Marching Band: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program

Titans Marching Band

 

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Marching Band Items:

• 2023-24 Marching Band Calendar
• 2023-24 Marching Band Registration & Payments
• 2023-24 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 2023-24 calendar for printing (coming soon)

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Registration, Paperwork, and Payments for the 2023-24 Stevenson Marching Band:

There are 7 steps to complete in order to be fully registered and cleared to participate in Marching Band, including attending away camp:

1. Completion of online registration form (due Wed March 1, 2023)
2. Payment of a $150 non-refundable deposit (due Wed March 1, 2023)
3. Order and purchase required apparel items (due Tue June 6, 2023)
4. Download and read the 2023-24 Marching Band Handbook, then submit the Marching Band Contract online (due Tue June 6, 2023)
5. Complete and return the Member Medical Information Form (due Wed June 7, 2023)
6. Complete full payment marching band fee (due Fri Aug 4, 2023)
7. Obtain a sports physical, then upload the completed MHSAA Physical form to Big Teams, with all sections filled out (due Sun August 6, 2023)

 

Step 1: Complete and submit online Registration Form - due Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:

• Reserves your theme T-shirt
• Identifies instrumentation for drill
• 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

→ Registration Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingband

 

Step 2: Pay a $150 non-refundable deposit - due Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandpayments

 

Step 3: Order and purchase required apparel items - due Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

• 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)

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandpayments

 

• 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

 

Step 4: Download and read the Marching Band Handbook, then complete and return the Marching Band contract online - Due Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:

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

• → 2023-24 Marching Band Handbook (pdf)

• Click below to complete and submit the Marching Band Contract for 2023-24:

• → Contract Submission Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandcontract

 

Step 5: Complete and return the Member Medical Information Form - due Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:

• Provides essential information about your student to assist those caring for them during camp weeks
• Assists with camp logistics and preparation
• To be completed by a parent/guardian

• Click below to download the 2023 Medical Information Form:

• → 2023-24 Member Medical Information Form (pdf)

• Where to turn in completed medical information forms:
• Bring it with you to the June 7th rehearsal
• 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 6: Complete full payment of Marching Band fee - due Friday, August 4th, 2023

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:

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

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2023marchingbandpayments

 

Step 7: Completion of sports physical and upload of MHSAA physical form to BigTeams - Due Sunday, August 6th, 2023

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2023-24 Marching Band members:

Mandatory current-year physicals are a UCS rule for the safety of all members of the Marching Band and must be completed and uploaded to Big Teams by August 6, 2023 - the Sunday before home camp. This rule applies to all UCS marching bands, summer camps, and athletic-related activities (note: if the student has already completed a physical in 2023, it must have be dated after April 15th, 2023).

• Click here to download the Physical form from MHSAA for printing at home (pdf)

• Use Big Teams to upload your completed physical forms to Stevenson HS:
• Same system as used by athletics
• Students and Parents need to create their own accounts
• Detailed instructions coming in April

 

 

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Resources for the 2023-24 Stevenson Marching Band

 

• 2023-24 Marching Band Handbook:
  • Marching Band Handbook (pdf)

• 2023-24 Marching Band Paper Forms: Click to download and print at home.
  • Member Medical Information Form (pdf)
  • MHSAA Physical Form (pdf)

• 2023 Home Camp Info: Click to download and print at home.
  • Home Camp FAQs + Required/Suggested items (coming soon, pdf)

• 2023 Away Camp Schedule: Click to download and print at home.
  • Away Camp Schedule (coming soon, pdf)

• 2023 Away Camp Packing Info: Click to download and print at home.
  • Away Camp Packing List and Helpful Hints (coming soon, pdf)

• 2023-24 Titans Marching Band Leadership Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Marching Band Leadership Packet (coming soon, pdf)

• 2023-24 Titans Color Guard Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Color Guard Packet (coming soon, pdf)

• 2023-24 Titans Drumline Welcome & Clinic Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Drumline Welcome Packet (coming soon, pdf)

• 2023-24 Titans Drumline Technique & Exercise Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Drumline Technique & Exercise Packet (coming soon, 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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