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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MARCHING GOLDEN FLASHES JOHN FRANKLIN, DIRECTOR
The Marching Golden Flashes serve a variety of roles on the campus and in the community of Kent State University. Success depends on a systematic way of doing things. We call this our system of doing things “THE MACHINE”. The MACHINE represents the total structure of the band including organization, procedures, activities, philosophies, teaching methods, marching and playing style, leadership structure, and policies. Success also depends on an enthusiastic, dedicated, and spirited membership eager to always keep THE MACHINE well oiled and perfectly MAINTAINED. The marks of a good mechanic are great practice habits and rehearsal etiquette, positive attitudes, mental and physical discipline, commitment, cooperation, responsibility, dependability, enthusiasm, creativity, and hard work. It is our goal to constantly MAINTAIN the MACHINE which in turn brings about a tradition and legacy of excellence. 
STAFF DIRECTOR OF BANDS..…………………………………………………Dr. Jesse Levya DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC BANDS………...………………………...Dr. John Franklin DRUMLINE INSTRUCTOR...…………………………………………...……Jon Thomas TOUCH OF GOLD INSTRUCTOR……………………........………………….Beth Graal COLORGUARD INSTRUCTOR……….......…………………………..Lewis Shingleton GRADUATE ASSISTANTS………………………Malcolm Jones, Mary Kate McNally
Jordan Provost Summer Canter Vann Falisevac PICCOLO/FLUTE Alisha Cope Cate Fox
Ashley Schwartz Erin Hines
Katie Strok Erica Cope
Adria Trusso Andrew Piggott
Kenzie Heyman TRUMPET Sean Dolansky Derek Szabo Nate Condos MELLOPHONE Ben Smith TROMBONE/BARITONE Greg Kramer Maria Espenschied Katelyn Flannery SOUSAPHONE David Simenc Patrick O’Donnell
Kyle Hutchison COLORGUARD Kortney Reed Laura Beth Benner Katie Croft
COMMITTEES ALUMNI RELATIONS Cate Fox CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS Maria Espenchied COMMUNICATIONS TBA
Alisha Cope Nate Condos INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT David Simenc Kyle Hutchison
Adria Trusso Erica King
Erica Cope Katie Strok
Jamie Farrell SPIRIT CREW George Bagay DANCE TBA
COMMUNICATION The Marching Golden Flashes is a large organization with many diverse activities. It is inevitable that changes in schedules, itineraries, and plans will be made occasionally during the season. We will always strive to inform you of such changes far in advance. For this reason, we announce changes using a variety of methods: via KSU email, mass text, on the KSUMGF Twitter feed, on the KSUMGF Facebook page on the band website home page, and posted on the Department of Bands bulletin board located outside Dr. Franklin’s door (CPA E108). Members of the Marching Golden Flashes are expected to check their Kent University email on a daily basis for updates and important information. REHEARSAL CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES Assume that all rehearsals will be on the practice field unless otherwise indicated. Never assume that a rehearsal, performance, or event is cancelled until you have received official word from the Director of Athletic Bands. Meet in E112 in the case of inclement weather unless notified otherwise. WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Weekly announcements will be sent out via email. DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Daily announcements will be posted on the dry erase board at the beginning of rehearsal and read in the last five minutes of each one. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BAND MEMBERS All mass email announcements are to be sent to the Director of Athletic Bands who will review and forward them on to the appropriate parties. Likewise, any student announcements to be added to the announcement board at rehearsal must be emailed to the Director of Athletic Bands no later than one (1) hour prior to the beginning of rehearsal. NO EXCEPTIONS. Members are encouraged to use the 2015 KSUMGF Facebook page for last-minute or more detailed messages to be sent to the band membership. EMERGENCY/LAST-MINUTE ANNOUNCEMENTS In addition to Facebook and email, the MGF uses a text messaging application for quick updates and messages as needed. Please subscribe to the MGF Text Messaging System by sending a text to: 81010 with the message: @ksumgf
