Dear 2010 PHS Drum Line Member,

                This is a letter intended to better inform you about our audition process in June 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 2010 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, the cadence 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:

Practice Auditions               May 5^th Wednesday – 6 p.m. – PHS Band Room

Drum Line Auditions           May 12^th Wednesday – 6 p.m. – PHS Band Room

Percussion Camp                 August 16^th Monday to August 20^th Friday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Band Camp                            TBD

Drum Line Rehearsal           Every Monday @ 6 p.m. During Marching Season

Portsmouth High School Drum Line Routine:

Calisthenics

Warm-Ups

Cadences

Field Show Music Review

Drill Review

Please take some time to look through all the information included in this packet. If you have any other questions feel free to e-mail me at marumt@portsmouthschoolsri.org

                                                                                                                                                                Mr. Timothy Marum

                                                                                                                                                                PHS Drum Line Instructor

                                                                                                                                                                PHS Math Instructor