Welcome Parents & Students!!!!!

1. Welcome Parents &Students!!!!! Please sign in on your smart phone @ http://bit.ly/crimsonsignup

2. Why Marching Band and Color Guard? • Marching Band is a competitive musical sport, providing a performance avenue for students at competitions which are held throughout California and the nation. • We compete against other schools with bands of similar size in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) & Western Band Association (WBA) circuits in both parade and field show competitions held in Southern California. • Our competition appearances place our students in the public spotlight, where they serve as musical ambassadors for both Valley View High School and the city of Moreno Valley. • In tandem with the Fall competition season, the Marching Band and Color Guard will perform their 2018 field show at a number of home football games, giving the general public a chance to experience our competition program at our home venue.

3. What Will Our Students Learn? • Music Performance Skills • Respect for self and others • Pride • In your self • In your peers • In YOUR band • Organizational Skills • Time Management • Self-confidence • TEAMWORK

4. All-District Marching Band • All students in the VVHS band and color guard program will be expected to participate (if available) • Students will learn the basics of Marching Band, including marching and playing technique. • Students will perform a sit down concert on June 22nd and a parade on July 4th. • Rehearsal Dates are Scheduled for June 4th, 6th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th& July 2nd. • All rehearsals will be at Moreno Valley HS from 5-8 PM as to not conflict with summer school.

5. Summer Rehearsals • All students in the VVHS band and color guard will be expected to attend Summer Rehearsals. • These rehearsals are designed to reinforce the skills learned during Mini Band Camp • During our rehearsals, additional instructors will be present to assist in teaching. • Rehearsal Dates are: • Wed., July 10th 5-8PM • Wed., July 17th 5-8PM

6. Band Camp • REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL MARCHING BAND EVENTS AND COMPETITTIONS! • This camp is where students will begin to learn their 2019 field show. • Students that are not present will not earn a “Dot” in the show. • Band camp will be held Monday, July 29ththrough Friday, August 9thfrom 8 AM to 3 PM. • During our band camp additional instructors will be present to assist in teaching marching and maneuvering, as well as music.

7. What Do Students Need for Band Camp? • Each student should have all equipment prior to the first day of Mini band camp. • Members should dress comfortably for marching. Appropriate attire includes: • Athletic shorts/gym shorts, • Breathable t-shirt • Socks & athletic/running shoes (Please, NO Vans, Converse, Toms, sandals, etc.) • Hats and sun block • Each student MUST bring at least a gallon of water, as well as healthy snacks for the breaks through out the day.

8. Can Parents Be Involved? • YES! • YES!! • YES!!!

9. Can Parents Be Involved? (cont.) • Parents can participate as much as you are able or interested • Chaperones are always needed • You will end up saving some gas money and the cost of admission (when available) if you ride with us. • Jobs we need right now: • Uniform fitting • Help with prop construction • Donations (Food, Water, Etc.) • Sewing / Hemming

10. Can Parents Be Involved? (cont.) • Help transporting and moving equipment at competitions • Podiums • Pit percussion equipment • On-field props • Guard equipment • Help with pre-show preparations • Fixing hair • Cleaning shoes • Removing nail polish / jewelry • Attending Competitions • Our parents are our #1 fans and best cheer leaders! • Your support in the stands can directly increase our Showmanship score.

11. What does it take to run a Marching Band?

13. Financial Information • Every year we divide the total costs equally amongst all the students in the program in the form of a fair share donation. • This year each participating member will be asked to donate their fair share of $500.00. This helps with the following: • Cost of coaches / instructional staff • Uniform maintenance • Band camp/activities • Competition entry fees • End of the year banquet & awards • Etc. *This does not include the additional individual costs for other performance attire (i.e. shoes, gloves, etc.)

