This is likely to be the longest blog update for the year. At least lets hope so, there is quite a bit of information to share as we get ready to move forward to the summer.
During the 2013-2014 school year, the Band Boosters made the decision to support the Alexander Field / Atherton Track renovations. Our goal was $10,000 so we could have a donor plaque for the PMB. With the generous support of many band booster families, we surpassed our goal! A plaque could be in place before the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year and we have requested that it be placed in the area that the marching band usually sits for football games. The plaque will read as follows:
PUNAHOU MARCHING BAND BOOSTERS
Punahou's 2013-14 Marching Band Boosters proudly support
the Alexander Field and Atherton Track Renovation to benefit
future band members, athletes, coaches and fans.
Student leadership
One of the ways in which Marching Band is different from other classes on campus is our opportunity to develop students through different levels of leadership. Similar to the different levels of Carnival organization, student leadership helps make the band operate through the summer and into the fall. Attached below are some of the core values of student leadership and how they might be expressed.
Recently drum major auditions were held and the directors were very impressed with the quality of applicants. Our decision was very difficult and we are thankful for the incredible depth and improved skills the applicants displayed. While we only selected 3 students for drum major, we believe that the audition process will assist all the applicants and the band program through their continued musical development.
Our leadership selection process continues June 9 and 10. We will meet and discuss topics from 9-10 am on both days followed by work sessions to clean up from this year and prepare for next. Projects will include instrument inventory, cleaning lockers and filing music. Recorded interviews will be held by Mr. Falzarano and drum majors during the work sessions. Below is the written application and a link to share interest so that we can schedule interview times. Written applications should be submitted electronically or in person the prior to the morning of Tuesday 6/9.
We hope to select and notify the rest of the student leadership by Friday 6/12.
https://docs.google.com/a/punahou.edu/forms/d/1XrqYA3njAHm8EvxF8rSf3kyRE3iy9oDgoe8ALUcpwNM/viewform?usp=send_form
Marching Band Uniform fitting – Save the dates!!!
June 20th
July 11th
July 18th
Appointments are made to fit older band members first so save the dates and complete the link below with some basic measurements to assist us efficiently fitting 200+ students. We have pants, belt, stand shirt and aloha shirt to fit. 10-15 Student leaders are needed for each fitting day.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T5N5RvQFFu8B5VM1ku4YYCGaj4m-s7hig8gPeSgriyI/viewform?usp=send_form
Last year's costs for items were
• Aloha shirt $45
• Stand Shirt $23
• Pants and belt $40
• Marching shoes $35
• Flip folder $5
We are uncertain at this time of the final prices, but want to share past approximate cost. We will post the cost in this blog before final charges are made.
If you have outgrown or will no linger use your older uniform parts please recycle them back to the program to be used again. Old band uniform pants, belt, aloha shirt, shoes or stand shirt can be placed in the large instrument case in the front of the band room.
Summer music rehearsals
The Marching Band will rehearse in Mau from 5-7 pm on the following dates
June 16, 30
July 2, 14, 16
These rehearsals exist to give the students a chance to become familiar with show music, stand music and student leadership. It is a great way to help band camp be a more comfortable experience and get to know other band members.
Student leaders also hold optional acclamations after summer school during the day. These rehearsals give students a chance to remember, reinforce or become acquainted with marching, dot learning and music skills used in Marching Band. In the past, these acclamations have been very useful for students to have a more meaningful camp and marching season.
Both of these types of rehearsals are highly recommended.
Our boosters do quite a bit to help make sure that the band operates efficiently. There is still a need for the Stadium Seating Chair. Attached below is our booster organization with some descriptions. Please "contact" us for more information.
Shopping info for the summer
Shopping List
-wide brimmed straw hat - for acclimations and band camp (Can purchase at aloha stadium swap meet, Ross's etc..)
-socks - black long - for marching season
Value Plan Reminder – When registering for band camp, make sure that you have signed up for the value plan. It is the easiest way to make sure that students have something to eat before Marching Band events.
Pre-Band Camp Reminders – July 27-31 8 am 11:30 am and 12:30-4 pm.
Pre Band camp takes place here at Punahou. We meet will get instructions from Mau Band building and then move to different rehearsal locations. Remember to bring a water bottle, lunch + snacks, and sunscreen! Hydrate, nourish and protect!
Potluck and General Meeting prior to Band Camp
The potluck July 31 at 5:00 in the PE pavilion will move directly into the trip meeting in the chapel to make sure we are all on the same page for away band camp. Away band camp takes place August 2-6
Band rental forms
If students need to use a school instrument over the summer submit the attached file below with student information, instrument and signatures to the box of their teacher by June 8. We will be doing inventory on the 9th and hopefully assigning instruments shortly after that. Instruments can be picked up June 15 between 11:30 and 1 p.m.
