Important Dates & Information To Remember

The end of the school year is here! I hope that everyone has a wonderful summer vacation and is ready and willing to come back to Atlantic with a refreshed mind, and able to work with the changes ahead. Don’t forget that Band Camp begins two weeks before school does on August 4th. This week, as we close out the year, the band room will be cleaned up and a marching show will be chosen.

End of the Year Band Party

Our year will end with our traditional band party on the last day of school. Students can purchase pizzas for $5.50 per pie. Brass players will be responsible for bringing drinks, woodwind players should bring in a dessert or snack of some sort, and percussion players should bring in cups, plates, and napkins. We will be watching a movie on the Big Screen Band Wall. The movie title will be discussed this week in band.

Returning Uniforms and Equipment

Students should return all uniforms before the end of this week. Checked out instruments must be returned as well. If any student is going to be borrowing an instrument over the summer, they must be enrolled in the band next year and they must fill out a new form. See Mr. Gillet if you have any questions

Leadership Training Classes On-Line for Free

A leadership training course is open to all band students at www.bandleadership.com. These leadership courses are free to all students and are funded by several generous grants, sponsorships, and donations. They have a highly qualified and experienced staff that will be teaching each class and providing support. They will utilize the latest innovative tools, techniques, and technology to enhance the learning experience.

The primary focus of the course offered during the summer is teaching techniques for drill and sectionals, communication, group psychology, problem solving, motivational concepts, discipline concerns and issues, teamwork and positive role modeling. In addition to providing structured content that will cover these key areas, students will also actively participate in discussions with other student leaders, instructors, and band directors about their specific leadership issues and needs. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with former high school student leaders who are currently serving as leaders in college programs, businesses, drum corps, and many other types of organizations.

The summer course is 8 weeks long beginning on June 9th and students may register at any time prior to the start of the course. The entire course is delivered online and is designed to allow students to work and complete the course according to their schedule.   Additional information can be found at http://www.bandleadership.com or feel free to call 1-800-851-0962

New Band Officers

The Shark Regiment Band would like to congratulate the new band officers of 2008/2009:

Drum Major – Julian Gutierrez

Band Captain/Assistant Drum Major - Kaitlyn Sault

Band Lieutenant – Tonia Monroe

Percussion Captain – Miles Vallejo

Color Guard Captain – Yesenia Charles

Congratulations to all students who received awards at the banquet. During these last two weeks of school, a marching band show for 2008/2009 will be chosen.

CONCERT DRESS

Concert dress for 2007/2008 has changed. This is required for all students so that we look like a unit on stage (SUDA).

- 1. Upcoming

MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Band Camp: August 4-8 and 11-15 (8 am-5 pm)

- 2. Rehearsal Times & Information:

Concert Season: Sectionals for each instrument, once a week

If on Tuesdays or Thursday             3:00 - 4:30 PM
If on Wednesday                                               2:00 - 3:30 PM

Jazz Band: Mondays starting September 10

Rythm                         3:00 - 4:00 PM
Full Band               4:00 - 5:30 PM

After School Rehearsal – Procedures before we begin:

-In an effort to make sure we begin rehearsal on time this year, the starting time has been extended to 3:15. It has not been stressed enough that students need to be ready to go outside by 3:00 pm. Any student who is not on the field at 3:15 will receive a demerit. Students may keep their clothes to change into in their lockers, and may use the changing rooms in the music building. Be sure to be changed BEFORE 3:00 so that you are on time!

-Also be sure to use the restroom before rehearsal starts because running inside during practice takes away from not only your rehearsal time, but the entire band’s time! Holes on the field during practice are frustrating to EVERYONE!

-Don’t forget to bring your hat, sunscreen, water, and your drill (always!) to the field with you.

-Remember to wear the correct shoes!

-If students can see that rain is likely during a rehearsal, woodwind players should bring their cases to the field with them. Do not leave the case open during rehearsal, though! There will be many times where the band will choose to continue to rehearse if there is no danger from thunder and lightening.

At the end of rehearsal:

-Students should expect to be released from after school rehearsals at 5:45 pm. Mr. Gillet will remain in the band room after rehearsal on Thursday, but on Tuesday, the door will be locked by 6:00 pm. Please be prompt in picking up students.

About Locking The Lockers

Students must remember that it is important to keep personal belongings in their lockers and to keep them locked at all times EVEN DURING REHEARSAL TIME! There are days when we don’t remain in the band room for rehearsal, especially on days of Pep Rallies. Unfortunately, every door may be assumed locked in the building, but things still go missing. Be responsible for your items. Keep those lockers locked 100% of the time!

Other Important Info: Football Games: GUIDELINES:

-March into stands with uniforms on correctly, harnesses underneath jackets for drumline

-Stand until everyone is set, march in an orderly manner

-Drum Major will call a “Band Halt” to stop marching and will seat everyone together with a motion

-The seating formation is currently as follows:

                                                T
                                                r b
                                              t t t h
                                        d d  d d
                                                    d  d
                    cooler  s                s    cooler
                                    c    c    c  f    f
                        n n n n DM n n n n
                        n n n n            n n n n

-When hats placed on the seats, space them out evenly

-After 3^rd quarter break, full uniform goes back on

-Behavior in the stands must be professional! Each student is representing the band program and the school. Be courteous to the chaperones, be ready to play when needed, stay in your seats, don’t let anyone not in band sit with us.

