Indiana State University
2015 Newsletter
WELCOME to the
Indiana State University
Marching Sycamores!
CONTENT
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This newsletter contains information
Band Camp Arrival Dates
you will need for Band Camp and
the 2015 season.
Band Camp Schedule
Drumline and Guard Information
Please take time to read all
What You NEED for the Season
information included. Your
Instrument Rental Information
RESPONSE is needed on a variety of
items by JULY 16. Click this link to
go to the Marching Sycamore and
2015 Performance Schedule
Information for DCI Participants
Guard membership information
Computer Distribution
sheet.
Important Reminders
http://goo.gl/forms/MfFlmg9Bky
MARCHING BAND IS A CLASS
EVERYONE PARTICIPATING IN MARCHING BAND MUST REGISTER.
2015 Marching
Sycamore
Leadership
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES REGISTER FOR MUS 109
JUNIORS AND SENIORS REGISTER FOR MUS 409
A 0 CREDIT OPTION IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE OVER 18
CREDIT HOURS.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 0 CREDIT OPTION IS BY SPECIAL
PERMISSION. IF YOU NEED TO SCHEDULE MARCHING BAND FOR 0
CREDITS PLEASE EMAIL DR. GROSS.
Drum Majors
Adam Bess
Allison Duerk
Morgan Whitehurst
Piccolos
Caitlin Myers
Clarinets
Johnny Szumski
Abby Layer - assistant
DCI Participants
If you are a member of a drum
corps, it is important that we
know.
Please email Dr. Gross as soon
as possible.
Nicole.Gross@indstate.edu
Saxophones
Kyle Hartzog
Trumpets
Jake Nail
Mellophones
Austin Diekhoff
Trombones
Eric Hibbets
Baritones
BAND STAFF
Jimmy Priester
DR. ROBY GEORGE – DIRECTOR OF BANDS
Tubas
DR. NICOLE GROSS – DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC BANDS
Cheldon White
GAYLA FINLEY – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Colorguard Captains
KELLY FALLON – INSTRUMENT REPAIR
Lyndsey Smith
Kymberlee Blackford
MIKE COLETTI – DRUMLINE INSTRUCTOR
MELINDA LEOCE – DRUMLINE INSTRUCTOR
KACIE DAUGHERTY – COLORGUARD INSTRUCTOR
Band C amp Arrival Schedule
T hurs da y, August 6
9 am Leadership Housing move-in begins
10:30 am Leadership Camp in Landini Performing Arts
Frida y, Augus t 7
9 am Colorguard and Drumline housing move-in
11 am Band Camp Registration-Landini Performing Arts 159
S un day, August 9
10 am All wind players move-in
1:00 - 2:30 pm Band Camp Registration Landini Performing Arts 159
During move-in times, report directly to your assigned residence hall. A
residential life member will be at the front desk to give you your room key … the
only exception is if you are living in Reeve Hall; you will pick up your keys in
Lincoln Quad.
New students will receive their hall/room assignments before coming to
New Student Orientation … check your Sycamore email. You will have the
opportunity during orientation to change the assignment if you like and if
space is available.
DCI Participants need to contact Dr. Gross so she can alert Housing and
Residence Life to your arrival time.
MEAL PLANS
UNIVERSITY MEAL PLANS DO NOT GO INTO EFFECT
UNTIL FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, WHICH IS THE END OF BAND
CAMP. THE BAND WILL PROVIDE EACH MEMBER WITH A
MEAL CARD, WHICH WILL HELP TO DEFER FOOD
COSTS DURING THE WEEK OF BAND CAMP. YOUR MEAL
CARD CAN BE USED AT THE ISU COMMONS AND THE ISU
DINING HALL.
THE ISU COMMONS HAS FAST FOOD OPTIONS.
BEFORE BAND CAMP
What you’ll need for the season! • Black shorts All members are asked to bring a pair of black shorts with them to camp. Please find a pair that are mid-­‐thigh or longer with no (or minimal) logos, stripes, etc. These can be worn with the Marching Sycamores t-­‐shirt for designated rehearsals and performances. • White gloves All wind players will wear white, long-­‐wristed as part of the formal u niform. Glove orders will be taken at band camp registration. Gloves cost $5 per pair. • Black band shoes All wind and percussion members will need a pair of black (non-­‐patent leather) band shoes. If you already own a pair, bring them to registration to be approved. If you need to order a pair, you can do so through the member information form and pay for them at band camp registration. ($37) • Long black socks All winds and percussion need black socks mid-­‐calf or higher. Perhaps, even more than one pair. • Lyre All wind players (except tubas) are required to a have a lyre that fits their instrument. The university doesn’t provide a lyre for you • Flip folder Each wind and p ercussionist needs their own flip folder. You many use / purchase your own or the b and will assign one to you. If you purchase your own, you also need to purchase extra empty pages (15 empty pages). • Sunglasses Sunglasses are permitted when the band is playing in the stands. In an effort to be uniform, however, only a basic black frames and b lack lenses will be permitted. Campus Parking
Students are required to have a parking permit when on campus. Any
student who purchases a parking permit for the new academic year (20152016) will be able to use that permit at band camp.
