Marching Band: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program

Titans Marching Band

 

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Marching Band Items:

• 2024-25 Marching Band Calendar
• 2024-25 Marching Band Physical Submission Instructions
• 2024-25 Marching Band Registration & Payments
• 2024-25 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 2024-25 calendar for printing (last updated 6/1/24)

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Registration, Paperwork, and Payments for the 2024-25 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. Registration will open following our kickoff meeting on March 18, 2024. 

1. Completion of online registration form
2. Payment of a $150 non-refundable deposit. Goes toward the $485 fee.
3. Order and purchase required apparel items
4. Download and read the 2024-25 Marching Band Handbook, then submit the Marching Band Contract online
5. Complete and return the Member Medical Information Form
6. Complete full payment marching band fee. Total of $485, not including apparel.
7. Obtain a sports physical, then upload the completed MHSAA Physical form to Big Teams, with all sections filled out

 

Step 1: Complete and submit online Registration Form - CLOSED

Required. To be completed by all prospective 2024-25 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: closed

 

Step 2: Pay a $150 non-refundable deposit - COMPLETED

Required. To be completed by all Marching Band members:

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2024marchingbandpayments

 

Step 3: Order and purchase required apparel items - COMPLETED

• 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: $48)
• Navy blue performance t-shirt (cost: $22 - $24)

→ Payment Link: www.stevensonbands.org/2024marchingbandpayments

 

• 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 - COMPLETED

Required. To be completed by all Marching Band members:

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

• → Marching Band Handbook (pdf)

• Click below to complete and submit the Marching Band Contract for 2024-25:

• → completed

 

Step 5: Complete and submit the Member Medical Information Form online - due May 31

Required. To be completed by all 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 complete and submit the 2024 Medical Information Form online:

• → www.stevensonbands.org/2024marchingbandmedform

 

Step 6: Complete full payment of $485 Marching Band fee - due Aug 1

Required. To be completed by all 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/2024marchingbandpayments

 

Step 7: Completion/upload of sports physical of MHSAA physical form to BigTeams - Due Aug 1

Required. To be completed by all 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 1, 2024 - the Thursday before home camp. This rule applies to all UCS marching bands, summer camps, and athletic-related activities (note: all physicals must have been completed on or after April 15th, 2024).

• 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
• Click here for detailed submission instructions

 

 

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Resources for the 2024-25 Stevenson Marching Band

 

• 2024-25 Marching Band Handbook:
  • Marching Band Handbook (updated 6/1/24; pdf)

• MHSAA Physical Form: Click to download and print at home.
  • Complete on paper, upload to Big Teams
  • MHSAA Physical Form (pdf)

• 2024 Home Camp Info: Click to download and print at home.
  • Home Camp FAQs (updated 8/3/24, pdf)

• 2024 Away Camp Schedule: Click to download and print at home.
  • Michindoh Schedule 2024 (updated 8/9/24, pdf)

• 2024 Away Camp Packing Info: Click to download and print at home.
  • Away Camp Packing Information (updated 8/3/24, pdf)

• 2024-25 Titans Marching Band Leadership Application: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Marching Band Leadership Application (pdf, updated Feb 2024)

• 2024-25 Titans Marching Band Leadership Handbook: Click below to download and print at home.
  • Marching Band Leadership Handbook (pdf, updated Feb 2024)

• 2024-25 Titans Color Guard Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • coming soon (pdf)

• 2024-25 Titans Drumline Technique & Exercise Packet: Click below to download and print at home.
  • 2024-25 Titans Drumline Technique & Exercise Packet (pdf, updated Apr 2024)

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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 the band director, 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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Updated  June 1, 2024

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