SUMMER BAND NEWS 2016 WELCOME Hope everyone is having a great summer! Pretty soon evenings in Duncan will be filled with the brilliant sounds of the Rebel Regiment! Included in this packet is some vital information about upcoming summer practice (knows as band camp to the students), a roster to help assist you with carpooling and some general information. Our design team has put together a magnificent competition show. We have a great production planned and this looks to be the best season yet for our band. The final piece to that puzzle will be YOU! The more you practice on your own before camp, the better we will be! GO REBEL REGIMENT!
NEW BAND MEMBERS First off- new band members….just relax- this can all seem kind of overwhelming but remember…every single student in our band was once a first year member just like you! They decided to stick with it so it’s definitely worth it! They also know what it is like to be new at this. Each of our new band members will get assigned a big brother or big sister to be their guide for the season. This person will be there to help you with any questions you may have. You will quickly realize it’s a lot of fun to be in the band and see what a positive difference it makes!
INFORMATION- Great ways to get information: BAND WEB SITE- http://byrnesband.org/ There is also a link to the Rebel Regiment facebook page at byrnesband.org TWITTER- https://twitter.com/ByrnesRR
UPCOMING EVENTS BAND CAR WASH - August 6th 11am-3pm (this is required unless students have a valid excuse) There will be district employees and parent chaperones at each location. Locations will be posted at byrnesband.org and a flyer will be given out during practice with more details. SUMMER PRACTICE “BAND CAMP” START DATES Color Guard July 18th Percussion July 25th *Winds August 1st BYRNESBAND.ORG HAS A FULL SEASON SCHEDULE POSTED
*WINDS= Brass AND Woodwinds
BAND PAYMENTS BAND FEE - There is a school $100 marching band fee for all 9-12th graders participating in marching band. This will be paid at school registration. Checks will be made payable to the school (Byrnes High School or Byrnes Freshman Academy) FOR ALL OTHER ITEMS (such as shoes, trip payments, color guard items, fundraiser turn-in, turn booster memberships, etc.) Checks are made payable to RBBC (Rebel Band Booster Club) and should be put in the lock box in the band room.
BAND TRIP PAYMENTS Winds (Brass and Woodwinds) and Percussion should now be paid in full for their nationals trip. Guard should be as of Aug 1st. If you have not paid your $275 in full, please get this to the band boosters asap. You can drop rop a check by the band rm, front office or mail to: RBBC P.O. Box 761 Duncan, SC 29334. Students ents who are not current with trip payments run the risk of being in a rotator position. Trip payments are non-refundable refundable after July 1st. We have to pay expenses such as hotel, bus and competition registration costs therefore trip payments will be non non-refundable efundable after July 1st. Students who quit or get kicked out you will not get this money back after July 1st. 1st
SCHEDULE CONFLICTS Absences for the reasons listed below will be excused provided the directors irectors are notified well in advance when possible. Illness (Doctor’s note needed for missed performance) Marriage in the immediate family (2 month notice required) Death in the immediate family Extenuating g circumstances, such as church church-related related events or family situations will be dealt with on a case-by-case case basis (the more advance notice, the better chances of it being excused) We rarely excuse students from performances (especially competitions) Band camp and fall dates were given in February. Please check the band handbook for more details concerning concer attendance. We are more flexible if it is a date or time we have change during the season. **Contact Mr. Bone at
[email protected] if you have a schedule conflict that needs to be considered as a legit excuse. Mr. Bo Bone ne will review each situation carefully and make a decision based on what is best for the student and the entire band. Thank you for your understanding. ** Color guard students should contact Jen Barton instead of Mr. Bone for schedule conflicts
SCHOOL REGISTRATION- please choose a time to go that does not conflict with band practice- each school will have a time frame that does not conflict with practice. Please plan ahead so you will have plenty of time to complete the registration process and not miss any band practice. BHS REGISTRATION IS: July 28 or Aug 2nd (7:30-7pm) We have not seen any other schools post theirs yet. Keep a look out on their web sites for dates and times. Thank you for your cooperation ☺
MUSIC UPDATE: •
We are asking all returning brass and WW players to have the beginning to Meas. 42 of requiem memorized by the start of band camp
• EXCEPTION-Letter A thru meas. 22 has been cut (DON’T memorize those) •
We are asking that all rookies can at least play these measures even if you can’t memorize them.
