Dear 2011 PHS Drum Line Member,
This
letter is intended to better inform you about our audition process in
August and give you a quick overview of Percussion Camp and Band Camp
which occurs near the end of August. Included you’ll find information to
make your summer practice more effective and beneficial in order to
prepare for the 2011 Marching Band Season. You will also find important
dates to include on your calendar.
The
Portsmouth High School Drum Line strives each year to reach our goal of
excellence in performance. However, this goal is not easily met. Being a
member of the drum line requires a strong dedication to hard work and a
trustworthiness to be personally accountable for your own excellence.
The
goal during Percussion Camp is to have a practice routine schedule set,
all important warm-ups memorized, multiple cadences memorized, and sight read
through this year’s field show music. The goal during Band Camp is to
memorize field show drill, begin memorizing field show music, and work
on bleacher cadences.
Here is a quick overview!!!
PHS Drum Line Expectations:
Be prepared and be on time, every time
Attend all practices and rehearsals
Be positive and have a willingness to learn new things
Learn and memorize all assigned music and drill
Participate in the Monday Night (6 p.m.) rehearsals during marching season
Be responsible for and take pride and care of instruments, cases, equipment, music, sticks and mallets
Respect fellow band students and their equipment and instruments
Adhere to all school, band, and drum line rules and regulations
Items you should bring with you during Auditions, Percussion Camp, and Band Camp:
Comfortable Clothes and Shoes
Practice Pad
Drum Sticks
3-Ring Binder With Clear Sheet Protectors
Water Bottle
Sun Screen
A Pencil
Dates to Remember:
PHS Drum Line
