Forest Park
Marching Rangers
2012-2013 Handbook
ISSMA State Champion: 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 2001, 2008
ISSMA State Runner-Up: 1983, 1984, 1987, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011
ISSMA State Finalist: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987,
1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002,
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (*Bold denotes top 5 finish)
BOA Grand Nationals Semi Finalist: 2007
Mr. Chad Gayso, Director of Bands
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3…………………………..2012 Rehearsal and Competition Schedule
4…………………………..Rehearsal and Competition Schedule (Cont.)
5…………………………..Mini-Camp Information
6…………………………..Band Camp Information
7…………………………..Conduct and Rehearsal Expectations
8…………………………..2012 Performance Schedule
9…………………………..Attendance Policy
10…………………………Concert Band
10…………………………Pep Band
11…………………………Grading Policy
11…………………………Summer Band as a PE Credit
12…………………………Fundraising Expectations
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2012 FOREST PARK MARCHING RANGERS
REHEARSAL AND COMPETITION SCHEDULE
June
Percussion - Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on June 5th and ending June 28th
Everyone - Tuesday, August 5 – 6-9pm (Parade Rehearsal)
Everyone - Thursday, August 7 – 6-9pm (Parade Rehearsal)
Everyone - Sunday, August 10 – St. Henry Parade (1:00pm)
July
Mini- Camp: July 9 – 12 (Full band and guard - 9am-3pm each day)
BAND CAMP: July 23 – 27 (12-8pm each day)
Monday, July 30 – 6-9pm
Tuesday, July 31 – 6-9pm
August
Thursday, August 2 – 6-9pm
Monday, August 6 – 6-9pm
Tuesday, August 7 – 6-9pm
Thursday, August 9 – 6-9pm
Saturday, August 11 – 9am-3pm
Monday, August 13 – 6-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 14 – 6:15-9pm
Thursday, August 16 – 6:15-9pm
Saturday, August 18 – 9am-3pm
Tuesday, August 21 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, August 23 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, August 25 – 9am-3pm
Tuesday, August 28 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, August 30 - 6:15-9pm
September
Tuesday, September 4 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, September 6 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, September 8 – Rehearsal and Evansville Central
Tuesday, September 11 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, September 13 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, September 15 – Rehearsal and No Competition
Tuesday, September 18 - 6:15-9pm
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Rehearsal Schedule Continued…
Thursday, September 20 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, September 22 – Rehearsal and Evansville North
Tuesday, September 25 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, September 27 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, September 29 – ISSMA District at Jasper
October
Tuesday, October 2 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, October 4 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, October 6 – Rehearsal and No Competition
Tuesday, October 9 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, October 11 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, October 13 – ISSMA Regionals
Tuesday, October 16 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, October 18 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, October 20 – BOA Super-Regional (Lucas Oil Stadium)
Tuesday, October 22 - 6:15-9pm
Thursday, October 25 - 6:15-9pm
Friday, October 26 – 10am-4pm
Saturday, October 27 – ISSMA Semi-State at Franklin
Tuesday, October 30 - 6:15-9pm
November
Thursday, November 1 - 6:15-9pm
Saturday, November 3 – ISSMA State Finals (Lucas Oil Stadium)
Monday, November 5 – 3:30-6pm
Tuesday, November 6 – 3:30-6pm
Thursday, November 8-10 – BOA Grand Nationals (Lucas Oil Stadium)
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MINI-CAMP INFORMATION
July 9-12
Mini-Camp is four consecutive days of rehearsal in July. In the past, we have
spread this out over two weeks and alternated days. This year we are going to
switch to one week and consecutive days.
Mini-Camp is when we spend a lot of time dealing with the fundamentals of
marching and playing in preparation for Band Camp. We do this so we can “hit
the ground marching” once we get to Band Camp and spend our time learning the
show rather than learning basics.
Mini-Camp hours are 9am-3pm. Be sure to eat breakfast before you arrive.
You will need to bring a sack lunch each day for Mini-Camp.
