University High School Marching Band

New Band Member Information

U-High Band Contacts

Staff

Director of Bands / Jason Landes / / 438-8355
Assistant Director of Bands / David Sulzberger / / 438-3149
Color GuardInstructor / Alyssa Corbitt / / 825-1468
DrumlineInstructors / Logan Vines
Francis Favis /
/ 224-388-8090
846-1409

Parent Volunteers

Band Boosters / Beth Adams / / 242-6543
Pit Crew Chief / Greg Rodriguez / / 706-3557
Uniforms / Barbara Bruno / / 823-9161

Marching Band Expectations

  • HAVE FUN! Marching Band requires a lot time and hard work, but no matter whether it is a rehearsal, game, or competition, you will enjoy the time spent with your fellow band members.
  • ATTEND SUMMER REHEARSALS - Students should plan to attend every rehearsal possible throughout the summer (see complete schedule). In the event of conflicts, please notify Mr. Landes as soon as possible.
  • MARCHING BAND CAMP (August 4-8) is a vital part of our preparation for the upcoming fall marching season. Attendance is mandatory for all band members in order to participate in Marching Band first semester. If there are any conflicts with Band Camp please let Mr. Landes know so that we can try to work something out.
  • FALL REHEARSALS/PERFORMANCES – Attendance is expected at all evening and weekend rehearsals and performances, in addition to daily 7th period rehearsals. Many of the band members participate in other fall U-High activities, and we do our best to work around conflicts. Students are never penalized if an absence is necessary for an approved U-High school activity. I will send out a complete fall schedule as soon as I get all of our performance datesfinalized. Generally, we rehearse 1 night a week. Performances include 5 home football games, 4 marching band competitions and 2 parades.

Band Fees

  • Marching Band Camp: $80
  • Covers cost of Band Camp staff, Show T-Shirt, Lunch & Dinner each day. Due by Mon, July 28.
  • Band Activity Fee (through U-High office): $75 1st semester, $25 2nd semester

Items to Be Purchased

  • Black gloves – woodwinds & brass
  • Black Drillmaster marching shoes (winds & percussion). Available at the Music Shoppe. Used shoes will be made available for purchase during uniform fittings.
  • Color Guard will purchase their own dance shoes.
  • Long black socks for band uniform
  • Lyre – woodwinds & brass
  • Flip folder with windows – woodwinds & brass
  • 1” 3-ring binder - percussion