Fremont BAND NEWS: 5/28/2021
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
• Upcoming Events
• Summer and Fall Season INFO
• Fees
• Boosters and Volunteers
• Director’s Note
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UPCOMING EVENTS (June/July):
6/22, 6pm: Booster Parent Meeting in Band Room
6/23-6/25, 8-11am: Drumline and Guard Parade rehearsals:
6/23 - 6/24, 8-5: Drum Major Training (American Fork, transportation and lunches provided)
6/26: West Haven Parade - DRUMLINE AND GUARD ONLY
6/28 - 7/2, 8-12: Summer Camp (summer shirt fee and instrument rental* due 6/28)
7/2, 11:30: PARKING LOT PERFORMANCE and Band Family Party.
7/3: North Ogden Parade - FULL BAND
7/5: Plain City Parade, Farr West Parade - FULL BAND
TBD: weekly sectionals - day and time determined by students.
7/23, 8-11: parade review rehearsal
7/24: Ogden Pioneer Days Parade - FULL BAND
7/30: Troopers drum corps rehearses at Fremont during the day - There is a DRUM CORPS performance at Weber State in the evening. We will bus and attend as a band.
All events and rehearsals for the entire school year are posted HERE
A lot of information is included in the band calendar. If you click on an event you can see more info including detailed schedules, itineraries etc. You can also subscribe to our google calendar.
*the instrument rental fee is only for students using school owned equipment.
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• Summer Season:
I am so excited our summer will be a bit more traditional than last. We are able to perform for parades and support our great communities. Last year we started a new tradition with our summer parking lot performance. It was a ton of fun and is something we will continue. This year we are having a band family party following the performance. Band members and their families are invited to the party. This annual event will be the final day of summer camp. For performances on the calendar: full, detailed itineraries will be on the calendar within a week of any event. Click on individual events for full details. Summer uniform will be black athletic shorts (students provide) and our marching band t-shirt ($10 shirt fee due 6/26 drumline and guard, 6/28 winds). Students will also need to wear comfortable athletic shoes and socks.
Items needed for summer band rehearsals:
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• Fall Season:
Our fall season is a wonderful time. There are two main components, football games and band competitions. Football games are typically on Friday evenings, competitions are typically on Saturdays. The comp dates are on the calendar. I will put the football schedule up as soon as I know it. If you have a student new to marching band, please make it a point to volunteer at one or several of our shows. It is the best way to learn about how the band program works. Do your best to come to as many shows as you can. Our students deserve a fan club at every performance. The show performance also improves and evolves over the season, it is an amazing process to watch.
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• Fees:
Click HERE for our Marching Band Disclosure DOCUMENT. All fees are Fees can be paid all at once, or over time using the fee schedule. Our bookkeeper will be able to start taking band fees next Tuesday, June 1st. Students will need the same items for fall rehearsals that they need for summer, plus their dot book. More details for fall will be coming soon. The signature form for the disclosure is HERE
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• Boosters:
Marching Band is a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with each other and make meaningful connections and memories. These great experiences will be ones they remember for a lifetime. To have a successful season, parent help is essential. There are so many parts to the marching band machine, it couldn’t possibly be done without help. Having significant parent help will make it easier to give our students the very best experience possible. Here is a partial list of items that parents could help with:
My goal is to delegate what I can so I can focus on teaching our students. We will have a parent booster meeting for any adult able/willing to help out in any way on June 22nd at 6pm in the Band Room. We will meet monthly throughout the marching season. Thank you in advance for your support and help.
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• DIRECTOR’S NOTE:
We made it to the end of the school year!!! It’s crazy how fast time flies. I am so stoked for a bit of a break and the start of marching season to usher in a great new year. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to share music with your kids. They never cease to amaze me.
Thank you so much for the support and help.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
jabradshaw@wsd.net
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
• Upcoming Events
• Summer and Fall Season INFO
• Fees
• Boosters and Volunteers
• Director’s Note
____________________________________________________________
UPCOMING EVENTS (June/July):
6/22, 6pm: Booster Parent Meeting in Band Room
6/23-6/25, 8-11am: Drumline and Guard Parade rehearsals:
6/23 - 6/24, 8-5: Drum Major Training (American Fork, transportation and lunches provided)
6/26: West Haven Parade - DRUMLINE AND GUARD ONLY
6/28 - 7/2, 8-12: Summer Camp (summer shirt fee and instrument rental* due 6/28)
7/2, 11:30: PARKING LOT PERFORMANCE and Band Family Party.
