Please use the following link to sign up for the 2019 Marching Band

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https://forms.gle/27LSPNXFMUSWMUJB7

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Important information:

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All Members of the marching band earn a .5 GPA bump (Honors credit) for their regular band class. This means you will be graded on a 4.5 scale. This is a very big boost for college applications and is deserved because band members are the best, brightest and hardworking students in any HS and College admissions offices know this.

        Colleges give credit to students who are active participants in rigorous activities in a school community. This is it! 

         Note: Marching band students consistently have a .4 higher GPA than non-band students, Band students consistently score higher on the SAT and ACT.  You can do the academy of science, Monroe, AP courses and any club or activity at RRHS and be successful while doing band. Do not let the time scare you, it IS worth it. 

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Memorizing music- Do not stress this, we will teach you how and we take our time. This comes easy when you are taught how. 

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Marching and Playing- Again, this is something that is learned, do not stress this as our awesome staff will teach you everything you need to know, take our time and make sure you are comfortable, safe and confident. No one knows how to do this naturally, it takes some one to teach you!

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Practice Schedule: Tentative FULL schedule can be found at the bottom of this page. The schedule is VERY manageable and encourages success in all classes and band. 

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        Once school begins we generally practice 2-3 times per week for 2-4 weeks in September and 1-3  times per week in October. The competitions season starts middle September and concludes the last weekend of October. The season is fast, fun and worth it. 

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BAND CAMP

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Yes we have camp.  It last 7 days total. Yes it does take some time in August but it is fun and rewarding. This allows us to learn a great deal of things prior to the start of school. We have pushed the start dates back to accommodate travel and give a larger window in the summer, so it is imperative you attend camp if you want to participate. We are doing everything in our power to be good stewards and efficient with everyones time. 

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Camp start dates are as follows: (You need to be here for this)

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Percussion and Color Guard Saturday, August 3rd

8am-10pm (Lock in party at end of the night to kick off the season!)

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ALL BAND MEMBERS Start August 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th and 14th.  

7 days of camp!

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Camp times are as follow each day:

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9am-Noon (Fundamentals and Marching)

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1pm-4pm (Indoor sectionals and music rehearsals. This is where we have clinicians and memorize the music, no one wants to be outside during this time!)

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5pm-8:30pm (FULL ENSEMBLE ON THE TURF, this is where the magic happens!)

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8:30pm pack up and dismiss 

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Here is our August Schedule (Note: this is way less intensive than playing a HS Sport)

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