MUSIC NOTES: Marching Band Do's and Don'ts

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Marching Band Do's and Don'ts

Here are some reminders for our marching band students as we finish out the season:

Low-cut socks are not allowed because they don't cover the leg during marching. And remember to keep extra black socks in the wardrobe bags. Our wardrobe volunteer is having to provide black socks at the last minute and gather them back up, take them home, and wash them. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BAG FOR EXTRA SOCKS AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE COVERED!

Please take care of the uniforms. We've recently repaired 40 jackets and had to replace sashes. These uniforms need to last many years and need quality care.

Please check the length of the pants. We're seeing many shorter pants but all that's needed is an adjustment of the strap at the shoulder.

All photos and videos need to be taken from the stands at the competitions, not on the field.

Students need to be patient in the food line and PICK UP AFTER THEMSELVES. At the Foothill competition, many parents were stuck picking up water bottles, etc that were just left on the ground.

Reminder: The District will not allow parents to take students to and from the competitions.

Parents - Thank you following up with your students about the above details!

Alumni Corner

Kelsey Iverson is a 2006 Folsom High music graduate who played trombone in Jazz Band I and sang with the Jazz Choir. Kelsey went on to play the trombone with the Sacramento State University Jazz Band A, the Sac State Orchestra, and several chamber groups. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Trombone Performance.

Kelsey is currently spending 3 months living in Prague and traveling throughout Europe. Kelsey said, "I am reminded of the Folsom Jazz Eurotrips in 2002 and 2006 almost every day here!" When she returns to the U.S., she plans to attend grad school, possibly at CU Boulder in Colorado. But that decision won't be made until she hears back from all of her applications. We wish you much good luck, Kelsey, from your Folsom High music supporters!

If you are in contact with former music students or are the parent of an alumnus, please submit an update to publicity@folsommusic.org and we'll post the news here. Photos are welcome too!