Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tree Walk
Due to the weather and the expected worsening of road conditions in the next few hours, I have decided to cancel our performances in the Tree Walk. A few of us (myself included) live out of town and may have difficulty traveling in this weather.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
YEAH BAND!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Blue Raider Marching Band on our DIVISION 1 rating at State!!!! Woo hoo!!!! I am so incredibly proud of every single one of you. We worked together as a team and had a GREAT performance! Thank you for all of your hard work. :)
Our total score was a 76.8 (we needed at least a 68 to earn a division 1). GREAT JOB!
I'll try to post the video on this blog later this evening.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday!
Our total score was a 76.8 (we needed at least a 68 to earn a division 1). GREAT JOB!
I'll try to post the video on this blog later this evening.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Performance for the WMS students and staff!!!
Don't forget to be here at 8:00am tomorrow to get dressed and ready for our performance for WMS! We WILL be wearing full uniforms, so don't forget your black socks! :)
Monday, October 4, 2010
State Marching Band Festival Information
State Marching Band Festival
Saturday, October 9th
Kingston Stadium, Cedar Rapids
8:30am – Rehearsal at high school
9:30am – Load trailer
9:45am – Load buses and leave for Cedar Rapids
10:30am (approx.) – Arrive at Kingston Stadium
11:00am – Warm-up
11:30am – Report to gate
11:45am – Performance!
12:00pm – Pictures
12:30pm – Load trailer, change out of uniforms, depart for Anamosa
1:30pm (approx) – Arrive at AHS
Make sure you are here on time at 8:30am sharp Saturday morning!! This is an opportunity for us to run our show and make last minute corrections.
Double (and triple) check to make sure that you have everything before loading the bus for Cedar Rapids. You MUST have black socks! Also, all hair needs to be pulled back and pinned up, and all jewelry must be removed or covered with a band aid. It is important that we all look our best…appearance counts!
After our performance, Jolesch Photography will be taking a group picture of the band. Ordering information will be available at that time for students who are interested in purchasing a picture.
If you are planning to ride home from the contest with your parents, let me know no later than THURSDAY (10/7). If I do not receive a note, plan on riding the bus back to Anamosa.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $5.00
Student (K-12): $1.00
Remember that you are representing Anamosa at all times! Please be respectful to the contest organizers and other schools. Stay focused, keep the energy level up, and sell the show!
Saturday, October 9th
Kingston Stadium, Cedar Rapids
8:30am – Rehearsal at high school
9:30am – Load trailer
9:45am – Load buses and leave for Cedar Rapids
10:30am (approx.) – Arrive at Kingston Stadium
11:00am – Warm-up
11:30am – Report to gate
11:45am – Performance!
12:00pm – Pictures
12:30pm – Load trailer, change out of uniforms, depart for Anamosa
1:30pm (approx) – Arrive at AHS
Make sure you are here on time at 8:30am sharp Saturday morning!! This is an opportunity for us to run our show and make last minute corrections.
Double (and triple) check to make sure that you have everything before loading the bus for Cedar Rapids. You MUST have black socks! Also, all hair needs to be pulled back and pinned up, and all jewelry must be removed or covered with a band aid. It is important that we all look our best…appearance counts!
After our performance, Jolesch Photography will be taking a group picture of the band. Ordering information will be available at that time for students who are interested in purchasing a picture.
If you are planning to ride home from the contest with your parents, let me know no later than THURSDAY (10/7). If I do not receive a note, plan on riding the bus back to Anamosa.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $5.00
Student (K-12): $1.00
Remember that you are representing Anamosa at all times! Please be respectful to the contest organizers and other schools. Stay focused, keep the energy level up, and sell the show!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Information for Saturday, October 2nd!
Pumpkinfest Parade/
Five Seasons Invitational – Kingston Stadium, Cedar Rapids
Saturday, October 2nd
12:45pm – Meet at AHS and change into uniform
1:00pm – Load trailer
1:20pm – Load buses for the parade
1:30pm – Arrive at parade line-up and warm up
2:00pm – Pumpkinfest Parade
Immediately following parade – Load buses and depart for Cedar Rapids
Arrive at Kingston Stadium
4:15pm – Warm-up
4:45pm – Report to gate
5:00pm – Performance time!
