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Band Parent Preview PerformanceOn Thursday, August 7th we will hold the parent preview at 6:30 PM in the Stadium. Band members willwear their “Show Shirt” with khaki shorts for the performance. An Ice Cream Social will follow theband’s performance. Please plan to attend the performance to see the results of your child’s hardwork.Cardinal Baseball TicketsBand Camp will end with the band performing the Star Spangled Banner at the Cardinal game onFriday night, August 15th. Included in your band fee, each band student will receive 1 tickets to thegame. NEW THIS YEAR – EVERYONE MUST PURCHASE A TICKET TO THE GAME FROMBANDBACKERS (OTHER THAN THE STUDENT). We have a limited number of tickets for the game.You can order additional tickets to the game for 20.00 each. Pre-orders, along with payment willbegin on May 14th Final orders must be submitted with your paperwork for marching band on the firstday of Band Camp. However, any orders after May 14th are subject to ticket availability. No additionalorders will be accepted after the first day of band camp. See Cardinal Ticket Order form in Section8.Mr. Linn will “hold” all band students’ tickets and distribute to the kids on the bus to the game. Allpurchased tickets will be distributed at the Parent preview on August 7th.Team Building ActivitiesPool Party – On Monday, July 28, 2014, the PNBB will host an optional pool party at Robinwood WestPool, 12556 Merrick (off Ross Road) from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. PNBB will provide a light dinner. Weask for parents to provide chips, side dishes and desserts. Students must arrange own transportation.Bowling Party – On Friday, August 1, 2014, the PNBB will host an optional bowling party at BrunswickZone, 176 Four Seasons Shopping Center from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Cost will be 10.00 for 2 gamesof bowling, 2 slices of pizza and drink. Students must arrange own transportation.CommunicationsCommunications throughout the band season will take place several different ways. By offering allthese types of communication, we are hoping that information will get to everyone. It is recommendedthat you sign up for several methods of communication.Newsletter – the Communication Secretary will send out newsletters via e-mail during marching bandseason containing important information regarding upcoming practices and events. The newsletter willalso be posted on FaceBook and on the band website. www.PNHBand.com.FaceBook – Search for the Parkway North Marching Band page on FaceBook. This is a closed groupso after you request to be friends, the site administrator will accept your request.Remind 101- We would like everyone to sign up for a district approved texting system. We will send outtexts with important information and schedule updates. The new system is Remind101. Please text:@pnhband to 573-397-7518. Numbers will not be sold and kept confidential by the Remind101 app.This is the best way to get quick information out to everyone at once. It comes to your phone!Page 6

WWW.PNHBand.com – Newsletters and other important information will be posted on the website.Also, we will be posting photos of the band throughout the year. This is a great place for your friendsand family to keep up with what is going on with the Parkway North Band throughout the year.Band Camp General Information All practices are mandatory. Band Camp is only three weeks in duration; every day containslarge amounts of instruction and rehearsal. A day’s absence will have a significant impact onthe individual student’s contribution to the show and affects the entire band’s progress.Absence from a rehearsal due to work is not excused. Inform your employer well in advanceof all activities to avoid conflicts.If you do have a conflict that prevents you from attending a day of camp, please try to resolvethe conflict in favor of the Band Camp schedule. If you MUST miss a day, communicate theconflict to Mr. Linn or Mr. LaRose at the earliest possible date.Band Camp takes place rain or shine.BE ON TIME!! On time is defined as on the rehearsal field with yourinstrument/equipment.Wear comfortable tennis shoes and socks.Wear loose, light colored clothing. Knit athletic shorts and a light colored t-shirt arerecommended (No black shirts). LONG PANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.EAT AND KEEP HYDRATED!! It’s very difficult to withstand the heat on an emptystomach.Work hard and have fun! It will all be worth it once the competition season starts.What to Bring to Band Camp? Forms and Fees –o Registration Form – ALL MUST COMPLETEo Marching Shoe Order Form – ALL MUST COMPLETEo T-Shirt Form – ALL MUST COMPLETEo Cardinal Ticket Form (IF you did not pre-order tickets)o Athletic Participation Packet – ALL MUST COMPLETEo Band Fees – Make checks out to Parkway North Band Backers (PNBB). Payment canbe made via credit card or debit card using the debit/credit card form in this packet. Ifpaying by credit card, indicate student name and what the fees are allocated for.Payment also can be made via PayPal on the band web site. Indicate in memo sectionyour student’s name.! 300.00 Band Fee! 25.00 Marching Shoes, if ordered! 20.00 per additional Cardinal Ticket (ticket for student is provided), if ordered! 20.00 per additional T-Shirt (either Show or Purple spirit shirt), if orderedInsulated Water Jug – Required. Bring something that will stay cool all day long in the sun. Putyour full name on it with permanent marker.Lunch or dinner. There will be an hour break during full day or evening practices for a mealbreak. You may leave the school to get food. However, you MUST be back and ready to startpractice at the appropriate time. Some students elect to order food to be delivered. There willbe a “Snack Shack” during the meal breaks that your marcher can purchase light snacks andcold sport drinks.Music. All music must be memorized by then end Band Camp!PencilHatSunglassesSunscreen and Lip ProtectionPage 7

