Marching golden flashes john franklin, director

INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT
Leadership

David Simenc

Kyle Hutchison
Description of Duties

Responsible for the maintenance of instruments and instrument inventory for all athletic bands (MGF and FlasherBrass).

Requirement for Membership

Open to performing and non-performing members of the athletic bands.

Meetings

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  Chairs meet weekly with Dr. Franklin
  
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  Membership meets a few days before every game to coordinate transportation
  

Operation Plan

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  Work with the Band Office staff to maintain and update the instrument and instrument parts inventory database for all athletic bands
  
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  Work with the Band Office staff to organize and implement a plan for insrument distribution, alteration, repair, replacement, and collection for all athletic bands
  

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  Review, update, revise, and/or create a document of instrument standards and guidelines to be added to the Band Handbook
  
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  Work with the Band Office staff to order instrument parts as needed for all athletic bands
  
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  Coordinate all instrument and equipment transportation
  
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  Work with the Performance & Rehearsal Committee as needed
  

LIBRARY
Leadership

Adria Trusso

Erica King
Description of Duties

Responsible for the preparation and distribution of all sheet and digital music and drill for all athletic bands (MGF and FlasherBrass)

Requirement for Membership

Open to performing and non-performing members of the athletic bands.

Meetings

At least once before July 10 (for MGF) and once before September 20 (for FlasherBrass) then as needed

Operation Plan

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  Organize and maintain the online Google Docs music parts library for both MGF and FlasherBrass
  
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  Prepare and maintain flip charts and folios for both MGF and FlasherBrass
  
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  Maintain a cache of pencils for use in rehearsal
  

OUTREACH & RECRUITMENT
Leadership

Erica Cope

Katie Strok
Description of Duties

Responsible for assisting the Band Directors with planning, organizing, and participating in all recruitment and outreach activities (such as Golden Flash Days, Destination Kent State, School of Music audition days, high school band visitations, etc.)

Requirement for Membership

Open to performing and non-performing members of the athletic bands.

Meetings

Once per month and as needed

Operation Plan

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  Organize and implement an email campaign for incoming and interested students
  
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  Organize and implement phone campaign for incoming and interested students
  
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  Organize and participate in DKS events this summer
  

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  Participate in the following recruitment events during the school year
  

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  Help maintain the School of Music recruitment database
  
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  Meet with visiting prospective students
  

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE
Leadership

Jamie Farrell

TBD
Description of Duties

Responsible for preparing and setting up all rehearsal and performance spaces.  Also responsible for assisting with non-performance rehearsal/performance activities (such as Dr. Beat, water supply, etc.). Responsible for maintaining proper storage of all equipment. Responsible for the maintenance, distribution, and collection of uniforms as well as the communication and enforcement of all athletic band uniform standards

Requirement for Membership

Open only to NON-PERFORMING members of the athletic bands

Meetings

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  Chairs meet weekly with Dr. Franklin and attend all Band Council meetings
  

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  Membership meets as needed (can be done during Monday rehearsal)
  

Operation Plan

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  Work with the Band Office staff to inventory ALL non-instrument equipment
  
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  Organize and implement a plan for preparation of the storage/stand-by/meal/practice/rehearsal/performance areas for all rehearsals and performances (Music Building, Practice Field, Travel, Dix, MACC, etc.)
  
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    Field Markers, Water Stations, PA equipment, Tables, etc.
    

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  Meet with Dr. Franklin before July 1 to review, update, revise, and/or create standards and guidelines in the Band Handbook
  
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  Work with the Band Office staff to order non-instrument supplies needed for all athletic bands
  
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  Work with the Instruments & Equipment Committee as needed
  

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  Work with the Band Office staff to maintain and update the uniform and uniform parts inventory database for all athletic bands
  
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  Organize and implement a plan for uniform distribution, alteration, repair, replacement, and collection for all athletic bands
  

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  Review, update, revise, and/or create a document of uniform standards and guidelines to be added to the Band Handbook
  
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  Work with the Band Office staff to order shoes, gloves, bags, hats, t-shirts, jackets, pants, etc. for all athletic bands
  

