AUGUST SCHEDULE
- If you are new to our band this year, go to the New Member Information tab above to sign up for Remind and email alerts.
- Download the Back to Band Workout and start getting into peak condition! (Goal: do workout #1 outside three times a week.)
- Sports physicals: You will need a sports physical before August 17 - see below.
- Read the Rehearsal Guidelines section below.
- Pregame and halftime music are available to download on the "Music" tab above. Check your messages for the password.
- Band camp is scheduled for Monday through Friday, August 17-21. Practice sessions will be 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Percussion is on the schedule; other sections will be assigned a practice session depending on the current guidelines at that time. In order to reduce confusion caused by multiple updates, the schedule will be posted on August 10.
- Seniors will participate in the athletic department picture day on August 28. Click the event on the calendar for instructions on how to get and return your uniform.
| back_to_band_conditioning.pdf |
PHYSICAL EXAM CLARIFICATION
(This information applies to all Band and Guard members)
** NEW FOR 2020 ** Per the WV State Legislature, students participating in band are required to have a physical exam form on file.
- You will not be allowed to participate in camp without a physical.
- It must be dated after June 1, 2020 - exams from last year's sports seasons DO NOT fulfill the requirement. (If you played a Winter or Spring sport last year, you still have to get a physical for band this fall.)
- Download the form, complete pages 1-2, and present the completed form no later than the first day of camp. PHYSICALS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT MARTINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 BEGINNING AT 4:00 P.M. You may get your physical from your own doctor, a walk-in clinic, or at school physical day.
- Going forward, we will use the same information system as the athletic department. Go to the SMHS school home page, scroll down to the Family ID link, and enter your information. This is where you will give your child permission to participate and keep your emergency information on file.
| student_physical_form_2020.pdf |
REHEARSAL GUIDELINES
WHAT TO BRING:
- Your own water bottle - don't share!
- Your instrument, lyre, and flip folder.
- Dress like gym class, including athletic shoes with socks. Plan to be outside.
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Percussion - bring your own pair of sticks.
- Go to the back of the school to the Band room door (across from the practice field). Check in as soon as you arrive. You will be required to answer screening questions. If you have had a fever or cold symptoms within 24 hours, stay home from rehearsal and contact your health care provider.
- After checking in, go straight to the sink and wash your hands for 20 seconds.
- You are ALLOWED to wear a mask whenever you want. You are REQUIRED to wear it inside and when 6 feet of social distance is impossible. [Example: We will be practicing outside and I will stay more than 6 feet away, so I will have my mask down so you can understand my directions. If I need to come closer to explain something, I will put it up.]
- After practice, take a shower and wash your clothes.
CHECK THE CALENDAR!
Blue letters are live links. Click them to open for more information. Dates are provided as far in advance as possible.
Report times: The time listed is the beginning of the activity, whether it is the first note of music warmups, stretching, or loading equipment. All instrument maintenance, dressing, hair/makeup, and any other personal needs must be completed ahead of time so you can be ready to start the activity by the listed calendar time.
Ending/pickup times: Ending times are estimated where possible. Every event is subject to time changes out of the band's control. Parents are requested to be at the school to pick students up by the listed pickup time. If there is a significant change to the schedule while the band is traveling, an updated pickup time will be sent out on Remind.
Times will be updated on this calendar as we receive information from event planners. Please check this page regularly.
Report times: The time listed is the beginning of the activity, whether it is the first note of music warmups, stretching, or loading equipment. All instrument maintenance, dressing, hair/makeup, and any other personal needs must be completed ahead of time so you can be ready to start the activity by the listed calendar time.
Ending/pickup times: Ending times are estimated where possible. Every event is subject to time changes out of the band's control. Parents are requested to be at the school to pick students up by the listed pickup time. If there is a significant change to the schedule while the band is traveling, an updated pickup time will be sent out on Remind.
Times will be updated on this calendar as we receive information from event planners. Please check this page regularly.