Getting Started in Marching Band & Color Guard
Welcome to the Raider Band Family!
We remember how awesome and overwhelming the first few weeks of band can be, so we’ve created this webpage to help you. The best thing you can do is stay informed.
So make sure you:
People you need to know and how to contact them:
Band Directors
Dean Barrow, Director of Bands
850.687.1998
[email protected]
Band Boosters
Remind Group Texting
One of our primary means of communicating with members and parents alike is the Remind group texting service. It allows for one way, short messages and reminders. We find it easier than emails because it allows us to reach more people, almost instantly. The service doesn't allow for you to text back so, if you have questions about a text, you'll have to either call, text or email Mr. Barrow directly.
CHARMS
As students register for Band or Color Guard, their information is entered into an online program, www.charmsoffice.com, which students and parents can use to check-on the student’s band account, letter points, band calendar, handbook, etc. Directors and Booster officers also use this program to send group emails to parents and students.
The code for Navarre students is navarreraiders and the ID number is the one issued to students by the SRSD. It's their 57# and can be found at the top of report cards.
If you would like to self register now, you can. It would be a big help to us. Please make sure that you mark your student as an 8th. grader. When we close out this school year, it will automatically promote them.
The link for self registration is here. Make sure you fill out the forms as completely as possible. Thank You!
Adopt-A-Rookie-Program
AARP was designed to match rookie parents with a veteran contact in the band who will share tips, explain marching season requirements and answer questions.
If you have any questions or have not heard from your adopter shortly after Movement Camp, please contact Joline Perez [email protected]
Important Dates
To assist you in making summer vacation plans, and to get a start on your summer calendar, below are the dates we know of so far. We try to set a schedule and stick with it throughout the year but situations do arise where we have to change a practice or performance. Please watch for Remind text and emails alerting you to the changes.
June 2nd
June 8th - 12th
June 13th
June 15th - 18th
Uniform Day
Parents and Students are required to attend this event. It is a wonderful time to meet other parents, ask questions, pay for Feed the Raider, join the booster club, order a letter jacket, get fitted for marching shoes and purchase spirit items and show shirts. Students will practice most of the day but will be released from practice at their assigned time for uniform fitting. Summer uniforms cost approximately $110 (first year only).Your Fair Share Fee will be due on this day. Schedule for the day, and Fair Share amount will be announced soon.
Fair Share Fee
Each Raider Band student is assessed a dollar amount. This shared expense is determined by the budgeted needs of the band for that year with regard to the number of band members. This assessment is called the fair share. It will be due on Uniform Day, August 9, 2014. The amount of next year’s fair share will be announced soon.
Summer Camp Clothes
At the beginning of summer band, students should wear light colored t-shirts and light weight shorts (no denim).
After marching auditions are held, each student will be assigned a “dot number.” These dot numbers need to be painted on white t-shirts.
Each section of the band has an assigned color for their athletic shorts:
For practice, athletic shoes with good arch support and comfortable socks are a MUST! They do not need to be new.
Unless you want to do laundry more than once a day, purchase at least 4 shirts, shorts and socks.
Half gallon to gallon water jugs are a MUST! They will consume lots of water. Sunscreen is also necessary and students may wear sunglasses and/or hats if they so choose. Cotton practice gloves will be distributed on Uniform Day.
Copies of the show will be given to each student and individual pages must be put into sheet protectors. You’ll need approximately 100 sheet protectors.
Later on in the season, the Band Director will ask students to wear marching shoes and socks so that they can get used to marching in them.
Here are some tips to help your student prepare for Summer Band Camp:
Eat a good breakfast! No sugary drinks, fatty foods, sodas or dairy products.
Drink A LOT before camp even starts.“Today’s dehydration was caused by yesterday’s lack of hydration.”
Start to run/walk outside before camp starts.
Fruit Stand
Booster volunteers run this program every day during the sessions of Summer Band Camp.
Various fruits, cups of ice water and Gatorade are prepared for the students.
The Fruit Stand also provides basic First Aid supplies such as Tylenol, Pepto Bismal, ice packs, bandages, etc….
Volunteering at the Fruit Stand is a great way to get to know other parents and the kids themselves.
