Fun for all at the Cookout, Band Olympics, and Bonfire

As the Marching Giants continue to tweak and improve their show, they took a much deserved break on Saturday, August 21. Once again, Dave Cole, created fun and games for the members to partake. After the members had their bellies full of food, they participated in races which included the Whoppers® race, Leaning Tower of Cheesa, Cupcake and Pie eating contests, Noodle Race, The Tunnel Race, along with a couple of others. In the end, the Low Brass members had won the most races; and were crowned the 2010 Band Olympic winners. However, all members were winners as everyone was seen laughing and enjoying themselves. Once the games were complete, the members conducted their annual impersonations of the Directors and Staff. Bass Clarinet, Yusuf, was named the best impersonator for his impersonation of Joey, one of the Visual Techs. After a fun evening, the members gathered around the bonfire to welcome the new members into the Marching Giants. Along with the bonfire, a smaller fire ring was provided for the members to roast marshmallows to be eaten or to be turned into S’mores. It was a good ending to the week after the many hours the members have put in over the past couple of months.
The Band would like to thank the Cable family for providing and preparing the food for the cookout; and the booster members who helped with the serving the members. A GREAT BIG THANKS goes to Dave Cole for putting this event all together for everyone to enjoy.

If you haven’t seen the Marching Giants a-MAZE-ing show this season, make sure you get to Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, August 28, where they will perform during halftime at the football game where Ben Davis will take on Penn.

Don’t forget: 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:
August 25 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Full Band
August 26 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Full Band
August 28 - 8:00 - 4:30 pm - Full Band
August 30 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Color Guard
August 31 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Brass & Woodwinds
August 31 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Percussion
September 1 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Full Band

Performance:
August 25 – 7:15 pm - Lucas Oil Stadium

School is Back in Session; Wayne Downey Returns

The Marching Giants found themselves in the classroom last week as 2010-2011 school session began last Wednesday. This did not keep the members from continuing their practices. They were on the practice field three times after school; learning new drills. They have also learned additional warm-ups to keep them limber and agile as they move around the field. Directors, Techs, and Assistance work with the members to help them improve movements and music. Members are also learning the music for the “African Rundown”, composed by David Arnold; the music is from the James Bond movie “Casino Royale”.


This week, the members have been working with Wayne Downey. Wayne “is the Music Director of the fourteen time DCI Champion Concord Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps.”, per the bluedevils.org website. Wayne will create the adaptation of the music selections the Band will be performing during “The Maze”.

Don’t forget: 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:
August 18 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Full Band
August 19 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Full Band
August 21 - 8:00 - 4:30 pm - Full Band
August 23 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Color Guard
August 24 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Brass & Woodwinds
August 24 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Percussion
August 25 - 3:30 - 6:00 pm - Full Band

Band Picnic, Olympics, and Bon Fire
August 21 at the High School

Annual Craft Fair:
The annual Ben Davis Band Boosters Homespun Holiday Craft Fair will be held this year on Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Freshman Center. Mark your calendars to plan to come and shop! If you would like to set up a booth, please contact Co-chairperson, Katie Hein, at bdboxmom@gmail.com for more info.

Ice Cream, Music, and Marching; What a Great Combination

The Maze

Did you make it to the Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 31? If you did, you saw the beginning of the 2010 Marching Giants show entitled “The Maze”. The guard and band started the evening with their warm-up routines to show how their hard work and dedication had brought them to the highlight of the evening - the first moment of the show! The music, entitled “The Four Sections” is written by composer Steve Reich. The band will continue practicing and adding more movements to the show as the season progresses. Assistance Director, Dave Cole stated, “Marching Giants: We are very proud of the progress through band camp and production week. Good job at the Ice Cream social. This is going to be an amazing show!”

The Band Boosters where on hand to serve up ice cream to all the fans in attendance. Thanks to all the volunteers for their help and support of the Marching Giants.

Don’t forget: 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:
August 4 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
August 5 – 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
August 9 – 1:00 – 9:00 pm – Full Band
August 11 – 3:30 – 6:00 pm – Full Band

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