2018 2019 Directors Dr Melissa GustafsonHinds Email directorothsband

2018 -2019 Directors: Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds Email: director@othsband. com; gustafson-hindsm@oths. us Mr. Sean Harris Email: asstdirector@othsband. com; harriss@oths. us Presentation will be posted on charms

WELCOME EVERYONE!!!! • • • Expectations Rehearsal/Performance Band Trip – pending board approval Marching Band Registration / Fitting Dates / Fees Communication Band Boosters Importance of Fundraising Importance of Band Booster Involvement Let’s continue the great tradition!

Expectations - Band Motto: • • 110% Positive attitude and hard work from everyone involved Always show respect, be prepared, and be on time. On time = 15 minutes early Student attendance and parent involvement are critical for our success. Students, Staff, and Parents serve as models for music education and performance. • We are always representing OTHS and our community. • Prepare for an Amazing year!!

2018 Rehearsals – Performance Schedule All dates are posted on Charms – • most current calendar • • Major dates on band website

Summer Rehearsals – 2018 – refer to Charms Summer Rehearsals: (Milburn/Smiley campuses) • • • Three days per each week All week – week and 2 days before VP Fair (on a Wednesday) Week of July 16 – Colorguard/Percussion Camp July 18 -20 – Winds only July 23 -27; July 30 - August 1 – Mandatory Band Camp July 27 – Band Together Potluck August 1 – Community Performance *First rehearsal with new brass and woodwind members is Wednesday, April 4 th at the Smiley Campus Band Room • Students may be chosen to play a secondary instrument. *First colorguard rehearsal is May 1 st Percussion rehearsals start this week (Wednesday, Feb. 7 th) Drop off and pick up is in the South Lot – not by the band room

Fall Rehearsals - 2018 Fall Rehearsals: - students are bussed after 6 th hour to the Smiley Campus for class. • • Every 7 th Hour – Wednesdays is Wind Ensemble (in class) Monday evenings – percussion/winds 6 -8: 30 pm (before national competitions) Wednesday evenings – Full Band, 6 -9 pm Thursdays – afterschool until 4: 30 pm Saturday Camp – August 18 th, September 22 nd Weekly extended rehearsals leading up to Grand Nationals Colorguard also has extended rehearsals as scheduled by director

Summer Performances / Football Games- 2018 Parades: • • June 24 th– Red Bud, IL (noon-7 pm – parade is at 4 pm) (fix form) July 4 th – VP Parade, Downtown St. Louis (early am – 2 pm) August 18 th- O’Fallon Fest Parade (rehearsal that day) October 3 rd – Homecoming – 6 pm parade (rehearse afterwards) Cardinal Game: June 12 th (depart 4 – evening game) ALL Home Football Games: - call time 5 pm – stay through 3 rd quarter August 17 th (Blue and Gold Game) Sept. 7 th (Feeder Night) Sept. 14 th (regular football game) Sept. 28 th (Senior Night) Oct. 5 th (Homecoming) *Performance spots will be determined by VP Fair. Qualifications for spots are evaluated on visual performance, music performance, and attendance.

Competitions - 2018 Competitions: - all day • • • Percussion Festival- August TBD September 8 th – MEMC (perform in Exhibition) September 15 th – Edwardsville Tiger Ambush September 29 th – BOA Clarksville Regional (possible overnight) October 8 th – ILMEA Auditions October 13 th – Marching Band Competition TBD October 20 th – Illinois State Univ. Marching Competition October 26 th - 27 th – BOA St. Louis Super Regional November 3 rd – ILMEA District Jazz Festival (Belleville East) November 8 th – 10 th – BOA Indy Grand Nationals (overnight) November 17 th – ILMEA Festival District Festival (Belleville West)

Marching Panthers – Band Trip 2018

November 21 st-22 nd o o Santa Monica Beach Performance- Disneyland California Adventure

November 23 rd o o Perform at Spreckels Organ Pavilion San Diego Zoo

November 24 th o o Hollywood Boulevard Universal Studios

November 25 th o o Walt Disney Concert Hall Grammy Museum

November 25 th- Hollywood Christmas Parade o http: //thehollywoodchristmasparade. org/

2018 -2019 OTHS Marching Panthers MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION DATES 5: 30 -8: 30 pm – Smiley Campus Dates TBD – end of April **Please have filled out and ready turn in: Commitment Form – Signed by Student and Parent Medical Form School Instrument Rental Form – available at fittings Scholarship forms will be available at fittings **Be Prepared to pay $150. 00 for the first payment Cash, Check or Credit Card (3% surcharge added)

What happens at Registration/Fittings? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn in forms/verify information Purchase Boutique items if necessary • Required Boutique Items are an additional cost (if needed): Shoes ($40), 2 pair Gloves ($6), Polo ($17), Garment Bag ($15), Long black Socks($4) • NEW Required Rehearsal attire: Navy Shorts ($13), Navy T-shirt (8) • Optional: Band Jacket ($59); Fanny pack ($6); Knee Pads ($9) • Students must also have khakis (shorts, pants, or capris) – purchase on own Pay 1/3 band fees or 1/3 guard fees (guard registration), confirm physical expiration date on Charms School instrumental rental – form and supplies (mouthpieces/mutes) Students- get fitted for uniform/shoes/shako Parents - visit the Charms kiosk Students will not be fitted without forms or initial payment.