14. Financial Information (cont.) • Fair share contributions can be paid in quarterly payments: • $500.00 or $125 Due July 29th, 2019 • This deposit will secure your student a spot (“Dot”) in the field show • $125 Due October 8th, 2019 • $125 Due November 22nd , 2019 • $125 Due January 8th, 2018 • Students can send out sponsor letters to friends and family to help offset the costs • In some cases students have had their full fair share donated by friends & family members or businesses. • The VVHS Crimson Regiment will never deny a student the opportunity to participate in the band due to financial hardships, but each member is expectedto fundraise or solicit donations to help out.

15. Fundraisers • It is expected for all members and families to participate in and support all fundraisers. • Some fundraisers not only raise funds for the program but promote comradery and bring us all together as a family unit. • Examples: • Social dinner / dessert gatherings • Concessions • Hosting Festivals & District Events • Sporting events • Food trucks • Etc.

16. Goals • Instrument Lockers • Additional Trailers • New Uniforms / Racks • New Instruments • New Winter Perc. & Color Guard Floors • Fresno WBA Championships Overnight Trip • Arizona Fiesta Bowl Field Show / Parade • Hawaii Invitational • Europe Tour

17. Boosters Mission Statement The VVHS Crimson Regiment Band & Color Guard Boosters are organized exclusively to stimulate student and community interest in appreciation of our program. We provide all possible assistance such as financial and moral support for the Band, Color Guard, and all aspects of the instrumental music program. We serve as a means of communication to keep parents of members informed as to the activities and performances, as well as uphold the vision set forth by the director in every way and by all means.

18. Booster Positions • President •  As the chief executive of the club, (s)he organizes the fulfillment of the mission, membership issues, and enforcement of the rules • Vice President • Serve as support to President; coordinate activities in President’s absence. • Secretary • Point of contact for all communications and records meeting minutes for the organization • Treasurer • Takes care of everything financial, from recording gains and losses to planning for new revenue streams

19. Booster Positions (cont.) • Volunteer Coordinators • Recruiting, scheduling, and following up with volunteers • Communications Coordinators • Focuses on Publicity and Social Media • Fundraising Coordinators • Executes fundraising events and helps prioritize fundraising strategies • Uniform Coordinators • Uniform fitting, keep record of checked out garments, schedule cleaning, and iron uniforms for competitions • Color Guard Liaisons • Fulfill the needs of the color guard staff / students • Percussion Liaisons • Work with directors to manage equipment needs throughout the year, including transportation • Equipment Coordinators • Work with directors to manage equipment needs throughout the year, including transportation. • Banquet Committee • Plan and organize awards banquet

20. Website • The Crimson Regiment website has information regarding: • Announcements and Newsletters • Calendar of all events: concerts & performances, rehearsals, fundraisers, etc. • Booster Information and Fundraising • Important Documents, Handbook, Sheet music & recordings • Staff email address’ & Biographies • Pictures and Videos • Everything you could possibly want to knowis going to be posted on the website • The link is: https://valleyview.mvusd.net/apps/pages/crimsonregiment

21. Remind • Remind is a free service that allows students and parents to receive real time updates and reminders on their cell phones and email from teachers. • Please register for your specific group: • Open a new text • Send to the number 81010 • Type into the message the group that best describes you: • Parents: @crparent • Brass/Woodwind: @crimsonreg • Percussion: @crperc • Color Guard: @crguard

22. Remind If you would also like email updates, send an email to: • Parents: crparent@mail.remind.com • Brass/Woodwind: crimsonreg@mail.remind.com • Percussion: crperc@mail.remind.com • Color Guard: crguard@mail.remind.com

23. Social Media • Facebook Group: • VVHS Crimson Regiment Band and Guard • Instagram: • VVHSCrimsonRegimentofficial

24. Closing reminders • Additional details concerning instrument and uniform checkout, our band handbook of policies and procedures, will take place at our Mini - Band Camp. • Please remember,all performances and rehearsals during the year have been pre-scheduled and are required of each member, so please work your schedules accordingly and well in advance. Let’s have a great year!

25. Contact information • Contact me anytime you need anything, email is the best and easiest way to get ahold of me. • Email: LGAMARRA@MVUSD.NET • Phone: 951-571-4880 Ext. 34065