PATRIOT BAND 2017-2018 - PATRIOT BAND BOOSTER PARENT GUIDE East View Patriot Band Boosters 2017
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2017-2018
PATRIOT BAND
PATRIOT BAND BOOSTER
PARENT GUIDE
© East View Patriot Band Boosters 2017
Welcome to the East View Patriot Band Program! The Patriot Band Boosters are excited to
welcome you to the Patriot Band family. The Boosters have been working diligently to find
ways to bring new, incoming parents up to speed quickly. The purpose of this guide is to
hopefully answer any questions you may already have, or prompt questions you didn’t know
to ask.
WHO ARE THE EVPB BOOSTERS?
The most obvious question you may have is who or what are the EVPB Boosters. The booster
program is comprised of current band parents and family. There are no special requirements
to become a member of the EVPB Boosters. You are already a member! Our purpose is to
support the band program and its directors as best we can through fundraising and providing
manpower for football games, contests, trips, and events. The Boosters are led by an
executive board comprised of band parents and the directors.
The Boosters have an open general membership meeting every month. All are welcomed to
attend. At each meeting, committee reports are read and a financial report is given. Booster
meetings are a great way to keep in touch with all of the background work being done to keep
the program running.
We highly encourage your participation. Please reach out to us at any time if you need help
or want to help. We will always find a place for you!
IMPORTANT THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE CARE OF
Sports Physical
A sports physical is REQUIRED to participate in marching band. GISD has moved their
physical packet online and can be found at:
http://www.georgetownisd.org/Domain/515
In order for your physical to count toward the 2017-2018 school year, it must be taken AFTER
May 1, 2017. The evaluation form that your physician needs to fill out is located at the link
provided above. MAKE SURE THE WATERMARK ON THE FORM STATES 2017-2018.
Page 1 of 9GISD Background Check
All volunteers MUST complete a GISD background check. If you plan on volunteering with
the band program in any capacity, you must have a background check on file.
Make plans to fill out a GISD background check AFTER August 1, 2017. If you complete the
check before August 1st, it will not count for the 2017-2018 school year.
The Boosters request that you take care of your background check as early in August as you
can. The check can take up to 10 days to process, so the earlier you get the request in, the
better.
GISD has detailed instructions on how to use the Skyward FastTrack system. You can find
all the information you need regarding background checks
at: http://www.georgetownisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=5683
Band Fees and Payment Plans
We encourage you to speak with a band director before withdrawing your child from the
program based on the band fees. The directors will work with you to set up a payment plan.
NO STUDENT WILL BE DENIED PARTICIPATION DUE TO BAND FEES. The Boosters do
not handle student accounts, therefore, if you have a question about band fees, payment
plans, or individual student accounts, please reach out to the directors.
GOOGLE CALENDAR
Beginning this year, the band will be using Google Calendar. The band calendar will be
viewable on the band’s website at www.evband.org on the “Calendar” tab.
You can also access the calendar from any browser by using this
link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=eastviewband%40gmail.com&ctz=A
merica/Chicago
Page 2 of 9In addition, you can add/view the band calendar from your existing Google Calendar. Here
are the steps to add/view from your existing Google Calendar:
1. Find “Other calendars”.
2. Click on the drop down and select “Add by URL”.
3. On the “Add by URL” screen, enter the link below and “Add Calendar”.
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/eastviewband%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
Once you have added the band calendar to your existing Google Calendar, you should be
able to sync the band calendar with your mobile/wireless devices through the Google
Calendar app. We encourage you to find an appropriate tutorial for your device. Use the
following link if needed:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/eastviewband%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
Page 3 of 9FUNDRAISERS
Fall Mattress Fundraiser
The Fall Mattress Fundraiser will be returning for the 2017-2018 school year, tentatively
scheduled for August 27th. Please keep an eye on the Google calendar and for e-mail
announcements with fundraiser details!
World’s Finest Chocolate
This fall, the Boosters will sell World’s Finest Chocolate. Please keep an eye on the Charms
calendar and for e-mail announcements with fundraiser details!
Spring Mulch
In the spring, your child will be asked to participate in mulch sales. We ask that your child sell
to friends and family and any connections you may have. If you are interested in becoming
part of this dynamic crew, please contact La Shell Bartholow at evpbpresident@gmail.com.
UNIFORM CARE
During summer band, your child will be fitted for marching and concert uniforms. On occasion,
you will be asked to launder the uniforms. It is imperative that you follow the laundering
instructions provided at the time of the washing request. Uniforms are very expensive and we
need to preserve them for as long as possible.
