UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY AGGIE MARCHING BAND

Rehearsal Schedule -- August 15-25, 2012

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 (Arrival Day for PERCUSSION, OFFICE MANAGER, EQUIPMENT MANAGER)
10:00 AM-Noon...............	Percussion (New members and Veterans) meeting, auditions, & daily rehearsal	Dalby Hall (104)
1:30-5:00 PM..................	Percussion daily rehearsal	Dalby Hall
7:00-9:00 PM..................	Percussion daily rehearsal	Dalby Hall
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
8:30 AM-Noon................	Percussion daily rehearsal	Dalby Hall
1:30-5:00 PM..................	Percussion daily rehearsal	Dalby Hall
6:30-9:00 PM..................	Percussion daily rehearsal	Dalby Hall
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 (Arrival Day for STUDENT LEADERSHIP STAFF)
10:00-1:00 PM....................	Leadership Refresher (Leadership living ON campus should notify each other and/or the Band Office (435-797-3083) for living accommodations until Sunday evening Residence halls open (10:00-10:00 PM)	Dalby Hall
1:00-3:00 PM..................	Percussion daily rehearsal (lunch provided)	Dalby Hall
4:00-5:30 PM..................	THEORY DIAGNOSTIC TEST (for incoming music majors who have not previously taken this test … all incoming music majors MUST take this test) Dr. Vaclavik (435-797-3095)	TBA
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 (Arrival Day for ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS to Residence halls)
10:00 AM-3:00 PM...........	Residence hall check in for ALL ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS. NOTE: Residence halls will be open for move-in from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Contact Person: Whitney Milligan (435-797-3123)	Assigned Residence Halls
6:00 PM........................	Last-minute equipment preparation for school-owned instrument distribution by Leadership as needed (particularly Tubas, Percussion) Contact: Diane Jones Joint Meeting of KKY/TBS..........................................	123
MONDAY, AUGUST 20 (Report Day for FRESHMEN AND UPPERCLASSMEN NEW TO THE BAND)
8:00 AM........................	Managerial Staff set up for registration	113 FAC
9:00-9:45 AM..................	Band Registration for Freshmen and Upperclassmen new to the band (pay registration fee ($25), and check out school-owned instruments, complete personnel form and shirt order form) Sharon Rohrer in charge of $ NOTE: Do not wait until the last minute to arrive	113 FAC
10:00 AM.......................	Freshmen and Upperclassmen new to the band meeting with Leadership (insts. in cases)	Dalby Hall
11:00 AM.......................	Marching drill for Freshmen, etc. (with insts)	TBA
1:30-3:00 PM..................	Playing sectionals for Freshmen, etc. (Section Leaders rehearse. . . Pick up section's music from Elizabeth Hurren PRIOR TO this time)	Music Bldg.
3:30-5:00 PM..................	Marching drill for Freshmen, etc.	Meet Dalby
6:30-8:30 PM..................	Playing sectionals for Freshmen, etc. (Section Leaders rehearse)	Music Bldg.
8:45 PM........................	Leadership meeting	113 FAC

