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Summer Marching Trimester 2008
FOR THOSE NOT
CURRENTLY WSHSB MEMBERS
Marching Trimester
For marching, the WSHSB is also know as "The Patriots". The marching
trimester is voluntary. It is open to current WSHSB members and non-members alike. We need
both musicians and non-musicians. Experienced musicians, thinking about joining the band
in the fall, may participate in the summer marching trimester, before they submit an
audition tape.
Thinking about Marching?
As soon as you begin to consider joining, you should email the director, Karen Borow, at Director. She will
call you at her earliest convenience. Include your name and phone with best time to call,
student’s name, age and musical experience along with each instrument and number of
years played. For non-musicians, include the same information except indicate interest in
the Color Guard Unit instead of an instrument.
Musicians
Any experienced, home-schooled musician is eligible to march with the WSHSB. It is
recommended that musicians be 9 years or older and have at least one school year of
instruction or experience on their instrument.
Non-Musicians
Non-musician, siblings or friends, are needed to complete the Color Guard Unit, which
consists of two banner carriers, rifles and up to five color guards carrying US flags. The
director assigns all positions within the Color Guard unit. There is no age restriction
for the Color Guard Unit, but volunteers must be physically strong enough to hold the
flags/banner. The Little Patriots marching corps, marches behind the band and is for
younger siblings.
Commitment
Prior to marching in parades during the summer, all musicians and color guards are
expected to participate in a preliminary marching practice on May 29 and one week
(five days) of marching camp June 16 to 20, 9 am to 12 pm. Regarding Marching Camp:
 | It is mandatory for first-time marchers to attend the entire week of Marching Camp.
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RECENTLY ADDED – MAKE-UP CAMP On Thursday and Friday, June 12 and 13, we will
have a Make-Up Camp for anyone unable to come to the regular camp, June 16-20. We’d
like all marching percussionists to also come on these two days to concentrate on working
on the marching cadence. If you have a conflict with June 12 and 13 please let Mrs. Pfauth
know. Anyone else coming to the regular camp may come on these two additional days if they
wish. Anyone planning on coming to the Make-Up Camp should contact Mrs. Dena Wiesner-Pardee ASAP to let her know.
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| Adults are welcome and encouraged to attend Marching Camp if their schedule allows for
it. |
| Returning members are asked to attend all of camp to review their own skills, assist
with new member training and development as well as rank leadership for the season. See the new minimum requirement for returning members. |
This year, 2008, we are doing something different. At the
end of each day of camp, we will spend the last half hour preparing for a different one of
each of the five parades we will march. There is a MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT FOR ALL RETURNING MEMBERS marching in any of these parades. You must
attend the half-hour individual parade practice for any parade you are marching in. These
will take place at the end of each day.
The schedule is as follows:
M - Geneva Swedish Days
T - Warrenville Independence Parade
W - West Chicago Heritage Days
TH - Streamwood Summer Celebration
FR - DuPage County Fair Grand Opening
Returning members must report in, no later than 11:15am. Individual parade practices
will begin at 11:30am. Those not participating in that particular parade, will put their
instruments away, and march behind that parade band.
Details for the Dress Code and Parade Dates, Etc. are
further down this page.
Registration Form and Fee
Student and adult musicians, as well as color guards, need to print and complete a 2008
Summer Marching Registration Form, found on the Forms/Documents
web page. The deadline stated on the form is for current band members. Important for
those new to WSHSB: New people need to contact the director, at Director, as soon as possible, and mail
their check and form to the address stated on the form. If there is not sufficient
time for mailing, as long as you have already contacted the director and she knows to
expect you, you may bring your check and form to the preliminary marching
practice on May 29. Be sure to indicate on the registration form, by circling, the parades
in which you will be participating. No checks will be accepted
without a completed form and vice-versa.
The cost for the summer marching trimester is $10 per student musician. There is no
charge for adults, the Color Guard Unit or Little Patriots. You will receive a $5 refund
when you return the hat. This money may be then credited to your fall registration fees,
or you may request a refund by check. Those renting instruments from the band must pay a
$40 rental fee for the summer trimester.
Supplies
Musicians will need a lyre and flip-folder.
Returning Band Property
Marching music and laundered hats are to be returned at the Parents' and New
Members' meeting in September. If a summer marcher is not joining band in the fall, these
items must be returned to Mrs. Wiesner-Pardee after marching their last parade.
DRESS CODE FOR ALL
Dressing for Marching Camp
There are to be no short–shorts, and no low-cut, skimpy or tight-fitting tank tops
worn to camp. There should be no bare midriffs. Everyone must wear good shoes that cover
and support your feet, no sandals or flip-flops.
Marching Dress Code for Parades/Events
| White, woven, short-sleeved, button-down dress shirt with pointed collar.
No rolled-up long sleeves or sleeveless shirts. Shirt must be long enough to be tucked-in.
