Last updated: 8/2/19
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For students choosing to participate with the marching band:
This is an intricate, artistic, athletic, competitive, art form.
You have selected to participate; you have selected to commit yourself for the duration of the season. You are the most important person on the field! There is NO ‘QUITTING’, no missing rehearsals without prior knowledge, all performances are required, learning your music is essential; being a positive, energetic, excited, fun, human being is a must.
If you are having a bad day, you’re exhausted, hungry, frustrated, anxious, depressed, it is raining, 8:30 PM and Mr. Barton yells “one more time!!” Look around… you aren’t alone. There are at least 50 other students who understand exactly how you feel. They are glad you are there, they care about you as family; and when the day is finally over, they will give you a hug, a high 5, pat on the back, words of encouragement… and then probably tell you to go grab the yard markers and help clean up.. Welcome to band!
September stinks: October RULES! And then it is over.
There is a $200 fee for marching band this year. It is $50 less than normal. If you paid $150 last year, you only need to pay the extra $50.
The marching band competition schedule this fall will look something like this:
Band Camp August 2-5 9:00 am -11:30 am, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm , 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
August 6 9:00 am – 11:30, Parent show at 12:00 in the Stadium
Mornings on the Marching Band field by the road (Baker Field), Afternoons inside the school, Evenings in the stadium, if possible, otherwise on Baker Field.
At Baker Field, please enter through the gate on 17th Street close to Baker Street.
Fall marching rehearsals: Every Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Aug 9 – Oct. 28, on the half field by Baker, and Saturdays 9:00 am -12 in the stadium or on the half field. (Note: No Saturday rehearsal on August 7th.)
What to Bring?
Instrument
Music
Band – White shirt for evening rehearsals
Colorguard – Red shirt for evening rehearsals
Comfortable tennis shoes (no flip flops or sandals) for marching rehearsals
Water bottle
Sun block and a hat
All current safety protocols will be followed. Be sure you have your mask with you.
For new students (or for those who need a new pair) Dinkles Edge marching shoes cost around $35.00. You may order them directly from Band Shoppe or Band Shoes Online. (Be sure to order them in black.) You may also order them through the Band Parent Organization (look for more information in the weeks to come.) All students must have them by the middle of September.
For those who may need financial assistance, please fill out the Financial Assistance Request Form and return to to Mr. Barton. There will also be fundraising opportunities available for students to help pay fees.
Parents and Guardians – Can You Help?
Join the fun and be a part of helping relaunch this great program. Look for the Band Parent emails about volunteer opportunities and add your name to the list of fantastic people supporting our great kids.
Important Info: If you will be helping with Band or volunteering / chaperoning with the band at any time during the school year, you must have a Criminal History Verification form on file with the school district. It only takes a couple of minutes to fill out and is valid for three years. Please complete the form below and send it to the district office, attention Cathy Willoughby. You can send it by:
Fax – (503) 565-4030
Email – [email protected]
Snail mail or in person – 800 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, OR 97128
MSD Criminal History Verification Form English – or –
MSD Criminal History Verification Form Spanish