Quince Orchard High School Music Department 15800 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 840-4591 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/departments/music

Dear Marching Band Enthusiast,

Thank you for your interest in the 2011 Quince Orchard Marching Band! Plans are already underway for a very successful season and I do hope that you will plan on participating. Some exciting (tentative) plans include a trip to the 2011 Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, FL as well as our normal competitive schedule. At this time you need to reserve your spot for the 2011 Marching Cougars. Please complete the attached (payment slip) form and return it with your $150 deposit. This deposit will be deducted from the full band fee of $450 that will be collected in four installments. Your $150 deposit will guarantee your spot in the 2011 Marching Cougars and help ensure that our drill will be written prior to band camp. Drill is written based upon the number of students that have turned in deposits. Please return the payment slip (along with your deposit to Mr. Proctor by Friday April 8). Make checks payable to QOHS. You can hand deliver or mail your deposit to:

QOHS ATTN: P. Proctor 15800 Quince Orchard Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Enclosed in this packet you will also find the 2011 show information and order forms for t-shirts and red army jackets and the finalized August 2011 Band Camp Calendar; Please plan on attending all band camp rehearsals. Your attendance is mandatory in order for us to remain a competitive marching band. You will also find a brief description of the entire season's rehearsal and performance schedule. A final performance schedule will be finalized in May, and a final rehearsal schedule will be finalized in early August (after fall sports are scheduled). It's an exciting time to be a part of our marching band program. I do hope you will consider joining the award winning QO Marching Band! Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Sincerely,

Phillip Proctor Director of Bands Quince Orchard High School (301) 840-4591 phillip_proctor@mcpsmd.org

Quince Orchard High School Music Department 15800 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 840-4591 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/departments/music

Please cut along the lines and return with your payment(s). _________________________________________________________________________ Student Name: Grade: (2011-2012 (next) School Year) Student ID#: 2011 Marching Band Fee Payment Payment Schedule # 4 - $100.00 Make checks payable to QOHS. Due Friday October 7 _________________________________________________________________________ Student Name: Grade: (2011-2012 (next) School Year) Student ID#: 2011 Marching Band Fee Payment Payment Schedule # 3 - $100.00 Make checks payable to QOHS. Due Friday August 12 ________________________________________________________________________ Student Name: Grade: (2011-2012 (next) School Year) Student ID#: 2011 Marching Band Fee Payment Payment Schedule # 2 - $100.00 Make checks payable to QOHS. Due Friday June 3 _________________________________________________________________________ Student Name: Grade: (2011-2012 (next) School Year) Student ID#: YES! SIGN ME UP FOR 2011 MARCHING BAND. 2011 Marching Band Fee Payment Deposit $150.00 Make checks payable to QOHS. Due Friday April 8 T Shirt Size for Student (circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL Student Signature __________________________________________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________________________________________ Email Address(es) __________________________________________________________

Quince Orchard High School Music Department 15800 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 840-4591 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/departments/music

Fee Collection Schedule The total fee for the 2011 Season is $450.00. This fee supports our operating budget and pays for transportation to competitions, professional drill design/music arrangements, instructional staff as well as numerous other operating expenses. Drill is written based upon the number of students that have turned in deposits. The initial deposit of $150 goes directly to the arranger/drill writers and thus cannot be refunded if a student elects to drop out. Our drill writers will charge a hefty fee to re-organize drill for students that have dropped out. The fee is payable in four installments due on April 8; June 3; August 12; and October 7. ***Money should NEVER be a reason to not join marching band. If there is a financial situation or if you have any questions or need to discuss other payment options, feel free to contact Mr. Proctor phillip_proctor@mcpsmd.org or 301-840-4591. Rehearsal Schedule All Marching Band rehearsals will be after school. Days and times of our rehearsals will not be determined until the fall sports schedule is set in early August. Most weeks, the marching band rehearses two or three days per week (unlike sports that rehearse every day after school). Rehearsal times will be 2:45-5:00. Performances The QO Marching Band performs at all Home Varsity Football games (Friday nights). Game time is 6:30pm with students reporting at 5:30pm. Our marching band also will be competing in 3-4 USSBA competitions this season. These competitions are on Saturdays throughout the season. In past seasons, the marching band has performed at great venues such as Raven’s Stadium, the US Naval Academy Stadium, Hershey Park and the Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, FL. The QO Pep Band is a smaller group of marching band members that attend varsity football away games. This is a volunteer (optional) group. Students can choose to go to all away games, only a few or none.

Quince Orchard High School Music Department 15800 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 840-4591 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/departments/music

JOIN THE QO MARCHING BAND EMAIL GROUP AND RECEIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION!

IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3 1. Visit the marching band website at

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/departments/music/marchingband/ 2. On the right hand side of the page – click the purple yahoo button to join the QO Band Yahoo Email group.

