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MUSI 492.01: Independent Study - MarchingBandKevin D. GriggsUniversity of Montana - Missoula, kevin.griggs@umontana.edu

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T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f M o n t a n a

Grizzly Marching Band

2013 HANDBOOK

2013 GMB Leadership StaffDrum Majors S ou saoh on e Section Leader

Max Hill Torey Learn

Spencer FehrDrumline Coordinator

Piccolo Section Leaders Chris NaroTomi AhearnLisa Munoz Personnel M anaaers

Janesa FoslidClarinet Section Leaders Randy Mazurek

Sadie St. ClairAndy Walling Uniform M anaaers

Rose Young

Alto Sax Section LeaderCourtney VonLindern Eauiom ent Manaaer

Kylie Rebich Jake Dillon

Tenor Sax Section Leader LibrarianJames Mepham Jim Rubich

Trum pet Section Leaders HistorianSeth Hoffman Joe SmithEmily DanielsKristin Knox Graduate A ssistan ts

Barbara Shinaver

Horn Section Leader Luke ManascoBilly Haniszewski Kenny Sager

Low Brass Section LeadersJon Cantre ll-S tiff

Caitlin Wallace

DirectorsDr. Kevin Griggs

Dr. Bob LedBetter - Drumline

GMB JOB DESCRIPTIONS

The UM Grizzly Marching Band is a s tuden t-cen tered organization representing the best in music, school spirit and professionalism. Each year a talented s ta ff o f students is selected to assist with the daily and seasonal operations o f the band program. Please review the following descriptions for details regarding each leadership position. Use these descriptions to determine which s ta ff m em ber can help with specific situations that m ay arise.

DRUM MAJOR: The d ru m major(s) will serve as the s tu d en t co n d u c to r o f the Grizzly Marching Band. He/She will be responsib le for working with the band s taf f and s tu d e n t leaders , as well as the d i rec tors to ass i s t with all aspec t s o f the b a n d ’s opera t ions . He /She will ass is t in the teaching of marching and music f u n d am e n ta l s during band ca m p and dur ing the sea son as well as helping individuals in the band who are having p rob lems th r o u g h o u t the cou r se of the season. The individual(s) in this pos it ion will act as an a m b a s s a d o r for the band, the D epar t m en t of Music and the University comm uni ty . He/She is exp e c t ed to par ticipate in ALL aspect s of the b a n d ’s adminis t ra t ion , contr ibut ing to recrui ting of new m e m b e r s and ass ist ing the d i rec tors in p romot ing the organizat ion at s u m m e r or ien ta t ions and y e a r - ro u n d .

SECTION LEADER: Each section will have at least one s tu d en t leader who will be responsib le for ALL asp e c t s o f thei r sec tion. They are not only responsib le for music prepara t ion and guidance , but also ass is t ing the director(s) and d ru m major(s) in the teaching of marching fund amenta l s . The section leader(s) will be respons ib le for man ag ing the daily ope ra t ion s of thei r individual sec tion as well as organ iz ing sectionals to re hea rse and m em ori ze sea son music. In addi t ion to music and marching ins truct ion, h e / s h e will make sure all music and folios are ac coun ted for, check uniforms before pe rformances , take a t t e n d a n ce at each r e h e a r sa l /p e r fo rm a n ce and co m m u n ica te with h i s /h e r sec tion dur ing p e r fo rm an ces / in the s tands .

DRUMLINE COORDINATOR: The Drumline Coordinator will be responsib le for ALL a sp ec t s for thei r sec tion. They are not only respons ib le for music prepara t ion and guidance , but also assis t ing the director(s) and d r u m major(s) in the teaching of marching fundamen ta l s . The coor dina to r will be responsible for m anaging the daily ope ra t ions of thei r individual sec tion as well as organiz ing sectionals to rehea r se and m em ori ze sea son music. In addi t ion to music and marching ins truct ion, h e / s h e will make sure all music and folios are ac coun ted for, check uniforms before per fo rm ances , take a t t e n d a n c e at each r e h ea r sa l /p e r fo r m a n ce and co m m u n ica te with h i s /h e r sec tion dur ing p e r fo rm an ces / in the s tands .

PERSONNEL MANAGER: The Personnel Manager is a m e m b e r of the GMB staf f responsible for ALL aspect s of maintain ing the m em b er sh ip of this organizat ion. Duties will include: Organiz ing and prepar ing the men tor ing program, keeping t rack o f all a t t e n d a n c e and fine records , maintain ing the GMB d a tab a s e (Microsoft Excel), creat ing the yearly band directory, pos t ing daily /weekly a n n o u n c e m e n t s and sch edu les a r ound the music building, ass i s t the s tu d e n t s taf f and director(s) with any adminis tra t ive or logistic i ssues necessa ry to ensu re a we l l -o rgan ized and successful season . This pos it ion will also be in cha rg e of the p lanning and organizat ion of the annual Band Banquet.

HISTORIAN: The Grizzly Marching Band his torian will work with the personnel m an ag e r and w e b m a s te r by providing pictures for the websi te and working primarily on the band ban q u e t slide show. The his torian will also take pictures of the band dur ing band camp , rehearsa ls , a n d / o r pe rfo rm ances , or make a r r a n g e m e n t s for so m e o n e else to do so. In addi t ion to the p hoto responsibi li ties, the historian will also take the minute s of leade rsh ip meet ings . This pos it ion also ass is ts with the annua l awards and o the r recogni t ion , and any o th e r i tems of public re la tions t h a t may arise dur ing the season.

EQUIPMENT MANAGER: This pos it ion will ass is t with ALL logistical ope ra t ions o f the Grizzly Marching Band. In addi t ion to p r e - s e a s o n prepara t ion, h e / s h e will be responsib le for prepar ing daily rehearsa ls by set t ing up podiums, so u n d sys tems , yard line markers , etc. , lining and maintain ing the pract ice field on a regular basis, ass is t ing the di rector(s) and g ra d u a te ass is tant (s ) with the planning and logistics o f g a m e days and pe rformances , providing wa ter for breaks and maintain ing o the r daily oper a t ions of the GMB.

UNIFORM MANAGER: The Uniform Manager will primarily be responsib le for mainta in ing the inventory of ALL GMB uniforms. He/She will ass is t the di rector(s) with the p r e - s e a s o n order ing of gloves and shoes ; o rg anize uniform d i s t r i bu t ion / r e tu rn; coordinate any a l terat ions necessary of pant s a n d / o r ja cke t s before the first per formance; be responsible for glove and plume dis t ribut ion. In addi t ion to inventory, h e / s h e will be responsib le for all uni form issues during gam e days and pe rfo rm ances . An ass is tan t uniform m a n a g e r will also be chos en to help with organizat ion, mai n tenanc e and checkou t of uniforms. The a s s i s t an t pos it ion is in tended to train s o m e o n e to take on the role of uni form m a n a g e r in future seasons .

