SPHS BAND FAQ

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<h1>FAQ</h1>
Here are some frequently asked questions about band, winterguard, and winterline. <!--Q'S-->
<h2>General</h2>
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        <li><a href="#qag1">What is the time commitment for marching band?</a></li>
        <li><a href="#qag2">Can my child be in band and a sport simultaneously?</a></li>
        <li><a href="#qag3">How can parents get involved?</a></li>
        <li><a href="#qag4">Who can I contact for more information?</a></li>
    </ol>

<h2>Marching Band</h2>
    <blockquote><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BAND CAMP</span>          <ol>
            <li><a href="#qabc1">What is band camp and why do I have to attend?</a></li>
            <li><a href="#qabc2">When and where is it?</a></li>
            <li><a href="#qabc3">What should I bring?</a></li>
        </ol><span style="text-decoration: underline;">COMPETITIONS</span><ol>
            <li><a href="#qac1">What are marching band competitions?</a></li>
        </ol></blockquote>

<h2>Concert Band</h2>
    <ol>
        <li><a href="#qast1">What is the spring trip?</a></li>
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<h2>Winterguard</h2>
    <ol>
        <li><a href="#qawg1">What is winterguard?</a></li>
    </ol>

<h2>Winterline</h2>
    <ol>
        <li><a href="#qawl1">What is winterline?</a></li>
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<div id="qag1">What is the time commitment for marching band?</div>

<div class="ans">Band camp (see <a href="#qabc1">below</a>) is required for all students. As well as camp, there are at least 2 Saturday practices (dates TBD) during the fall. During marching season evening practices are held Mondays, 6-8pm, and Wednesdays, 5-8pm. Sectional dates are determined by the section leader(s). Students must also attend <span style="text-decoration: underline;">all home football games, 1-3 away football games, 1-2 home basketball games, and all competitions</span>.
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Note that band is a year-round elective, and you will be in marching band (fall) and concert band (winter-spring).</div>



<div id="qag2">Can my child be in band and a sport simultaneously?</div>

<div class="ans">Yes, it is possible. Be aware that some sports may have a larger time commitment than others.</div>



<div id="qag3">How can parents get involved?</div>

<div class="ans">Parent participation is needed to help make the SPHS Instrumental Music Department a success. Parents are needed to chaperone competitions, volunteer for bingo fundraising, work in the snack stand during football games, and for many other opportunites to help! <br /><br /> Parents should plan to attend monthly SPHS Music Booster meetings (see <a href="#qag4">below</a>).</div>



<div id="qag4">Who can I contact for more information?</div>

<div class="ans">Monthly parent information meetings are held on the first Monday of every month. Email Robert McTavish at [email protected] if you aren't on the email list, or Band and Orchestra Director Howard Crawford at [email protected].</div>



<div id="qabc1">What is band camp and why do I have to attend?</div>

<div class="ans">Band camp is extremely important to the success of marching band. During band camp the students will begin learning music for the field show and learn about basic marching. <br />It is important that every student attend so that they can keep up with the aggressive schedule needed to learn all the elements of the field show. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Band camp is considered mandatory for newcomers</span>. Otherwise, be prepared to work hard to catch up with two weeks worth of training.</div>



<div id="qabc2">When and where is it?</div>

<div class="ans">2014 dates:<strong> August 4 - 15</strong><br />
Band camp is held from 8am-4pm at the high school, Mon-Fri. Students will commute every day from home to meet at the band room.</div>



<div id="qabc3">What should I bring?</div>

<div class="ans">Your instrument (with the case and necessary equipment), sunscreen, and water.</div>



<div id="qac1">What are marching band competitions?</div>

<div class="ans">The marching band and colorguard perform their field show and are evaluated by a panel of judges. Students will compete in several competitions during the Sept - Nov competition season.<br /><br /> For more info on competitions, visit the <a href="http://www.westernbands.org/">WBA website.</a></div>



<div id="qast1">What is the spring trip?</div>

<div class="ans">Concert band, symphonic band, jazz band, and orchestra go on an several day trip to compete in a band/orchestra festival. Past venues include: San Francisco, Hawaii, Boston, and Seattle.</div>






<div id="qawg1">What is winterguard?</div>
<div class="ans">Winterguard is an indoor colorguard competition - separate from marching band. (winter semester)</div>



<div id="qawl1">What is winterline?</div>
<div class="lastans">Winterline is an indoor drumline and pit competition - separate from marching band. If you have percussion instrument experience, but aren't in band, you can still audition. (winter semester)</div>

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