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Eureka High School
Band Handbook
2015-2016
To members of the Wildcat Pride Marching Band and their families,
Welcome back to all! We hope you are looking forward to another great school year. We are anticipating a great
season for marching band. We’re adding a new event to our football calendar, Middle School Night, and planning an
exciting marching band show with our new program ―Fanfare!‖ which will feature the music of Aaron Copland.
This program will include parts of Fanfare for the Common Man, Symphony No. 3, The Tender Land, and
Appalachian Spring.
Since they worked so well, we’ve kept the Google Docs forms for handbook enrollment. Please click the link below
to turn in most of your band information. We’re also adding a PayPal option with a small convenience fee.
A special welcome to all of our new freshmen! I hope that you will see many of your friends when you arrive for
band camp. However, one of the best things about band is not just your old friends, but all the new friends you will
make. We believe that the Eureka High School band program is one of the best ways to get involved at EHS, learn
teamwork and leadership, become an excellent musician, and make memories that will last a lifetime. It is our hope
for you that 2015-2016 is the best school year you’ve ever had!
Eyes with pride!
John Arata, Director
Eureka High School Bands
Important online and hard copy forms to be completed and returned by May 15, 2015:
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Google Online EHS Band Information and Order Form: http://tinyurl.com/k4ocu3h
Subsidy or Payment Plan Requests
If using Google Chrome, you can download the DocHub app to open and edit the following PDFs from the link below
or open in Adobe Acrobat: http://tinyurl.com/plfyuku Hard copies of these forms can be found at the end of this handbook.
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OUT-OF-TOWN OR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FIELD TRIP PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE, RELEASE OF
LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
OUT-OF-TOWN OR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL WITHOUT NURSE FIELD TRIP AGREEMENT AND STUDENT
INFORMATION FORM (Medical Information)
Payment of band fees due by JUNE 22
If payment plan requested, final payment due by OCTOBER 1
A $5.00 LATE FEE WILL BE ASSESSED if you have not paid by June 22 and you have not
requested the payment plan. Late payments increase our shipping charges and costs-per-item
when we have to make separate orders.
Please total up the amount for fees, accessories, meals, etc. Submit a SINGLE check made payable to
"EHS Band Student Accounts" along with the RSD Field Trip Permission Form and RSD Field Trip Agreement
to:
Eureka Band Patrons Association, P.O. Box 64, Eureka, MO 63025. DO NOT MAIL TO THE SCHOOL.
Eureka High School Bands
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2015-2016 BAND SCHEDULE: MARCHING SEASON CALENDAR
Event
Color Guard Summer Mondays
Percussion Camp (ALL Pit & Battery)
Color Guard Rehearsals
Section Leader/Drum Major Camp
Full Band Evening Rehearsals
Color Guard Evening Rehearsals
Freshman/ New Marcher Camp
Color Guard Rehearsals
Entertainment Book Fundraiser
Senior Uniform Fittings
Junior Uniform Fittings
Sophomore Uniform Fittings
Freshman Uniform Fittings (Excludes Guard)
Last Name A-E
Last Name F-J
Last Name K-S
Last Name T-Z
New Member Parent Orientation
Full Band & Guard Camp
Family BBQ & Wildcat Pride Preview
Full Band & Guard Evening Rehearsal
Location
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
First Day of School
