Hello and welcome to the 2024 Marching Band Season!
Marching band is starting up, and we're excited to have you be a part of the amazing show we have planned for this year! While marching band doesn't officially start until late summer, we like to provide a quick welcome and meet & greet before summer begins to meet current members, rent out marching instruments, and provide music to start practicing before the fall. Your section leaders/drum majors will also likely reach out either via the BAND app or cell phone in the next coming weeks as well.
Please join us on May 29th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for our welcome event! This is a great way to get acclimated to the group's members, including your section leaders and leadership!
Schedule for Welcome Event 5/29:
4-4:30 pm: Welcome, instrument check out, music hand out. Meet in the band room, then move to Fireman's Park as applicable. Please bring some water in case it is a little hot.
4:30-5:30 pm: Music read through! (New members no need to worry about sight reading, most of us will be new to the music as well!) Meet your section!
5:30 pm: Dismissal
Music: Section leaders will have your music on the day of the meet and greet. New members, it is NOT an expectation for you to play through or sight read any of the music at the same level as returning members. It is more of an opportunity to hear generally how the song goes, and give you an idea of what music you'll need to focus on, or might need help with. Show music will also be available on the BAND app if you lose your initial copy.
BAND App: Students, please make sure you have joined the BAND App (the website does not publish this so please check your email for the QR code) for easier communication/announcements as we get closer to the beginning of the season! This is where section leaders will initiate communication to help make the season run smoother for you!
Marching Band Calendar: The calendar has been updated now that we have an A/B calendar from the district. Please check the handbook or calendar page for the updated dates for all rehearsals. With limited rehearsals compared to other competitive bands, it is important that everyone attends rehearsals.
We're excited to see everyone and start this amazing experience!
Please bring your instrument (unless you need one for rental) and some water!
See you soon!
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Eric Rothacker
Music Teacher & Band Director
Middleton High School