QUESTIONS? Call ISU Parking Services at (812) 317-8888
Drumline
Click here for Drumline audition materials:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3710vcmbt13pzw6/AAAt5rGl9YSCZxv464TJA9xma?dl=0
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Sticks and mallets will be provided for you. Cymbal players will purchase their
own gloves.
Three-ringer binder AND your own flip folder
Wear athletic clothes, tennis shoes, bring sunscreen, etc. You WILL be outside
during drum camp.
Practice pad (if you own one)
If you have questions about the audition materials, contact
Melinda Leoce at melinda.leoce@gmail.com.
Colorguard
* Each guard member is required to have …
Black, dance shoes ($32.50)
Body tights ($19.70) w/ clear straps
Nude, fingerless gloves ($13.50)
Warm-up jacket ($25)
Dance pants ($29.50) … optional
If you have questions about items you already own, please contact Kacie Daugherty at kacie.renee@yahoo.com.
You can order through the ISU band and pay for the order at band camp registration. The
prices below are $.55 more than what is shown in the Band Shoppe catalog to cover
shipping; tax will not be charged. Make-up … please bring a make-up budget of $25 - $35
dollars to band camp with you. The guard will be visiting ULTA to purchase needed
performance make-up.
Captain Lyndsey Smith is collecting all size information for the guard. If you need to provide
her with information she can be reached at lsmith114@sycamores.indstate.edu.
2015 Season
What Will Be Provided
Formal Uniform
The formal uniform will be issued at no charge
to all students, and includes a mid-season dry
cleaning. These items will be issued during
band camp.
Band T-Shirt
Each member is provided with an official
Marching Sycamores t-shirt that will serve as
part of the casual uniform for some
performances and rehearsals.
Black Athletic Pants
Each member will be provided with a pair of
black athletic pants that will serve as part of the
casual uniform for some performances and
designated rehearsals.
Band Baseball Cap
Each member of the Marching Sycamores is
provided with an official Marching Sycamores
baseball cap that is to be worn by all
instrumentalist as part of the formal uniform in
the stands.
LUNCH at every home football game and
meals when we travel
Instrument Rental
Any student needing to rent a university
owned instrument will do so at band
camp registration. Kelly Fallon,
Instrument Repair Technician, will handle
rental contract and fees at band camp
registration. The fee per semester is $40
All drumline members must pay the $40
rental fee.
All FLUTE players will play PICCOLO in the
Marching Sycamores. You may bring
your own or rent one from ISU
Tenor Saxophonists … we have an
extremely limited number of horns … but
we have plenty of alto saxes to rent.
2015 Performance Schedule
(TENTATIVE)
August 14 – Faculty and Staff Welcome Back
August 16th – Convocation and March Through the Arch
September 5th – ISU vs Butler (Home)
September 19th – ISU vs Southeast Missouri (Home)
October 14th – Homecoming Torchlight Parade
October 17th – Homecoming Parade
October 17th – ISU vs Southern Illinois (Home)
October 24th – ISU vs North Dakota State (Home)
* Big Blue Booster Club Pep Rally - TBA
November 7th – ISSMA State Finals
November 14th – ISU vs Western Illinois (Home)
November 21st – ISU vs Youngstown State (Home)
November 28th – Potential Playoff Game
December 5th – Potential Playoff Game
A final performance schedule will be distributed at band camp as part of the Marching Sycamore
handbook. Slight changes to this schedule could occur during the summer. Students will be
responsible for the performance dates listed in the band handbook.
Football Tickets
All members of the Marching Sycamores are eligible for two free
guest tickets to each home ISU football game. Ticket reservations
are due on Wednesday by midnight of game week.
Invite family and friends!
Marching Band Jackets
Show your Marching Sycamores Pride… and stay warm at the same
time… by purchasing an ISU Band Jacket. Orders will be taken during
band camp. Jackets must be paid for at the time of order. Cost is $52
for both front personalization and back design.
Reminders
* Enroll in MUS 109/409
* EVERYONE remember to
complete the membership
information form by
JULY 16th
Band Camp Dress-Up Days
Sunday – High School T-Shirt Day
Monday – Section Color Day
http://goo.gl/forms/MfFlmg9Bky
* If you plan to have a car on
campus, you need to
purchase an ISU parking
permit.
