Paint Branch High School
2016 Marching Band
Join us FOR ANOTHER GREAT
SEASON!
 Brass
 Woodwinds
 Drumline
 Colorguard
May 6, 2016
Dear Students & Parents,
Get ready for another AMAZING season with the Paint Branch Marching Band! The Marching
Band is the most active, energetic and visible music group at Paint Branch. We perform at
football games, parades, and competitions throughout the fall season. Join us and become a
member of this fun, exciting and growing ensemble!
At this time you need to reserve your spot with the 2016 Marching Panthers. By registering, you
are committing yourself for the entire Fall 2016 season. Please complete the attached forms and
return them with your deposit of $100 by Friday, May 27th. This deposit reserves your spot
on the field for our halftime show. It also covers many costs associated with the marching
season - competition fees, transportation, staff stipends, and uniform maintenance. There is an
additional one-time fee for students who need marching shoes, gloves, and t-shirt. If you need
financial assistance for any item, contact Mr. Kirchhoff for scholarship information.
NO STUDENT WILL BE DENIED PARTICIPATION FOR FINANCIAL REASONS!
Please make all checks and money orders payable to PBHS Music Boosters.
Deliver or mail your payment to:
Paint Branch High School
ATTN: Sean Kirchhoff
14121 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Our annual Marching Band “Boot Camp” will be held on June 7th & 8th at Paint Branch HS.
These rehearsals are STRONGLY recommended for all marchers to learn music and marching
techniques before the summer begins.
Summer Marching Band Camp will begin on Monday, August 15th at 9:00 a.m. The Band
Camp schedule is attached to this letter. Attendance at these rehearsals is mandatory in order to
learn your music and marching drill for the season. You will find a tentative schedule for the
entire season attached to this packet. A finalized schedule will be distributed at band camp.
We look forward to having you join us for the 2016 season! If you have any questions, please
contact me at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Sean Kirchhoff
Instrumental Music Director
Paint Branch High School
[email protected]
301.388.9935 (music office)
June 7th & 8th “Boot Camp” Rehearsals - 3:30 – 5:30
All members of the 2016 Marching Band should plan to attend two afternoon rehearsals on June
7th & 8th. Students will learn music for the fall season’s halftime shows, fundamental marching
techniques, and experience the energy and excitement of the marching band family. These
rehearsals are STRONGLY recommended to set us up for success in the fall.
Students who wish to be on the Drumline and Colorguard MUST be at these rehearsals if they
plan to play a marching drum or perform with the Colorguard in the fall. Drumline auditions
may be held to assign a percussion instrument to each prospective member of the drumline.
The Boot Camp will be held in the Paint Branch Music Room (1115).
Enter at the front of the building and look for a Marching Band Member to lead you to our room!
Summer Band Camp Schedule
Band Camp begins on Monday, August 15th and runs Monday through Friday for two weeks.
ALL Band Camp rehearsals will be held at Paint Branch HS, and will begin in room 1115.
Students must attend marching band camp to ensure a successful season.
Week 1:
Monday, August 15th through Friday, August 19th
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Week 2:
Monday, August 22nd
Tuesday, August 23rd
Wednesday, August 24th
Thursday, August 25th
Friday, August 26th
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
PARENT MEETING @ 6:30 P.M.
3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
7:45 a.m. - Performance for Freshman Orientation
3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. then POOL PARTY
There will be a lunch break each day during Week 1 from 12:30 - 1:30. Students may not
leave campus, but parents may drop off a lunch for their child.
There will be a performance for family and friends, and a pool & pizza party in the evening on
Friday, August 26th. Details will be announced at band camp.
Rehearsal Schedule for 2016-2017 School Year
Rehearsals during the school year will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. All
rehearsals are mandatory. If you play a fall sport and are worried about a possible conflict,
contact Mr. Kirchhoff ASAP to see if you may still participate in the marching band.
