West Shore Marching Band
07/22/19
Upcoming Rehearsals
- Winds Rehearsal TONIGHT from 6:00 - 9:00pm @ Red Land High School
- Percussion: Drum Line Camp is TOMORROW 07/23 - 25
Message from Mr. Clements regarding WS Drum Line Camp:
Drum camp is this week at Cedar Cliff:
Tuesday 7/23- 9am-9pm (Lunch @ 12pm, Dinner @ 4:30pm)
Wednesday 7/24- 1pm-9pm (Dinner @ 5pm)
Thursday 7/25- 1pm-9pm (Dinner @ 5pm)
Students will be responsible for their own meals. Be prepared to be outside- a HAT Is required. Other items to bring:
HAT, water jug, sunscreen, 3-ring binder w/ plastic sheet protectors, pencil, and anything else normally needed for rehearsal. Wear sneakers.
Important Volunteer Info
As many of you know, it takes a lot of volunteers and volunteer hours to make the marching band season a wonderful experience for our children. As I have said before – “it takes a village”. With the need for volunteers comes the need to follow the WSSD procedure to be an approved volunteer.
Whether you are just helping serve food or holding the rope at our Home Show you must be an approved volunteer. It is not only for our children's protection but your own. Below is a summary of the email regarding how to obtain clearances for the first time or re-registering as a volunteer and some upcoming dates WSSD staff will be available for registration.
If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne via email: smmb@epix.net or cell phone: 443/756-7395.
Suzanne Burnheimer WSMB President
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION AND CLEARANCES
The West Shore School District welcomes and encourages volunteers in its schools, classrooms and as part of extracurricular activities. For the safety of District students and staff members, any adult wishing to volunteer is required to complete the Volunteer Application Process before being approved to do so. Any adult who supervises, guides or controls students is considered a volunteer. Information about required clearances and the volunteer registration process can be found at:
https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/VolunteerInformation.aspx
It should be noted that while the music boosters have taken on the responsibility of managing the clearances for volunteers, it's the directors who are ultimately responsible. Having adults who are not properly credentialed puts them at risk as well.
The first time registering as a volunteer and annually thereafter, a volunteer will be asked to provide a signed Volunteer Affirmation form. Signature on this form affirms that the volunteer is in compliance with state volunteer regulations AND has read and understands the District's Guidelines for Volunteers, which includes important information regarding the volunteer's responsibility as a Mandated Reporter of suspected child abuse and the procedures for reporting any such suspicion.
CURRENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES wishing to volunteer in ANY capacity must also complete and submit a Volunteer Affirmation form.
Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, (July 1) the District will begin issuing Volunteer Identification Badges once a prospective or returning volunteer completes the registration process.
TB SHOT AVAILABILITY
New volunteers needing a TB shot to complete the Volunteer Registration process can obtain a shot several ways in addition to your primary care physician: CVS/ Pinnacle Heath Clinic at the Camp Hill Giant/ or by contacting Mrs. D'Ario, a WSSD nurse. Tests by Mrs. D'Ario will be given in Tuesday, July 23rd or Tuesday, July 30th during regular business hours at Red Land High School. You will need to make an appointment. She can be reached at LDairo@wssd.k12.pa.us
There must be 48 hours between administration of the TB shot and having it read. So if you receive the test on a Tuesday you must go back on Thursday.
TB SHOT AVAILABILITY DURING BAND CAMP
In addition, during Band Camp on Monday, August 12th a school nurse will administer TB shots from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and 6:30 — 7:30 pm. You must be available on Wednesday, August 14th to have the test read. A nurse will be available the same times on Wednesday.
The WSSD cost for the TB shot is $20.00. Checks can be made out to: West Shore School District.
https://www.timetosignup.com/wsmusicboosters/sheet/1284404
THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE TB SHOT DURING BAND CAMP IS AUGUST 6.
ADDITIONAL NIGHT TO REGISTER and RE-REGISTER VOLUNTEERS
On Monday, July 29 at 6:00 pm at Red Land High School we will have district staff available to register new volunteers who have completed their on-line clearance requirements and have a record of their TB shot AND re-register existing volunteers. Bring copies of all required documentation.
Re-registering Existing Volunteers — bring your driver's license or other government issued ID and a completed Volunteer Affirmation Form. (attached)
If you do NOT have current volunteer clearances you may not volunteer at band camp.
West Shore Music Students at Summer Music Camps
Rayce - Dennis - Koen
Percussion Camp Shot
Too cool for school!
Towson University Marching Arts Camp
Congrats to three of our percussionists, Dennis Shellenberger - Rayce Lettich, and Koen Meanor for participating in the Marching Arts Camp earlier this month! They put on a 2 minute production on the field in just four days. After completing a detailed clinic on basic marching and musical techniques, they started learning drill and music. Along the way, the students were introduced to many important concepts such as: warm up techniques, how to read drill charts, how to deal with sound delay, techniques to clean forms, tips to memorize music, health and safety on the field, rehearsal etiquette, leadership sessions, and much more.#WestShoreProud
Most universities and colleges have a musical summer camp that students can be involved with. Please talk to your directors about opportunities that students are able to participate in!
Swag: 2019 WSMB Patch Sweatshirt
WSMB is again selling the felt patch sweatshirts (hooded & crew neck) due to popular demand.
Attached is the order form. Orders are due by August 16. This sale IS separate from our online sale with HotFrog (open until July 18).
Orders can be dropped off to the band boxes now or during band camp. The order form will also be posted on our website.
Fundraising Corner
Band Camp Car Wash 2019
Dine to Donate - Texas Roadhouse
Drum Roll Please!!!!
Sponsor our GoFundMe Page by clicking the button above!
We have raised $770 of our $4,000 goal! Please consider contributing today!!!!
Our marching band is growing and is in need of some new equipment for our show this season. We require a drum set cart, new drum harnesses, marching cymbals, drum stands, microphones and other audio gear. There is a possibility we will be using timpani in the show. If that happens, we will need to have the marching band timpani refurbished.
More info for other fundraisers can be found at our website:
Winds
We will have weekly summer rehearsals on Mondays from 6pm-9pm at Red Land High School throughout the summer starting on June 17th and ending on August 5th. Students are encouraged to be at as many as possible.
- August 8th & 9th: Band Camp @ Cedar Cliff (9am - 9pm)
- August 12th through 16th: Band Camp @ Cedar Cliff (9am - 9pm)
Percussion
- July 23rd, 24th, & 25th @ Cedar Cliff (TBA)
- August 8th & 9th: Band Camp @ Cedar Cliff (9am - 9pm)
- August 12th through 16th: Band Camp @ Cedar Cliff (9am - 9pm)
Color Guard
- August 1st & 2nd: Pre - Band Camp @ Cedar Cliff (9am - 9pm)
- August 12th through 16th: Band Camp @ Cedar Cliff (9am - 9pm
West Shore Marching Band Fall Schedule
About Us
Email: amagaro@wssd.k12.pa.us
Website: http://www.westshoremusicboosters.com/
Location: Cedar Cliff High School, Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA, USA
Phone: 717-737-8654
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/West-Shore-Music-Boosters-933116986719084/