SPIRIT & DANCE CREW
Leadership

George Bagay

TBD
Description of Duties

Responsible for organizing, teaching, and communicating all band traditions, horn moves, cheers, etc. in the stands, parades, pep rallies, etc. Also responsible for choreographing and teaching all halftime show dance blocks

Requirement for Membership

Open only to PERFORMING members of the athletic bands

Meetings

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  Chairs meet weekly with Dr. Franklin
  
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  Membership meets a few days before every game to practice & coordinate
  

Operation Plan

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  Create a Spirit plan for every game day
  
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  Communicate plans to section leaders and sections & Coordinate with other KSU spirit groups
  
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  Coordinate cheers during game events
  
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  Create and reinforce traditions & Promote School Spirit within the band and university
  
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  Work with section leaders to establish visuals, chants, horn moves, etc. for every tune played in stands and pep rally-type performances
  
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  Choreograph and teach halftime show dances
  

KENT STATE BANDS HISTORY

1919 - KSU Marching Band established by Music Department Director, Ms. Ann Maud Shamel.

1920 - First KSU Football team to play with equipment. The "field band" played in the stands at one football game.

1928 - Marching Band re-organized by Ms. Shamel with the help of music students.

1929 - Roy D. Metcalf took over directing the Marching Band. Herbert Kelly was the first Drum Major. Band has less than 20 members.

1934 - Marching Band was issued new uniforms consisting of white pants, a cape and caps.

1939 - The Marching Band was an all men's band due to a lack of "proper uniforms for women."

1940 - The Twin Bands were introduced at Kent State University. An all women's band performed separately and in conjunction with an all men's band. Both groups were under the direction of Roy D. Metcalf.

1957 - Roy D. Metcalf died on July 4, 1957. Edward L. Masters came to KSU from Kansas to serve as the Marching Band Director. Band performs its first 15-minute half-time show, the number of majorettes was reduced and more emphasis was placed on rehearsing music.

1959 - Twin bands were disbanded and new "unisex" band uniforms were debuted. Marching Band recorded "Kent's Golden Year" album to celebrate the 50th anniversary of KSU.

1974 - The KSU Alumni Band was formed.

1978 - Marching Band produced another album for the band program.

1979 - University President Golding cuts the Marching Band.

1980 - John Boyd, Director of Bands, served as the Marching Band Director. Thanks to fundraising and petitioning by the KSU students and alumni, the Marching Band was put back on the field. New uniforms were purchased and scholarships were issued to some band members

1981 - After several changes in directors, Mr. Michael Lee comes to Kent State to serve as the first Director of Athletic Bands. Drum and Bugle corps style of marching is introduced to KSU.

1992 - Due to several budget cuts within the School of Music, the band does not take the field. "Sitting band" plays at all home games.

1993 - The KSU Marching Band takes the field in new uniforms

1996 - Dr. Thomas Connors comes to KSU to serve as the Director of Athletic Bands. The band takes on a new identity as the Kent State University Marching Golden Flashes.

1997 - Marching Band crest created by Dr. Connors and students. Scholarships are also issued to all members.

1999 - The MGF celebrates its 80th Anniversary with the largest band in KSU history.

2000 - Mr. Eric Aho joins the staff as the new Director of Athletic Bands.

2002 - KSU Marching Golden Flashes debut new uniforms representing the history of the band while looking forward to a bright future.

2004 - Mr. Scott Curfman accepts the position of Director of Athletic Bands. The Band expands on the corps style of marching to include some high-energy drill maneuvers and music.

2012 - Mr. Frank Cosenza is appointed to the position of Interim Director of Athletic Bands.  The Marching Golden Flashes attend the 2012 MAC Championship Game.

2013 – The Marching Golden Flashes attend the 2013 GoDaddy.com Bowl in Mobile, AL.   Dr. John Franklin is appointed as Director of Athletic Bands.  Dr. Jesse Leyva is appointed as Director of Bands.  FlasherBrass expands to include piccolos, flutes, clarinets, and an electric bass.

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