Football Games
The band performs pre-game and halftime shows at home games, and plays in the stands at away
games. All HOME games and TWO AWAY GAMES are mandatory. Additional games will
only be required if the team makes it to the MD State Playoffs.
When the football team has a home game, the band will rehearse that day immediately after
school. This is a “dress rehearsal” for that day’s game. All game-day rehearsals must be
attended in order to perform at that game.
Competitions
The marching band will participate in 3-4 competitions during the 2016 season. Competitions are
held on Saturdays, and take most of the day due to rehearsal, travel time, our performance, and
the awards ceremony. PLEASE leave your entire day free on competition days.
Detailed schedules for each competition will be published 10-14 days in advance of each
competition. Competitions are a GREAT experience for our marchers, and we look forward to
building on the success of our band’s awesome 2016 season!
Marching Band Social Activities – DCI Shows
Drum Corps International (DCI) competitions feature the best Marching Bands in the world, all
made up of young men and women between 14-21 years old. They compete around the country
throughout the summer. We have two opportunities in our area this year:
Tuesday, August 2nd – 7:30 p.m. - Drum Corps Show at the US Naval Academy. This show
features several of the top Drum Corps! There is an option to participate in daytime workshops
alongside the Cadets and Cadets2 from 10:00-5:00 on this date. More details to come soon.
Thursday, August 11th – 6:30 p.m. - BIG, LOUD & LIVE 13 – DCI Quarterfinals broadcast
LIVE into local movie theaters on the big screen. This is an awesome event that will last about 4
hours. Check www.dci.org/cinema for time and locations later this summer. Paint Branch
marching band staff and section leaders plan to attend the show at the Columbia AMC 14
Theater. Tickets usually cost about $17 for this 5-hour marching event. Feel free to join us!
Websites & Email Updates
Follow us on Twitter @pbhs_music
Join the Facebook Group! Search for “PBHS Instrumental Music Program”
Parents – Join our Music Boosters! Stay up to date on all music activites. Go to
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/PB_InstrumentalMusicBoosters/
Paint Branch Marching Band Schedule
Fall 2016
(All rehearsals & BOLDED performances are required)
Regular After School Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays – after school – 3:00 – 5:30
Wednesdays - 2:30 – 4:00 music rehearsal (ONLY 9/6, 9/13, & 9/27)
Every HOME Game - Bring your uniform to school for home games on school days.
There will not be time to go home after school!
Dinner will be available before each home game from 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Football Schedule
Friday, September 2nd
Friday, September 9th
Friday, September 16th
Friday, September 30th
Friday, October 14th
Friday, October 21st
Friday, November 4th
HOME vs Whitman @ 6:30 p.m.
Away at Blake @ 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs Gaithersburg @ 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs Blair @ 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs Springbrook @ 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs Sherwood @ 6:30 p.m.
Away at Quince Orchard @ 6:30 p.m.
Parade Schedule
Saturday, September 24th – Burtonsville Day Parade @ 10:00 a.m.
Report @ 2:30
Report @ 4:30
Report @ 2:30
Report @ 2:30
Report @ 2:30
Report @ 2:30
Report @ 4:30
Meet at PBHS @ 9:00 am
Competition Schedule (tentative)
Saturday, October 8th
Saturday, October 15th
Saturday, October 29th
Saturday, November 5th
US Bands Competition @ PBHS
Report @ 12:00 pm
US Bands Competition @ Reservoir HS
Report @ 12:00 pm
MD State Competition @ Towson Univeristy
Report @ 8:00 am
Regional Championships @ UMD (College Park) Report @ 8:00 am
Uniform
Home Games – marching band jacket, pants, gloves, shako, marching shoes, black socks
Away Games – black band t-shirt, jeans or shorts, sneakers
Paint Branch Marching Panthers
2016 Contract & Registration Form
Student Name ___________________________________ Instrument ____________________
Grade (2016-2017 school year) _______ T-Shirt size (S - XXL) _______ Shoe Size ________
Student Cell: ___________________________ Parent Phone: ___________________________
STUDENT email address (1 character per box, please):
PARENT email address (1 character per box, please):
By signing below, we fully commit to the marching band for the entire 2016 marching season.
