Marching Band: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program

Titans Marching Band

 

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Marching Band Items:

• 2021-22 Marching Band Key Dates
• 2021-22 Marching Band Registration & Payments
• 2021-22 Marching Band Resources
• Using Marching Band to replace gym class
• Marching Band Shows since 1992
• Marching Band Videos

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Possible football playoff games: Oct 29 or 30, Nov 5 or 6, Nov 12 or 13, Nov 20, Nov 27
Away football games: Aug 27, Sep 10, Sep 17, Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 22

Click here for a PDF version of the 2021-22 calendar for printing (last updated 3/22/2021)

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Registration & Payments for the
2021-22 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 (due Earth Day - April 22)
2. Order and purchase required apparel items (due July 16)
3. Complete payment of marching band fee (due August 6)
4. Obtain a sports physical, then complete and return the MHSAA Physical form, with all sections filled out, between April 15 and August 11 (due August 11)
5. Download and read the 2021-22 Marching Band Handbook, then submit the Marching Band Contract online (due August 11)

 

Step 1: Online (only) Registration Form - Due April 22, 2021

Required to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2021-22 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/2021MarchingBand) to register

 

Step 2: Order and purchase required apparel items (online payments only) - Due July 16, 2021

• Step 2A) 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: $40)
• Navy blue performance t-shirt (cost: $20 - $22)

→ www.stevensonbands.org/2021MarchingBandPayments

 

• Step 2B) 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 $125 Marching Band Fee (online payments only) - Due August 6, 2021

Required to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2021-22 Marching Band:

• 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/2021MarchingBandPayments

 

Step 4: Completion of sports physical and completion/return of MHSAA physical form - Due August 11, 2021

REQUIRED to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2021-22 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 11, 2021. This rule applies to all UCS marching bands, summer camps, and athletic-related activities (note: if the student has already completed a physical in 2021, it must be dated after April 15th).

• 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 11, 2021

Required to be completed by all members wishing to be part of the 2021-22 Marching Band.

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

• → 2021-22 Marching Band Handbook (pdf)

• Click below to complete and submit the Marching Band Contract for 2021-22:

• → www.stevensonbands.org/2021-Marching-Contract

 

 

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Resources for the 2021-22 Stevenson Marching Band

 

• 2021-22 Marching Band Handbook:
  • Marching Band Handbook (pdf)

• 2021-22 Marching Band Paper Forms: Click to download and print at home.
  • MHSAA Physical Form (pdf)

• 2021-22 Titans Marching Band Leadership Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Marching Band Leadership Packet (pdf)

• 2021-22 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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