Jenks Band

Pre-Band Rehearsal Quick Checklist:

Registration Fees All Paid Up
First Payment for the BOA trip Made
Physical Forms completed and turned in
All Brass Players - Tuner with Contact Microphone
All Clarinets and Saxophone Players - Synthetic Reeds (will be passed out at rehearsal - see Marching Band Main Page for details)
Music includes both Show Music and Practiced Music - Remember Songs to be played by memory during pre-band are Full Band Warm Ups, Jenks Fight Song, Star Spangled Banner, and Jenks Alma Mater.
A 1", 3-Ring Binder with 20 Page Protectors.
Pencil to mark music in rehearsal.
Proper Attire includes t-shirt and shorts (no jeans), tennis shoes with tight laces and socks (no sandals), Hat, Sunglasses, and Sunscreen.
Plenty of Cold Water in Jug or Cooler. A plastic 8 ounce bottle will not be enough.

Pre-Band Rehearsal Schedule and Information

All registration fees and scheduled trip payments must be paid in full by the time Pre-Band Begins.

All physicals must be completed and turned in before percussion camp/pre-band.

All medical release forms must be turned in before percussion camp/pre-band begins.

Students that have not done these things will not be allowed to rehearse in the summer and/or when school begins.

A list showing the status of physicals and medical releases can be found HERE (as of 7/20/22). Medical release forms were filled out and turned in at registration on May 21st. If a student still needs to turn in a medical release, that form can be downloaded HERE. All fees and payment information can be found on the Band Parent Website.

Saturday, July 23rd

Uniform Fitting for Sophomores (schedule on website – high school/marching band/uniform fitting schedule. Click HERE to go to that page.)

Monday, July 25th – Friday, July 29th

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Guard Rehearsals

Each day, a good portion of rehearsal will be out in the sun. Students should spend some time outside this summer so they will be acclimated to the heat. Students should also spend some time doing exercise, conditioning, and/or some type of physical activity so they will be better prepared for the physicality that marching band demands.

Outside rehearsals in the mornings will be at the track football field. Outside rehearsals in the evenings will be at the stadium. For safety reasons - students are not allowed to drive from football fields to music building during pre-band. Regardless of outside rehearsal location - students are to park at the music building and walk to different rehearsal areas. Parents bringing students to rehearsals should drop them off at the music building parking lot.

For all rehearsals during pre-band, there are no jeans allowed – students must wear shorts. Proper footwear is tennis shoes – no sandals, flip flops, etc. Shoes should be tightly laced, not loose and only for decoration. Finally, every student should bring their own water for all outside rehearsals. You will need a large jug of water. A twelve-ounce bottle will not suffice. There is to be no sharing of water. Students should take water jugs home each night to clean and refill them.

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Brass, Battery, and Woodwinds – two hours will be spent outside doing marching fundamentals and body work and then two hours spent inside for sectionals. Some sectionals may be held outdoors as it is necessary to hear music in proper context.
Front Ensemble – will be inside most of the time.
Guard – see guard facebook page for all details.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Brass, Battery, and Woodwinds – two hours will be spent inside working on contest music and stand tunes as a full group and then two hours outside at the field with marching fundamentals and body work.
Guard – may rotate locations between PEG Gym and outside/stadium.

Saturday, July 30th

Uniform Fitting for Freshman (schedule on website – high school/marching band/uniform fitting schedule. Click HERE to go to that page.)

Monday, August 1st – Friday, August 5th

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Guard Rehearsals

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, and Front Ensemble on Same Rehearsal Schedule - the same as the previous week: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Guard see facebook page for all details.

Like the first week - Outside rehearsals in the mornings will be at the track football field. Outside rehearsals in the evenings will be at the stadium. For safety reasons - students are not allowed to drive from football fields to music building during pre-band. Regardless of outside rehearsal location - students are to park at the music building and walk to different rehearsal areas.

Monday, August 8th – Friday, August 12th

Brass, Woodwinds, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Guard Rehearsals

Evening Rehearsals Only. All on Same Rehearsal Schedule from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. In addition to the evening rehearsals, TUESDAY (August 9th) is a Show Hair Tutorial Session from 9:00-10:00am in PEG Gym. Detailed information about the Show Hair Tutorial Session is available HERE.