7/3: North Ogden Parade - FULL BAND
7/5: Plain City Parade, Farr West Parade - FULL BAND
TBD: weekly sectionals - day and time determined by students.
7/23, 8-11: parade review rehearsal
7/24: Ogden Pioneer Days Parade - FULL BAND
7/30: Troopers drum corps rehearses at Fremont during the day - There is a DRUM CORPS performance at Weber State in the evening. We will bus and attend as a band.
All events and rehearsals for the entire school year are posted HERE
A lot of information is included in the band calendar. If you click on an event you can see more info including detailed schedules, itineraries etc. You can also subscribe to our google calendar.
*the instrument rental fee is only for students using school owned equipment.
_______________________________________________________________
• Summer Season:
I am so excited our summer will be a bit more traditional than last. We are able to perform for parades and support our great communities. Last year we started a new tradition with our summer parking lot performance. It was a ton of fun and is something we will continue. This year we are having a band family party following the performance. Band members and their families are invited to the party. This annual event will be the final day of summer camp. For performances on the calendar: full, detailed itineraries will be on the calendar within a week of any event. Click on individual events for full details. Summer uniform will be black athletic shorts (students provide) and our marching band t-shirt ($10 shirt fee due 6/26 drumline and guard, 6/28 winds). Students will also need to wear comfortable athletic shoes and socks.
Items needed for summer band rehearsals:
- Instrument and basic instrument care items
- 3-ring binder for music and materials, pencil with eraser
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Comfortable, athletic clothes (no jeans)
- Running or cross trainer type shoes
- Hat
- Filled, LARGE water bottle (½ gallon strongly recommended)
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• Fall Season:
Our fall season is a wonderful time. There are two main components, football games and band competitions. Football games are typically on Friday evenings, competitions are typically on Saturdays. The comp dates are on the calendar. I will put the football schedule up as soon as I know it. If you have a student new to marching band, please make it a point to volunteer at one or several of our shows. It is the best way to learn about how the band program works. Do your best to come to as many shows as you can. Our students deserve a fan club at every performance. The show performance also improves and evolves over the season, it is an amazing process to watch.
_______________________________________________________________
• Fees:
Click HERE for our Marching Band Disclosure DOCUMENT. All fees are Fees can be paid all at once, or over time using the fee schedule. Our bookkeeper will be able to start taking band fees next Tuesday, June 1st. Students will need the same items for fall rehearsals that they need for summer, plus their dot book. More details for fall will be coming soon. The signature form for the disclosure is HERE
_______________________________________________________________
• Boosters:
Marching Band is a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with each other and make meaningful connections and memories. These great experiences will be ones they remember for a lifetime. To have a successful season, parent help is essential. There are so many parts to the marching band machine, it couldn’t possibly be done without help. Having significant parent help will make it easier to give our students the very best experience possible. Here is a partial list of items that parents could help with:
- feed the kids at camps and competitions
- Help build props and maintain large equipment
- Help move equipment at shows
- Pull our marching band trailer (20ft trailer - requires 1 ton tow capacity)
- Help with coordinating fundraising efforts
- Assist with band social media presence
- Uniform sizing, checking out and maintenance.
- Chaperone students at events
- Water at parades
My goal is to delegate what I can so I can focus on teaching our students. We will have a parent booster meeting for any adult able/willing to help out in any way on June 22nd at 6pm in the Band Room. We will meet monthly throughout the marching season. Thank you in advance for your support and help.
_______________________________________________________________
• DIRECTOR’S NOTE:
We made it to the end of the school year!!! It’s crazy how fast time flies. I am so stoked for a bit of a break and the start of marching season to usher in a great new year. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to share music with your kids. They never cease to amaze me.
Thank you so much for the support and help.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
jabradshaw@wsd.net