Jaguar Band Newsletter

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In this week's newsletter

  • Important Summer Notes (Please note Updated Info for Open Band Hall days)
  • What's Happening this Month (June 2022)
  • The Breakdown Camp
  • Get Involved! (Important Volunteer Information)
  • Color Guard Corner
  • DCI Tour Premier on the Big Screen
  • Rookie Parents (And Those of Us Who Need a Friendly Reminder!)
  • Save These Dates (Picture Day!)
  • Replacement Shoes
  • Stay Strong and Healthy for Summer Band!
  • Jag Band & Guard Photos
  • Support Johnson Jaguar Band!
  • Stay Connected!
important Summer Notes

important Summer Notes

Open Band Hall--UPDATED June 3, 2022

The band hall will be open Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All open band hall days and times are now listed on the Johnson Band Calendar. Any large student-led sectionals need to be communicated at least one day in advance to Mr. Lucita. This is to ensure that a Director is there for safety and logistical concerns. Individuals do not need to communicate in advance. We are thrilled to have had many students already taking advantage of this program and hope that more will continue. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.


All Band and Guard families: Please don't forget to pay your 2022 - 23 Fees

Fees are used to help purchase summer and competition uniforms! Please visit our website to pay 2022 - 23 Band, Guard and School Instrument Fees. We have been able to maintain the same guard fees as last year.

important Summer Notes
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH (JUNE 2022)

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH (JUNE 2022)

Click here for the full Johnson Jaguar Band Calendar.


June 13 - 16, 20 & 23

Open Band Hall


June 14

Jaguar Band Jam #1: A Family Event (5 - 9 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)

ALL Jaguar Band wind, percussion and guard students and their families are invited for a night of fun! The first Jaguar Band Jam will be this Tuesday, June 14, from 5 - 9 p.m. at JHS Band Hall. Students will practice their football stand tunes together and the color guard will practice their stand routines while we set up for a fun evening of food and friends and get to know each other! Our first Jaguar Band Jam dinner will be "Potluck be a Lady"!


Please sign up HERE to contribute. Let's make sure this first of three Jams is a memorable one! See you soon!


June 21 - 22

Student Leadership Team (SLT) Camp (9 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)


The Breakdown Camp (June 21st AND June 22nd*, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. @ JHS)

* Please note only the 21st was previously listed but this is a 2-day camp

Check out the Jaguar Band featured on their home page! https://thebreakdowncamp.com/

This camp is FREE for all JHS incoming 9th - 12th grade band and guard students. The $300 per student fee is paid by the JHS Band. Be sure to wear athletic shoes, shorts and your white “Property of Johnson Band” t-shirt. Freshman and new to Johnson band members, will receive their shirt the first day of the Breakdown Camp.


June 22

Color Guard Spin Camp (12 - 3pm)

*this is not mandatory but highly recommended


June 24 - July 9

Band Hall / Gyms Closed (re-doing floors)

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH (JUNE 2022)
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The Breakdown Camp

June 21, 4 - 8 p.m. @ JHS


Be sure to wear athletic shoes, shorts and your white “Property of Johnson Band” t-shirt. Freshman and new to Johnson band members, will receive their shirt the first day of the Breakdown Camp.


This camp is FREE for all JHS incoming 9th - 12th grade band and guard students. The $300 per student fee is covered by the JHS Band.

Get Involved!

Have you signed up to volunteer yet?


We need you to help us get organized for what will be an amazing year! Here are some upcoming opportunities to come find out more!


Feed our Jags! If you are interested in helping us feed our students, please join us on Monday evening, June 13, at 6:30pm, address is on the calendar: 145 Coach Drive.


Fundraising our jOURney to Nationals! Interested in or have skill sets that can help us raise the funds we need for Nationals? Meet with like minds on June 22, from 6:30 - 8pm, at the JHS Band Hall.


All volunteers in Hays CISD must sign up here before volunteering.


