2016-2017
AMELIA High School
Rhythm in Blue
!
Band Packet
&
Rehearsal/Performance
Schedule
Please post schedules in a place you will see them throughout the year!
Dear Amelia Band Members and Parents,
We are looking forward to another exciting and rewarding year with the Amelia High
School Band program. This packet contains very important information, mostly relating
to participation in marching band. At this time we need to collect an accurate count of
members who will be participating in the concert band program and marching band. It
is very important that all band students in grades 7-11 complete the “status form”
found later in the packet and return it by Thursday, February 24. Please read this
packet carefully. It contains vital information pertaining to the 2016 Amelia Rhythm in
Blue Marching Band, including calendars, schedules, and payment information.
Special attention should be paid to the band camp calendar. It is being provided
early so you are able to schedule vacations and appointments around the camp
schedule.
The Amelia Rhythm in Blue Marching Band is a fun and rewarding activity, which has
been achieved through a high level of commitment and dedication of our marching
band members. By signing the attached agreement you will be expected to participate
in all scheduled marching band activities. Failure to do so would be extremely
disruptive to those present at rehearsals. Please fill out the appropriate forms (indicated
at the bottom of the Letter of Agreement page) and return it to Mrs. Schrameck by
Thursday, February 24.
The music staff has made the commitment to continue building a long-standing tradition
of excellence in the Amelia band program. We will have two exciting marching band
shows for the 2016 season and taking a trip to Cedar Point. We challenge every
member to take true ownership in this class organization. By working hard and working
together, we can make this an exceptionally rewarding experience for everyone
associated with our band.
Sincerely,
Aimee Schrameck
MARCHING BAND STAFF
Marching Band Director
Aimee Schrameck
Assistant Marching Band Director
TBD
Drumline Instructor
Scott Roether
Color Guard Instructor
Geneva Boyd
Contact Us At:
Aimee Schrameck
(513) 947-7443
[email protected]
Status Forms (required for all current band students)
DUE on Thursday, February 24th
Registration Forms (required for students participating in the 2016 marching band)
DUE on Monday, August 1st
Registration forms will be collected at the beginning of band camp.
1. Required Forms:
☐ Emergency Medical Authorization (EMA)
☐ Student Health History (SHH)
☐ Contact Information Sheet
☐ Student & Parent/Guardian Agreement
It is recommended that parents/guardians retain copies for future use. Forms will
remain on file for use with Amelia Band Program activities for the duration of the
academic year. If, at any time during the season, the status of a student changes, it
is the guardian’s responsibility to contact the director to update forms.
2. Recommended document:
☐ Copy of front and back of health insurance card
• be sure the student’s name is on the card or written on the copy
3. Other:
☐Parent Volunteer Sheet
☐Shoe Order Form
2016 Amelia Marching Band Calendar
*All dates listed below are mandatory*
** Guard and Drumline members may have occasional altered rehearsal times. **
May
27
Wednesday
MB Music Read-Through (all members)
2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
July
27
Wednesday
28-29
Thurs. – Fri.
Rookie Camp (1st year marchers/ leadership)
Leadership Lunch
Pre-Camp Music Rehearsal (all members)
9:00 AM –11:30AM
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
August
1–4
5
8 - 10
10
17
18
23
26
Mon. – Thurs.
Fri.
Mon. – Wed.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Friday
Band Camp
Band Camp
Band Camp
Parent Show
First Day of School
MB Rehearsal (every Thurs.)
MB Rehearsal (every Tues.)
Home Football Game vs. Mt. Healthy
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7:30 PM
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
7:00 PM (5:15 report)
September
10
Saturday
16
Friday
23
Friday
Miami Band Day?? (tentative date)
report TBA
Home Football Game vs. Batavia
7:00 PM (5:15 report)
Home Football Game vs. Bethel-Tate (homecoming) 7:00 PM (5:15 report)
Sept.-Oct.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
Oct. 7 - Oct. 8
Cedar Point Trip (possible dates #1)
Cedar Point Trip (possible dates #2)
October
14
Home Football Game vs. Norwood (senior night)
Friday
November
11
Friday
Veteran’s Day Parade
May 2017
23
Tuesday
29
Monday
2017 Music Read-Through Clinic/ Parade Practice
Memorial Day Parade
report TBA
WEEKLY REHEARSALS THROUGHOUT THE FOOTBALL SEASON WILL BE HELD:
TUESDAYS
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
and
THURSDAYS
7:00 PM (5:00 report)
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
TBA
Camp at a Glance Overview: As of 2/5/2016.
