1. Welcome to the Arbor View High School Band Family!
Freshman parent orientation – march 6, 2017

2. WHY ARE WE HERE TONIGHT?
Provide an overview of the Arbor View High School Band Program and answer any questions you may have
Key Topics
What is the Arbor View Band Program?
Band Overview
The Importance of Band
Time Commitment
Band Camps and Marching Season Schedules
Uniforms
Cost of the Program
Staying Connected
How You Can Help and Get Involved?
Band Trips

3. WHAT IS THE ARBOR VIEW AGGIE BAND?
Marching Band – We require all students that participate in marching band to be apart of our other performing groups. (PE II Waiver for all students that complete the Marching Band Season)
Marching Band includes:
Marching Band Competitions
Football Pep Band
Basketball Pep Band
Colorguard – Colorguard is a year long course that includes Marching Band and Winterguard. (PE II Waiver for all students that complete the Marching Band Season)
Auditions are in May preceded by clinics
Two Colorguard camps in July
Concert Band & Wind Symphony
Will meet during the school after Marching Band Season
Auditions will take place at that time
Both bands will go to district festival as well as play in 3 other concerts during the school year
Jazz Band
Two Jazz Bands
Both Jazz Bands with perform 2-3 concerts at the school each year
Jazz Bands do not normally practice after school, but do have community performances and out of town festivals and competitions they are invited to throughout the year

4. The importance of band
Band teachers important life skills – Dedication, Teamwork, Commitment, Communication, Trust, Responsibility, Accountability, Time Management, Respect
Academic Excellence
Band Students are usually top scholars at their schools
They average 62 points higher on SAT test
Studies show direct correlation between music and academic and personal achievement
Band builds positive self-worth

5. How much time does it take?
Marching Band Rehearsals
Early bird will give each student an extra credit and will be 4 days a week throughout marching band season. 6:50 – 7:50 AM
Rehearses Tuesday from 4:30 – 8:30 PM. From the beginning of the school year through November
Game Days – after school from 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Colorguard
Colorguard rehearsals for marching band will be the same schedule as the winds and percussion
Winterguard will rehearse once a week from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and 2 – 3 Saturdays before competition season
Winter Percussion
Drumline will rehearse once per week and 2 – 3 Saturdays before the competition season
Football / Basketball Games
The full marching band attends all home varsity football and basketball games and some of the away games. Football games are on Friday and occasionally Thursday nights. Basketball will be dependent on their game schedule.
**Please note: All rehearsals and performances are required attendance.

6. Summer schedule Marching Band Summer Camp
Colorguard – 2 Camps in July TBA
Marching Band – July 31 through August 9
More camp information will be once available

7. How much does it cost? Band (Marching/Concert) - $570.00 (Estimated)
This fee includes band camp, transportation, cargo trucks, rentals, fuel for rentals, instructional staff, equipment needs, equipment replacement, competition entry fees, show design, drill design, entertainment on trips.
Colorguard (Fall/Winter) - $ (Estimated)
Fall - $ / Winterguard - $675.00
This fee includes marching band and Winterguard
Winter Percussion - $ (Estimated)
Jazz Band - $ (Estimated)
Includes all festivals entry fees and travel arrangements for the group
Hawaii Trip $2100 (Estimated) Optional
4 Nights/5 Days
Spring Break 2018 or Memorial Day 2018
Miscellaneous Cost – Other expenses will occur throughout the school year. Typical expenses include marching shoes, gloves, concert attire/formal wear.

8. How Much does it cost? Band Fee Payments
You can wait for the due dates to pay the full amounts due, but we encourage you to make payments each month leading up to the deadlines.
During the Summer you can visit the school 7:00 – 1:00 PM to make a payment. We take all band payments in the band room or you may pay the school banker directly.
Payments can be made in the form of cash, check, money order and credit card.
Credit card payments are only taken on avhsbands.org/shop
Paying with credit card does charge 2.5% per transaction

9. Marching band uniforms
Uniform fitting will be the week before band camp
More information will be sent out once available
Uniform Requirements
Black spandex shirt and shorts (full shoulder must be covered – Sweat ruins the uniforms)
Long black athletic socks
Gloves – All students will receive 2 pairs free

10. Key Contact information
Band Office – ext.4040
Mr. Paul Beuning –
Mr. Carl Baker –
Mr. Harrison Shaw –
Band Boosters Executive Board
Cindy Harvey, President –
Kristi Jenceleski, Vice President Fundraising –
Vice President Sponsorship –
Michelle Harper, Treasurer –
Leslie Kelly, Secretary –
Beverly Hahn, Uniform Coordinator –
Teresa Plummer, Advisory –

11. Stay connected to the band
CHARMS – Your lifeline to the band! Arbor View High School Bands Website – avhsbands.org Arbor View High School Bands Facebook – facebook.com/avhsbands Arbor View High School Band Facebook Parent Group – facebook.com/groups/avhsbandparents/ Arbor View High School Band Booster Meetings – Monthly (Everyone is invited!) Get Involved!

12. Charms – Your lifeline to the band!
Charms ( online database where you can get and track:
Calendar
ALL band rehearsal, major events, and meetings are on the Charms calendar for the entire year
Sync the Charms calendar to your phone
See band website for instructions
Your student’s finances
Band Directors
Student Forms
Handouts
Band Handbook

13. Charms – your lifeline to the band!
It is very important we have your correct contact information in Charms
Two s you check frequently
Phone numbers and mailing addresses
Trouble logging into your Charms account? Contact Mr. Shaw at
All 8th graders will be included in Charms soon!
We will be adding all students to the proper band class and updating fees starting in July
This is our primary means of communication for mass s and our newsletter – Otherwise you will have to depend on your student for information….

14. Band Parent meetings
The best way to get the latest news, meet other band parents, and communicate with the board and directors
General meetings are normally held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. (Look on the calendar to confirm the date)
Place: Arbor View High School Band Room
Time: 6:30 PM
No meetings will take place in December, June or July.

15. How can I get involved and help out?
The Best Way – Join a Committee!
Band Banquet
Chaperones
Colorguard
Concerts
Fundraising
Historian
Hospitality
Spirit Wear
Truck Crew
Pit Crew
Uniforms
More to be added…
Help out where needed
Volunteer for fundraisers throughout the year

16. Fundraising and volunteer opportunities
Levy Las Vegas Motor Speedway / T-Mobile Arena
We sell concessions and merchandise at the events
It is a great way to raise money towards band fees (Up to 30 events per year!)
All volunteers must be 18 years or older to volunteer
All volunteers must have a TAM card (Alcohol training) to work either venue
Smith’s Community Rewards
Sign up with the band and every time you go shopping the band gets a portion of your bill!
Look on avhsbands.org for more details!
Fundraisers Throughout the Year
We plan to do several more fundraisers throughout the year big and small
Restaurant fundraisers will be at least once per month – It is a great way to hang out with other band families!
We would love your help developing and creating these fundraisers!

17. Sponsorship Sponsorship plays a very important role in our program
We are always looking for new sponsors and that’s where students and parent come in
We all know business owners and managers of businesses – those are the people we need help connecting with!
We are currently working on a new sponsorship program for the 2017 – school year! Please look for more information soon!
If you have any leads or ideas for sponsorship, please

18. Thank you for coming out this evening
Thank you for coming out this evening! We hope we answered some of your questions! Please do not hesitate to contact the band office or band boosters with any questions you have. Avhsbands.org