WELCOME!!!!!
Future Georgia Bridgemen
Informational Meeting
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Agenda
– Welcome
– Did you pick up your packet upon entering?
– Information from Mr. Bowman
– Information from Dr. Grant on Percussion Auditions
– Information from Mrs. Ross on Color Guard Auditions
– Information on Booster Club
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Information Packet
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Why Should I do Band?
•Be a part of something bigger than yourself
•Be a part of history
•Be a part of the largest student organization at
Lowndes High School
•Experiences
•Let’s look at some facts
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National Research
• From the Dana Consortium Report on Arts and Cognition
– Musicians scored better compared to non-musicians on a test of long-term
verbal memory, but this advantage disappeared when the students were
prevented from going through the activity of rehearsal.
– Children with early training in music had a higher degree of phonological
awareness (auditory skill correlated with reading ability) that children with
no musical training.
– Intensive music training is associated with improved performance in the
core mathematical system for representing abstract geometry.
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SIX-YEAR SAT SCORE COMPARISON
• From Texas All-State Musicians Compared to National Average
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2008 – All-State Student = 1819, National Avg. = 1511
2009 – All-State Student = 1835, National Avg. = 1511
2010 – All-State Student = 1857, National Avg. = 1509
2011 – All-State Student = 1852, National Avg. = 1509
2012 – All-State Student = 1825, National Avg. = 1500
2013 – All-State Student = 1847, National Avg. = 1498
• Texas All-State Musicians scored on average 22% higher than the
National Average
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Honor Graduates
• OF THE 92 SENIORS IN MARCHING BAND LAST YEAR…..
78 were HONOR GRADUATES!!!!!
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What You Will Learn in Marching Band
• Teenage America is often misrepresented – coined lazy or
clueless. But that is not so on the marching band field. Standing
in uniform, our kids are focused, driven and continually learning
essential life lessons that will go on to assist them in every walk of
life.
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What You Will Learn in Marching Band
• Early is on time; on time is late.
• Time management is everything.
• Kindness and generosity go far.
• Teamwork makes the dream team.
• Criticism is a natural part of life.
• Shortcuts get you nowhere.
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ACADEMICS vs. ELECTIVES
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New HOPE Scholarship Requirements (Four “Rigorous” Classes)
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What qualifies as a “Rigorous” Class?
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2nd year Foreign Language
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11th Grade Math (Advanced Algebra)
• Advance Math Decision Making
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11th Grade Science (Chemistry)
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12th Grade Economics (AP)
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12th Grade Science (Anything AP, Physics and Human Anatomy)
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12th Grade Math (Anything AP, Pre-Calculus, Statistics
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Every students must also complete a pathway. 3 years of band can be
your pathway in Fine Arts.
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Driver’s Education offered in the Summer and he works very closely
with us not to interfere with band.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT????
• We have to discuss the financial commitment
• We have to discuss the time commitment
• We have to discuss the student/parental commitment
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Uniform Fee (One Time Fee)
• Uniform Fitting for Last Names Ending in A-M will be April 19st in the
Band Room beginning at 6:00
• Uniform Fitting for Last Names Ending in N-Z will be April 21rd in the
Band Room beginning at 6:00
• On that night $75 will need to be paid to White Weddings. This will
cover your tux pants and your shirt
• $125 will need to be paid the LHS Band Boosters. This will cover your
vest, bow tie, windbreaker jacket and your marching shoes.
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Band Fees
Band Fee:$275 ONLY $250 if paid by July 19th At Parents Meeting
May 13th – 1st Band Fee Payment - $85.00 payable to LHS Band Boosters
June 13th – 2nd Band Fee Payment - $85.00 payable to LHS Band Boosters
July 19th – 3rd Band Fee Payment - $80.00 payable to LHS Band Boosters
If we have not received $250 by July 19th a 4th Band Fee Payment will be
added of $25.00
These payments need to be mailed to the following address:
LHS Band Boosters
PO Box 2712
Valdosta, GA 31604
Rental Fee of $20 payable to Lowndes High School will be due the first day
of Band Camp, July 18th. This is for anyone playing a school owned
instrument.
