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By Andrew Rice, July 23, 2010 11:32 am

Subject: Precamp reminders

It’s that time of year!!!
The staff is very excited to start precamp and get to work on this years show. Here’s a quick reminder of the times for next week:

Monday through Friday, July 26-30

7:30 am – squad leaders report
8:30 am – ALL OTHER MEMBERS REPORT (***this is a change from years past***)

If you still have any forms to turn in prior to band camp, they are due during precamp. Forms are available at: http://dublinmusic.org/coffmannews/?p=412

***Music Evaluations have been changed this year as well***

• Seniors and Juniors will be on TUESDAY
• Sophomores and Freshmen will be on WEDNESDAY

SHOES
JET Music will be at the school on Wednesday of precamp to take shoe orders. *All new members will need to order shoes, as well as any returning member who’s shoes are not in excellent condition.* Please have your student bring a check made out to “JET Music” for the following amount:

Winds/Percussion – $32.50
Color Guard – $29.50

PICTURES
Picture Day is Thursday of precamp. ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR SUMMER UNIFORM WITH THEM FOR PICTURES. If you were not in town for the 4th of July parade and have not purchased the summer uniform yet, please do so at:

Embroidery Design Group
2564 Billingsley Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614)798-8152

SQUAD LEADER OUTING
A reminder that Squad Leaders need to meet in the band room at 7:45 AM THIS SATURDAY, July 24th. Permission forms must be filled out, complete with parent signature. Make sure to bring a sack lunch with a drink that can be thrown away after you eat.

-Andrew Rice

rice_andrew@dublinschools.net

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By admin,

Dear Dublin Coffman High School Marching Band Families,

Hope you are enjoying your summer!  Pre Band camp begins next week so we wanted to share a few reminders with you.

Please remember that all camp forms are due on Monday, July 26th.  If you have misplaced your forms they are available on the Coffman Music News website:  dublinmusic.org/coffmannews/?p=412

Several of the forms must be notarized. Most banks provide this service to their customers  as a courtesy.

The New Parent meeting will be held in the band room Monday evening, July 26th at 7:00PM.  This meeting is especially helpful to parents of incoming Band and  Color Guard members.

If you participated in Kroger or Scrip fund raising and would like to know your fund amounts, you may contact Terri Bailey at terri.k.bailey@gmail.com

Registration at Camp Bountiful will begin at 1:00PM.  The students will have their first scheduled rehearsal at 3:00PM.  Please arrive so that you will have time to process through registration and move your child’s gear into their cabin without them feeling rushed to get to rehearsal.  Our first meal at camp will be dinner at 5:00PM.  It is a good idea to allow time to stop for lunch as you drive down to camp.  It usually takes an hour and 15 minutes to an hour and a half to drive to camp.

Attached you will find valuable information regarding the Band Camp Registration process, a message from the Dublin Music Boosters Executive Board regarding the 3 2 1 volunteer plan, and the concession schedule.  Please read through the provided information so that you are prepared and can process through registration as quickly as possible.  We realize there is an incredible amount of information to take in regarding the workings of this program.  We are happy to explain and help you understand.  Please realize that repeating the information to almost 200 families will take a great deal of time.   We know you are eager to settle your child at camp and enjoy your week.  : )  Please help us make the registration process as efficient as possible by reading the attachments provided.

Please note that several personal checks may be needed-one to pay the balance of camp fees,  one to purchase the band video, one to purchase this year’s t shirt, and one to purchase a yard sign.

Also, no pets are allowed at Camp Bountiful.

Don’t forget your calendar.

We appreciate your help in getting the week off to a terrific start!

Thank you,

Kathie Torrico and Jane Ludwig

DCHSMB Band Camp Co Chairs

Useful Items:

• Coffman Volunteer Opportunities 2010 – 2011
• Dublin Music Boosters – Concession Stand Sign-Up for Coffman Stadium
• Information on 3-2-1 Volunteer Plan

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By admin, July 18, 2010 11:16 am

The Coffman Video crew will begin taking orders for the 2010 Coffman Band Video on August 1, 2010 during Band Camp Registration. The finished DVD will be available following the season. Please bring the completed form with your check payable to “Dublin Music Boosters” to Band Camp registration. We will send a confirmation email to each person who places an order.

