Updated August 9th

BOBCAT MARCHING BAND

2021 Membership Packet

Contents of this packet include: Welcome Letter Preseason Camp Schedule Performance Calendar Campus Map Preseason Camp Equipment Checklist Section Leader Contact List Optional Equipment Order Form from KKPsi Optional Equipment Order Form from TBS THE BAND INFORMATION FORM CAN BE FOUND AT:

www.txstate.edu/bands REQUIRED CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT ORDER PORTAL CAN BE FOUND AT: www.txstate.edu/bands/bands/marchingband/preseason-camp.html

Texas State University Bands 601 University Drive | San Marcos, Texas 78666

www.txstate.edu/bands

Updated August 9th

Dear prospective & returning Bobcat Marching Band Members, Greetings from San Marcos! As the directors of the Bobcat Marching Band (BMB), We would like to welcome you all to a collegiate family like none other. The BMB has established an outstanding reputation at the regional and national level for its exciting, challenging, and artistic shows, as well as creating a spirited environment for Bobcat Football game days! Please take a moment to carefully go over all the material in the packet. FORMS – Several forms are required to participate in the BMB. Some of these are completed online, and some are included in this packet for you to complete any mail in prior to the first day of preseason camp.

• Band Information Form (BIF) – only available online, due August 1 • Medical Form – only available online, due August 1 • Optional Accessories Form from KKY and TBS – included in this packet. Please mail in by August 1

ORDERING REQUIRED EQUIPMENT – there is minimal required equipment for BMB, and most of it is ordered online. Please check our website at http://www.txstate.edu/bands/bands/marchingband/preseason-camp.html for more information. Orders must be placed online by August 1. PRESEASON CAMP INFORMATION – A detailed preseason camp schedule is in this packet - come prepared! Be physically ready and mentally fired-up and have all of the equipment that you need. It is important that preseason camp is the time for the band to focus on band, so you must have any administrative issues (financial aid, residence hall, registration, etc.) resolved prior to camp. If you need help, ask now. A few key details are about preseason camp are listed below:

• Dorm Move-in is on August 15 between 9 AM and 12 noon. You should report directly to your dorm at the time assigned to you by the Department of Housing and Residential Life. IF YOU ARE IN BMB AND LIVING IN CAMPUS HOUSING, YOU MUST REPORT ON THIS DAY & TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• BMB registration will take place in the evening on August 15 at the Music Building. (See preseason camp

schedule for details.) All members MUST check in on this day!!

• All trumpet & trombone players will have part assignment auditions during registration of BMB preseason camp. Be prepared to play your full range via scales and bring a short prepared piece to play. (This happens during registration – trumpet & trombone players, bring your instrument to check-in!)

• All winds and percussion will audition for spots and scholarships during the first few days of preseason camp.

More information will be available during registration. PDFs of music are available online for you to get a head start!

• All freshman & new students will attend Bobcat Preview activities on August 18. Dr. Glaser will give you more

information at our introductory meeting. You will receive an altered schedule for these events since you are a BMB member.

• The Bobcat Kickoff Spirit Rally (Bobcat Stadium) will also be held during our preseason camp, on August 18. The

BMB performs for over 6,000 new Texas State students at this event!

• Uniform distribution will be held on August 21 and 22. (See preseason camp schedule for details.)

Updated August 9th

COVID & STUDENT SAFETY | SUN BELT CONFERENCE PROTOCOLS - Texas State University is planning a 100% return to face-to-face instruction for the fall 2021 semester. Students are encouraged to check the Texas State University’s Roadmap for health & safety updates at: https://www.txstate.edu/coronavirus/road-map.html

The “Pride of the Hill Country” has been supporting Bobcat Spirit for over a century. The university has recognized your contribution to our school, as the administration has pledged scholarships for every selected member of the marching band. Let’s make this year’s edition of BMB the biggest and best ever! If you have friends who will be attending Texas State this year that played in high school band, encourage them to join us! It is important that recruiting be done in a timely fashion, so their enrollment deadline will be the same as yours. Have them contact we and we will get them all the information they need! Finally, we ask that you follow us on social media, all bookmark and check the Texas State Bands website often, as it will be updated throughout the summer. The main page is listed below - follow the links for marching band to find out more!