Band Fees – What do they cover? Instruction CHARMS Transportation Show Shirt Uniforms Band Camp Equipment Hotel Costs Field show Instruments Guest Clinicians Music Motor Coaches Food Once in a Lifetime Experiences!

Staying on the Field – the 4 F’s o Fees n n o School Activity Fee – paid at OTHS registration July 2018 ($150 – recently updated) Band fee (2017) - $550 ($150 paid on registration check in, second payment 5/30 - $200, final payment 6/30 -$200 ) Guard fee - $550 (plus costume costs and boutique items) *to remain in good performance standing all fee payments must be current Form – Commitment and Medical forms(turn in at registration); pick up and fill out school instrument rental form. o o Fysicals – current within 13 months (IHSA rule) Failure – must pass five academic classes

Important Communication Resources • BAND TOGETHER – Parent Section Leaders • Band Website – www. othsband. com • • • CHARMS – www. charmsoffice. com Ø School Code - pantherbandboosters Facebook – OTHS Panther Bands Remind 101 Ø Text @marchingp to (424)543 -8144 Ø Email to marchingp@mail. remind 101. com

Band Together Parent Potluck, July 27

CHARMS – Student level access

Check CHARMS Daily! NEWS CALENDAR VOLUNTEER HANDOUTS

CHARMS – Parent level * Student Password- provided after Band Member Signup Form is completed

Charms Blue mobile app

Additional Communication - Chain of Command Starts with the student to section leaders to coordinators to drum majors to directors *Student leadership applications available April 4 th in band office

2018 -2019 OTHS Marching Panthers BAND BOOSTER MISSION The mission of this organization shall be to encourage, support and promote the O’Fallon Township High School, District Number 203 band program in every possible way as defined and granted by the General Not for Profit Corporation Act of the State of Illinois.

2018 -2019 OTHS Marching Panthers BAND BOOSTER MEETINGS You are already a member!!! (Free to Join) • General Membership Meeting • Usually the first Thursday of each month • Smiley Campus 6: 30 pm • Board Meeting • Generally the last Tuesday of each month

2018 -2019 OTHS Marching Panthers BAND BOOSTER INVOLVEMENT TOGETHER THIS BAND PROGRAM WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!!!!! Step in and Step up, we need and want your help and input! Uniforms Chaperones Transportation Fundraising Booster Involvement and Support

Families Welcoming Band Members Home from a Competition

Cheering on the Band!!!

Chaperones on a Parade Break

Boosters Working

Boosters Working

Props

Transportation

Band Camp Dinners

Talent or Fresh Idea Band Boosters are always looking for new "talent" and fresh ideas! • If you have a hobby or talent you would like to share--let someone know • If you have a fundraising idea please bring it forward to your Officers or Board Members

Boosters Work to Minimize Impact Expected support for the program: • 1 • 1 • 2 shift for each Fall – Spring yard sale (parent and student) shift for MEMC (parent and student) shift for MCCGA (parent and student) shifts for the Craft Fair (parent and student) Additionally 1 shift from any of the following (and others may be developed): • Concession Stand & Band Stand • O’That Jazz Event • Music For All Festival/IHSA Organization Contest • Trivia Night • Mattress Sale • Band Banquets • Assist fundraising chair with planned fundraisers

Momentum of Music Society - 501(c)3

Student Fundraising

Operational Band Costs What does it cost to run the OTHS Band Program (2017)? $335, 000 How do we fund our Program? Student Fees Fundraising Donations What would it cost you without fundraising? Shared by 210 students = $1, 595 per student

This is why…

OTHS Band Program You and your students are now members of one of the greatest bands in the country It takes ALL of us for the band to be successful Students + Staff + Parents + Boosters = 110% Let’s work together to give everyone the opportunity of a lifetime!

Let’s continue with the tradition of excellence and reach new heights!!

Seven Things Every Band Parent Should Do NOW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Access and familiarize yourself with CHARMS Office Assistant Sign up to VOLUNTEER for an event - CHARMS Consider private lessons for your musician. Schedule a tune-up for your musician’s instrument. Contact your ‘Band Together’ Lead. Texting is Great for THIS! Come to Booster Meetings. Attend Registration/Fittings in Spring.

Conclusion 1. 2. 3. 4. Thank you to you all for your support of music at OTHS! Individual questions see a staff member or a band together lead on your way out. Thank you for your attendance. Looking forward to another great marching season at OTHS!