MVHS Bands - Summer Edition #3

All dates you see below are on the calendar located on our website.

Each event below has a label on which group is participating.

(MB = Marching Band) (SB = Symphonic Band) (CB = Concert Band) (JB1 = Jazz Band 1) (JB2 = Jazz Band 2) (PE = Percussion Ensemble) (PB = Pep Band) (IP = Indoor Percussion) (WG = Winter Guard) (P/G = Parent/Guardians)

(MB) Leadership/Percussion/Guard Camp - Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

• All Leadership - Mon/Tue - 10am-4pm
• All Leadership - Wed/Thu/Fri - 9am-6pm
• All Percussion/Guard - Mon-Fri - 12pm-9pm (LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE AND SERVED TO THESE STUDENTS AT 11:30am!)
  
• See more details below (fees, what to bring, how to prepare, meals)
  

(MB) New Winds Marchers Camp - Wednesday, July 24 - Friday, July 26

• On Wednesday -- please arrive between 8:15am-8:45am.
• All new winds marchers - 9am-6pm
• See more details below (fees, what to bring, how to prepare, meals)

(MB) Marching Band Picnic - Saturday, July 27

• All band families are invited - 11am-1pm
• Hosted at the Hollis Family Home -- 2654 South Velvet Falls Way (Meridian)
• Please RSVP to Alisha Hollis for a headcount -- (208) 954-9705 or alishachollis@gmail.com
  

(MB) Full Camp - Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2

• ALL members -- 8am-6pm
• See more details below (fees, what to bring, how to prepare, meals)

(MB) Evening Rehearsals - Monday, August 5 - Wednesday, August 7

• ALL members - 3pm-9pm

(MB) Family and Friends Show Pre-Season Preview - Wednesday, August 7

• 8pm-9pm in the Stadium
• Gates open at 7:30pm

(P/G) Band Booster/Parent Meeting - Thursday, August 8

• In the band room
• 6pm-7:30pm

(MB) Freshman Orientation Performance - Friday, August 9

• Call time is 12pm in the band room
• Commitment time is 12pm-3pm
• Front Ensemble and Color Guard members are excused from this performance.
  
• First performance in full uniform

(MB) Optional DCI Semifinals Viewing - Friday, August 9

• In the auditorium
• 4pm-9pm
  

(MB) Car Wash #3 - Saturday, August 10

• 3pm-6pm
• In front of the school

(MB) Full Band Evening Rehearsal - Monday, August 12

• 5pm-9pm
  

(All) First Day of School - Late Start - Wednesday, August 14

• Late start day! A-Day... Marching Band students bring your tennis shoes and a change of clothes... we're out on the turf this day!
  

(MB) Full Band Evening Rehearsal - Thursday, August 15

• 5pm-9pm
  

(MB) Start of Weekly Rehearsal Schedule - Monday, August 19

• Mondays/Thursdays - 6pm-9pm - Winds and Percussion
• Tuesdays/Thursdays - 6pm-9pm - Color Guard
  

(MB) Saturday Rehearsal - Saturday, August 24

• 8am-12pm

(SB/JB1/PE) Music Department Parent Meeting - Spring Music Tour Details - Tuesday, August 27

• For all families that have students attending the Spring Music Tour to California in April 2025.
• 5pm-7pm
  

Between our May Fundraiser, Car Washes, and DCI Show our program has brought in a total of $15,000. We are still $10,000 away from reaching our ultimate goal for the season. These fundraisers helps benefit our students in being able to offer the best instruction in the Treasure Valley. It doesn't only help them for the season, but gives them tools and knowledge that they will be able to take into the rest of the school year and the rest of their musical careers (as a professional or as a community member). Every bit helps whether you are donating or sharing our fundraiser information!

Car Wash Fundraiser #3

• Invite as many people as possible to this event! Let's hit our fundraising goal for the marching season!

99Pledges Fall Fundraiser

• This fundraiser goes towards our marching season.
  
• August 12th - September 12th.
  

