Tarkenton

High School
Marching
Banana Slugs

Table of Contents
Welcome

Pg. 3

Staff And Student Leadership

Pg. 3

Expectations

Pg. 4

Grading

Pg. 4

Uniforms

Pg. 5

Instruments and Equipment

Pg. 6

Band Camp

Pg. 7

Trips and Transportation

Pg. 8

Schedule

Pg. 9

Parental Involvement

Pg. 9

Forms

Pg. 9

Welcome
Welcome to the Marching Banana Slugs band. This handbook is meant
to inform both students and parents of the policies in the band. While it
does not have everything it is a great resource for everyone, and if you
have any questions I encourage you to email me and I will respond as
soon as I can.

Staff and Student Leadership

Mr. Hinrichs Director of Bands
Wade B. Drum Major
Carly E. Drum Major
Sarah S. Flute Section Leader
Luke M. Clarinet Section Leader
Rachel A. Saxophone Section Leader
Hugo T. Trumpet/Mellophone Section Leader
Makayla P. Trombone/Euphonium Section Leader
Daniel C. Tuba Section Leader
Kyle H. Drumline Captain

Maddison H. Colorguard Captain

Jon P., Sarah D., and Susie Q Uniform Team
Jared S., Keegan M., and Alyssa Z. Equipment Team

Expectations
Students are expected to show up to class on time and ready to
march. You will have shoes that are proper for marching which are
closed toe, closed heel shoes. You will also have all equipment that is
needed for performance and practice.
Students will be punctual for all performances and will follow the
schools code of conduct and the band uniform policy while at all
performances whether it is a home football game or a competition at a
host site.

Grading
Daily Preparations 30%
o On time
o Having instrument and all necessary equipment
o Participation
Music Memorization 30%
o Parade and Show Tunes will be Memorized
Performances 40%
o On time to all performances
o Pep Band 20%
In Uniform

 Participation
o Marching Performances 20%
Have complete uniform
Having stand tunes ready to go

Uniforms
The uniform is a representation of our band and must be treated as
such. When you check out a uniform it will include a jacket, pants, and
a shako. You will be required to buy a pair of white gloves, black socks,
and black marching shoes. We will order the gloves and shoes during
band camp. Our uniforms are sensitive and require a lot of care, that
means when we are done with a performance the uniform will be hung
up properly and left out of the bag to air dry so it does not become
damaged. All damaged items will be assessed at the end of the year and
the student responsible for said item will be required to pay for the
damages. Students will also have to pay a $15 cleaning fee for the
uniform so that they may be cleaned at the end of the year.
While in uniform we have a code of conduct that we live by so that
we may show our pride for our school and band.

Uniform will never be half worn, it is always either fully on or off.

No swearing while in uniform, or in any band attire
No jewelry or make-up while in uniform
No eating or drinking, other than water, in the uniform

Instruments And Equipment

Students can check out school owned instruments for use in
marching band if they do not have one of their own. If a school
owned instrument is damaged due to negligence, will be repaired
at the expense of the student responsible for it.
Color guard equipment will be checked out at the beginning of
band camp and the student will be responsible for it all season. If
any equipment is lost or damaged the student responsible for the
equipment will have to replace it.
Students will check out a nail bag, a set of 5 colored chips, and a
flip folder to use during the marching season. Students are
expected to buy their own lyre for their instruments as the school
cannot provide every student with one. If any of the equipment
owned by the school is lost or broken the student will pay to
replace them.
o Chips - $1 each
o Flip Folder - $5

Band Camp 2015 season

Band Camp Schedule
o August 13th Drumline Camp
1pm 5pm Drumline Camp

o August 14th Various Camps

8am 12pm Drumline Camp
1pm 5 pm Leadership Camp
o August 17th Various Camps
8am 12pm
Leadership Camp
1pm 4pm
New Member Camp
Drumline Camp
o August 18th Various Camps
8am 12pm
New Member Camp
Drumline Camp
1pm 5pm
Full band Camp
o August 19th Full band camp
8am 12 pm
Marching Rehearsal
1pm 5pm
Music Rehearsal
o August 20th Full Band camp
8am 12 pm
Learn Pregame
1pm 5 pm
Music Rehearsal
o August 21st Full Band camp
8am 12pm
Finish learning Pregame
Start learning first movement of show
1pm 5 pm
Continue learning first movement of show
5pm
Band Camp Dismissal

Band camp is expected of all students in band, during this time we will
go over the basics of marching, work on our music for our shows and

parades, and learn the pregame for the football games. It is essential that
we have everyone present for all of camp.
During camp students will be expected to dress appropriately for
weather while still in school dress code and have plenty of water on
hand for when we are outdoors. Students will be required to have their
instrument, nail bag, chips, and shoes that are appropriate for marching.

Trips and Transportation

The Marching band travels to various locations to take part in marching
competitions. While at these locations you represent your school and
your band and you are to act as such. You will follow the schools code
of conduct and the uniform policy while at any location.
When we travel you will arrive at the school early enough that you can
get everything you will need for the day together, this includes uniform,
instrument, lunch (if you brought one), music, and anything else you
might possibly need. Every section leader will set up a call list that has
your phone number and how far out you need to be called so you can get
to the school on time. If you are not at the school by the time we are
scheduled to leave you will be left behind.

Marching Schedule 2015 Season

August 13rd 21th Band Camp

September 4th Home Game
September 18th Home Game
October 2nd Homecoming
October 3rd Marching Contest
October 16th Home Game
October 10th Marching Contest
October 24th State Marching Contest
October 30th Final Home Game

Parental Involvement
Parents are encouraged to help out the band as much as possible. The
band parents meet the first Monday of every month, and we also have
parents who help out with uniform and set up before competitions. If
you are at all interested in helping out come to a band parent meeting to
find out more.