www.txstate.edu/bands Facebook: @TXSTBands Twitter: @txstbmb Let’s have a great season, and we look forward to meeting you all in the near future! Band staff will be on campus regularly starting on August 1, so if you are in town please stop by and introduce yourself. Best wishes for a wonderful summer - Go Bobcats! Dr. Kyle R. Glaser | Associate Director of Bands Prof. Matthew J. Holzner | Assistant Director of Bands krg60@txstate.edu mjh154@txstate.edu

GREETINGS, BMB! A hearty “Welcome” to our newest members of the tradition that is the Bobcat Marching Band and a huge “Welcome Back” to all of our returning members. As we make our way out of this unparalleled year, your involvement in the BMB will prove to be incredibly joyous and influential as you provide a significant bonding element to the community that is Texas State University. I look forward to the 2021 BMB raising the bar of excitement, spirit, leadership, and entertainment! Dr. Glaser, Mr. Holzner, and I encourage students from ALL university majors to continue their enjoyment of music on the concert stage in the fall and spring. Anyone who is interested in participating in a fall semester concert ensemble – Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, or Concert Band – should keep an eye on the website: www.txstate.edu/bands for details regarding auditions. Remember, music majors must audition for concert ensembles; non-music majors may audition for placement or may simply register for Concert Band. Relish the unique camaraderie that comes from being in the Texas State University Bobcat Marching Band! You will create performances and make friends that you will remember for life! Fire up, be loud, affect the game……and Go Bobcats! Dr. Caroline Beatty | Director of Bands ccbeatty@txstate.edu

BOBCAT MARCHING BAND 2021 PRESEASON CAMP SCHEDULE

Updated August 9th

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2021 staggered

9AM - noon DORM MOVE-IN FOR ALL MEMBERS LIVING IN CAMPUS HOUSING! You will receive information form Housing & Residential Life on your specific report time.

This is the ONLY TIME that you can move into your dorm & get keys, NO EXCEPTIONS. (Students should report directly to their assigned dorm)

5:00 - 8:00 PM BMB Registration for all members [5:00 PM - new members; 6:30 PM veteran members] (Music Building Lobby)

[all trumpet & trombone players should take their part assignment audition DIRECTLY after they go through the registration line]

8:30 - 10:00 PM Full Band Meeting (Evans Auditorium)

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 Woodwinds Brass Drumline Front Ensemble Color Guard

8:30 – 11:30 AM Movement Session (Field) Movement Session (Field) Music Rehearsal (MB 222) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

11:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30 – 3:30 PM Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

3:45 – 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua) 4:30 – 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK

6:30 – 9:30 PM Movement Session (Field) Movement Session (Field) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 Woodwinds Brass Drumline Front Ensemble Color Guard

8:30 – 11:30 AM Music & Movement (Field) Music & Movement (Field) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

11:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30 – 3:30 PM Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

3:45 – 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua) 4:30 – 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK

6:30 – 9:30 PM Music & Movement (Field) Music & Movement (Field) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 Woodwinds Brass Drumline Front Ensemble Color Guard

8:30 – 11:30 AM Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua) 11:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK

1:30 – 3:15 PM Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua) 3:00 – 4:00 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

4:00 - 5:00 PM FREE PIZZA & DRINKS for the entire band! (Courtyard) 5:15 -5:30 PM New students report to section 106 of Univ. Events Center for New Student Orientation Convocation - wear your class T-shirt & wristband

6:00 - 7:00 PM NSO Orientation for new students; veteran members have this time off 7:00 PM New students following NSO Convocation report to the field & get your instrument; veteran members report directly to field for call

7:10 PM Call time in attendance block [freshman wear class T-shirt, veterans wear maroon band T-shirt] (Field) 7:30 PM Full band march to the Stadium! (Field)