10:00pm – Awards Ceremony
10:45pm – Depart for high school
11:30pm – Arrive at high school and unload equipment
Make sure you have everything with you BEFORE we leave for the Pumpkinfest Parade. Students will be changing into their uniforms at the school and then riding buses down to the football field to get ready for the parade. As soon as we finish performing in the parade we will load the buses for Cedar Rapids.
Remember to bring black socks! Also, jewelry is not allowed when you are in your marching uniform. If you cannot remove an article of jewelry, you must cover it up with a band-aid. Make sure you bring warm clothing to change into after we are done performing.
If you are planning to ride home from the competition with your parents, let me know no later than THURSDAY (9/30). If I do not receive a note, plan on riding the bus back to Anamosa.
After our performance, the trailer will need to be loaded before you change out of your uniform. Once the trailer is loaded, you may then change out of your uniform and reenter the contest to watch the rest of the 3A and 4A bands. This is a great opportunity to watch and listen to other groups! Please be a respectful audience and remember that you are representing Anamosa at all times.
Let’s continue have a great performance on Saturday! Stay focused, keep the energy level up, and sell the show!
Five Seasons Invitational – Kingston Stadium, Cedar Rapids
Saturday, October 2nd
12:45pm – Meet at AHS and change into uniform
1:00pm – Load trailer
1:20pm – Load buses for the parade
1:30pm – Arrive at parade line-up and warm up
2:00pm – Pumpkinfest Parade
Immediately following parade – Load buses and depart for Cedar Rapids
Arrive at Kingston Stadium
4:15pm – Warm-up
4:45pm – Report to gate
5:00pm – Performance time!
10:00pm – Awards Ceremony
10:45pm – Depart for high school
11:30pm – Arrive at high school and unload equipment
Make sure you have everything with you BEFORE we leave for the Pumpkinfest Parade. Students will be changing into their uniforms at the school and then riding buses down to the football field to get ready for the parade. As soon as we finish performing in the parade we will load the buses for Cedar Rapids.
Remember to bring black socks! Also, jewelry is not allowed when you are in your marching uniform. If you cannot remove an article of jewelry, you must cover it up with a band-aid. Make sure you bring warm clothing to change into after we are done performing.
If you are planning to ride home from the competition with your parents, let me know no later than THURSDAY (9/30). If I do not receive a note, plan on riding the bus back to Anamosa.
After our performance, the trailer will need to be loaded before you change out of your uniform. Once the trailer is loaded, you may then change out of your uniform and reenter the contest to watch the rest of the 3A and 4A bands. This is a great opportunity to watch and listen to other groups! Please be a respectful audience and remember that you are representing Anamosa at all times.
Let’s continue have a great performance on Saturday! Stay focused, keep the energy level up, and sell the show!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Marion Marching Festival Information is here!
Marion Marching Invitational
Saturday, September 25th
Thomas Park Field – Marion, Iowa
3:00pm – Rehearsal at High School
4:30pm – Load trailer
5:00pm – Load buses and depart for Marion
5:30pm – Arrive at Thomas Park Field
6:35pm – Warm-up
6:50 pm – Report to gate
7:05pm – Performance time
9:30pm – Awards Ceremony
10:15pm (approx.) – Depart for high school
10:45pm (approx.) – Arrive at high school and unload equipment
If you are planning to ride home from the competition with your parents, I MUST have a note stating this no later than Thursday (9/23). If I do not receive a note, plan on riding the bus. This is for your safety, and also so that I can let the chaperones know ahead of time who will not be riding home with us.
The rehearsal Saturday is at 3:00pm. A concession stand will be available for you to purchase food in Marion AFTER our performance. Please purchase food at the concession stand – DO NOT leave the field!
