2015-2016 Malone Univeristy Pioneer Spirt Marching Band

Dear Band Members,

July 20, 2015

I sincerely hope that each of you is having an enjoyable summer. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how excited I am about the upcoming school year at Malone. I also want to encourage you to take the instruments out of the case and begin to get the “chops” in shape for band camp. We have many performance opportunities during the 2015 football season, and I know that the Pioneer Spirit Marching Band will be dedicated to achieving excellence for each. Many of you have asked questions regarding the band and band camp. I will take this opportunity to tell you what you should expect, however, some changes may occur. Enclosed you will find forms, schedules and music for our 2015 Halftime show and a few selections for the Pre-Game show. The remainder of pre-game music selections and stand tunes will be ready for you once you arrive. Our 2015-14 Season will Feature Music from

“WICKED” meets “The WIZ” and “The Wizard of OZ” This package contains information regarding each of the instrumental ensembles, check-in details, a performance schedule, medical forms, a uniform data sheet, and detailed information about band camp. It is important that you complete the enclosed forms and return them as soon as possible. The “Pioneer Spirit” Marching Band: o There are 50-60 members in the band this year. o The band performs with typical marching band instrumentation. o The band performs during pre-game and halftime at all Malone University home football games. o These football games are held in Fawcett Stadium (Football Hall of Fame Stadium). o The band will be Celebrating our 21st season during the 2015-2016 Academic Year. Band Camp: Aug 16-25.

*Freshman Orientation Aug 26-29.

*First day of classes Aug 31.

Band camp is hard work, but we know how to have fun, too. You will not incur any extra expense, i.e. room and board, for the time you attend band camp. You will be responsible for obtaining a lyre to hold your music on your instrument during rehearsals, 2 pairs of band shoes (one black and one white), and the band t-shirt that will be worn under the uniform. We will take measurements for shoes and uniforms during band camp. We will rehearse every day during band camp, rain or shine. Bring your instrument, sunscreen, shorts, socks, cool shirts, and good tennis shoes. We do not march barefooted or in flip-flops. And remember to pack your alarm clocks! Over-sleeping is not a good excuse for being late. Feel free to bring a Bible, and if you have a devotion that you would like to share with the band, let Jake Peters, band Chaplin know at [email protected] 1

There will be social activities every evening to help you get to know each other. You will make many new friends that you may not have had if you were not in the band. The pre-game and halftime shows are now competed. I am very excited about our Half-Time show: “Wicked meets the Wiz” and our Pre-Game: “An American Salute” Requirement to memorize music will be the halftime show. You can visit the CHARMS student portal to listen and play along with the show selections as you prepare. Any other memorization will be determined during band camp. The remainder of our music will include stand tunes and pre-game show music. For these musical selections you will need to have your music on a lyre attached to your instrument so that both hands are free to hold the instrument correctly. CHARMS Information: see information page attached. Feel free to contact Andrew Ferguson at: [email protected] or Josh Loar at: [email protected] Drumline Information: On Saturday afternoon drumline will begin and continue throughout the day on Monday August 17. The section will meet to begin conquering cadences and show music. Parts will be assigned as needed for placement on Monday evening. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Your percussion coach will be Scott Thomas, our percussion adjunct here at Malone University. Guard and Dance Team Information: Guard will begin on Saturday Morning. You can check in to your rooms on Friday evening. Erica Fill our guard instructor will be contacting you with schedule details. Basics and fundamentals will be covered as well as getting back in shape and being ready for show design routines. This year’s show will require drill within the band movements with the guard being featured during the music from the “WIZ”. Any questions please feel free to contact Erica Fill at: [email protected] If you know of anyone who may not have made the decision to participate in band yet, please encourage them to join. They can register for MUS 220 05 through the Registrar’s Office and contact me to let me know what instrument they would like to play. I hope that you continue to have a wonderful summer. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 330-471-8219.

2

Band Camp and Performance Schedule Fall 2015 Band Camp Schedule: Aug 14, 15, 16 (check in weekend)

Camp Dates: Aug 16-26, 2015

Friday – Aug 14

1-4:00

Check-in for Guard / early arrivals - Johnson Center Lobby

Saturday – Aug 15

9 -12:00 9-12:00 12-1:30

Guard rehearsal (JC) Drumline check-in Lunch on your own (Student leadership meeting – lunch provided) Guard rehearsal (JC Worship Center) Drumline rehearsal (BR) Guard social / Erica Fill host Drumline rehearsal (BR)

1:30 – 4:00 6:30 - 9:00 6:30 – 8:00 Sunday – Aug 16

Morning free / Church services / lunch on your own 1:00 - 3:00 Band member check-in 3:00 - 5:00 Instrument check-out Guard rehearsal 5:00 – 6:30 Pizza - Meet & Greet Johnson Center Lobby & Courtyard 7:00 - 9:00 Drumline & Guard rehearsal

Monday – Aug 16

Malone meal plan begins today (sign in for each meal) 8:30 – 10:00 Appointed leaderships & Section leaders meeting 10:00-12:00 Drumline & Guard rehearsal  Remaining band member check-in 11-12:00 12:00 2:00-4:00

