This Is a Tentative Calendar. If Dates Change, Students Will Be Notified ASAP

VOCAL COMMANDS TABLE
COUNTS / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
READY: / "BAND" / REST / "READY"
ATTENTION: / "BAND" / "TEN" / "HUT" / "GO" / "SOUTH"
DRESS: / "DRESS" / "RIGHT" / "DRESS" / HORNS UP
"TSSS"
DRESS: / "DRESS" / "LEFT" / "DRESS" / HORNS UP
"TSSS"
CENTER FRONT / "BAND" / "READY" / "FRONT" / HORNS DOWN
"TSSS"
MARK TIME / "MARK" / "TIME" / "MARK" / LIFT LEFT FOOT / LEFT FOOT DOWN
"UP"
FORWARD / "FOR / WARD" / "MARCH" / REST / LEFT FOOT MOVES
MARCH
BACKWARDS / "BACK / WARDS" / "MARCH" / UP ON TOES / SLIDE LEFT FOOT
MARCH / "UP AND / SLIDE"
LEFT FLANK / "LEFT" / "FLANK / "MOVE" / STEP RIGHT FOOT / PIVOT RIGHT FOOT
STEP WITH LEFT FOOT
RIGHT FLANK / "RIGHT " / "FLANK" / "MOVE" / STEP RIGHT FOOT / PIVOT RIGHT FOOT
SWING LEFT FOOT OVER
LEFT SLIDE / "LEFT" / "SLIDE" / "MOVE" / STEP RIGHT FOOT / SAME AS FLANK BUT
FACE FRONT WAIST UP
RIGHT SLIDE / "RIGHT" / "SLIDE" / "MOVE" / STEP RIGHT FOOT / SAME AS FLANK BUT
FACE FRONT WAIST UP
TO THE FRONT / "TO THE FRONT" / REST / "MOVE" / PIVOT STEP
TO THE REAR / "TO THE REAR" / REST / "MOVE" / STEP RIGHT FOOT / TURN 180 DEGREES
HORNS UP / "BAND" / "HORNS" / "UP" / HORNS UP
"TSSS"

SIHS BAND CALENDAR AS OF June 26, 2014 BY EVENTS

This is a tentative calendar. If dates change, students will be notified ASAP.

Leadership set up day for camp- July 28 9am-1pm

FLAG AND PERCUSSION CAMP

This camp is required for ALL flag and percussion members. Meet in SIHS Band room.

July 29th 2pm-7pm July 30th 2pm-7pm July 31st 2pm-7pm

AUGUST 4, 5, 6, 7 = 4:00PM-10:00PM

AUGUST 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 = 4:00PM-10:00PM

August 14- Camp is 4pm-8pm ( We will have our cookout and Band Olympics this night. WE ask that the woodwinds bring a dessert, Brass bring 2 liter drinks and percussion/flags bring chips.)

August 15- 4pm-8:30 pm Camp

8:00pm- Parent Orientation Meeting

8:30pm- Preview Show for parents

AUGUST 19 = 5:00PM-8:00PM

AUGUST 21 = 5:00PM-8:00PM- possibly open house, if so then no camp

Required Football Game/Performance/Competition Schedule:

August 22Friday evening rehearsal 4pm-8pm

August 23Sports Spectacular time TBA

August 29HickoryAwayReport at 5:30pm

September 5StarmountHomeReport at 6:00pm

September 12Friday evening rehearsal 4pm-8pm

September 19Friday evening rehearsal 4pm-8pm

September 26North LincolnHomeReport at 6:00pm

October 3West IredellHomecomingHomeReport at 6:00pm

October 4Marching Competition at NIHS Times- TBA

October 10Lake NormanAwayReport at 6:00pm

October 17North IredellAwayReport at 6:00pm

October 18Possible Marching Competition Times TBA

October 24Alexander CentralHomeReport at 6:00pm

October 25Possible Marching CompetitionTimes TBA

October 31Mooresville Senior nightHome Report at 6:00pm

November 7StatesvilleAwayReport at 6:00pm

Christmas Parades

November 25TH (right after school) – Mooresville Christmas Parade

December 5TH- Gatlinburg Christmas Parade (not required- $55 per person)

December 14TH – Statesville Christmas Parade

Audition Dates:

December 13- All County auditions

January TBA - All District AuditionS

TBA- All County Clinic

TBA All District Clinic

BAND BOOSTER MEETINGS: ALL MEETINGS ARE AT 7PM IN THE SIHS BAND ROOM

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SIHS BAND CALENDAR AS OF June 26, 2014 BY DATE

This is a tentative calendar. If dates change, students will be notified ASAP.