Boise State Concessions

• Our band boosters have been working a lot to get money to help fund ALL of our band students. Please consider volunteering for a concession date!
• If you have any questions or are interested in being part of this, please contact our boosters at mtnviewbandboosters@gmail.com

Donate Directly to MVHS Bands - any amount helps!!

• By check made out to MVHS Bands dropped off to Mr. Barro or the front office bookkeeper.
• MySchoolFees -> Show Public Items -> Donation -> MVHS BAND TEAM DONATION

Have a great fundraising opportunity? Contact Mr. Barro at barro.joshua@westada.org!

Below, you will find the due dates for all fees (season member fee and trip fees). These can paid all at once if desired.

Member Fee Payment #1 - $75 - Overdue (Tuesday, April 30)

Member Fee Payment #2 - $100 - Due on Wednesday, July 24 for Percussion/Color Guard/Leadership/New Members OR Monday, July 29 for Returning Members

Member Fee Payment #3 - $75 - Due on Thursday, August 15 for ALL Members

Trip #1 (Utah) Fee Payment #1 - $105 - Due Friday, September 6

Trip #1 (Utah) Fee Payment #2 - $105 - Due Friday, September 20

Trip #2 (Burley) Fee Payment - $45 - Due Friday, October 4

Ways to pay:

• Pay via MySchoolFees (the fees listed above will be made available by July 22nd)
  
• Check (made out to MVHS Bands)
• Cash (in a sealed envelope with the student's name on it)

What to bring to camp/rehearsals:

1. One-Gallon Water Jug - This is a REQUIREMENT (new members will be provided with them the week of July 22nd). Returning members, make sure to wash yours and bring it to the first day of camp.
   
2. Instrument - Have all maintenance supplies, reeds, and mouthpieces!
3. Binder and Music - New members will be provided with new binders. Any returning members that needs a new binder will be provided with a new binder.
4. Pencil
5. Sunscreen
6. Sunglasses and hat
7. Comfortable Clothing - shoes, shorts, and shirts are required. Students cannot go shirtless.
   
8. Tennis shoes (no flip flops, slides, sandals, flats heels) -- students should have COMFORTABLE athletic shoes with cushioning. We DO NOT recommend students wear any shoes that have a flat sole. This will only cause damage to their feet.
9. Cell phone (smartphone) - We use these for attendance and drill through the UDBApp.
10. Small bag - like a fanny pack or cinch bag - this can be carried while we are on the field during rehearsals. Perfect for storing your smaller items during rehearsal.
    

Meals:

1. Meals have been posted on our Band Booster Instagram Page @mvhsbandboosters
2. Students will be provided meals and snacks throughout camp. Lunch and Dinner will be provided during Week 1 (Percussion/Guard/Leadership/New Marchers) and Lunch will be provided during Week 2 (Full Camp).

Solos and Trio:

• We will be doing auditions for solos on the first day of Full Band Camp on Monday, July 29 in the afternoon block. Signups will take place in the morning.

How to Prepare for Marching Band:

In order for us to be successful, each student should prepare accordingly for the heat:

1. Drink water - if you haven't already, start NOW.
2. Acclimate your body to the warm weather. Go outside as often as you can! We will be spending time outside in the heat.
3. Go on a walk or jog around the block. Get some exercise and start stretching your muscles!
4. Start playing your instrument again if you have taken a break for the summer. Playing your instrument now will benefit us as a group! (returners, the first movement should be memorized by camp)

We have a big trip planned for 2025 going down to California!

Our current dates are set for Wednesday, April 2 through Sunday, April 6, 2025.

This will include University visits (UNLV, Cal State Long Beach, and UCLA) as well as Disneyland/California Adventure, Medieval Times, and potentially an LA Philharmonic Concert featuring John Williams music conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and John Williams himself!

This trip is open only to Symphonic Band, Jazz I, and Percussion Ensemble students that are in the class year-round. Students joining any of the classes at 2nd semester will not be eligible for this trip.

Current Trip Estimate: $850

The $50 deposit paid at the end of last school year applies towards the current trip estimate.

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