New band members meeting (Choir room #122) Lunch Drumline & Guard rehearsal  Individual Practice time for all, available practice rooms in JC

5:00 6:30-8:30

Diner Full Band /warm-up / Show music reading Guard rehearsal (JC Worship Center) Ice Cream Social / Johnson Center Lobby & Courtyard

8:30-9:30 Tuesday, August 18-25*

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

*No rehearsal on Sunday, August 23 Wednesday, August 26 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Devotional, Marching Rehearsals Lunch Sectionals: WW, Brass, Drumline, Guard Full Band Rehearsal w/Drumline Daily awards / Announcements Diner Full Band run-through Band team building & Social activities

Devotional/Music Rehearsal Freshmen Orientation Performance, Johnson Center 3

Band Rehearsals:

Once school starts on Monday, August 31 the band rehearses on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. On game days we will have a run-through rehearsal prior to each game.

Performance Schedule: Thursday, September 3 Saturday, September 26 Saturday, October 3 Saturday, October 17 Saturday October 24, 2015,

Saturday, November 14

Home Games 7:30 p.m. Malone vs. Ohio Dominican 1:00 p.m. Malone vs. Tiffin 2:00 p.m. Malone vs. Ashland (Homecoming) 6:00 p.m. Malone vs. Walsh Rittman Indian Band Revue – Rittman, OH We will be the Featured University Band for the 25 annual Band Show. (Afternoon rehearsal 7:00 show) 1:00 p.m. Malone vs. Northwood

This is a tentative schedule and changes may occur. Other performances for events such as pep rallies, Football Xtravaganza, Family Weekend, may also be added to the schedule. Please give this schedule to employers - attendance is mandatory. Missing a performance or rehearsal without prior permission will result in a failing grade for the Semester.

Malone Band Faculty & Staff Dr. Steve Grimo – Director of Bands, Coordinator of Instrumental Studies Mr. Jeff Huston – Assistant Band Director, Supervisor: Student Teaching, Brass Adjunct Mr. Scott Thomas – Percussion Adjunct, Drumline / Percussion Ensemble Director Mrs. Erika Fill – Color Guard and Dance Team – Adjunct Instructor Karen Long – Clarinet Adjunct / Woodwind Ensemble / Marching and Drill Instructor Mary Haines – Music Department Office Administrator

Introducing our Elected Band Leadership President: Summer Grier Vice President: Andrew Ferguson Secretary: Josh Loar Chaplin: Jake Peters Historian: Charley Garwood Social Coordinator: Ashton Crooks Appointed Band Leadership:

Field Commanders: Annie Clark and Hannah Galehouse Guard Captains: Jenny Collins and Ashley Castello Brass Marching & Music Section Leaders: Melody Sabo and Summer Grier Woodwind Marching & Music Section Leaders: Denise Huthmacher and Josh Loar Percussion Section Leaders: Jake Peters and Andrew Ferguson Uniform Manager: Hannah Galehouse Equipment Manager: Teddy Pavlantos Work Study Teaching Assistants – Music Library / Instrument Inventory Managers: Andrew Ferguson and Josh Loar

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your willingness to serve your school and your band. Your dedication to the band is to be commended, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I could not make the bands function without your help. Our

4

Leadership Training Sessions will be informative and fun for everyone. Assignments and duties will be discussed and student leadership will man check-in stations as needed.

FORMS RETURNED by August 3     

Get your ‘chops’ back in shape - Practice your show music – Begin to memorize Instrument, reeds, neck strap, mouth piece, lyre, valve oil, music etc. Bring your music and info marching band packs with you Download your show music from the CHARMS site Questions: Call the music office at: 330-471-8231 (phone) 330-471-8477 (fax) Dr. Grimo - 330-471-8219 / [email protected] ATTENTION FRESHMEN & COMMUTERS: There will be very little time for you to go home between the beginning of band camp and the first day of classes. Come prepared to move into the room where you will spend the rest of the year. If you are a commuter then you will NOT be moving into the dorms for band camp. You will be required to attend all scheduled camp activities, however food will be provided for you in the dining hall - August 17 through breakfast and lunch on August 26. We can work out your staying here on campus during Band camp. Commuters please send me and email and /or call Dr. G at 719 265 1978 with your intentions in order to arrange room assignments during camp.

Begin to prepare yourselves mentally and physically for band camp. It is a long eight days. We will be in the sun for extended periods and the weather in Canton in mid-August is hot and humid. Begin to form the habit of eating a good breakfast and drinking water periodically throughout the day. Additionally, spend some time outdoors so that your body gets used to being exposed to the heat. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a thermos or an igloo jug that holds plenty of water. Things to Remember to Bring to Camp -

Instrument - with music Lyre / reeds, valve oil, etc. (print music from CHARMS) Comfortable shoes (tennis shoes) - We do not march barefooted or in flip-flops. Alarm clock Bible Sunscreen Hat, Sun glasses Water bottle / thermos or igloo jug Shorts, Socks Cool shirts Move-in stuff … dorm room decorations, etc. 5