MARCHING BAND

What is Marching Band?

Tips for Marching Band Parents

About the 2019 Carroll Charger Pride

ISSMA Class: “A”

Under the direction of: Mr. Doug Hassell and Mr. Phil Frazier

Notify the directors of ALL Conflicts for rehearsals or performances as soon as known!

EMAIL BOTH: Doug.Hassell@nacs.k12.in.us AND Phillip.Frazier@nacs.k12.in.us

Put your student name in the subject line.

2019 Performance Schedule

•August 10 - Huntertown Parade

•August 23 – Football vs Luers

•September 7 – 9a-4pm Rehearsal Day

•September 13 – Football vs Northrop

•September 14 - Goshen

•September 21 – BOA Toledo

•September 28 – Penn High School

•October 4 – Football vs Homestead

•October 5– TBD

•October 12 – Open Class Invitational @ Homestead

•October 18 – Football vs Wayne

•October 19 – Regional @ Chesterton HS

•October 23 – NACS Band Extravaganza

•October 26 – TBD

•November 2 - ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis HS (must qualify)

•November 9– ISSMA State Finals @ Lucas Oil Stadium (must qualify)

2019 Rehearsal Schedule

•April-May: Guard Clinics/Auditions –Guard auditions will be April 29-May 2 from 6-9pm.

•Percussion Clinics/Auditions (drumline/front ensemble) April 29, 30 May 2, 7, 9, 13, 16 from 6-9pm

•Color Guard Weapons Clinic (May 20, 21, 23)

• June 4-7: 5pm-9pm This is a “welcome to marching band” type of week. We will learn some of the foundational pieces for how we will approach what we do for the season.

•June 6^th: All Commitment Forms need to be signed and turned in by this day.

•June 7th: All parent meeting at 6:00pm in the large auditorium. Afterwards, go to the Fieldhouse hallway and sign up at the tables to help out the band and guard.

• June 7th: Dog and Pony Show There will be a “show and tell” performance on Friday evening, June 7th at 8:15pm in the Fieldhouse gym.

•Percussion only rehearsals (drumline/front ensemble) June 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 6-9pm

•July 15-19: Guard camp: 6-9 pm - This for just the color guard to help them get a “jump” on things.

•July 15-19: Percussion Camp – 6-9pm - This is just for percussion, to help them get a “jump” on things. 19^th is from 1pm-6pm.

•July 22: BAND CAMP BEGINS!!! 2-9 pm. (dinner break from 5-6pm) This is also the last week of summer school, which ends at 1:00. From this point on, everything we do – we do together.

•July 29: Band Camp Week 2: 1pm to 9pm (dinner break from 4-5pm) Friday, 8/2 is from 1pm-5pm ONLY!

•August 5-8: Band Camp Week 3: Mon-Thurs: 1pm to 9pm (dinner break from 4-5pm). No band camp on Friday, Aug 9.

•Rehearsals after school starts (always refer to Charms calendar for any changes!): Mondays 6pm-9pm, Tuesdays 4:30pm-7:30pm, Thursdays 6pm-9pm