Marching Season Tips
Arrive 10 minutes early
Pit arrives 15 minutes early and takes about 30 minutes after practice to load up
Carpools are available
Schedule appointments around band, as 1 absence affects the whole ensemble
For unavoidable absences, notify section leader by phone or text and one of the directors by email ASAP
Always read CHARMS emails as schedule might change for holidays, Thursday football games, etc.
Game Day Schedule
Before School - Make sure you have everything you need that day.
This is a typical home game schedule:
3:21pm - School is out
3:45pm - 4:45pm - Run Thru at the stadium and set equipment for the game.
4:45pm - 6:00pm - Down time, fill water bottles and dinner (See "Feed the Raiders")
6:00pm - 6:15pm - Uniform Inspection in the Memorial Garden
6:15pm - 6:40pm - Sectional Warm-Ups
6:45pm - 7:00pm - Ensemble Warm-Up in the Memorial Garden or Band Hall
10:00pm - 11:00pm - Game over, return to band hall. Students are released when all equipment is put away, uniforms are hung up and the band hall is ready for classes on Monday.
Note, we try to keep an eye on the game clock and estimate when the game will be over. Usually, about half way through the 4th quarter, a message will be sent via Remind that the students will be released in about a half hour. If you do not attend the game, we request that you keep your phone near. Also, we expect students to picked up promptly following their release. It normally takes no longer than 20 minutes following the game for students to be released.
Band Handbook
The directors have provided a band handbook which contains information with which all students and parents should be acquainted. You can find the handbook here or it can be accessed by going to www.charmsoffice.com. After entering the Navarre code (navarreraiders) and the student’s ID number, the handbook can be found under the handouts tab.
FAQ’s
Find answers to the most frequently-asked questions here.
Band Booster Club
Plain and simple – the band booster club supports the band and its directors! We raise money through membership dues and fundraisers, sell spirit wear, , get information to all members via the CHARMS group and we organize all the volunteers. We Feed (and feed and feed!) and Water the Raiders, form the pit crew, assist with uniforms and so much more. To continue to be successful, we need you to join and we’d love to have you join us in volunteering! Meeting schedules will be emailed to you and membership forms will be handled at Uniform Day. Plan on attending the first band parent meeting at the beginning of the year – it’s always an informative one!
Water the Raiders
Band members get very THIRSTY!! To help with this, we request that a quart-sized red, igloo Water Bottle is provided to every band student. The ‘Water the Raiders’ program consists of volunteers who fill these water bottles before football games. These volunteers show up before school is out on Fridays, set up tables and fill igloos with ice water. Before Inspection, every band member arrives at the tables to fill their bottle. At out of town competitions, this group loads cases of water bottles on the buses.
Feed the Raiders
This is a program organized to feed students since they DO NOT go home on game days. For about $6-7 per meal, students will have food delivered to the school. Choices from a select menu are made and paid for on Uniform Day. This allows the student to eat before the games and makes your afternoons a lot less insane!!! We are currently working to finalize the menu and, as soon as it it complete, it will be posted. Students are not required to take part in "Feed the Raiders". Those who opt out will need to bring a pre-game meal from home.
Carpools
A booster volunteer will collect names of folks interested in carpooling to home after rehearsals. Students will be sorted by neighborhood so you can contact someone who lives near you to work out a carpool. Unless you’ve got lots of free time, a carpool is a must!
Move the Raiders
This is how we transport all of our large instruments and props. We use a 24'-26' van and trailer. We are always in need of drivers who are available and are willing to drive. Also, if you are handy with maintenance, our trailers need you!
Welcome to the Raider Band Family!
We remember how awesome and overwhelming the first few weeks of band can be, so we’ve created this webpage to help you. The best thing you can do is stay informed.
So make sure you:
- Read this webpage.
- Make sure your Charms information is complete so that you can receive group emails.
- Sign up for the Remind group texting service.
- Sign up for CHARMS and check the calendar often. (it can even be synced to your smart phone)
- Make www.theraiderband.com a favorite.
- Use your adopter!
- Attend band parent meetings.
- Sign our parent volunteer form here. It is due by July 16th., from every member of the band.
People you need to know and how to contact them:
Band Directors
Dean Barrow, Director of Bands
850.687.1998
[email protected]
Band Boosters
Remind Group Texting
One of our primary means of communicating with members and parents alike is the Remind group texting service. It allows for one way, short messages and reminders. We find it easier than emails because it allows us to reach more people, almost instantly. The service doesn't allow for you to text back so, if you have questions about a text, you'll have to either call, text or email Mr. Barrow directly.