Tuesday – Nerd Day
Wednesday – Twin Day
Thursday – Superhero Day
Friday – Section Theme Day
Saturday – Blue and White Day
* Check your Sycamore email.
The University has already
begun communicating with
you via that email address.
* Mark your calendars for
BAND CAMP 2015! We are
already through May, camp
will be here before you know
it!
The Marching Sycamore
website can be found at:
isumarchingsycamores.weebly.com
-MARCH ONMarch On! March On, You Fighting
Sycamores, Sycamores!
March On You Statesmen Tried And True!
March On! March On To Glorious Victory
Raise That Flag Of Royal Blue!
March On! March On, You Fighting
Sycamores, Sycamores!
Shout Out That Vict’ry Song!
Onward, Ever Onward To Our Goal!
As We March On And On!
Go Big Blue! Fight Big Blue!
GO! STATE! WIN!
– ALMA MATER –
OUT UPON THE SWELLING BREEZES, LET OUR VOICES RING
AS TO THEE OUR ALMA MATER, HEARTFELT PRAISE WE SING.
THOUGH THE YEARS TO COME MAY PART US,
FRIENDS AND COMRADES TRUE,
ISU, OUR ALMA MATER, HERE’S OUR PLEDGE TO YOU.
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY MARCHING SYCAMORES
2015 BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
Band Camp Registration is at the Richard Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts Building
Thursday, August 6
9:00 AM
Friday, August 7
9:00 am
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm
Sunday, August 9
10:00 am
10:30 am
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
Leadership Move-In & Training
Drumline & Colorguard Move-In
Drumline and Colorguard move into your university housing assignment
Report directly to your assigned dorm, staff should be on site to assist you.
Drumline and Colorguard register for band camp in PA 159
Rehearsals begin
All Winds Move-In (Drumline & Guard rehearsals continue)
All wind players move into your university housing assignment
Report directly to your assigned dorm, staff should be on site to assist you.
Drumline uniform fitting
Register for band camp (uniform fitting) – Performing Arts Building
Welcome meeting for ALL (winds, percussion, colorguard)
Evening music rehearsal
Social
Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14
8:30 am
9:00 am – 11:30
1:00 pm
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
5:00 pm– 7:00 pm
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
9:00 pm
Leaders Meeting
Drill Rehearsal
Leaders Meeting
LUNCH
Sectionals
BREAK
Full music rehearsal
DINNER
Drill Rehearsal
Leaders Meeting
The band camp schedule will stay the same Monday – Friday, with the exception of a few events …
Wednesday, August 12 … The afternoon rehearsal block will include a dress rehearsal for Convocation from
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Thursday, August 13 … 11:45 am - Faculty / Staff Welcome Back event (leaders band)
Continued next page …
Saturday, August 15
8:30 am
9:00 am – 11:30
1:00 pm
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Leaders Meeting
Drill Rehearsal
Leaders Meeting
LUNCH
Sectionals
BREAK
Full music rehearsal
BREAK
ISUMS Picnic!!!
Sunday, August 16
Morning
2:30 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
OFF
Formal Marching Sycamore Photos
Dress for Convocation Performance
Convocation & March Through the Arch Performance
“ISU Marching Sycamores”
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP
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$ One-way streets
P Handicapped parking
S Service vehicle parking
M Motorcycle/Moped
parking
V Visitor parking
Curb cuts
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C
Accessible doors
% Accessible building &
AED Locations
% Storage/limited use building
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E
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Power assisted doors % Partial accessible building &
E Elevators
R Accessible restrooms
Safety Blue Light/Phone
% Remote Parking: O, N*, Q, D Extension, Bob Warn Field*, University Apartments*
*not shown on map
% Any Decal Parking: Lots A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J, M, R
*not shown on map
% Student Parking: Lots 10, 14, 20, 22, 24
% Faculty/Staff Parking: Lots 1, 5, 11, 13, 15, 21, 23, 25
% Visitor’s Pay Lots
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Updated 08-15-2013
CAMPUS BUILDING LIST
1 Academic Enrichment Center .........3-E
35 Admissions, Office of
(John W. Moore Welcome Center)......3-E
2 African American Cultural Center—
AF........................................................................3-I
24 Arena (Health and Human Services
Building—A)................................................2-D
3 Art Annex—AA.........................................1-D
57 Arts and Sciences, College of
(Stalker Hall—SH).......................................3-F
4 Athletics Annex West............................3-A
12 Cunningham Memorial Library—
LC .......................................................................1-F
28 Dede Activity Center (Hulman
Memorial Student Union—HU) ..........2-E
13 Dede Plaza ...................................................2-E
31 Performing and Fine Arts, Richard
G. Landini Center for—PA..................3-G
26 IU School of Medicine—Terre Haute
(Holmstedt Hall—HH)..............................2-F
43 Pickerl Hall—PI..........................................3-E
29 Jones Hall—JO...........................................2-E
15 Driver Education Range ...................... 3-J
