1. The Pride of the Rays Atlantic Coast Band Mission
By providing students with a band experience that is rigorous, challenging and rewarding we will develop a program that can serve as a point of pride for students, families and our community. We will develop within students a greater awareness of the talents that lie within them, promote the character and skills needed for success in today’s world and foster a love of music and a deeper understanding of humanities and culture.

2. Welcome! Why are we here? whalenr@duvalschools.org
Strong parents = strong bands
Your time is valuable, so thank you for sharing with us.
Primary purpose of this meeting is to go over things included in the band handbook and calendar.
Avoid surprises & emergencies.
Create an environment of utmost safety & successfulness.
Meet your best friend- THE Bandroom door
PLEASE SIGN IN! And me RIGHT NOW
Your name, student name, best immediate contact number
Good to see so many people
I appreciate your time

3. Vision Of A Great Band Provides a high quality musical education
Everyone involved strives to get better every day
Participates in all Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment events
Helps to create school pride and spirit by participating in school events
Serves as an ambassador to the community through public performances and events
Develops character, leadership and responsibility skills
Has “The Culture” of success and accountability

4. “The Culture” High expectations all around Welcome to high school
Everyone is held accountable to everyone else so preparation is the norm
Relationships
Students helping and encouraging each other
“WE not ME”
To be “early” is to be “on-time”
Rule #1- Always look good.
Constant awareness of “how we do things here”

5. What We Need- Parents WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! Concession volunteers
Equipment helpers
Chaperones
Communication -
Website-
RECRUITING!
We need YOU to talk to your friends and neighbors about joining our band and joining band in 6th grade

6. What We Need- Students Dedicated, responsible students
Attendance is ALWAYS mandatory
Keep a calendar
Manage your commitments, plan and work ahead
Manage any issues IN WRITING. IN ADVANCE.
Practice and preparation at home
Need help- ASK.
Need time to work on something- MAKE IT.

7. Communications
Please sign in. Giving us your address is crucial.
ext. 1048
I am happy to help however I can, not just band stuff.
PLEASE get in touch with me first. I will be WAY more helpful than the front office.
You may receive s or calls from other band parents WHEN NECESSARY

8. Upcoming Events- Summer Nights
Band Summer Nights 5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, June 16
Tuesday, June 21
Thursday, June 30
Monday, July 11
Tuesday, July 12- DCI Bethune-Cookman College
Mostly musical rehearsals
Please me about any travel plans so I can plan accordingly.

9. Upcoming Events- Band Camp
Rookie Camp
New members and officers only. Get everyone up to speed
Thursday, July 28-Friday, July 29
8:00am-5:00pm
Must bring everything listed under “Full Band Camp”
Full Band Camp- Week 1
EVERYONE! Show time!
Monday, August 1- Friday, August 5
Full Camp- Week 2
Monday, August 8- Friday, August 12
3:30pm-7:00pm

10. Students will need…. For Summer Nights For Band Camp For School
Instrument, pencil, flip folder, athletic shoes
For Band Camp
Instrument, pencil, athletic shoes AND attire
Flip Folder
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.
***Water Cooler***
Lunch each day
For School
Foundations for Superior Performance book
$250 band fee
Will be paid in installments, fundraisers to help, early-bird discount
More information to follow

11. Fall Events Rehearsals Tuesdays 4:30-7:00 Thursdays 2:30-4:30
Percussion and Guard Sectionals 2:30-4:00
Thursdays 2:30-4:30
Football Games- Every Friday
Rehearsal at 2:30- TBA depending on game location
Bye Week, Friday, October 28
Weekend Events
Saturday, October 15- Competition TBA
Saturday, October 22- JU
Saturday, November 5- Marching Fletcher

12. Football Schedule DATE OPPONENT VENUE
08/18 Jean Ribault High School Home
08/26 Mandarin High School Home
09/02 Bishop Kenny High School Away
09/09 Sandalwood High School Away
09/16 Duncan U. Fletcher High School Home
09/23 Paxon School for Advanced Studies Home
09/30 Robert E. Lee High School Away
10/07 Providence School Home
10/14 Columbia High School Home
10/21 First Coast High School Away
11/04 Terry Parker High School Away

13. Questions? Who is this guy? Ryan Whalen
Band Director, Atlantic Coast HS 2010-present
Florida Bandmasters Association District Chairman
Band Director, Oceanway Middle School
Bachelor of Music Education from Florida State University
Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps
Graduated from Fletcher High School
Questions?