CHARMS
As students register for Band or Color Guard, their information is entered into an online program, www.charmsoffice.com, which students and parents can use to check-on the student’s band account, letter points, band calendar, handbook, etc. Directors and Booster officers also use this program to send group emails to parents and students.
The code for Navarre students is navarreraiders and the ID number is the one issued to students by the SRSD. It's their 57# and can be found at the top of report cards.
If you would like to self register now, you can. It would be a big help to us. Please make sure that you mark your student as an 8th. grader. When we close out this school year, it will automatically promote them.
The link for self registration is here. Make sure you fill out the forms as completely as possible. Thank You!
Adopt-A-Rookie-Program
AARP was designed to match rookie parents with a veteran contact in the band who will share tips, explain marching season requirements and answer questions.
If you have any questions or have not heard from your adopter shortly after Movement Camp, please contact Joline Perez [email protected]
Important Dates
To assist you in making summer vacation plans, and to get a start on your summer calendar, below are the dates we know of so far. We try to set a schedule and stick with it throughout the year but situations do arise where we have to change a practice or performance. Please watch for Remind text and emails alerting you to the changes.
June 2nd
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm - New Member and New Parent Meeting: Designed to help the new member and parent/guardian get a good start in the Navarre Raider Band Program. We will cover attendance expectations, financial responsibilities and introduce important points of contact within our organization. We request that you make every effort to attend the meeting as it it is very important however, we understand summer travel commitments. If you cannot attend, please email Mr. Barrow and let him know so that we save your spot in the show. At this time of year, it is important that all parties communicate. If we don't hear from a student when they are absent and can't get in touch with them, a parent or guardian, we assume that they have decided to not join the band. If a there is a new student without a spot in the show, the new student will be put in the assumed vacated spot.
June 8th - 12th
- 9am - 5pm Percussion Camp - Required for all percussion members
June 13th
- Percussion Fundraiser - Latin Festival at FWB Landing. This is a Percussion (both battery and front ensemble) fundraiser.
June 15th - 18th
- Daily 9am - 5pm Movement Camp - Required for all new band members. (Horns, Percussion and Guard)
- Tuesday, June 16th - Band Fair Share first payment due. This is a $50.00, non-refundable initial payment of this year's band dues. This payment holds the student's spot in the half time show. This year's band "Fair Share" amount is $475.00. Payment plans, discounts and fundraisers are available.
Uniform Day
Parents and Students are required to attend this event. It is a wonderful time to meet other parents, ask questions, pay for Feed the Raider, join the booster club, order a letter jacket, get fitted for marching shoes and purchase spirit items and show shirts. Students will practice most of the day but will be released from practice at their assigned time for uniform fitting. Summer uniforms cost approximately $110 (first year only).Your Fair Share Fee will be due on this day. Schedule for the day, and Fair Share amount will be announced soon.
Fair Share Fee
Each Raider Band student is assessed a dollar amount. This shared expense is determined by the budgeted needs of the band for that year with regard to the number of band members. This assessment is called the fair share. It will be due on Uniform Day, August 9, 2014. The amount of next year’s fair share will be announced soon.
Summer Camp Clothes
At the beginning of summer band, students should wear light colored t-shirts and light weight shorts (no denim).
After marching auditions are held, each student will be assigned a “dot number.” These dot numbers need to be painted on white t-shirts.
Each section of the band has an assigned color for their athletic shorts:
- Flute = red
- Clarinet = blue
- Sax = green
- Trumpet = red
- Mello = green
- Baritone = blue
- Tuba = black
- Percussion = black
For practice, athletic shoes with good arch support and comfortable socks are a MUST! They do not need to be new.
Unless you want to do laundry more than once a day, purchase at least 4 shirts, shorts and socks.
Half gallon to gallon water jugs are a MUST! They will consume lots of water. Sunscreen is also necessary and students may wear sunglasses and/or hats if they so choose. Cotton practice gloves will be distributed on Uniform Day.
Copies of the show will be given to each student and individual pages must be put into sheet protectors. You’ll need approximately 100 sheet protectors.
Later on in the season, the Band Director will ask students to wear marching shoes and socks so that they can get used to marching in them.
Here are some tips to help your student prepare for Summer Band Camp:
Eat a good breakfast! No sugary drinks, fatty foods, sodas or dairy products.