Complete our Committee Interest Form to be informed on upcoming committee meetings as they begin: https://form.jotform.com/221345018736150


Join the Band Boosters: https://www.johnsonbands.com/product-page/2022-2023-booster-membership

Color Guard Corner

Color Guard Corner

  • Color Guard Spin Camps are on the Charms google calendar. Please know that these classes are not mandatory but highly recommended.
  • Please note the following:
    • This week's spin camp on Thursday, June 16, will take place in the band hall, not the foyer or cafeteria.
    • Spin Days for the week of the 20th (Week of Breakdown camp) have been changed! Spin Camp will not be Thursday and Friday but on Wednesday afternoon, June 22, from 12 - 3pm.
  • Please make sure your student eats before attending Spin Camps. We highly encourage you to send snacks with your student and ensure they are bringing a water bottle! Even indoors, guard work is a workout!
  • Don't forget to mark your calendar for the first Color Guard Parent meeting June 21, from 6:30 - 8pm. It's a very important one!
Color Guard Corner

Rookie and Returning Parents: Registration and Replacement Shoes

Registration links Refer to Tracye’s email but included registration items can be found on our website here: (its in 2 places - under “I Want To…… See Documents & Resources" https://www.johnsonbands.com/documents-resources AND under “I Am A ….. Parent”, “Required Documents" https://www.johnsonbands.com/info-and-forms-2022-2023
    1. Rank One forms (only do one time for both athletics and band)
    2. Parent Information Form
    3. 8 Hour UIL Form
    4. Physical (requires dr signature) Email to Tracye prior to start of summer band.

Returning band students who need replacement marching shoes but missed ordering prior to the June 6th deadline: please order your own shoes via one of the vendors below as Ms. Mendez will not be placing another order for fall. Marching shoes are DSI-9001 Viper Marching Band Shoes in black.


https://www.toteunlimited.com/store/product.php?productid=29547

https://www.bandshoppe.com/shop/shoes/band-shoes/dsi-viper-marching-band-shoe-109080/black/

https://fjminc.com/products/viper-marching-shoe

DCI Tour Premier on the Big Screen

DCI Tour Premier on the Big Screen

Drum Corps International (DCI) is known as marching music's "major league". Band and guard students up to the age of 21 audition for corps located across the nation to compete in the DCI circuit. The DCI competition circuit takes place during the summer months ending with the Championship in August. DCI is also the place that influences the standard judges expect to see at high school marching band competitions. Watching DCI helps students and parents have a better understanding of what we are trying to achieve with our own marching show production:


If you would like to see the debut of the 2022 DCI season on a big screen, Fathom Events will show it on June 28th, 7:30 pm in 3 theaters in this area. Buy your movie tickets HERE.

DCI Tour Premier on the Big Screen
SAVE THESE DATES!

SAVE THESE DATES!

July 11 - 14 & 18 - 21

Open Band Hall


July 19

Summer Band Jam (5 - 9 p.m. @ JHS Band Hall)


July 23

DCI San Antonio


July 25 & 26

Percussion Camp (@ JHS Band Hall)

SLT Camp (@ JHS Band Hall)


July 27

Summer Band Begins


July 30

Picture Day for the 2022-2023 Jaguar Band!


* On this date, students will be assigned their band uniforms (using measurements taken previously) and will take their formal pictures.


* Students who do not take their pictures on this date will not have their pictures in time to be featured in the Football Programs.


Sign Up for time slots and additional information will be coming soon. Questions can be directed to Carmen Sifuentes at vp@johnsonbands.com.

SAVE THESE DATES!

Replacement Marching Shoes

Returning band students who need replacement marching shoes but missed ordering prior to the June 6th deadline, please order your own shoes as Ms. Mendez will not be placing another order for fall. Marching shoes are DSI-9001 Viper Marching Band Shoes in black.

STAY STRONG AND HEALTHY FOR SUMMER BAND!

Throughout the summer we will be sharing different exercises and stretches for you to stay strong and healthy over the summer.


Here is your first one! https://youtu.be/zuBzv3kDTPI


This exercise is for ALL color guard and band members. Shoulder/rotator cuff injuries are very common, especially with guard work. This exercise will help strengthen that shoulder girdle and add some protection. This exercise can be completed daily as part of your warm up. Go slow and under control. 1: Keep the palm facing up as you rotate. ( THIS IS THE HARDEST PART) Try your best to stand straight 2: Start with light weights (1 - 2 pounds). Don’t go any heavier than 5 to start. Stand straight. 3: Rotate inward for 5 reps then outward for 5 ( this is 1 set). Stand straight. 4: Complete 3 sets for each arm. Stand straight 5: Practice using a small paper plate to get form correct (FORM IS CRITICAL) 6: Stand straight.

Jag Band & Guard Photos

Click here for Johnson Band & Guard photos throughout the year! The password is GoJags. Scroll down for the 2022 - 23 folder for more photos from Spring Camp! Photos from all football games, competitions and special events will be uploaded here throughout the year. You can download photos for free.
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