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- Important Dates
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- Current Volunteer Opportunites
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- Resources/Forms
- Band Parent Tips
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- Music Theory
- After-school Rehearsals
- Fundraising Opportunities
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Marching Sabres Overview
Marching Band, although not a requirement of all band students at South Mecklenburg, has quickly become one of the greatest traditions in quality of the overall band program. All hard-working and dedicated students are encouraged to participate in this ensemble.
2008 Mooresvile Marching Competition - HEROES
This award-winning ensemble performs at all home football games and select competitions.
The band and guard rehearse after school three times a week.
A marching band volunteer participant form can be filled out for students who do NOT want to take Marching Band for a half credit.
You must be enrolled in either Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble to participate in Marching Band.
Exceptions will be made for Orchestra students who play in the front percussion ensemble.
Marching Sabres are expected to contribute to their program through payment of band fees as well as volunteering at fundraising events.
2010 Marching Sabres Show
This year's show is... Defiance.
Defiance Student Downloads
Students: Click to view and save your music parts for the show and use the MP3s below for practicing at home.
Note: Right-click and select "Save Target As..." to save the file directly to your computer.
Wind
Flute
Battery
Pit
MP3s
2010 Band Fee Information
To help meet the current budget, each marching band student (including color guard) is expected to contribute $600 in fees this year.
Payments are broken up into $150 portions each month, however, if you need to work out some other arrangement you may contact the Band Booster treasurer, who will be happy to work with you. We believe that all students should be able to march, regardless of ability to pay.
2010-11 Fee Payment Schedule
- $150 due July 1st
- $150 due August 1st
- $150 due September 1st
- $150 due January 15th
Please make checks payable to South Meck Band Boosters.
Payments may be placed in the black band booster box in the band room, or mailed directly to:
South Meck Band Boosters
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 470754
Charlotte, NC 28247
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 470754
Charlotte, NC 28247
These fees contribute just a small portion to the entire budget each year. The rest of the budget is raised through fundraisers.
Important Forms for 2010
Please print/download the following forms for 2010:
Note:
If you have already completed the Contact Info and Emergency Health Forms you need not complete them again.
Completed forms may be dropped off in the band room or main office at SMHS.
All forms must be completed no later than August 2nd.
If you don't already have a PDF reader, you can download Adobe Reader for free here...
Summer & After-School Rehearsals
Marching Band is all about team. It is vital that every marcher be at every rehearsal and camp. The reason for this is that each marcher has a very unique position in the drill.
Consider a car factory where each worker has a unique job to add a single part to the cars being build on the assembly line. If one worker is not there to add his or her part to the car, the car will not be complete at the end of the day and cannot be sold. Additionally, the other workers may have a very hard time doing their jobs. What if the missing part is the frame? How will the engine be held in place? How can the interior be attached?
It's the same for the marchers. If one marcher is missing, the others around him or her have a much harder time finding their positions and staying together. Even missing one practice can throw off the whole performance!
2010 Band Camp
Band camp is almost upon us!
Read carefully below to be prepared for this amazing time.
Parent Checklist:
- Read the parent informational letter
- Download and complete the required emergency medical and contact forms
- If your child is a vegetarian or has food allergies, please let Mrs. Swanson know
- Make sure your child has the items listed in the checklist each day
- Check the donation list to see if you can help with items
- Volunteer to help out in one of the many possible areas of need
Donations Needed!
We need supplies!
The band boosters supply bottled water and snacks for the students during band camp (lunch), football games and competitions.
We need the following:
- Pink Lemonade Mix
- Gatorade mix
- Snacks: chips, cookies, crackers, peanut butter, jelly
- Pop-up tents (need 2 to 3 more)
Please provide (as you are able) in one of two ways:
- Bring donations directly to Quail Hollow Middle School front office, open Monday-Thursday. Just ring the doorbell to be let in
- Bring to the Swanson house: 3400 Teversham Lane. (Items can be left in the gazebo at the back.)
Volunteers Needed!
We need your time!
Opportunities are available to show off your volunteer skills.
Parents are needed to help with taking water/Gatorade to the field, lunch prep and clean up (all meals are catered), pick up food or run errands, and to be on-hand in case of emergencies.
We will also have a medical person on-site at all times.
Please check which days/times you are available, and respond to Sally Swanson (see contact information below) by phone or e-mail.
| Monday - Friday | |
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| 7:00 am - 7:30 am | 2 people to get water/towels to the field |
| 7:30 am - 1 pm | 2 people to help as needed, including lunch prep/clean up |
| 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 2 people for lunch prep/clean up |
| 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm | 2 people to help as needed, wash out coolers, etc. |
| Friday | |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | 1 medical person all day, or split into shifts |
| Saturday | |
| morning only | 1 medical person, 2 others to help as needed |
Mr. Rugila has requested that all Band Camp volunteers be registered with CMS (a very simple process).
Contact Sally Swanson, the Band Camp Coordinator...
Email: swansonsally@earthlink.net
Home: 704-556-7734
Cell: 704-778-2680
Email: swansonsally@earthlink.net
Home: 704-556-7734
Cell: 704-778-2680
Print Checklist...Band Camp Checklist
Be sure to pack/wear the following each day:
- REFILLABLE water bottle/jug (1/2 gallon) (Help us reduce the amount of trash at the field this year)
- Instrument or Equipment
- Music/Lyre/Flip Folder
- Extra Reeds/Valve Oil/Sticks
- Small Paper Pad/Pencil
- Dot Book
- Sun Block
- Insect Repellent
- Beach Towel
- Camera (optional)
- Shorts (appropriate length)
- White shirt
- Socks (2 pair a day)
- Tennis Shoes
- Flip Flops (during lunch time)
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Hat or Sun Viso
- Sunglasses
- Light Jacket
- Deodorant
Past Marching Sabres Shows
| 2009 | |
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Watch: Sabre Regiment, 2009 Competition Results: Show/Hide |
| 2008 | |
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This show earned 1st and 2nd place ribbons all around and is composed of three movements:
Competition Results: Show/Hide |
| 2007 | |
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Music by Bill Locklear
Competition Results: Show/Hide |
| 2006 | |
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Original Music by Tim Hinton |
| 2005 | |
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Music inspired by Francis McBeth |
| 2004 | |
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Music inspired from the motion picture "Dancer in the Dark" |