Drink A LOT before camp even starts.“Today’s dehydration was caused by yesterday’s lack of hydration.”
Start to run/walk outside before camp starts.
Fruit Stand
Booster volunteers run this program every day during the sessions of Summer Band Camp.
Various fruits, cups of ice water and Gatorade are prepared for the students.
The Fruit Stand also provides basic First Aid supplies such as Tylenol, Pepto Bismal, ice packs, bandages, etc….
Volunteering at the Fruit Stand is a great way to get to know other parents and the kids themselves.
Marching Season Tips
Arrive 10 minutes early
Pit arrives 15 minutes early and takes about 30 minutes after practice to load up
Carpools are available
Schedule appointments around band, as 1 absence affects the whole ensemble
For unavoidable absences, notify section leader by phone or text and one of the directors by email ASAP
Always read CHARMS emails as schedule might change for holidays, Thursday football games, etc.
Game Day Schedule
Before School - Make sure you have everything you need that day.
- Practice Uniform
- Band Uniform
- Black Socks
- Marching Shoes
- T-shirt, Music
- Lyre
- Flip Folder
- Sack lunch if you didn't sign up for "Feed the Raiders"
This is a typical home game schedule:
3:21pm - School is out
3:45pm - 4:45pm - Run Thru at the stadium and set equipment for the game.
4:45pm - 6:00pm - Down time, fill water bottles and dinner (See "Feed the Raiders")
6:00pm - 6:15pm - Uniform Inspection in the Memorial Garden
6:15pm - 6:40pm - Sectional Warm-Ups
6:45pm - 7:00pm - Ensemble Warm-Up in the Memorial Garden or Band Hall
10:00pm - 11:00pm - Game over, return to band hall. Students are released when all equipment is put away, uniforms are hung up and the band hall is ready for classes on Monday.
Note, we try to keep an eye on the game clock and estimate when the game will be over. Usually, about half way through the 4th quarter, a message will be sent via Remind that the students will be released in about a half hour. If you do not attend the game, we request that you keep your phone near. Also, we expect students to picked up promptly following their release. It normally takes no longer than 20 minutes following the game for students to be released.
Band Handbook
The directors have provided a band handbook which contains information with which all students and parents should be acquainted. You can find the handbook here or it can be accessed by going to www.charmsoffice.com. After entering the Navarre code (navarreraiders) and the student’s ID number, the handbook can be found under the handouts tab.
FAQ’s
Find answers to the most frequently-asked questions here.
Band Booster Club
Plain and simple – the band booster club supports the band and its directors! We raise money through membership dues and fundraisers, sell spirit wear, , get information to all members via the CHARMS group and we organize all the volunteers. We Feed (and feed and feed!) and Water the Raiders, form the pit crew, assist with uniforms and so much more. To continue to be successful, we need you to join and we’d love to have you join us in volunteering! Meeting schedules will be emailed to you and membership forms will be handled at Uniform Day. Plan on attending the first band parent meeting at the beginning of the year – it’s always an informative one!
Water the Raiders
Band members get very THIRSTY!! To help with this, we request that a quart-sized red, igloo Water Bottle is provided to every band student. The ‘Water the Raiders’ program consists of volunteers who fill these water bottles before football games. These volunteers show up before school is out on Fridays, set up tables and fill igloos with ice water. Before Inspection, every band member arrives at the tables to fill their bottle. At out of town competitions, this group loads cases of water bottles on the buses.
Feed the Raiders
This is a program organized to feed students since they DO NOT go home on game days. For about $6-7 per meal, students will have food delivered to the school. Choices from a select menu are made and paid for on Uniform Day. This allows the student to eat before the games and makes your afternoons a lot less insane!!! We are currently working to finalize the menu and, as soon as it it complete, it will be posted. Students are not required to take part in "Feed the Raiders". Those who opt out will need to bring a pre-game meal from home.
Carpools
A booster volunteer will collect names of folks interested in carpooling to home after rehearsals. Students will be sorted by neighborhood so you can contact someone who lives near you to work out a carpool. Unless you’ve got lots of free time, a carpool is a must!
Move the Raiders
This is how we transport all of our large instruments and props. We use a 24'-26' van and trailer. We are always in need of drivers who are available and are willing to drive. Also, if you are handy with maintenance, our trailers need you!
