Labor Day Parade 2019

Wilmington Labor Day Parade 9/2/19

Students report to A.I. duPont High School at 8:30 am in full uniform. We will take busses to the parade. It starts at 10:00 am.  It should be about an hour in length. It starts at 4th and King Streets, heads up King Street, and ends at Rodney Square. I am guessing that students will be back to AIHS around 11:15-11:30 am. Students needing a ride should call or text their parents when we load the bus to head back to school.

*If a student rides the bus with the band, they will need to ride the bus back to the high school unless a parent/guardian signs them out at the bus with Mr. Weaver. The busses will depart once all students and equipment is loaded. So please plan accordingly as we cannot wait.

**If a student lives near the parade route and wishes to meet us there they are responsible for bringing (or making arrangements for another student to help) any equipment they may need. Those students should meet us at 9:15 am around 2nd and King Street. Any student wishing to do this needs to have their parent/guardian email Mr. Weaver for permission by Thursday 8/28/19.

***Due to the Labor Day Parade, marching band practice will occur on Wednesday, 9/4/19 from 7:00-9:00 pm for that week.

2019 Labor Day Parada Flyer

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AIMB Sheet Music for Fall 2019

*Please Note: These files contain ALL parts. Please ONLY print the pages for your instrument using your printer settings. Otherwise, you will print A LOT of extra music. Generally, if there are 2 split parts, 9th & 10th grade students would play part 2 and 11th & 12th would play part 1 (i.e. Alto Sax 1 and Alto Sax 2). If there are 3 split parts, then 12th grade students would play 1st, 11th would play 1st or 2nd, 10th would play 2nd or 3rd, 9th would play 3rd (i.e. Trumpets 1, 2, & 3). Final part assignment will be determined during band camp and at the start of the school year.

Warm-Ups:

Comprehensive Warm-Ups (All Winds – aka Brass and Woodwinds – and Percussion)

Percussion Check Patterns (Winds should be able to clap the rhythmic patterns. Percussion should play on drums or pads)

Drum Rudiments (Percussion only)

ALL Winds and Percussion (Mallets) should also continually work to learn and memorize their major scales in Concert Pitch. Start with Concert F, Bb, Eb, & Ab, then add from there. (Winds should be able to play at least 1 of those scales to be in band, although 2 is preferred).

 

Pregame Music:

Olympic Spirit (We do not play measures 50-86. Cut those out when practicing.)

Fight Song

*National anthem music will be added during band camp.

 

Field Show Music:

1 – Holiday

1 – Audio from publisher

2 – Spirit In The Sky

2 – Audio from publisher

3 – Tainted Love

3 – Audio from publisher

4 – JC Superstar

4 – JC Superstar Drum Parts

4 – Audio from publisher

 

 

 

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Band Camp 2019

A.I. duPont Marching Band Camp 2019

Band Camp is for all students who wish to participate in the marching band. Practice takes place Monday-Thursday, from 6:00-9:00 pm for 2 weeks. The first night is Monday, August 12, 2019. We encourage ALL band students in grades 9-12 to participate. If you aren’t sure that you want to do marching band, at least come out for a few days and try it! You will LOVE IT!

Once school begins, we rehearse only one evening per week and perform at football games and local parades. It doesn’t take up too much of your time AND many band members also play fall sports!

Woodwind and brass musicians should be able to perform 2 of the following scales one octave – Concert F, Bb, Eb, Ab. Percussionists should have a knowledge of basic rudiments, rolls, etc. Students will be auditioned for placement over the course of band camp.

Dates for Band Camp:

8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15 – 6:00-9:00 pm @ AIHS

8/19, 8/20, 8/21, 8/22 – 6:00-9:00 pm @ AIHS

Take time to inspect your instrument now. If it needs to be repaired, get it to the shop so that it will be in good working order for band camp.

Please arrive before 6:00 pm so that we can begin on time. Also, students being picked up should have their rides in the front parking lot by 8:55 pm. We never run past 9 pm.

There will be a brief parent/guardian meeting at 6:00 pm Thursday, 8/15/19.

We will rehearse both inside and outside (weather permitting). Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers: no flip-flops or sandals! Be sure to eat dinner and drink plenty of fluids before practice (especially if you are participating in a fall sport).

For more information, please visit www.aibands.com and read the Director’s Blog (under “Media”). Sheet music is also available there.