8:00 - 9:00 PM Performance at Bobcat Kickoff Spirit Rally! (Stadium)

BOBCAT MARCHING BAND 2021 PRESEASON CAMP SCHEDULE

Updated August 9th

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021

Woodwinds Brass Drumline Front Ensemble Color Guard 8:30 – 11:30 AM Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Rehearsal (Field) 11:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK

1:30 – 3:30 PM Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (TBD) Sectionals (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua) 3:45 – 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (Courtyard) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Choreography (Jowers/Aqua)

4:30 – 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK 6:30 – 9:30 PM Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Rehearsal (Field) Music Rehearsal (MB Studio) Rehearsal (Field)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021 Woodwinds Brass Drumline Front Ensemble Color Guard

8:30 – 11:30 AM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) 11:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK

1:30 – 4:30 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) 4:30 – 6:30 PM DINNER BREAK

6:30 – 9:30 PM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021 Woodwinds Brass Drumline Front Ensemble Color Guard

9:30 – 11:30 AM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field)

1:30 – 8:00 PM UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION @ JCK Building, room 164 [2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th year members]

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021 Woodwinds Brass Drumline Front Ensemble Color Guard

9:30 – 11:30 AM Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field) Full Band Rehearsal (Field)

1:30 PM – 8:00 PM UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION @ JCK Building, room 164 [1st year members & make up appointments]

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 | CLASSES BEGIN!

Bobcat Marching Band rehearses every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4:00 – 6:30 PM at Practice Field

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BMB PRESEASON CAMP EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Please make sure you have what you need PRIOR to arriving to campus for preseason camp.

ALL MEMBERS MUST FILL OUT THE ONLINE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT FORM

Visit http://www.txstate.edu/bands/bands/marchingband/preseason-camp.html and order BEFORE AUGUST 1!

ITEM ✓

Official BMB Ballcap (required)

Official BMB T-Shirt (required)

Official BMB Shorts (required)

Black gloves (required - woodwind & brass only)

Black Cesario MTX marching shoes/Color Guard shoes (required)

Flip Folder (required - woodwind & brass only, and only if you don’t already have one)

Extra Flip Folder windows (required - woodwind & brass only, and only if you don’t already have one)

Color Guard black unitard (required – Color Guard only)

REQUIRED ITEMS THAT YOU NEED TO HAVE FOR PRESEASON CAMP

Marching Instrument*

Mouthpiece+

Garment bag (ordered through TBS or provide your own)

Lyre for your instrument

Instrument-specific needs (reeds, valve oil)

Three-ring binder for music (percussion only)

Rubber bands

Ear plugs

Lightweight athletic clothing for practices

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Ballcap/hat

Sneakers/tennis shoes (NO FLIP-FLOPS!)

½ gallon water jug

OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS

* (percussion, piccolos, mellophones, baritones, sousaphones, and some tenor saxes provided by the university. You will check these out on the first day of preseason camp.) + (everyone must provide their own mouthpiece - we have large bore marching baritones. Mellophones are recommended to use mellophone mouthpieces, NOT French horn mouthpieces with adapters.)

Updated August 9th

SECTION LEADER & BAND CONTACT INFO Do you have questions about camp? What to bring? Your section leaders are here to help!

We suggest contacting them before you get to campus - you can also find most of them on Facebook!

Drum Major Geneva Le ggl20@txstate.edu Taylor Lovato-Cruz t_l236@txstate.edu Thomas Shafer tws68@txstate.edu Piccolo Jessica Ajucum jpa64@txstate.edu Rowan Rollman rmr205@txstate.edu Anna Zverina aez21@txstate.edu Clarinet Morella Espinoza mje54@txstate.edu Zachary MacDonald zjm34@txstate.edu Mariajose Torres m_t441@txstate.edu Saxophone Elise Dickey emd86@txstate.edu Nathan Vuong n_v150@txstate.edu Trumpet Blake Lowak bjl106@txstate.edu Trevor Meyer tjm180@txstate.edu Jorge Rivera jjr196@txstate.edu Jose Vela jjv82@txstate.edu

