1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. concert

University High School Band 2015-16
INFORMATION AND ORIENTATION May 6th 7pm @UHS
WELCOME!
It is that time of
the year again
when plans are
being made for the
next school year
and you must
decide where you
intend to devote
your time, effort,
and energies. We highly encourage you to
become a part of our family that is the
University Titan Regiment Band Program!
Musical talent is a gift. The fact that you
are part of the tradition of excellence in
your band means that you possess this gift
of music, and your gift must be nurtured
and developed to its fullest potential.
All of the students in the University Titan
Band are ready to welcome you into our
program. Ask any student in our band and
they will tell you about the “family” that
exists between the members of our group.
The intellectual and
emotional stimulation
that music provides, as
well as, the important
lessons they have
learned about
leadership, teamwork,
and friendship. With the
feeling of “family,” band
at University High School is definitely not
just another class at school.
Take advantage of your opportunity to be
in the University Titan Regiment Band
Program—this is what you have worked
towards since the first day you played
your instrument. The sense of teamwork,
commitment, and feelings of personal
accomplishment will take on a whole new
meaning when you are in the University
Titan Band.
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR MAKING
MUSIC!!
CLASSES, PLACEMENT AUDITIONS, AND SCHEDULING
Placement auditions for students at the middle school will be held in March for placement
in the band classes at University High School. **Everybody makes the band**, so the
audition simply places you into the band class where it is best suited for you. There are 6
main ensembles in 2015-16: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band 1,
Symphonic Band 2, Jazz 1, Jazz 2, and Jazz 3. Placement auditions will be the first week of
April. Jazz auditions will be held at the same time.
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band 1, and Symphonic Band 2, Percussion
Mr. Martin and your Middle School Band Director will hold auditions at your school. We
will assign you an audition day and time. Each audition will last about five minutes. It is
important that you play well for the placement audition, but don’t stress out! Mr. Martin
and your director know that all of you play well, so you should not put undue pressure on
yourself.
Jazz Bands
Auditions for the jazz bands will be held at the same time as your classical auditions.
Students interested in Jazz Band need to notify Mr. Martin when they audition. The top five
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Saxophones, trumpets, and trombones will make Jazz 1 and the next top five will make Jazz
2 and so on. Rhythm section auditions will be held at the same time. Students only need to
audition for Jazz 1. Students that want to be in jazz 2 or 3 simply need to let Mr. Martin know.
You will be placed in the ensembles based on your concert band audition.
BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED
May 5th
Percussion Practice:
Band Practice:
August 6th and 7th
August 10th-14th
August 17th-20th
Freshman Band students and parent Orientation at UHS 7pm
Every Monday during the summer 9am-1pm
Every Monday during the summer 9am-1pm
Rookie and Officer Camp 9:00am-3:00pm
Full Band Camp 9-5pm
Full Band Camp 9-5
Being a member
of the University
High School
Titan Regiment
will be one of the
greatest
experiences of
your life.
Membership in
the marching
band is a
requirement of
all band
students, but more than that, it’s FUN!
Band camp is the name of our summer
practice session that prepares our band to
be the best it can be. Many of you have
little experience with marching band, and
learning the steps and the music is a fun
and rewarding experience.
When we plan the marching show, we
assign everyone a place on the field. If
you do not attend band camp, you will
miss out on your placement and might
spend most of the season on the sidelines
as an alternate for the marching band.
Alternates for the show attend all
marching band rehearsals, performance,
and functions, and are considered to be full
members of the marching band. Alternates
will be assigned a
permanent spot in the
show when one
becomes available
during the season.
Freshmen will be
selected as alternates
during the early part
of the season, as they
are the least
experienced marching
members. However,
permanent spots will open quickly and
EVERYBODY GETS A TURN!!
It will be almost impossible to catch up
learning the marching and
maneuvering required for marching
band if you are not at camp. You and
your parents should plan vacations
around band camp so you can have a spot
in the show. Most morning rehearsals
will be held outside and most afternoon
rehearsals will be held inside, although
there will be some times when we
practice in the afternoon sun.
We are planning a great show for you—
Make sure you are at camp so you can be
a part of our awesome show.
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Will I be able to do other things, too?
Of Course! Students in the band participate in virtually every other school activity as
well: Track, newspaper, golf, volleyball, basketball, drama, chorus, you name it! Football
and band are the only two activities that conflict with each other enough to make it nearly
to impossible to participate in both.
Remember, students should not plan to participate in activities that are regularly
scheduled against marching band practice (Tuesday and Thursday’s) or Friday night
performances.
