Jenks Band

Pre-Band Rehearsal Quick Checklist:

Registration Fees All Paid Up
Trip Payments up to date
Physical Forms completed and turned in
Medical Release Form completed and turned in
All Brass Players - Tuner with Contact Microphone
All Clarinets and Saxophone Players - Synthetic Reeds (will be passed out at rehearsal - see Marching Band Main Page for details)
Music includes both Show Music and Practiced Music - Remember Songs to be played by memory during pre-band are Full Band Warm Ups, Jenks Fight Song, Star Spangled Banner, and Jenks Alma Mater.
A 1", 3-Ring Binder with 20 Page Protectors.
Pencil to mark music in rehearsal.
Proper Attire includes t-shirt and shorts (no jeans), tennis shoes with tight laces and socks (no sandals), Hat, Sunglasses, and Sunscreen.
Plenty of Cold Water in Jug or Cooler. A plastic 8 ounce bottle will not be enough.

Pre-Band Rehearsal Schedule and Information

All registration fees and scheduled trip payments must be paid in full by the time Pre-Band Begins.

All physicals must be completed and turned in before percussion camp/pre-band.

All medical release forms must be turned in before percussion camp/pre-band begins.

Students that have not done these things will not be allowed to rehearse in the summer and/or when school begins.

Forms must be handed in person or sent in a scanned PDF format. Do not send forms in JPG (picture) format. Medical release forms were filled out and turned in at registration in May. If a student still needs to turn in a medical release, that form can be downloaded HERE. If a person still needs to turn in a physical, that form can be downloaded HERE. All fees and payment information can be found on the Band Parent Website.

Saturday, July 19th

Uniform Fitting for Sophomores (schedule on website – high school/marching band/uniform fitting schedule. Click HERE to go to that page.)

Monday, July 21st – Friday, July 25th

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Guard Rehearsals

Each day, a good portion of rehearsal will be out in the sun. Students should spend some time outside this summer so they will be acclimated to the heat. Students should spend some time doing exercise, conditioning, and/or some type of physical activity so they will be better prepared for the physicality that marching band demands. Students should also regularly practice good hydration and nutrition habits in preparation for and throughout marching season.

Outside rehearsals in the mornings will be at the track football field. Outside rehearsals in the evenings will be at the stadium. For safety reasons - students are not allowed to drive from football fields to music building during pre-band. Regardless of outside rehearsal location - students are to park at the music building and walk to different rehearsal areas. Parents bringing students to rehearsals should drop them off at the music building parking lot.

For all rehearsals during pre-band, there are no jeans allowed – students must wear shorts. Proper footwear is tennis shoes – no sandals, flip flops, etc. Shoes should be tightly laced, not loose and only for decoration. Finally, every student should bring their own water for all outside rehearsals. You will need a large jug of water. A twelve-ounce bottle will not suffice. There is to be no sharing of water. Students should take water jugs home each night to clean and refill them.

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Brass, Battery, and Woodwinds – The first part of the morning will be spent outside doing marching fundamentals and body work and then we will transition inside for music rehearsals. Some sectionals may be held outdoors as it is necessary to hear music in proper context.
Front Ensemble – will be inside most of the time.
Guard – guard staff will share information for rehearsals.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Brass, Battery, and Woodwinds – The first part of the evening will be spent inside working on contest music and stand tunes as a full group and then we will transition outside to the field for marching fundamentals and body work.
Guard – may rotate locations between PEG Gym and outside/stadium.

Saturday, July 26th

Uniform Fitting for Freshman (schedule on website – high school/marching band/uniform fitting schedule. Click HERE to go to that page.)

Monday, July 28th – Friday, August 1st

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Guard Rehearsals

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, and Front Ensemble on Same Rehearsal Schedule - the same as the previous week: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Guard - guard staff will share information for rehearsals.

Like the first week - Outside rehearsals in the mornings will be at the track football field. Outside rehearsals in the evenings will be at the stadium. For safety reasons - students are not allowed to drive from football fields to music building during pre-band. Regardless of outside rehearsal location - students are to park at the music building and walk to different rehearsal areas.

Monday, August 4th – Friday, August 8th

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Guard Rehearsals

Evening Rehearsals Only. All on Same Rehearsal Schedule from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. In addition to the evening rehearsals, TUESDAY (August 5th) is a Show Hair Tutorial Session from 9:00-10:00am in PEG Gym. Detailed information about the Show Hair Tutorial Session is available HERE.