LIBRARIAN: The librarian will be respons ib le for maintain ing the marching band library and all a spect s o f the GMB th a t involve music or folios. The primary responsibi l i ty o f this posi tion will be to pre pa re the sea son music and o rg a n iz e / inven to ry the music folios before band ca m p begins. In addi t ion to p r e - s e a s o n work, the librarian will d is t r ibute and inventory all folios during ca m p and collect t h e m at the end of the season. During the sea son , it will be the l ibrarian’s main priority to keep cu rren t with any copying o f music re q u es ted by the director(s) or band m e m b er s . In addi t ion to marching band music i ssues , the librarian is also expec ted to ass is t with the prepara t ion of pep band reper toi re and folders dur ing the season.

GMB IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address

Grizzly Marching Band School o f Music

32 Cam pus Drive Missoula, MT 59812

GMB Office

Music Building - Room 3

GMB Office Phone

(406) 3 7 0 - 8 7 3 0

Music Office Phone

(406) 2 4 3 - 6 8 8 0

T.A . Office Phone

(406) 2 4 3 - 4 3 5 5

Band Website

h t t p : / / w w w . u m t . e d u / m u s i c / e n s e m b l e s / q r i z z lv - m a r c h in q - b a n d

Band Email

gr izz lymarchingband@gmai l .com

RESOURCESPlease use the following list o f resources i f you have instrum ent or m usic needs or contact information for local media during the course o f the season. There are several m usic stores in Missoula within a d o se proxim ity to campus, bu t also several national companies for online ordering and services.

M orgenroth Music Center

11 05 W. SussexMissoula5 4 9 - 0 0 1 3

Music Medic

333 S. Higgins Ave. WMissoula5 4 9 - 0 8 8 9

Electronic Sound and Percussion

81 9 S. Higgins Missoula 7 2 8 - 1 1 1 7

The W oodwind and Brasswind

4 0 0 4 Techn olog y Drive South Bend, IN 4 6 6 2 8

1 - 8 0 0 - 3 4 6 - 4 4 4 8 www.wwbw.com

JW Pepper

1 - 8 0 0 - 3 4 5 - 6 2 9 6www.iwpepper . com

KECI-TV

340 E. Main StreetMissoula7 2 1 - 2 0 6 3

KPAX-TV

2 2 0 4 Regent StreetMissoula5 4 2 - 4 4 0 0

The Missoulian

500 S. Higgins AvenueMissoula7 2 1 - 6 2 0 0www.missou l ian .com

The Kaimin UM Newspaper

UM-Journal ism 2 062 4 3 - 6 5 4 1let ters@kaimin.org

UM Athletics

Athletic Director Hoyt Athletic Complex 2 4 3 - 5 3 3 1athle t i cs@ montanaqr izz l i es . com

OTHER BANDS AT UM

SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLEThe Symphonic Wind Ensemble, u nder the di rect ion o f Prof. J am es Smart , is the p remier wind and percuss ion concer t en se m b le at UM. The g ro u p has been fea tu red at the CBDNA Nor thwe st /W estern Regional Convent ion, Montana Music Educa to r’s State Conference , Nor thwest MENC Convent ion and its p e r fo rm anc es have been acclaimed by many g u es t s ar t i s ts and condu c to r s . Audit ions for all in teres ted individuals - regard les s of major or in s t ru m en t - will be held at the beginning of each sem es ter . Please contac t Prof. Smart (X4382) in the School of Music for more informat ion.

UM CONCERT BANDThe UM Concer t Band, u nde r the di rect ion of Dr. Kevin Griggs, is o p en to all in terested music ians on ca m p u s - regard les s o f major or ins t rument . There are no audi t ions necessary for m em bersh ip . This en s e m b le provides an excel lent op po r t un i ty for all music ians to par ticipate in a conc er t en s e m b le and to per form both t radi tional and con tem p o ra ry band reper toi re. The Concer t Band pe rfo rm s one concer t dur ing the fall s e m e s t e r and two dur ing the spr ing sem es ter .

UM JAZZ BAND I, II & IIIThe Ja zz p rog ram at UM includes three Ja zz Bands and several small j a z z com bos , op en to all in teres ted s tu d en t s by audit ion . In addi t ion to the s e m e s t e r concer ts , the international ly recogn ized Buddy De Franco Jazz Festival fea tures w o r ld - r en o w n e d g u e s t ar t is t s as soloists and clinicians each year. Please con tac t Professor Lance Boyd in the Music D epar tm en t for more informat ion.

UM PEP BANDAn integral par t o f the UM Athletic Band p ro g ram is the UM Pep Band. With a m em b er sh ip se lec ted f rom the active m em b er s of the Grizzly Marching Band, this excit ing g r o u p o f brass, s a x o p h o n e and percuss ion music ians has becom e a crowd favorite at all UM Basketball gam es . Audit ions for in teres ted m e m b e r s will be held early in the fall s e m e s t e r and rehearsa ls will be s che du le d in prepara t ion for the beginning of the sea son . Members o f the Pep Band will receive a s t ipend for every g a m e played - a m o u n t to be d e te rm in e d by audi t ion and n u m b er of g a m e s played. With a reperto ire ranging f rom the lates t pop tu n es to the s t anda rd big band and fun k charts , this g r o u p has becom e the hear t of the ex c i t emen t and popular i ty seen at all UM athlet ic events.

CHAMBER ENSEMBLESIn addi t ion to large en s e m b le opp or tun i t ies , music ians can par ticipate in the many special ty w in d /p e rc u s s io n e n s e m b le s on ca mpus : Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, T ru m p e t Ensemble, T r o m b o n e Choir, Percussion Ensemble and the Is lander’s Steel Drum Band. For more informat ion, con tac t the appropr ia te s tudio pr ofessors in the D ep ar tm en t of Music.

