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Volume 25, August 2015
The Gael Chronicles
RHS MARCHING GAEL’S BAND CAMP
AUGUST 2015
What’s
Inside
2 Welcome
5 Band Camp Events
9 Marching Band Classic
2 Welcome Back
5 Band Camp Events
8 Camp Schedule
3 Band Camp Basics
6 Parents Needed
9 2015 Roxbury
Marching Band Classic
4 Drum Major’s Hello
7 Marching Gaels
Logistics
Join the RHSBPA Email List : RHSBANDNEWS@GMAIL.COM
Find us on the web at www.roxburybands.org or
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Roxbury-HS-Band-Parents-Association
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/@roxbands
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Welcome, and Welcome Back, to RHS Marching
Gael’s Band Camp 2015!
Folks you need to know- the RHSBPA BAND PARENT COMMITTEE:
The Roxbury High School Band Parent Association (RHSBPA) consists of volunteer
parents who provide support and services to further the mission of Roxbury High
School’s Instrumental Music Program. Activities include; organizing and
administration of band events, fundraising, publicity, communication with parents,
school administration and the community, as well as supporting special needs so
that every child has an opportunity to pursue music as part of their high school
education. Additionally, RHSBPA sponsors scholarships awarded to students
continuing their music education into college. New RHSPBA committee members are
selected at the end of each school year. Please feel free to reach out to any of
the committee with your questions, or to offer your assistance. Thank you, your
support is critical to the RHSPBA’s success each year.
2015/2016 RHSPBA COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
President:
George Wendt
wendtcfi@optonline.net
Treasurer:
Rose Padron
rpadron@verizon.net
Membership:
Sue Walsh
swalsh999@yahoo.com
Band Merchandise:
Denise Bouvier
Denise_Bouvier@yahoo.com
Fund Raising:
TBD
Uniforms:
Debbie Maroulis
Maroulis@optonline.net
Communications
Kelly Van Orden
kvanorden1@aol.com
Hospitality:
Carla Dexter
cdexter0325@msn.com
Logistics:
Tom Graf
tomgraf@optonline.net
Publicity:
Pete Forester
pforester@greatermedianj.com
Roxbury Marching Band Classic:
Tom Graf
tomgraf@optonline.net
MWBI Concert Band Festival:
Carla Dexter
cdexter0325@msn.com
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BAND CAMP BASICS:
Drop Off
Drop Marchers off by the band room door. Marchers are expected to be ready to begin rehearsal at
the set start time, so please be sure they arrive beforehand to have some prep time.
Pick Up
Pick Up is also by the band room door. Depending on announcements, Students are dismissed from the
field within five minutes of the scheduled end time. Be prepared to wait up to 10-15 minutes fro
marchers to clean up and collect their things. If your student is in the percussion section, Color Guard,
or a student leader it will take them a little longer as they have more equipment to put away. Also, as a
courtesy to all, prompt pick-up is appreciated.
To Help you be Prepared:
-Instrument, mouthpiece & appropriate
maintenance equipment
-Comfortable sneakers and lightweight clothes
-3 Ring Binder with Plastic Sleeves, Music
- Extra socks, shoes, clothes, and rain gear
Pencils, Highlighters, dot book, and drill charts
-A large industrial strength garbage bag for
your equipment in case of rain.
-WATER, WATER, WATER…and MORE WATER
-A Healthy LUNCH (for all day rehearsals) &
-Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Lip Balm, Hat &
Sunglasses
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-Sandwich size bag for cell phone also in case
of rain,
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And Now…a Welcome Message from your 2015 Drum Majors,
Owen Nichols and Amy Pilrun…
Hey Guys!
Are you ready? We hope you are, because this year’s show, Attract/Repel, has the groundbreaking potential to be
the best and most exciting show ever put together by a band from Roxbury!
As you know, there are lots of new and exciting things going on this season. We are welcoming several new music
and visual staff members, and are incorporating more body and visuals into this show than ever before! With
everything new going on, it’s more important than ever that everyone comes prepared and works hard to make this
show as successful as it can be!
As August approaches, we hope that everyone is preparing themselves for Pre-Camp and Band Camp later in the
month. That means learning and memorizing music, reviewing visual technique and dance warm-ups, and physical
conditioning for those long Band Camp days. This is very important because the more work we put in now, the more
we can focus on refining and perfecting our show later in the season!