Your Name: _____________________________________ Student’s Name:___________________________

Student’s Year in School (Circle One): Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Your Telephone Number:____________________ Your email:______________________________

Your Address:____________________________________________________Zip _________

Following Band Camp, you can mail the completed form with your attached check to:
Tim Rhodus
4440 Hayden Falls Dr
Columbus, OH 43221

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By dcflags, July 17, 2010 1:46 pm

Color Guard Pre-Camp Update

The week of pre-camp beginning July 26th-30th Color Guard will follow the same schedule as DCHS marching band, Marching Band Schedule, but will have an hour lunch break from 12:30-1:30 daily.  Color Guard practice will resume after lunch break from 1:30-3:00.  If all goes well, Color Guard will not have practice after rehearsal on Friday the 30th.

Good Luck Guard!

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By dcflags, June 28, 2010 11:48 pm

4TH Of July Color Guard  Rehearsal Schedule & Uniform Information

Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesday, June 30th – 5:30-9:00 PM
Thursday, July 1st – 5:30-9:00 PM
Friday, July 2nd – 12:00-4:00 PM

*The Color Guard will be receiving additional instruction during the above times from a guest instructor known as one of the best technicians in the region*

Summer Uniform

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PURCHASE YOUR SUMMER UNIFORM ITEMS PRIOR TO JULY 2nd! Summer uniform white athletic tennis skorts can be found at any sporting goods store.  DCMB summer uniform shirts are available at:

Embroidery Design Group

2564 Billingsley Road

Columbus, Ohio 43235

Phone: 614/798-8152

Hours are Monday, Tues, Thurs: 8am-7pm. Weds and Fri: 8am-5pm. Saturday by appointment only.

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By dcflags, June 24, 2010 8:00 pm

CAROLINA CROWN CLINIC
This Sunday, June 27th, will be the much anticipated clinic with the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, from 2-5 PM at Coffman HS. Here are a few informational items/reminders:

- SQUAD LEADER APPLICANTS: meet in the band room at 1:15 to pick up your ticket for the clinic from Mr. Rice.

- COLOR GUARD: you will need to bring your practice flag

*ALL MARCHING BAND STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!* This clinic is NOT just for squad leader candidates – all other marching band students may purchase a ticket at the gate for $5. Price of ticket includes t-shirt, lanyard, and book.

THIS IS GOING TO BE AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! You are going to spend 3 hours hanging out with one of the best marching music ensembles in the WORLD!

FOURTH OF JULY REHEARSALS (*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY*)
The 4th of July Parade rehearsals are as follows (please make note of the color guard time changes)

Wednesday, June 30th – 6:30-9:00 PM (Color Guard report at 5:30)
Thursday, July 1st – 6:30-9:00 PM (Color Guard report at 5:30)
Friday, July 2nd – 1:30-4:00 PM (Color Guard report at 12:00)

*The Color Guard will be receiving additional instruction during the above times from a guest instructor known as one of the best technicians in the region*

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PURCHASE YOUR SUMMER UNIFORM ITEMS PRIOR TO JULY 2nd!

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By admin, June 23, 2010 11:38 am

DCHS Marching Band Summer Schedule – 2010

Rehearsal Info:

• All after school rehearsals for full band beginning Sept. 14th will be on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 till 5:30 p.m.
• Sectionals will be Mondays for Brass and Woodwinds, On-Field Percussion and Flags.
• Sectionals will be Wednesdays for the Pit Percussion.
• Marching fundamentals and evaluations are conducted at the “spring training” and the week prior to camp.
• Assignment to a regular or shared* position is made during pre-camp and is based upon prior evaluations.
• Attendance is required at all rehearsals in order to maintain a regular position.
• The band performs at all football games beginning Friday, Aug. 27th and at selected contests and parades during the fall season which are scheduled on Saturdays. The band also participates in the St. Patrick’s Day (March) and Memorial Day (May) parades.

