8/2/24 - Marching Band Updates

Hello Everyone,

Please see below for important updates and a few date changes/cancellations

Date Changes

Marching Band Potluck/KEVA same times, now 8/23/24 NOT 8/16/24

Volunteers needed for the Marching Band Potluck

Our current amazing head of the Marching Band Potluck will be graduating from the program this year and we'd love to train some additional volunteers on the process for this year and the future. If you're interested in volunteering your time, please reach out to me and I will put you in contact with our current head! 

Additionally, we'll need some volunteers on the day of the potluck to help the event be successful! If you are able, please check the attached signup genius link to see what you could commit to. Thank you in advance, volunteers are what make this program run!

Date Cancellations

In an effort to maintain a feasible schedule for our students and reasonable time commitments, we will not be attending the following football games as a band as they are on Thursdays or Saturdays instead of the usual Friday nights. We will have more games next year as they return to more Friday nights. Students are obviously welcome to attend on their own to support our football team from the student section. 

August 22nd

August 29th

October 5th

October 10th

These dates can be removed from calendars.

Percussion Camp

Percussion camp starts August 7th (10am-5pm THIS IS A CHANGE) and 8-9th @ 10am-4pm! If you need help on music or have questions, please reach out to a section leader or Patrick for additional information. 

Sectionals

If you have not yet been able to attend, please plan on being at the last sectional on August 7th from 3-5pm! Every note we learn now is time saved putting the whole show together at Band Camp!

Drillmasters, Flip Folders, and Lyres (and additional items)

This is a friendly reminder to new members and any applicable others to purchase drillmasters, flip folders, and lyres. Links for all three can be found HERE. Flip Folders and Lyres are only applicable to wind players, and drill masters are applicable to all marching members (excluding colorguard). If you have questions, please reach out to a section leader regarding instrument specifics. 

We also would ask those that are able to bring a three ring binder (ideally with page protectors) for drill purposes. It is by far the most effective way to make sure you don't lose drill as we will use it all season! If you don't already please also make sure you have a water bottle, athletic shoes, and some form of sunscreen for during band camp.

Physicals and Activities Registration

Please remember to register and submit your activities/athletic physical before the start of camp! Directions and additional information can be found HERE. We currently have approximately half the band cleared via submitted physicals, keep em coming!

Thanks for reading all the way through, we'll have some final pre-season updates next week!

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Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

7/19/24 - Marching Band Updates

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone's summer is going well and enjoying some time off! Please see below for some important updates and reminders for the upcoming season. 

Physicals and Activities Registration

Please remember to register and submit your activities/athletic physical before the start of camp! Directions and additional information can be found HERE. 

Sectionals

Thank you to those who have attended sectionals so far! Our caption heads have been excited to hear about the progress students have been making over the last two sectionals. If you have not yet been able to attend, please plan on being at the last sectional on August 7th from 3-5 pm! Every note we learn now is time saved putting the whole show together at Band Camp!

Drillmasters, Flip Folders, and Lyres

This is a friendly reminder to new members and any applicable others to purchase drillmasters, flip folders, and lyres. Links for all three can be found HERE. Flip Folders and Lyres are only applicable to wind players, and drill masters are applicable to all marching members (excluding colorguard). If you have questions, please reach out to a section leader regarding instrument specifics. 

Colorguard Camp

Colorguard camp runs from July 29th to August 2nd, 8 am-5 pm! Congrats on the hard work you've already put in guard. See you again soon! Please reach out to Cologuard leadership or Kasey for additional information if needed.

Percussion Camp

Percussion camp starts August 7th (10 am-5 pm—THIS IS A CHANGE) and 8-9th from 10 am-4 pm! If you need help with music or have questions, please reach out to a section leader or Patrick for additional information. 

Leadership Camp

Leadership camp is August 9th, 10 am-4 pm. This is required for all on the leadership team. Percussion leadership will split time between percussion camp this day. 

First Day of Band Camp

Band camp for ALL members starts August 12th at 8am! We'll send reminders of what to bring closer to the day.

Calendar Final Check

Please make sure to double check your calendars with the continuously updated calendar in the handbook before the season starts to avoid as many conflicts as possible. If you need to miss due to an unavoidable conflict, please make sure a section leader knows ahead of time so we can plan for the absence. If any changes are made on our end we will send them out via email to make sure everyone is aware. 

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Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

5/24/24 - Band Updates

Hello all,

Please see below for some updates for the end of the year!

MemorialDay (All curricular bands)

Schedule for the day:

8:00 Report to MHS for warm-up and rehearsal (Change into provided black polos)

9:00 Buses depart for Community of Ashton

9:30 Ceremony at St. Peter's cemetery

10:00 Snacks and depart for Park Elementary in Cross Plains

11:00 Parade begins

12:00 Ceremony at American Legion Hall in Cross Plains

12:30 Ceremony ends, lunch provided (please bring a packed lunch if you have dietary restrictions)

~1:00 Buses depart back to MHS

Marching Band 2024 First Meeting (Marching Band Only)

May 29th - 4:00-5:30 pm

We'll be handing out music (if you haven't received it already) and checking out instruments. We'll also meet members of the section, play some music, and do a general check-in. Please be in attendance!

Instrument Check In/Out

We will be processing our inventory after the Memorial Day performance, and there are two options for turning in your instrument. ALL instruments must be in by Memorial Day. 

If you are NOT attending Memorial Day, please drop off your instrument at 1209 after your last band class that week. 

If you ARE attending Memorial Day, please return your instrument to 1209 after you get off the bus, OR assign a buddy to bring it back for you if you are staying in Cross Plains.