Full Band & Guard Thursday Rehearsals
EHS
EHS
Drum Line Sub-Sectionals
Snares & Tenors
Basses & Cymbals
Pit/Front Ensemble
Rockwood Marching Band Review
Purple & Gold Scrimmage
Football Game (vs Lafayette)
Football Game (vs Oakville)
Football Game (vs Zumwalt East)
Eureka Days Parade
Lafayette Marching Festival
Symphonic Band/Winds Audition Tapes Due
Football Game (vs Marquette)
Rebel Invitational Marching Festival
Football Playoffs (as required by football)*
Ste. Genevieve Marching Festival
Band Pictures
Band Pictures (Rain Date)
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS Small Theatre
EHS
EHS
EHS
Date
June 1, 8, 15, 22; July 6
July 13-17
July 13 & 16
July 20-21
July 20-22
July 20-22
July 23-24
July 23-24
July 20-Aug 6
July 20
July 21
July 22
Time
6:00pm-9:00pm
8:00am-4:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm
8:00am-4:00pm
6:00pm-8:30pm
5:00pm-8:30pm
6:00pm-8:30pm
4:00pm-8:30pm
5:00pm-5:45pm
4:00pm-5:45pm
4:00pm-5:45pm
July 23
4:00pm-5:00pm
July 23
5:00pm-5:45pm
July 24
4:00pm-5:00pm
July 24
5:00pm-5:45pm
July 24
7:15pm-8:30pm
July 27-31
8:00am-4:00pm
July 31
6:00pm-8:00pm
Aug 6 AND 11
6:00pm-8:30pm
Color Guard, Drum Line (Pit & Battery) 5:00pm
Aug 13
Aug 13-Oct 22
6:00pm-8:30pm
Color Guard, Drum Line (Pit & Battery) 5:00pm
EHS
Aug 13-Oct 22
Beginning August 18
Tuesdays
3:15pm-4:15pm
Beginning August 13
Thursdays
3:15pm-4:15pm
Beginning August 18
Tuesdays
3:30pm-4:30pm
Marquette HS
Aug 14
7:00pm
EHS
Aug 15
8:30am-11:00am
EHS
Aug 21
6:30pm
EHS (Athletics Sr. Night)
Aug 28
6:30pm
EHS (MS Band Night)
Sept 11
6:00pm
Downtown Eureka
Sept 12
9:00am
LHS
Sept 26
all day
EHS
Sept 21
EHS (Homecoming, Band Sr. Night) Oct 2
6:00pm
Park Hills Central HS
Oct 17
all day
EHS
Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20
6:30 p.m.
Ste. Genevieve HS
Oct 24
all day
EHS
Oct 27
2:00pm-4:00pm
EHS
Oct 28
2:00pm-4:00pm
Eureka High School Bands
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2015-2016 BAND SCHEDULE: CONCERT SEASON CALENDAR
Event
Location
Date
Fundraiser
All-Suburban Band Auditions (O)
Holiday Craft Fair Set-up
Holiday Craft Fair
Variety Show Ensemble Rehearsals (P, O)
Veterans’ Day Luncheon & Tour (S)
Rockwood District Honor Band (O)
Rockwood District Honor Band (O)
All-State Band Auditions (O)
Winter Band Concert
All-Suburban Band Rehearsals (O)
Variety Show Ensemble Performance (P, O)
Variety Show Snow Date
MMEA Convention (A)
Mid-Continent Color Guard Assoc. Festival
Composers Recital Compositions Due (O)
Ensemble Recital (O)
Festival Concert
State Band Festival
Suburban Solo & Ensemble Festival (S, O)
State Orchestra Festival (S)
Spring Band Trip (O)
Composers Recital (O)
MOPAS Day of Percussion (P)
State Solo & Ensemble Festival (O)
Music in The Parks
Music in The Parks
Spring Concert
Graduation (S)
EHS
Ladue HS
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS & RSD Elementaries
Rockwood Summit HS
Rockwood Summit HS
Hickman HS, Columbia
EHS
Ladue HS
EHS
EHS
Tan-Tar-a Resort
EHS
EHS
EHS
EHS
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
EHS
TBA
Mizzou
EHS
EHS
EHS
Chaifetz Arena
TBA
Nov 2*
4:00pm-10:00pm
Nov 6
TBA
Nov 7
all day
Nov-Jan*
3:15pm-4:15pm
TBA
all day
Nov 20*
6:00pm-9:00pm
Nov 21*
all day
Dec 5*
all day
Dec 13
2:30pm
TBA
TBA
Jan 14-15*
7:00pm
Jan 16*
7:00pm
Jan 27-30
all day
TBA
all day
Feb 12
Feb 18
6:30pm
Feb 21
2:30pm
Feb 29, Mar 1 or 2*all day
Mar 5*
all day
Mar 8 or 9*
all day
TBA
all day
Apr 17
2:30pm
TBA
all day
April 30
all day
May 6-7
all day
May 13-14
all day
May 15
2:30pm
May 24
5:00pm-9:00pm
Time
*Some dates are determined by other organizations and may be adjusted.
Adequate notification will be provided for any changes that are required.