Items to bring:
Instrument
Flag/Equipment
Music
Socks with comfortable WHITE tennis shoes
Water Jug
Lunch
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Chalk (sidewalk chalk)
Set Book (small notebook that can fit in your pocket)
Pencil
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BAND CAMP INFORMATION
July 23-27
Band Camp is five consecutive days of intense rehearsal set aside each summer for
learning the music, choreography, and drill for our fall marching band Show. We
hire in specialized staff to help us in learning our show material.
Band Camp is absolutely MANDATORY. During the rest of the summer, we are
very flexible with absences do to vacations and other excused summer activities.
This is the one week out the entire summer where no absences will be excused. In
order for us to be as successful as we want, we must have 100% attendance for the
entirety of all five days.
Band camp hours:
Monday – 12pm-8pm
Be sure to eat lunch before you arrive.
Tuesday – 12pm-8pm
Dinner will be provided each day.
Wednesday – 12pm-8pm
Thursday – 12pm-8pm
Friday – 12pm-6:30pm (Public performance at 6:30pm)
Band Camp will take place at Forest Park High School.
For band camp, each section needs to wear a specific shirt color.
Brass and Woodwinds – white
Color Guard – TBA
Drum Line – TBA
Pit - TBA
Items to bring:
Instrument
Flag/Equipment
Music
Socks with comfortable WHITE tennis shoes
Water Jug
Lunch
Hat
Chalk (sidewalk chalk)
Sunglasses
Set Book (small notebook that can fit in your pocket)
Sunscreen
Pencil
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CONDUCT AND REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS
Promptness and Tardiness
One thing we pride ourselves on is starting ON TIME. Showing up promptly for
the start time of rehearsal is expected. Showing up late is unacceptable.
 On time means having all of your equipment and being in your spot at the
start time of rehearsal.
 On time does not mean pulling into the parking lot 2 minutes before the start
time of rehearsal.
Consider this about being on time: To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to
be late, to be late is to be forgotten!
Rehearsal Shoes
This year, we are asking that all members have comfortable, white tennis shoes
(running/walking style shoes) for rehearsal. Please avoid high tops, flip flops,
sandals, boots, skate boarding shoes, etc…
Attitude/Respect
All members are expected to have a positive, supportive, and respectful attitude at
rehearsal. Keep drama out of rehearsal! If you have a problem, talk to a staff
member.
You are part of something bigger than yourself. Remember that no matter how
much you may like or dislike someone, you all receive the same score in the end.
You can’t perform the show on your own….you need everyone else on the field
with you. Everyone will perform at their best when they are all surrounded with a
positive atmosphere.
Treat others with respect. Listen to staff and treat all staff with respect. Follow the
Golden Rule!
Rehearsal Technique
Have ALL of your equipment and supplies.
Run back to your set spots – the more reps we get, the better.
Everyone count loudly – it never fails….the louder you count, the better you look
Practice as though you are performing!
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2012 FOREST PARK MARCHING RANGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
September 2012
Saturday, September 8 – Evansville Central (PM)
Saturday, September 15 – Rehearsal / No Contest
Saturday, September 22 – Evansville North (PM)
Saturday, September 29 – ISSMA District
October 2012
Saturday, October 6 – Rehearsal / No Contest
Saturday, October 13 – ISSMA Regionals
Saturday, October 20 – BOA Indy Super-Regional
Saturday, October 27 – ISSMA Semi-State
November
Saturday, November 8-10 – BOA Grand Nationals
*We will also perform at all home football games. Dates will be announced one
the fall sports schedule is available.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY (EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 2012)
Attendance is the single most important part of every rehearsal. Unlike most other activities,
there are no substitutes in band. Remember that missing is not just about you! When you are not
there, you are not only affecting yourself, you are affecting everyone else around you…everyone
suffers. Everyone is counting on you to fulfill your commitment. BE THERE!