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WHEN MAILING A CHECK
• PLEASE…..ALWAYS INCLUDE YOUR
STUDENT’S NAME ON THE
MEMO LINE OF THE CHECK!!!!
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Commitment of Your Time
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Please Think Through What This Means
• Can I attend all rehearsals, games and competitions?
• Can I push through a long fall with a great attitude, great work
ethic and making the band the best it can be?
• It takes every single one of us being on the same page to make
this work.
• Please do not turn in commitment form if you think there is a
chance you will not do band. We base our drill numbers off of
these forms.
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Summer and Fall Calendar
• July 14 – (9:00-5:00) – Rookie Camp – Lunch Provided
• July 18 – 21 – (9:00-5:00) – Pre Band Camp
(Noon – 8:00) – Color Guard
• July 22 – (7:30am) – Picture Day at Stadium
• July 25 – 29 – (9:00-8:30) - Band Camp
• July 29 – (9:00-Noon) – Band Camp
(7:00-10:00pm) – Band Dance, LHS Cafeteria
• PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FALL CALENDAR!!!!!!!!!!
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STAY INFORMED!!!!!!
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FACEBOOK AND REMIND 101
WEBSITE:
www.georgiabridgemen.com
FACEBOOK:
Lowndes High Georgia Bridgemen
REMIND 101
Text: @fc3a9
To: 229-269-4256
WEBSITE FOR LOWNDES PERCUSSION
www.lowndespercussion.com
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Percussion Auditions
Percussion Auditions will be held:
April 29th – 4:00-5:30 – LHS Band Room
April 30th – 4:00-5:30 – LHS Band Room
May 1st – 9:00-Noon – LHS Band Room
At conclusion of meeting Dr. Grant will meet with all
percussionists.
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Color Guard Auditions
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8th Graders who are currently in band or chorus.
If you quit band to be in chorus just to try out for
Color Guard, no need to show up to the audition.
• We will be getting a past performance score from
your middle school directors
•April 12th – Interest Meeting 6:00pm LHS Cafeteria
• April 25th – 28th – (4:00-7:00) – Clinic (Must have $20
Audition Fee the first day of clinic)
• April 29th – (4:00) - Tryouts
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LHS Band Boosters
Mission of the LHS Band Boosters:
To provide inspiration, guidance, and assistance to all band students and
staff in order to develop and sustain top performing instrumental music
programs at all levels. To secure closer contact between interested parents,
students, teachers, directors, and staff, thereby assuring clear
communication and cooperation among all those involved in the band
program. To foster closer ties between the parents of younger music
students and the parents of high school students, thereby strengthening
the entire band program. To promote music culture throughout the
community by fostering greater concert attendance and other public
support of all band activities, thereby rendering moral support to the
students. To assist with the purchase of equipment and supplies which
would not be available through the school budget, facilitated by fundraisers
or donations.
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Get Involved!
Band Booster Officers-2016
President:
Matt Hart
Vice President:
Brian Spray
Secretary:
Mica Brooks
Treasurer of Operations:
Teresa Paulo
Treasurer of Student Accounts: Laurie Abney
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Get Involved!
Numerous Ways to Get Involved:
Chaperones, Nurses, Bus Drivers, Prop & Pit Crew,
Football Program Sales, Cooks, and many other ways.
Let us know!
Sign up sheets here tonight!
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Get Involved!-2016 Booster Committees
Band Camp
Battle On the Border
Band Store
Chaperone
Chaperone
Football Program
Football Program-Assistant
Fundraising
Head Nurse
Maintenance
Photo
Prop & Pit
Travel
Water
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Wild Adventures
Salome McKee
John Johnson
Paula Burgess
Tania Gordon-Murdaugh
Towanna Lacianese
Sharon O’Neal
Amy Creasy
Dawn Spray
Nikki Nelson
Daryl Rayburn
Karmen Browning
Robert McGeehan
Sara Nipper
Kelly McGeehan
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Fundraising for Your Student
Each Student has a personal account, statements emailed monthly:
Numerous ways to put money in your Student Account:
Boston Butt Sale, Golf Tournament, Football Program, Drive one for your School
BIRDIES FOR THE BRIDGEMEN
2 Man Scramble
Thursday, May 5,2016
Kinderlou Forest Golf Club
11:30 Lunch, 1:00 Shotgun Start
Registration Deadline of April 25, 2016
Ways to Participate
HOLE SPONSOR $100
EXCLUSIVE HOLE SPONSOR $200
FIELD A TEAM $200
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BOSTON BUTT SALE
• BOSTON BUTT TICKETS ARE
AVAILABLE TONIGHT!!!!!
