2. Band Director Bram Smith
Contact Info:
Riverside High School Band Program - Lansdowne, VA
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3. Staff
Dr. Dan Heagney- Percussion Head Kays Ishaq- Percussion Tech Joe Pazanowski- Percussion Tech Michelle Plunket- Guard Instructor Matt Pazanowski- Brass Tech Chris Singleton- Visual/Drill Instructor

4. Paperwork Marching Ram Commitment Form Emergency Care Form
Health Forms
Permission Form

5. Marching Band Fee
$300

6. Band Fees Help Pay For … Band staff Show design Marching Band uniforms
Color Guard uniforms
Color Guard flags
Official show shirt and shorts
Dry cleaning
Student recognition awards
Fees and transportation to festivals, competitions and auditions
Pre-season camps ex. (Drum Major Camp, Leadership Camp…….)
Specialized equipment (e.g. drum set harnesses, marching euphoniums, props, etc.)

7. Due by First Day of Band Camp (August 8th)
FORMS
Marching Band Fee
Permission forms
Health forms
Emergency Care Information form
****All Forms will be uploaded to my School Webpage****

8. Band Camp
learning how to March and
putting the show together

9. Band Camp Schedule
July 31st – 4th: Percussion & Guard Camp (8:00 AM-12:00 PM)
August 2nd: Leadership Meeting (12:00 – 2:00 PM)
August 3rd – 4th: Rookie Camp and Leadership Meeting (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
August 7th – 11th: Full Camp (8-12 PM & 2-6 PM)
August 14th & 15th: Full Camp (8-12 PM & 2-6 PM)
August 16th – 18th: Full Camp (4:00-8:00 PM)
August 19th: Band Camp Show and Band Camp Banquet (8:00-2:00 PM) Performance at 11:00 AM and Banquet starts at 12:00 PM

10. Weekly Fall Schedule
Either Monday or Tuesday: Full Band 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Either Monday or Tuesday: Percussion, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday: Winds, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Thursday: Full Band, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
**Friday: Football Games 5:00-when game ends or Color Guard rehearsal (Time TBA)
**Saturday: Competition Days
**We don’t always have something on Fridays and Saturdays

11. Football Games Marching Rams section in home bleachers
Band parents sit nearby = Band cheering section!
Marching Rams are appropriate, enthusiastic, sportsmanlike and SPIRITED!

12. Football Games Be ready and prepared to play and perform
Keep the Band Staff and the Drum Major in sight
3rd quarter break for concessions (bring money)

13. Competitions Four Saturdays in the Fall
Dates
September 16th USBANDS, Woodgrove HS
September 23rd (USBANDS No. VA Regional, Herndon High School)
October 21st (JMU Parade of Champions)
October 28th (VBODA State Marching Assessment, Patriot HS
Four Saturdays in the Fall
All day (rehearsal, competition, awards)
Travel together by bus
Exact times and itineraries TBA until competition schedules are released (generally 2 weeks prior)
Competitions

14. Rehearsals Start ON TIME and end ON TIME Fast paced Have fun
Stay focused
Always have music, drill book, materials and equipment necessary for a successful rehearsal

15. Storage
Marching Rams and members of the band program have a cubby in the band storage room
Shared space

16. Equipment Care & Maintenance
Keep materials clean and in proper working condition
Keep track of your materials
Store materials when not in use
Maximize the space we have

17. Absences Must be arranged in advance unless there is an emergency
Note, phone call or from parent/guardian to Mr. Smith
We are a team… each missed practice hinders the progress of the group!
DO NOT MISS PERFORMANCES! The success of the group depends on YOU!

18. Playing/Spinning Assessments
During Band Camp
Assess individual/section preparation
Given by Drum Major, Captains and Section Leaders
Given by Band Staff/Directors as needed

19. Uniform 101 – Instrumentalists
NOT SHOWN:
Black Socks
DINKLES!!
Show Shirt (underneath - provided)
Gloves (as needed)
Show Shorts (underneath - provided)
Provided
Plume
Shako
Jacket
Gauntlets
Bibbers

20. Uniform 101 – Additional Special Marching Band shoes = DINKLES
White Gloves for some
Orders placed during Band Camp
Purchased through Fine Arts Boosters
Color Guard shoes and gloves are different than the bands and are ordered during Band Camp as well
Note: Two pairs of shoes may be necessary

21. When in Uniform …. Be READY Be RESPONSIBLE Be RESPECTFUL
LEAD BY EXAMPLE

22. Parent Volunteers Riverside Fine Arts Boosters VP Band-Melissa Ramirez
Band Fundraising- Adrienne Boothe
Band Treasurer/Bookkeeper- Damion and Michelle Hill
Secretary-?

23. Parent Opportunities Band Camp Chaperone Competitions/ Performances
Uniform Management
Driving School Suburban & Trailer
Fundraising Events
Publicity for Concerts
Football Games
Pit Crew
Food
Parent Opportunities

24. Marching Band Questionaire Link: https://www.lcps.org/Page/151816

25. Let’s Talk