JULY

7/28- 9am-1pm- Leadership set up day for band camp – required for leadership

7/28 BAND BOOSTER MEETING 7PM SIHS BAND ROOM

7/29 2pm-7pm required camp for all flag and marching percussion members SIHS BAND ROOM

7/30 2pm-7pm required camp for all flag and marching percussion members SIHS BAND ROOM

7/31 2pm-7pm required camp for all flag and marching percussion members SIHS BAND ROOM

AUGUST

8/4BAND CAMP 4PM-10PM MEET IN SIHS BAND ROOM

8/5BAND CAMP 4PM-10PM MEET IN SIHS BAND ROOM

8/6BAND CAMP 4PM-10PM MEET IN SIHS BAND ROOM

8/7BAND CAMP 4PM-10PM MEET IN SIHS BAND ROOM

8/11BAND CAMP 4PM-10PM MEET IN SIHS BAND ROOM

8/12BAND CAMP 4PM-10PM MEET IN SIHS BAND ROOM

8/13BAND CAMP 4PM-10PM MEET IN SIHS BAND ROOM

8/14Camp is 4pm-8pm ( We will have our cookout and Band Olympics this night. WE ask that the woodwinds bring a dessert, Brass bring 2 liter drinks and percussion/flags bring chips.)

8/154pm-8:30 pm Camp 8:00pm- Parent Orientation Meeting 8:30pm- Preview Show for parents

8/19 REHEARSAL 5PM-8PM

8/21 REHEARSAL 5PM-8PM (possibly open house, if so, then no rehearsal)

8/22Friday evening rehearsal 4pm-8pm

8/23Sports Spectacular time TBA

8/26BAND BOOSTER MEETING 7PM SIHS BAND ROOM

8/29HickoryAwayReport at 5:30pm

SEPTEMBER

September 5StarmountHomeReport at 6:00pm

September 12Friday evening rehearsal 4pm-8pm

September 19Friday evening rehearsal 4pm-8pm

September 26North LincolnHomeReport at 6:00pm

September 30BAND BOOSTER MEETING 7PM SIHS BAND ROOM

OCTOBER

October 3West IredellHomecomingHomeReport at 6:00pm

October 4Marching Competition at NIHS Times- TBA

October 10Lake NormanAwayReport at 6:00pm

October 17North IredellAwayReport at 6:00pm

October 18Possible Marching Competition Times TBA

October 24Alexander CentralHomeReport at 6:00pm

October 25Possible Marching CompetitionTimes TBA

October 31Mooresville Senior nightHome Report at 6:00pm

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 3BAND BOOSTER MEETING 7PM SIHS BAND ROOM

November 7StatesvilleAwayReport at 6:00pm

November 25TH (right after school) – Mooresville Christmas Parade

DECEMBER

December 1BAND BOOSTER MEETING 7PM SIHS BAND ROOM

December 5TH- Gatlinburg Christmas Parade (not required- $55 per person)

December 13- All County auditions

December 14TH – Statesville Christmas Parade

BAND DUES

The mandatory band dues are part of the SIHS Band fundraising program. Our annual Band Booster budget supports the Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Color Guard. Your student would not be able to experience the great opportunities that we offer without these Booster club funds. There may be a variation in fees charged by Band Directors within Iredell-Statesville Schools. These differences reflect community expectations and historical tradition of each band. Assistance for band fees is available. Please see your Band Director for an application. These applications will be reviewed by a panel which will include your school's principal (or designee), the Director of Secondary Education, the Deputy Superintendent and the Fine Arts Director.

THE BAND DUES ARE $110.00 .

These dues go towards:

Marching Band T-Shirt for studentMarching Band field show music, drill
Color Guard uniforms, equipment and Color guard routineMarching Band and Color Guard props
Equipment repairs and purchasesMarching Band uniform upkeep, cleaning and repair
MusicSpecial events and celebrations for studentsTransportation of students and equipment to events
CliniciansFees for competitions and contests

Band Dues must be paid in full by the first school day in September or on the following payment plan: $20 in August, $20 in September, $20 in October, $20 in November, $30 December.

Students will NOT be allowed to participate in any trips with the band until all Band Dues are paid in full.

If dues are not paid in full by December 1st, the student will not be eligible to participate in any trips or activities with the band until the balance is paid. Any balance in the student’s band account on December 1st will be used to pay off Band Dues. Any trip deposits or other money will go directly to unpaid dues. Band dues not paid by May will result in the student being put onthe school fees list (nor receiving report cards, next year’s schedule, or diploma.) Unpaid dues will carry over from previous years.

ALL CHECKS ARE MADE OUT TO SIHS BAND BOOSTERS.

Return checks will be charged with a $30.00 service fee.

Please be timely in all money matters. We do not wish that the student suffer because of an oversight.