Speaking of Pre-Camp and Band Camp, there are a few differences in scheduling from recent years. While the second
week of August normally consists of Tuesday-Thursday rehearsals, there are Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday rehearsals
this year. The first week of August keeps its Tuesday-Thursday rehearsal schedule. Also, we have organized spirit
days and and post-camp activities with the Band Parents Association to keep our fun, tight-knit atmosphere. We
hope you all participate in each one!
Lastly, we have some pretty big things to look forward to this year! Not only are we competing at a Bands of America
Regional Championship at the University of Delaware, we’re also returning to the USBands circuit to compete in the
Yamaha Cup at MetLife Stadium and the NJ State Championship at Rutgers University! These are huge and exciting
competitions because we get to play in some incredible college and professional stadiums! These events will demand
our best so it’s critical that we work our tails off to make this show amazing!
Best Wishes,
Owen and Amy
2015 RHS Marching Gaels Section Leaders And Band Stats:
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Winds
Percussion
Color Guard
Directors
Band Stats
Tonia Flat
Erin Gaffney
Nick
Aquavella
Kyra Ammon
Todd Nichols,
RHS Band Director
Marching
Gaels :
TJ Graf
Tom Larkin
Tommy
Rust
Karlie Caruk
Richard Hartsuiker, RHS
Band Associate Director
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Sarah Lou
Justin Raymundo
Roxbury
Sound:
Josh Wendt
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IMPORTANT AUGUST DATES AND EVENTS:
2015 Band Camp Spirit Days:
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Saturday, 8/15: Neon Day & Parents Breakfast (more info below)
Sunday, 8/16: ‘Merica Day + Ice Cream Social
Monday, 8/17: Camo Day
Tuesday, 8/18: Favorite Sport/Team Day + Sports Night
Wednesday, 8/19: Jersey Shore Day
Thursday, 8/20: Section Pride Day + Dance
Monday, 8/24: ROX Pride Day
Tuesday, 8/25: Twin Day
Wednesday, 8/26: Super Hero Day
Save the Date!
What: Parent Breakfast
When: Saturday, August 15
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Where: Roxbury High School Parking Lot
Join us on the first day of Band Camp for an informal parent meet and greet!
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All are welcome! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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“This One Time, at Band Camp…”
Can you believe that Band Camp 2015 is here? The kids will be working very hard to
prepare for their show and are not allowed to leave Roxbury High School during camp.
The RHSBPA provides dinner service to all marchers and staff during the first full
week of band camp, Saturday, August 15 thru Thursday, August 20. In addition, we
have some evening events planned as well.
You may be asking, “How can I help?”. Let me tell you! Please go to one of the links
below and sign up to assist either with set up of dinner, dinner service and clean up or
one of the evening events. It is a great way to get involved, meet other band parents,
support the hungry marches and see how your child is loving Band Camp!
DINNER SERVICE:
Shifts are available as follows:
3:45 - 4:45 pm Food Prep / Set-up
4:45 - 6:30 pm Service / Clean-up
Dinner Service Sign Up Website:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080D4AADAF2FA20-dinners/
If your child has allergies or special dietary needs, please e-mail Carla Dexter at
cdexter0325@msn.com to discuss menu.
On all other days which Band practice runs past 5 PM, Marchers should bring a cooler with enough
food and drinks to sustain them throughout rehearsal. Parents may also drop dinner off by the band
room door at their own discretion. Check with your child as to the appropriate time.
EVENING EVENTS:
Sunday, August 16: Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 18: Sports Night
Thursday, August 20: Dance Party
Event Sign Up Website:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080D4AADAF2FA20-evening/
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“Hey, I’m with the Band, Man!”
2015 Marching Band Logistics (Road Crew)
As you can imagine, keeping the show moving from week to week is quite a large
task. It is only possible with the help and assistance from parent volunteers.
This year, the kids will great opportunities to play in large stadium venues, such
as MetLife Stadium, Rutgers Stadium and University of Delaware. The
Marching Band Logistics Crew (Road Crew) helps the Marching Band by
transporting equipment and props to and from venues, as well as setting up
props and helping the kids get the props and equipment to the performance
field. The Road Crew also helps get the equipment on the field prior to the
performance and off the field after the performance.
Under the Lights, on Friday nights the Roxbury Sound performs at all home
football games. The Road Crew also helps get the equipment to the field before
the game and during the half-time show, the Road Crew helps the kids get the
equipment on and off the field. It takes a lot of hands, so please consider
volunteering for the Road Crew. If you have any questions or need more
information, please contact Tom Graf at: 201-819-2614 or email:
tomgraf@optonline.net.