All events are required except those that are notated with the following:
(S) - Symphonic Band only; (A) - All-State Band members only; (P) - Percussion only; (O) - optional
CONTACT INFORMATION
Eureka High School: 4525 Highway 109, Eureka MO 63025
Eureka High School Band Patrons Association: P.O. Box 64, Eureka MO 63025
John Arata
Director, AP Music Theory, Woodwinds
733-3100 x.43065
[email protected]
Jeremy Knudtson
Asst. Director, Jazz Band, Brass
733-3100 x.43150
[email protected]
Cassie Renner
Asst. Director, Guitar, Percussion
733-3100 x.43069
[email protected]
Jason Bergman
Asst. Director, Brass, Color Guard, Winter Guard
[email protected]
2014-2015 Band Patron Association Officers and Committee Chairs
Jane Pack, President
[email protected]
314-517-3490
J.B. Brown, Vice President
[email protected]
314-348-4384
Terry Schulz, Treasurer
[email protected]
636-458-9232
Lisa Keesey, Student Accounts
[email protected]
636-587-2299
Diane Engle, Guard Representative
[email protected]
636-236-7413
Susan Weis, Uniforms
[email protected]
636-256-6810
Stacey Rawls, Secretary
[email protected]
314-517-3082
Uniforms, Jill Baechle & Susan Weis
Marching Festival Meals: Jeff Pack
Pit Crew Chief: J.B. Brown
Spirit Wear: Chris & Jessica Berner
Summer Camp Meals: Rachel Barnett & Michelle McCue
3rd Quarter Snacks: Joya Uraizee
Travel: Doug Rawls
Photographer/Videographer: J.B. Brown
Historian: Jane Pack
Concessions: Mike & Kelly Bisaga, Jeff Pack
Craft Fair: Diane Engle, Pam Gordon & Gina Sellers
Hospitality: Cindy Lakey & Debbie Ties
MCCGA: Stacey Rawls & Becky Sparling
Music in the Parks: Chris & Jessica Berner
STAYING IN TOUCH
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Click the ―+Google Calendar‖ at the bottom right of the page to add our events to your calendar!
http://tinyurl.com/kgm9fjd
High Notes emails via Infinite Campus ([email protected])
Update emails from Band Patrons ([email protected])
Band website: http://eurekabands.homestead.com/welcome.html
YouTube - arataband
Facebook: Eureka High School Band Patrons Association http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/102027411334
Twitter: Follow @eurekabands or click ―Follow‖ on http://www.twitter.com/eurekabands
If you do not want to sign up for Twitter but receive tweets (no pictures) sent as text messages,
text FOLLOW @eurekabands to 40404.
FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT POLICY
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Student Accounts uses QuickBooks to invoice and track payments. Please add [email protected] as a
Safe Sender to your email account so that you can receive these.
When school is in session, payments can be dropped off in the lockbox located in the band room. Please note
the student’s name and the reason for the payment on each check (band fees, audition fees, spring break trip,
etc.) If you have to use cash, your student must take it directly to a band director to be counted. NEVER
PLACE CASH IN THE LOCKBOX.
During the summer break, mail your payments (checks only) to the Student Accounts post office box - DO
NOT MAIL TO THE SCHOOL.
Make checks payable to EHS BAND STUDENT ACCOUNTS. The band program assumes no financial
responsibility for cash used for student fees.
If fundraising payments are received after the due date, students will be restricted from participating in
subsequent fundraising until the amount of the previous fundraising event has been paid.
FINANCIAL POLICY
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If you anticipate difficulty in paying band fees, please let us know and we will work with you.
You can set up a payment plan or request a full or partial subsidy from the Band Patrons Association. Subsidies
are based on need and available funds. Requests for subsidies must go to Mr. Arata ([email protected])
with the reason for the subsidy request and the amount requested. Subsidies cover REQUIRED bands fees and
camp meals. This request is due May 15, 2015.
The student will be assigned a non-marching position in the fall show if band fee payment or prior arrangements
have not been made by the date due.
Payment for the optional spring trip must be provided in full by the payment deadline or the student/chaperone
will not be allowed to attend. If a subsidy has been used for required band fees, the subsidy must be repaid in
full before funds will be applied to the optional spring trip.