CONTACT INFORMATION Kent State University Bands Hugh A. Glauser School of Music 1325 Theatre Drive PO Box 5190 Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
Web Address: http://www.kent.edu/MGF# General Office Hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Dr. Franklin’s Office Phone: (330) 672-2515 Band Office Phone: (330) 672-0080 Dr. Franklin’s Cell: (812) 679-9054 Office Hours (Fall Semester): TWR from 10 am – noon (or by appointment as needed) in CPA E108
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ksumgf KSUMGF Text Messaging System: @ksumgf texted to 81010
Attendance: Mary Kate McNally Wind Instruments & Equipment: Malcolm Jones Drumline Equipment: Drumline Instructor Colorguard Equipment & Uniforms: Colorguard Instructor
Instrumentalists Uniforms: Jamie Farrell Flip Charts, Music, & Drill: Your Section Leader Replacement Music & Drill: MEMBERS ONLYwebsite Planned Absence Request Forms: MEMBERS ONLYwebsite Class Conflict Forms: MEMBERS ONLYwebsite Travel Deviation Forms: MEMBERS ONLYwebsite Rehearsal/Performance Logistics: Jamie Farrell Performance Help: Section Leader/Field Commanders Illness During Reh/Per: TBA Medical emergency: Any Faculty or Staff
2015 SEASON SCHEDULE June 19-21 COLORGUARD CLINIC & AUDITIONS | All Colorguard | 9 am – 5 pm June 27 DRUMLINE AUDITION PREP CLINIC | All Drumline | 1 pm – 5 pm July 25 DRUMLINE CLINIC & AUDITIONS | All Drumline | 9 am – 5 pm August 17-29 PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP (9 am – 9 pm each day)
August 21 WELCOME BACK BBQ | All Members, Alumni, & Families | 5:30 pm August 28 CONVOCATION | MACC | 10:30 am August 29 BACK TO SCHOOL PEP RALLY | MACC | 11 am September 12 KENT vs. DELAWARE STATE| 6 pm September 19 RANGER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE | TBD September 26 KENT vs. MARSHALL | TBD October 3 HOMECOMING PARADE | 11 am October 3 KENT vs. MIAMI (Homecoming/Alumni Band) | 3:30 pm October 24 KENT vs. BOWLING GREEN (Junior/Senior Day) | TBD November 5 KENT vs. BUFFALO | 7:30 pm | CBS Sports Network or ESPN3 November 18 KENT vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN| 8 pm | ESPN2/ESPNU November 27 KENT vs. AKRON (Akron, OH) | TBD* December 4 MAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (Detroit, MI)| TBA** Dec – Jan POSSIBLE BOWL GAME | Dec 19 – Jan 11** *This game takes place during Thanksgiving Break but is a required game for all members of the MGF **Attendance at all post-season games is required for all members of the MGF
WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE MONDAY 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Staff & UGS Meeting 3:20 pm – 5:15 pm Full Band Rehearsal 6 pm – 7 pm Drumline/Colorguard Sectional Rehearsals
6 pm – 7 pm Colorguard Rehearsal 6 pm – 7 pm Drumline/Colorguard Sectional Rehearsals
6 pm – 7 pm Drumline/Colorguard Sectional Rehearsals GAME DAY 8 am – 10:30 am Continuity Rehearsal (Dix Stadium) All Rehearsals are at the practice field unless otherwise stated. Check email for updates regarding inclement weather relocation All Rehearsals are at the practice field unless otherwise stated. Check email for updates regarding inclement weather relocation
BAND MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES CLASS REGISTRATION All students participating in the Marching Golden Flashes must be registered for the class no later than August 1, 2015. UNDERGRADUATES register for MUS 45222:
GRADUATES register for MUS 55222: PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP All potential members of the Marching Golden Flashes must attend the ENTIRETY of preseason training camp in order to be considered for membership. In addition to registering for the class, all potential members must register for Preseason Training Camp by completing and submitting the Preseason Camp Registration Form no later than August 1, 2015. AUDITIONS Membership in the Marching Golden Flashes is based on two factors: 1) Instrumentation balance and 2) Audition. Everyone planning to participate in the Marching Golden Flashes must complete an audition during preseason camp to be considered for band membership. While the goal is to allow as many members into the band as possible, the auditions are meant to check basic level skills. See the following information for specific audition requirements for each section: Brass & Woodwind All brass and woodwind players must complete a playing and marching audition during camp. Playing auditions will occur on August 22-23 and will consist of prepared pieces, major scales, chromatic scale, and a short sightreading excerpt. The prepared pieces are available for download HERE and should be printed off by the student BEFORE arriving to the audition. Be prepared to play the following excerpts for the playing audition:
All brass and woodwind members must also complete a marching fundamentals audition on August 23. This will consist of each member demonstrating the call to attention, horns up and horns down and a forward march while playing the KSU fight song. Scores will be based on precision and accuracy, body and horn carriage, energy and enthusiasm. The scores for both the playing and marching audition will be used to determine membership, part, and rank placement for all brass and woodwind players with the results posted on the band website by midnight on August 23. FLUTE/PICCOLO – All first year flute/piccolo members must audition and, if selected, perform on piccolo as a member of the Marching Golden Flashes. Veteran members who wish to play piccolo must also audition on piccolo during the playing audition. Drumline The number of Drumline members is fixed each year. Therefore, rigorous auditions will determine membership for this section. Auditions are held during the spring semester for the following year Please visit the Drumline website for more information about the MGF Drumline including audition information, materials, and schedule.
Every member of the Marching Golden Flashes will be assigned two numbers: a pregame number and an attendance block letter and number (A1, B6, K9, for example) also called your “rank number”. These numbers will remain THE SAME throughout the season. You MUST memorize your rank number!!! These will be the same numbers used for taking attendance as well as marking your spot on halftime drill charts. The ranks are assembled with the #1 member serving as the RANK LEADER. The rank number IS NOT the same as your pregame show number. Pregame Block The Marching Golden Flashes pregame show utilizes the same number of performers every year regardless of the size of the band. Members are selected to participate in the pregame show based on band balance, experience and/or ability. Each member in the pregame show will be assigned a specific pregame drill number. In some cases, rotating alternates might be used for a pregame spot. Alternates In some cases, there may be alternates for the band block. An alternate is a full member of the marching band. Alternates will practice and rehearse at every rehearsal. Alternates will perform in the stands and other musical appearances utilizing the entire ensemble. Marching performances will be limited, however, to those persons named to the band block. In some cases, there may be two alternates who share a permanent spot. In this case, the alternates will take turns marching every other performance. Alternates may also be determined by limited availability in sections (instrumentation), marching scores, playing scores and exceptional cases. Any potential or returning member scoring too low to be named a regular member may be placed as an alternate. Regular members may become alternates in the case of unexcused absences, missed rehearsals, disciplinary action, or missed performances. Any member missing any part of a rehearsal or a performance may be replaced by an alternate. Auditioning for Kent State University Bands There are three concert bands, a pep band, and several jazz ensembles in addition to the Marching Golden Flashes. Membership is open to all Kent State University students. Two of the concert bands (the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band) are auditioned groups with auditions taking place during the first week of classes in the fall semester and the weekend before classes start in the spring semester. You may sign up for the fall semester audition HERE as well as download audition materials HERE. The Jazz Ensembles hold auditions during the first few days of the fall semester. More information about these groups can be found HERE. The FlasherBrass pep band performs at all men’s and women’s home basketball games as well as post-season MAC and NCAA tournament games. Auditions are held in late September. Please visit HERE for more information. Please visit KSU Bands for more information regarding all of the band performance opportunities available to Kent State students.
