Percussion Students

What to expect for Percussion Students

Below you will find information on the following:

Home Football Games
Competitions
Pep Band Games (Football)
Festivals
Band Camp
Percussion Camp
Official Steele Canyon Performance Attire

1. Home Football Game

Drumline escorts Varsity team to field at 6 P.M.- 6:10 P.m.
Students will have free time from the time school gets out at 2:40 until 5:45 to eat dinner and do school work.
Arrive at 5:45 PM and change into uniform. (gloves, shoes, BLACK socks, no plumes until halftime).
Pit students begin to bring instruments down to the field.
Be ready with instrument in quad by 6:20 PM.
Band warm up, drumline separate warm up.
Line up at 6:45 and march down to the stadium.
National Anthem played before game. Approx. 7:00 PM
March into stands for pep tunes.
No eating or drinking (other than water) during the game.
Perform field show at halftime.
Pit returns instruments to the field.
Play for the rest of the game.
4th quarter recycling team (changes each game) returns to room to change out of uniform and into recycling gear. Team returns down to the field to collect recycling at the end of the game.
At end of game, march back to room.
Students change out of uniform and clean up room. Students must check with section leaders before they are able to leave.
Students should be ready to be picked up around 9:30 P.M.

2. Competitions

Call Time Sheets will be posted on the website A.S.A.P. at least by one week prior to the event
Students will arrive to the school with band shoes, polo shirts, basketball shorts, black socks, and a white shirt.
Students will help transporting equipment to the trailer. Equipment leaders will direct students what needs to be done.
Before students load the bus they need to make sure they have their instrument, shoes, and hat with them. Multiple reminders will be said in order to insure everyone will remember what they need to bring!
On the bus ride we expect maturity and common sense.
Once we arrive at the site students will unload the trailer and change into uniforms. This is where the performance starts. It is really important that Steele Canyon High School has a good reputation when visiting and competing at other schools. Again, maturity and common sense is important.
Stretching, warming up, and getting into performance mode is our top priority.
Performance time! *Alternates, this is the one instance where you will not be performing on the sideline unless we have an absence. The director will let you know if this is the case ahead of time*
Once the performance is completed you will change out of uniforms. And put on your “B” uniform, which is a polo shirt and or band jacket.
As a group we will move into the stands where we will watch other bands perform and wait for the award ceremony.
You are allowed to visit the concession stands and purchase food, or bring your own food. All students must be in a group of 2 or more and must check with the parent chaperones ahead of time.
After the awards ceremony we will meet at the busses, take roll, and head home.
As soon as we turn onto the 94 freeway, you will be asked to call home to remind your parents to pick you up. Keep in mind… we need to unload the trailer and keep the band room clean, but at the same time, the staff and chaperone parents do not want to have to wait on you to get picked up. Please be in constant communication with your parents!

3. Pep Band Games (Football)

4. Festivals

Pep band games are optional, not mandatory. Keep in mind that whoever volunteers for the most optional activities will be rewarded in various ways.
This is a school event, however, transportation is not provided. The band president will be responsible for keeping track of students that are attending and can assist with carpools.
Students must be responsible for their own instruments. The band room will not be open before the game to pick up instruments, so after school, they need to plan accordingly. This applies to percussion as well.
Arrive at away game in polo shirts, and wait at the entrance of the visitor’s side of the stadium.
Once roll has been taken we enter as a group and set up where host school would like us.
Pay attention to your student leadership as they will be the ones who understand when and what is appropriate to play.
Remember, we are there for the football team… not to start any band wars. Be respectful at all times! Cheer for the other band if the school has one during their half-time show. You might want to bring money for food or bring something for dinner.
Always travel in groups of 2-3 when visiting the snack shop or the bathroom.
When the football game ends, students must be picked up by their parents, or with their carpool from the visitor’s side. Check in with president before you leave. (ride must be present before we give you the okay to leave)

Arrive at call time in concert attire. Please check the handbook or ask leadership if you have any questions about the dress code for performances.
Make sure you have everything you need to perform: music, instrument, etc.
Arrive and wait for warm up time with group.
Play pieces for audience and judges. After each piece there will be time to wait to allow judges to write down comments about performance.
After performance you will be ushered into either a follow up clinic with one of the judges, or a sight reading session. You are expected to be on your very best behavior while other people are working with you.
After session is over, load the busses and go home.
As soon as we turn onto the 94 freeway, you will be asked to call home to remind your parents to pick you up. Keep in mind… we need to unload the trailer and keep the band room clean, but at the same time, the staff and chaperone parents do not want to have to wait on you to get picked up. Please be in constant communication with your parents!

5. Band Camp for Percussion Students

Band camp is mandatory for all percussion students. It takes place a week or so before school officially begins. Aside from learning marching and music it’s an opportunity to meet new band members and get reacquainted with old ones.

Where:
SCHS Band Room / Marching (Football) Field

Food & Drink:
Bring water! Bottles of water, sports drinks, thermos or hydration packs are a very good idea! Lunch and dinner are provided for $5 each meal. Students can bring their own food if they so choose. Meals will be published the week prior for ordering

Dress:

Casual – shorts and white t-shirts
Athletic shoes and socks. NO SANDALS OR BARE FEET!

What to Bring:

Sunscreen, very important
Sunglasses
Hat
Practice pad and sticks
Thin cushioned skin tape
Small band-aids
Sweatshirt – for evening session if it cools off
Your smiles, willingness to learn and great attitude

Getting There:
Please let your section leader know if you are having problems with getting a ride to rehearsals. We can help you figure it out, but only if you let us know ahead of time!

6. Percussion Camp

Percussion camp is mandatory for all percussion students. It takes place two weeks before school starts; one week before band camp. Aside from learning all the fundamentals needed in order to be a percussionist at Steele Canyon, it will be an exciting opportunity to spend a week with just those in the percussion section.

Casual – shorts and white t-shirts
Athletic shoes and socks. NO SANDALS OR BARE FEET!

What to Bring:

Sunscreen, very important
Sunglasses
Hat
Practice pad and sticks
Thin cushioned skin tape
Small band-aids
Sweatshirt – for evening session if it cools off
Your smiles, willingness to learn and great attitude

Getting There:
Please let your section leader know if you are having problems with getting a ride to rehearsals. We can help you figure it out, but only if you let us know ahead of time!

7. Official Steele Canyon Performance Attire

All students have the option of using school provided attire or may purchase their own.
*Items marked with an asterisk are provided to the student by Steele Regiment
Please contact members of leadership if you have any individual questions. Dress rehearsals will be conducted in dress to approve of concert dress. Students will not be allowed on stage without the appropriate attire.

All Bands – Regiment Casual Uniforms – Used for casual performances

Steele Regiment Polo Shirt
Black Pants
Black Socks
Black Shoes
If a jacket or sweatshirt is worn, it must be a SR team jacket, or SCHS jacket
(Travel or Pep Band Uniform is Polo Only)

Marching Band Performance Uniform

Jacket, Pants, and Shako*
Marching Shoes
Gloves (not required for students in pit or percussion)
Black Socks (must come up past the ankle)

Concert Attire – Concert Band

Option #1 (typically for boys)
Tuxedos (Black Jackets, Pants, White Shirt, Bow Tie) Some school jackets are available
Black Socks
Black Shoes

Girls #2 (typically for girls)
Black Blouse (Shoulders must be covered)
Black Pants or long skirt (Knees must be covered)
Black Shoes (Toes must be covered)

Please pick the option you identify with for attire.