Fines are issued for non-payment of fundraising or band fees. This will prevent you from attending
Homecoming and Prom if the debt is unpaid at the time of the event. Fines are carried forward from year-toyear and diplomas will not be released if you have any outstanding school debts.
Rockwood School District Concert Performance Expectations
for Students Enrolled in Elective Music Courses
Concert performances allow unique opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and
skills in their music class. They are the culminating event to several weeks of teaching and learning.
Teachers use these performances to make summative assessments of student performance, which are then
recorded as a portion of student grades on a report card.
These performances cannot be replicated in the classroom or repeated at another time. Music is a form of
communication—the musician interprets the ideas of a composer and communicates them to an audience.
The audience supplies feedback through the atmosphere of the performance environment and through
their applause. That feedback is an important form of evaluation for a musician.
It is an expectation that all students enrolled in a performing ensemble are present and participate in all
scheduled concerts. Within five school days of the announcement of the concert schedule, parents should
alert the music teacher of any unavoidable conflicts.
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Students with an excused absence from school on the day of the performance may be excused
from participation. A listing of excusable absences appears in the district’s Policies, Regulations,
Procedures and Consequences Handbook.
Students excused from a concert will be exempt from the concert performance assessment.
Concert performance may comprise up to 20% of the academic portion of students’ grades for the
semester.
Unexcused absences from concert performances will result in no academic credit awarded for
that performance.
In the event of an unexcused absence from a performance, or multiple unexcused absences, the
future eligibility of the student in the class will be assessed.
GRADE POLICY
30% Rehearsal Skills: This includes the student contributing fully to the music using their best effort
with all of the daily supplies (instrument, sheet music, lyre & flip folder, drill, drill chips, pencil and
tennis shoes).
50% Recorded Assessments: Students make home recordings of the assigned material. Any media is
acceptable (CD, mp3/4, .wav, Audacity, Windows Media Player, or Quicktime compatible format
delivered by email or turned in via CD, flash drive or digital recorder).
20% Performance: Students are present and on time with the appropriate clothing and accessories
needed for performance.
UNIFORM POLICIES
Both the marching and concert uniforms should be worn and cared for according to the following. Failure
to follow uniform policies could result in a lowered grade for the performance and fines assessed for
damage to the uniform.
Wearing the Uniform
Uniforms may be temporarily altered by pinning or basting, but do not cut the fabric. When wearing the
uniform in public, the entire uniform must be worn at all times. Do not change into or out of the uniform
while in public. If the temperature is cold, students may bring blankets to games and dress in layers under
the uniform. Black band t-shirts and shorts are to be worn underneath. Only uniform shoes and black
socks that go above the ankle must be worn with the uniforms. Clean mud and dirt from shoes before
each performance. No food or drink while in uniform. Students may change out of the uniform during
3rd quarter snack time.
Hair, Jewelry & Make-up
Male AND female hair should not go below the collar. Long hair should be worn in a ponytail and/or
pinned and tucked up under the hat. Small post earrings or studs are the only acceptable jewelry that can
be worn with the uniform. Make-up should be applied sparingly. No face paint, colored hairspray or
sparkles.
What to Store in the Garment Bag
Only the uniform jacket, pants, gauntlets, gloves and socks may be kept in the garment bag with shoes (no
boxes) in the outer pocket. Uniform bags only will hang on racks for travel; separate hat and shoe boxes
should go on the bus.
Care of the Uniform After the Performance
Hang the uniform neatly in the garment bag during 3rd quarter and after every performance. Pants are to
be folded along the crease in the pant leg. If the uniform is wet from a performance, whether from rain or
perspiration, allow it to air dry and/or take it to the cleaners as soon as possible. Damage will result if the
uniform is left in the garment bag while still wet or damp. Wrinkled or soiled uniforms are not acceptable
for performance. Do not attempt to remove stains from the uniform yourself and never machine wash any
part of the garment (with exception of the tuxedo shirt). Uniforms will be collected by the uniform
parents and taken to the dry cleaners at the end of the season. However, should the uniform become
soiled before all games and marching festivals have taken place, the uniform will need to be
professionally cleaned prior to the next event at the expense of that student. A muddy or otherwise soiled
uniform is not acceptable for performance.