OTHER ENSEMBLESWhether a music major or minor or not, the UM s t u d e n t is invited to par t icipate in performing e n s e m b le s offered by the School of Music. Al though som e g ro u p s may not require an audi t ion for m em ber sh ip , t h o s e with such criteria offer t ryouts at the beginning of each sem es ter . In addi t ion to the band program, the d e p a r t m e n t offers oppor tun i t ie s for ins t rumenta l i s ts and vocalists alike. Vocalists may par t ic ipate in one of the five choral ensemble s : University Choir, C h am b er Chorale, Men’s Choir, and W o m en ’s Chorus . The University Orches t ra is open to wind, percuss ion and st ring musicians . For more information a b o u t t h e s e oppor tuni t ie s , con tac t the School o f Music.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHEDULING_______________The University o f Montana gratefully recognizes the extra dem ands o f time and effort placed upon those students who participate in our Marching Band program. Although only a m odest am ount o f academic credit is granted for membership, students are offered a num ber o f incentives as an indication o f both acknowledgem ent and appreciation.

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are currently available for each m em ber o f the marching band:

First Year - $500 Second Year - $750 Third Year and up - $1 ,000

Requirements : Students MUST be enrolled in Marching Band (MUSi 155 or MUSi 355) in order to receive the scholarship, i f you are no t enrolled in the class before m id-term o f fall sem ester, scholarship m oney will be forfeited.

Distribution: Scholarships will be distributed in two installments, one at the m idterm and one at the conclusion o f the season. These paym ents m ay be subject to deductions resulting from attendance problems. A list o f deductions will be p o s ted at m idterm and the conclusion o f the sem ester, it will be the responsibility o f each s tuden t to resolve such fines before scholarship distribution.

Fines: Fines will be a s s e s s e d to an individual ’s s t u d en t ac co un t or scholarship for thefollowing r eas on s and am o u n ts .

• Dama ge to the un i fo rm ..................................................................Cost of the repair• Dama ge to the flip f o l d e r /m u s i c ....................................................................Si 5.00• Dama ge to a school i n s t r u m e n t Cost o f the repai r• Tardies and A b s e n c e s ............................................$5 0 -1 00 (see Grading Policy)

Financial Aid: In som e ins tances, the marching band scho larship a m o u n t will c ha nge thefinancial aid package offered to a s tudent . If you feel t h a t this scholar sh ip may cause changes to your financial aid package, please contac t the Financial Aid Office at 2 4 3 - 5 3 7 3 . They can help with specific qu es t io n s regarding financial aid at UM.

CLASS CREDIT AND REGISTRATION

All m e m b e r s of the Grizzly Marching Band mus t regis ter for MUSI 1 55A. section 1

(CRN #71 6 1 0 ) . for one ac ademic credit and let ter grade . Upper-divis ion credit may be ea rned by register ing for MUS 355A . section 1 (CRN # 7 2 7 2 2 ) . Studen ts who wish may regis ter for one (1) su pp lem en ta l credit by signing up for MUS 4 9 2 . Section 1 (CRN # 7 2 3 1 9 ). This special ca tego ry allows s tu d en t s to gain addit ional a credit for thei r par ticipation and often helps to fill a credit load w i thou t add ing a new class to thei r schedule . Permiss ion for this addi t ional credit(s) m us t be ob ta ined f rom the d i rec tor before regis ter ing for MUS 492.

REHEARSALS

Regular rehearsa ls will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 :1 0 -5 :4 0 PM

(3 :3 0 p m -5 :4 0 p m for Drum line), according to the p r e -d e t e r m i n e d sched ule tha t you will find on the final pages of this handboo k. Every a t t e m p t will be m ade to follow this plan as closely as possible. However, unexpected preparation needs and inclem ent w eather conditions may

dictate changes. Any ad j u s t m e n t will be an n o u n c e d as far ah e ad as possible.

** Please visit the CMB Facebook page regularly or check the bulletin board near Room 3 in the Music Building for schedule updates.

Scheduled rehearsa ls will be located on the “River Bowl Field” (located on the nor th side of Cam pus Drive, across f rom the Fine Arts Building, ad jacen t to the football practice field). When Wash ing ton-Grizz ly Stadium is available, rehearsa ls will be held or moved to tha t location. Room 1 or the Music Recital Hall o f the music building will be used for viewing per fo rm an ce videos, a n n o u n c e m e n t s , or o the r meet ings . During poor w e a th e r condi t ions , rehearsa ls may be held in the Music Recital Hall or o the r location TBA.

PREPARATION

In addi t ion to being on t ime and prep ared to begin each rehearsa l and pe rform ance, the following guidel ines m u s t be ad he re d to in o rd e r to en su r e effective and efficient rehearsa ls :

• Have in s t ru m en t and all necessary par ts• Have your flip folder and drill shee ts with you at all t imes• Have your music o rg an iz ed in your flip folder for easy access• C lo se d - to e sh o es m u s t be worn at all t imes in rehearsa l - sandals , fl ip-flops, etc. are

not perm itted

• Proper at ti re m u s t be worn. ALL REHEARSALS WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED, RAIN or SHINE! Be prepa re d for all w e a th e r condi t ions .

• Take care of any a t t en d a n ce issues with the g ra d u a t e as s i s t an t prior to the beginning o f each meet ing or rehearsa l

• Have your music and marching posi t ions learned and appropr ia te ly prepa re d for each rehearsa l . ALL PRECAME&HALF TIME SHOW MUSIC MUST BE MEMORIZED!

• Mark your individual pos i t ions on your drill shee ts and m ark your drill m o v e s / c o u n t s in your music. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY!

Fl ip-folders may be used for pu rp o se s of individual or collective rehearsa l and music m emor iza t ion out s ide of rehearsa l t ime since the music for ou r hal f - t ime per fo rm ances will be mem ori ze d . Band m e m b e r s are expec ted to pract ice challenging p a s s a g e s on their own t ime in o rd e r to make the m os t efficient use of rehearsa l t ime. Flip folders may be used to per form music in the s t an ds during the g a m e and at o the r per fo rm an ces w he re n o n ­m em ori zed tu n e s are played. YOU MUST USE A LYRE FOR YOUR MUSIC IF PERFORMING NON­MEMORIZED MUSIC. (Some sect ions may be e x e m p te d f rom lyre use)

SECTIONALSAll sec t ions are ex p e c te d to hold regular sec tionals ou t s ide o f c lass t ime in o rd e r to pre pa re music for pe r fo rm ances . The appo in ted section leaders a n d / o r s taf f m e m b e r s are respons ib le for schedul ing such mee t ings when the need ar ises . In such ins tances, coopera t ion and a t t e n d a n ce is required. Members participating in the Drumline are required to a t t end sectionals prior to each schedu led rehearsa l and pe rform ance.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The m o s t im por t an t a s p e c t behind the succ es s o f th e Grizzly Marching Band is the exp ect a t ion of 100% a t t e n d a n c e by all m em b er s . We are aware th a t p rob lems and em ergenc ie s do arise at t imes which may w arr an t an ex c used ab se n ce - life happens! Excused ab s e n ces m u s t be approved by the d i rec tors at leas t 24 hours in a d v a n c e . An a t t e n d a n ce form m u s t be co m plet ed to make such a reques t . Con tact the Graduate Ass is tant in cha rg e of a t t endance , at 2 4 3 - 4 3 5 5 , to obta in a form and to ad d r e s s all a t t e n d a n ce issues.