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 (Report Day for VETERANS)
8:00 AM........................	Managerial Staff set up for registration	113 FAC
8:30-10:00 AM................	Marching drill for Freshmen, etc. (with insts)	Practice Field
9:00-10:00 AM................	Band Registration for Veterans (pay registration fee ($25)), complete personnel form and shirt order form, and check out school-owned instruments. Sharon Rohrer in charge of $ NOTE: Do not wait until the last minute to arrive	113 FAC
10:00 PM........................	Veterans meeting	Dalby Hall
10:30 AM-Noon...............	Playing sectionals for Freshmen, etc. (Section Leaders rehearse) (FULL FRESHMAN REHEARSAL IN 104 AT 11:00)	Music Bldg.
	Marching drill for Veterans (with insts)	TBA
11:30 AM..................,,,,,,	Veterans meet in 214, depart for 104 at 11:40 (Spencer Jensen)
1:30-3:00 PM..................	Playing Sectionals (Section Leaders Rehearse) Section Leaders distribute music to veterans	Music Bldg.
3:30-5:00 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
6:30-8:30 PM..................	Full Band Rehearsal (get acquainted with show music)	Dalby Hall
8:30 PM........................	Ice Cream Social and Dance	FAC Courtyard
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
8:30-9:30 AM..................	Breakfast, courtesy of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma	Green Room
10:00 AM-Noon...............	Marching drill w/instruments (evaluations)	Practice Field
1:30-3:00 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments (drill & evaluations)	Practice Field
3:30-5:00 PM..................	Playing Sectionals (uniform check-out as announced)	Music Bldg.
6:30-7:20 PM..................	Full Band Rehearsal	Dalby Hall
7:30-8:30 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments (final evaluations)	TBA
8:45 PM........................	Leadership meeting? (Row Order lists to Dr. Rohrer!!!!)	113 FAC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
8:30-9:45 AM..................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
10:30 AM-Noon...............	Playing Sectionals (uniform check-out as announced)	Music Bldg.
1:30-3:00 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
3:30-5:00 PM..................	Playing Sectionals (uniform check-out as announced)	Music Bldg.
6:30-8:30 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
8:45 PM........................	Leadership meeting?	Band Truck
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
8:30-9:45 AM..................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
10:30 AM-Noon...............	Playing Sectionals (uniform check-out as announced)	Music Bldg.
1:30-3:00 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
3:30-5:00 PM..................	Playing Sectionals (uniform check-out as announced)	Music Bldg.
6:30-8:30 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
8:45 PM........................	Leadership meeting?	Band Truck
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
8:30-10:30 AM................	Marching drill w/instruments	Practice Field
11:15 AM-1:00 PM...........	Music Rehearsal (uniform check-out) (Tweek Rehearsal)	Dalby Hall
1:00 PM........................	ALL ROOMS RESTORED - STANDS, CHAIRS, ETC.	Music Bldg.
1:15 PM........................	Welcome Back Picnic	Green Room
6:30-8:30 PM..................	Marching drill w/instruments (because of upcoming Thursday)	Practice Field

MONDAY, AUGUST 27
CLASSES BEGIN............	FULL BAND REHEARSES— Mondays-Fridays: 3:00-4:30 PM (as per predetermined daily schedule)	See website "Calendar of Events" schedule for specific off-days

SECTIONAL REHEARSAL ROOMS

	Room:		Room:		Room:
Piccolos	123	Horns	118	Percussion	Loading Dock
Clarinets	220	Trombones	214	Flags	Lawn
Saxes	218	Baritones	116	Librarian	Band Office
Trumpets	Dalby Hall (104)	Tubas	222

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, Aug. 30:	Home F-ball vs. Southern Utah	6:00 PM**
Friday, Sept. 7:	Home F-ball vs. Utah	6:00 PM**
*Tuesday, Sept. 11:	First Symphonic Band rehearsal	3:00-4:30 Rm. 104
Saturday, Sept. 29:	Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally	Early Morning + Afternoon
	Home F-ball vs. UNLV	6:00 PM**
Friday, Oct. 5:	Tour to BYU	All day
Saturday, Oct. 20:	Home F-ball vs. New Mexico State	1:00 PM**
Saturday, Nov. 3:	Home F-ball vs. Texas State	1:00 PM**
*Thursday, Nov. 8:	Wind Orchestra Dress (KCH)	6:00 - 10:00 PM
*Friday, Nov. 9:	Wind Orchestra Concert (KCH)	7:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 17:	Marching Band Concert Dress Rehearsal (KCH)	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
	Marching Band Concert (KCH)	7:30 PM
*Tuesday, Nov. 27:	Symphonic Band and Chamber Ensembles (KCH)	7:30 PM
*Thursday, Nov. 29:	Tri-State Dress (KCH) Wind, Perc, Jazz	6:00 - 10:00 PM
*Fri-Sat, Nov 30 – Dec. 1:	Tri-State Band Festival (KCH)
*Friday, Nov. 30:	Tri-State Collage Concert (KCH) Wind, Perc, Jazz	8:00 PM
*Saturday, Dec. 1:	Wind Orchestra rehearsal (104)	9:00 AM - NOON
	Tri-State Finale Concert (KCH)	2:00 - 5:00 PM
Monday, Dec. 3:	Marching Band Turn-in	Afternoon
Thurs.-Sat. Dec. 6-8:	Music Department Holiday Gala (KCH)	TBD
Monday, Dec. 10:	Bowl Game Rehearsal	1:30-3:20 PM
	Band Banquet	6:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 13:	Bowl Game Rehearsal	1:30-3:20 PM
Thurs-Sat, Dec. 13-15:	Tour Idaho Potato Bowl, Boise	TBD
* Non-Marching Band Events
** Football Kick-Off Times will be announced two weeks in advance; Band Report time is 2 hours before kick-off

