Marching Band Information

I hope you are all looking forward to an exciting year as the “Pride of Coldwater”. You have made an OUTSTANDING choice to continue as a member of the band family. You will be representing yourselves, our school, and our community for thousands of spectators. We place a high expectation on our work ethic, appearance and performance. I am looking forward to seeing you. So that we may have a successful start to the season, please review and take care of the following by the listed deadlines.

CALENDAR  

Please coordinate your family/work calendar with the band calendar. It is vital that we accomplish as much as possible during our summer practices. Your attendance at all of our practices is necessary to accomplish all of our goals. (Copy of policy is attached)

HANDBOOK  

Please familiarize yourself with the Board approved band handbook.  Most importantly, please review the Grading and Attendance portion. While attendance is mandatory for band events, we do realize that there are occasions where a student may need to request an excused absence. This is done through the EXCUSED ABSENCE FORM found under the Members>Forms menu on the website.

SUMMER UNIFORM

The Band Boosters have ordered shirts for all students at no additional cost to the families. Students are responsible for providing a pair of khaki shorts for summer performances.

MARCHING BAND SUPPLY LIST

Please review the supply list and note the delivery time necessary for marching shoes and some supplies. Students will want to have the shoes broken in by the Coldwater Picnic Parade. Please order these well BEFORE the start of band camp. Choose “Deliver to school” for the shipping option.

• All Band Members:
  • Flip Folder (Flutes need a Flutist Friend only)
  • Lyre (brass, clarinets, saxophones only)
  • Marching Band Shoes
  Black Vanguard Women’s
  Black Vanguard Men’s

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Supplies Needed:

All Band Members:
• Flip Folder (Flutes need a Flutist Friend only)
• Lyre (brass, clarinets, saxophones only)
• Marching Band Shoes

Black Vanguard Women’s
Black Vanguard Men’s

All supply orders for marching band will need to be taken care of by the students. All of these items can be purchased online by visiting www.rettigmusic.com and clicking on “shop”, then “shop by school”. In addition you can call them to place orders at 1-800-52MUSIC. Most of the supplies can also be purchased at any local music store. Please take care of placing your orders as soon as possible so that every student arrives at camp with the necessary supplies.