Remember to bring black socks! Also, make sure that you have all parts of your uniform before loading the bus (shoes, gloves, hats, gauntlets etc.) Plan accordingly for the weather when bringing clothes to change into after our performance. Once our performance is finished, we need to load the trailer before you change out of your uniform. When the trailer is loaded and you have changed out of your uniform, you are expected to return to the contest to watch the rest of the 3A and 4A bands. This is a great opportunity to watch and listen to other groups! Please sit together in the stands and be respectful to those around you. You are expected to be a good audience...remember that you are representing Anamosa at all times.
Good luck and have fun!!! :)
Saturday, September 25th
Thomas Park Field – Marion, Iowa
3:00pm – Rehearsal at High School
4:30pm – Load trailer
5:00pm – Load buses and depart for Marion
5:30pm – Arrive at Thomas Park Field
6:35pm – Warm-up
6:50 pm – Report to gate
7:05pm – Performance time
9:30pm – Awards Ceremony
10:15pm (approx.) – Depart for high school
10:45pm (approx.) – Arrive at high school and unload equipment
If you are planning to ride home from the competition with your parents, I MUST have a note stating this no later than Thursday (9/23). If I do not receive a note, plan on riding the bus. This is for your safety, and also so that I can let the chaperones know ahead of time who will not be riding home with us.
The rehearsal Saturday is at 3:00pm. A concession stand will be available for you to purchase food in Marion AFTER our performance. Please purchase food at the concession stand – DO NOT leave the field!
Remember to bring black socks! Also, make sure that you have all parts of your uniform before loading the bus (shoes, gloves, hats, gauntlets etc.) Plan accordingly for the weather when bringing clothes to change into after our performance. Once our performance is finished, we need to load the trailer before you change out of your uniform. When the trailer is loaded and you have changed out of your uniform, you are expected to return to the contest to watch the rest of the 3A and 4A bands. This is a great opportunity to watch and listen to other groups! Please sit together in the stands and be respectful to those around you. You are expected to be a good audience...remember that you are representing Anamosa at all times.
Good luck and have fun!!! :)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Welcome back!
Welcome back to a brand new year of school!
Thanks to all the members of the 2010 Blue Raider Marching Band for an exceptional band camp! You all worked so hard and I am so proud of how much we were able to accomplish. Let's keep this going! If we keep on working like this throughout the entire season, we are going to have a great show! I'm excited, and I hope you are, too! :)
Our first halftime performance is this Friday, August 27th. We WILL be wearing our uniforms. Please see me as soon as possible if you need a pair of marching shoes (Dinkles). I have many used pairs in the band room that we can use for this first performance.
We will meet in the band room NO LATER than 6:15pm on Friday. It is very important to be on time! Since this is the first performance wearing the uniforms, we need to make sure we have plenty of time to get ready. We will load the band trailer when you arrive at the school, and then we will load the buses and head down to the field at 6:45. We will perform both pregame and halftime. Once our halftime performance is over, students will be able to change out of uniform and return to the stands to watch the rest of the game. The buses will head back up to the high school as soon as the game is finished. Once all instruments and uniforms are returned to the band room, students will be free to leave.
JV football players will ride the buses back up to the high school once their game is finished. They will then be responsible for getting their band uniform and instruments and meeting us back at the field for halftime.
I am very excited to begin our 2010 Blue Raider Marching Band performances! Let's make this first one great! :)
If you have any questions, please come see me!
Thanks to all the members of the 2010 Blue Raider Marching Band for an exceptional band camp! You all worked so hard and I am so proud of how much we were able to accomplish. Let's keep this going! If we keep on working like this throughout the entire season, we are going to have a great show! I'm excited, and I hope you are, too! :)
Our first halftime performance is this Friday, August 27th. We WILL be wearing our uniforms. Please see me as soon as possible if you need a pair of marching shoes (Dinkles). I have many used pairs in the band room that we can use for this first performance.