Excused Absences
An excused absence occurs when the student does not attend band practice and has the consent
and/or knowledge of a parent for one of the following reasons (A note from a parent must be
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Personal illness of the student
Serious illness in the immediate family
Death in the family
Wedding of immediate family member
School related activity that cannot occur outside of band practice
Church related activity that cannot occur outside of band practice
Music related activity that cannot occur outside of band practice
Other events may be excused and are determined on a case by case basis
Unexcused Absences
An unexcused absence occurs when a student is absent from band practice without the
knowledge and/or consent of a parent or the director and when the absence is not for one of the
excused reasons listed above. It is important to note that parental consent or knowledge does not
constitute and excused absence unless the reason for the absence falls under one of the excused
reasons above.
Unexcused absences could include the following:
 Skipping band practice or a portion of practice
 Attending work instead of band practice (Even if it is the employers mistake in
scheduling the student to work during practice….that would be the fault of the
employer, so the band shouldn’t have to pay for their mistake)
 Doctor/Dentist appointments that could be scheduled at another time
 Going to another activity during band practice that could be done at another time
 Anything not listed above as excused
1st Unexcused absence: Student will not march with the band in the next performance (Football
game or Contest). However, the student will dress out and stand at attention on the front sideline
facing the audience.
2nd Unexcused absence: Student will not perform with the band for the remainder of the season.
The position will be filled by and alternate (if available) or eliminated.
Special Circumstances: The director will make the final decisions determining excused or
unexcused absences. Special circumstances may need to be evaluated on an individual basis.
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CONCERT BAND EXPECTATIONS
Concert band is the single most important aspect of our program. While marching
band is the most visible, the fall season cannot be a success without a strong
concert band season.
The majority of our concert season, will be spent rehearsing literature that will be
performed at the ISSMA Organizational Contest.
In order to achieve the level of performance we want, weekly sectionals and
evening rehearsals will be required.
Weekly Sectionals: Beginning in early-mid February, each section will be
required to schedule a one hour sectional each week until organizational contest.
Sectionals will be scheduled individually be each section based on when all
members are available.
Evening Rehearsals: Beginning in early-mid March, all members will be required
to attend evening rehearsals. These rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and
Thursdays until organizational contest.
WINTER PEP BAND EXPECTATIONS
The high school band plays at all home boys varsity basketball games. Attendance
is required for all members at each home game.
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GRADING POLICY
Because of the changing performance demands throughout our school year, each
nine weeks will be graded differently. For instance, attendance will be graded
more heavily during marching season, while time sheets will make up the majority
of your grade during concert season.
Grading may be made up of a combination of the following…
Attendance at rehearsals
Attendance at performances
Playing quizzes and tests
Memorization checks
Time sheets
Written assignments, quizzes, and tests
Attitude/Effort
SUMMER BAND AS A PE CREDIT
Marching band is an extremely physical activity that requires members to
demonstrate high levels of balance, coordination, agility, and endurance.
Therefore, band can be counted as a members 2nd PE credit.
Please note that band can only count as a members 2nd PE credit. A member’s 1st
PE credit must come from an actual PE class.
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FUNDRAISING EXPECTATIONS
Consider this….
Regardless of what part of our program you belong to (brass, woodwind, percussion, or color
guard), everyone is supported by the same booster organization and is considered a BAND
MEMBER.
With that in mind, it takes a considerable amount of funding for us to have the type of highly
competitive and successful organization we want. We will have several fundraisers throughout
the year. All BAND MEMBERS will be expected to take part in all fundraisers.
Keep in mind that we are all in this together and we all need to pull our own weight. Whether it
is on the field, on the stage, or in fundraising, it is not fair or right to let others carry you along.
WE MUST ALL DO OUR PART!
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact:
Mr. Chad Gayso
Director of Bands
Forest Park High School
1440 Michigan Street
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812)367-1831 ext. 4138
cgayso@sedubois.k12.in.us
For up to date information, please check our newly updated website at…
www.sedubois.k12.in.us
Please detach the bottom portion and return by Tuesday, May 8. Members
will not be allowed to take part in marching band activities until the lower
portion of this sheet is returned with signatures.
------------------------------------------------------------------I have completely read the “Forest Park Marching Rangers Handbook” and understand all of the
policies within.
Student signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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