Uniform Grading
Students will receive a lowered grade if 1) improperly attired, or 2) the uniform has not been cared for
appropriately. A cleaning fee may be assessed if the uniform has been left at school without airing it out
at home.
BAND VOCABULARY
Trip Sheet – itinerary of upcoming activities. You’ll receive an email from Mr. Arata via Infinite Campus when the
trip sheet is available. Check our website to download a copy.
Band Patrons – parent organization that supports the efforts of our performing groups. General meetings are held
every other month in the EHS Band Room. All parents are encouraged to attend.
Battery – percussionists who march on the field.
Front Ensemble – also known as the ―pit.‖ Percussionists who play keyboards, drums and cymbals along the front
sideline closest to the audience. This group marches only in parades.
Drum Line – marching band term for the percussion section including both the front ensemble & battery.
Color Guard – flag, rifle & sabre performing group that presents the marching band’s visual program. These
students must pick one of three options: 1) sign up for Senior Incentive, finish classes for the day early, then come to
marching band during 7th hour OR 2) enroll in Concert Band for the full year, playing a band instrument they
already know or learn flute (music customized for these students) OR 3) choose the after school option with
rehearsals Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. Students may audition for either Symphonic Band or
Symphonic Winds.
Winter Guard – Color Guard performing to pre-recorded music in a gym during the winter season. At EHS, this
extra-curricular group forms in November and ends in early April at the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association
Championships.
Concert Band – non-auditioned inside band consisting of students in grades 9-12.
Symphonic Winds– auditioned inside band consisting of students in grades 9-12 with shorter audition.
Symphonic Band – top auditioned inside band consisting of grades 9-12. All three concert bands meet together
during the summer and 1st quarter to form the Wildcat Pride Marching Band.
Jazz Band – 1st hour class where students learn jazz performance skills, jazz history and theory.
Rockwood All-District Honor Band – honor group formed of band members at Eureka, Lafayette, Marquette, and
Summit by director nomination and conducted by a guest clinician.
All-Suburban Band – St. Louis area honor band that auditions at Ladue High School in early November, rehearses
about four times and presents a concert on a Sunday in January. This is a pre-qualifying event for the All-State Band
auditions.
All-State Band – the highest honor for a high school band student in Missouri. Auditions are held in Columbia the
first weekend of December. If selected, the student goes to the Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks and
rehearses with the best high school musicians in the state, performing for the state’s music educators the last
Saturday in January.
Solo and Ensemble – held the first weekend in March, students play a solo or small ensemble of three or more
musicians for a judge, earning a I, II, III, IV or V rating based on the musical and technical merit of the
performance. Solos and ensembles that receive a ―I‖ rating qualify to go to the State Solo and Ensemble festival in
Columbia on the last Saturday of April or first Saturday in May for a rating with higher standards and honors. Make
sure your son or daughter enrolls with a group of similar ability and commitment level within the same band, not
necessarily friends. If one person quits, the whole thing is cancelled and cancellation fees apply to all.
MOPAS Day of Percussion - presented by the Missouri Percussive Arts Society. Held after District and before
State Solo & Ensemble Festival, all EHS percussionists will attend specialized clinics and perform class ensembles
for evaluation.
TRAVEL POLICIES
Traveling to our festivals and competitions is a privilege. It is the responsibility of band members to properly
conduct themselves and represent Eureka High School in a positive manner at all times. Failure to do so may result
in disciplinary consequences as described in the EHS student handbook.
Bus Procedures
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All students must sign up to ride a bus for marching festivals and field trips via Google Classroom.
○ Only type your name on the list, not a friend’s.
○ Do not delete another person’s name.
Leave the front seat open for chaperones. Treat chaperones with respect and follow their directions. With
bus drivers and parent chaperones, make an extra effort to be courteous and respectful.
Properly dispose of any trash.
Assist with the loading and unloading of equipment. We can’t go anywhere until all of our stuff is on the
truck nor go home until everything is back in the band room. Many hands make light work!
Travel Procedures
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Each student is responsible for being on time. Tardiness will result in a lowered performance grade.
Stay in a group of at least four band members at all times. Never leave the performance site.
All policies in the EHS student handbook apply at every event in which the band participates.