STUDENT BAND ACCOUNTS

Each student has a band account held by the SIHS Band Boosters.
Money from fund-raisers and trips go into these accounts.
Students may use the money accumulated in their account towards band dues, trips, music, instrument repair, and instrument accessories.
The student’s account will remain open in that student’s name as long as that student has participated in the SIHS Band program in some aspect during a full school year. If a year has elapsed without the student’s participation in the SIHS Band program, that student’s account money will go into the SIHS Band Booster General fund.
Students may not draw out the money from their band account in the form of a check or cash. Money must be used as stated above.
Students who also have siblings in band, may transfer any balance to that sibling when that student graduates. Siblings must already be in band or will be in band within one school year.
Account balances are updated monthly and any student may inquire about their account balance.

FUND RAISING ACTIVITES

ALL CHECKS ARE MADE OUT TO SIHS BAND BOOSTERS.

We strive to have the best experiences possible with our band program and this requires an additional source of revenue that we raise through various fundraising activities. It would be wonderful to have an unlimited school budget to support all of our various activities and projects, but that is simply impossible considering the economic crisis we are experiencing in every area of education. By contributing and working in our band fund-raising projects, you allow the band to continue on its musical journey. We need to make some personal sacrifices along the way, but it is worthwhile in the long run. Fund-raising is only one small part of being a band member, but it a very important part. We depend on you to do your part to help us reach our financial goals so that we can reach our musical goals. Students will earn money through fundraisers that will go into their students accounts (explained above). Students MUST PICK UP FUNDRAISER ITEMS ON THE DATE THEY ARE DELIVERED TO THE SCHOOL. If a student does not pick up their fundraiser items on that date, the student will forfeit ALL profit earned, NO REFUNDS of ANY KIND will be made to the student or people who have purchased the fundraiser items, and it will be left up to the Band Director and the Band Booster Officers to decided what will be done with those fundraiser items. We cannot stress the importance of picking up your fundraiser items ON THE DAY they are delivered to the school.

BAND BOOSTERS

The SIHS Viking Band Booster Organization is designed to help support the South Iredell High School band program. Any parent or active supporter of the band may be a member of the SIHS Viking Band Boosters. Service projects of the boosters combine hard work and team cooperation to acquire the finances that enable the band to attend events that further their musical education. Working with the band program, the boosters can encourage and actively promote high standards of education and performance in music while at the same time fostering fellowship of teamwork of students within the band program. All parents are encouraged to get involved with the band program through membership in the Viking Band Booster Organization. They only way you can make a difference is to be there and to be active!!! Band Booster Meetings : - please check Mrs. Parker’s web page for band booster meeting dates.

Marching Band Grading Rubric for Daily and Afterschool Rehearsals

Counts as 50% of grade

Grade / Requirements
4 / Always maintains a positive attitude throughout rehearsal and demonstrates good rehearsal discipline and technique.
Always shows respect towards staff members and fellow students.
Always attends ALL rehearsals on time and prepared. (Prepared is defined as having instrument, music, pencil, tennis shoes, flip folder, lyre, )
3 / Most of the time maintains a positive attitude throughout rehearsal and demonstrates good rehearsal discipline and technique.
Most of the time shows respect towards staff members and fellow students.
Most of the time attends ALL rehearsals on time and prepared. (Prepared is defined as having instrument, music, pencil, tennis shoes, flip folder, lyre, )
2 / Sometimes maintains a positive attitude throughout rehearsal and demonstrates good rehearsal discipline and technique.
Sometimes shows respect towards staff members and fellow students.
Sometimes attends ALL rehearsals on time and prepared. (Prepared is defined as having instrument, music, pencil, tennis shoes, flip folder, lyre, )
1 / Rarely maintains a positive attitude throughout rehearsal and demonstrates good rehearsal discipline and technique.
Rarely shows respect towards staff members and fellow students.
Rarely attends ALL rehearsals on time and prepared. (Prepared is defined as having instrument, music, pencil, tennis shoes, flip folder, lyre, )
0 / Does not attend or does not participate.

Marching Band Grading Rubric for Performances

Counts as 50% of grade

Grade / Requirement
4 / Arrives at the designated location at the assigned report time. Has the proper uniform and required accessories. Has all require music and equipment for the performance. Is prepared to perform all musical selections at proficiency of 90% or better. Maintains a positive attitude and a professional appearance and demeanor through out the performance.
3 / Arrives at the designated location at the assigned report time. Has most of the proper uniform and required accessories. Has most of the require music and equipment for the performance. Is prepared to perform all musical selections at proficiency of 80% or better. Maintains a positive attitude and a professional appearance and demeanor through out the performance.
2 / Attends the performance but is tardy for the performance start time. Arrives unprepared. Does not have a positive attitude or a professional appearance and demeanor through out the performance.
1 / Attends the performance, but does not perform or performs at an unacceptable level or proficiency. Does not have a positive attitude or a professional appearance and demeanor through out the performance.
0 / Does not attend performance.