Mellophone German Rangel-Diaz g_r341@txstate.edu Ben Wiseman bnw89@txstate.edu Trombone Adam Conlan amc579@txstate.edu Ashton Landt agl69@txstate.edu Baritone Roman Lomas ral201@txstate.edu Elian Torres e_t267@txstate.edu Sousaphone Colton Gibson crg222@txstate.edu Bryce Roddenberry bar217@txstate.edu Percussion Elias Castillo (Cym) e_c624@txstate.edu Frank De Leon (Tenors) fed11@txstate.edu Alex Gilbert (SD) ayg42@txstate.edu Katy Schweinsberg (BD) kls357@txstate.edu Sean Stuller (FE) sds265@txstate.edu Color Guard Mallory Koch mgk36@txstate.edu Faith Mackley fmm41@txstate.edu Rylee McMullen rem139@txstate.edu

Librarians & Managers Librarian Morella Espinoza mje54@txstate.edu Librarian Roman Lomas ral201@txstate.edu Band Manager Brett Lair bll102@txstate.edu Asst. Band Manager Bobby Harris rjh140@txstate.edu Asst. Band Manager Lyle Moss lbm66@txstate.edu Uniform Manager Ashley Engle a_e296@txstate.edu

CONTACTING THE TEXAS STATE BANDS

Texas State University Bands | 601 University Drive | San Marcos, Texas 78666 Ben Felts, Administrative Assistant | Office phone: 512-245-3377 | bf1165@txstate.edu Official Website: www.txstate.edu/bands Facebook: @TXSTBands Twitter: @txstbmb

Optional BMB Accessories – Kappa Kappa Psi BMB T-Shirts $15-18 ($15 for Small – XL, $18 for 2XL-3XL)

Front: Bobcat Marching Band 2021

BMB Fanny Packs $10 BMB Keychains $5 Perfect for storing your phone, flip folder,

and/or water bottle on-the-go! Front: bobcat marching band

Back: 2021

ALL ITEMS GO UP $5 IF ORDERED AFTER AUGUST 1st!

Name

Email

Phone

BMB Section

Number of Fanny Packs times $10 =

Number of Keychains times $5 =

Number of T-shirts

Make checks payable to: Kappa Kappa Psi-Theta Alpha (Put YOUR NAME on the memo line!) Mail this page to: Kappa Kappa Psi-Theta Alpha

601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666

Small $15

Medium $15

Large $15

XL $15

2XL $18

3XL $18

TOTAL ENCLOSED:

$

0ptional BMB Accessories – Tau Beta Sigma Garment Bags - $25 Bags are made of vinyl with a metal zipper and they are durable enough to last through all occasions for many years. They are maroon with gold lettering with the BMB emblem on one side of the zipper. Duffel Bags - $40 The 600 polyester sport bags are 20”x10”x10” and have plenty of pockets to hold all of your gear for traveling with the band. The bags are maroon with the BMB emblem embroidered in gold on one end. BMB Tank Tops - $20 (+$2.50 for 2XL) Facemask - $12 Bucket Hat - $20 Blue Jean color; 100% cotton Black color Navy color Available only in: S M L XL 2XL one size fits all one size fits all

ALL ITEMS GO UP $5 IF ORDERED AFTER AUGUST 1st!

Name

Email

Phone

BMB Instrument/Section

Number of Duffel Bags times $40 =

Number of Garment Bags times $25 =

Number of Facemasks times $12 =

Number of Bucket Hats times $20 =

Number of Tank Tops ($20 each]

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $

DUE AUGUST 1st CHECK PAYABLE TO: Tau Beta Sigma-Eta Epsilon (Put YOUR NAME on the memo line!) MAIL THIS PAGE TO: Tau Beta Sigma Accessory Order

School of Music, Texas State University 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666

Small $20

Medium $20

Large $20

XL $20

2XL $2.50