Students are required to have the Rockwood Attendance Procedure and Out-of-Town or Overnight Travel
forms on file in the band office prior to the first day of school. Students will not be allowed to participate in
performances or travel with the band without these forms on file. They are found at the end of this packet.
Students may check out from an event only with their own parent/guardian following the performance.
Siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles do not apply. In accordance with district policy, riding with a
friend’s parents is also not permitted. The parent and student should see a director to be marked off the
attendance list.
If you cannot ride the bus due to a conflict in schedule, you may travel to the event with a parent only.
Please send a note or email no later than the week before the event that you will ride with a parent so that
we may plan accordingly.
THE TOP 5 RULES OF CONCERT ETIQUETTE
Refrain from talking or making any other unnecessary noise.
● This is the first and greatest rule. It also includes whispering during the performance.
Turn off pagers, cell phones and watch alarms.
● Text messaging during a performance is also inappropriate.
Food and beverages are never allowed in the theatre.
Do not applaud between movements.
● The piece is finished when the director lowers their baton.
Do not leave the theatre during the music.
● Wait for a break in the concert to visit the restroom, unless you are carrying an upset child, in which case
you should leave quietly and quickly.
Marching Band FAQs
1. What should I bring to Band Camp? The weather will be sunny and hot so wear light colored and loose fitting
clothing. Wear tennis shoes (no sandals), sunscreen, and a hat and/or sunglasses. Rehearsals will be outside unless
otherwise stated. Bring a jug of water with your name on it. You will need your instrument, sheet music, pencil,
drill and drill chips. You will also need to purchase a lyre (pronounced like the word “liar”) and flip folder which
attaches your music to the instrument. Lyres and flip folders are available at most music stores. Percussionists will
need a flexible 3-ring binder with clean sheet protectors for their music. Those in the battery will also need to
purchase ear plugs due to the high decibel levels that result from playing a marching drum.
2. What will we be doing in Band Camp? Band Camp is our time to prepare our show so that every member will
know their music and their positions on the field. A major part of your grade will be evaluation of your performance
in these areas.
3. What if I am unable to attend some of the sessions? The drill is very difficult to learn if someone is missing,
and even more difficult to make up. You need to let us know when and why you will not be in attendance at Band
Camp immediately (see attached Summer Rehearsal Schedule and Excused Absence Form). You should visit with
coaches or sponsors about balancing Band Camp with other practices. Work schedules should be cleared. If you
need a ride, you should call a friend or your section leader to arrange transportation. Note that absence from
rehearsal may result in the student being moved to an alternate or non-performing drill position in the marching
band program in order for the band to better learn the show.
4. What will we do the first day of school? We will practice and play. Plan to have your instrument, tennis shoes,
music, drill and pencil.
5. Do I have to memorize my marching music? Yes. All marching band performances are performed by memory
including our halftimes, competitions, and parades. Memorization tests are part of your 1st quarter grade. If you
memorize your music first, you will find that learning the marching techniques and field positions will be much
easier. Music will be passed out either by the end of the previous school year or day one of camp at the latest.
6. What if I have other questions about Band? Our section leaders are all upperclassmen with experience in our
program and should be able to answer your questions. If you have questions, please contact these students, the drum
majors, or the band staff. Ask questions if you are not sure about something -- we can't help you if we don't know
that you need advice.
7. Can I be in band and still play in sports? Of course! Communication is the key! Sometimes there are calendar
conflicts. Please let us know ahead of time if you’ll be gone so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Games
take precedent over our rehearsals, performances come before sport practices. We’re happy to share time between
band and another school organization, but we have to be able to plan for your absence. Email the band office for an
excused absence and we will send you a makeup assignment.
Eureka High School Bands
BAND LETTERING GUIDELINES
A letter is a symbol of outstanding extracurricular achievement. Listed below are the requirements for earning a
letter in band. Letters (or bars for subsequent letters) are presented with all band awards in the spring of each
academic year.
_____ The student shall earn an "A" or "B" during 1st semester and have an "A" or "B" during the 2nd semester at
the time of presentation.
_____ The student shall have no unexcused absences from performances.
_____ The student shall participate in All-Suburban Band auditions or in the District Solo & Ensemble Festival.
_____ The student shall attend all days of band camp without any tardies.
_____ The student shall work at least one shift of the Craft Fair or MCCGA AND Music in the Parks events.
(For those shifts the students has signed up for but not been in attendance, shift points will be deducted from their
total band letter points.)