3. Follow the steps and confirm your email address.

CLICK HERE

The 2011 QO Marching Band presents….

(back of T-shirt design)

Movement I – Shades of Shenandoah - The opening is a musical reflection of the awe and beauty of America’s countryside. Using fragments of the tune “Oh Shenandoah”, the music builds to a powerful climax and then sets the stage for the remainder of the show with a subtle patriotic essence. Movement II – Wars, Politics & Homeland Tragedies - This, the longest movement covers some of the darkest moments in American history. It starts in regimental fashion depicting World War I with hints of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “It's a Long Way to Tipperary,” followed by a musical interpretation of the famed photo of the raising of the flag by the Marines on Iwo Jimo. The piece turns solemn with musical images of President Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The sounds of helicopters overhead signify the country’s involvement in the numerous military conflicts. The movement climaxes with motifs representing mass tragedies that have occurred on American soil. After a short moment of silence, the American folk tune “Amazing Grace,” is heard with an overlay of “Taps” floating on top. Movement III - "Let Freedom Ring" lets us know that in spite of all of the horrific events that have happened during the history of the United States, our country will continue to thrive. A number of Americana works are intertwined to conclude the show, including “America” (“My Country 'Tis of Thee”), “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Yankee Doodle,” “You're a Grand Old Flag,” “Shaker Song,” the Iwo Jima segment from Movement. 2,” and “America, America!” The ending is powerful and appropriately patriotic, lifting up our optimism despite the tragic events that have tainted our past. A few other notes – there are sound effects to this show. In the link below you will see the combined drill with music and sound effects. We will NOT be using all of the sound effects (such as the rifle sounds and explosions) but using some of the others (helicopter sounds, etc). The whole concept of the show is not to make a political statement but to pay tribute to our nation’s beautiful landscapes, our leaders, our military and first responders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV9q4w-0ki4

2011 QO Marching Band  STUDENT Pep Band Apparel Order Form ALL ORDERS ARE DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH  

This year each student in the Marching Band will receive, as part of their band fee, a custom RED ARMY BAND jacket to be worn at Pep Band performances and other events. The jacket is an unlined 1/4 zip hooded pullover. It is made from Softex Polyester with a water-resistant finish. The bottom hem is open with an adjustable shockcord drawstring for a great fit. The jacket has underarm grommets for added ventilation. The hood has a concealed shockcord drawstring with adjustable toggles. NOTE: The Marching Band will provide ONE jacket per student ONE time. If another jacket needs to be ordered (due to loss, damage, growth, etc.), students will have the opportunity to purchase a second jacket at their own expense. When determining size, please allow room for layering (these jackets will be worn throughout the entire season; in cold weather students will need to layer warm clothes under the jacket) and for growth (incoming freshmen will have this jacket for four years!). Please complete the size and identifying information on the back.

The Red Army Band is Coming!

BACK

Front left pocket will have embroidered First Initial, Last Name, and Instrument. For example (font may be different), something like this: J. Musicmaster

Trombone

Student Name (please print CLEARLY!): ____________________________________ Student ID: #____________________ Instrument: ___________________________ Parent Name: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Parent Email: ____________________________________________________________ Use the size chart below and mark the appropriate size. NOTE: When determining size, please allow room for layering (these jackets will be worn throughout the entire season; in cold weather students will need to layer warm clothes under the jacket) and for growth (incoming freshmen will have this jacket for four years!). Small _____ XLarge ______ Medium ______ XXLarge _____ Large _______ XXXLarge ________

2011 QO Marching Band ADDITIONAL Show Apparel Order Form

ONE TIME ORDER – ALL ORDERS ARE DUE APRIL 8TH

All students participating in marching band will receive a 2011 season t-shirt as part of their band fee.

Students, parents and others may order additional t-shirts (long and short sleeves are available) or sweatshirt

(with or without a hood). All orders must be returned to Mr. Proctor by Friday April 8, 2011. No future orders

will be made!

T-shirts are black and 100% cotton. Sweatshirts are black and 50/50 cotton/polyester blend. Size and ordering

information is on the back.

Front Pocket Art Back (Show Design) Logo

Parent Name _______________________________________

Student Last Name (if different than Parent) ______________________________________

Parent Email _____________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone _______________________________________

Cell Phone _________________________________________

All orders must be received by Friday, April 8, 2011. There will only be one order, so please

plan carefully!