No exposed midriff. Only the collar/top button may be undone. |
| No knits, pullovers, t-shirts, turtlenecks, mocks, blouses with ruffles
or puffed sleeves, nor tight-fitting shirts will be allowed. No satiny, shiny or sheer
material. |
| Only solid white or flesh-tone undergarments to be worn under dress shirts. |
| Black conservative dress pants. No tight-fitting, denim/jeans, low-rise, or Capri-style
pants. |
(WSHSB has pants available for lending, if needed. Please contact director.)
| Girls have the option of wearing a conservative, modest, below the knee
or longer skirt, with only small slits if necessary. No denim or leather. See more
information regarding skirts at the end of this list. |
| Solid black dress socks. (Girls wearing skirts for marching must wear
black hosiery, not flesh-tone.) |
| Black leather shoes of a conservative style with a low heel and sole.
Shoes must be solid black with no other colors and must cover the front, sides and
heel of the foot. If shoes are laced, laces must be black. No open toes, sandals, boots,
flip-flops or clogs/mules. |
| Red cummerbunds and hats for marching are provide by the band, and are to
be returned. |
| Award medals must be pinned on the red award ribbon, which is worn on the
left side of the shirt. |
| Jewelry should be limited to a wristwatch, small rings (so they cannot be
seen by the crowd), and small earrings (less than one-half inch in diameter). Boys are not
allowed to wear earrings. |
| Any hair accessories such as barrettes or headbands may be solid red or
white, or must match the student’s hair color. |
| Please, no outstanding makeup, nail colors, hairstyles, or trendy
fashions that attract attention to a student’s appearance over that of the band as a
whole. No unnatural shade of hair color. |
| Remain in marching dress after the parade. That means shirts are to
stay on, buttoned-up and tucked-in until you leave the event. |
Regarding Skirts
Some have expressed difficulty in finding longer length skirts for girls to wear
at concerts. Here are three links to websites that carry concert dress items.
Please use your own judgement as to which site to use or do a search for other concert
dress sites.
http://www.ecbensonassociates.com/products/formal/concert_choral_attire.html
http://concertdress.com/
http://www.band-martaccessories.com/formal_concert_wear.html#skirts
The band director reserves the right to deny students participation in a performance
due to inappropriate dress.
MARCHING COMMANDS,
ETC.
Click here for the Marching Commands
- Detailed Chart
. The Detailed Chart spells out all the Stationary and
Moving Commands for marching, including details on what and how to move.
Click here for the Marching
Commands - Summary. The Summary is a condensed version of the chart
above with only the commands, whistles and verbal responses.
PARADE DATES, ETC.
The following dates are for WSHSB Patriots’ 2008 Summer Marching
trimester.
Preliminary Marching Practice, Music and Hat Distribution, May 29
Location – Cornelius Hall at Resurrection Parish, Wayne, IL (NW corner of Rt. 59
& Army Trail Rd)
Time - 7pm
Bring instrument, lyre and flip-folder.
Note to new people – You may not just "show-up" to practice on May
29. We need to be prepared with your music and hat. You must have contacted the director
prior to that day. A registration form accompanied by payment, should have been mailed
earlier or may be brought that night.
Make-Up Marching Camp, June 12 and 13 (see “Recently Added” under Commitment above)
AND
Marching Camp, June 16-20
Location – DuPage County Fairgrounds (just east of County Farm Rd. and Manchester
Rd.)
Time - 9am to 12pm, daily
Geneva Swedish Days, June 22, Sunday afternoon parade in Geneva
Check-in 12:00 noon
Swedish
Days Parade Instructions
Swedish
Days Parade Map
Swedish Days Parade
Restrooms
Warrenville Independence Eve Parade, July 3, Thursday early evening in
Warrenville
Check-in 4:30 - 5pm
2008 Warrenville Parade
Instructions
2008 Warrenville Parade
Map
2008 Warrenville Parade Staging
Map
West Chicago Heritage Days, July 13, Sunday afternoon parade in West Chicago
Check-in 12:00 noon
2008 West Chicago Parade Instructions
2008
West Chicago Parade Route and Staging Map
DuPage County Fair, Grand Opening, July 23, Wednesday morning
parade at Fair Grounds
Check-in 10:15 am
2008 Dupage County Fair Parade
Instructions
Streamwood Summer Celebration, July 26, Saturday morning parade in Streamwood
Check-in 9:30am
2008 Streamwood Parade Instructions
2008 Streamwood Parade Map
REMINDER FOR CURRENT WSHSB MEMBERS
ONLY
IMPORTANT!!! Current band members who play wind instruments, with the exception of double
reeds and French horns, are expected to play their wind instrument for marching. You may
not opt for the guard unit. Also, no wind musician will be considered for marching
with percussion until the director knows how many spots will be filled in each wind
section for each parade. The director will make the decisions regarding instrument
and section needs in the marching band. Newly graduated Cadets with reservations about
marching with their instrument should speak to Mrs. Wiesner-Pardee.
Every band member, student or adult, needs to complete the Marching Commitment form
at the front table. Circle Yes or No in all columns.
A link to the 2008 Summer Marching Registration Form is on Member's News or
Forms/Documents. The deadline for current band members to make Marching Commitments
is May 15. No checks will be accepted without a completed
form.
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