TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Shippensburg University………………………………………...….………………….…….…...2
Band Staff & Leadership…………...……….………………………...…..………….………………..…3
Band Camp Schedule……………………………………………………….……………...………….....5
Rehearsal Schedule………………………………………………………………….………….....…..…8
SUMB Marching Fundamentals……………………………………..…………………………..………9
Terminology…………………….……………………………..…………...…………....………...……11
Attendance and Grading Policy……………………………………………………………….…….….12
General Information……………………………………………………….…..……...……………...…14
Band Camp Notes..………………………………..……………………….………..……………….…17
Marching Fundamentals List………………...... ………………………...…………………....…..18
Fall 2008 Calendar……………..…………………………………..……………………….………...... 19
Quotes/Memories to live by……………………………………………..…...………………………...20
Alma Mater...………………..…………………………………………………………………back cover
ABOUT SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY
Shippensburg University was founded in 1871, and is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. It is a comprehensive, regional university of approximately 6,600 students offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the John L. Grove College of Business, the College of Education and Human Services, and the School of Graduate Studies. The university has 360 faculty, 86 percent hold doctorates or terminal degrees. The university is conveniently located in the Cumberland Valley of south central Pennsylvania, approximately three hours from Philadelphia, two hours from Washington, D. C., and one hour from Harrisburg. The beautiful 200-acre campus blends traditional and modern architecture, providing students with a comfortable and progressive environment. The emphasis on academic excellence has helped graduates to be recruited by businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. Small classes and a friendly campus make it easy to make friends, get involved, and receive the most from your university education. U. S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” consistently ranks Shippensburg University among the best regional public universities in the North.
Since music pervades society, the Department of Music seeks to increase students’ awareness of the musical world and influence their cultural lives through critical listening and active participation in music making. The music department offers a full range of courses including music theory and music history/literature as well as performing ensembles for every interest. Ensembles include concert choir, Cumbelaires, Madrigal singers, concert band, jazz ensemble, Red Raider Marching Band, brass and woodwind chamber ensembles, and the University-Community Orchestra. Each year, nearly 400 students and faculty members perform for local audiences as well as throughout the United States and abroad. Students representing virtually all degree programs take time out of their busy schedules to participate in Shippensburg’s music ensembles for the sheer enjoyment of making music.
The “Red Raider” Marching Band is a corps-style marching band which performs diverse styles of music while executing challenging, contemporary marching drill. The band performs at all Red Raider home football games and at several away games throughout the season. The band is an annual participant in the Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, and performs exhibition performances in band festivals and competitions throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland as well as feature performances for the Cavalcade of Bands and the Tournament of Bands Championships. The band’s repertoire consists of various styles of music including classical, jazz, pop, and traditional marches. Membership is open to wind and percussion musicians, and front members including silks/rifles, and majorettes.
BAND STAFF & LEADERSHIP
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Director:
Mr. Trever Famulare
(717) 477-1238
Drill Designer:
William Stowman
Music Arranger:
Andrew Yozviak
Music/Marching Consultants:
Kristina Tufaro
Percussion Consultants:
Ralph Sorrentino
Anthony Calabrese
Wesley Gibson
Gabe Rose
Colorguard Consultant:
Renae Borgstrom
Majorette Consultant:
Jamie Thompson
Video Technician:
Bill Dean
Music Department Secretary:
Karen Reath
(717) 477-1638
The cabinet is responsible for the organization and overseeing all events and activities of the band.
Planning and organizing:
· Band camp (summer mailings, move-in, socials, food, housing, awards, merchandise, etc.)
· Performance day preparations (snacks, meals, meal money, transportation, and overall organization for home and away performances)
· Staff selection and monitoring
· Homecoming activities
· End of the season band banquet
· Attendance at all events
· University Open Houses
The band cabinet works year round to ensure the band program runs smoothly. Although much of their hard work is behind the scenes, this group of individuals is a vital key to the organizations success.