GENERAL RULES & CONDUCT Members of the Marching Golden Flashes are expected to exhibit the highest standards of personal contact both when together at an official performance, trip, rehearsal, or event and even in their own personal lives. All students are expected to adhere to all policies as stated in the Kent State University Code of Student Conduct. Violations of any and all codes may result in suspension or dismissal from the MGF as well as university-sponsored disciplinary action. In addition, the following expectations must be met: Hazing/Discrimination Hazing will not be permitted under any circumstances. Members of the MGF are not permitted to harass any member or non-member of the band on matters such as, but not limited to, race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Please refer to the Ohio State Law for a full description of what constitutes hazing as well as possible legal consequences. Alcohol & illegal drugs The use of alcohol or any illegal substance that impair an individual’s ability to represent the Marching Golden Flashes, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, or Kent State University in a positive manner will not be tolerated. Violators may be dismissed from the Marching Golden Flashes and/or may face legal or university ramifications. This applies to every band member and staff and is not limited to activity that takes place only during official Marching Golden Flashes performances, trips, rehearsals, or events. Smoking Smoking is not permitted during any rehearsal or performance, even if the band is on a break. Smoking is not permitted while we are functioning as a group. Anyone smoking in uniform or during a rehearsal may be dismissed from the band. Internet Message Boards Marching Golden Flashes members will refrain from commenting on ANY message board (Rivals.com, etc.) on the topic of KSU Athletic Bands (even if the comment is positive in nature, or to “defend” the band program). When commenting on message boards about non-Band subjects, members are NOT permitted to identify themselves as members of the MGF. If you feel a response is needed to something you have seen, forward the information to the Director of Athletic Bands. Media Interviews MGF members are NOT permitted to grant interviews with news media (print, television, radio, internet, school news, etc.) regarding KSU Athletic Bands topics without specific permission from the Director of Athletic Bands (even if the comment is positive in nature or to “defend” the band program). When reporting the interview request to the Director of Athletic Bands, please include publication, reporter, & topic. Social Media MGF members are not permitted to post or allow others to post images of themselves engaging in any of the following on any picture-hosting and/or social media website:
Ad Hoc Performance Groups MGF members are not permitted to perform under the guise of any Kent State University Band Ensemble without explicit permission from the Bands faculty. Be Mindful of the 3 R’s RESPECT | RESTRAINT | RESPONSIBILITY Your reputation is EARNED, not given to you. You are what you DO, not what you SAY or THINK.
REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE The Marching Golden Flashes work as a well oiled machine during our rehearsals in order to perfect our performances. It is expected that all members understand and adhere to the following etiquette and rehearsal expectations and procedures:
Be WHERE you are supposed to be WHEN you are supposed to be there WITH the items you are supposed to have Doing WHAT you are supposed to be doing HOW you are supposed to be doing it.
GAME DAY RULES & PROCEDURES Game Day in the Marching Golden Flashes is what we live for. It is the main reason for existence as we serve to be the “Tip of the Bolt” in supporting our athletic teams. Whether we are up or down by 70 or going for the win on the last play, we will always be the most vocal, energetic, creative, and supportive fans our teams and fans will ever encounter. We do things big in the MGF-it’s part of what makes us so unique. GAME DAY SCHEDULE The exact schedule for each game will be posted the week preceding that game. The tentative Game Day Schedule is as follows: 7 am - Drumline, Tubas, Colorguard, R&P Committee, & Instruments Committee meet to unload truck 7:30 am – Drumline & Colorguard Warmups/UGS and Staff report 8 am - 10:30 am – Continuity Rehearsal 1.5 hours before Kickoff – Call Time/Uniform Inspection 45 min before Kickoff – Line up for Pregame 25 min before Kickoff - Pregame EXPECTATIONS
“THE TIP OF THE BOLT”
