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Big Spring Marching Bulldogs

June 14th, 2016

6/14/2016

 
As I mentioned, we are hosting the Bulldog Band Brawl for the second year in a row.  This is the fifth time we've hosted a home competition, and the 2016 show is shaping up to be our largest ever!  We currently have 9 bands registered, including Cumberland Valley, Mechanicsburg, Greencastle, New Oxford, and more.  These bands all patronize the concession stand and our various vendor stands we set up, and their fans are a huge source of income for our band program.

Last year, in an effort to boost our advertising sales, we ran an advertising competition, and this year, we are running it again!  Local businesses AND families can sponsor our show in several ways.

Every trophy offered at the show is available to be sponsored.  Individuals can sponsor a 1st Place trophy for $75, 2nd place for $60, 3rd place for $50, and specialty trophies (guard and percussion) for $35.  There are no more than 5 of each available, though it could be less depending on the bands that attend and their classification.  Individuals who sponsor a trophy can present it, otherwise student leaders and seniors will.

Additionally, in our program book, ad space is available for purchase.  Ads run from 1/8 of a page (business card size) for $25 up to full page ads for $135.  All ads are grayscale.  The inside front and back cover are also available (first come, first serve) for $180, and are in full color.  The goal is to fill the book with local businesses!  For those with business cards, the best option is 1/8 page or 1/2 page, though at that size, they don't look quite as nice.  Graphics can be emailed or sent printed to be scanned.  Ads can be local business, they can be full sections, they can also be family ads for individuals in the band!

Finally, friends and family can sponsor a 1-2 line patron ad.  They are $5-10 each, and can be short messages to you or other band members!

Now, for the contest!  Our goal, as with last year, is to see which section sells the MOST advertising per member of the section.  The goal is every member of the band at least get one business ad and 1-2 patron ads.  They all add up!  For example, if the front ensemble, with 6 members, sells $600 worth of advertising, their would end up with $100 per member.  If the brass would sell $600 with 10 members, they would only have $60 per member.  Front ensemble would win. 

Each section can also bump their tallies up by sponsoring ads.  Each section is asked to at least sponsor 1/4 page, though most sponsored full pages last year!  If you have 10 members, and want a full page, each person only pays $13.50. 

Advertising tallies will run from now until September 2nd.  Updates will be posted regularly to the Member's Only page as well.  The winning section will get a meal of their choice from Mancino's at the Hempfield competition, instead of the regular meal we offer. 

The sections, for the contest are:
  • Flutes/Clarinets
  • Saxes
  • Brass
  • Drumline
  • Front Ensemble
  • Colorguard
  • Staff (yes, we track how we do too....)
 
Attached below is the advertising packet.  Additionally, the packet is now up on the Member's Only page, under Bulldog Band Brawl.  On that page you will also find the business who declined to purchase an ad last year, and those who DID purchase ads.  Advertising can be mailed directly to the school, as the paperwork says, or you can bring it in during mini camp, band camp, or regular rehearsals.  Last year, we sold over $5,000 in advertising.  Can do we do that again this year??
 
If you have any questions, please let me know!  If you would like to browse an example program from last year, you are welcome to at the July Mini-Camp as well.

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Mid June Update

6/13/2016

 
Good morning everyone!

I hope this finds you well.  Thanks for a great start to our season with last week's mini-camp!  It was a blast to see the genuine excitement everyone had to succeed!  Keep the momentum going!  Here are a few important updates....

Volunteer Spot
We currently have roughly 17% of the volunteer opportunities filled for the 2016 season.  Please be sure to take a moment, when you have time, to log in to Volunteer Spot and sign up where you can.  Remember, we need as much help as possible to ensure the continued successes of our band program!  Check your calendar, and click this link to sign up!
https://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1217327556018

Drum Corps International Championship Viewing Party
On Saturday, August 13th, we will be opening the band room for a Championship Viewing Party!  Bring some snacks to share, bring some comfy chairs or something to sit on, and we will broadcast the show live, projected on the Smartboard and hooked in to the marching band sound system for your listening enjoyment.  Be sure to accept the event on the Band Facebook page so we know who is coming (and sorry, I already claim the comfy chair in my office!)

Bulldog Band Brawl
On Saturday, September 24th, the Big Spring Band Boosters will be hosting our 2nd annual Bulldog Band Brawl, a Cavalcade of Bands sanctioned competition.  We currently have NINE bands coming to the show, and will need all hands on deck.  Details on volunteer opportunities will be coming soon.  Also, please keep an eye out in your email later this week for details on our advertising sales contest.  Last year we raised over $5000 in advertising sales from the community to support our show!