2011 QO Marching Band ADDITIONAL Show Apparel Order Form

ONE TIME ORDER – ALL ORDERS ARE DUE APRIL 8TH

Parent Name _______________________________________

Student Last Name (if different than Parent) ______________________________________

SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT SWEATSHIRT NO HOOD Size Quantity Total @ $18 each Size Quantity Total @ $24 each

Small Small

Medium Medium

Large Large

X-Large X-Large

Size Quantity Total @ $23 each Size Quantity Total @ $29 each

XX-Large XX-Large

XXX-Large XXX-Large

4X-Large 4X-Large

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT HOODED SWEATSHIRT Size Quantity Total @ $22 each Size Quantity Total @ $35 each

Small Small

Medium Medium

Large Large

X-Large X-Large

Size Quantity Total @ $27 each Size Quantity Total @ $42 each

XX-Large XX-Large

XXX-Large XXX-Large

4X-Large 4X-Large

TOTAL T-SHIRTS # $ TOTAL SWEATSHIRTS # $

TOTAL # ITEMS (ADD # T-SHIRTS + # SWEATSHIRTS)

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (ADD $ T-SHIRTS + $ SWEATSHIRTS) $

Make check payable to Marching Cougars!

Orders must be received NO LATER THAN Friday, April 8th!

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Who can be in marching band? Anyone!!! Unlike sports, there is no cut – if you are interested and are willing to commit to our schedule - then we have a spot for you! Anyone that plays a band instrument and that is enrolled in a band class at Quince Orchard may participate. All other students may have the opportunity to join via pit (percussion front group that plays xylophone, marimba, and accessory percussion) or the QO color guard. The color guard is a group of performer-athletes that perform dance and choreography along with the band utilizing various pieces of equipment such as flags, rifles, sabers, and air blades. (Colorguard students do not have to be enrolled in a band class). Do I have to audition? No. No formal auditions are held for woodwind, brass and percussion students. If you are interested, we can find a spot for you! Percussion players will participate in a part placement process to determine which instrument is best. Colorguard members do go through a "ranking" process which will allow the instructor to guage performer strengths and potential in the colorguard. How do I join the marching band? Woodwind, brass and percussion players will receive information on how to join from Mr. Proctor or their middle school band director. Information is usually mailed home as well. If you want to join the marching band, we will find a spot for you!!! All you have to do is complete the forms and turn in your band fee deposit. Can I play a fall sport and participate in marching band? Unfortunately - No. Fall sports (football, field hockey, cross country, golf, soccer, girls’ tennis, girls’ volleyball, cheerleading and poms) all have schedules that conflict with marching band. But many of our marching band students participate in winter and spring sports such as basketball, indoor track, wrestling, swimming, baseball, softball, boys’ tennis, track, and boys’/coed volleyball. What are the benefits of being in marching band? Marching band provides lots of benefits including physical, mental and social. Marching band is a physical activity; the ability to play an instrument or perform guard work and march at the same time is a great cardiovascular activity. Marching band takes discipline. Students learn responsibility, commitment and teamwork throughout the marching band season. All students can expect to create and maintain life long relationships with other band members. Marching band is a great way to start your high school life; before the first day of school students will know school grounds, staff and students; over 100 people before the first day of school! What is the after-school practice/rehearsal schedule? Marching band rehearses two days a week (sports practice every day after school). A full detailed rehearsal schedule will be published later in the summer. Colorguard rehearses after school three days a week. Two of these days are with the marching band and the remaining day will be used as a sectional. All three rehearsal dates are mandatory, this still leaves two days of your school week free!

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What happens at band camp? Band camp is extremely important for a successful marching band season. We take this time to teach the fundamental of marching and playing. We also learn the drill for our pre-game and half-time show. Our first performance of the season/school year is during the second week of school and band camp is crucial for us to be ready for this performance. Does the marching band have a website? Yes!!! The marching band also has lots of information on it site. The URL is http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/departments/music/marchingband What’s so unique about the QOHS marching band? The QO Marching Band is one of only a small handful of MCPS high school bands that actually compete. Our marching band has been successfully competing for over 10 years and has won two state championships in the past six years. Our marching band has also been spotlighted in area newspaper and television features. When and where does the marching band perform? Marching band performs at all home varsity football games. Marching band also performs in the Gaithersburg Labor Day parade and several competitions throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In years past the marching band has performed at great venues such as Hershey Park, Naval Academy Stadium, Ravens Stadium, the Champs Sports Bowl and at the Walt Disney World Resort Magic Music Days Festival. Why does marching band need money? It takes over $50,000 to run our marching band program. Our budget covers music, instructional staff, and equipment as well as transportation costs to several events. Students pay a membership fee of $450 to support our budget. Your donations and support make up the difference. Many after school activities have similar costs for sporting equipment, warm-up uniforms, etc. ***Money should NEVER be a reason to not join marching band. Other financial arrangements are available – please contact Mr. Proctor for more information/assistance. Where can I get more information? Check the marching band website at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/qohs/departments/music/marchingband or call the music office (Mr. Proctor) at 301-840-4591. You can also email Mr. Proctor, Director of Bands at phillip_proctor@mcpsmd.org And don’t forget to join the QO Marching Band yahoogroup – just send a blank email to qoband-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or check out the website and join from there.