The cri teria for ex c u sed a b s e n c e s are:1. Any problem previously cleared with the d i rec tors2. Illness, verified by a d o c t o r ’s note3. Family em erg en cy4. All re ques t s for an excused ab se n ce MUST be su bm i t t ed in writ ing to the

Graduate Ass is tant in charge of a t t enda nce . Failure to turn in an a t t en d a n c e

fo rm will result in an u n e x c u sed absence .

PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCEWith the except ion o f highly unusual c i rcumstances , NO ABSENCES FROM PERFORMANCES WILL BE ALLOWED. In such rare ins tances t h a t an absence b ec o m e s absolute ly necessary, it shall be the s t u d e n t ’s responsibi li ty to co ntac t the Graduate Ass i s t ant in cha rge ofa t t endance . All a t t e n d a n c e issues MUST be a d d r e s s ed in advance. Failure to ad d r e s s an

ab se n ce f rom per fo rm ance will resul t in an au tom at ic failing gr ade for the sem es te r .

TARDIESTARDINESS TO REHEARSALS OR PERFORMANCES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! A tardy shall be def ined as any ins tance in which a per son arrives af ter a d es igna te d rehearsa l t ime and w hose excuse is d e e m e d unaccep tab le . ON TIME d o e s not m ean arriving a t the a p p o in ted t ime, it m ean s arriving early e n o u g h to be in your sp o t with your i n s t ru m en t ready by the appo in ted time!

COURSE CONFLICTSIf you have a regular schedu le conflict tha t may result in ta rd ine ss to rehearsa ls , you may reques t permiss ion for a s tanding ex cuse f rom the director(s). Conflicts such as class conflicts, travel t im e /d i s t a n c e or class location may be cons ider ed if it only involves a missing a small a m o u n t of rehearsa l t ime. A COURSE CONFLICT FORM m u s t be co m plet ed within the first two we ek s of the fall s e m e s t e r in orde r for considera t ion. The director(s) will cons ider each conflict on an individual basis and de te rm in e a solut ion.

GRADING POLICY

Your g ra de for the s e m e s t e r will be a reflection o f your a t t enda nce , par ticipation and overall con tr ibut ion as a m e m b e r of the Grizzly Marching Band. Everyone s t ar ts with an A ! and maintain ing your g ra de requires an acceptab le ef fort at fulfilling the cou r se requ iremen ts . In acco rd ance with the At tendance , Uniform and Equipment policies, t he following guidel ines will apply:

1. Show music m us t be m em ori ze d for per formance. Your g ra de will be lowered Vi let ter for each set of sh ow music not mem ori ze d . (We do 3 shows + p re - g a m e )2. Each un ex cu sed a b s e n ce f rom rehearsa l will lower your g ra de by Vi let ter g ra de and a $ 50 fine to your scho larship will be a s s e s s e d3. Two un ex c u sed tard ie s will equal one abse nce4. Unexcused a b s e n c e s or tardies to m anda to ry sectionals will be t rea ted the sam e as an unex cu sed a b s e n c e / t a r d y to a regular rehearsa l5. Each un ex cu sed tardy to a d re ss rehearsa l will lower your gr ade by 1 letter g ra des and a $50 fine will be a s s e s s e d to you r scholarship6. An un ex c u sed ab se n ce f rom a per fo rm ance or gam e day d re ss rehearsa l will result in an au tomat i c g rad e of an F and loss o f scholarship

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

MUSIC AND FLIP FOLDERSEach playing m e m b e r will be a ss igned a specific plastic f l ip-folder t h a t will include music to be pe r fo rm ed as the sea son prog res ses . It is the responsibi l i ty of the individual player to have thei r music with t h e m at all t imes . All music should remain in the fo lder in o rd e r received to ass is t with f inding tu n e s quickly dur ing th e f a s t - p a c e d g am es .During the marching sea son, addi t ional music will be d i s t r ibuted by the Music Librarian. If you are in need of music, contac t this s taf f m e m b e r immediately. Do no t th ro w yo ur flip folder a t any t ime! All flip folders and music will be re turned at the conclus ion of the season. There is no charge for r ep lacement of individual parts; however, the loss o f an enti re fl ip- folder will result in a fine o f $25.

UNIVERSITY-OWNED INSTRUMENTSThe UM Grizzly Marching Band provides a variety o f s ch o o l -o w n ed in s t ru m en ts to t h o se music ians in need. The following in s t ru m en ts will be provided by the band: Sousaphones , Baritones, Marching Horns, Piccolos, s o m e S axop ho nes , and Percussion to the e x t e n t tha t t h e se in s t ru m en ts are available. Every ef fort will be m ade to provide in s t ru m en ts to every m e m b e r of t h e se sect ions . Mouthpieces are provided with brass and woodwind ins t rument s . Addi tional suppl ies such as reeds , oil, g rease , etc. will be pu rc hased at the e x p e n s e of the individual.

The Graduate Ass i s t ant and Equipment Manager are in cha rg e of checking o u t all universi ty- owned wind in s t ru m en ts and equ ipm en t . The Drumline coord ina to r will deal with the needs of the percuss ion is ts . Go directly to t h e m with all i ssues regarding ins t rumen ts and eq u ipm en t .

INSTRUMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEAll m e m b e r s of the UM Grizzly Marching Band are expe c ted to take go od care of the ir in s t ru m en ts and equ ipm en t , w h e th e r they are personal proper ty or owned by the university. Any repai rs are exp e c t ed to be m ade at the e x p e n s e of the in s t ru m en t owner or borrower (this includes univer s i ty -owned ins t ruments) . When possible, s taf f m e m b e r s will ass i s t in making minor, o n - t h e - s p o t repai rs and ad ju s tm en ts .

In addit ion , any excess ive d a m a g e done to university in s t ru m en ts will be a s s e s s e d and d e d u c te d f rom the scholarship o f the m e m b e r responsible for th a t in s t ru m en t - per the Ins t rumen t Loan Contract . In s t ru men ts should be c leaned before they are checked in.