We will meet in the band room NO LATER than 6:15pm on Friday. It is very important to be on time! Since this is the first performance wearing the uniforms, we need to make sure we have plenty of time to get ready. We will load the band trailer when you arrive at the school, and then we will load the buses and head down to the field at 6:45. We will perform both pregame and halftime. Once our halftime performance is over, students will be able to change out of uniform and return to the stands to watch the rest of the game. The buses will head back up to the high school as soon as the game is finished. Once all instruments and uniforms are returned to the band room, students will be free to leave.
JV football players will ride the buses back up to the high school once their game is finished. They will then be responsible for getting their band uniform and instruments and meeting us back at the field for halftime.
I am very excited to begin our 2010 Blue Raider Marching Band performances! Let's make this first one great! :)
If you have any questions, please come see me!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Student account information
Many of you are new to the high school or new to the band program. I want to be sure you are aware of one opportunity you have to pay for your Band Fees. Our Music Boosters organize a fundraiser in the fall. It will be explained to you after the school year begins. I want to be sure you realize that a percentage of the funds you personally raise are placed into an account for your use. Many students raise enough money in the fall to pay for all of their music department fees.
You may also use the money in your account to purchase supplies (such as reeds or music) or to pay for instrument repairs. This account is for your use while you are a member of the band and the money stays in that account all four years of high school. Unfortunately, you will never be allowed to “cash out” your account.
I always have your current balance available for you to look at and can explain to you how to access your account for approved purchases. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
I’m looking forward to working with all of you! See you in August!
You may also use the money in your account to purchase supplies (such as reeds or music) or to pay for instrument repairs. This account is for your use while you are a member of the band and the money stays in that account all four years of high school. Unfortunately, you will never be allowed to “cash out” your account.
I always have your current balance available for you to look at and can explain to you how to access your account for approved purchases. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
I’m looking forward to working with all of you! See you in August!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Band Camp Information!!!
Hello to all new and returning members of the Anamosa High School Band! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer. Since August is fast approaching, it will soon be time to begin rehearsals and preparations for our upcoming marching season! Our 2010 marching show will be based on the music of the Jackson 5 including such hits as I Want You Back, I’ll Be There, Never Can Say Goodbye, and ABC. It should be a blast for students and audiences alike!
I have enclosed information about the upcoming marching band season. Please read through this information thoroughly and make the appropriate arrangements to be at all your scheduled rehearsals. The schedule is much like that of years past. Our preseason rehearsals will run from Monday, August 9th through Friday, August 20th. The schedule is as follows:
Color Guard:
August 9-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Drum Line:
August 9-10, 1-3pm
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Front Line:
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Incoming Freshmen: (Woodwind & Brass)
August 9-10, 2-4pm
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Returning Members: (Woodwind & Brass)
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Section Leaders/Drum Majors:
August 9, 1-2pm *Meeting
2-4pm *Rehearsal with incoming freshmen
August 10, 2-4pm
August 11-13, 16-20 1-4pm
Each day’s schedule is set up so that conflicts with other school activities should have been avoided. These August rehearsals are REQUIRED for all 2010-2011 band members! Your attendance at these rehearsals is expected, as we will be working on marching fundamentals, music, and the drill for our show. One of our goals is to have at least one song on the field by the end of camp! Please start preparing for these rehearsals now. If you have a conflict with any of the preseason rehearsals, please let me know as soon as possible. If you must miss any of the preseason rehearsals, you will be expected to arrange a time to make up the missed work.
Things to bring to the rehearsals:
• Music – all marching band students should have received their music at the end of the school year. If you do not have a copy of the music, please contact me as soon as possible.
• Lots of water
• Sunscreen
• Appropriate attire (plan ahead for the weather)
• Instruments in proper working order
• Flip folder & Lyre for woodwinds and brass players (these need to be purchased before rehearsals start: West Music in Marion or Kephart's in Dubuque.) Mrs. Geary will have a limited supply of used lyres for students to use on a first come, first serve basis.
Do not wear sandals to rehearsal! Please bring a pair of tennis shoes. Sandals will make it very difficult to demonstrate proper marching technique.
