Rosemount HS Marching Band
Practice & Performance Calendar 2008
(posted January 14 , 2008)
SUMMER - Teaching, Learning, Bonding & Fun!
May 2- 1st Band Camp/Marshall/BOA St. Louis Payment due, $150 NON REFUNDABLE!!!
(deposits on bussing for band camp, Marshall, MN and BOA-St. Louis
are made on this date as well as reservations for hotels for BOA -St. Louis)
***All COLOR GUARD & DRUMLINE MEMBERS - click here for important additional schedule information***
June 2 - Marching Band Parent and Member Meeting, 7:00 PM, PAC
June 3 - 2nd Band Camp/Marshall/BOA St. Louis Payment due, $275
June 17 - 10 AM-3:30 PM, RHS PAC- Scott Lang Leadership Seminar (required for all Marching Band members)
July 10 - New Horn Line Members Rehearsal 6-9 PM,
July 14 - 3rd/Final Band Camp/Marshall/BOA St. Louis Payment due, $275
July 14 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
July 15 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
July 16 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
July 17 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
July 20-July 25 - BAND CAMP (St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN)
July 26 - Leprechaun Days Parade Report at RHS 10 AM, done 12:30 PM
July 29-August 1 DRILL CAMP (At Rosemount High School)
July 29 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 9am - 5PM
July 30 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 9am - 5PM
July 31 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 9am - 5PM
August 1 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 9am - Noon
August 4 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 5 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 6 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 7 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 11 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 12 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 13 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 14 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 18 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 19 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 20 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 21 - RHS Marching Band Parade Performance at the Minnesota State Fair
August 25 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 26 - PICTURES 5 PM & Perform for 9th Grade Orientation, done 7:30 PM
August 27 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
August 28 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-9 PM
FALL - Performing & Striving for EXCELLENCE!
September 2 - First day of school!!!
TUESDAY, September 2 - Marching Band Rehearsal (ALL MEMBERS), 6-8:30 PM
September 4 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
Friday, September 5 - Football vs.Burnsville,
Saturday, September 6 - Rosemount Marching Band Show (Show begins at 5 PM)
September 8 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
September 11 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
Saturday, September 13 - Eastview Marching Band Show (Show begins at 5 PM)
September 15 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
September 18 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
Friday, September 19 - Football vs.Chaska,
Saturday, September 20 - Marshall Marching Band Show -OVERNIGHT TRIP
September 22 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
September 25 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
FRIDAY, September 26 - Marching Band Rehearsal 4-Midnight * METRODOME *
Saturday, September 27 - Irondale Marching Band Show (Show begins at 5 PM)
September 29 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
October 2 - Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM * POSSIBLE METRODOME REHEARSAL: 4-10PM *
Friday, October 3 - Football vs. Lakeville North, HOMECOMING!!!
October 6 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
October 9 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
FRIDAY, October 10 - Marching Band Rehearsal 4-Midnight * METRODOME *
Saturday, October 11 - Eden Prairie Marching Band Show (Show begins at 5 PM)
October 13 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, October 15, Marching Band Rehearsal, 1-5PM * METORDOME *
Wednesday, October 15 - Football vs. Eastview,
THURSDAY, October 16, Marching Band Rehearsal, 9am - 5PM * METRODOME
THURSDAY, October 16 - SUNDAY, October 19 - BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONAL - ST. LOUIS, MO
October 23 - Marching Band Rehearsal, 6-8:30 PM
Saturday, October 25 - MINNESOTA REGION MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS at the METRODOME
TUESDAY, November 11 - Marching Band Banquet, 6:00 PM RHS Student Center
This event is open to Marching Bandmembers, their family, friends and siblings.
A night to celebrate our season, recognize awards recipients and individuals and close out the marching season.
Tickets will be $15.00 per person for a catered meal.
* Rosemount HS Marching Band *
BAND REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances is required
and is part of your basic membership in Band.
This is a fundamental and integral part of your membership in Band. Performances are a public demonstration of what has been learned in Band, they are considered the “final exams” for the Band class. Music is meant to be heard. Each performer in the ensemble is dependent on each Band member being present to perform their specific and integral part. Because the Band is more than just a collection of individual performers, it is necessary that we rehearse and perform as a unified group. Problems with individual attendance seriously limits our ability to be consistent and strive for excellence. Every attempt has been made to structure an efficient and effective Band calendar that includes a reasonable number of rehearsals and performances and is respectful of your time and is aligned with realizing our goals of achieving excellence.
If WE are to be successful, YOU must be there.
Every member is a “starter.” There are no “benchwarmers” or “alternates” in our Band!
The only EXCUSED ABSENCES from a scheduled rehearsal are:
• You are ill the day of the rehearsal, and if school were in session you would be absent from school. Call the Band Office, 651-423-7541, in advance to report your illness/absence.
• A family emergency occurs. Call the Band Office ASAP, 651-423-7541.
• Regarding summer Band rehearsals only, you are participating in a family vacation or summer camp (EXCEPTIONS: Band Camp & Drill Week). You must notify the Band Directors at least three weeks in advance, in writing.
• Regarding summer Band rehearsals only, you are attending a summer camp (EXCEPTIONS: Band Camp & Drill Week). You must notify the Band Directors at least three weeks in advance, in writing.
The only EXCUSED ABSENCES from a scheduled performance are:
• You are ill the day of the rehearsal/performance, and are absent from school. Please call the Band Office, 651-423-7541, in advance to report your illness/absence.
• A family emergency occurs. Please call the Band Office ASAP, 651-423-7541.
Any other absence from a rehearsal or performance is unexcused. Failure to notify the Band Directors in a timely manner of your absence is also unexcused.
Unexcused absences from rehearsals or performances will:
• Negatively affect the performance goals of the entire Band
• Negatively affect your grade in Band
• Restrict your opportunity to earn a Varsity Letter in Band
• Will result in meeting with you and your parents and with the Band Directors to discuss your continued participation in Band
• May lead to the loss of Band membership
Student jobs/work conflicts, are absolutely no excuse for missing a rehearsal or performance.
Use your RHS Planner to stay organized in managing your schedule & time!
Read and share the Band calendar information with your parents, employer, coaches, etc. and check for possible conflicts. In the event of a schedule conflict, COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY! Talk to your Band Directors, we support YOU! Every attempt will be made to be fair and understanding in the event of unusual circumstances. However, please remember that we and your peers in Band expect you to honor your commitment to attend all rehearsals and performances as part of your basic band membership! Be organized and manage your calendar well! Make a habit of writing down all of your events/appointments/commitments well in advance and examining this calendar frequently! You live a busy life - manage your time and commitments carefully! Share this information with your parents!
The RHS Marching Band will be performing again this year at the 2008 Bands of America (BOA) St. Louis Super-Regional Marching Band Championships. This will be another very exciting opportunity to perform and see other outstanding bands from several different states in a "big time" stadium experiencing "national level adjudication." Check out the BOA website for more information on these performance opportunities:
Bands Of America Regional MB Championships