Marching Band: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program

Titans Marching Band

 

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Marching Band Items:

• 2022-23 Marching Band Calendar
• 2022-23 Marching Band Registration & Payments
• 2022-23 Marching Band Resources
• Using Marching Band to replace gym class
• Marching Band Shows since 1992
• Marching Band Videos

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Click here for a PDF version of the 2022-23 calendar for printing (last updated 8/20/2022)

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Registration & Payments for the
2022-23 Stevenson Marching Band

There are 5 steps to complete in order to be fully registered and cleared to participate in Marching Band:

1. Completion of registration form (now due)
2. Order and purchase required apparel items (now due)
3. Complete payment of marching band fee (now due)
4. Obtain a sports physical, then complete and return two copies of the MHSAA Physical form, with all sections filled out (due August 8, 2022)
5. Download and read the 2022-23 Marching Band Handbook, then submit the Marching Band Contract online (due August 8, 2022)

 

Step 1: Online (only) Registration Form - now due

Required to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2022-23 Marching Band:

• Reserves your theme T-shirt
• Identifies instrumentation
• Secures your spot in the marching drill / front line position
• Collects contact info should there be an urgent communication need
• To be completed by a parent/guardian

→ Click here (www.stevensonbands.org/2022MarchingBand) to register

 

Step 2: Order and purchase required apparel items (online payments only) - now due

• All Marching Band members, except Colorguard, are REQUIRED to own the following items for the season:

• Purchased through the band (only):
• Marching Band Shoes (cost: $45)
• Navy blue performance t-shirt (cost: $22 - $24)

→ www.stevensonbands.org/2022MarchingBandPayments

 

• In addition, all Marching Band members, including Colorguard, must own a pair of white shorts that are worn as part of a summer uniform. These shorts are purchased on your own (the sooner, the better!).

• Requirements for summer uniform white shorts:
• No stripes – must be solid white
• No athletic-style shorts (no elastic waistbands)
• Clean / professional appearance (no rips, stains, minimal wrinkling)
• Mid-thigh length or longer
• Comfortable fit / do not hinder ability to march

• Suggestions for Summer Uniform White Shorts:
• Flat khaki-style strongly preferred over cargo-style (minimal pockets)
• Shop early! White shorts are harder to find in July & August vs. spring and early summer
• Online stores may have a better selection

• White short examples (find the retailer/style/brand that works best for you):
• Men's
• Women's

 

Step 3: Pay $350 Marching Band Fee (online payments only) - Due July 22, 2022

Required to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2022-23 Marching Band:

• Covers the cost of our home and away camps
• Helps offset costs of hiring instructors, purchase of show music, and other items for the season that support the students
• Includes Theme T-Shirt and white performance gloves (certain sections)

→ www.stevensonbands.org/2022MarchingBandPayments

 

Step 4: Completion of sports physical and completion/return of MHSAA physical form - Due August 8, 2022

REQUIRED to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2022-23 Marching Band. Mandatory current-year physicals are a UCS rule for the safety of all members of the Marching Band and must be completed and turned in by August 8, 2022. Please provide TWO (2) copies of your physical! This rule applies to all UCS marching bands, summer camps, and athletic-related activities (note: if the student has already completed a physical in 2022, it must have been dated after April 15th, 2022).

• Click below to download the MSHAA Physical form for printing at home:

• → MHSAA Physical Form (pdf)

• Where to turn in completed forms:
• Place completed form in the Blue Box in the Stevenson Band Room
• Scan completed form and send to the e-mail in Schoology
• Mail completed form to street address in Schoology

 

Step 5: Download and read the Marching Band Handbook, then complete and return the Marching Band contract online - Due August 8, 2022

Required to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2022-23 Marching Band.

• Click below to download the Marching Band Handbook which contains the contract language:

• → 2022-23 Marching Band Handbook (pdf)

• Click below to complete and submit the Marching Band Contract for 2022-23:

• → www.stevensonbands.org/2022-Marching-Contract

 

 

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Resources for the 2022-23 Stevenson Marching Band

 

• 2022-23 Marching Band Handbook:
  • Marching Band Handbook (pdf)

• 2022-23 Marching Band Paper Forms: Click to download and print at home.
  • Member Medical Information Form (pdf)
  • MHSAA Physical Form (pdf)

• 2022 Home Camp Info: Click to download and print at home.
  • Home Camp FAQs + Required/Suggested items (pdf)

• 2022 Away Camp Schedule: Click to download and print at home.
  • Away Camp Schedule (pdf)

• 2022 Away Camp Packing Info: Click to download and print at home.
  • Away Camp Packing List and Helpful Hints (pdf)

• 2022-23 Titans Marching Band Leadership Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Marching Band Leadership Packet (pdf)

• 2022-23 Titans Color Guard Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Color Guard Packet (pdf)

• 2022-23 Titans Drumline Welcome & Clinic Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Drumline Welcome Packet (pdf)

• 2022-23 Titans Drumline Technique & Exercise Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Drumline Technique & Exercise Packet (pdf)

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Receiving Physical Education Flex Credit for completing 2 full seasons of Marching Band: A student may be able to waive the graduation requirement of 1/2 credit of Physical Education (gym class) following the completion of two seasons of Marching Band between 9th and 12th grades. In addition to 100% participation, the proper paperwork must be completed, signed by Mr. Sekich, and returned to the counseling department to complete eligibility.

• Instructions - Physical Education Flex Credit (pdf)
• Form - Flex Options Application (pdf)
• Form - Physical Education Flex Credit (pdf)
• Full Package - Forms and Instructions (pdf)

 

 

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