RATING

SUPERIOR 4

EXCELLENT 3

GOOD 2

FAIR 1

TONE QUALITY

/ Characteristic tone quality is achieved most of the time. The tone is uniform, consistent and well controlled throughout the piece of music. / Characteristic tone quality is achieved most of the time. Tone problems are infrequent. Occasional lapses in tone are caused by extreme in dynamics. / An overall good tone quality with some harshness and distortion at extended ranges and volume levels. There are several inconsistencies in the tone quality. / There is a basic understanding of good tone quality but the extremes of volume and register are out of control and need to be developed.
BALANCE AND BLEND / The band achieves a pyramid balance in sound throughout dynamics and ranges. / The band achieves an excellent blend most of the time with occasional balance problems. / The ensemble has a good blend. There are some lapses when the sections are overpowering other sections. / At times, the ensemble achieves good balance. The ensemble often has members that are playing either too loud or too soft resulting in an imbalance in sound.

INTONATION

/ The band performs in tune in all dynamics and ranges throughout performance. There are very few problems with intonation. / The band is well tuned most of the time with occasional pitch problems. Problems that do occur are due to dynamic and range extremes. / The band’s intonation is good, but inconsistent. There are some attempts to correct the problems. / The band is somewhat in tune. When problems occur minimal attempts are made to correct them.
EXPRESSION STYLE AND PHRASING / The performance is stylistically accurate. Great attention is paid to shaping of phrases. / The performance is stylistically accurate most of the time. Most of the phrases have a musical shape. / The performance is stylistically accurate some of the time. There is a basic attempt to shape phrases. / There is little stylistic interpretation of the music. There is minimal attempt to shape phrases.

DYNAMICS

/ The ensemble displays a wide range of appropriate dynamics throughout the performance. / The ensemble displays a constant dynamic range most of the time. / Dynamic variation is apparent, but range of dynamic level is limited. / The ensemble attempts some dynamic changes.
RHYTHM PRECISION AND TEMPO / Rhythms are vertically aligned and tempos are accurate. Rhythmic interpretation is appropriate for the selections. / Rhythms are vertically aligned and tempos are accurate most of the time. Variations are infrequent. / Rhythms are vertically aligned and tempos are accurate some of the time. Precision of the ensemble is inconsistent. / Rhythms are seldom vertically aligned and tempos are inconsistent. There is little sense of rhythmic accuracy in the simple passages and rhythms are weak in difficult passages.
ARTICULATION / Articulation is clear and appropriate and consistent. / Articulation is proper and consistent with only minor variations. / Correct articulation is performed only some of the time. / Correct articulation is infrequent.

TECHNIQUE

/ The band performs with great dexterity and technique. / Techniques are good most of the time. Problems occur infrequently. / Techniques are good some of the time. Problems occur often during hard passages. / Techniques are fair. Problems are evident in difficult as well as easier passages.

SIHS MARCHING BAND MAKE UP TIME LOG

Make up time:

Tardy or early dismissal: time made up minute for minute for the time that was missed.

Absence from rehearsal: 2 hours of make up time

Absence from Friday night game: 5 hours of make up time

Absence from a Competition: 12 hours of make up time

Absence from a Parade: 5 hours of make up time

Absence from a Concert: 4 hours of make up time

Time must be documented on MRS. PARKER’S make up time log and may be made up in: ASD, SAVE, other teachers (must be approved by Mrs. Parker) and pre-arranged times with Mrs. Parker

DATE OF MAKE UP TIME / HOURS MADE UP / TEACHER SIGNATURE / LIST DATE, TYPE OF ACTIVITY MISSED AND TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS TO BE MADE UP (What are you making this time up for?)

If your absence/tardy/early dismissal is EXCUSED you will be given the opportunity to MAKE UP THE TIME to earn a grade for the performance or rehearsal. If you DO NOT make up the time, it will result in a zero for the absence and a 70 for the tardy/early dismissal.

You MUST make up the time to earn credit for the absence/tardy/early dismissal.

ALL MAKE UP TIME MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE 9 WEEKS!!!!!!

(Do not write below this line)

Make up time for ____absence ____tardy ____early dismissal

____After school rehearsal____performance

Date:______

Time to make up:______Was the time made up?______

Grade earned:______

South Iredell Parent Volunteer Survey

One of the keys to a successful instrumental music program for our students is the participation of the parents. The Band Boosters are asking for you help by becoming involved in your child’s band program. Please circle the areas of your talent, interests, and resources that you would be willing to share with the NIHS program.