Mountain Ridge High School

Pride of the West 2020

Pride of the West

• The LARGEST and one of the most SUCCESSFUL organizations at Mountain Ridge High School!

• One of the most RECOGNIZED groups within the community, around the state AND COUNTRY!

• A social network that promotes academic prowess, self-discipline, teamwork, camaraderie, and excellence.

This Morning’s Meeting• Introduce families to our instructional

staff, leadership team and program. • Where to Find Info - Handbook, Charms,

Canvas, Fanfare!, Slack, etc.• Schedule - Virtual and In-Person • “If…? Then…?” Questions/Answers• Attendance Policy

This Morning’s Meeting

• Band Camp • Fees• Forms• What’s expected of students• What’s expected of parents

This Morning’s Meeting

• Measurements for Competition Uniforms

• Section Breakout Meetings in Zoom for introductions, exchange contact info., and ask/answer questions

• 2020 Show Reveal!!!

Zoom Breakouts• Students/Parents - please rename

yourself in Zoom• Click “Participants” • Then click ‘Rename”

• First and Last Name• (Section Name)• Justin Le (Trumpet)

MRHS Band Staff• Band Director - Aaron Vogel• Caption Heads for Marching Band

• Program - Ryan Springler • Woodwinds - Maribel Hernandez • Brass - Ivan De La Cruz • Guard - Ashley Selby• Percussion - Todd Betz

MRHS Band Staff• Student Teacher - Holley Biringer• Percussion Staff

• Robert Paz• Jeremiah Brandon• Peter Muchiri• Sal Rodriguez

MRHS Band Staff• Guard Staff

• Adam Selby• Gabriel Gastelo

• Visual Staff• Josh Giguere• Kaitlyn Misch

• Sound - Tyler Travaglio

MRHS Band Staff• Concert Band Staff

• Woodwinds - Dr. Wen Wu• Brass - Ivan De La Cruz • Percussion - Todd Betz• Flute - Michelle Stolper • Tuba/Euphonium - Kevin Bock

Online Registration

• Make sure to register online

• Have to complete each year.

Band Handbook

• First stop for students and parents.

• Outlines policies and expectations.

• Available on the Band Website• www.mrhsband.net

Forms on the Website

• Click “Resources”

• Click “Forms”

Communication: CCFS• The more informed you are, the more

you will enjoy your experience!

•Charms: Login is “mountainridgeband”

•Canvas: Parents sign up as an Observer

•Fanfare!

• Slack 101… join today!

Slack

• Scan QR Code to join

• Update profile

• Add a picture

• Students put section and grade level

• Parents put "Parent of _______" (child's name)

Communication (Cont…)

• Facebook “Mountain Ridge High School Band”

• Facebook “Ridge Roadies” - Private Group

• Twitter “mrhsbandsaz”• YouTube.com/c/mrhsband• Email: Aaron.Vogel@dvusd.org

Student Leadership

•Drum Majors•Section Leaders•Field Assistants •Band Leadership Team what

I call all of the above

Student Leadership

•Drum Majors•Lauren Aoyama•Tony Ruan •Drake Zinn

Section Leaders

• Flute: Alexis Jacaruso

• Clarinet: Samantha Reimer

• Bass Clarinet: Jackson Ourada

• Alto Sax: Darryl Leung

• Tenor Sax: Max Strong

• Bari Sax: Ethan Best

• Trumpet: Tej Patel

Section Leaders

• Horn: Brandy Anderson

• Trombone: Violet Peterson

• Baritone: Kyle Roth

• Tuba: Evrim Gulser

• Battery: Kamden Lewis

• Pit: Shota Magick

• Guard: Shannen Greenlee, Elisabeth Minker

Band Leadership team

• Sophia Marchner• Frankie Perry• Alison Baranczuk• Justin Le• Shelby Long

• Brendan Hilditch• Noah Harris • Jackson Aoyama• Aaron Lambertus• Sophie Singh

The Calendar

• Semester at a Glance Calendar

• Zoom Meetings - Tues/Thurs• IYIT - Begins July 14 - Uniform Fitting• Newbie Camp - July 18, 9 AM-Noon• BAND CAMP! - July 25-July 29• Fall Season - Rehearsals on Tuesday/

Thursday nights, 6-9 PM***• Fall Season - Performances, Competitions

The Calendar

• Online link on the website

•Click “Import/Export”•Follow the instructions for your

mobile device

Rehearsal AttendanceCan you spot which student is not at Rehearsal?

