Welcome to the 2009/2010 Indoor Percussion Season. The students who will be a part of this season's indoor drumline will be determined in November at the conclusion of the Marching Band season. An informational meeting for students only is scheduled for Monday, November 16th at 6pm. The auditions for this ensemble are on Wednesday, November 18th and Tuesday November 24th from 6pm to 9pm. The first parent meeting is scheduled for November 30th at 7:30pm in the band room and is mandatory.
For those of you new to this part of the program or need a refresher, there are a few things that you should know.
· There are weekly rehearsals every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 to 9:00pm. Additional rehearsals are added according to the school schedule and as required to finish or refine the show. While our staff does try to end rehearsals on time, they do often run longer than scheduled due to a variety of factors. Please be patient as it does take time.
· A detailed calendar will be posted once our plans have been finalized. Please make every effort to plan around this schedule now. Shows are mandatory as each student plays a very important role in our production.
· Students are transported by bus to all competition sites. While chaperones aren't always needed, our success relies heavily on parent involvement. Much like marching band, it takes a very coordinated effort between students, staff, and parents to ensure that our show goes on without a hitch. Emails will be sent out throughout the season requesting parent volunteers.
· Some meals are provided and others are the responsibility of each student on the day of the competition and generally cost around $8.00. Please be sure your student has money for these meals. You may wish to provide them with a little additional money at your discretion as there are t-shirts and other items available for purchase at the show site. A detailed packet will be passed out prior to every show to provide further information.
· Finals competition is in Dayton, Ohio. Each year we have the privilege of attending WGI World Championships. This is the highest level of competition and is a great experience for the students. This year’s contest takes place in April on the 15th, 16th and 17th. We will be leaving on Thursday the 15th in the morning and returning back to VJA on Sunday the 18th in the early afternoon. More information to come.
· Uniforms are custom made each season. The cost of our uniform will be $130 and is due in full at the conclusion of the November 30th Parent Meeting. This $130 is not refundable for any reason. Students will get to keep their uniform when the season is over. This includes the students shoes.
· This season’s student fee will be $500. After the Uniform fee of $130 is taken on November 30th, the $500 season fees will be paid in two $250 installments. The first installment will be due on February 1st and the second on March 1st. Invoices will be sent to each child’s home about 10 days prior to them being due.
