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!

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!!! :)