Wed.
7/27
ThursFri
7/28 7/29
Monday
8/3
Tuesday
8/4
Wednesd
_____
Day
9AM
8/5
Thursday
8/6
Friday
8/7
_____
Day
9AM
_____
Day
9AM
_____
Day
9AM
_____
Day
9AM
11:30AM
Section
lunch
11:30AM
Class
lunch
11:30AM
Mixed
lunch
12PM
DISMISS
ay
Mon Wed
8/10 8/12
8:30AM
band
check-in/
camp fee register
& forms
9-11:30A 9-11:30A
Rookie
Field
Camp
12-2PM
Leaders
Lunch
fundamentals/
field
be on the
field before
9AM!
lunch
lunch
bring a
bag lunch
bring a bag
lunch
11:30AM
Team
lunch
12:30PM
-3PM
sectional/
full band
rehearsal
12:30PM
3:30PM
12:30PM
3:30PM
12:30PM
3:30PM
12:30PM
3:30PM
3-5PM
field
rehearsal
3:30PM
3:30PM
3:30PM
3:30PM
5:30PM
5:00PM
5:00PM
5:00PM
6:30PM 8:00PM
Activities
6:00PM 8:00PM
Set drill
6:00PM 8:00PM
Set drill
6:00PM 8:00PM
Set drill
Music
Field
dinner
provided by
boosters
evening
events
5-9PM
Rehearsal
Every day...
• wear a hat and sunglasses
• apply sunscreen
• drink more water!
• students must remain on campus during lunch
*Report time is the time at which the student should be ON the field and READY.
List of items for band camp and rehearsals:
sunglasses
waterproof sunscreen
water-jugs (at all rehearsals)
hats
low-cut tennis shoes (No sandals or high-tops!)
drill book and pencil
change of clothes for bad weather
bag lunch (camp only)
instrument / equipment
music and flip folder
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Responsibility
1. Marching band fees are paid to Amelia High School unless otherwise instructed.
2. Payment to Amelia High School can be cash or check.
a. To ensure credit, the payment must be labeled with the student’s name (first/last)
b. Cash payment must be submitted in a labeled envelope
c. Checks must be labeled on the memo line and made out to: Amelia High School
d. All money should be sent to Jodie Thorpe in the Amelia High School Main Office
i. Amelia High School, 1351 Clough Pike, Batavia, OH 45102
3. Any member who enters the program and decides later to stop participating is still responsible
for all debts incurred for the program.
4. Financial hardships should be brought to the attention of Mrs. Schrameck for consideration of
financial help. All correspondence will be strictly confidential. No student should be denied the
ability to participate in band because of financial difficulties.
Please email [email protected]
Fees
Pay-to-Play Fee:
$250 (paid to Amelia High School as stated above)
Band Camp:
$100 (paid as cash or check to APAB)
The $100 band camp fee should be paid no later than August 1, 2016 (students must have this
fee paid in order to participate during band camp).
All fees MUST be in full by August 25, 2015 (or parents/guardians must have set up a payment
plan with Mrs. Schrameck & Jodie Thorpe) in order to march in football games.
You may consider the following payment schedule with three payments:
Marching Band Payment Schedule:
Payment #3 – due August 1, 2016
*must be paid to APAB by this date in order
to participate in band camp.
