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“A fight is going on inside me,” and old Cherokee chief told his grandson. “It is a terrible fight between two wolves. One is bad - he is anger, envy, greed, arrogance, resentment, and lies. The other is good - he is hope, humility, kindness, empathy, generosity, truth, and compassion. This same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too."

The grandson thought about it for a minute then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

The old chief simply replied, "The one you feed."

Our lives intersect with others all day, every day. Sometimes we know these other lives well, as with best friends or family. Frequently, though, the points of connection are brief and superficial. Such interactions are common when you are part of a band community filled with hundreds of students and parents. Who are these people and how might they tell their own stories, describe their own inner fight?

According to Atticus Finch, one of my favorite fictional characters, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” While we can’t, and certainly wouldn’t, climb into another’s skin, we can adopt their perspective.

When we take the time to imagine how a person might be feeling, we find echoes of ourselves. We gain empathy. Understanding what it feels like to hurt, worry, feel sad, tired, hungry or incredibly happy gives us the chance to see those feelings in others. And that, my friends, gives us the chance to choose kindness.

So, when you see other band members, parents, siblings, volunteers and staff, remember to visualize their wolves in battle and show patience. Small acts of understanding we show one another can make all the difference.

Peggy Russell, Communications Officer

Empathy

Booster Meeting Monday, October 19 GHS cafeteria 6-7 pm Everyone is welcome!

Butter Braids Fundraiser begins Tuesday, October 13 and end October 30

Valhalla Festival Saturday, October 3 Parkview High School

Maple Leaf Festival and Parade Saturday, October 17 Carthage, MO

Halloween Edition

O ur funnel cake stand is off to a

great start! Our first two games

began with a line and did not stop

until well into the third quarter. We

definitely kept busy but had a great

time. If you have not yet had a chance

to visit the booth, it is situated in the

trees to the east of the concession

stand. Come check us out at the next

home game. We make really good

funnel cakes and fried Oreos - makes

me hungry just writing about it.

Tish Burlingame

From the Treasurer

Booster Board Contacts

President • Amy Mace [email protected]

VP of Communication • Peggy Russell [email protected] 417.766.9721

Treasurer • Tish Burlingame [email protected]

Secretary • Christy Dilday [email protected]

Cuisine • Stacey Wilson [email protected]

Uniforms • Brenda Pearcy [email protected]

Equipment • Robbi Burlingame [email protected]

Guard • Open Position

Membership Coordinator • Pam Gagne [email protected]

General Sponsorship • Art Sparrow [email protected]

General Fundraising • Kari Wolfe [email protected]

General Board • Tammy Dennis [email protected]

• Angela Moore [email protected] 417.860.1216

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Jazz Ensemble Auditions

Booster Meeting 6-7 pm

Valhalla Festival at Parkview HS Time TBA

GHS versus Waynesville Arrive 5:30 Game 7pm SENIOR NIGHT

Butter Braids Fundraiser Begins

6-8:30 pm Band Rehearsal

6-8:30 pm Band Rehearsal

Guard Rehearsal 6-8:30 pm


STUDENTS OUT STAFF DAY

2-3 Students Out/Staff Day

3 District Band Auditions

14 Bair’s Pancake Breakfast

16 Booster Meeting

26-27 School Closed/Thanksgiving

Winter Guard Auditions TBA

Coming in November

GHS Band October 2015


Maple Leaf Festival at Carthage, MO All Day

Jazz Ensemble Auditions

An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to get inside you. ~Unknown

Jazz Festival

Park Central Square & East

Ozark Craft Show

THANK YOU TO THESE GREAT COMPANIES FOR THEIR DONATIONS:

Please visit soon and often. Be sure to tell them the Glendale Band sent you!

Oscar’s Famous Ribs:

3260 E Battlefield Rd.

Bambinos:


Food 4 Less:


Price Cutter

Andy’s Frozen Custard

June’s Cakery

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Center

Kraft Foods • Meek’s Lumber

Home Depot • Lowe’s PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS:

Platinum Level - American National - http://www.anpac.com/

Auto, Home, Classic Car, Motorcycle, RV, Watercraft, Commercial, Agri-cultural, Umbrella and Life Insurance.