STORAGE AND LOCKERSThe Univers ity-owned So u sap h o n es and Percussion e q u ip m e n t are to be s to red in thei r as s igned area(s) in Music Building Room #4. Smal ler univer s i ty -owned ins t rumen ts may be kept in the ir cases in the des igna ted ar ea s in Music Building Room #2 . Storage space for in Room #2 may be available to t h o se wh o re q u es t it, by seeing the Graduate Ass is tant . Depending upon availability, lockers in the Music Building may be reserved by see ing one o f the adminis t ra t ive a s s i s t an t s in the School o f Music Office, Room 101, on the main floor. Music majors may check o u t a locker for the year dur ing band camp. If n o n - m a j o r s would like a locker for the school year you may check one ou t af ter band c a m p t h ro u g h the music office according to the i r schedule and p rocedures . Privately-owned in s t ru m en ts may be s to red in the individual ’s living qua r te rs , in the s to rage ar ea s provided in Room #2, or in a s tu d e n t locker in the Music Building (when available). See information above for specific details.

EQUIPMENT FINESFines for the d a m a g e to or loss of all university owned e q u ip m e n t ( ins t rument s , f l ip- folders , lyres, uni form, etc.) will be a s s e s s e d to the scholar sh ip o f the band m e m b e r responsib le for said equ ipm en t . All fines will be a s s e s s e d at the conclus ion o f the marching sea son at the t ime of e q u ip m e n t return. (See fine list above)

UNIFORMS

Uniform dist r ibut ion will take place dur ing the p r e - s e a s o n marching band camp. All m e m b e r s of the Grizzly Marching Band will be i ssued a uni form in the app ropr i a t e s izes if at all possible . Al terat ions will be made, if needed, dur ing the t ime before the first gam e. The basic GMB uniform to be d i s t r ibuted will include:Coat

• Issued to ALL GMB Members .Pants (w / suspende rs )

• Issued to ALL GMB Members .Shako (Hat)

• Issued to ALL GMB Members. (Sou sapho nes will receive a beret .)Overcoat

• Issued to ALL GMB Members to be worn in the even t o f inc lement weather .G arm ent Bag

• Issued to ALL GMB Members for pr op e r s to ra ge of Uniform/Parts .GMB T -S h irt

• ALL band m em b er s are required to we ar this shi rt und e r n ea th thei r uni form.• ALL new m em b er s will be provided with the shi rt - at no cost .

Black m arching shoes

• Issued to NEW m e m b e r s - at no cost .Black Socks

• ALL Members o f the GMB are respons ib le for providing their own black socks to be worn with the uni form.

• White or o the r n o n - b l a c k socks will be immedia te ly “a d j u s t e d ” to m ee t uniform guidel ines prior to pe rformances .

Black Gloves

• Each m e m b e r will be provided with a pair of black marching gloves - at no cost .• Add i t iona l / r ep lac em en t gloves can be pu rc hased f rom the Uniform Manager for

$ 2 .00/ pai r .• All m e m b e r s are e n c o u rag e d to wash thei r gloves af ter each performance.

Plumes

• Plumes will be d i s t r ibuted at each Game Day d re ss rehearsa l . Plumes will be re turned in the s t an d s af ter the hal f - t ime performance.

Griz Caps

• Issued to ALL GMB Members for cold w e a th e r pe r fo rm ances and m u s t be tu rn ed in at the end of the sea son with the uni form.

The Uniform Manager will deal with ALL uniform issues including r ep la cem en t o f par ts and reasonab le re p a i r s /m en d in g . Uniform issues should be ad d r e s s e d PRIOR to g a m e w e ek e n d s or before the Game Day dre ss rehearsa l . In case an em er g en cy need ar ises , ex t ra bu t tons , gloves, p lumes and o th e r accessor i es will be available prior to pe rformances . Each band m e m b e r is personally re sponsible for the ap p ea ran ce , condi t ion, and safe keeping of h i s /h e r own uniform during the season. Never leave any piece o f equipm ent, uniform item , or

instrum ent (w hether it belongs to you or the university) unattended at any time!!!

ALTERATIONS

Alterat ions for individual uni forms will be dealt with by the Uniform Manager and uniform staff. Any ch a n g es to the uni form (hemming , bu t tons , z ippers , etc.) will be d e te rm in ed at the schedu led uniform dis t ribution t imes and com ple ted prior to the first per fo rm an ce of the GMB.

PROPER WEAR AND ATTIRE• Your pride as a m e m b e r o f the Grizzly Marching Band is reflected in the way you wear

your uni form.• ALL uniform par ts are to be h u n g / o r s tored inside the g a r m e n t bag - AT ALL TIMES!• Hair - Any pe rs on w h o se hair t o u ch es the t op o f the uniform shou lder m u s t wea r thei r

hair up while in uniform - this includes wh en the hat is removed. No exceptions.

• When in public, you are to we ar the uniform com pletely. The coa t m us t be fa s tened and closed. On occas ions wh en it is unusually hot, the d i rec tors may allow you to take off your coa t while in the s t ands , provided th a t you we ar your marching band t - s h i r t unde rnea th . If you are not wear ing your marching band shirt , you will not be allowed to remove your coat. Pant should be worn with the s u s p e n d e r s over the sho ul de rs at all t imes to prevent d a m a g e to the pan t hem.

• At the o n se t o f inclement wea ther , the GMB overcoats will be worn. Additional clothing may be permi t t ed d e p e n d in g on w e a th e r condi t ions and p u r su a n t to d i rec tor permission.

• There is absolute ly NO SMOKING WHILE IN UNIFORM!

• Sunglasses may be worn in the s t an d s but never on the field.• Non-u n i fo rm hats are not to be worn with the uniform with the excep t ion of wa rm

h ead g ea r in cold wea ther .

UPKEEP AND FINESThere is no deposit or rental fee required for the use o f any uniform items. However, each m em ber is personally responsible for the sa fe-keeping and proper storage (on hanger) o f their own uniform for the duration o f the marching season. The cost o f any items(s) not returned or returned in unreasonably poor condition will be charged directly to the s tuden t to whom the uniform was issued a t the time.

• Uniforms are to be hung in g a r m e n t bags at all t imes wh en not it use• Gloves are to be w a sh e d prior to each per fo rm an ce or when they bec o m e dirty.

Replacement gloves can be and are en c o u rag e d to be replaced f rom the Uniform Manager for $ 2 .00 /pa i r .

• Shoes are to be c leaned a n d / o r pol ished prior to EACH per formance• Individual s t u d en t s wishing to have h i s /h e r uni form cleaned during the season, will

need to take care of it t hem sel ves and MUST take the uniform to the ap pr ov ed c leaner (Missoula Text iles 111 E. Spruce (406) 5 4 3-5 1 71)

• Upon return o f the uniform, d a m a g e will be a s s e s s e d and the cos t of re pa i r / r e p l a cem en t will be d ed u c te d f rom your scholarship .