Clip this payment advice slip and send with check
Student Name ________________________
Phone Number ________________________
Amount Owed this Payment: $100 Band Camp Fee
Minus: Current Credit Balance _______________
Equals: Amount Paid this Payment____________
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Payment #2 – due July 1, 2016
*paid to Amelia High School
Student Name ________________________
Phone Number ________________________
Clip this payment advice slip and send with check
Amount Owed this Payment:
$125.00
Minus: Current Credit Balance _______________
Equals: Amount Paid this Payment____________
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Payment #1 – due June 1, 2016
*paid to Amelia High School
Student Name ________________________
Phone Number ________________________
Clip this payment advice slip and send with check
Amount Owed this Payment:
$125.00
Minus: Current Credit Balance _______________
Equals: Amount Paid this Payment____________
2016 Rhythm In Blue Parent Volunteer Sheet
We need your help!
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Any amount of time you can give to the Band is
valuable and appreciated. In addition, it is a great way to get to know the students and other parents!
Please check below where you might have a desire to help out. For a description of committees, please
see the next page in the packet.
Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________________________
Student’s Name: ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
*Please check all areas you are interested in helping with (must check at least one).
_____ Chaperone for traveling events
_____ Uniform Fittings (band camp week)
_____ Uniform Alterations (band camp week)
_____ Uniform Distribution (game nights/event days)
_____ Band Camp Registration (mornings at band camp)
_____ Band Camp Dinner Service (approx. 4:30PM-6PM)
_____ Band Camp Activities Chaperone (Monday 6PM-8PM)
_____ 3rd Quarter Crew (home football games)
_____ Equipment Manager/ Driver (event days)
_____ Photography Committee
_____ Fundraising
_____ Membership Committee
_____ Communications Committee
_____ Awards Banquet Committee
_____ Misc./Other (when available/ as needed)
*I am willing to chair the following committee ___________________________
*Please consider joining the Amelia Performing Arts Boosters to help support your students
and the performing arts at Amelia. The yearly membership fee is $25. Meetings are held the 2nd
Tuesday of every month at 7:00PM in the high school band room.
CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET
STUDENT INFORMATION:
LAST NAME: _________________________ FIRST NAME: _______________________
INSTRUMENT: _______________________
GRADE: __________
T-Shirt size (men’s sizing- circle one)
S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
*All members will receive a show shirt, which is included in the fee
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION:
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S): ____________________________________________
PHONE (1*): _______________________
PHONE (2): _______________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL (1*): ____________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL (2): ____________________________________________
(1*) preferred method of communication
(2) secondary method of communication
Would you like to be added to the email list to receive information about scheduling or other
important information provided to the band. This will strictly be used by the band director or
booster president to send out information given to the students in an attempt to keep parents
as informed as possible.
YES add my preferred email to the email list: _______
NO, do not add my preferred email to the email list: _______
2016 AMELIA HIGH SCHOOL
MARCHING BAND
Student & Parent/Guardian Agreement
Student Last Name: ______________
First Name: ______________
Policy Agreement
I have read and understood the 2016 Marching Band Packet. In addition, I have
read and understand the requirements and the expectations of the students. I
understand that all part assignments and positions are subject to change for the
benefit of the band and the individual. I will abide by the regulations therein.
Should I have any questions or concerns, I will contact Mrs. Schrameck
immediately for clarification.
_________
(Date)
______________________________ ______________________________
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
(Student Signature)
______________________________ ______________________________
(Parent/Guardian - Print)
(Student Name - Print)
Amelia Band Program
Student Status Form
Please Check One Option:
I plan to participate in BOTH Concert Band and Marching Band during the 2016-17
school year. (Please fill out the Letter of Agreement on the next page and carefully
follow the instructions at the bottom.)
I plan to participate in Concert Band during the 2016-17 school year, but
do NOT plan to participate in Marching Band.
I am an upperclassman enrolled in the IB program- I want to participate in Marching
Band and/or Concert Band during the 2016-17 school year, but may have class
conflicts with Concert Band.
I am not a Concert Band member, but plan to participate in the 2016 fall colorguard.
(Please fill out the Letter of Agreement on the next page and carefully follow the
instructions at the bottom.)
I do not plan to participate in the band program in any capacity during the 2015-16
school year.
Student Name ____________________________________________
Student Signature _________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________
This form must be returned to Mrs. Schrameck by
Thursday, February 24.