The student shall earn a minimum of 25 points from the events below:
Activity
Points Activity
Attend a college summer band camp
5
District Festival Solo
Attend all days of EHS band camp
Earned III, IV, or V rating
5
AND all evening rehearsals
10
Earned II rating
7
Bus/Field/Equipment/Room Manager
3
Earned I rating
9
Section Leader
5
District Festival Ensemble
Drum Major
7
Earned III, IV, or V rating
5
Earned II rating
7
Audition for All-Suburban Band or Jazz
5
Earned I rating
All-Suburban Band or Jazz Member
10
State Festival Solo
Audition for All-State Band/Orchestra/Jazz
5
Earned III, IV, or V rating
All-State Honorable Mention
10
Earned II rating
9
All-State Alternate
12
Earned I rating
10
All-State Band/Orchestra/Jazz member
15
State/MOPAS Festival Ensemble
Rockwood All-District Honor Band
5
Earned III, IV, or V rating
5
Approved non-Rockwood Honor Band
5
Earned II rating
7
(Submit concert program)
Earned I rating
9
Enrolled in two EHS bands concurrently
5
Take regular private lessons
10
(Must be documented by instructor)
Perform in Composer’s Recital
3
Compose a piece in the Composer’s Recital 5
ETC Pit Orchestra
3
EHS non-school day pep rally/scrimmage 1
Work a shift at craft fair, MCCGA, MIP
1
Participate in approved performance
1
(Submit concert program)
TOTAL POINTS: _____
Variety Show Percussion Ensemble
Winter Guard
Auditioned Music Group Member
(Must be documented by director)
St. Louis Youth Symphony
CMS Young People’s Symphonic Orchestra
CMS Young People’s Concert Orchestra
Rockwood/Community Music Group
(Must be documented by director)
Attend an approved concert
(Submit concert program)
NAME: ____________________________
Points
9
7
3
10
10
7
5
3
1
GRADE: ___
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Hooded Sweatshirt
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Sweatshirt Blanket
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Crewneck Sweatshirt
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Short Sleeve Polo
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Windshirt
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Yellow Rain Poncho
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Flannel Pants
S-XL $24.00
Cinch Pack
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Knit Cap
One Size
$12.00
Flexfit Hat
S/M or L/XL
$18.00
OUT-OF-TOWN OR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FIELD TRIP PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE,
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Student’s Name ___________________________________________ School Year: 2015-2016
The undersigned parents/guardians of the above-listed Rockwood student will be informed of any details of any trip taken during the abovereferenced school year, including the places to be visited, the dates and times of departure and return, the purpose of the trip, the method of
transportation, and the requirements imposed on students who participate. The undersigned certify that they have received and read the ―Out-ofTown or Overnight Travel Field Trip Booklet‖ (―the Booklet‖) provided by the district, including the Code of Conduct for students. The
undersigned acknowledge that there are risks and dangers involved in the student taking the trip and that they nevertheless give their permission
to the student going on the trip and they agree to assume the risks involved.
In exchange for the Rockwood School District sanctioning the trip and providing district-paid teachers, coaches or sponsors to accompany and
supervise the student group, the undersigned hereby release and forever discharge the Rockwood School District, as well as its directors, officers,
administrators, employees and other agents from any and all claims, causes of action or suits arising out of or related to any personal injury,
property damage or death sustained by the above-mentioned student while on said trip, whether or not such injury, damage or death was caused in
whole or in part by the action, inaction, negligence or fault of the Rockwood School District, its directors, officers, administrators, employees or
other agents, and agree not to sue. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the district, as well as its directors, officers,
administrators, employees, and other agents against any claims asserted by or against my child as a result of or that occur during his or her
participation in said trip.
The undersigned further agrees that the Rockwood School District representatives accompanying the student shall have the right to enforce rules
of conduct and to impose disciplinary action in the event of the student’s failure or refusal to obey said rules of conduct, including dismissal from
the trip.