Many students in band are enrolled in AP courses, dual enrollment, and other challenging
academic opportunities.
Band Practices
Marching band requires after school rehearsals in order
to coordinate all of the aspects of the marching shows.
The only time we put the entire band on the field is at
band practice. Regular band rehearsals will be from
3:00-6:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
******On weeks that we have a Thursday football
game, there will be no band practice.******
We practice less than many other marching bands in our area, and yet we continue to have
one of the strongest marching programs in the county and the state.
The University Titan Regiment has begun a history of excellence with both marching and
concert bands. The philosophy of our program emphasizes concert literature as being the
most important. We will be working on the best in band literature during class each day.
We will practice marching band music during class occasionally, but the majority of our
year will focus on the repertoire for Seasonal Concerts, and Concert Band Festivals.
Regular Marching Band Practice August, September, and October
 Tuesday 3:00pm-6:00pm
 Thursday 3:00pm-6:00pm
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PARENTS- WE NEED
YOUR HELP!!!
As you can see, we have an active organization
dedicated to making your students experience with
music worthwhile. It is important that you remain
involved with the musical aspect of your child’s
education. A great way to help is to be an active
part of our band parents’ support group. By volunteering your time, you will be able to
help our organization raise money with fundraisers or you could be a chaperone for a
football game.
We know you’ll find our parents to be friendly and focused on helping music education
affect your child in a positive way. We can continue to have one of the best programs in
Volusia County if you pitch in and help. Thanks for your support!
Charms!!!
The Charms Music Office Assistant is our system for keeping financial records for the
University Titan Regiment Band. Fundraisers, trips, and band fees are organized through
Charms. Also all communication is sent through this program
You can access your account balance, update your contact information, view your assigned
inventory, and check dates on the calendar any time you want through charms.
www.charmsoffice.com
UHSTITANREGBAND is the school code.
Your student ALPHA code is your login.
You will have access to Charms as soon as we receive your information.
WHEN YOU ACTIVATE YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNT, YOU WILL ENTER YOUR ADDRESS,
TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND E-MAIL ADDRESS SO YOU CAN GET ALL THE LATEST
BAND ACTIVITY INFORMATION!
We will have forms and additional information posted on our main website for you
to peruse- www.marchingtitans.com. Make sure to stay connected and up to date!
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2015-16 Band Schedule (TENATIVE)
May 5th
June-August
EVERY Monday, All Summer
August 6-7th
Freshmen Orientation
Summer Music Practices
7pm
9am-1pm
Rookie Camp
9-3pm
August 10th-14th
August 17th-20th
August 20th
August 24th
Full Band Camp
9-5pm
End of Camp Show
First Day of School
6pm
August, September,
October,
TITAN FRIDAY NIGHT
FOOTBALL GAMES
See school website for dates
May be on Thursdays..
All State Auditions
Marching Competition
Band Practice
Marching Competition
Fall Concert
UHS Auditorium
Marching MPA
Location Deland HS
Winter Concert
Location: PAC
Recruitment Concert
Jazz MPA
Location: Seminole HS
High School S&E
Location: Seminole
MS Jazz MPA & S&E
Location: TBD
Pre-MPA Concert
Location: Deland or UHS
Concert MPA
Location: TBD
State Solo and Ensemble
Spring Concert
UHS Auditorium
TBA
Away Games- 4-10:30pm
Home Games 5:30-10:30pm
September 26th
October 4th
October 23rd
October 24th
October 30th
Maybe Nov. 7th
December 11th
February 3rd
February 11th
February 13th-14th
February 27th-March 1st
February 23rd
March 3rd-5th
Late March
May 20th
Spring Trip (March)
Location: Deltona HS
9am-10pm; Leesburg HS
8am-5pm; UHS
All Day
7pm
9am-10pm
7pm
Times: TBA
Times: TBA
Times: TBA
Times: TBA
7pm
Times: TBA
7pm
TBA
Mid April
Lakeside Jazz
TBA
Early May
Leadership Audition
TBA
Mid April
State Concert MPA
TBA
Mid May
Band Banquet
TBA
Late May
Graduation
TBA
**Parades: We will do two parades every year, not including the homecoming parades.
Parades will be scheduled during the day on a weekend in December.**
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Fees and Payment Schedule
Band fees for the 2015-16 Fees:
Band: $350
Guard and Percussion: $350
Payment Schedule
June 15th at the first band camp
Instrument Rental Fee
Percussion Stick/Mallet Fee
And Instrument Rental
August 10th Band Camp
$200 will be due
$100 (only if playing a school instrument)
$100 (Percussion Only)
$150 due
Uniform Fees
Marching Uniform Fee
$50 Rental (All students must pay) DUE FIRST DAY
Concert Uniform Fee*
$50 Rental (All students must pay) DUE FIRST DAY
Color Guard Uniform Fee
$50 (All students must pay) DUE IN JUNE!!
