FOR SENIORS ONLY:
Please return everything that you have been issued from the school during your specific material return time slot. This includes your school-issued instrument, mouthpiece, marching band uniform, concert band tuxedo or black dress, flags, poms, and any other equipment that belongs to the school.
You will drop off these items in the band room after turning in your Chromebooks and other school items in the gym. Mr. Weaver will also have a DVD copy of the senior night show for you to pick up in the band room. You can also pick up any personal instruments that were left at school at this time.
If you plan on joining the marching band in college, please get online to find out what the audition requirements are. Every school has different requirements and procedures. Most of these procedures probably shifted with the school closures. Contact your college band staff with any questions you may have. If you have specific music questions feel free to reach out to Mr. Weaver.
FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 9-11:
You do NOT need to return your instrument, marching band uniform, concert band tuxedo or black dress, flags, nor poms. Please take your uniforms and concert black clothes out of the garment bag over the summer.
Marching uniforms and concert band tuxedos cannot be washed at home. These items should be taken to a dry cleaner when your family feels it is safe to do so.
Black concert dresses can be washed in a washing machine with cold water. I believe they are line-dry or tumble dry low (check the inside tag if it is still there).
Silk and Pom uniforms can be hand-washed using OxyClean. They should be laid flat to dry. Twirling uniforms cannot get water on the sequin side. The inside cloth should be cleaned with a damp sponge or cloth dipped in OxyClean. It may be easiest to turn it inside out. They should also be laid flat to dry. Please contact Ms. Burton (jessica.burton@redclay.k12.de.us) or Ms. Diffley (302-598-0932) if you have questions.
Instruments – Students with school-owned instruments may borrow them over the summer. Please fill out this INSTRUMENT LOAN FORM if you have a school-issued instrument at your house. Band Fronts – Please also fill this in for any flags or poms you may have at home.
*If any student is not comfortable keeping their uniform, instrument, or equipment at home over the summer you may return it to the band room during your assigned time on materials collection day.
**If any student finds out that they are moving, or no longer attending AIHS in the fall, please call Mr. Weaver to return your instrument, uniform, or equipment over the summer. His phone number is 302-598-4114.
MUSIC FOR THE FIELD SHOW AND STAND TUNES:
Next year’s band officers want to hear suggestions from you about which songs to play in marching band. We are looking for field show music, as well as stand tunes. You can find songs online at JW Pepper. You could also look at the websites of specific marching publishers (Hal Leonard, Alfred, etc.). Typically, we have 4 songs in the field show:
1 – Opener (Energetic)
2 – Dance (Upbeat and fun for the unison Band Front Dance Choreography)
3 – Contrast (A song with a different style, feel, and tempo from the other selections)
4 – Closer (Full-sounding and energetic. A drum solo is often inserted into this piece.)
Use THIS SHEET that Nick made to enter your suggestions.
Rich Weaver
Director of Bands
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(See Mr. Palladinetti’s schedule below)
End of the year materials collection and return
Beginning the week of June 8th, students will be permitted to enter the building to return Chromebooks, textbooks and other curricular materials, etc…During this time students may also retrieve the contents of their lockers (which will be packed up for you), pick-up a pre-ordered yearbook or purchase one on site. Please read the details below. For the health and safety of all parties, we are asking everyone to adhere to the plan as written.
