Dear Band Parents:                                                                                           

 

The summer is almost over and the Berryhill Blue & Gold Brigade is gearing up for another successful season of marching at football games and contests.

 

The Berryhill music program has a tradition of being a leader in the area of music excellence.  We are blessed to have inspired Directors leading gifted students.

 

As a booster program we are well known for our devotion to and support of our bands.  I would like to challenge us, as Band Parents, to show that support to other music programs as well.  We should be leaders in positive support for all students at band performances.  We all love it when someone compliments our student or our band on a great performance and supporters of other music programs love to hear it just as much. 

 

The following are some band performance etiquette rules to remember:

 

·        Do not enter or leave the seating area during performances.  It is an important show of respect to the performers.

·        Support every band with your attention and applause.  Appropriate applause points include the end of solos, effective drill or guard movements and powerful musical moments.

·        Limit your conversation during performances and be very careful about your comments when in the stands.  Remember “little Johnny or Suzy’s” family could be near and have very good hearing.

·        When bands are moving in formation outside the performance area they have the right-of-way.  Show respect by not “breaking the ranks” of a band or by interrupting their concentration with rude comments.

·        At home football games, show respect by giving your full attention to a visiting band during their performance. Encourage those around you to do the same. 

·        Make our “home-side” stands a friendly place for the family and friends of visiting bands.  Many of us like to visit home stands during Brigade performances at away games.  It is not fun to try to enjoy our band when feeling animosity all around.

 

Other guidelines for parents to keep in mind at contests and football games:

 

§        Parents are encouraged to visit their students at the Brigade Camp before and while the band is putting on their uniforms.  Once the students move to the warm-up area, designated parents will accompany the band through warm-up with water.  All other parents go to the stands.  If possible, sit as a group to maximize the visual effect of our support for our band.

§        The Directors need the complete attention of the band until after pictures are complete and the band has been dismissed to change out of their uniforms.  Parents are welcome to watch the picture taking process and snap a few themselves, but you need to wait until the band is dismissed to stage your own photos.  Please respect the rights of the professional photographers by not taking your photos while they are trying to conduct their business.

§        Students need to get permission from the Directors if they are going to ride home with parents.  Without prior notification from a parent to a Director, a child will not be allowed to leave with anyone.

§        Contest days can be very stressful for Directors and students.  They all need to concentrate on the task at hand.  Please be supportive but hold suggestions for improvement for another day.  And remember, before making a suggestion; think about whether it will benefit the entire band or only one student.  You know what they say:  “There is no I in team.”

§        Be flexible.  The definition of flexibility is: “characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.”  More often than not, something will happen to change the published schedule.  We will do our best to communicate any changes as they happen.

 

Finally, take the opportunity to know the other band parents and students.  You will find that our common interest in music is something that can extend even beyond the Berryhill school district.

 

Let the music play on,

Sarah Diehl, President

Berryhill Band Boosters

2006 - 2007

 

BERRYHILL BAND BOOSTERS

 

The objectives of the Berryhill Band Boosters are to support the Berryhill Band, both financially and by our presence at band events.

 

The supporters of the Berryhill Band program promote the advancement of musical education and instill pride and leadership in our youth.

 

Membership

 

Any parent or legal guardian of a member of any of the Berryhill Bands or any other individual who wishes to support the Berryhill Bands may be a member of the Berryhill Band Boosters.

 

(Please fill out form at the back of this packet to be listed as a member of the Berryhill Band Boosters.)

 

Officers

President	Sarah Diehl	445-1499
Vice President	Jeanie Teague	447-9963
Secretary	Mitzi Huffman	724-9821
Treasurer	Amanda Carter	282-1347

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Cookie and pop – Traditionally, the Band Boosters provide pop and cookies for our Band and the visiting school’s band during the 3^rd quarter of the home football games. We need parents to volunteer to donate cookies for these games.

 

WE NEED ALL BAND STUDENTS TO PAY $10 TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF POP AND WATER TO BE USED AT GAMES AND BAND COMPETITIONS!

 

Fundraisers – We have planned several fundraisers throughout the year that we will need parents to volunteer to either coordinate or assist. See a Booster Club Officer if you are willing!

 

Other – There will be other volunteer opportunities throughout the year. If you want to help out, let a Booster Club Officer know.

 

If you miss the sign up sheets contact one of the officers and they will be happy to assist you!

FUNDRAISERS

For the Booster Club (some will be applied Student Band Trip Accounts once Band Trip has been scheduled):

§       Monterey House – September/January

§       Zios – October/February

§       Rib Crib – November/March

§       Advertisement Banners - August

§       Raffle Tickets – Band Coronation

§       Pampered Chef - December

§       Silent Auction – Basketball Homecoming

§       Garage Sale - March

§       Jazz Band/Chili Dinner – April

§       Home Interior - April

 

ALL FUNDRAISERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 

Why participate in fundraisers?

 

The fundraisers for the student accounts help the band students to raise money for the “Band Trip”.

 

The Booster Club fundraisers help raise money for:

§       Band competitions’ food

§       Clinicians

§       Scholarship

§       Band banquet

§       Directors’ awards

§       Two meals on the band trip (if possible)

 

There is a box in the band room with envelopes available (like the ones included in your packet) for the band student to turn in money. The box is checked regularly and the envelopes will be disbursed to the proper people.

UNIFORM CHECKLIST

 

T-shirt and shorts are to be worn under the uniform.

 

Bibbers need to be zipped and snapped. Straps should be adjusted so that hem does not drag on ground.

 

Jackets must have ALL buttons fastened. (Don’t forget the inside bottom button.) Also, zipped and snapped. Collar liner needs to be in place and hooked.

 

Shoes are to be worn with black socks. Shoes need to be cleaned and polished. Decent shoelaces are necessary.

 

Hats are to be adjusted to fit with plume in place. Chin strap, if applicable.

 

Hair needs to be properly groomed. (Pull hair back to fit under hat, if wearing hat.)

 

NO jewelry. NO nail polish. NO make-up, perfumes or colognes are to be applied while in uniform.

 

Garment bag is used only for your uniform.

 

WATCH WHERE YOU SIT!!

Help us keep our uniforms clean!

REQUIREMENT TO LETTER IN BAND

 

The following requirements must be met 100% in order to letter in the Berryhill Blue and Gold Brigade High School Band.

 

1.      Overall GPA of 2.50 or above.

2.    Two semesters of High School Band with a grade of A.

3.    Grade ineligibility at any time during the year will disqualify the student from eligibility for the lettering program.

4.    Any performance absence will disqualify the student from eligibility for the lettering program.

5.    Demonstrate good citizenship at all times.

6.    Demonstrate disciplinary excellence at all times.

7.    Demonstrate sincere respect for those in authority at all times.

8.    Assume all responsibility for the care and maintenance of all band equipment. This includes uniform, instrument(s), facilities, and other material associated with band.