Contact someone on the private lesson list if you need help- Or contact an upperclassmen from your section (the band facebook page is a great place to contact your section leaders or upperclassmen)
REHEARSALS ARE CLOSED – To help minimize distractions we ask that parents and family members do not come into the band rm or go inside the gated field area before or during rehearsals. Regular rehearsals are closed so that students can stay focused and get their goals accomplished. Thank you for understanding. We don’t mind parents watching from outside the gate or from the top of the hill- but please do not come inside or near the building in the event of bad weather- we need to keep doorways clear and space available for 230+ students. This also helps keep confusion down since the staff has so many students to relocate and give directions to.
SUMMER PRACTICE INFORMATION BRING A PERSONAL WATER COOLER – This is essential. EACH STUDENT NEEDS TO HAVE THEIR OWN (labeled w their name) Sickness can spread when students share coolers – We will have water-horses on in order for students to re-fill these during rehearsal. Bring these even in the afternoons since water fountains are limited and lines can be long. These types of personal water coolers can be found at wal-mart and academy sports. WEAR SHOES YOU CAN MARCH CORRECTLY IN- Regular tennis shoes or cross-trainers are best. No hightops, converse allstars, flip-flops, sandals or crocs. Everyone should wear socks to avoid blisters. SUNSCREEN AND/OR HAT- Many students choose to wear sunscreen and a hat- this is up to you.
The 4-6pm Dinner Break during summer band practice Band room will be open during dinner break and staff will be there- Students may stay on campus (ONLY IN THE BAND ROOM AREA) Students should NOT plan to walk across 290 to Subway, Dollar General or any other places
You have two options- leave in a vehicle and go get food or bring your own food with you and stay on campus with the staff
BAND ROOM OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES- With the exception of dinner breaks explained above, the band room will open 20 minutes before any practice start time- It will close 30 min. after any ending time- please plan ahead with rides and carpools so that students are not left unattended. Thank you.
SCHEDULE CHANGE New August 12th Schedule Full Band Practice 9am-5pm instead of what was originally printed- Lunch will be provided- Students must stay on campus during lunch break. Saturday Aug 13th practice has been moved to Friday Aug 19th from 4-7pm. These changes were made to accommodate some school-related events and activities. Jen will let guard know what their schedule is for Aug 12-13th
STAY IN SHAPE We encourage everyone to stay active this summer. Even a little bit of exercise a day will help you stay in shape for marching season.
2016 REBEL REGIMENT ROSTER FLUTE
TRUMPET
CLARINET
Beebe Hill
Candace 12 Jade 12
Black
Jody
12
Dempsey
Blaine
12
Caruso
Alexis
12
Ward
McKennan 12
Speaks
Shamaya 12
Gregory
Lexy
11
Batson
Aaron
11
Compton
Chelsea
11
Hoyt
Molly
11
Eubanks
Karoline
11
Hodges
Kassidy
11
May
Jennifer
11
Hoyt
Patrick
11
Millwood
Emily
11
Parks
Destinie
11
Owens
Nic
11
Bridwell
Kalika
10
Brown
Sara
10
Phillips
Alec
11
Dunn
Erin
10
Davis
Amanda
10
Wagner
Danny
11
Farrell
Bailey
10
Hart
Hanna
10
Edge
Zack
10
Figueiredo Kilgore Tillman Wagner Blackwell
Jenna Ben Alley Natalie Harley
10 10 10 10 9
Henderson Madison
10
Hall
