The sign up for the New York trip is now open! Parents or Guardians should be the people responsible for filling out the form. Please read the information on the form and from our website.
Chaperones – There is a chaperone interest form available. Signing up on the form does not guarantee a slot however. Some of the chaperone numbers will be dependent on the amount of students and seats available. We should have a clearer picture in the next few weeks.
Tomorrow (9-19) will be our Marching Band Tech Night.This will be some of the only time we have to work in the stadium as we prepare for Marching Festival.The rehearsal is from 6:30-9:00 but we will wrap up on the field about 8:45 so everyone can be packed up by 9:00. If you are a student-athlete and have a game, please let Mr. VanStrien know. You will not be deducted points for playing in a game.
These are some of the things we will cover:
Block C for Pregame – This works best on the stadium field
Moving props in and out of formation
Setting the Monopoly prop and its function on the field
Memorization and Sectional Work
Feedback from an adjudicator on the show
Using Backfield speakers to work on staying in step
Learning to project sound to the press box
And of course, adjusting to the bigger field and playing under the lights
Attached to this email are the documents from Bennett Travel outlining the New York Trip that was discussed last night. We will begin registration next week Wednesday, September 21st.
If you were not able to attend the meeting, there is a YouTube video you can watch here.
With our first game successfully under our belt, we are turning our focus to Band Day this week! The information presented below is a repeat of previous emails but put all together for your convenience. We have extended ordering lunch from Firehouse until Monday (Sept 12th) until 4:00pm. The $10 box lunch payment should be turned in no later than Wednesday (Sept 14th).
Band Day – General Information
Band Day – Band Day is an event that for many years we have done as a tradition in Coopersville. It is hosted at Central Michigan University during one of their football games. Our band will perform during halftime with the Marching Chips along with numerous other high school bands.It is a fantastic experience for our students! Students will have the opportunity to work with the CMU sections and rehearse with the University Band Directors. We also understand that we will have some student-athletes that have games on this day. They will not miss their games and we will work with them if there are opportunities to do both.
Saturday, September 17th – CMU Band Day
5:00 am Band Room Open – Get Uniform, Instrument and Supplies
Be sure to wear something your uniform can go over and we will wear our black band shirts for rehearsal
5:30 am Bus Departure (Strict Departure Time)
7:15 am Arrive at Central Michigan University
7:30 am Rehearsal begins with CMU Band and combined high school bands
8:15 am Sectional with CMU Leadership
10:15 am Lunch – If you ordered Firehouse it will be delivered, otherwise plan on bringing your own lunch with you