”- (Approximately $35) Marching gloves for winds ($3-$5) and guard ($15) Guard Windsuit ($100) Extra Uniform Undershirt- (Approx. $20) *all new marchers receive one free Uniform Undershirt Red Uniform Jacket ($40) *will be worn on all trips, pep band events, and over the regular uniform jacket. Scrip Giftcard Sales Scrip Giftcard sales offer families an opportunity to reduce and/or eliminate out of pocket expenses for any band related fee. Scrip can be ordered through the band parents or through the Scrip website (including instant gift card downloads and printing). Profits from sales go into a band credit account known as “Grizzly Dollars”. Please see the band website, www.grassfieldbands.org, for more information. Grizzly Dollars Grizzly Dollars are the affectionate name for band credits with the Grassfield Band Parents Association. Grizzly Dollars are earned by students as they participate in fundraisers. The requirements for earning Grizzly Dollars will be announced per fundraiser. Grizzly Dollars can be used to pay for any band-related expense, from extra gloves to member dues. Grassfield High School Bands 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323 www.grassfieldbands.org 757-558-4749 What is Charms? Charms is secure website that helps the band directors, students, and parents communicate. Every student in the band program has a free account that can be accessed by computer or smartphone. There is also an app available for download. How do I access my account? Log on to www.charmsoffice.com, and click the “ENTER” link at upper right. Locate the “PARENT/STUDENT/MEMBERS LOGIN” section of the web page. Login to your account using the following School Code: GrassfieldBands What are some of the features of Charms? Main Page: public calendar, event list, handouts, files, contact information Personal Page: forms, inventory, financial information, letter point status, assignments, detailed calendar o To get to your Personal Page, enter your Student ID Number as the Student Area Password. What information should I provide? Please make sure you update your information with an accurate phone number and email for at least one member of your household. Much of our communication home is sent via emails. If you want to receive text messages for important band updates, make sure to list your cell phone carrier on your information page. When will my Charms account be created? If you are currently a member of the Grassfield Band Program, you already have an account. If you are new to our program, your account will be created once you turn in the Marching Band Information Form that is included in this packet. If you have any difficulty accessing your Charms account, please contact Mrs. Holm at [email protected]