Randall H.S.

Band
Spring Newsletter

Welcome to the 2018 Randall High School Marching Band’s Spring Newsletter! As the head band director, I am so excited
that you have chosen to make marching band a part of your high school experience. Let me share a few thoughts on why
marching band is so important:

BAND IS A GROUP EFFORT- Through various situations in Band class, you are going to be learning to take responsibility
for your actions, actions that could very well effect the entire band. Band members will be required to shift from an I/ME
reasoning to a WE/US concept. The values of cooperation, communication, concentration, and completion that are so
important to the success of the Randall High School Band come into play each rehearsal and performance.

BAND CREATES SELF RESPECT- Although we share many similarities with our athletic counterparts, BAND is a place
for everyone. Rarely is a person serving as an alternate or substitute. Everyone in the Randall High School Band plays a
starting role. YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE RANDALL BAND.

BAND IS A COMMITMENT- The success of the Randall High School Band is not measured by what we start, but rather
by what we complete. The important qualities of tenacity and persistence in classes such as band establish habits for positive
and productive living in your future.

BAND REQUIRES REFINEMENT- The refinement of our musical skills is very important in the Randall High School
Band. We are preparing ourselves to appreciate and understand how band can refine our skills inside and outside of Band
Class.

In this newsletter, you will find important information about the upcoming Marching Band Season in Fall 2018. The Randall
High School Marching Band has a long history of excellence and success. By being a part of this ensemble, you will grow as
a student, musician, and person. Thank you for joining us on this journey!

Sincerely,

Ms. Abby Giles

Randall High School Band Director

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RANDALL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
MOTTO: RHS Band is a family who strives to be
the best they can be through hard work,
dedication, and commitment.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our goal is to equip students to grow as
musicians, students, and people. By striving to
do the very best they can in marching band,
students will learn the value of hard work,
importance of being a well-rounded musician,
and the impact there is in being apart of
something bigger than yourself. We want to
equip students with the skills needed to be
successful not only right now as a marching
band member, but for long-term as well, in their
future jobs and lives.
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PROGRAM GOALS:
1. Stewardship of instruments, equipment & time:
Instruments belong in the case in the instrument storage
lockers. Each student will be assigned a band locker.
Instrument cases do not belong amongst the rehearsal
chairs. Leave the case in your band locker. Don’t leave
instruments in the bleachers after pep band
performances. Store your music properly in the place
provided. Protect our rehearsal time so we can get the
maximum from every class period. Please do not let
other things, such as cell phones or work from other
classes interrupt our rehearsal.
2. Value
Pep band and Marching Band is the best public relations
tool a band program has. For many of our school’s
patrons the pep band is the only contact they have with
the band program. Their opinion of the band program is
based solely on what they hear at ball games. We will
have about 18 to 20 pep band and marching band
performances this year. Each must be our best.
3. Loyalty:
Loyalty seems to be a lost virtue in our society. Make
every effort to be a faithful member of our band, school,
and community.
4. Tradition:
We have established a tradition of excellence in all
aspects of our performance.
Resolve to give every rehearsal and performance you
personal best.
5. Trust:
In order for our band to be successful, a bond of trust
must be established between students and director. As
our band does more travel I must have increasing
confidence in your ability to act responsibly in all
situations.
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Band Camp
2018 Marching Band Camp
Schedule
August 12-24, 2018
Sunday, August 12
5- 7 p.m. Welcome Back BBQ Dinner
and Informational Meeting for Parents
and Students
Monday, August 13: Leadership
Day

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 14: Leadership,

F.A.Qs Percussion, and Auxiliary

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Q: How do auditions work? Wednesday, August 15: Rookie Day

with Leadership, Auxiliary, and
A: During band camp, auditions will take place on the first day to determine Percussion
part assignments. Music will be posted 1 month in advance on the band
website, and students are expected to come prepared to play through the fight 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
song, one of the halftime songs, and a major scale. Students will be assigned
to either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part and will remain on that part assignment Thursday, August 16: Full Band
throughout the season. They will be placed in chairs by the technical and
musical abilities demonstrated in the auditions, and chair placements are up 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
to the band director. Concert Band Auditions will take place during the first
week of school in the fall semester. Audition excerpts will be posted online Friday, August 17: Full Band
prior to auditions.
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Q: What is your attendance policy?
Monday, August 20: Full Band
A: BE THERE!!! Your absence or your attendance at a performance affects
those around you and also the performance of the entire band. If you know 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
that you are going to be gone from a performance, you must give notification
well in advance of the performance to Ms. Giles. If notification happens after Tuesday, August 21: Full Band
the fact, it is considered an unexcused absence. REMEMBER! Everyone plays
in a “starting position” in band. See the handbook for a more detailed 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
attendance policy.
Wednesday, August 22: Full Band
There are no “subs” in band. If you are absent from a performance, the entire
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
Thursday, August 23: Full Band
Ms. Abby Giles- Randall High School Band Director 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Phone: (620) 388-6612 Friday, August 24: Full Band
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Email: abbygiles@usd.482.org

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Healthy Band Camp Tips

• Bring water jugs, sunscreen, hats, etc. Drink plenty of
water before and after camp...again make sure you’re
drinking plenty of water before camp starts!
• Make sure to eat filling meals and don’t skip breakfast.
• Everyone will be issued a pouch (similar to a small
apron with pockets for your music/pencils/etc. that is
worn during rehearsal) so bring a water bottle that
could fit inside (size of a standard plastic water bottle).
There will be a water fountain running at the field
during rehearsal for refills and of course for drinking
like a water fountain.
• It is best to begin to acclimate to the heat and level of
physical activity that will happen at band camp. Begin
going outside more, take a walk, amp up your normal
exercise routine if you have one, start stretching, or
simply take your normal everyday activities outside.
This will greatly help prepare you for the long days
ahead.

The Randall High School Marching Band has a very active, supportive parent organization known
as the Randall Marching Band Booster Association. The booster association includes parents from
band and color guard. Without the hard work and dedication of the parents, the band program at
Randall could not be as successful and productive as it is. There are numerous areas in which
interested parents can be involved in supporting the activities of the band. General meetings of
the boosters are held throughout the school year; however, numerous committees do most of the
booster organization planning.

If you are interested in being apart of the Randall High School Marching Band Parent Boosters,
please email the current co-Presidents Ken and Susan Fulk at fulk@gmail.

Stay Connected with the Randall High School Band!

Band Website: http://www.randallhighschoolband.org
Band Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/RandalHighSchoolBand
Band Twitter: http://twitter.com/RHSBand (@RHSBand)