GAME DAYSAll Came Day details are outlined in the season schedule, located at the end o f this handbook. Rem em ber to consult this information shown for specific times and locations o f all activities taking place during Game Days. Any changes will be announced as far in advance as possible, but your understanding and cooperation will be appreciated.

DRESS REHEARSALSDress rehearsa ls will be held each Saturday morn ing of g am e days, or a t a d es ig n a ted t ime prior to a Grizzly Marching Band performance. All dre ss rehearsa ls will be held at Washing ton-Grizz ly Stadium. Times may vary dep e n d in g on s t ad ium availability a n d / o r g am e t imes . These rehearsa ls require the SHAKO & COAT & GLOVES, with all par ts of the uni form worn properly. Uniform inspect ions will be co nduc te d by the d ru m major(s) and section leaders before each d re ss rehearsa l and dur ing the lunch break.

POST GAMEAt the conclus ion of each game, the GMB will per form a Post Game show, including selec ted sho w and s tand tun es . All m e m b e r s of the band shall remain in the s t an d s and par ticipate until t he per fo rm ance has conc luded. T hough the per fo rm ances may be informal by nature, unprofess ional behavior is inappropr ia te wh en in uni form.

TENTATIVE GAME DAY SCHEDULEAlthough each Game Day schedule m ay change depending on gam e time and/or other activities, the following is a sum m arized schedule o f a normal UM Game Day:

9:30AM A section will be a ss igned to help the e q u ip m e n t m an a g e r with sea t covers10:00AM Dress Rehearsal at Wash ing ton-G rizz ly Stadium

1 1 :30AM Lunch at Music Building• The Music Building will be open for ou r use on g a m e days -

DO NOT leave valuables u n a t t e n d e d in the music bui lding a t ANY t ime bu t especial ly on g a m e day!

• A section will be a ss igned each w e ek to help with c leanup.

1 2:30PM Pre Game Warm -Up at Phyllis Washington Park• W a r m - u p and tu n e with sec tions• Uniform Inspect ion• Full-Band W a rm -u p

12:50PM Parade to Stadium - Tai lgate Performances

1 :1 5 PM P re -g am e Performance

1 :30PM Kick-off, band moves to s t ands (South End Zone)

Halftime The band will leave the s t an d s with 5 :00 on the clock in the 2 nd qu a r te r to setup on the field for our hal ft ime show

End of Game P o s t - g a m e Performance (South End Zone)

PERFORMANCE PROCEDURES

1. AN m e m b e r s (both playing and non-playing) m u s t remain sea te d with thei r sec tion for the dura t ion of the gam e. Stand tunes , shor ts and school songs will be played t h ro u g h o u t the g a m e and di rec ted by the d ru m majors. ALWAYS BE READY TO PLAY, FOCUS AND BE ALERT!!!!!!!!!

2. Every playing m e m b e r is required to par t icipate in the playing of music from the s t an d s a t all t imes - this includes horn moves and cheers.

3. All in s t rumenta l is ts m u s t keep thei r in s t ru m en t in an access ible pos it ion at all t imes . You should be ready to play a t a m o m e n t ’s notice. In s t ru men ts are easily d a m a g e d wh en left sitt ing on or u nder the s tands! So u sa p h o n es should be kept in a ready posi tion.

4. Cheer ing in the s t an d s shall remain positive and constructive. Offensive a n d / o r abusive lan guage is prohibited . If a prob lem occurs involving o the r disruptive fans, immedia te ly repor t the incident to the d i rec tors or local c a m p u s public safety. DO NOT a t t e m p t to deal with t h e se s i tua t ions on your own.

5. FULL Uniforms are to be worn at all t imes . The di rector(s) will decide when ch an g es will be m ade - d e te rm in ed by w ea the r condit ions.

6 . No sm oking or consum ption o f alcoholic beverages will be perm itted at

official band functions or when in un iform . Violators will face immedia te d ismissal f rom the GMB, receive a failing g ra de and loss of scholarship.

7. Permiss ion m u s t be ob ta ined f rom a s taf f m e m b e r prior to leaving the band seating ar ea for any reason wha tsoever , in o rd e r to en su r e a reasonab le represen ta t ion at all t imes .

8. No guests may be sea te d within the reserved band section at g a m e s wi thout permiss ion f rom the di rec tors .

9. CELL PHONES are not perm itted during perform ances and must be turned o ff

during daily rehearsals. In case of e m er g en cy or if you need to ge t in touch with an o th e r individual, p lease see the d i rec tors or band s taf f for ass is tance .

OTHER PROCEDURESMembers of the Grizzly Marching Band re p re sen t The University o f Montana, The D e par t m en t of Music and the Athletic Depar tment . It is essent ia l th a t ou r behavior reflects upo n the University in a posit ive manner . Any behavior not specifically d i scussed in this h a n d b o o k will be go ver ned by the University S tuden t C ondu ct Code.

Academ ic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code

All s tu d en t s m u s t pract ice ac ademic honesty . Academic m iscond uc t is sub jec t to an academic penalty by the co ur se ins t ructor a n d / o r disciplinary sanct ion by the University. All s tuden t s need to be familiar with the S tuden t Cond uc t Code. The Code is available for review onl ine at h t tp : / /I i f e . u m t . e d u /v p s a / s tu d e n t_ c o n d u c t . p h p .

DisabilitiesStudent s with disabil it ies may re q u es t r eas on ab le modificat ions by contac t ing me. The University of Montana a s s u re s equal access to ins truct ion t h ro u g h col laborat ion between s tu d en t s with disabil it ies, ins t ructors , and Disability Services for Studen ts (DSS). “Reason able” m ea n s the University permits no fundamen ta l a l tera t ions of ac adem ic s t a n d a r d s or retroact ive modif icat ions . For more informat ion, please consu l t h t tp : / /w w w .u m t .ed u /d i s a b i l i tv .

Ins t ructor Informat ionDr. Kevin Griggs Music Room 3kev in .qr iqqs@umontana.edu (406) 3 7 0 - 8 7 3 0 cell

Office Hours: By A ppoin tm en t . I a m usual ly in the building m os t days but bec ause o f the need to be ou t of the office at meet ings , p re para t ion for gam es , or dealing with in s t ruments , p lease call, t ex t or email and I will be happy to se t up a t ime to m ee t with you.

Up W ith M ontanaUM Grizzly Fight Song by Richard Howell

Up with Montana, boys, down with the foe.

Old Montana’s out for a victory;

She 11 shoot her backs around the foe-men ’s line;

A hot time is coming now, oh, brother mine.

