WELCOME!!!!! Marching Redcoats Meet and Greet 1 Agenda Welcome - PowerPoint Presentation

WELCOME!!!!! Marching RedcoatsMeet and Greet 1

AgendaWelcome Did you pick up your packet upon entering?Introduction of 2019/20 Leadership Team. Why do Band in High School? What will you Learn by doing Marching Band? How can you do Marching Band AND other electives/sports?Financial ObligationsTime Obligations 2

Be a part of something bigger than yourselfBe a part of historyBe a part of one of the largest student organizations at Leon High SchoolExperiences you will never forgetYou start High School with a lot of familiar faces Let’s look at some facts 3 Why Should I do Band?

National ResearchFrom the Dana Consortium Report on Arts and CognitionMusicians scored better compared to non-musicians on a test of long-term verbal memory, but this advantage disappeared when the students were prevented from going through the activity of rehearsal. Children with early training in music had a higher degree of phonological awareness (auditory skill correlated with reading ability) than children with no musical training.Intensive music training is associated with improved performance in the core mathematical system for representing abstract geometry. 4

SIX-YEAR SAT SCORE COMPARISONFrom Texas All-State Musicians Compared to National Average2011 – All-State Student = 1819, National Avg. = 15112012 – All-State Student = 1835, National Avg. = 1511 2013 – All-State Student = 1857, National Avg. = 15092014 – All-State Student = 1852, National Avg. = 15092015 – All-State Student = 1825, National Avg. = 15002016 – All-State Student = 1847, National Avg. = 1498 Texas All-State Musicians scored on average 22% higher than the National Average 5

Honor GraduatesOF THE 24 SENIORS IN MARCHING BAND LAST YEAR….. Over were HONOR GRADUATES!!!!!With 3 Graduating Summa Cum Laude 6

What You Will Learn in Marching BandTeenage America contains the future leaders and movers of tomorrow. Sometimes this age groups is looked at as lazy or un-invested. As a part of the marching band students are often described as: FocusedDrivenConsistentKnowledgeable of Life Lessons Professional Kind ConsiderateUnderstanding7

What Will You Learn in Marching BandEarly is on time; on time is late.Time management is everything.Kindness and generosity go far. Teamwork makes the dream team.Criticism is a natural part of life.Shortcuts get you nowhere. 8

ACADEMICS vs. ELECTIVES You can absolutely do everything you want/need to do AND do Band. I strongly encourage students to take the optional 7th period. This will give you back electives when you are a Senior. I work closely with guidance to ensure that students can accomplish all of the goals they have ALONG with their music classes. 9

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT????We have to discuss the financial commitmentWe have to discuss the time commitmentWe have to discuss the student/parental commitment 10

Band Fees11 Band Fee:$350 (this is the current cost – investigation of lowering is occurring) Options: Option 1 – Payment in full 10% discount if received by August 1Option 2 – 25% deposit, fundraise, and final payment Pay $87.50 by August 1 Fundraise with Concessions, Poinsettias, and Boston Butt Pay Remaining Balance by March 1 Option 3 – Payment Plan Set up a $35/month Payment Plan Feel free to fundraise to reduce monthly payments.

Fundraising for Your Student12 Each Student has a personal account, statements emailed monthly: Numerous ways to put money in your Student Account Write a Check Fundraisers Boston Butt Concessions Poinsettias Sponsors

WHEN WRITING A CHECKPLEASE…..ALWAYS INCLUDE YOURSTUDENT’S NAME ON THE MEMO LINE OF THE CHECK!!!! 13

Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30pmThis time is selected because the temperature is coolerIt also has less conflicts with other after school activitiesStudents have a study hall option from 3-5pm every rehearsal day in one of the school’s computer labs. Students from National Honor Society, and Leadership are available for tutoring during this time. Football GamesWe attend nearly all football games. Students are expected to attend. Additional Saturday’s Chicken Dinner Sales Rehearse-a-thonBig-Bend Marching Band ShowcaseMarching MPA 14 Time Expectations

We understand that the transition to High School can be hard. Students are expected to be much more independent in nearly every area of their academic successMentorship Program New Students are going to get paired with Veteran Students Goal Help acclimate students to high school.Provide a confidant to help with new or confusing questionsWhere to go? When? How to find guidance. Etc. Check up with students for Homework and Classwork. Help make younger students successful from the beginning. 15 Managing High School

July 24-27– Percussion CampNoon – 6pm (24th – 26th)10am – 2pm (27th) July 29 – August 2 – Band Camp *Lunch Provided*Noon – 8pm August 5 – 9 – Band Camp (Drill Week) 5pm – 8pm August 9 – Parent Preview7pm You can also refer to the calendar on our website for more information. 16 Summer and Fall Calendar

FACEBOOK AND REMIND 10117   WEBSITE: www.marchingredcoats.com REMIND 101 Text: @ mredcoats To: 81010 BAND APP Be on the lookout for information regarding this.

Exciting and Important Dates This SummerFAMU Summer Band CampJuly 6 – July 13 FSU Summer Music CampsSenior High Band CampJune 23 – July 6Marching Band Leadership CampJuly 7 – July 12 Leon Summer Musical – AIDA July 11 – 14July 18 – 21Band CampJuly 29 – First DayAugust 9 – Parent Preview 18

Get Involved!19 Band Booster Officers-2019President: Jennie Alvis Vice President: Jennifer Reed Secretary: Elizabeth Kuhlmann Treasurer: OpenVolunteer Coordinator: Elizabeth LaJeunesseSenior Representative: Kellie FerrellJunior Representative: Corey AllenSophomore Representative: Nanette HammonsFreshman Representative: Open

Get Involved!20 Numerous Ways to Get Involved: Chaperones, Nurses, Truck Drivers, Equipment helpers, Concession stand workers, sideline parents during rehearsals and many other ways. Let us know! Sign up sheets here tonight!

Band CampBand Camp is July 29-August 9, 2019. During these 2 weeks, many volunteers are needed .Donations Parents to bring frozen grapes (pre-portioned in snack size Ziplocs) and/or Popsicles Chaperoning on the sidelines during band camp chaperones are needed to monitor the students on the field. We need one medical volunteer and a few parents. Dinner Volunteers ( July 29 – August 2 ) volunteers are needed from 3:30 – 5:30 (setting up, serving, and cleaning up). 21

Football GamesChaperones/Volunteers are needed for ALL football games. All Chaperones/Volunteers MUST have a background check completed before chaperoning . This can be completed with Leon Co. Schools.As a game chaperone/volunteer, you will be in a rotation for the following : Chaperoning the bus rides to Gene Cox stadiumWorking the concession stand during home gamesKeeping an eye on our stuff when the band leaves the stands. Keeping up with the medical bag and assisting kids who need anything Truck drivers and equipment movers ALL Home Game chaperones should be willing to help in all assignments ! 22

Leon High School Marching Redcoats-Total Team Effort!23 The success of this great program only happens when: The Band has the best directors and staff available – we do The Band has committed and dedicated students – we do The Band has active and engaged parents – we most certainly do The Band has the support of the School System – we absolutely do!