Marching Band: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program

Titans Marching Band

 

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2020 Marching Band Camp Dates:

• To aid in protecting the health of our students and staff, we are planning to hold all Marching Band activities locally for 2020. All dates and times are subject to adjustment

• Camp weeks: Monday Aug. 10th - Friday Aug. 21st

• Important note: ALL Marching Band members must be in attendance for all camp dates and during all hours camp is session. Students with jobs must inform their employers they cannot work during these weeks.

• Camp times: To be announced

 

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Marching Band Items:

• 2020-21 Marching Band Key Dates
• 2020-21 Marching Band Registration & Payments
• 2020-21 Marching Band Resources
• Using Marching Band to replace gym class
• Marching Band Shows since 1992
• Marching Band Videos

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Note: All dates and activities subject to modification in support of recommendations and requirements concerning the ongoing public health situation

Click here for a PDF version of the 2020-21 calendar for printing

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Registration & Payments for the 2020-21 Stevenson Marching Band

 

Step 1: Register online at: www.stevensonbands.org/2020MarchingBand

• Registration is open now!

 

Step 2: Pay a $25 non-refundable deposit online towards the $125 Marching Band Fee at: www.stevensonbands.org/2020MarchingBandPayments

• Deposits and payments accepted online beginning June 15, 2020
• Deposit due no later than July 1, 2020

 

Step 3: Purchase marching shoes and/or navy blue t-shirts (new members or if needed for returning members) at: www.stevensonbands.org/2020MarchingBandPayments

• Payments accepted online beginning June 15, 2020
• Marching shoes must be ordered and paid for no later than July 15, 2020
• T-shirts must be paid for prior to delivery to the student

 

Step 4: Download, print, complete (must be dated on or after April 15, 2020 and physical section completed out by a medical professional), and turn in a Physical form

• Completed form due on or before August 10, 2020
• Turn in, on paper, on the first day of Marching Camp
• UCS rules concerning sports physicals (positively NO exceptions):
  • Must take place on or after April 15, 2020
  • Must be completed by a medical professional
  • Every Marching Band member must have a sports physical completed to participate in both home and away camps
• For 2020-21, all students must use the official MHSAA physical form
  • Link to latest MHSAA form: https://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/Forms-Resources
• Due to HIPAA restrictions, UCS athletes are responsible for providing their own copies of their physical form to both band and athletics. The band does not provide copies of physicals to any other organization - this is YOUR sole responsibility!
• UCS, or any of its schools or organizations, does not maintain a centralized filing system for physicals. Each organization operates independently.
• Should the information on this form need to be updated after it was submitted, a replacement form may be submitted at any time prior to departure to away camp without loss of eligibility. Strongly recommended: make and keep a photocopy of this form prior to submission.

 

Step 5: Complete payment of the Marching Band Fee at: www.stevensonbands.org/2020MarchingBandPayments

• Final payments due on or before August 21, 2020
• Outstanding balances after August 21 are subject to being added to the student's Power School account as a fine. Students with fines on their accounts will not be allowed to:
  • Participate in optional student travel opportunities
  • Purchase tickets to optional student activities such as the Homecoming Dance and Prom
  • Receive their cap and gown and participate in their high school graduation ceremony
• Marching Band is a pay-to-play optional activity that is primarily funded through a combination of fees and parent-directed fundraising. Participation in Marching Band requires payment.

 

 

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Resources for the 2020-21 Stevenson Marching Band

 

• 2020-21 Marching Band Paper Forms: Click to download and print at home.
  • Registration and Paperwork Checklist (for personal use only / do not return)
  • MHSAA Physical Form (must be completed on or after 4/15/20)

• 2020-21 Marching Band Handbook: Released on TBA, 2020 with key updated information from Mr. Sekich. The last page of this handbook must be signed by the student and a parent and returned to SHS.
  • Adobe PDF

• Packing Info / Final Reminders / Band Camp Policies:
  • 2020 Band Camp Packing Information (Adobe PDF, coming soon)
  • 2020 Band Camp Final Reminders (Adobe PDF, coming soon)
  • 2020 Away Camp Schedule (Adobe PDF, coming soon)
  • 2020 Band Camp Policy Manual (Adobe PDF, coming soon)
  • 2020 Band Camp Health Services Policy Manual (Adobe PDF, coming soon)

• 2020-21 Instrumental Music Kickoff Meeting Handout: An overview of the entire program for 2020-21, with a focus on numerous items specific to Marching Band.
  • Adobe PDF

• 2020-21 In-Depth Information: A comprehensive guide to the Stevenson Marching Band. Recommended reading for those (especially parents, but students too) that want the logistics, expectations, and details of the Stevenson Marching Band. The presentation been indexed so you can easily navigate the various sections - stopping and returning whenever you'd like the information you need. There are two formats:
  • Download a PowerPoint Slide Show
  • Adobe PDF
  This presentation will remain on this web site throughout the Marching Season so you can refer back to it at any time should you have questions.

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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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