Up with Montana, boys, down with the foe.

Good old Grizzly 11 triumph today;

And the squeal o f the pig will float on the air,

From the tummy o f the Grizzly Bear!

MONTANAOfficial State Song o f Montana

Montana, Montana, Glory o f the West;

O f all the states from coast to coast,

You ’re easily the best.

Montana, Montana, Where skies are always blue;

M-O-N-T-A-N-A

Montana, we love you!

Famous Quotes from the UM Grizzly Marching Band

“Welcome to the greatest show in Montana!”

“In Marching Band, if you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late. And if you're late... You're in a lot of trouble.”

“Your success in Marching Band depends on two things: how much work you do by yourself and how well you can work with others.”

"Failure isn't funny"

“Always play the music from your heart, not from your folder.”

“Don't ever second-guess what you're capable of doing, because once you do you will never find out.”

“It may seem hectic and stressful right now, but it will only get easier!!”

"Marching band can be the place where you let the rest of life’s problems go."

"If you are struggling, speak up, chances are someone else is struggling too."

“If you've got a question, don't be afraid to ask the leadership. Sure, we may look intimidating, but we're really big puppy dogs at heart.”

“You will never feel as hot or as cold as when you are in marching band!”

“ALWAYS bring your overcoat to games. It's Montana; you never know when the weather is going to change.”

“My first day of band camp, I knew absolutely no one, but by the end of the week, I had a group of close friends, I knew my way around campus, AND I was already moved into my dorm room before the rush of people.”

“Being in the Grizzly Marching Band is an all or nothing kind of thing. You have to give it your all or you will gain nothing from being part of it.”

“Above all, remember to have fun. You'd be surprised just how much better you get at something when you have a good time doing it.”

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Memorization TipsOver the course of the season, you will be memorizing a large amount of

music, but please do not be overwhelmed. The band rehearses thoroughly and your time in sectionals will be beneficial. Should you require some

outside word to memorize your music, here are some helpful tips compiledby our GMB 2009 Leadership Staff.

Patience and Repetition. Staying calm and maintaining a clear mind while going through an excerpt over and over helps develop strong mental connections that you can count on when the pressures of performance are on.

Practice slowly! Your mind can't form muscle memory if you try to go too fast.

Memorize in chunks. 4 or 5 bars at a time, and keep adding to it.

Mix it up! Consider memorizing from the end or the middle.

Look at the big picture, (i.e. the form.) How many bars are there in the verse? Chorus? Is the verse the exact same when it comes back? Don't memorize something again if you don't have to.

"Repetition is the mother of perfection"...or in this case, memorizing music. Take it in sections. Play a section with music then again without. Move on to the next section with music and play the two sections without music and so forth.

EARS first. Download the music off of Blackboard once Dr. Griggs posts it, and listen to it frequently. Learn how your part fits in with the ensemble. Anything you can do so you know "how the tune goes" will ease the memorization process. Listening to and singing along with recordings works well, as does playing through excerpts slowly and softly in order to focus on the melody and rhythms rather than the physical technique.

Write the moves into the music, when the phrase changes, we're probably also changing moves.

Remember to memorize the rests, dynamics, and articulation, not just the notes.

You can’t cram for music memorization the night before the game. Memorize it early and review it every day at practice.

UM Grizzly Marching Band REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

2 0 1 3 S E A S O NRemember, it is YOUR responsibility to be ON TIME for all scheduled activities! ** AH scheduled dates and times are subject to change.

BAND CAMP 201 3

Sunday, A u g .l 8 Studen t Leadership Day (Section leaders & s taf f only)

Mon, A u g .l 9 -F ri, Aug. 23 ALL Members and Drumline Report for Band Camp (Mandatory)

REGULAR SEASON

Monday, August 26

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Practice Field(All 1st show and Pregame music passed off)

W ednesday, August 28

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

W ednesday, August 28

8:00-9:00pmPERFORMANCE AT OPENING CONVOCATIONMeet in FULL UNIFORM in f ront of the Music Building

Friday, August 30

71:30am-NoonWelcome Feast Performance - UM Oval

Friday, August 30

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Football Practice Fie ld/Stadium

Saturday, August 31

3:3 O pm -17:00pmGRIZ vs. APPALACHIAN STATESee Game Day Schedule - ad jus t for 7pm kickoff

Monday, Septem ber 2 NO REHEARSAL - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

W ednesday, Septem ber 4

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Room 1 /Pract ice Field

Friday, Septem ber 6

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Stadium

Monday, Septem ber 9

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

W ednesday, Septem ber 11

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Friday, Septem ber 1 3 NO REHEARSAL

Monday, Septem ber 16

4:10-5:40pmFull Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Wednesday, September 1 8 Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, Septem ber 20 Full Band Rehearsal - Football Practice Fie ld/Stadium 4:10-5:40pm (All 2nd Show music passed off)

Saturday, Septem ber 21 GRIZ vs. OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE

9:00am -4:00pm See Game Day Schedule - ad jus t for 1 pm kickoff

Monday, Septem ber 23 Full Band Music Rehearsal - MRH/Practice Field 4:10-5:40pm (Begin Learning 2 n d Show)

W ednesday, Septem ber 25 Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field4:10-5:40pm

Friday, Septem ber 27

4:10-5:40pm

Monday, Septem ber 30

4:10-5:40pm

W ednesday, October 2

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, October 4

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, October 4

7:30pm8:00pm8:30pm9:00pm9:30pm

Saturday, October 5

8:30am 9:30am 1 0:00am 71:00am 12:30pm

Monday, October 7

4:10-5:40pm

W ednesday, October 9

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, October 11

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, October 11

~7:00pm

Full Band Rehear sa l - Stadium

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal - Football Practice Fie ld/Stadium Rehearse with A lum ni Band

HOMECOMING WEEKEND BEGINS!

As sem ble in Full Uniform in f ront of the Music Bldg. Perform for University “Pep Rally” at Main Hall Board bu ses to go to the Holiday Inn Perform for the a lumni a t the Holiday Inn Return to the Music Building

HOMECOMING GAME - GRIZ vs. PORTLAND ST.