Drum Majors:
Katie Putz
Karen Styers
Cody Wertz
Section Leaders:
Flutes:
Jenny Folan
Larissa Baughman
Clarinets:
Matt Corson
Katie Piper
Alto Saxes:
Kyle Patterson
Mellophones:
Jackie Butler
Trumpets:
Sarah-Lynn Fairchild
Jonathan Marshall
Low Brass:
David Ness
Beth Rikas
Battery Percussion:
Bethany Ford
Jeff Young
Pit Percussion:
Brielle Dalious
Band Front Captains:
Colorguard:
Christine Blaisdell
Linda Krieg
Majorettes:
Jessica Morrow
Administrative Assistants:
Librarians:
Deb Mayer (head)
Katie Kitner
Katie O’Flaherty
Ashley Schumacher
Quartermasters:
Jenn Kowa (head)
Shawn Antczak
Casey Atkins
Andrew Kafferlin
Nate Snyder
Video/Photo Crew:
Michelle Gillman (head)
Christy Blaisdell
Brielle Dalious
Stephanie Delp
Webmaster:
Eric Buck
Instrument Team:
Latasha Davis (head)
Jeremy Styers
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2008 BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
Subject to change…
Monday, August 11
2:00-3:00p.m. Cabinet, Section Leader, Staff move-in
5:00 Cabinet, Section Leader, Staff Dinner/Meeting: Mr. Famulare’s House
Tuesday, August 12
8:00 a.m. Breakfast (Kriner Dining Hall, KH)
9:30 Cabinet Preparation Day (Luhrs Performing Arts Center, LPAC)
Leadership Training/Preparation Day (LPAC)
12:00 p.m. Lunch (RH)
1:30 Cabinet Preparation Day continues (LPAC)
Leadership Training/Preparation Day (LPAC)
5:00 Dinner (KH)
Wednesday, August 13
8:00 a.m. Breakfast (RH)
9:00 Cabinet, Section Leaders, Staff, Move-In Crew report to LPAC
9:45-10:15 VETS, report to LPAC for check-in – use the side entrance behind the CUB
10:15-11:00 ROOKIES, report to LPAC for check-in – use the side entrance behind the CUB
11:00-12:00 MOVE IN!! (your next stop is Naugle Hall)
Lunch (RH or On Your Own; local restaurant list enclosed)
1:45 p.m. “BIG” MEETING in LPAC 121 (all vets who are designated as being a “big”)
2:00 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP “WELCOME” MEETING!! – Grove Theatre
Rookie parents/family are encouraged to stay for the meeting.
Time will be provided for “goodbye” following the meeting.
“BIG/LITTLE” MEETING (all “big” vets and “little” rookies) following the general meeting and Goodbye’s
3:00 Leadership/Rookie Practice; Full Percussion, Guard, & Majorette rehearsals as announced.
5:00 Dinner (KH, first meal for all students arriving today, have your ID and NAME TAG!)
6:30 Leadership/Rookie Practice; Full Percussion & Front rehearsals as announced.
9:00 Social
Thursday, August 14
8:00 a.m. Breakfast (KH)
9:00 Leadership / Rookie Practice (TBA); Percussion & Front rehearsals as announced.
12:00 Lunch (KH)
1:00 FULL Vet rehearsal, no rookies Rec. Field
1:15 Rookie rehearsal, no vets, LPAC parking lot
2:00 “Coming Together”
2:15 Section “Get to Know”; Field Basics Rehearsal in sections, full winds;
Full percussion, colorguard, & majorettes off to rehearse till dinner
5:00 Dinner in Sections (KH)
6:15 Percussion & Front TBA, Winds @ Rec. Field w/ instruments
7:30 Wind Music Rehearsal (Grove Theatre Stage, PAC)
9:00 Full Music Rehearsal (winds & percussion)
9:15 Front members report to theatre
9:30 Social
Friday, August 15
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (KH)
8:30 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
12:00 p.m. Lunch (KH)
1:15 Music Rehearsals (TBA)
3:30 Free Time
4:30 Dinner (KH)
6:00 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
8:00 Music sectionals, front rehearsals
8:30 Full Music Rehearsal (PAC)
9:30 Social
Saturday, August 16
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (KH)
8:30 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
12:00 p.m. Lunch (KH)
1:15 Music Rehearsals (TBA)
3:30 Free Time
4:30 Dinner (KH)
6:00 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
8:00 Music sectionals, front rehearsals
8:30 Full Music Rehearsal (PAC)
9:30 Social
Sunday, August 17
Morning off…sleep in!!