This person misses the information

But these 8 people are the ones affected!

Be At Rehearsal!• Band is a class, with a grade, and academic credit.

• Attendance is taken every rehearsal.

• We can’t teach you when you’re not there!

• You’re not the only one affected by your absence! If you’re not there, you don’t march.

• If you absolutely cannot attend or will be late, Slack your BLT/Mr. Vogel AND fill out: Request for an Excused Rehearsal Absence Google Form.

“UNDERSTUDY” Policy• Drill written for a specific number of students.• Almost every section will have “Alternates”• Students earn “drill spots” based on skills

assessment, personal growth & performance, and rehearsal/camp attendance.

• “Alternates/Shadows” are understudies, so they attend all Band activities and may be worked into the full performance as skills develop.

Band Camp July 25-29• Pine Summit Camp in Prescott• Get out of the heat• Learn drill for the show, perfect our

fundamentals, bond as a Band: meal times, skits, class colors

• What to bring, itinerary, etc. will be passed out at the IYIT rehearsals.

Band Camp• Must turn in Medical Form• Cost is $250 per student ($50/day)• Includes transportation, camp

accommodations, food, staff, t-shirt.• Is required for a spot in the Fall show• Check in Meds - Sat. July 25, 7 AM• Chaperones needed

IF… THEN…• If…summer travel is not permitted by

district then… we will plan an at Ridge Band Camp 2:30-9:00 PM Monday thru Saturday the last two weeks of July

• If… we are not permitted to meet in person at all, we will continue Zoom meetings and video assignments until school starts back up

Fair Share• The cost for running a successful program of this

caliber does not come cheaply.

• DVUSD does not provide funds for the vast majority of our operating expenses.

• $400 Fair Share, can be a tax-credit

• Covers everything that DVUSD doesn’t: instructional staff, drill, choreography, purchase of equipment, concert music, registration, transportation, etc.

Fair Share• Any AZ resident can contribute (use friends,

family for tax credit)

• Payment schedule / late fees

• Fair share first, then trip payments

• Financial need? Fill out a Financial Assistance Application - strictly confidential - Payment plans and Scholarships are available.

• Membership Contracts are due July 16

Additional Costs

• Band Camp - $250• Competition Uniforms - $85• Marching Shoes, Gloves, LONG Black

Socks, Flip Folder, Lyre• Other needs - Check Materials and

Supplies List for instrument accessories, TonalEnergy app, 3-ring Binder, Pencil, H2O Bottle

LESSONS & Step-Up Instruments

• Highly recommended! • Lesson Teacher list on the Band Website

• Properly & regularly maintained: swabbed after playing, consistent oil/grease, cared for, etc.

• School instruments are available: must be cleaned prior to check in. Instruments./cases not cleaned will be assessed a $25 cleaning fee.

Band Parents...what’s expected

• Understanding of program expectations and goals

• Pay fees and supply necessary items• Communication with Director & student• Supportive spirit towards the Band,

students, staff and policies - avoid gossip, rumors and negative social media posts

• Organization rules - Is it true? Is it nice?

Band Parents...what’s expected

• Transportation• Audience member when possible• Stay informed - read the Fanfare! • Volunteer!!!• Concessions, Rock the Ridge,

ABODA Championships at GCC

Forms• Medical - Must complete to attend

Band Camp (yellow)• Tax Credit• Membership Contract• Uniform, Shoe, Glove, & Flip Folder,

Warm-ups, etc. Order Forms:• Band Order Form • Guard Order Form

Measurements

• Link to complete here and on the Band website

• Please complete today!

• Must complete before June 1st

What’s next?• Turn in forms• Complete measurement form• Arrange for payment of fees• Practice - slowly and correctly• Season Starts!

What’s next?• Zoom Breakouts in Sections• Introductions to Student Section

Leaders• Introducing new and returning

members and parents• Exchanging contact information

What’s Next?

• 2020 Show Reveal!!!

• Ryan Springler, Program Coordinator

Questions

???

Thank You!