Red Level - Crackerjack Shack - http://www.crackerjackshack.com/

Screen Printing, Embroidery and Promotional Products

Dentist David Ukena, DDS, PC

2820 S Ingram Mill Rd., Springfield, MO 417-887-5925

Accounting and Tax Services O’Dell, Hagan & Co., LLP, CPA

1609 S Enterprise, Springfield, MO 417-887-5825

1321 W Sunshine

Springfield, MO 65807

417-351-3436

ANPAC Home Office 1949 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO 65899-0001

I enjoyed watching our band compete with others in the Ozark Fes-tival. Before I attend Valhalla and Maple Leaf, I’m hoping to learn more about how the bands are judged. Could you offer some infor-mation? ~No Musical Background Here

Dear No, Marching competitions are amazing events filled with the wonderful music and performances. They represent the culmination of a band’s dedication and teamwork - a show built and shared together. Festivals also offer entertain-ment and newfound friendships. They are something to see!

The bands are rated by multiple judges, each one responsible for watching and critiquing a certain area of the show. While there are factors regarding entering and exiting the field as well as time, let’s focus on the basics:

Musical Performance (Musicianship and Technique) How well does the band play? Are they in tune and together? Do they have an ensemble sound?

Visual Performance (Quality of Technique plus Accuracy and Definition) How well do they march? Are they in step? How is their body carriage? How are the horn angles? How is the spacing? How clean (together) is the color guard work?

General Effect, Music and Visual (Effectiveness of Repertoire and Performer Effectiveness) Is the music conveying a mood or message to the audience? Is the entire visual? Are the forms and movements readable? How well do the music and visual integrate into a thematic package?

Percussion How clean is the percussion section? Are they playing musically? Is the front ensemble playing with the rest of the band? How well do they balance the wind section?

Auxiliary How clean is the color guard? Is their choreography properly reflecting the music? Is the difficulty of the work appropriate for the performers?

Go Falcon Regiment!

Q&A

Stacey Wilson, thank you for the

wonderful work you did sewing

new flags and a sash for the

Guard. They look fantastic! Thank

you also for the donations you

acquired for the band. Your hard

work has guaranteed good food

and great visuals!

Special Thanks

Befriend

New members are especially anx-ious. Welcome them, ask them to sit with you during breaks and offer encouragement and support.

Talk to Everyone

It’s easy to slip into the comfort of a small clique. Make a special effort to talk to everyone.

Keep Positive

Complaining can quickly snowball and bring the whole group down. If you need to vent, do so to your par-ents or a journal, but keep things positive with your bandmates.

Know Your Stuff

If you’re slacking with routines, your teammates will be frustrated. Make this a first priority!

Follow Chain of Command

Sometimes issues or conflicts arise that need attention. Avoid rumors. Bring your concerns privately and respectfully to your leaders. You’ll avoid creating “drama,” and they’ll appreciate your mature approach.

Plan Surprises

What can you do to brighten every-one’s day? Maybe cookies and milk after rehearsal? Perhaps a fun sign for the guard closet? Unexpected surprises make things more fun.

Take a Deep Breath

If you’re struggling with a new sec-tion of the routine, take a deep breath and know that all of your bandmates have been there before. Give yourself time or ask for help, but avoid showing your frustrations because stress spreads.

Establish Traditions

Fun traditions from wearing mis-matched socks at rehearsal to special good luck gestures on competition day can help bring everyone closer.

Lend a Hand

See someone struggling? Offer to help. Not only will your bandmate improve, but you’ll also have time to get to know him or her better too. It’s a win-win.

YOU ARE VITAL TO THE BAND AND CAN HELP TO MAKE IT STRONGER

Excerpted in part from “Team Building Tips” by

Catina Anderson, Halftime Magazine, July 19, 2009

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