Questions? Contact Mr. Weaver at richard.weaver@redclay.k12.de.us or 302-598-4114.

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4th of July Parade

Good Evening,

Just some reminders about the Hockessin 4th of July Parade tomorrow. I will be at school from 12:30-1:30 pm if anyone needs to pick up an instrument. If larger drums don’t fit in your car you can put them in my truck as long as there is room. We are NOT taking a bus to this event.

Dress in your Summer Uniforms (khaki shorts or pant, gold marching band t-shirt, and sneakers – NO Flip Flops. Sunglasses are ok to wear). If you don’t have a gold marching band t-shirt and need to buy one they are $8. I will not have any at the parade, so stop by the band room between 12:30-1:30 pm to get one.

Report time is 2:00 pm at Sycamore Hill Church (505 Schoolhouse Road, Hockessin, DE 19707). The Parade steps off from there at 3:00 pm and travels down Old Lancaster Pike and ends at Valley Road. The parade should only take about 30 minutes.

The band room will NOT be open after the parade. Please take your instruments home and practice music for the new field show. I can take large drums in my truck after the parade. If you don’t have the music, please stop by the band room to get it. I should also have it available to print online sometime next week.

Parents should pick up their students at the end of the parade route (park by Wawa, Two Cousins, etc.).

For parents and family members watching the parade: Park either by the beginning or end of the route, then walk down (or up) the road a bit to find a spot to view the parade. The review stand is usually by George and Sons Seafood.

Only band members and staff are permitted to be on the road with the band during the parade. Parents sometimes walk along the sidewalks during parades, but there are no sidewalks for most of this parade. Please find a place to watch, take pictures, videos, etc.  and do not attempt to walk along with the band.

Rich Weaver

 

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Summer Band Events 2019

2019 Summer Band Events

Good Afternoon!

Traditionally, the Tiger Marching Band participates in 2 parades over the summer. The St. Anthony’s Parade takes place this Sunday (6/16/19). Dress in summer uniforms and report to the band room by 12:30 pm. We will take a bus to the event, and will return to AIHS following the parade (around 3:15 p.m.). Please click on the attached document for more information.

The Hockessin 4th of July Parade takes place on Thursday, July 4th, at 3:00 p.m. There is not a bus for this event. Students report directly to Sycamore Hill Church in Hockessin. Report time is 2:00 pm. Please read the attached document for more details.

Band Camp take place at A.I. duPont High School for 2 weeks, Monday-Thursday, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The dates for this year are August 12, 13, 14, 15 & August 19, 20, 21, 22.

*PLEASE NOTE: Summer Parade are for students who were in band last year. Students should play the instrument that they played this past year. If you cannot make an event contact Mr. Weaver NOW by E-MAIL only! Missed events with less than 72 hours notice can negatively effect a student’s position in the band and they may be penalized and/or removed from the band at the discretion of the band director.

Contact me know if you have any questions and have a great summer break!

Richard F. Weaver

richard.weaver@redclay.k12.de.us

 

 

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2019-2020 Band Front Audition Results!

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for a Band Front position.  It was clear that everyone worked hard to learn the routines! While we wish that we could take every student who auditioned, that is not an option.  The students who earned positions for the 2019-2020 school year are listed in the attachment below.

ALL Band Fronts, returning and new members, should pick up an information packet in the band room this coming week. If anyone has questions regarding an audition they should contact Mr. Weaver or Ms. Burton on Monday.

Rich Weaver & Jessica Burton

2019-20 Band Front Audition Results.docx

 

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Monday, 5/5/19

Wind Ensemble practice is cancelled for tonight.  Indoor Band Fronts will still have practice between 6:00-9:00 pm.

The Concert is this Wednesday, 5/9/19 at 7:00 pm in the AIHS Auditorium.  Attire for students is Concert Black.  Report Time is 6:00 pm in the band room.  The concert is free to attend.

Baked Goods – We are asking that each band member bring in a baked good for our hospitality table.  Students can bring them in to school on Wednesday, or drop them off in the auditorium lobby when they report for the concert.

Congratulations to everyone who performed in Hershey Park this past weekend!  We had great feedback!

Please contact Mr. Weaver with any questions.

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Hershey Park Trip Itinerary

A.I. duPont High School

Hershey Park Music Festival – Saturday, 5/4/19

Students and chaperons traveling with the group need to join our Remind group for any communication that needs to be shared while on the trip.  Text @aihsmusic to the number 81010 or join @aihsmusic in the Remind App.