Members Only Page
On the band website, www.bigspringbands.net you will find a Member's Only section.  This will include printable copies of the music, drill, judges tapes, and more info on the Bulldog Band Brawl.  The password for the members only page is bsmb2016 but please DO NOT share this password.  We need to keep the music under lock and key due to copyrights.

Out of Office - 6/21-7/4
If you need to reach me from June 21st through July 4th, please note I will be with several of our students on the Youth Music Abroad trip to Europe.  I will have limited access to email over this time, so please know there may be delays.  I will do my best to respond when I can, but do not have an estimated turnaround time.  Remember, Classes of 2018-2020, YMA travels again in 2018........... (hint hint)

If you have any questions between now and our next Mini-Camp on July 5th, please let me know!

Alumni Band - 9/30/16

6/5/2016

 
​Good evening Alumni,


I hope this finds you well.  Welcome to our MANY new alumni to this mailing list!  I'm excited to announce that we are once again inviting all alumni to join us on Friday, September 30th, for our Homecoming game versus West Perry HS.  This year marks an exciting year for your Marching Bulldogs.  First, we are going to be debuting our brand new uniforms this fall, after 12 years with our previous design.  Additionally, the High School Stadium is currently undergoing a massive renovation.  All previous buildings are being replaced with state-of-the-art concession stands, top notch restroom facilities, and new storage facilities, as well as additional parking.

A schedule for the evening is as follows:
3:15-4:30 - Music Rehearsal in the HS Band Room (100 Mt. Rock Rd - Door 13)
4:30-5:30 - Concession Stand is open for dinner
6:00 - Join the 2016 Marching Bulldogs as we march from the MS Band Room to the stadium
6:30 - Marching Bulldog pregame performance
7:00 - Perform in the stands with the current members of the band

Wear your Maroon and Gold for the evening!  If you are able to attend, please fill out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/f6sNlPNZmI to ensure we have music ready for you that evening.  I only have a handful of additional instruments should you be unable to provide your own, and will be in contact if I do not.  Either way, you are more than welcome to join us in the stands!  It is our goal to see a huge alumni turnout in the stands this year!

I look forward to seeing many of you in September!  If you have any questions, please let me know!  

Early June Update

6/4/2016

 
​Good evening everyone!


I hope the end of the school year is wrapping up well for everyone!  I just wanted to send a few quick reminders!

June Mini-Camp - Tuesday-Thursday this week - 6-9
Our June Mini-Camp is scheduled for this week.  We will rehearse Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening from 6-9.  Wind players, please plan on bringing your instruments.  Front Ensemble and Wind Players will be receiving the first draft of the Marching Band show, as well as additional warmups and such.  I highly recommend a 1 inch 3-ring binder and sheet protectors for your music and eventually drill, to ensure it survives the entire season.

In addition, please dress properly for rehearsal.  Avoid wearing jeans, wear loose fitting clothing to allow for movement, and most importantly, ATHLETIC-STYLE SNEAKERS.  I highly discourage canvas shoes like Converse.  They do NOT offer proper support.  Wearing properly athletic shoes will ensure a safe and success season with less risk of any injury as they offer proper support.

Volunteer Spot Sign-up
Thank you to the parents and family members who have already signed up for our Volunteer Spot signup program.  As mentioned at our full orientation last week, we are in need of many volunteers to make for a safe and successful season for our band.  In order to do so, we need your help as often as possible!  In less than one week, 15% of the available opportunities have already been filled.  With your help, we can fill even more well in advance of the season.  To volunteer, click this link: http://vols.pt/EBDsah  A reminder, if you wish the chaperone on the buses or in the stands, you do need clearances.  If you wish to volunteer to help carry pit equipment or work in the concession stand, you do not.

Remind Text Service
Please take a moment, if you have not done so to text @bsmb2016 to 81010 from your cell phone to sign up for text updates.  These will be used if weather changes plans, or if we have travel delays throughout the season.  This is a totally free service, and absolutely a huge help to the upcoming season should scheduling change take place.

Band Facebook
Our band is on Facebook!  You can find the page by visiting: http://www.facebook.com/groups/bigspringbands/ to request access.  This page is available to ALL current band members and families and is a closed group.  

Band Website
The final link today is our band website, http://www.bigspringbands.net which is in the process of being completely updated.  The most important element on the site is the calendar, which is complete for the ENTIRE season.  All dates for Marching Band are loaded on there all the way through Championships in November.

See everyone Tuesday evening.  Remember to bring your Contact Form and Medical Form with you if you have not turned it in.  Other forms are also accepted should you be ready to submit them as well.  If you have any questions, please let me know!

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