Page 4 of 9WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
EVPB Executive Board
If you have a general question about the Boosters or its related events, please do not
hesitate to contact any of the board members below:
President La Shell Bartholow evpbpresident@gmail.com
Vice-President Stacy Nett nett.stacy@gmail.com
Treasurer Jennifer Swope rknmom@gmail.com
Secretary Becky Hesson-Smith beckyhs82@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator Connie Solis connie.solis@tasb.org
GPAA Representative Elizabeth Moorhead jesacm@earthlink.net
Directors
If you have questions or issues directly related to your child, please reach out to one of the
directors below:
Director of Bands Jesus Torres torresj4@georgetownisd.org
Associate Director of Bands Matthew Morey moreym@georgetownisd.org
Associate Director of Bands
Spencer Garretson garretsons@georgetownisd.org
And Director of Percussion
Director of Color Guard Heather Lamantia lamantiah@georgetownisd.org
Page 5 of 9A YEAR AT A GLANCE
MARCHING SEASON
Spring Band Camp
The first step into the East View Patriot Band is the Spring Band Camp. This year’s spring
camp will be held on the following days:
June 1, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 3, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
There will be a spring band camp performance immediately following the June 3rd camp from
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Summer Band Camp
Your child will be expected to participate in summer band rehearsals. These rehearsals are
necessary to teach your child marching fundamentals and to begin working on the fall
marching show. You will be amazed at how much your child will learn and how fast it all starts
coming together.
If you have general questions regarding summer band, please feel free to contact your section
mentor for guidance. For student-specific needs such as attendance issues, equipment
issues, etc., please contact a director.
After-School Rehearsals
Your child will have after-school marching rehearsals during the fall. The complete schedule
is posted on the band calendar. These rehearsals are a mandatory part of marching band. If
you have conflicts, you will need to discuss those with the director.
Music Memorization and Pass-Offs
Your child will have to memorize quite a bit of music. In addition, your child will have to pass-
off their music. If you want more information about this subject, please contact a director.
Page 6 of 9Football Games
The band hits the ground running. The first football game is usually the first or second week
of school. The Boosters provide assistance through manpower. Each game requires parental
assistance to chaperone the buses, assist the percussion section (pit crew), place props and
drum major stands (prop crew) and of course, cheer for the band at halftime!
Marching Contests
The month of October is the competitive season. Most marching contests will take place on
Saturdays during the month of October. Chaperones, pit crew, and prop crew are needed for
each contest. Make plans to keep your child’s schedule open every Saturday in October. If
you have conflicts, please discuss those with a director at the appropriate time. Below are the
tentative dates for our contest season:
CONTEST DATE
Bands of America September 23, 2017
Vista Ridge Marching Festival October 7, 2017
U.I.L. Region Marching Competition October 21, 2017
U.I.L. Area Marching Competition October 28, 2017
Georgetown Christmas Stroll Parade
The Patriot Band makes its annual appearance at the Christmas Stroll Parade. Be prepared
to spread some holiday cheer!
TMEA All-State/All-Region Auditions
During the fall, your child will be given All-State audition etudes. If your child is interested in
auditioning for All-Region band, they will need to work on these etudes during marching
season.
East View High School is the hosting site for All-Region auditions. If we remain the hosting
school for the 2017-2018 school year, the Boosters usually provide a hospitality area for the
judges and concessions for the students.
Page 7 of 9CONCERT SEASON
FALL SEMESTER
Veterans’ Day Concert
The Wind Ensemble participates in the annual Veterans’ Day Concert. It is always a moving
tribute to our nation’s veterans.
Holiday Concert
All EVPB performing groups will be showcased at the annual holiday concert.
SPRING SEMESTER
Indoor Drumline
The East View Indoor Drumline had a very successful 2017-2018 season placing 6th in their
class at the state championships. Auditions are open to all students.
Winter Guard
The East View Winter Guard also had a very successful season. The Guard placed 3rd in their
class at the West TCGC Championships. If your child is interested in participating, auditions
for this group are open to all students.
Collaborative Performances with the EVHS Fine Arts
Every year, the fine arts department combines forces to perform a musical, Veterans Day
performances and full orchestra. Look for these dates on the calendar for performance and
audition opportunities.
UIL Solo & Ensemble
This event is open to all students willing to memorize a solo piece with the intent to advance
to the state-level competition. Students will have to audition with a director before being
allowed to participate.
Page 8 of 9Pre-UIL Concert
Each band will debut their UIL selections in a mock performance in preparation for UIL
competition.
UIL Concert and Sight Reading
Each band will perform their UIL selections before an adjudication panel. Their performance
will be scored and given a rating. Each band will also be required to perform a sight reading
piece which will also be scored.
Red Poppy Festival
The band marches yearly at the Red Poppy Festival. In addition, the Jazz Band typically
performs a set on one of the stages.
GISD Solo and Ensemble Festival
East View and Georgetown students will participate in a local solo and ensemble festival. This
festival will allow students to gain experience in solo playing. Outstanding Soloists are
selected from this event to perform in a recital at the end of the year.
End-of-Year Banquet
In May, the Boosters host an end-of-year banquet. If you’re interested in assisting the
Boosters plan the banquet, contact the Booster President to get involved early!
CONCLUSION
We are excited to welcome you to the East View Patriot Band family. Never hesitate to contact
any of the executive booster members or the directors. We are all here to help you transition
into high school band and make it a positive experience that you and your child will cherish.
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