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Fundraising for Your Student
Wild Adventures Fundraising Opportunity
The Wild Adventures Concert series for 2016 has been announced! These
concerts allow our parents and older students (16 years old and above) the
opportunity to earn valuable funds for band accounts. Many concerts are
scheduled this year and workers are needed for food service, concert crew,
and a host of other responsibilities! $7.50 per hour is credited to your
band account.
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Fundraising for Your Student
Football Program Ads
STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION FOR FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADS
The LHS Georgia Bridgemen comprises and produces our football program that is
sold at all home games. Without the sale of ads, we cannot cover our cost for the
program and it is also a great way for you to put money into your student’s
account.
There are three ways band students can receive credit for ads:
1. Renewed Ad: Ads placed in last year’s football program
2. New Ad: Ad that are new to the football program
3. Patron Ad: Individuals who donate to be listed on our patron ad page
Sales packets will be delivered to Middle Schools in April. Deadline is in June.
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Chicago 2016! Trip Details
WHEN:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20- FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
WHERE:
Chicago, IL
WHY:
McDonalds Thanksgiving Day Parade
WHO:
All current 8th-11th Grade Marching Band
Students
DEADLINE:
November 13th, 2015
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What is the timeline?
Sunday (11/20)
Travel from LHS to Louisville, KY via bus
Monday (11/21)
Travel from Louisville, KY to Chicago
Tuesday (11/22) & Wednesday (11/23)-Enjoy Chicago
Thursday (11/24)
Parade Day & Depart for Nashville, TN
Friday- (11/25)
Travel from Nashville to Football Game or
Home
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What are we doing while in Chicago?
You will get to see all of the sights of Chicago!
Magnificent Mile
Willis Tower Skydeck (formally Sears Tower)
Wrigley Field
Soldier Field
Art Museum
Natural History Museum
Chicago Symphony Hall and many more sights of Chicago!
Either a Broadway Show or Blue Man Group.
Dinner Cruise along Lake Michigan
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Meals Included in Trip Costs
• Three (3) complete buffet breakfasts at the Sheraton Hotel and
Towers
• Two (2) deluxe continental breakfasts at the Louisville and
Nashville Hotels
• One (1) dinner cruise along Lake Michigan
• One (1) dinner at Gino’s East and/or Giordano’s for famous
Chicago Style Pizza
• One (1) Thanksgiving Buffet at Jonathan Byrd’s
• One (1) dinner at Lawry’s (seniors) and Maggiano’s (non seniors)
You are responsible for lunches while traveling and while we are
not eating as an entire group, (Lunch’s In Chicago)
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Payment Schedule: $1,300 Total Cost
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$100.00 deposit November 13, 2015 with Intent Form
$150.00 per person on or before January 15, 2016
$150.00 per person on or before February 12, 2016
$150.00 per person on or before March 18, 2016
$150.00 per person on or before April 15, 2016
$150.00 per person on or before May 13, 2016
$150.00 per person on or before August 12, 2016
$150.00 per person on or before September 16, 2016
$150.00 per person on or before October 14, 2016
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Band Boosters-General Comments
Most everything associated with the Band Program you can learn about or
have your question answered via the correct Booster members.
All items of student grades, discipline, and school related matters are to be
answered by the Directors.
See the website for a listing of all Booster Officers, and Committee Chairs.
Get involved, you will be glad that you did. So will your student!
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Lowndes High GA Bridgemen-Total Team
Effort!
The success of this great program only happens when:
We have the best directors and staff available
We have committed and dedicated students
We have active and engaged parents
We have the support of the School System
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