Kendall
10
Muhammad Muslimah 10
Mills
Sean
10
Roberson
Caitlin
10
Garner
Madison
9
Bowling
Tyller
9
Gregory
Connor
9
Carstensen Maddie
9
Fulton
Arbrionna 9
Jardon
George
9
Lana
9
Joye
Caden
9
Carver
Mckenzie
9
Gallego
Griffith
Lyrea
9
Jennings
Skylar
9
Kelsey
Austin
9
Hernandez Ydalid
9
Mason
Torryel
9
Ledford
Jared
9
Human
Chance
9
Melton
Tori
9
Pemberton Garrett
9
Jones
Aaliyah
9
Warner
Rhianna
9
Schreiter
Alex
9
McMillian
Kaley
9
Weber
Breanna
9
Sevilla
Enmauelle 9
Mobley
Stephanie 9
Weekes
Andrea
9
Wright
Jonathan
9
Owen
Lexi
9
Willis
Carley
9
Eubanks
Will
8
Ramey
Jessica
9
Scholz
Sarah
8
Garner
Megan
7
Welch
Raegan
9
Washington Amerie
Wyatt
Leia
9
8
MELLOPHONE ALTO SAX
TENOR SAX Staton Roach Bridges
Matthew Zach Paul
12 11 10
McDonald
Will
10
Crow
Zachary
9
BASS CLARINET Entwistle
Aaron
12
Thacker
Riley
11
Reitz
Niki
10
Schwab
Annsley
10
Anderson
Le'Asia
9
Abrahams Taylor
12
Cordell
Jake
12
Burnett
Ashlyn
12
Sareault
Jarred
12
Chapman
Thomas
12
Harmon
Matthew
11
Mash
Gailan
11
Whitted
Josh
11
Melton
Hanna
10
Collins
Auburn
10
Moorhouse Emily
10
Ethridge
Chase
10
Ward
Parker
10
Moody
Jordan
10
Cothran
Mason
9
Coggins
Abby
9
Tapp
Colby
9
Ellis
Carter
9
Johnson
Sam
8
Fernandis
Halee
9
Lee
Payton
8
Linaman
Trevor
9
Sareault
Jacob
8
Odom
Blakeley
9
Stevens
Sydney
9
Whaley
Connor
9
BARI SAX Kennemore Payton
10
Scholz
Thomas
10
Stovall
Shauna
9
PERCUSSION
Byrd
Sarah Katherine
10
BARITONE
Cantrell
Jade
12
Camp
Owen
12
Charles
Megan
10
Craven
Kyle
12
Crile
Derek
12
Gallego
Joscelyn
10
Kinzie
Quinn
12
Osolinski
Chris
12
Godinez
Chloe
10
Little
Ashton
12
Tapia
Carlos
12
James
Belle
10
McKay
Ryan
12
Valencia
Joshua
12
Johnson
Daja
10
Seto
Rachel
12
Gosnell
Lynze
11
Levasseur
Claire
10
Teal
Ben
12
Hammett
Jake
11
Nelson
Rachel
10
Abrams
Jacob
11
Herndon
Matthew
11
Orr
Kylee
10
Alling
Brayden
11
More
Austin
11
Rogers
Angela
10
Brockman
Matthew
11
Morgan
Austin
11
Rogers
Angelica
10
Gurley
Meg
11
Scott
Jerdashia
11
Smith
Haley
10
Rice
Bre
11
Wright
William
11
Zeitz
Kenna
10
Alling
Lucas
10
Anderson
Aaron
10
Carpenter
Jordan
9
Cothran
Hampton
10
Stephenson Jernard
10
Conn
Raven
9
Everette
Nathan
10
Dempsey
Robert
9
Cothran
Sydney
9
Gregory
Robert
10
Gilchrest
Hank
9
Covil
Julie
9
Jensen
Alex
10
Jackson
Caleb
9
Delarosa
Maria Jose
9
Mason
Caleb
10
Rutledge
Taylor
9
Elkins
Andrew
9
Shelton
Caleb
10
Davis
Garrett
9
Gingerella
Raven
9
Atkins
JT
9
Everette
Matthew
8
Gohs
Kristen
9
Bowling
Dillon
9
More
Christopher 8
James
Cheyenne
9
Brown
Jakai
9
Stratton
Chad
Levasseur
Jeanette
9
Kay
Elijah
9
Lister
Sarah Beth
9
Platt
Ethan
9
Mehaffey
Emily
9
Stephens
Madison
9
8
COLOR GUARD
Miles
Anna
9
Hayley
12
Tate
Evan
9
Martini
Molina
Katherin
9
Wilber
Madison
9
Somero
Justine
12
Nelson
Rebekah
9
Wiley
Jackson
9
Wilkins
Jada
12
Neves
Kayla
9
Bohmer
Rya
8
Asbury
Haley
11
Blackwell
Amira
8
Gurley
Clay
8
Chandler
Ava
11
Cole
Gentry
8
Stephens
Ellie
12
Cheeks
Timberland
11
Cox
Amanda
8
Draper
Cassie
11
Melton
Mackenzie
8
Gohs
Lauren
11
Moorhouse Alex
8
Gomez
Sophia
11
Strickland
Mackenize
8
TUBA Armstrong
Connor
11
Griffith
Brianna
11
Watson
Jada
8
Rodgers
Drew
11
Hawkins
Harley
11
Wildenstein Leah
8
Willis
Bob
11
Mehaffey
Alexis
11
Yarborogh William
11
Moorhouse Catherine
11
Burney
Trent
10
Piper
Sierra
11
Keuhn
Neil
10
Smith
Hanna
11
Johnson
Wil
12
Saunders
Connor
9
Telemaque Celeste
11
McLeod
Hunter
12
Brewton
Andrew
8
Blackwell
Alexis
10
Ruffing
Carson
12
Bridges
Morgan
10
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