11:00 a.m. Brunch (KH)
1:00 Rehearsal – TBD
4:30 Dinner (KH)
6:00 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
8:00 Music sectionals, front rehearsals
8:30 Full music rehearsal (PAC)
9:30 Social
Monday, August 18
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (KH)
8:30 Rehearsal (TBD)
11:30 Lunch (KH)
12:30 p.m. POWER Rehearsal (TBD)
1:45 Dismiss for Picnic preparation
2:15 Depart SHIP via school buses, no driving allowed!
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MEMBERS!!
8:00 Return to SHIP
FREE NIGHT!
Tuesday, August 19
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (KH)
8:30 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
12:00 p.m. Lunch (KH)
1:15 Music Rehearsals (TBA)
3:30 Free Time
4:30 Dinner (KH)
6:00 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
8:00 Music sectionals, front rehearsals
8:30 Full Music Rehearsal (PAC)
9:30 Social
Wednesday, August 20
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (KH)
8:30 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
12:00 p.m. Lunch (KH)
1:15 Music Rehearsals (TBA)
3:30 Free Time
4:30 Dinner (KH)
6:00 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
8:00 Music sectionals, front rehearsals
8:30 Full Music Rehearsal (GT)
9:30 Social
Thursday, August 21
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
11:00 Break to dress for President’s lunch.
11:50 Meet to walk to lunch as a group (PAC)
12:00 noon Picnic lunch with President Ruud (Recreation Hockey Rink)
Wear your band polo and nice khaki shorts or pants/skirt.
Off after lunch till…
3:30 Music Rehearsal, TBA
5:00 Dinner
6:30 Full Band Field Rehearsal (RF)
9:30 Free Night
Friday, August 22
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-12:00 Final Full Band Camp Rehearsal (RF)
Saturday, August 23
NO REHEARSAL TODAY!
Sunday, August 24
NO REHEARSAL TODAY! – ACTIVITIES FAIR!!
Monday, August 25
Regular Class Schedule Begins…
Regular Season Rehearsal Schedule Begins...
BRASS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE(S) Information Meeting 3:30p.m., LPAC 225
Tuesday, August 26 – T-shirt day…all day!!
3:30-5:30 p.m. Full Band Rehearsal (Seth Grove Stadium)
Wednesday, August 27
4:00-5:30 p.m. Full Band Music Rehearsal (LPAC)
Sectionals as scheduled by staff, then full music TBA. Front sectionals as scheduled by staff.
Thursday, August 28
3:30-5:30 p.m. Full Band Rehearsal (RF)
Friday, August 29
3:30-5:30 p.m. Full Band Rehearsal (RF)
Saturday, August 30 – GAME DAY!!!! & CORN FESTIVAL
1:00 p.m. SHIP vs. Shepherd, WV
2008 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Below you will find the rehearsal schedule for the 2008 marching season. The SUMB rehearses later in the afternoon to avoid conflicts with other classes. CLASS CONFLICTS: If you have a class conflict on Tuesday or Thursday at 3:30pm, it is not possible for you to be a member of the band. If you have a class scheduled at 5:00, you will be permitted to leave at 4:45; this must be reported during camp at the announced time. If you have a class conflict on Wednesday rehearsals, this must be reported during camp at the announced time.
You will find participation in the Red Raider Marching Band to be worthwhile and something you will cherish long after your days at Shippensburg. Band students have always had to go the "extra mile" in order to be involved in band, but by exercising effective time management and good study skills, you will enjoy a great experience as a member of the "Red Raider" Marching Band and be academically successful.