Fall Kick-Off and Steak Dinner: On Saturday, August 21st the Anamosa High School fall activities are planning an event to kick off the fall season. The band will perform a preview of our marching show at this event, which will begin at 4:30pm on the practice field behind the high school. This is an exciting way to begin the fall season and to show your support for all of the Anamosa activities! More information will follow.
If you have any questions, concerns, or conflicts, please feel free to contact me as soon as possible.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I’ll see you all soon!
Letitia Geary, Director of Bands
Anamosa High School
School Phone: 462-3594 x 153
Email: lceynar@anamosa.k12.ia.us
To: All Band Members & Parents
From: Mrs. Geary
RE: BAND UNIFORM ISSUING
BAND UNIFORMS WILL BE CHECKED OUT ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM. All students need to attend this check out session.
Students will need to wear a pair of shorts and a plain white T-shirt under their marching uniform. Don’t forget to wear a pair of shorts to the uniform fitting so that you can try the pants on over them! Students will also need to supply their own pair of black socks. The band will continue to wear matching Black Dinkle Glide Marching Shoes this fall. They will cost $20.00 per pair. Students needing to purchase shoes may do so on Wednesday, August 18th at the check-out.
Students will be fitted by class:
Seniors 6:00-6:30pm
Juniors 6:30-7:00pm
Sophomores 7:00-7:45pm
Freshman 7:45-8:30pm
To: Band Students who use school owned instruments & Parents
From: Mrs. Geary
RE: SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENT USE.
All students playing a school owned instrument are expected to pay a $75.00 fee for the entire year, and a $50.00 fee for a partial year. This includes permanent transfers to oboe, bassoon, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, french horn, euphonium, and tuba. Late transfers will not be expected to pay until the following year.
Percussionists are expected to pay a $75.00 fee for the use of school percussion instruments and the replacement of mallets, sticks, and other miscellaneous items.
If a student drops band during the first two terms, he/she receives a refund of one half the total fee. No refund will be made during the third and fourth terms.
Repairs needed on school owned instruments will be sent in by Mrs. Geary. If the damage was due to neglect or abuse, payment will be covered by the student. If damage was due to normal use, payment will be covered by the school.
Students who can not take care of these expensive instruments will be transferred to the oldest playable instruments the school owns.
An instrument rental contract will be handed out to students at the beginning of camp. This contract will need to be signed and returned to Mrs. Geary as soon as possible!
Blue Raider Marching Band
2010 Fall Calendar
August
*9-20th – Band Camp
*18th – Uniform Check-Out
*22nd – Fall Kick-Off and Steak Dinner
*27th – Home Football Game w/ Monticello
September
*16th – Homecoming Parade
*17th – Home Football Game w/ Marion (Homecoming)
*25th – Marion Marching Festival
October
*1st – Home Football Game w/ Vinton-Shellsburg
*2nd – Pumpkinfest Parade
Five Seasons Marching Invitational
*9th – State Marching Festival (Morning/Early afternoon performance)
*15th – Home Football Game w/ CPU
*All events required of all 2010 Marching Band members!
I have enclosed information about the upcoming marching band season. Please read through this information thoroughly and make the appropriate arrangements to be at all your scheduled rehearsals. The schedule is much like that of years past. Our preseason rehearsals will run from Monday, August 9th through Friday, August 20th. The schedule is as follows:
Color Guard:
August 9-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Drum Line:
August 9-10, 1-3pm
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Front Line:
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Incoming Freshmen: (Woodwind & Brass)
August 9-10, 2-4pm
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Returning Members: (Woodwind & Brass)
August 11-13, 1-4pm
August 16-20, 1-4pm
Section Leaders/Drum Majors:
August 9, 1-2pm *Meeting
2-4pm *Rehearsal with incoming freshmen
August 10, 2-4pm
August 11-13, 16-20 1-4pm
Each day’s schedule is set up so that conflicts with other school activities should have been avoided. These August rehearsals are REQUIRED for all 2010-2011 band members! Your attendance at these rehearsals is expected, as we will be working on marching fundamentals, music, and the drill for our show. One of our goals is to have at least one song on the field by the end of camp! Please start preparing for these rehearsals now. If you have a conflict with any of the preseason rehearsals, please let me know as soon as possible. If you must miss any of the preseason rehearsals, you will be expected to arrange a time to make up the missed work.