Please Note: During the summer schedule, all rehearsals end at the scheduled time and students are dismissed accordingly due to parents’ work schedules. However during the school year, all rehearsals end at the scheduled time and then the students and directors make their announcements. It is advised that parents do not pick up their students before 5:45 p.m. after a listed after-school rehearsal. Some days there are no announcements and some days there are 15 minutes of announcements.

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By admin,

DCHS BAND CAMP 2010
August 1 – 7

Please return the following to your band director:

1. The Camp Deposit Form with a check or money order; NO CASH will be accepted. Camp Deposit of $50.00 is Due BY April 7, 2010. Payable to: Dublin Music Boosters, Treasurer. The total camp fee is $235.00. The total camp fee may be paid at this time, or the balance is due upon registration at camp on Aug. 1, 2010.Please see attached document that references fund raising for band camp. Monies raised by this fundraiser cannot count towards the initial $50 deposit due to timing of the fundraiser and monies needed for camp expenses. Refunds will only be given if a written explanation of why a student cannot attend is received by April 29th
2. The Health & OHSAA Physical Forms: DUE MONDAY, JULY 26th. See attached check list. Any camper that fails to have approved health and physical forms on file will not be permitted to stay at camp. Camp Address:

Camp Bountiful
4861 Limerick Road,
Jackson, Ohio 45640.
Phone No. (740) 988-2203
Emergency Phone No. (740) 988-2373

• Student Information Packet
• Student Packing Instructions
• Medical Forms Checklist
• Ohio High School Athletic Association Physical
• District-Sponsored Overnight Trips Medical Permission Form
• Request for Student to Carry and Administer Own Prescription Medication by Inhaler
• Request for Student Possession and Use of an Epinephrine Autoinjector
• Responsibility Contract for Overnight Trips
  
• Driving Directions – View Map

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By Andrew Rice, May 27, 2010 10:11 am

Report time for the Memorial Day parade is 8:30 AM on Monday, May 31st at Coffman.

Dress is SUMMER UNIFORM. If you don’t have white tennis shoes, please wear your white marching band uniform shoes.

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By admin, May 24, 2010 1:30 pm

SPRING MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL
Next Wednesday, May 26th, from 6:30-8:30 PM, will be our FIRST REHEARSAL of the 2010-2011 DCHS Marching Band! This is always an exciting evening where we go through school songs with the incoming freshman, announce the competition show, and introduce the new field commanders. We look forward to kicking off the new season!

MASS PHYSICALS
Mass Physicals will be held at Coffman High School Tuesday, May 25th. The schedule is as follows:

Boys: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Girls: 7:30 – 9:00 PM

The cost is $10 per student. The OHSAA Preparticipation Physical Examination Form (in the band camp packet) may be completed at this time. DO NOT LEAVE THIS FORM WITH THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. If you also play a school sport that requires this form, please make two copies and leave one with the Athletic Department. If you might need a copy of the physical for a work permit later in the year, please also make two copies – one for the band, and one for your own records.

For more information regarding mass physicals, please contact the Coffman Athletic Department at 764-5908.

EMERALD CITY ARTISTRY IN MOTION DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS SHOW
The Emerald City Artistry In Motion Drum and Bugle Corps show is JULY 7th at Dublin Coffman High School. This years show will feature 8 corps, 4 of which were DCI World Class Championship finalists last season. One of them – the Blue Stars, from LaCrosse, Wisconsin – will have Coffman graduate Ga-Yiu Lee in their trumpet section! It will be an amazing night of music and marching that you will NOT want to miss!

The show is offering a $5 per ticket discount for groups of 20 or more. What better way to enjoy this evening of marching and music than with a group of fellow Coffman marching band members and families?

If you are interested in purchasing these tickets, which are in the “Preferred Seating” area (tickets normally $22 – discount price is $17), please complete the bottom portion of the attached sheet and return it with a check for the total amount due, made out to DUBLIN MUSIC BOOSTERS by Thursday, May 27th. Students will be able to pick up the tickets at the 4th of July parade rehearsals. Download ticket form

We hope you can attend this world class musical experience!