7/20/22 - Marching Band End of July Updates

Hello everyone,

We hope everyone is having a good summer so far and is catching up on some well-deserved rest and fun. Some important updates will be in this email so please read fully!

Supporting Show Shirts

We will be selling additional show shirts for anyone that is interested and wants to show some additional support at football games, competitions, or just around town! The design for the shirt will be attached to this email and is a grayscale version of the student show shirt. We will be selling them through our booster website at this link for $20. Although the shirts are not intended to turn a profit, please know that any profits made will be returned to the program and student experiences! Hurry, as the shirts will no longer be available to order after July 28th!

Drillmasters, lyres, and flip folders

Please refer back to the handbook and/or the website if you still need to purchase any last items for new members! Now would be a great time to order so that your student has what they need for the first performances. If you are in need of any financial assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Important Upcoming Dates by Section

The following dates are only the most immediate dates for sections/people and are taken from the handbook. For additional rehearsals after these please refer to your handbook or ask a section leader for clarification.

Colorguard first choreography and drill rehearsal: July 25th @ 8 am

Percussion Camp's first official day: August 8th @ 11 am

Officers Leadership day: August 12th @ 10am

New Members and Leadership Rookie Camp: August 15th @ 8 am

All Members Official Start to Band Camp: August 15th @ 12:30 pm

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to a section leader either through the Band app/their preferred contact method, or send me an email. We're excited to see everyone in a little less than a month!

Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

7/28/22 T-Shirts Last Call & Front Ensemble Instrument Return

Hello everyone,

We'll have lots of updates in the next few weeks but just wanted to give you a few short ones.

1. T-Shirts - Due to the large interest, we'll keep the cart open through this Friday, July 29th for any last-minute purchases. T-Shirts can be purchased HERE. They will be given out at band camp for students to take home.

2. Front Ensemble Instrument Return - If you rented a front ensemble instrument from us, we will need them returned on Aug. 4th, 2-4 pm. The band door will likely be the most convenient. This return is so we can start setting the instruments up for sound and so they are ready for the next week. If you cannot make that time or ask someone to help make that time work, please reach out to me and we can try to figure another time out.

3. A Note to Parents of New Members - As we get closer to Marching Band Camp, your new member may suddenly decide they don't want to do marching band after all for any number of reasons. This is normal -- just shove 'em out the door on the first day! We promise we will take good care of them.

Keep an eye out for more updates next week!

-Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

8/6/22 - Marching Band Early August Updates

Hello everyone,

Band Camp is quickly approaching and we're excited to see all of you soon! There will be a big email towards the end of next week with a lot of important information so please be on the lookout for that. Until then, below will be some updates and reminders for you!

Colorguard/Percussion Camp - 8/8-8/12

Colorguard meets 8am-12pm

Percussion (Drumline and Front Ensemble) meets 11 am-4 pm

Please bring everything you will need to play your instrument (including the instrument you rented from us)

Leadership Camp - 8/12

This is for marching band leadership ONLY and will meet 10 am-4 pm

Leadership please bring a pencil. You will have a lunch break, although lunch is not provided. Any leadership in Colorguard and percussion will be pulled for leadership day on this day.

New Members and Leadership Rookie Camp - 8/15

Starts promptly at 8 am! - More info in a large email next week

Official Start to Band Camp with ALL Members - 8/15

Starts Promptly at 12:30 pm! - More info in a large email next week

Calendar Changes!

August 29th Marching Band Rehearsal was listed as 8 am -12 pm. It is now 12 pm to 4 pm on the same day. We apologize for any inconvenience.

September 10th BOA Whitewater Kickoff is Cancelled. This is due to a scheduling conflict at whitewater and their football programs. We will not have anything on that day as we will have a night rehearsal the night before. Enjoy the day off!

Drillmasters, lyres, and flip folders Please refer back to the handbook and/or the website for if you still need to purchase any last items for new members! Now is the last optimal time to order so that your student has what they need for the first performances. If you are in need of any financial assistance, please feel free to reach out. As always if you have any comments, questions, or concerns please feel free to reach out! -- Eric RothackerMusic Teacher & Band Director Middleton High School 608-829-9683 erothacker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us