The student member will attend all rehearsals, football games, parades and competitions.
Student Signature ___________________________________________ Date_________
Parent Signature ____________________________________________ Date_________
Please enclose your deposit of $100 by May 27th.
The deposit reserves your spot for the fall season, and is non-refundable.
It covers transportation, staff, equipment & competition costs.
Please make checks payable to PBHS Music Boosters
All remaining fees must be paid by the beginning of marching band camp on August 15th.
These fees cover the following items. Some may not apply to all students.
All students must have marching shoes, gloves, and the band T-Shirt!
Transportation, Staff & Competition Fees (deposit)
Marching Shoes
Marching Gloves
Band T-Shirt
Percussion Fee (drum sticks, mallets, equipment usage)
Color Guard Fee (uniform, silks, equipment usage)
$100.00 (due by May 27th)
$33.00
$5.00 (Color Guard - $10)
$12.00
$20.00
$15.00
If your child needs all of the above items for marching band, these are the total amounts owed:
Brass/Woodwind Marching Member - $150
Drumline & Colorguard Members - $170
If your financial situation makes it difficult to make the above payments, please contact Mr.
Kirchhoff. No student will be denied participation in marching band for financial reasons!
Paint Branch High School
Health History 2016-2017
CONFIDENTIAL
Please print.
Student’s Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth _____________________
Gender (check one)
Male ____
Female ____
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
State ___________
Zip Code ____________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN Contact Information (only fill out both if address/phone numbers are different)
Mother/Female Guardian’s Name ________________________________________________________________
Address (if different than above)
________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
State ___________
Home Phone # ________________________________
Zip Code ____________________
Cell Phone # ________________________________
Father/Male Guardian’s Name
________________________________________________________________
Address (if different than above)
________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
State ___________
Home Phone # ________________________________
Zip Code ____________________
Cell Phone # ________________________________
Health History (check all that apply)
____ Asthma
____ Ear Infections
____ Heart Disease
____ Diabetes
____ Epilepsy
____ Other
Please provide specific information as needed: _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Allergies (check all that apply)
____ Animal
____ Insect Stings
____ Pollen
____ Food
____ Medicine/Drugs
____ Other
Please provide specific information as needed: _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Health Conditions (check all that apply)
____ Emotional Disturbance
____ Fainting
____ Hearing Impairment
____ Special Diet
____ Motion Sickness
____ Other
____ Wears Glasses/Contacts
____ Nosebleeds
Please provide specific information as needed: _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Paint Branch High School
Health History 2016-2017
CONFIDENTIAL
Does your child have a condition requiring regular medication?
___ Yes ___ No
Is there any restriction on your child’s activities?
___ Yes ___ No
If you answered “yes” to either of the above questions, please provide more information that may be helpful.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
I am the parent/guardian of __________________________________. Should a medical emergency arise during my
child’s participation in a PBHS Marching Band activity, I understand that reasonable efforts will be made to contact
me or my designated alternate at the phone numbers listed below. If it is believed my child’s life or health may be
adversely affected by the delay that an attempt to contact me or my alternate would cause, I consent to:
1. The administration of medical treatment and/or surgical procedures deemed necessary by the medical
doctor and/or the medical facility identified below or chosen by the adult in charged; and
2. The immediate administration of life-saving measures deemed necessary under the circumstances.
Health Insurance Information
Insurance Company _____________________________________________________________________________
Policy Holder’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Policy Number ____________________________ ____________________________________________________
If I cannot be reached in the event of an emergency, the following person is authorized to act in my behalf.
Designated Alternate
_____________________________________________________________________
Relationship to student
_____________________________________________________________________
Home Phone # ________________________________
Cell Phone # ______________________________
Preferred Medical Doctor/Facility ______________________________________________________________
Doctor’s Phone Number
__________________________
___________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
__________________
Date