During the 2013-2014 school year, the Band Boosters made the decision to support the Alexander Field / Atherton Track renovations. Our goal was $10,000 so we could have a donor plaque for the PMB. With the generous support of many band booster families, we surpassed our goal! A plaque could be in place before the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year and we have requested that it be placed in the area that the marching band usually sits for football games. The plaque will read as follows:
PUNAHOU MARCHING BAND BOOSTERS
Punahou's 2013-14 Marching Band Boosters proudly support
the Alexander Field and Atherton Track Renovation to benefit
future band members, athletes, coaches and fans.
Student leadership
One of the ways in which Marching Band is different from other classes on campus is our opportunity to develop students through different levels of leadership. Similar to the different levels of Carnival organization, student leadership helps make the band operate through the summer and into the fall. Attached below are some of the core values of student leadership and how they might be expressed.
Recently drum major auditions were held and the directors were very impressed with the quality of applicants. Our decision was very difficult and we are thankful for the incredible depth and improved skills the applicants displayed. While we only selected 3 students for drum major, we believe that the audition process will assist all the applicants and the band program through their continued musical development.
Our leadership selection process continues June 9 and 10. We will meet and discuss topics from 9-10 am on both days followed by work sessions to clean up from this year and prepare for next. Projects will include instrument inventory, cleaning lockers and filing music. Recorded interviews will be held by Mr. Falzarano and drum majors during the work sessions. Below is the written application and a link to share interest so that we can schedule interview times. Written applications should be submitted electronically or in person the prior to the morning of Tuesday 6/9.
We hope to select and notify the rest of the student leadership by Friday 6/12.
https://docs.google.com/a/punahou.edu/forms/d/1XrqYA3njAHm8EvxF8rSf3kyRE3iy9oDgoe8ALUcpwNM/viewform?usp=send_form
Marching Band Uniform fitting – Save the dates!!!
June 20th
July 11th
July 18th
Appointments are made to fit older band members first so save the dates and complete the link below with some basic measurements to assist us efficiently fitting 200+ students. We have pants, belt, stand shirt and aloha shirt to fit. 10-15 Student leaders are needed for each fitting day.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T5N5RvQFFu8B5VM1ku4YYCGaj4m-s7hig8gPeSgriyI/viewform?usp=send_form
Last year's costs for items were
• Aloha shirt $45
• Stand Shirt $23
• Pants and belt $40
• Marching shoes $35
• Flip folder $5
We are uncertain at this time of the final prices, but want to share past approximate cost. We will post the cost in this blog before final charges are made.
If you have outgrown or will no linger use your older uniform parts please recycle them back to the program to be used again. Old band uniform pants, belt, aloha shirt, shoes or stand shirt can be placed in the large instrument case in the front of the band room.
Summer music rehearsals
The Marching Band will rehearse in Mau from 5-7 pm on the following dates
June 16, 30
July 2, 14, 16
These rehearsals exist to give the students a chance to become familiar with show music, stand music and student leadership. It is a great way to help band camp be a more comfortable experience and get to know other band members.
Student leaders also hold optional acclamations after summer school during the day. These rehearsals give students a chance to remember, reinforce or become acquainted with marching, dot learning and music skills used in Marching Band. In the past, these acclamations have been very useful for students to have a more meaningful camp and marching season.
Both of these types of rehearsals are highly recommended.
Our boosters do quite a bit to help make sure that the band operates efficiently. There is still a need for the Stadium Seating Chair. Attached below is our booster organization with some descriptions. Please "contact" us for more information.
Shopping info for the summer
Shopping List
-wide brimmed straw hat - for acclimations and band camp (Can purchase at aloha stadium swap meet, Ross's etc..)
-socks - black long - for marching season
Value Plan Reminder – When registering for band camp, make sure that you have signed up for the value plan. It is the easiest way to make sure that students have something to eat before Marching Band events.
Pre-Band Camp Reminders – July 27-31 8 am 11:30 am and 12:30-4 pm.
Pre Band camp takes place here at Punahou. We meet will get instructions from Mau Band building and then move to different rehearsal locations. Remember to bring a water bottle, lunch + snacks, and sunscreen! Hydrate, nourish and protect!
Potluck and General Meeting prior to Band Camp
The potluck July 31 at 5:00 in the PE pavilion will move directly into the trip meeting in the chapel to make sure we are all on the same page for away band camp. Away band camp takes place August 2-6
Band rental forms
If students need to use a school instrument over the summer submit the attached file below with student information, instrument and signatures to the box of their teacher by June 8. We will be doing inventory on the 9th and hopefully assigning instruments shortly after that. Instruments can be picked up June 15 between 11:30 and 1 p.m.
student_leadership_values.pdf |
2015_leadership_application.docx |
band_instrument_rental_form.pdf |
pmb_boosters_org_2015-2016_published_3.docx |