2018 - 19 BAND OFFICERSDrum Majors: Zach Casey, Erika Cook & Lauren Ewing
Captain: Hunter Fuselier 1st Lieutenants: Gavin Fountain & Nyah Patel Brass Captain: Hunter Fuselier Drum Line Captains: Jaxon Collier & Gavin Robertson Woodwind Captain: Kace Smith Front Ensemble Captain: Chrisleigh Longlois Front Ensemble Lieutenant: Samuel McDonald Color Guard Captain: McKenzie Guillory Color Guard 1st Lieutenant: Semma Alhatri Librarians: Chaz Hill, Jared Pierce, Grace Tally, & Darby Watson Property: Blade Barlow, Spencer Brister, Collin Freed, Spencer Layman, Aidan Loftin & Kaimen Swanton Attendance: Hunner Font & Traevin Nelms Quarter Masters: Shaleigh Hebert & Sean Kim Historian: Tiana Gonzalez Chaplain: Chrisleigh Longlois Flute Section Leader: Sydney Bowman & Bryanna Lewis Clarinet Section Leader: Michaela Layman & Nyah Patel Saxophone Section Leader: Kace Smith & Caleb Weaver Horn Section Leader: Chaz Hill & Darby Watson Trumpet Section Leader: Hunner Font & Aidan Loftin Low Brass Section Leader: Hunter Fuselier & Austin Girouard Tuba Section Leader: Kaimen Swanton |
CONGRATULATIONS 2018
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INCOMING FRESHMAN INFORMATION
We are happy that you are here! This site will be your go-to for most of the information you will need in the LCM Band.
While there are generally no dumb questions, before taking class time, ask yourself:
We are also a family. The reason we willingly go through so much is that we love and support each other-through the sweat, tears, and sacrifice. You will make much-treasured friendships here.
How should I get prepared this summer?
What if I'm in athletics/cheer/Honey Bears?
While there are generally no dumb questions, before taking class time, ask yourself:
- Will my section leader know this information? (If so, go to them.)
- Is this information on the board? (Oftentimes, it is.)
- Is this information covered in a handout at the back of the room? (Ditto.)
- Is this information covered in the handbook? (The handbook is discussed at the beginning of the year, and is downloadable on this site. When in doubt, ask your section leader first.)
We are also a family. The reason we willingly go through so much is that we love and support each other-through the sweat, tears, and sacrifice. You will make much-treasured friendships here.
How should I get prepared this summer?
- Get in shape. We often march at tempos of 180 beats per minute (3 beats per second). On top of that, we actually run in most shows. The second most common reason that Freshmen don't get into the competition show is inability to move their feet. (The first most common is grades.) Get your feet moving this summer. Run, or at least walk briskly as often as you can.
- Continue practicing--or start practicing--your instrument. There is a huge difference in high school music (especially for Region tryouts) from what you are used to. Consider taking private lessons. In music, it is true that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Commit to being strong!
- Get a canteen and prepare for some heat. Canteens are required for rehearsal once school starts. We usually don't have time for water breaks. Many students use the "Camelbak" type of canteen. Whatever you can carry and march with will be fine.
- You will need a good pair of shoes to march in for rehearsal. No bare feet, no flip flops, no sandals.
- While we wish that band was free, it is not. Many bands charge activity fees anywhere from $500 to $1500 - and more for trips. We do not do that. Specific fees are in your handbook, but you will be charged a $100 fee that covers the cost of uniform cleanings, a band show shirt, LCM Band polo shirt, gloves & bottled water and some meals. You will need to purchase marching shoes and a uniform hanging bag. Students will be required to pay for mallets, sticks, reeds, valve oil and other accessories. Instrument repairs are also your responsibility. Everyone's bill will be slightly different.
- We provide many fund raising opportunities. But do not be one of those students that neither pays your bill nor participates in fund raisers.
- You start band at the end of July. Summer band runs 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. There will be some daily tweaks to the schedule, but we will keep you posted. Once school starts, you have after-school rehearsals Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 4:00-6:00; Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00. You have required performances at all football games, contests, and parades.
- Do you want to get a college scholarship, be an All-Region or All-State player? You'll want to take private lessons and add practice time onto what has been mentioned above.
What if I'm in athletics/cheer/Honey Bears?
- EVERYONE can participate in Band in some capacity. Believe it or not, Varsity Football players, Varsity Cheerleaders, Volleyball players, and Honey Bears have all marched before. However, we do show flexibility for those activities in the Fall. Often, these people do not march. They are still expected to participate whenever possible (in the stands, parades, contests, rehearsals, and other performances).
- Non-varsity athletes and cheerleaders are expected to participate to be with the band when not at other practices. This includes Summer Band, in the stands, at contests, rehearsals, and other performances.
- In short, you'll fail. See the handbook for grading policies
- You'll need to get a calendar and work something out with your boss. Work is not an excused absence.
- Yes. For summer band, a bus will leave MMS every morning at 7:30 AM and return by 5:00 PM. (You'll need to bring a lunch or make arrangements to find one.) Once school starts, buses leave for MMS by 6:10 on M,T,Th; 5:10 on W after afternoon rehearsals. Buses will also run after away games and contests, but NOT AFTER HOME GAMES.
- If, due to growing feet or coordination challenges, you do not earn a spot in the competition show, DO NOT GIVE UP. As long as you progress, you may get called up as spots get vacated. KEEP YOUR ATTITUDE UP. Weak attitudes have no shot at advancement.
- Regardless, you will still march at football games and parades. You will also participate in every other capacity. At contest, however, you will assist directors and boosters in other key duties. If grades are a problem, you'll not be eligible to participate in any way.