Hamilton Marching Band and Color Guard
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BAND WEEKLY
August 27, 2012
Dear Band Parents,
The new school year is launched and we are experiencing the joy of making music.
Thank you for your support and particularly for encouraging your child to continue the study of music. This investment of time, effort and energy will produce lifelong dividends.
Throughout the year you will be receiving communications from the Instrumental Music Department concerning upcoming concerts and other pertinent information. I also will be sending you compelling research data about the importance of music study in the development of your child.. The world of education is in a constant evolution and you, as a responsible and concerned parent, must be appraised of the latest information gleamed from research studies. This information will aid you in helping your child make wise choices that are certain to benefit their future.
Evidence continues to focus on the arts (music) as a vital component in the positive growth of every child. For years we have pointed to the music students as those who have demonstrated a special talent. However, based on extended studies we know it is the very process of learning music that develops the artistic mind and brings forth the creative potential in all young people. For this reason, continued membership in our musical family is strongly encouraged.
It is a privilege to have your child as a valued musician in our organization. Thank you for your support of music education at Hamilton Local Schools. You play an important role in everything we do. Welcome to our new school year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Mark L. Frazier
Mrs. Amanda Laing
Director of Bands
Band schedule for the week of August 27, 2012
Wednesday, August 29th Practice after school 2:30 -5:30 pm
Friday, August 31st Away Game
Practice 2:30 – 4:15 pm
Dinner 4:15 – 5:00 pm
Change 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Board Buses 5:30 pm
Game Starts 7:30 pm
Arrive Home 11:30 pm
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Game Day Packing List
Band and Percussion Color Guard
Practice clothes Practice clothes
Show shirt Show Shirt
Khaki Shorts Khaki Shorts
Black Socks ( NO ankle socks) Black socks ( No ankle socks)
Black band shoes Black Guard shoes
Money Money
Black tank top
ALL BAND MEMBERS MUST WEAR BLACK SPY SHIRT UNDER UNIFORM
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1st Away Football game
- Times are listed above
- We will wear full uniform
- Students will need to bring everything to school with them on Friday morning, since we have practice after school.
- Students will need to bring money for concession stand
- We will be riding on school buses, so you may bring mp3 players.
- Sudents will not be allowed any food / drink on the bus.
- The game is at London High School. The pre game starts at 7:00 pm.
- All students must ride the bus to and from the game. Students can ride home from a game only with their parents. (NO FRIENDS, BOY/GIRL FRIENDS OR OTHER RELATIVES). I must have the attached band travel release form. This form must be fill out and returned by the end of the school day on Friday.
- Parent chaperones need to be at the school by 4:30 pm.
- London High School, 336 Elm St, London, OH 43140
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VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
8/31 Away London
9/7 Away Bexley
9/14 Home Logan Elm (Military Night)
9/21 Away Circleville
9/28 Home Amanda Clearcreek
10/5 Home Canal Winchester (Homecoming)
10/12 Away Teays Valley
10/19 Away Fairfield Union
10/26 Home Bloom Carroll (Senior Night)
Note From Our Band Parent Organization
If you still owe for band camp, green shirt or shoes, please send that money to school with your child. Checks need to be made out to HAMILTON BAND PARENTS. Money can be turned in to Mrs. Laing.
Band Camp $75.00 Green Shirt $15.00 Shoes $30.00
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Important upcoming dates
Monday, Sept. 10 Band Parent Meeting 7:00 pm
Memory Mate Photos After School
Thursday, Oct. 18 Circleville Pumpkin Festival
Parade of Bands
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Congrats on your performance on Friday
I had many Hamilton fans come up to me after halftime who were very impressed with your performance and the discipline within the band. They loved the show and valued the hard work that you put in to preparing it. Way to go guys. You did a super job.
But, we all know we still have a lot of things to fix this week to get the show ready for our first away game. I know you can do it. We now need to work on the details and get the true sound from you that I know you are capable of producing.
WEB INFORMATION
Band Sites
Photos, Videos, Forms and other information
RangersPride.com
Photos, Video and other information
Youtube.com
Hamilton Rangers Marching Band Videos
Facebook
Hamilton Township Band Parents
Photos and much more
Email Addresses
Mr. Frazier mfrazier@hamilton-local.k12.oh.us
Mrs. Laing alaing@hamilton-local.k12.oh.us
Band Parents hthsbandparents@gmail.com
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MUSIC TEST THIS WEEK
There will be a playing test on the following songs:
Fight Song and "Cheers" sheet music
The songs must be from memory.
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Directions to London High School
35 miles, 42 minutes
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
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1. Head north toward Rathmell Rd
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253 ft
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2. Turn left onto Rathmell Rd
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1.7 mi
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3. Turn right onto US-23 N/S High St/Portsmouth-Columbus Rd
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0.5 mi
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4. Take the ramp to I-270 W
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0.3 mi
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5. Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-270 W
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10.6 mi
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6. Take exit 8 for I-70 E toward Columbus
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0.2 mi
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7. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-70 W/Indianapolis and merge onto I-70 W
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14.3 mi
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8. Take exit 79 for US-42 toward London
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0.2 mi
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9. Turn left onto US-42 S/N London-Delaware Rd
Continue to follow US-42 S
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6.0 mi
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10. Turn right onto Elm St
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0.9 mi
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11. Turn right
Destination will be on the left
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0.1 mi
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336 Elm St
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MARCHING BAND TRAVEL RELEASE
Band and Color Guard members are required to ride district provided team transportation to and from all district-sponsored events. An exception can be granted that will allow the legal parent or guardian (only) to transport a band member or color guard member from the out of district event.
An approved travel release form, obtained from the Director of Bands, signed by the parent/ guardian must be on file with the Band Director prior to the end of the school on the day of the event.
This is to certify that I am the parent/guardian of________________________________
Band Member or Guard Member
and I will be transporting him or her from the out of district band event on
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Date of Event
I understand that this request to personally transport my child from this out of district event will release the Hamilton Local School District and its employees from any and all
liability for adverse results that may occur.
Signature of Parent or Guardian__________________________ Date _______________
Approval by Director of Bands___________________________ Date _______________
This form must be on file in the band office
prior to dismissal of the school on the day of the contest.
"Improving Achievement through Total Accountability and High Expectations
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