LG Contest information 3/15/24 - Senior Outing update - Summer Calendar Dates

Good Morning Marching Tiger Families,

It has been a few months since our last FYI.  Although we have not had many public performances we have been very busy preparing for Solo & Ensemble (back in February) and Large Group Contest. As you read the information below be sure you know which band your student is in.  This will impact the performance time and schedule your child will follow on March 15th. The Symphonic band students are outlined in RED and the Wind Ensemble's schedule is highlighted in GREEN.

Uniform
All students will wear all black for this performance.  For ladies, please wear a black dress or outfit that covers the knees when sitting down, and shoulders covered as well.  Gentlemen need to wear black slacks, and an all black collard shirt.  Students can accent their outfit with Pickerington Purple or a mostly dark tie.  No other colors, please.  All students must wear black shoes. 

Symphonic Band Timeline 
Members of the Symphonic band will be dismissed to the band room after 7th period on March 15th dues to their assigned performance time.  I will provide rooms for the students to change into their all black attire for the contest.  Students will also be given the chance to eat after their performance at Teays Valley.  I'll attach the concession list so that you can see options and prices.  The Symphonic Band will depart for the contest at 2:45.  Please look over the Symphonic Band timeline highlighted in green below. 

​Wind Ensemble Timeline
The Wind Ensemble will report to the band room at 6:00pm in their concert black.  Then load busses soon after arrival for Teays Valley.  This band will need to eat before they report to PHSC as we will be loading all equipment immediately after our performance.  

Volunteers for LG contest
We are still in need of parents to ride home with the symphonic band.  This person would need to be a level 2 volunteer in order to ride the bus back.  The Wind Ensemble is in need of a parent PLSD employee to open the band room at 6:00pm.  I've sent emails out to the parents of Wind Ensemble members who's work in the district, but have yet to receive a reply.  If you received an email from me (NOT THE BOOSTERS) on your work email and haven't replied and are willing to help, please do so soon.  

Timeline

Contest Site Information

Senior Outing Update:
​The senior outing will be on FRIDAY, April 5th.  We will take the class of 2024 to see Cirque du Soleil Crystal.  We have seen similar shows in the past with other senior classes and know this one will be quite exciting!  The band room will open at 5:15 to gather and take attendance then we will depart for the Schottenstein Center my 5:30.  The tickets are already paid for by the boosters.  If you wish to purchase souvenirs or dinner, please bring additional cash!  If you are a senior and can not make the outing, please let Mr Stowe know ASAP!

Summer Band Dates:
4th of July Parade Practices      7/1 - 7/3, 8am - 11am
Parade performance                  7/4 - report to band room at 8am

Pre camp                                     7/22 - 7/26, 8am - Noon
Band Camp                                 afternoon of 7/28 - morning of 8/2
Parent performance                  8/2 PHSC, (weather permitting)

(These dates do not include any additional drum line or color guard specific dates)