There are many helpful links on our website, please check them all.  Here are a few things we think you might not find elsewhere.  Also please ask anyone anything!   Band members and parents are friendly and eager to help!
  • Read The Blue Book.
  • Check out the How to Stay Informed page
  • download and use the Band app
  • ​Looked at the calendar link above & you are trying to figure out what's what?
    • August 3 is Rookie Day - if your student is new to band, they need to attend!
      Parents must attend the parent orientation that night in the high school APR (All Purpose Room aka cafeteria).
    • Band camp is 3 weeks long Mon-Fri (end of July thru mid-Aug), 8am-12noon. Percussion stays until 1pm.
    • Uniform fitting nights - all students need to come try on uniforms and get fitted. Attend the night for your student's grade.
    • During marching season, when school is in session, there are Tuesday evening rehearsals 6:00 - 8:30pm.
    • The google calendar specifies when students need to arrive at school to get ready for each football game. Each game varies depending on what is going on or where the game is being played.
    • What is Blitz Day? Learn more on Fundraisers > Blitz Day page
    • What is Parade of Bands - Annual fundraiser where several bands perform their shows - Sept 26. We will also participate in Elyria HS Parade of Bands
Fees & Forms DUE First Week of Camp
  • Every year, the band members will have fees to pay the first week of band camp. Click HERE for details.
  • Several forms are also due the first week of band camp. All forms & info are located HERE.
Weekly Blue Flyer
The weekly "Band notes" is PACKED with a lot of useful information. It is emailed out every Friday so please check your emails. It is also posted in the Band app
Attendance
​Attendance for all events in Band are required.  The schedule is clear for June and July so vacations can hopefully happen during this time. Work is always considered an UNEXCUSED absence.   Review Attendance policy HERE.
Marching Season Tips
  • Always check the calendar for details on each event.
  • On Thursday nights...
    • Make sure your Dinkles are clean! Dinkles are your marching shoes.
    • Pack your marching bag (including Dinkles, socks, gloves, shako/box (this is your hat), parka, flip folio & lyre)
    • Water bottle.
  • Before games, make sure you do not eat a super spicy/ greasy meal, and drink a lot of water!
Picking Up Your Child From Events
During the marching season we can have some late nights.  However, all parents need to be ready to pick their child. The Directors cannot leave until every student is picked up.  Please pick up your child in a timely manner, the Directors would like to get home at a decent time as well so they can see their loved ones.
Band Camp Tips
  • Band camp is at Midview High School for 3 weeks, Monday - Friday.
  • Arrive at MHS at 7:45am
  • Always eat breakfast in the morning.
  • Apply sunscreen BEFORE you arrive.
  • Wear weather appropriate clothing & comfortable shoes.
  • Bring a labeled large water jug, at least 1 gallon, filled with ice and water at every practice. The band takes frequent water breaks and lots of water is consumed.
  • You will also need: instrument, flip folio, black binder (with music and drill) and pencil.
Upcoming Events
A calendar will be available on the “band app”. Also, always check this website
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