The Bronco Marching Band

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Grade 9-12 - Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band 

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6th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band 


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5th Grade Beginning Band at South Elementary 


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Band News and Announcements

Volunteer sign up for the Thursday Aug. 29th football game.

We need your help to make the games a success. Please sign up for the Thursday Aug. 29th game. 

We are looking for a couple Middle School parents to help run the swag table during the game so those parents with High School kids in the band don’t have to miss their kids playing before the game and at half time. 

**If you want to volunteer your time this season, you MUST complete a background check. You can do this at the Administration Office. Office hours are Monday – Thursdays 8am – 2pm. 

Please sign up below.

Volunteer Sign Up! – Coopersville Bands

Thank you!  Your help is appreciated!

Any questions please contact Marc Simkins president@coopersvillebands.org

Band Camp Friday Showcase at 3:00 Tomorrow

Hello Band Families,

We have been having a great week at camp! It’s quite amazing all the things we have accomplished in a relatively short amount of time. We will be showcasing everything we have learned on our practice field behind the high school on Friday at 3:00 PM. Parents, friends, and alumni are welcome to come see our work if you are available at this time. You may wish to bring a camp chair, or you are welcome to stand.

Parents – Mark Simkins, our Band Booster President, would like to briefly meet with parents at 2:45 PM in the auditorium if you are available at this time. Please plan on stopping in before the show; the meeting will not last very long.

We look forward to wrapping up a great week of camp tomorrow!

2024 BAND CAMP VOLUNTEER & DONATION SIGN UP!

Hello Band Families,

We had a great 1st morning, however we desperately need your help with uniform fittings.  If you have time in the morning, 7:50-9:00am, or afternoon 3:50-5:30pm it would be greatly appreciated.   We need your help to make this a great year. 

Please sign up to help by donating items or your time! Thank you!

**If you want to volunteer your time this season, you MUST complete the CAPS background check. You can do this at the Administration Office or High School Office. Office hours are Monday – Thursdays 8am – 2pm. Please contact them at 997-3500 for available hours.

Volunteer Sign Up! – Coopersville Bands

Thank you,

Marc Simkins

Band Booster President

Band Camp Begins – Final Information, Reminders, Checklist and Updates

Band Camp Starts Monday! (July 29th – Aug 2nd 9:00am – 4:00pm)

We can’t wait to get everyone on the field next week!  Several things have already happened this summer including Freshmen Day, Leadership Training and numerous rehearsals with the drumline.  They are ready to go!

Reminders

As we head into Monday, here are some things to remember:

– Register at the Band Booster tent – Camp starts at 9:00 but try to be early as it takes awhile the first day

– Meet outside on the Practice Field behind the school and look for your section sign

– Water bottle

– Sunscreen

– Sack Lunch

– AAA Batteries – A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season

– Wired Earbuds – traditional audio plug 1/8”

– Band Fee (turn in under the band booster tent) – You can also pay online via PayPal – coopersvillebands.org/bandfee

– Instrument and supplies (reeds, oil, etc)

– Wear Athletic Shoes

– Uniform Fitting (check your scheduled time) – Link for Uniform Fittings

– Participate in Theme Days!It’s fun! CLICK HERE FOR THEME DAYS

Dress

Dress for the weather but maintain school dress code.Light colors tend to be cooler than dark colors.Try to have pockets in your shorts, it will help for our new Click system. The Click devices do have a clip however.

Link to All Marching Band Documents (Music, Drill, Recording, Cast List, Roster)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1veMvmAPj-T9A7XgMmDwb_aQvQeIIbsQD?usp=sharing

 

PREVIOUS UPDATES (FROM MID JULY UPDATE)

Updates and Information 

– AAA Batteries – These are for our new Click system.   A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season

– Wired Earbuds – These will also be for our new Click system.

(The Click System are individual devices that give each student a metronome in their ear with customized coordinates for each member.  There is no longer a need for the big loud speakers!)

Lunches

Please plan on bringing a sack lunch each day during camp.  The will not be refrigerators available and will have to be stored in the student lockers.

Uniform Fitting

Students will be fit for uniforms during camp.  Each student is being assigned a time.  Please follow the schedule so our parent volunteers can get everyone fit in a timely fashion.  If there is a conflict with your assigned time please text Christine Sprague at 616-502-1426  Please follow this document for instructions and times.

Link for Uniform Fittings

Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025 

This document is all the upcoming dates for the new school year.  This includes all drumline dates as well on the second page.  With the availability of the new athletic fields, we now have the opportunity to use the field for evening rehearsals.  This has been something we have been missing for quite sometime and we now puts us on a more level playing field as we prepare for performances.  There are four scheduled rehearsals that occur during performance weeks.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_89ag_Kvj7-VkTg40pGGXuONlw3-Rw9itmIzyubh_0I/edit?usp=sharing

Reminders of Dates

Band Camp July 29 – Aug 2 9:00 – 4:00 (Required for all High School Band Students)

Band Fee

The Band Fee is used to help cover camp expenses and hiring staff.  No student will be turned away or excluded based on financial concerns.

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

$50 – Band Fee

  • BAND BOOSTERS WILL COLLECTING MONEY IN THE MORNING OR PAY ONLINE: coopersvillebands.org/bandfee
  • 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
  • MARCHING SHOES WILL ALSO BE NEEDED AND A LINK TO A STOREFRONT WILL BE AVAILABLE LATER THIS SUMMER.

Other Supplies Needed for Camp

– Water Bottle

– Sunscreen

– AAA Batteries – These are for our new Click system.   A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season

– Wired Earbuds – These will also be for our new Click system.

(The Click System are individual devices that give each student a metronome in their ear with customized coordinates for each member.  There is no longer a need for the big loud speakers!)

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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

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Upcoming Events

  • Thanksgiving Break - No School November 27, 2024 – November 29, 2024
  • 5th Grade Informance December 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • MSBOA 7th & 8th Grade Solo & Ensemble December 7, 2024 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Coopersville Middle SchoolnCoopersville, MI 49404, United States
  • HS Holiday Concert December 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • 6th Grade Holiday Concert December 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Centerstage Theatren198 East St, Coopersville, MI 49404, United States Students report at 5:40pm wearing nice clothes
  • 7th Grade Holiday Concert December 12, 2024 at 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm Centerstage Theatren198 East St, Coopersville, MI 49404, United States Students report at 6:20pm wearing full uniform.

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