MONDAY: NO rehearsal. (Brass Chamber Ensemble - 1st meeting, Monday, Aug. 25 @ 3:30)
TUESDAY: Rehearsal - (3:30-5:30) – Seth Grove Stadium - Band Shirt Day!
* Everyone will wear their band t-shirt or navy band polo throughout the day and at
rehearsal pending weather conditions. It is a way for our membership to show the pride of our organization to the rest of the campus community.
WEDNESDAY: Rehearsal - (4:00-5:30) - The band will meet for full band and sectional practice only on the following Wednesdays during the season:
August 27, September 3, September 10, and September 17
THURSDAY: Rehearsal - (3:30-5:30) – Rec. Field
FRIDAY: Rehearsal - (3:30-5:30) – Rec. Field - performance weekends only!
On weekends without a performance, Friday's rehearsal is automatically canceled!
SATURDAY: GAME DAY!! only (9:30 a.m.) - Morning rehearsal in Seth Grove Stadium.
SUNDAY: OFF! Except for September 28 – Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown &
Possibly: Veterans Day Parade - Shippensburg
“IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN SHIPPENSBURG!”
Bill Dean
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SUMB MARCHING FUNDAMENTALS
1. Always fall in “to the ready” unless told otherwise…
2. All commands and responses should sound as sharp as you want them to look.
SNAP ---- PRECISION!
3. After completing a maneuver, FREEZE!! Do not move, talk, keep eyes straight ahead.
4. The “Heal” of your foot should hit the center of each yard line or spot.
MOVEMENT COMMAND RESPONSE EXCECUTION (Abbreviation)
To the ready Band – to the ready “hisssss” 1. Left foot snaps out at shoulder
width away from right.
2. Instrument to rest position.
NOTE: No command except ATTENION can be executed from parade rest!
Attention Band – Atten-hut “SHIP!” 1. Left foot snaps next to right foot,
heels and toes together.
2. Instrument to rest position.
3. Chin – up; eyes to press box.
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Dress Center Dress Center Dress “CHHH” 1. In one motion, instrument comes to playing position.
2. Instrument snaps to carriage
position – parallel to body
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Horns Up/Down Band – Horns Up/Down 1. Horns move up or down in one snap count.
Low Mark Time (LMT) Mark Time Mark 1. Heel of left foot comes off ground
2 inches.
2. Left heel comes down, right heel
comes up; toes stay stationary.
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High Mark Time (HMT) Mark Time Mark 1. Heel of left foot comes off
ground to the right side of the knee.
2. Left foot hits the ground
(toes first), right foot comes up
(heel first) to the knee with toes
pointed down.
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Forward March (FM) Band – Forward Harch 1. Left foot snaps forward parallel to Glide Step the ground with the leg straight.
2. Left foot hits ground 22-1/2” ahead
of right. Toes should be pointed up
at 40 degree angle with the heel on
the ground. All successive steps
should be done the same way.
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MOVEMENT COMMAND RESPONSE EXCECUTION
(Abbreviation)
Backward March (BM) Band – Backward Harch 1. Left foot snaps backward 22-1/2”
Glide Step 2. Left foot hits the ground, stay on toes, and keep legs straight.
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Left Flank (LF) Band – Left Flank – move Turn 1. Take a 22-1/2” step forward with the right foot. As you “turn,” pivot
90 degrees to the left on the ball of
the right foot, keeping the weight
on the right foot.
2. Take a 22-1/2” step forward with
the left foot in the direction of FM.
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Right Flank (RF) Band – Right Flank - move Turn 1. Take a 22-1/2” step forward with the right foot. As you “turn,” pivot 90 degrees to the right on the ball of the right foot, keeping the weight on the right foot.
2. Take a 22-1/2” step forward with
the left foot in the direction of FM.
------To the Rear (TTR) Band – To The Rear - Move Turn 1. Take a 22-1/2” step forward placing the ball of the right foot directly in