Things to bring to the rehearsals:
• Music – all marching band students should have received their music at the end of the school year. If you do not have a copy of the music, please contact me as soon as possible.
• Lots of water
• Sunscreen
• Appropriate attire (plan ahead for the weather)
• Instruments in proper working order
• Flip folder & Lyre for woodwinds and brass players (these need to be purchased before rehearsals start: West Music in Marion or Kephart's in Dubuque.) Mrs. Geary will have a limited supply of used lyres for students to use on a first come, first serve basis.
Do not wear sandals to rehearsal! Please bring a pair of tennis shoes. Sandals will make it very difficult to demonstrate proper marching technique.
Fall Kick-Off and Steak Dinner: On Saturday, August 21st the Anamosa High School fall activities are planning an event to kick off the fall season. The band will perform a preview of our marching show at this event, which will begin at 4:30pm on the practice field behind the high school. This is an exciting way to begin the fall season and to show your support for all of the Anamosa activities! More information will follow.
If you have any questions, concerns, or conflicts, please feel free to contact me as soon as possible.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I’ll see you all soon!
Letitia Geary, Director of Bands
Anamosa High School
School Phone: 462-3594 x 153
Email: lceynar@anamosa.k12.ia.us
To: All Band Members & Parents
From: Mrs. Geary
RE: BAND UNIFORM ISSUING
BAND UNIFORMS WILL BE CHECKED OUT ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM. All students need to attend this check out session.
Students will need to wear a pair of shorts and a plain white T-shirt under their marching uniform. Don’t forget to wear a pair of shorts to the uniform fitting so that you can try the pants on over them! Students will also need to supply their own pair of black socks. The band will continue to wear matching Black Dinkle Glide Marching Shoes this fall. They will cost $20.00 per pair. Students needing to purchase shoes may do so on Wednesday, August 18th at the check-out.
Students will be fitted by class:
Seniors 6:00-6:30pm
Juniors 6:30-7:00pm
Sophomores 7:00-7:45pm
Freshman 7:45-8:30pm
To: Band Students who use school owned instruments & Parents
From: Mrs. Geary
RE: SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENT USE.
All students playing a school owned instrument are expected to pay a $75.00 fee for the entire year, and a $50.00 fee for a partial year. This includes permanent transfers to oboe, bassoon, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, french horn, euphonium, and tuba. Late transfers will not be expected to pay until the following year.
Percussionists are expected to pay a $75.00 fee for the use of school percussion instruments and the replacement of mallets, sticks, and other miscellaneous items.
If a student drops band during the first two terms, he/she receives a refund of one half the total fee. No refund will be made during the third and fourth terms.
Repairs needed on school owned instruments will be sent in by Mrs. Geary. If the damage was due to neglect or abuse, payment will be covered by the student. If damage was due to normal use, payment will be covered by the school.
Students who can not take care of these expensive instruments will be transferred to the oldest playable instruments the school owns.
An instrument rental contract will be handed out to students at the beginning of camp. This contract will need to be signed and returned to Mrs. Geary as soon as possible!
Blue Raider Marching Band
2010 Fall Calendar
August
*9-20th – Band Camp
*18th – Uniform Check-Out
*22nd – Fall Kick-Off and Steak Dinner
*27th – Home Football Game w/ Monticello
September
*16th – Homecoming Parade
*17th – Home Football Game w/ Marion (Homecoming)
*25th – Marion Marching Festival
October
*1st – Home Football Game w/ Vinton-Shellsburg
*2nd – Pumpkinfest Parade
Five Seasons Marching Invitational
*9th – State Marching Festival (Morning/Early afternoon performance)
*15th – Home Football Game w/ CPU
*All events required of all 2010 Marching Band members!
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