The Rockwood School District assumes no financial liability for trips. Parents assume all financial responsibility for trips, including those
cancelled by the district and trips extended unexpectedly. In addition, parents assume all financial responsibility should they withdraw their child
from the trip, or should their child be sent home from the trip by Rockwood representatives for any reason, including failure or refusal to obey the
rules of conduct. The undersigned also acknowledges that any physician/hospital visits during the trip are the student/parents’ financial
responsibility, and not the responsibility of the district.
Parents/guardians may request the administration of prescription medication or over-the-counter medication pursuant to district policy, and as set
forth in the Booklet. The undersigned agrees that neither the district, its directors, officers, administrators, employees, or other agents shall incur
any liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration or self-administration of such medication, and the undersigned hereby
acknowledges that no such liability shall exist, and on behalf of themselves and the student hereby waive any such liability. Furthermore, the
undersigned hereby agree to indemnify and hold the district, it directors, officers, administrators, employees, or other agents harmless against any
claims whatsoever arising out of the administration or self-administration of the medication.
I have agreed to all provisions of the Agreement by signing on the date indicated below.
_________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian
________________________________
Date
I acknowledge that the Rockwood School District will have no financial or legal responsibility for injuries arising out of my participation in this
trip. I further acknowledge that I have a responsibility to comply with the specific rules and requirements established for this activity, as well as
the requirements of the student Code of conduct, and that failure to comply with such rules and requirements may result in discipline, including,
but not limited to, possible dismissal from the trip. I further acknowledge that inappropriate conduct while participating in this activity may result
in additional discipline under Board of Education Policy, as such policy applies to both in-school and out-of-school misconduct.
_________________________________________________
Student
Form No. 5006
Date: October 2011
________________________________
DATE
Policy: 5662
OUT-OF-TOWN OR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL WITHOUT NURSE
FIELD TRIP AGREEMENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
Date: ________________This is to certify that (Student) _______________________________ has my permission to travel to all music festivals
and other related trips during the 2015-2016 school year with the Eureka High School Band.
___ I have received and read the Out-of-Town or Overnight Travel Field Trip Booklet (―the Booklet‖), and acknowledge that its requirements are
incorporated herein.
Health Information: Check all that apply.
___Asthma
___Allergies
___Medication
___Seizures
___Diabetes
___Heart/Lung
___Wear Contacts
___Mental Health
___Autism
___Other
Explain Checked Boxes and Identify Any Other Health Concerns:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian:
Name _________________________Phone (Home) _________________Phone (Cell) ___________________
Emergency Contact: Name ________________________ Phone (Home) ________________Phone (Cell) ___________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Insurance Provider (“None” if applicable)
Provider’s Phone No.
Insurance Policy No.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Insured’s Name
Insured’s Employer
Employer Phone No.
Request for Administering Prescription Medications to Students: (Medications must be in pharmacy container with prescription label
properly affixed to the medicine in question.)
___ I request that my child be allowed to take the prescription medicine _________________________ as prescribed by our physician while on
band trips. I have read and complied with the requirements for doing so set for in Part III of the Booklet.
___ I request that my child be allowed to carry and use a self-administered metered dose inhaler containing rescue medication and/or an Epi-Pen
as prescribed by our physician. I have read and complied with the requirements for doing so set forth in Part III of the Booklet.
Administration of Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) Medication: (OTC medications must be in original container and used according to the
physician’s signed written directions which must be attached to this document.) Further explanation is contained in Part III of the Booklet.
___ I give permission for a Rockwood representative to administer _________________________ to my child according to the recommended
dosage instructions.
___ I give permission for my child to carry _________________________ and consume or apply this medication(s) as directed by our physician.
My child and I have read, understand and agree to abide by the requirements set forth in this Agreement, the Booklet and all other expectations
and rules set forth by the Rockwood School District and its representatives, including those accompanying students on band trips. I have also
received and executed the Out-of-Town or Overnight Travel Field Trip Permissions to Participate, Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement
(Form #5006).
I further agree that in an emergency, any Rockwood representative may transport my child to a hospital/medical facility and I authorize any
physician or other medical personnel to carry out any diagnostic procedures or emergency care deemed necessary.
_____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (Print)
_____________________________________________
Student Name (Print)
_____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________________________________________
Student Signature
Form No. 5037
Policy: 2870
Date: August 2014
Policy: 5662