Rookie Parent Info 2011
Rookie Parent Info
2011 Rookie Parent Info
Welcome Marching Band Parents! We are glad to have your great kids in the marching band, and to having you as Boosters. If your child is in the band then you are a booster! This page is a summary of some of the important things you should know about the band season that is already underway.
Rehearsals
It is important for all band members to make it to rehearsals. Each member has an important part in the show. If your child cannot make it, please let the director know in advance. Mr. Brian Drake: bpdrake@carrollk12.org.
Summer Camps:
- June mini-camp 6/23 – 6/25 9am – 9pm
- July mini-camp 7/14 -7/16 9am – 9pm
- August camp 8/9 – 8/13 9am – 9pm
- August camp 8/16 – 8/20 9am – 9pm
- Note: Thursday 8/19 is “Kill Drill” where the band practices in the stadium for the first time and they keep going until they get it right. Parents may watch.
- Note: Friday 8/20 is the “Parent Preview Show” in the stadium – invite family and friends. There will be a picnic after the show.
Shows:
The band is scheduled to play in four contests (full-day Saturday events), as well as five football games this fall. There are also three parades each year. Please review the dates on the calendar on this web site, or click here.
Booster Volunteers:
The parents/boosters are depended on for many things, including “pit crew”, ticket and concession sales, help with uniforms, refreshments, chaperones and many other things. We really need your help, so feel free to ask around as to what you can do.
Fees/Fundraisers:
As you are already aware there are significant expenses that the band incurs which are not covered by the school. The fee schedule is listed here. There are fundraisers such as SCRIP which can reduce your fees significantly. Please read about the fundraisers on the web site and feel free to ask any of the boosters for more information.