GENERAL INFORMATION

AUDITIONS	(for freshmen and students new to the band.) Are held when you report for Camp in August to assign parts appropriate to individuals' ranges. Some sight reading to test rhythmic ability; chromatic and a major scale or two, a prepared solo or etude on your part would be appreciated. Music may be provided in advance.
CLOTHING	Whatever is comfortable and appropriate. Running shoes with high backed heel supports may not allow for proper toe point. Low cut tennis or basketball shoes are highly recommended and should avoid tendonitis. Make certain they have proper support. Bring rainwear and sunblock. The rehearsals go on rain or shine—be prepared.
COURSE/SECTION	Call # 40491, MUSC 2720, Section 001. 2 hours credit.
BANDS REHEARSAL SCHEDULES:	AGGIE MARCHING BAND (Band does not rehearse all of these days) Mondays-Fridays: 3:00-4:30 PM WIND ORCHESTRA (Audition material available on Band Bulletin Board beginning August 20. Auditions begin the first week of classes as posted. First Rehearsal second week of classes TBA) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 3:00-4:30 PM (beginning TBA) (when marching band does not meet—see posted schedule) SYMPHONIC BAND (First Rehearsal: September 11) Tuesdays/Thursdays: 3:00-4:30 PM (beginning in November)
HOUSING	Your regularly assigned residence hall room will be available on Sunday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
INSTRUMENTS	Piccolos, mellophones, baritones, tenor saxes, some other instruments (if you own any of these, please use them), sousaphones, and percussion equipment (no sticks) are furnished. Students supply the rest.
JOGGING	Two weeks before you report for drills, it is advised you begin to run (on the grass or a soft surface)—we get pulled muscles that might be avoided with a little "preliminary" conditioning. Stretch out before you jog.
LYRES	Must be furnished by the bandsmen for their personal instruments. If you have an odd fitting (or unusual clamp) lyre—be sure you have a spare. Lyres will be furnished for some school-owned instruments.
MEALS (on campus students only)	If fees are paid, you may purchase your USU ID card at the USU Card Office, Room 212 of the Taggart University Center. At that time, a variety of debit-card plans will be available for use: Aggie Marketplace & the Hub Food Court in the Taggart Center, Quick Stop, and Quad-Side Cafe in the Merrill Library. Follow literature from your residence halls for specific meal information. DINING SCHEDULE DURING CAMP (Aggie Marketplace): 11:00 AM-1:30 PM (Hub Food Court): 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (Quick Stop): 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (Quad-Side Cafe): 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
	We furnish: Hat-coat-trousers-suspenders-raincoat You furnish: White shoes (either vinyl or leather; tennis shoes will NOT suffice) and white socks. If you need shoes, complete and return a shoe order form with enclosed check by the requested date. White gloves (If you need gloves, they may be purchased upon arrival to Camp) Band shirt (to be worn under uniform for uniform; they will be ordered at registration on August 20-21, arriving for the first game)