If you need to be spoken to about your behavior at any point during the game, you can be assured that you won’t be coming to the next one.

-Cheer for your team, and remember that the Band Uniform is a symbol of honor and respect. Treat it as such, and behave with responsibility while wearing it!

-At the end of the game, we will stay until the other band leaves

Buses – Please keep your voices to a minimum on the bus. Even though you may think its fun, bus drivers don’t like singing because it distracts them from driving.

Special Note to Alumni: If you wish to play at any of the games, you must request permission from Mr. Gillet prior to the game. A special “Alumni band day” will be scheduled for Homecoming. At that game, any band alumni are invited to perform in the stands with the band.

- 3. THE MARCHING DRILL IS HERE!!

To Access Marching Band 2007 Drill and view it On-Line:

There is an updated version of the Pyware Viewer that has become something called “Pyware iPAS”. It is a student music practice program that you download for free with extra features that you can purchase if you wish. If you still have the Viewer from last year, it will probably work as well, if not, then download this new program.

Luckily, you will be able to view the marching band show for free. Here’s how:

1.          Go to www.pyware.com

2.          Click on the “Student Viewer” button in the menu

3.          Download a free copy the “Performers Practice Tools Lite” for your operating system, and follow the instructions for installation

4.          The first time you run the program, you will be prompted to enter an Account Name and Account ID. Use the following information:

a.            Account Name: Atlantic High School

b.          Account ID: 35384

You don’t need to fill in any other information. “Skip” any other blanks you need to fill in

    5. At some point you will be asked if you want more information about a “Full Featured” Version. Click “Skip for now”.

6. When asked to do so, you can input your name and instrument, then click “Log In”

To access the drill:

1.          After the Log In, click on the button that says “Performers’ Practice Tools (Marching Shows)

2.          Click on Download More

3.  Click “Connect”

3.          A screen that says “Online Accounts” should appear. At the bottom, make sure the circle next to “My Personal Account List” is checked.

4.          If there are no accounts listed in this list, do the following:

a.            Click “Add Account”

b.          Type “Atlantic High School” for account name, and 35384 for Account ID

c.            Click Okay

5.          Highlight the Atlantic High School account by clicking once on it.

6.          Click Open

7.          Sign on as “Anonymous Guest”

8.          The screen should now show one or more file names with a check box.

9.          Check the box, then click “Download” at the bottom of the screen.

a.            This particular file should always be available to you from this point on, so you don’t have to download it every time you want to view it.

b.          If there are updates made to the original drill, Mr. Gillet will let you know, and you can simply download it again.

10.  On the next screen, CHOOSE THE DRILL YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE, then click NEXT.

11. A screen will come up that says “No Matching Cast Member”. Click “I want to be a Guest Performer”.

12. You will now see a drill page with a red target. Click on the performer you think you are.

13.  On the next screen, click “Drill Explorer”

14. FINALLY, you should see a drill page. Use the play button to watch the animation. NOTE: There is no audio with this file.

14.  To see the other files, click “Go Back” until you get to the screen that says “What do you want to do?”, then click on the (Marching Shows) Button again.

This software also has things like a tuner and metronome, as well as other things to explore. Enjoy!

  The 2007 Shark Regiment Marching Band Show will be " Out of This World: The music of John Williams"
Selections include:
-Superman Opener http://www.jwpepper.com/ram/10023387.ram
-Far and Away Main Theme
http://www.halleonard.com/dealerAudioTerms.jsp?myName=MSConcepts& mp3=03744088.mp3
-Cantina Band (from Star Wars) http://www.jwpepper.com/ram/2339786.ram
-Adventures on Earth (Finale from " E.T" )
http://www.halleonard.com/dealerAudioTerms.jsp?myName=MSConcepts& mp3=03744042.mp3

Follow the links to listen to each of the tunes. You will need both Real Player and Quicktime installed on your computer to listen. Both are free. For the quicktime clips click " agree" and you will be able to hear the pieces.

- 4.

Band Fees

Band fees for students in band year-round are $250.00 and for ˝ year participants are $125.00. 

For questions about band fees, please contact Mr. Gillet at dkgillar@volusia.k12.fl.us.

- 5. Attention parents! Mr. Gillet has been receiving lots of information from you about dry
cleaning discounts! Lets gather this information together to post on the website so that everyone can take advantage of these options! Please e-mail him at dkgillar@volusia.k12.fl.us if you have heard of any of these discounts.

Dry Cleaning Update:

Suds N Duds
Turn your uniform in on Monday, ready for pick up on Wednesday.
Cost: $9.25

Romies Cleaners
1617 S. Ridgewood Avenue
South Daytona Beach

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Get 20% off the price.
Average price is $21.00
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