Early February Guard Notes

Wal-Mart no longer carries the leotards we use. We have to order them from Discount Dance Supply. Every girl will need to pay $10.00 & Mr. Moreno will cover the remaining amount.

Due to the amount of absences at rehearsals, students will be tested on Monday, February 11th during rehearsal from 5 – 9pm, or the end of the women’s home game, whichever is first.

Students will be tested on knowledge of choreography, ability to maintain tempo and the ability to perform independently in relation to the show taught. This test is important because the judges expect all students performing to attain the same skill level; it does not matter to them how many or the reasons for absences by anyone or how long it takes anyone to learn the routine. So … PRACTICE AT HOME!

Those who cannot meet these criteria will not perform with the group at the first show February 16th; however, attendance is still required. The 2nd show is March 9th.

There is an added dress rehearsal on Friday, February 15th from 3 – 5pm.

As with every show, we are looking for a parent to tow the trailer. This first show is the farthest away in Modesto. The other 3 shows are in the Sacramento metro area.

Thank you for your support!

Mr. Moreno and Mrs. Wilmer

Letter to Winter Percussion and Winter Guard Participants

Welcome! You’ve made the awesome decision to join Winter Percussion and Winter Guard for the 2012-13 season. For musicians, you'll either play in the battery (snare, tenor, bass, cymbals) or the pit (mallet, keyboard, general percussion, guitar/bass).
The instructors are Mr. Matthew Kwong - battery (mjkwong@ucdavis.edu) and Ms. Micaela Rayray - pit (micrayray@gmail.com).

The MD (Music Director, like Athletic Director) is Mrs. Robin Wilmer. (rosemontmusic@gmail.com).

The music and drill are written especially for our group, by Mr. Chris McCoy, our drum instructor last year, with staff collaboration.

Weekly rehearsals: Mondays 3:00 – 6 pm, Wednesdays 3 – 5 pm and Fridays 5 – 9pm in respect for the time of all students including athletes. It is expected that non-athletes go home on Fridays and do homework. Extra lunch sectional rehearsals can be called by the section leaders, or instructors. As we approach each competition, extra rehearsals are called in advance and posted.

Each Friday rehearsal is vital. To fully learn their parts and how they fit into the whole, everyone must be present. Students needing to miss a rehearsal or portion thereof need to submit a signed note from their parent a minimum of one week prior to rehearsal.

Our competition schedule is:

• Friday – Saturday, Jan. 11-12: Drum-a-thon (our camp). Information on separate sheet.
• Saturday, February 16th -- Enochs in Modesto (all day). Saturday, March 9th – Woodcreek, the second day of the Science fair in the evening.
• Friday, March 15th – Del Oro – evening competition.
• Saturday, March 23rd – Elk Grove (all day). This is the first day of Spring break.
• Friday, April 5th - NCBA or locally sponsored show, probably hosted by US!!

Absences for rehearsals during competition week will only be excused for serious and compelling reasons (i. e. extreme illness, death in the family). Absences will not be excused for competitions. If you know you cannot make one or more of the above competitions, do everyone, including yourself, a favor and withdraw now from the winter percussion squad.

Fees: Unlike other schools, there are no fees for entrance into winter percussion. ASB paid our entry fees. Students will be dressing in a costume appropriate to the theme determined by the music. All students must have the black marching band shoes to wear. If you need to buy a pair, please see Mrs. Wilmer for details. Students are asked to pay $25.00 to cover food for the five competitions served by the boosters.
Students are also asked to participate in the drum-a-thon fund raiser to help offset the cost of writing and producing the drill for the show. The drum-a-thon takes place Jan. 11 - 12 and will be our “winter percussion camp. ”

Drum / Spin-A-Thon is set for January 11th – 12th 2013

Rosemont HS Drum / Spin-A-Thon is set for January 11th – 12th 2013. All proceeds will help fund Rosemont HS Winter Activities, such as competition expenses or equipment purchases. Pledges can be made per hour or through a flat amount. Ex. $1.00 X 10 hour Drum / Spin-A-thon total due: $10.00 or any flat amount. Rosemont High School will be filled with music as the Rosemont High School Winter Percussion drums and mallets strike while the Winter Guard spins at the Rosemont Drum/Spin-A-Thon. The goal is to raise at least $2500. Please plan to donate and participate! Thank you!

Friday Hours -- 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday Hours -- 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.