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AUGUST BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
Mon 8/3
Tue 8/4
Rehearsal
5:30-8:30
(Newbies
start @ 4:30
Wed 8/5
Thu 8/6
Rehearsal
5:30-8:30
(Newbies
start @ 4:30
Fri 8/7
Sat 8/8
Sun 8/9
Mon 8/10
Tue 8/11
Wed 8/12
Thu 8/13
Fri 8/14
Pre-Camp
Rehearsal #1
1p-8p
Pre-Camp
Rehearsal #2
1p-8p
Pre-Camp
Rehearsal #3
1p-8p
Sat 8/15
Marching
Gaels
Band Camp
10a-9p
(Neon Day)
Sun 8/16
Marching Gaels
Band Camp
1p-8p
(‘Merica Day
and Ice Cream
Social)
Fri 8/21
Sat 8/22
Sun 8/23
Fri 8/28
Sat 8/29
Sun 8/30
Mon 8/17
Marching
Gaels
Band Camp
10a-9p
Tue 8/18
Marching
Gaels
Band Camp
10a-9p
(Favorite
Sports Day &
Sports Nite)
Wed 8/19
Marching
Gaels
Band Camp
10a-9p
Thu 8/20
Marching
Gaels
Band Camp
10a-9p
(Jersey Shore
Day)
(Section Pride
Day & Dance)
Mon 8/24
Tue 8/25
Wed 8/26
Thu 8/27
Mini Camp
Rehearsal
1p-8p
(Rox Pride
Day)
Mini Camp
Rehearsal
1p-8p
(Twin Day)
Mini Camp
Rehearsal 1p8p
(Super Hero
Day)
Roxbury
Sound
Rehearsal
10am-2pm
(Camo Day)
Marching Gael’s & Roxbury Sound September Events…
Date
Saturday, September 5
Friday, September 11
Event/Location
SuccaSunny Day/Succasunna
Home Football Game vs. Sparta/RHS
Performers
Marching Gaels
Marching Gaels/Sound
Saturday, September 19
Friday, September 25th
Saturday, September 26
Roxbury Marching Band Classic/RHS
Home Football Game vs Morris Knolls/RHS
US Bands Competition/ MetLife Stadium
Marching Gaels/Sound
Marching Gaels/Sound
Marching Gaels
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ROXBURY MARCHING BAND CLASSIC SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
From Tom Graf, Chairman of this years Roxbury Marching Band Classic:
The 7th Annual Roxbury Marching Band Classic will be held Saturday, September
19, 2015. On-line band registration is open and we are currently accepting band
registrations for the Classic. We expect that this year will be another terrific year.
Because the Classic is our largest RHSBPA fundraiser, here’s what we need to make
this event a success:
We ask that each band family volunteer for at least one 2-hour or 3-hour shift
the day of the Classic. Parents and Students are welcome!
Positions to fill include: Ticket taking, The Classic Cafe, Logistics, parking, and
more. An on line sign up will be provided with many time slots available.
Purchase a program ad to support your child (only $10). Sell one Program Ad.
Items to be sold at the Classic Cafe are needed! Each night after Band Camp,
Amy Rust will be collecting drop offs in her Green Jeep Liberty. A list of items
needed are below. Contact Amy at tomrob905@gmail.com with questions.
We will send a group email with full details including a link to volunteer, and
forms for the program ads around the beginning of Camp.
On behalf of the 2015 Roxbury Marching Band Classic Planning Committee, we Thank
You in advance for your kind consideration and assistance in making the Classic an
overwhelming success! Sincerely,
Tom Graf
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CLASSIC CAFÉ:
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Soda 12oz Cans
Ketchup, Mustard,
Relish (Squeeze
Bottles)
Candy (full size Bars)
Hershey,Twix,Skittles,
Starburst, etc…
Plastic Forks and
Spoons
Iced Tea Regular
and Diet
Cup O’ Noodle Chicken
Flavor
Cookies, Individual
Packages
Small Bags of Chips
Water-16oz.
Bottles
Coffee-any brandRegular
Gift Cards Shop Rite,
BJ’s
To Contact Amy:
973-803-8083
Tomrob905@gmail.com
Hot Chocolate in
Tubs
Napkins
Gallon Bags