The Bronco Marching Band

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Friday Camp Reminders

Friday of Band Camp

We will have an informal performance of our show tomorrow (Friday) at 3:30 if you would like to watch what we’ve been up to all week! It will be on our practice field in back of the high school.

Reminder – If you have not paid your band fee yet we are still accepting tomorrow at camp. $50 for the band fee for the year, $10 if need a uniform tshirt. Cash, check and Paypal are all accepted. Please see coopersvillebands.org for more information. In the case of financial need we do provide solutions.

High School Band Camp Starts Tomorrow!

Band Camp Starts Tomorrow!

Band Camp starts tomorrow, and we can’t wait to get started!  

Schedule

  • August 1-5
  • 9:00-4:00

Here are a few last things to help Monday morning go smoothly.

Plan on meeting on our practice field behind the band room where you will check in at the check-in table.

  • Your section will be holding a sign directing you where to go
  • In the event of rain, we will start in the auditorium.   Your section will still have a sign on where to go

Items to bring with you:

  • Sunblock
  • Water Bottles (Water Bootles must be kept outside during rehearsals) – Please make sure your name is on it.
  • Sunglasses (optional)
  • Hat (optional)
  • Tennis Shoes (no sandals).  This is essential for good marching!
  • Instrument and Lyre
  • Pencil (Highlighters optional)
  • A great attitude that is ready to dive in and work together
  • Hawaiian Day Theme is Monday!

 

Highlights from Last Week!

The Leadership Team had two great days of training last week and is looking forward to showing you their ideas!

The Drumline had a fantastic pre-camp and is already playing our first three tunes!

 

Resources (Requires Student CAPS email address for access)

Audio and Video of the Monopoly Show

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ewoid-GvjZOf8CNl4jEI5nT1PcE6CYx3?usp=sharing

Print Files (Copies are printed for you at school)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14vGX6zpyz6L2PRgPHjaTCA1Id_9FlHev?usp=sharing

Roster and Part Assignments

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gPTIxUdWlO_YYujSTuhtJB3SZfbWfTmAwSGZ1NYyvMw/edit?usp=sharing

 

Re-post of Information from the July 26th Update Email

Uniforms

  • Fitting for both marching and concert uniforms
  • If you can not make your scheduled time communicate by texting Mrs. Sprague 616-502-1426
  • Bring both your marching shoes (if you have them) and your concert shoes! 

UNIFORM FITTING SCHEDULE Click here 

Marching Band Shoes

  • Order and pay through Orefice https://oreficeltd.itemorder.com/shop/product/25824572/
  • Store code – b2359
  • Deadline to order – Sunday, August 14 
  • Shoe orders will be delivered to the school before the first game! 

Band Fees (separate from shoes)

$10 – uniform black band t-shirt (freshmen and new members)

$50 – band fee 

  • PayPal is now available and open https://coopersvillebands.org/bandfee2022
  • Band boosters will also be collecting money in the mornings of camp
  • Please make checks out to “Coopersville Bronco Band Boosters” 
  • Families with more than 2 students in band will only be charged 1 fee of $100

Band Camp Theme Days

MONDAY: Hawaiian Day

TUESDAY: Holiday Day

 any holiday – examples –  Christmas earrings, 4th of July, Easter bunny ears etc.)

WEDNESDAY: “White” Lies  – will be explained in more detail at camp

The shirt does not have to be white – students can tape a sign to their shirt  

THURSDAY: Wacky Thursday

Mismatched fun socks, Crazy hair 

FRIDAY: Section Color Day

Flutes: Pink

Clarinets: Green

Trumpets: Blue

Trombones: Orange

Saxes/Mellos: Red

Tuba: White

Drumline: Black

Drum Majors: Purple

 

High School Marching Band Update – July 26th

Marching Band Update July 26, 2022

UNIFORMS

  • Fitting for BOTH Marching and Concert uniforms
  • If you cannot make your scheduled time communicate by texting Mrs. Sprague 616-502-1426
  • Bring BOTH your marching shoes (if you have them) and your concert shoes! 

UNIFORM FITTING SCHEDULE – Click here 

MARCHING BAND SHOES 

Store code – B2359

  • DEADLINE TO ORDER – Sunday, August 14 
  • Shoe orders will be delivered to the school before the first game! 

BAND FEES (separate from shoes)

$10 – Uniform Black Band T-shirt (Freshmen and new members)

$50 – Band Fee 

  • Paypal is now available and open https://coopersvillebands.org/bandfee2022
  • Band boosters will also be collecting money in the mornings of camp
  • Please make checks out to “Coopersville Bronco Band Boosters” 
  • Families with more than 2 students in band will only be charged 1 fee of $100

BAND CAMP THEME DAYS 

MONDAY: Hawaiian Day

TUESDAY: Holiday Day

 any holiday – examples –  Christmas earrings, 4th of July, Easter bunny ears etc.)

WEDNESDAY: “White” Lies  – will be explained in more detail at camp

Shirt does not have to be white – students can tape a sign to their shirt  

THURSDAY: Wacky Thursday

Mismatched fun socks, Crazy hair 

FRIDAY: Section Color Day
Flutes: Pink
Clarinets: Green
Trumpets: Blue
Trombones: Orange
Smellos: Red
Tuba: White
Drumline: Black
Drum Majors: Purple

High School Band Events Starting This Week!

Marching Band Activities for the Next Two Weeks

Week of July 25-28

Groups

Time

Monday

Drumline (No Pit)

10:00-2:00

Tuesday

Drumline (No Pit)

10:00-2:00

Tuesday

Leadership Team

9:00-12:00

Wednesday

Drumline (No Pit)

10:00-2:00

Thursday

Drumline (No Pit)

10:00-2:00

Thursday

Freshmen Day

9:00-12:00

Thursday

Leadership Team

9:00-2:00

Week of Aug 1-5

Band Camp – All Grades 9:00-4:00

Things you need to bring to practices and camp!

Sunblock, Water Bottle and Lunch.  You may also bring sunglasses as an option.

Lunch

Please plan on bringing a lunch for any rehearsal and camp. Please make sure it is something that does not need to be refrigerated.

Here is a link to the previous July Update in case you missed it:

https://coopersvillebands.org/high-school-band-july-update/

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Contact

Mr. Greg VanStrien
Band Director - High School Lead
About Mr. VanStrien
E-Mail
(616) 997-3522

Mrs. Lisa Borst
Band Director - Middle School Lead
About Mrs. Borst
E-Mail
(616) 997-3420

directors@coopersvillebands.org goes to both band directors

Band Calendar

December 2024

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  • 5th & 6th Grade Holiday Concert
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Upcoming Events

  • Holiday Break December 23, 2024 at 9:00 am – January 3, 2025 at 10:00 am
  • Band Booster meeting January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • HS Solo & Ensemble* February 1, 2025 Kent City High Schooln351 N Main St, Kent City, MI 49330, United States
  • No School February 7, 2025
  • No School February 10, 2025
  • No School February 11, 2025

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