June 8th – 9th graders only
8:00 – 9:30 last names A – J
10:00 – 11:30 last names K – S
12:00 – 1:30 last names T – Z
June 9th – 10th graders only
8:00 – 9:30 last names A – J
10:00 – 11:30 last names K – S
12:00 – 1:30 last names T – Z
June 10th – 11th graders only
8:00 – 9:30 last names A – J
10:00 – 11:30 last names K – S
12:00 – 1:30 last names T – Z
*June 11th – 12th graders only
*Graduates will receive Diplomas and graduation packets on this date
8:00 – 9:30 last names A – J
10:00 – 11:30 last names K – S
12:00 – 1:30 last names T – Z
Event Guidelines
- Staff members will be positioned in the building to guide students through every step of the return process
- Students will enter the building through the gym lobby
- Staff will be at the doors to control the numbers of students entering the building
- Only students will be permitted to enter the building
- Students must be wearing a mask/ face covering and glove
- Collections/ returns of all school items will take place in the large gym and Chromebook collection will take place in the small/ auxiliary gym
- to expedite this process, please complete this form in advance:
- STUDENT CHROMEBOOK CHECK-IN.pdf
- forms will also be available at school
- STUDENT CHROMEBOOK CHECK-IN.pdf
- to expedite this process, please complete this form in advance:
- Student Obligations (currently on file) can be satisfied at this time. Please view the link to review obligations owed to the LIBRARY/MEDIA Center: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10ZGCxq35cxahqsfGA-2_M4ONLJAabJL5-QlIaJjPBj4/edit#gid=766905682
- Items from the nurses office may be retrieved during this time
- Yearbooks and diplomas will be will be distributed
- Students will be directed to exit through the auditorium lobby when their visit is complete
- Classrooms are not accessible
- Teachers and counselors and other support staff will not be available for appointments during this time. The above referenced dates/times are strictly for materials collection and retrieval
Good Afternoon A.I. Band Family!
Please join me in congratulating Gracie Harding as she was elected to be the Band Treasurer for next year!
For any student not elected to an officer position – Please remember that there are still many important leadership roles that we will need you to fill as we move forward next year! (Section Leaders, Captains, Librarians, etc.)
We will begin to organize over the next few weeks. I will also provide more information regarding the materials return day at the school.
On a personal matter – I am featured on a page in the yearbook for being the 2020 Teacher of the Year. YOU are the ones who provided that title to me. This is just another memory that WE have created together! I cannot thank you all enough for your hard work and dedication to the band! While you cannot sign my yearbook in person, Jostens has set up a virtual signing page. I am asking any students who wish to sign my yearbook do so at the link below.
Click HERE to sign Mr. Weaver’s Yearbook
Best Wishes,
Rich Weaver – Director of Bands
Good Afternoon A.I. Band Students!
We had two students share the majority of the votes for Band Treasurer. They are Gracie Harding and Varun Kulkarni (listed alphabetically by last name). If we add up the votes that were for other students it could have an effect on the majority vote. Therefore, we are having this final runoff election.
Please click the link below to place your vote for one of these two students. Remember, you may have to sign into your Red Clay Schools Google Account to vote. Voting is only open to students in the band program. The form will stay open for voting for 48 hours.
(Based off the voting numbers, we would do a runoff vote if we did this election in person in the band room. I’m trying to maintain consistency by doing this online as well.)
Rich Weaver
-Gracie Harding
-Varun Kulkarni
(They each had approx. 23-24% of the votes. This does not mean that you have to vote for one of these 2 students. I’m just sharing because you would know the vote counts if we did this election in person in the band room. I’m trying to maintain consistency.)
Greetings AIHS Chorus Students!
Mr. Satterfield asked my to upload his music and practice tracks to this site for ease of accessibility.
Please find the sheet music for the Alma Mater below.
Please find the SATB Alma Mater practice tracks below.
Soprano/Melody:
Alto:
Tenor:
Bass:
Full Voicing:
Good Afternoon A.I. duPont Band Students,
This page has everything you will need to record the Alma Mater for a Virtual Band. Right now, it has all the brass and woodwind parts, as well as the bells. If you don’t have your instrument, but have a piano or keyboard you can play the bell part.
Drummers – I will have music and a practice track for you early next week.
Please read the instructions first. Even if your instrument is broken or you are not allowed to play in your house. (You can pretend if you have to.)
Remember to wear blue and gold spirit wear when you record!
We really need these videos ASAP. Please try to submit them by Wednesday evening.
The instrument parts are in one sheet music file. If you wish to print your music be sure to print only the page you need. (If you just click print you will get all 17 pages.)
Instructions for Virtual Alma Mater Spring 2020
AIHS Alma Mater Spring 2020 Final Winds Parts – Score and parts
The Practice/Play-a-long Track is below:
Drum Part Videos Below:
https://www.aibands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alma-Mater-Snare.mov https://www.aibands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alma-Mater-Bass.mov https://www.aibands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alma-Mater-Cymbal.mov