Instrument or FlagsInstrument accessories (reeds, valve oil, etc.)All marching students must provide their own lyre flip folder.A GOOD ATTITUDE. HARD WORK WILL PAY OFFAll students will be asked to provide either a case of water or bring “bags of individual snacks:. If youlast name begins with A – Q, please bring a case of water. If your last name begins with R – Z, pleasebring in “bags of individual snacks”. The snacks are used during third quarter of football games,competitions and other band related activities throughout the year.What is Provided to Student Marchers during Band Camp? Poker Chips – these are used by the student marchers to mark spots on the field duringrehearsals.Compact spiral notebook.Marching Drill Diagrams – these are used for instruction during rehearsals. Students will placereduced size photocopies of these diagrams in their personal notebooks for future reference.Instrumental sheet music.Show T-ShirtPurple Spirit T-ShirtBand Practices Once School StartsOnce the school year starts, rehearsals are held on “B” days and every Friday at 6:30 AM beforeschool. The first “B” day rehearsal will be on August 14th. These rehearsals end at 7:35 AM on “B”days unless otherwise announced. Band will have rehearsal every Tuesday night starting at 6:30 PMand ending 8:45 PM. First Band Tuesday rehearsal will be on August 19th. In addition, Percussionstudents will practice Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. First Thursday Percussion will be onAugust 21nd. Be sure to check the newsletters, FaceBook posts, and Remind 101 for updates.Students must be ready to start practicing at the scheduled start time. They are required to be at theirdesignated practice field or room with instruments or guard equipment in hand at the scheduled starttime. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for physical activity outdoors (tennis shoes, knit athleticshorts/pants, etc). The beginning of the season is very hot, and end of the season practices can bevery cold!Work or homework is not an excuse to miss practice. Unexcused absences will affect yourgrade once school starts. Students, it is your responsibility to give your employer your schedule inadvance of marching band season. Plan ahead to manage your homework. Time management is anecessary skill for any extra-curricular activity. In addition, please do not schedule routine dental andmedical check-ups during marching practice. Seniors: Don’t schedule your senior pictures duringmarching practice; it will be an unexcused absence.If you must miss a practice, please contact Mr. Linn or Mr. LaRose in advance. Any unexcusedabsences may affect your grade.Page 8

SECTION 3: UNIFORMS, CONCERT DRESS & SPIRIT WEARMarching UniformsThe band will provide the marching band uniform, which will include jacket, bibs, hat, plume, gloves,and gauntlets. The student will need to have black socks and marching shoes. If you are a returningband member, and your shoes are in “good” condition, you do not need to purchase new shoes. Allincoming freshmen (and new band students) will need to purchase (through the band) marching shoes.Make sure you know your shoe size before you come to band camp. Also, if you are a returningstudent, please make sure your shoes fit and are in good condition. See Marching Band ShoesOrder Form in Section 8.How to Wear your Uniform THE UNIFORM MUST BE WORN COMPLETLY AT ALL TIMES. Pants are worn above the waist with suspenders adjusted properly.o Pants cuffs should “break” at the top of the shoes. Do not let your pant cuff drag onthe ground. Keep your suspenders on your shoulders; don’t let your pants sag ordrag. Hats are to be worn forward with long hair neatly tucked up. Hats should be kept in the hat box when not being worn. No other hats may be worn with the uniform. When you leave the band room, car, etc., always be in full uniform At times you will be allowed to take gloves and hats off, do not lose them. Keep youruniform zipped at all times and sash attached with Velcro. This year’s Show Shirt must be worn under the uniform coat. No jeans or sweats are to beworn under the uniform. Most marchers wear shorts under the uniform. Wear solid colored black socks! There will be sock checks – so make sure you have themon! Keep your shoes polished. No jewelry that is visible may be worn. (No earrings of any kind.) Following every performance neatly hang up your uniform in the uniform bag provided. Theband will pay to have your uniform cleaned at the end of the season. You are responsible tohave your uniform cleaned if it necessary before then. Make sure you have all your uniform parts and that they are hung up in your uniform bag. You will be required to sign out and take financial responsibility for all parts of your uniform.Failure to wear, maintain and return your uniform (all parts) promptly will result in a gradereduction and/or replacement costs.In addition to the marching band uniform, each student will receive two T-Shirts. The “Show Shirt” is tobe worn at the parent preview with khaki shorts and under your marching band uniform for allperformances. The “Purple Band Shirt”, is to be worn to school on days with home football games andat basketball Pep Band performances. Additional Show Shirts and Purple Band Shirts can be orderedfor other family members. See T-Shirt Order Form in Section 8.Marching Band Uniforms must be returned after the end of the marching season. You will be notifiedwhen the uniforms are due back.Page 9

Concert DressBefore the winter concert, in early December, both the Symphonic and Concert Band will be required tohave the following attire: Women – Black Dress or Black Skirt with White Blouse. No color or prints. Black Shoes.Men – will be issued black tuxedo, including a black cummerbund. Men will be required topurchase a white tux shirt. These can be purchased at a tuxedo store. In addition, men will berequired to purchase cuff-links, button studs and black bow ties. These are also available at atuxedo store or can be purchased from Mr. Linn or Mr. LaRose.For the spring concert in May, students will need the following attire: Women -. Spring dress or skirt/top. Men – Dress slacks, sport coat and tieIf your student participates in Jazz Band, men will need black pants, black shirt and a black tie. Womenwill wear black dress or black skirt with white blouse. Jazz performances typically take place during thesecond semester of the school year.Spirit WearPlease support the Band by wearing Parkway North Marching Band Apparel at sporting events, bandcompetitions and other school activities. We are planning on placing three orders for these items. Thefirst order will be placed right after band camp, hoping to have the items delivered before the firstcompetition. The second order will be placed in mid-fall. This is a great time to order hoodies for thosecool fall morning rehearsals. The last order will be place in early November, so that the items will bedelivered before the holiday season. Please note that after the first order, there will be a minimumnumber of orders needed before a surcharge is placed on the individual item.Page 10

SECTION 4: FOOTBALL GAMES & BASKETBALL GAMESFootball GamesThe Marching Band performs pep band music in the stands during the 1st, 2nd,& 4th quarter of the game.During halftime, the band performs their competition show. After halftime, band parents serve snacksto the kids in the Band Room. We need numerous parent volunteers during football games. It’s alot of fun! Volunteer by signing the sign-up sheets or contact the chairperson listed in Section1.Guidelines Your attendance is required for warm up, pregame and during the game.Don’t forget we are at the game to entertain and support our team. The band stays until theend of each game.Stay focused on the game and CHEER!!!When it is time to play, be ready with your music and attention.Stay in your seat in sections.Your friends outside the band are not invited to sit with the band or in the aisles.Following half-time, you will have the 3rd quarter off for a soda, water and bathroom break. Wewill resume playing at the end of the 3rd quarter. Be in your seat and ready to play. Attendancewill be taken.Be in full uniform at all times.Following the game, make sure all equipment is put away, and take all of your uniform home.Make sure the band room is picked up and clean.Uniforms/instruments/equipment not stored or maintained properly will result in grade penalties.Poor participation on the field or the stands will also result in grade penalties.Make all hair, nail, etc appointments for homecoming after 4:00 PM. You will not be releasedearly for this. Make your appointments early so there will be no conflicts.Basketball GamesThe Viking Pep Band performs music in the stands during select basketball games. Most bandstudents are required to play at games before winter break and after winter break. Students should bein the band room 45 minutes before the game starting time. Details will be announced after theMarching Band Season.Page 11

SECTION 5: MARCHING BAND COMPETITIONS & PERFORMANCESBand competitions are the payoff for hard work during band camp and practices. The marching bandwill compete in 4 to 5 marching band competitions during the marching season.Band competitions are typically all day events from early morning through late evening. The day startswith rehearsal, loading all equipment, props, and instruments on trailers (under the direction of pit crewparents). Students travel by bus to the competition site. They then unload, practice, and perform theirshow in front of large crowds. After performing and reloading the trailers, students stay at thecompetition to watch other bands, and attend the awards ceremony. Some competitions involve tworounds of performances. Only the top bands make “finals” and perform their show a second time.Students then ride buses home and are expected to help unload the trailers at the end of the day.As of May, 2014, the Parkway North Marching Vikings will perform at the following:August 29Home Game5:00 PMSeptember 5Home Game5:00 PMSeptember 6Mozingo Percusion ContestTBASeptember 13Metro East CompetitionTBASeptember 19Pep Rally6:00 PMSeptember 20HomecomingParade and Game10:30September 26Home Game5:00 PMSeptember 27Lafayette CompetitionTBAOctober 11October 12Ozarko Competition Springfield, MOReturn from Ozarko CompetitionTBAOctober 1717Bands of America Jones DomeHome GameTBAOctober 18Greater St. Louis CompetitionLindenwood University.TBANovember 11Tentative Date for Band Banquet (North High)DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.Band and its activities—whether at school or on local or out-of-town trips—is an extension of school;therefore, ALL SCHOOL RULES APPLY 24 HOURS A DAY. REMEMBER -- YOU REPRESENTYOUR SCHOOL, YOUR DIRECTORS, YOUR PARENTS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY -- YOURSELF!Page 12

Parent Volunteers for CompetitionsOf course, we need many parent volunteers to make competition days successful (going to acompetition has been compared to taking a Broadway musical on the road)! Many of the volunteerjobs are similar to those needed at football games. Please note that parents and parent helpers willneed to provide their own transportation to and from the competitions, although we try to car pool asmuch as possible. Examples of competition specific volunteer jobs are: Drivers for Enclosed Trailer and Open Trailer – We are looking for parents who have trucksto pull the enclosed trailer and open trailer to the competition site, and back to Parkway North atthe end of the day. Please contact someone in the Pit Crew for specifics.Percussion Equipment-Pit Crew Helpers - Load percussion equipment onto carts and trailers.One person is needed to drive the gator, towing our trailer, on and off the competition field. Thepit crew is responsible to move percussion equipment into position before the show starts and toremove the equipment immediately after the show concludes. Time is of the essence – we donot want time penalties!Snacks –At competitions, set-up tables and organize food donations. Serve food, and helpclean up afterward. Pack up remaining food to be taken on the bus.Plumes: During warm-up at the competition site, place plumes in all marching hats. Removeplumes after performance and put away.Other Performances!!!!!!!!!!North Area Winter Band Concert with NEMSMasterworks Concert – selected students from all music groups perform serious compositionsNorth Musical – Band members can audition for positions in the pit orchestra for the dramadepartment production, if a musical is producedSolo/Ensemble Competitio

mlinn@pkwy.k12.mo.us (314) 415-5613 Andrew LaRose Assistant Director of Bands alarose@pkwy.k12.mo.us (314) 415-5624 Laura Glenn Color Guard Director lglenn@pkwy.k12.mo.us 415-7564 Band Backers Organization The Parkway North Viking Band has a very active, supportive pare