New to the MER program? This presentation provides important information.

1. New Member Meeting

2. Introductions
• Band Director- Susie Marin Susie.Marin@cjuhsd.net
• Percussion Coordinator- Bryan Nungaray Banmusic86@gmail.com
• Color Guard Coordinator -Robert Rodriguez rodriguezr87@icloud.com
• Booster President- PaolaYanez EHSBCG.President@Gmail.com
Bryan Robert
Marin
Paola

3. Programs
• Marching Eagle Regiment (MER)- 7th period
• Percussion- 6th period
• Color Guard- 6th period
• Jazz Ensembles
• Jazz II for new members
• Spring Bands
• Concert Band 4th period for winds 9th graders
(no percussion & no jazz students)
• Advanced Groups- 2nd semester ZERO PERIOD
• Wind Ensemble by audition in December
• Symphonic Band- by audition in December

4. Marching Eagle Regiment
MER
• 7th Period Class
• After School Practices Mondays &Wednesdays 4-7pm & 5-8pm
• Brings togetherWinds, Percussion & Color Guard
• Performances at football games, school functions,
parades, and competitions

5. Percussion
• Marching Percussion & Front Ensemble (Pyt)
• Winter Drum Line
• Enroll in 7th Period Marching Band & 6th Period Percussion

6. Color Guard
• Field Season in the Fall, football games,
• Winter Guard December-May
• Enroll in 7th period Marching Band & 6th
period Color Guard

7. Jazz Ensembles
• Jazz II – by audition, Enroll in 2nd period
Jazz, mostly younger players
• Jazz I- by audition, enroll in 3rd period
Jazz, upperclassmen
• Performances in jazz festivals and
concerts

8. Concert
Bands
• Concert Band- All 9th gradeWinds (no Perc), year
long course, 4th period
• Symphonic Band- by audition, second semester, zero
period.
• Wind Ensemble- by audition, second semester, zero
period.
• Outside of school rehearsals 1 day a week during
second semester required.

9. Schedules
• All schedules can be found on the
Etiwandabands.com website and on the Band
App
• Know what group your student is in:
• MER- all winds, percussion, guard
• Winds- just band instrumentalists
(flute, clarinet,Trumpet & low brass)
• Percussion- Battery & Front Ensemble
(Pyt)
• Color Guard
• Schedule

10. Be Prepared
Dress Code:
• Band/ Perc- black
bottoms & white top
workout clothes, tennis
shoes
• Color Guard- Red top &
black bottoms
• Water Jug
• Hat & sunglasses
• Sunblock
• Mask

11. Successful Rehearsals
• Hydration!- drink lots of water before, during,
and after rehearsal! Drink water the night
before practice and electrolyte replacement
drinks after practice. Avoid caffeine and high
sodium drinks.
• Eat a healthy breakfast that included protein,
carbohydrates and fruit, avoid dairy products as
they can upset the stomach in extreme
temperatures.
• Bring snacks and a healthy lunch- frozen
grapes, fruit, and granola bars are a good
source of moisture and quick energy snacks.
Plan a lunch that contains a balance of fruit,
veggies, protein and hydration. A dessert is a
great treat and source of fast energy.A box
lunch program is being offered by the boosters
at a minimal charge during band camp.
• Bring a positive attitude! Camp is fun, everyday
students will get to know new people and
participate in fun activities. New concepts are
learned each day; students will get out of camp
what they put in! Remember a good camp is
preparation for a good season!
• Start and release times- students should arrive 10
minutes early so the Regiment is ready to go at call
times. Rehearsals go up to release time, parents
should expect to pick up students 15-20 minutes
after release time; pending how fast individual
students clean up, socialize and move to pick up
area.
• Parent help is welcomed- please contact boosters
to volunteer for water, first aid, uniform fittings,
and/ or other areas where help is needed.

12. How Practices work
• Dress out everyday
• ReportTime 10 minutes before practice starts
“If you are early, you’re on time; if you are on time, you’re late;
If you’re late you’re in bigTROUBLE!”
• Practice goes until scheduled end time.
• Pick up your student approx. 15 minutes after practice
ends
• For percussion it is a longer wait because of
equipment
• Sometimes sections have meetings after practice (kids
like to talk)
• Second Semester Bands 7:00am ready to go!
• It is a class attendance will be taken!

13. Funding
• Limited School Budget
• School provides for in class experience- Mrs. Marin and band room ONLY
• Fair Share Suggested Donations fund…
• Instructional staff of 20 specialists
• Transportation
• Competitions
• Music, shows, design
• Uniforms, staging, costuming
• Trucks & Equipment
EAGLE II
EAGLE I

14. Parent Involvement
• Boosters
• You are one!
• Help with chaperoning
• Building stage sets
• Loading equipment/ help on field
• Feeding students
• Fundraising!
• A Championship Band needs a Championships Booster Program!
• Your kid needs you!...still…whether they admit it or not!

15. Volunteer Form
Sign Up to get started!!
https://forms.gle/t7mbGnrzcF8qZS9QA

16. Equipment
• Uniforms- school provides uniforms for marching band & color guard
spirit uniform.
• Parents will need to purchase from boosters: shoes, under garments,
warm up gear, and gloves.
• Large instruments and percussion are provided. Students should
provide small instruments such as flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax,
and trumpet. Some of these are available in an emergency situation.

17. Items to Order
Not included in Fair Share
Show Shirt
Bag
Warm ups
Under Armor
Shoes
Gloves (winds)

18. Recommended Equipment
• Flute/Clarinet –Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet, Armstrong, Artley,
Gemeinhardt, LeBlanc, Pearl
• Clarinet Mouthpiece Vandoren B45 or Clark Fobes
• Saxophone -Yamaha, Selmer, Armstrong, Bundy, Conn, Jupiter,
• Sax Mouthpiece Optimum , Selmer S-90
• Trumpet/Trombone /FrencHorn- Yamaha, Bach, Holton, King,
Jupiter, Olds, Selmer, Conn, Getzen, Schilke
• Mouth piecesTrumpet Bach 3c
• Trombone/ Baritone Bach 61/2 AL
• Euph 5G,Tuba Schilke 69C4
SEE HANDOUT FOR RECOMMENED BRANDS.
If possible avoid Jean Baptiste

19. Staying Informed
• Website! www.Etiwandabands.com
• Band App
• Parent link https://band.us/n/a2a458X9PeY9s
• Student link https://band.us/n/aaa754XfP8zef
• Canvas
• Facebook page
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/815267515162
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• Email your director!
Susie.Marin@cjuhsd.net
• Talk with your student!

20. Next…
•Complete registration, print and turn in forms.
•Register on www.Etiwandabands.com
•First donation of $250 due, includes Member Shirt!
•Volunteer!
•Come back for Summer practices