Dress Rehearsal - S tadiumBoard bu ses for pa rad e site“Hom ec oming Parade” beginsGame Day Lunch at Music BuildingNormal G a m e - d a y rout ine f rom this point on

Full Band Rehearsal - MRH/Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Recording Session - Stadium

(1 st & 2nd Show Music & Stands Tunes)

OUTREACH PERFORMANCE - CORVALLIS HSSpecific information TBA

Monday, October 14 Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

4:10-5:40pm

W ednesday, October 1 6 Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field4:10-5:40pm

Friday, October 1 8

Saturday, October 1 9

9:30am -5:00pm

Monday, October 21

4:10-5:40pm

W ednesday, October 23

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, October 25

4:10-5:40pm

Saturday, October 26

7 0:00am -5:00pm

Monday, October 28

4:10-5:40pm

W ednesday, October 30

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, Novem ber 1

4:10-5:40pm

Monday, Novem ber 4

4:10-5:40pm

W ednesday, Novem ber 6

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, Novem ber 8

4:10-5:40pm

Monday, Novem ber 11

4:10-5:40pm

W ednesday, Novem ber 1 3

4:10-5:40pm

Friday, Novem ber 1 5

4:10-5:40pm

Saturday, Novem ber 16

9:00am -4:00pm

Monday, Novem ber 1 8

4:10-5:40pm

NO REHEARSAL - MMEA CONVENTION

GRIZ vs. CAL POLYSee Game Day Schedule above

Full Band Music Rehearsal - MRH/Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal - Football Practice Fie ld/Stadium (All 3rd Show music passed off)

GRIZ vs. EASTERN WASHINGTONSee Game Day Schedule above

Full Band Rehearsal - MRH/Practice Field (Begin Learning 3rd Show)

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal Session - Stadium

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Rehear sa l - Practice Field

NO REHEARSAL - VETERAN’S DAY

Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field

Full Band Rehearsal - Football Practice Fie ld/Stadium

GRIZ vs. WEBER STATESee Game Day Schedule - ad jus t for Noon kickoff

Full Band Rehearsal - MRH/Practice Field

W ednesday, Novem ber 20 Full Band Rehearsal - Practice Field4:10-5:40pm

Friday, Novem ber 22 Full Band Recording Session - Stadium4:10-5:40pm (3rd show, Grooves & Stand Tunes)

Saturday, Novem ber 23 GRIZ @ MONTANA STATE (road trip)~6:30am Board bu ses in f ront of music building10:00am Arrive in Bozeman, MT10:00am Lunch in Bozeman11:30am Head to s t ad ium12:00pm Start of g am e4:00pm Board buses5:30pm Dinner in Bozeman10:00pm Arrive at Music Building

Monday, Novem ber 25 Full Band Meeting - Room MRH4:1 0 - 5 : 4 0 p m - Discuss Play-Off schedu le & end o f sea son

W ednesday, Novem ber 27 NO CLASSES - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Friday, Novem ber 29 NO CLASSES - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Saturday, Novem ber 30 FIRST PLAYOFF GAME (See schedule below)

Monday, Decem ber 2 Stadium Echoes Music Rehearsal - MRH4:10-5:40pm

Monday, Decem ber 2 ANNUAL BAND BANQUET!6:30pm UC North Ballroom

Saturday, February 1 STADIUM ECHOES REHEARSAL

1 0:00am-Noon Dennison Theatre (lunch provided after rehearsal)

Saturday, February 1 STADIUM ECHOES - Indoor Concert7:30pm Dennison Theatre

_____________ * * * PLAYOFFS BEGIN * * *_____________

* ALL home playoff games are a part o f the regular season performance schedule and ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE BAND.

This might include the first-round game during Thanksgiving Break. November 30th will be a playoff game for those teams seeded 13-20 in the playoff rankings. Teams 1-12 will have a bye that week, i f our team is seeded in the top 12 we will not have a game on Thanksgiving weekend and our first game will be on December 7th. i f we are seeded in the bottom 8 we

could have a home game on November 30th.We only perform at home playoff games and the National Championship

i f the team advances that far.

** MAKE YOUR TRA VEL PLANS ACCORDINGLY! **

Saturday, Novem ber 30 First round playoff g a m e

Saturday, Decem ber 7 Second round playoff gam e

Saturday, Decem ber 14 Quarter -Final playoff gam e

Friday, Decem ber 21 Semi-Final playoff g am e

Friday, January 3, 2 0 1 4 National C h am pionsh ip in Frisco, TX

***AII University-owned instruments, uniforms and music must be turned in at the end o f the season in order to receive your grade and scholarship - Instrument and Uniform return will be scheduled as determined by the football season.

Grizzly Marching Band

ABSENCE/TARDY FORM

NAME:

DATE: ID#:

SECTION: E-MAIL:

DATE OF ABSENCE/TARDY:

EXPLANATION:

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE INDICATED ABSENCE OR TARDY. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE FORM BY THE INDICATED TIME MAY RESULT IN AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE/TARDY.

Circle One: ABSENT TARDY

- DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX -

Absence: Tardy: Excused: Unexcused:

Approved By: Date:

Grizzly Marching Band

UNIFORM CONTRACTNAME: ____________________________________________

(Last) (First)

PHONE: ___________________________ STUDENT ID:

SIGNED OUT BY: SIGNED IN BY:

UNIFORM AND ACCESSORIES

COAT: PANTS:

HAT: OVERCOAT:

GARMENT BAG: Yes No GRIZ CAP: Yes No

IF YOUR UNIFORM IS NOT TURNED IN ON THE DATE SET FOR UNIFORM RETURN, YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO RETURN THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE, YOU MUST CONTACT THE EQUIPMENT MANAGER TO MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS. IN THE CASE THAT ANY UNIFORM PARTS ARE DAMAGED OR RETURNED IN A CONDITION THAT INDICATES MORE THAN NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, YOU WILL EITHER BE FINED FOR THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY.

I understand that I am responsible for all items listed above until the termination of this contract. I also understand that I am responsible for keeping the items in excellent condition throughout the season and will return it when requested to do so.

I agree to pay for any damage or loss to the above uniform and accessories issued to me. I will return the above uniform at the assigned time or will be subject to the conditions listed above.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

UM Grizzly Marching Band CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

I have read and accept the responsibilities of membership in the UM Grizzly Marching Band that have been described in this handbook. I will fulfill all obligations of membership to the best of my ability and

understand that I must fulfill these requirements in order to receive my scholarship.

I, the undersigned, do hereby express my commitment to the following terms involved in joining the UM Grizzly Marching Band.

I. I must be registered for the course in order to receive

payment of scholarship

II. Attend and be on time for all rehearsals and required events.

III. Attend and be on time for all performances and scheduled

trips for the entire season.

IV. Memorize all my music and contribute in a positive way to all performances.

V. Abide by the terms and conditions outlined in the

Attendance, Grading, and Equipment policies.

PRINTED NAME: _____________________________________________________

SECTION: _______________________________ UM ID#: __________________

SIGNATURE: DATE: