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1) Does my son or daughter need to be enrolled in a curricular band course in order to participate in marching band?
2) What is the total participation fee for marching band per year?
3) Are there payment options for Marching Band?
4) What is the deadline for fees to be paid?
5) Are band members required to participate in all fundraisers?
6) Should I have my son or daughter’s band uniform dry cleaned? How often?
7) What is the weekly “Blue Sheet?” (or How are we kept up to date on any schedule changes or confirmations?)
8) What should band members wear under their full uniforms?
9) Are band members allowed to eat on the bus to “away” functions?
10) What are the various ways a first-year parent can be involved in the program?
11) How often does the band perform at Disney World?
12) What is the estimated cost per band member for the Disney trip? What fundraising options exist for that?
13) How long does the official marching season run? Does the band participate in winter competitions?
14) What are the various ways a band member can earn points toward his or her varsity letter? Do band members have to earn points toward a letter each year?
1) Does my son or daughter need to be enrolled in a curricular band course in order to participate in marching band?
Yes, it is a policy of the Wayne Band Program that any student participating in Marching Band must be enrolled for a concert band course (Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, or Wind Ensemble) during the school day for both semesters
2) What is the total participation fee for marching band per year?
Participation fees for Band and Warriorettes are currently $85 and are paid at the Wayne Bursar’s office. Band Camp fees vary depending on the rate quoted by the university that we attend. Currently the rated for Band is $347 and the Warriorettes are $291. The difference in the fees is due to the paid staff members that assist the band during camp. The cost of the staff is shared by band members only. There is also a uniform rental fee and other uniform items that must be purchased. The cost varies due to the items that may or may not need to be purchased.
3) Are there payment options for Marching Band?
Please see your Director or Advisor, or the WMC President.
4) What is the deadline for fees to be paid?
The down payment for Band Camp is $100 and is due at registration which is generally held in late April or early May. The balance is then payable in two equal payments due on the first of June and the first of July. Students with an outstanding balance will not be permitted to attend Band Camp.
5) Are band members required to participate in all fundraisers?
Although students are not required to participate in fundraisers, it is strongly encouraged. The cost of Marching Band and Warrioretts can be quite costly and the fundraisers are a great way to defray some or all of those costs.
6) Should I have my son or daughter’s band uniform dry cleaned? How often?
Band uniforms are to be cleaned twice during the marching season and the cost of cleaning is included in your registration fee. We have a contract with a local dry cleaner who knows how to clean them properly and we will schedule dates for you to drop them off during the marching season. Look in the Drumbeat newsletter or on the Blue Sheet for more information.
7) What is the weekly “Blue Sheet?” (or How are we kept up to date on any schedule changes or confirmations?)
During the marching season the Band Directors hand out a weekly Blue Sheet to each of the students after the Tuesday evening practice. This document lists all of the information that the students need for the upcoming week such as information for the upcoming performances, report times, reminders, uniform requirements, and other important up-to-date information. Please make sure that they go home and that you see them each week. You may also view a copy that is published on our web page at .
8) What should band members wear under their full uniforms?
All winds (Except Tuba’s) should wear a their gray summer shirt. Percussion and Tuba’s should wear a plain black t-shirt with sleeves. You should wear soccer shorts or bike shorts under the uniform pants, or sweat pants if it’s cold. DO NOT wear jeans as the wear out the lining of the uniform pants.
9) Are band members allowed to eat on the bus to “away” functions?
Students should eat their meals before riding the bus to away events. Generally, students are allowed to take water or small snacks on the busses but the decision is up to the individual bus drivers and the students should ask their driver before opening any food or drink items.
10) What are the various ways a first-year parent can be involved in the program?
There are quite a number of opportunities for parents to become involved with the program. One of the biggest is to encourage your students to practice and give it their all during the season. Other opportunities include attending the Wayne Music Club general meetings each month to help shape the program, fundraisers, donating snacks for home games, chaperone for various events, uniform maintenance, props, to name just a few. We welcome and encourage everyone to participate in the support of the students.
11) How often does the band perform at Disney World?
Currently the directors and advisors schedule a Disney performance for the Band and Warriorettes every 4 years.
12) What is the estimated cost per band member for the Disney trip? What fundraising options exist for that?
The cost of the Disney trip varies from year to year depending on ticket prices, gas prices, and hotel costs. The trip in April 2008 was just over $800 per person.
13) How long does the official marching season run? Does the band participate in winter competitions?
The football season can last up to 15 weeks depending on the success of the football team. The Marching Band is required to march at all post-season games and all members will be required to attend. Students are required to attend all performances to receive credit for the completion of the season.
14) What are the various ways a band member can earn points toward his or her varsity letter? Do band members have to earn points toward a letter each year?
In order to receive an end-of-season award, each Marching Band member must accumulate 75 points during the Marching Band season (June through November) AND complete the entire season which includes any post-season games. Opportunities include Bingo Cleaning (20 points), Private lessons (5 points per lesson with instructors note), Fundraisers (Points awarded depend on the fundraiser), Soccer Pep Band (15 points), Powder Puff Football Game Pep Band (15 points).
If interested, parents may also assist in earning points for their student. Opportunities include Home Game Grill cook or server (5 points), Booster Center cleanings (5 points), and attendance at WMC meetings (5 points).
If students meet their yearly point requirements they are presented an award at the annual post season banquet. The awards are:
Freshman – Letter
Sophomore – Patch
Junior – Medal
Senior - Plaque
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