7:00 am – Report promptly to A.I. duPont High School.  We will perform in Khaki pants or shorts, sneakers, and an AIHS Music T-Shirt.  Please arrive dressed to perform (with the exception of the t-shirt, which students will get when they arrive in the auditorium). Just wear a different t-shirt and put the new one on at AIHS.  There will not be a changing facility at our performance site.

8:00 am – Motorcoaches depart for competition site. We will load our equipment as soon as the busses arrive so that we can depart promptly by 8:00 am.

10:30 am – Concert Band Performance (Warm-up at 10:05 am)

11:20 am – Choir Performance (Warm-up at 10:55 am)

11:45 am – Parade Review (Brief warm-up following choir performance)

12:00 pm – Depart performance site and head to Hershey Park.

*While at Hershey Park, students must stay in groups of at least 4 people.  Nobody is to ever go anywhere by themselves. Students will receive a voucher that is good for one free meal.  They should bring a small amount of cash for any other food or souvenirs they wish to purchase. Students can bring snacks for the bus, but they will not be permitted to take them into the amusement park.  If you have not been to this amusement park recently please visit http://www.hersheypark.com/ too see the rides and attractions that are available inside the park.  The Boardwalk (Water Park) is not open for the season yet.

7:00 pm – Awards Ceremony in Hershey Park at Tidal Force Pavillion.  ALL students must attend the awards ceremony.  Students should arrive at the pavilion between 6:30-6:45 pm.  Do NOT try to wait in line for a ride if it could make you late to the awards ceremony.  We will board the motorcoaches immediately following the awards ceremony.

7:45-8:00 pm – Depart for A.I. duPont High School (Approx. 1 hour, 45 minutes drive time.)

*9:30-10:00 pm – Return to A.I. duPont High School.  Once we return to school, we need EVERYONE to help bring the equipment back into the band room.  This should only take 5 minutes.

*Return time is approximate.  Students should call or text for a ride when we are 30 minutes from school.

 

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2019 Spring Band Events

Performance Events:

  • Hershey Park Trip – Saturday, May 4th.  Times will be shared as soon as we get our performance schedule.
  • Band Concert – Wednesday, May 8th, 7:00 pm. Report 6:00 pm.  All playing members are expected to attend. Dress is concert black. (Gentlemen – Tuxedo with white shirt, black socks, black dress shoes.  Ladies – Black Band Dress, black shoes)
  • Band Front Showcase – Monday, May 13th, 7:00 pm.  Report 6:00 pm.
  • AIHS Community Day – Friday. May 17th, 3:00-7:00 pm at AIHS.  The Marching Band will perform during community day. Performance time will be available closer to the event.  We would like different sections to teach any elementary students that may attend (i.e. Drumline, Band Fronts, etc.).  Dress is informal – Please wear AIHS/Blue or Gold Gear.
  • Graduation – Saturday, June 1st, 12:30 pm.  Report to AIHS 10:30 am. Dress is semi-formal (“Sunday Best”).  Gentlemen – dress pants, button-up shirt, tie or bowtie, dress socks, dress shoes.  Ladies – Dress, Nice Pants/Skirts + Blouse, Pant Suit, etc.

 

Non-Performance Events:

4/29 – Twirling Audition Rehearsals begin after school 2:30-4:30 pm.

5/6 – Pom and Silk Audition Rehearsal Begin.

5/10 – Band Officer Elections.

5/14 – Drum Major Auditions.

5/16 – Band Front Audition Day 2:30 pm.

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Forms Due

Good Evening AI Band Family,

We want to take as many students as possible to the Music Festival at Hershey Park on 5/4/19.  If you plan to go, please turn in your registration forms tomorrow! If you don’t have the payment available, please turn in the form and let me know when you can pay the registration fee.  See my previous post if you need a form (or pick one up in the band room).

The Spring Flower Fundraiser is happening now.  Orders are due right after spring break.  If you need an order form check the blog post for the sale (or pick one up in the band room).

Ms. Kayla Eidle, our student teacher from UD, needs the Student Release Forms returned tomorrow so that she can video herself conducting for her graduation portfolio.  Every band member needs to complete a form (including band fronts, managers, etc.).  The link is below.  There are also hard copies in the band room.  Please e-mail me if you need a Spanish version of the form.

UD Student Teacher Release Form 2019

Mr. Weaver

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