Weekly Blue Flyer #41

Hey Blue!
July has begun, drill writing has started and we have a month to go! With that said, there are somethings you must do to be ready for that first day.  You need to have ALL of your forms ready to turn in, you must bring ALL items (see below) to rehearsals, you must be ready to pay all fees, and you MUST know the schedule. It is without a doubt going to be an amazing year, be ready!
Upcoming Events:

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Needs for Band Camp

• Water Jug- It is VERY important to drink A LOT of water during band camp so you can stay healthy! Water bottles are NOT enough water for the amount of energy you will be using during rehearsals. (Also eat a good breakfast like oatmeal and bananas!)
• Sunscreen- you don't want to get burned!
• Sneakers (NO sandals or flip-flops)- If you choose to arrive with the wrong shoes, you will be sent home to get correct ones.
• "Fanny pack", string bag, and or backpack- Having a backpack or string bag to put ALL of your stuff in is a great idea. Also when you are on the field, having a fanny pack with all of your extra "on field" needs will truly help in making every rehearsal your best. Check our the drum corps rehearsals, they are ALL wearing them!
• Pencil and highlighter- You will definitely need these to mark your parts, highlight the phrases, or highlight your spot on the drill chart.
• Towel- A towel for Band Camp has many uses. During your water break, you can put your instrument on it to keep it from getting dirty or wet.  You can also put it over yourself to produce shade.  The possibilities are endless!
• Binder- This is a MUST! You will keep everything handed out to you in band in your 3 ring binder. There are students who don't get a binder and the same thing always happens. They lose their music and other handouts. Let's all try something new and have EVERYONE arrive on day 1 with a black 1-2 inch black binder.

Fees

• Don't forget that all fees must be paid at your uniform fitting BEFORE you get fitted. Please be prepared to pay with cash, check, or credit card!  To see fee totals, click HERE

Volunteering

• In order to continue the high successes in this band program, we need volunteers! Please consider donating your time for all of the Band students.  Click HERE to volunteer!

Make sure your instruments work properly!!

• Clarinets and Saxophones, make sure you have enough reeds! You should ALWAYS have 3 working reeds at all times!
• Trumpets, Mellophones, Baritones, and Tubas. Make sure your valves work fast! You MUST oil them before EVERY time you play!!!
• Trombone!  Your slides must move quickly! Use slide oil or cream and make sure they don't crunch!
• All winds need to use the proper size mouthpiece.  If you are not sure what you need, click HERE to see the band handbook!

Drum Corps International!​

• Drum Corps is considered the Marching Band Major League. We are lucky enough to have 2 students in the area who are marching this summer. One is from Firelands and the other is a recent graduate from Midview!  Make sure and check out Drum Corps International events today!!!

American School Band Director's Association

• ASBDA is an association in which Band Directors can only be invited in when they prove that they are a quality director who has taught for a specific amount of years.  Mr. Brunger was inducted into this prestigious group.  

​The Pride we have wearing the uniform 

• Last year was the first year for our new uniforms. The pride and honor last years group had when wearing this was outstanding. Please see this video on the pride of wearing a uniform.

​As you can see, we have a fresh new look to our website!  With that said, we want to make sure and honor everyone's request.  We want to post many pictures of the year on social media and this site.  If you do not wish to have your child's picture on the internet or social media, please click HERE to fill out the form and your request will be granted.

Physicals and Walgreens
Walgreens has a great savings opportunity for getting your yearly physicals for cheap!  Every year it is required that every student in marching band has a current and updated physical.  Each physical is good for 365 days.  If you need a physical, make sure and make your appointment ASAP!

Charms

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