Band Camp is behind them; Production Week is Under Way

Band camp was held last week; and the members had a different theme each day. Monday was Mix and Match day; members dressed in their favorite articles of clothing even if they did not match. Tuesday found the members dressing for Halloween in July. There was a vampire, a bumble bee, and a football player to name a few. Wednesday was section wars. Each section was assigned a color to dress to bring unity to the groups. The four drum majors determine the best section; and the Trumpets were triumphant. Finally, on Thursday, the members dressed in their best BD pride. Purple could be seen everywhere you looked. With all the fun happenings, the members were still able to learn the first 17 charts of the show; and received charts 18-32 to put in their dot books. They will be learning the charts over the next week.

This week finds the members participating in Production Week. Members will be working toward Friday when they will present what they have learned to everyone at the Ice Cream Social. See you all at the Giant Stadium at 6:00 pm. Don’t be late; you won’t want to miss a moment.

If anyone would like to make a donation to the Uniform Fund, please contact David Cole, Assistant Band Director, at David.Cole@wayne.k12.in.us. All donations are tax deductable.

Upcoming events:
Practices:

July 28 – 8:00 – 5:00 pm – Full Band
July 29 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
July 29 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Guard Only
July 30 – 8:00 – 5:00 pm – Full Band
August 2 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
August 3 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
August 4 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band

Performance:
July 30 – Ice Cream Social – 6:00 pm – Giant Stadium

Meetings:
August 3 – Band Booster Meeting – Band Room – 7:00 pm
August 4 – Box Brigade Start-Up Meeting – Ensemble Room – 7:00 pm

07.21.2010 Weekly Update

One Busy Week…

The Marching members have had one busy week; learning the opening of the 2010 show, being fitted for uniforms, and volunteering at the 1st Annual Garage Sale. Members have been attending daily practices from 5:00 – 9:00 to learn the choreography for the opening of the show. All the members are very excited to learn more each day. They have also been working on the music; and that too, is coming along nicely.

Also during the week, every member was fitted for their uniform. A great big thanks goes out to Katie Hein and the rest of the Box Brigade. Without these volunteers, the Marching Giants would not be so organized and prepared. The men and women put in a lot of time and dedication to guarantee the members success.

At the end of the week, members volunteer at the 1st Annual Garage Sale. This year’s sale was held to help raise funds for new Marching Uniforms. At the end of the day, the Garage Sale was a success. The Band raised enough money to purchase 5 uniforms. If anyone would like to make a donation to the Uniform Fund, please contact David Cole, Assistant Band Director, at David.Cole@wayne.k12.in.us. All donations are tax deductable.

Members: Don’t Forget - Production week begins July 26.

Make sure you make it to the Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 30, at 6:00 in the Giant Stadium for your first look at the 2010 Marching Giants.



Upcoming events:

Practices:
July 21 – 8:00 – 5:00 pm – Full Band
July 22 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
July 22 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Guard Only
July 26 – 8:00 – 5:00 pm – Full Band
July 26 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Brass Only
July 27 – 8:00 – 5:00 pm – Full Band
July 27 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Woodwinds Only

Performance:
July 30 – Ice Cream Social – 6:00 pm – Giant Stadium

07.14.2010 Weekly Update

Let the Marching Season Begin

Welcome to the returning students and the new members of the Ben Davis Marching Giants! New members were able to get a taste of being a Marching Giant when two mini-camps were held in April and May. But, on July 5, the Band officially started the marching season at Ben Davis HS. When the new members arrived, the directors were able to begin work right away because of the mini-camps. The Drum Majors and Section Leaders were available to help the new members understand what was expected and what would be taking place the first week of the Marching season. On Wednesday, July 7, the veteran members returned; and the Marching Band was once again together. Members started out learning / reviewing the basics; along with new body warm-ups and music for the upcoming season.

July 19, begins Band Camp Week; it is very important everyone be present; there is much to learn during this time.

Your first chance to see the Band in motion will be at the Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 30, at 6:00 in the Giant Stadium. Be sure to mark your calendars; it’s going to be an exciting year!

Don’t forget about the Garage Sale scheduled for Saturday, July 17. All funds go toward the 2011 New Uniform Campaign.

Upcoming events:
Practices:
July 14 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Drum Camp
July 14 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
July 15 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Drum Camp
July 15 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
July 19 – 8:00 – 5:00 pm – Full Band
July 19 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Brass Only
July 20 – 8:00 – 5:00 pm – Full Band
July 20 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Woodwinds Only

Performance:
July 30 – Ice Cream Social – 6:00 pm – Giant Stadium

Garage Sale:
July 17 - Ben Davis Band Garage Sale – Drop off donations Thursday, in the Band room, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.