**All other payment options are by request through the Band Director and Treasurer***
++++Your first payment guarantees you a spot in the show. Students will only be
included in the show if they have paid their first payment.++++
Discounts:
Sibling
$50
Summer Private Lesson Discount*
$50
*Lessons occurring over the summer are only lessons able to be applied to band fees Must
have one a week for the whole summer*
Other items required for freshmen. Due first day of school or time of
Order
Marching Shoes
Gloves
Band Polo/Hat
$30
$6
$20 or $10 (Optional)
Fundraisers***
There will be fundraisers all year. Students and parents will be encouraged to participate
in these fundraisers throughout the year. Profits from fundraisers go into the general
operating fund. Fundraising will allow us to meet the many financial obligations that are
part of sustaining our thriving music program.
***Students that have a financial hardship must meet with Mr. Martin and the booster
Treasurer to request the possibility of fundraising their band fees. Parents and
students are responsible for paying their fees and paying them on time.***
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
David C Martin
[email protected],
386.968.0013 Ext. 46298
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UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9th
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Option 1
(Regular)
English I
Option 2
(Honors)
English I Honors
Option 3
(Advanced Placement)
English I Honors
Option 4 (Academy+ or
Dual Enrollment**)
English I Honors
2
World History
World History Honors
AP Human Geography
AP Human Geography
3
Algebra I
Geometry Honors
Algebra II Honors
Algebra II Honors
4
Phy. Science
Phy. Science Honors
Phy. Science Honors
Phy. Science Honors
5
Band
Band
Band
Band
6
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
7
Elective
Elective
Elective
Acad. Elective/Spanish
Online
PE Waiver(.5 credit)
PE Waiver(.5 credit)
PE Waiver(.5 credit)
PE Waiver(.5 credit)
*Must participate in marching for two years for waiver. Must finish other PE class online.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Online
Option 1
English II
American History
Geometry
Biology
Band
Jazz Band/Ap Theory
Elective
Option 2
English II Honors
American History Honors
Algebra II Honors
Biology Honors
Band
Jazz Band/ Ap Theory
Elective
Option 3
Eng. II Honors
AP World His.
Pre Calculus Honors
Biology Honors
Band
Jazz Band/AP Theory
Spanish/Elective++
Option 4
UHS Class
UHS Class
Dual Enrollment**
Dual Enrollment**
Band
Jazz Band
UHS Elective or Dual
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Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
English 3
Elective
Algebra II
Chemistry
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band/Ap Theory
Spanish/Elective++
English 3 Honors
Elective
Pre Calculus Honors
Chemistry Honors
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band/ Ap Theory
Spanish/Elective++
AP Language
AP US History
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Chemistry
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band/AP Theory
SpanishII/Elective++
Dual Enrollment Course
Dual Enrollment Course
Dual Enrollment Course
Dual Enrollment Course
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band
UHS Elective or Dual
Option 1
English 4
Gov. /Econ
Pre Calculus
Elective
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band HONORS
Spanish II/Elective++
Option 2
English 4 Honors
Gov./Econ Honors
Calculus/ AP Statistics
Elective
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band HONORS
Spanish II/Elective
Online
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Online
Option 3
AP Literature
AP Gov/Econ.
AP Statistics
AP Biology**
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band HONORS
AP Spanish++
Option 4
Dual Enrollment Course
Dual Enrollment Course
Dual Enrollment Course
Dual Enrollment Course
Band HONORS CREDIT
Jazz Band HONORS
UHS Elective or Dual
+++Online Classes through Florida Virtual School will not require a placeholder.+++
++ Two years of Foreign Languages is not a requirement to graduate High School but is required for admissions to a 4
year university and for Bright Future Scholarships.
** Must get Permission to start Dual enrollment in 10th grade. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (Unweighted)
**++ Must take 6 classes total between UHS and Daytona State but you may also take 7. The maximum number of
credit hours at Daytona State during a Semester is 15 hours. (AA degree is 60 credit hours)
+ Academy option can be used in any option but student must have at least one Academy class all year to say in.
++++This is a guide!! Please see a guidance counselor for help with your schedule!!!++++
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