30 Klueh Tennis Complex, Duane........1-D
66 Education, Bayh College of
(University Hall—UH) ..............................2-H
31 Landini Center for Performing
and Fine Arts, Richard G.—PA .........3-G
16 Erickson Hall—EH....................................3-E
12 Library, Cunningham Memorial—
LC .......................................................................1-F
5 Blumberg Hall—BL ................................3-D
6 Bookstore (Barnes and Noble
Booksellers) and ISU Foundation ....4-D
18 Facilities Management Storage
Buildings......................................1-H, 2-J, 3-J
7 Burford Hall—BU .....................................3-E
19 Fairbanks Hall—FH................................3-G
20 Business, Scott College of
(Federal Hall—FD) ....................................4-G
20 Federal Hall—FD .....................................4-G
21 Fine Arts Building—FA ........................3-G
8 Central Chilled Water Plant................ 3-J
6 Foundation, ISU and Bookstore
(Barnes and Noble Booksellers)..........4-D
9 Cherry Street Parking Garage.........4-H
22 Gillum Hall—GH .......................................3-F
28 Commons (Hulman Memorial Student
Union—HU)..................................................2-E
64 Graduate and Professional Studies,
College of (Tirey Hall—TH) ..................3-G
10 Condit House—CH..................................4-F
23 Grounds Maintenance Building ..... 1-J
61 Counseling Center (Sycamore
Center for Wellness and Applied
Medicine—SS).............................................1-E
24 Health and Human Services
Building— A...............................................2-D
11 Cromwell Hall—CR.................................3-D
42 Parsons Hall—PH ....................................4-G
28 Hulman Memorial Student Union—
HU .....................................................................2-E
14 Dreiser Hall—DH......................................3-F
17 Facilities Management and
Purchasing—FM....................................... 2-J
59 Career Center, Student .........................3-F
27 Hulman Center—HC ...............................3-I
25 Hines Hall—HI............................................2-E
26 Holmstedt Hall—HH ..............................2-F
32 Lincoln Quadrangles—LQ ..................1-E
33 Marks Field .................................................2-C
34 Mills Hall—MI............................................3-D
35 Moore Welcome Center, John W. ...3-E
36 Myers Technology Center, John T.—
TC.......................................................................4-F
44 Power Plant—PO ....................................1-H
47 Rankin Hall—RA ......................................3-G
60 Student Recreation Center ................1-F
48 Recreation East ......................................... 1-J
61 Sycamore Center for Wellness and
Applied Medicine—SS ..........................1-E
49 Recycle Center ........................................... 2-J
16 Residential Life
(Erickson Hall—EH) ...................................3-E
50 Rhoads Hall—RH.....................................3-D
51 Root Hall—RO...........................................2-G
52 Sandison Hall—SA ..................................2-E
53 Satellite Chilled Water Plant ............1-D
38 Normal Hall—NH .....................................3-F
55 Simmons Student Activity Center,
Michael .......................................................... 1-J
40 Oakley Place ..............................................4-C
41 Oakley Plaza ..............................................4-G
9 Parking Garage, Cherry Street .......4-H
64 Student Financial Aid, Office of
(Tirey Hall—TH)..........................................3-G
61 Student Health Center (Sycamore
Center for Wellness and Applied
Medicine—SS).............................................1-E
45 Price Field ....................................................1-C
54 Science Building—S ...............................2-F
39 Nursing, Health, and Human
Services, College of
(Nursing Building—CN) .........................3-H
59 Student Career Center..........................3-F
46 Public Safety—PS ....................................3-E
37 New Theater—NT ...................................1-G
39 Nursing Building—CN .........................3-H
55 Student Activity Center, Michael
Simmons....................................................... 1-J
56 St. John Softball Complex .................1-C
57 Stalker Hall—SH .......................................3-F
58 Statesman Towers ...................................2-I
22 Student Academic Services Center
(Gillum Hall—GH) ......................................3-F
62 Sycamore Towers ....................................3-D
63 Technology Building—TA ...................4-F
36 Technology Center, John T. Myers —
TC.......................................................................4-F
63 Technology, College of
(Technology Building—TA) ...................4-F
30 Tennis Complex, Duane Klueh........1-D
64 Tilson Music Hall (Tirey Hall—TH) ...3-G
64 Tirey Hall—TH ...........................................3-G
65 University Club .........................................2-F
66 University Hall—UH ..............................2-H
46 University Police
(Public Safety—PS)....................................3-E
35 Welcome Center, John W. Moore....3-E
67 Wolf Field—WF.........................................3-C