BAND TRAVEL Travel is one of the finest experiences about membership in the KSU Marching Golden Flashes. On trips, the band serves as an ambassador of the entire KSU band division, the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, Kent State University, the city of Kent, and sometimes the state of Ohio and even the United States. Normally the mere presence of the band attracts attention. When the impression left behind is good, the chances are very high that students will become interested in KSU as their choice for continuing their education. LODGING AND MEALS Accommodations for the MGF will be in hotels/motels on most trips. Regardless of the accommodations, members are expected to follow the KSU codes of student conduct, MGF Policies and Procedures, as well as proper ethical behavior. Nothing but impeccable conduct will be tolerated. In some cases, meals will be provided. When this is not possible or practical, students will be given a per diem based on the State of Ohio and university regulations. TRAVEL GUIDELINES
BOWL GAME POLICY It is a policy of the KSU Marching Golden Flashes that all members participate in any university sanctioned bowl game activity as part of the course requirements. While every attempt is made to plan these trips as early as possible, the ultimate destination relies solely on the football team’s record and the invitation by the bowl committee. In cases when KSU is playing in the MAC championship game, the bowl destination will not be decided until early December. All personal plans for travel, vacation, etc. between the end of the fall and beginning of the spring semester should be tentative until the bowl game is announced. Post-season activities are subject to the attendance and grading policies outlined in the Marching Golden Flashes handbook. Complete list of possible KSU Marching Golden Flashes bowl games Raycom Media Camellia Bowl (Montgomery, AL) Dec 19 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Boise, ID) Dec 22 Boca Raton Bowl (Boca Raton, FL) Dec 22 GoDaddy Bowl (Mobile, AL) Dec 23 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl (Nassau, Bahamas) Dec 24 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Dec 31 Goodyear Cotton Bowl (Arlington, TX) Dec 31 Capital One Orange Bowl (Miami Gardens, FL) Dec 31 Fiesta Bowl (Glendale AZ) Jan 1 National Championship (Glendale, AZ) Jan 11
ATTENDANCE POLICY Perfect attendance is considered the norm. Band demands on your time are published in advance and members should make the necessary arrangements to be at all required functions. Serious illness, death in the family, marriage in the immediate family, religious obligations, academic responsibilities, and career interviews are the ONLY excused absences. An excused absence does not affect an individual’s grade but may affect performance status. REGULAR REHEARSALS Because of the demanding performance schedule and short amount of rehearsal time, students are expected to be on time at all rehearsals. Attendance will be taken PROMPTLY at the posted call time for every event. Attendance records will be posted every Monday during the season. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of your absence and grade situation. DRUMLINE AND AUXILIARY REHEARSALS Sectional rehearsals for Drumline and Auxiliary groups are required and follow the same rules and expectations as Regular Rehearsals. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Each member is allowed one free rehearsal absence to be used at his/her discretion during the season. Any further absences will result in the lowering of your final grade by one letter for each subsequent absence. Once the free absences is used up, no further “excused” absences will be granted. Members may petition to have any absences beyond their one free one to not count adversely against their grade. Petitions for excused absences due to EXTREME and UNAVOIDABLE circumstances must be presented to Dr. Franklin within one week of your return to rehearsal. In most cases, emergencies must be documented by the hospital, doctor, or authorities to receive consideration for excusal. Attending rehearsal or performance without your instrument, drill, music, or appropriate attire will also be considered an unexcused absence. Do not schedule doctor’s appointments, lessons, hearings, academic meetings, etc. during rehearsal hours. GAME DAY REHEARSALS Game Day Rehearsals are held in Dix Stadium. Students arriving more than 15 minutes late may not march that game at the discretion of the Band Director. The offending member may also be relegated to alternate status for the following game. This will be considered an unexcused absence. Arriving late but prior to 15 minutes will be considered a normal tardy. LAST FRIDAY REHEARSAL If any member is absent from or significantly tardy to the last regular rehearsal prior to a game (i.e. Friday afternoon’s rehearsal before a Saturday game) or from the game day continuity rehearsal, they may not be allowed to perform on the field with the band that game. A second such absence may result in losing your permanent spot in the drill. TARDIES/EARLY DEPARTURES Attendance is taken promptly at the posted call time for every rehearsal, performance , and event. The field commanders will give a warning whistle 2 minutes prior to attendance block. Members must be in their assigned attendance block spot by the 2nd whistle or you will be considered tardy. Members who are tardy or leave rehearsal early are required to sign in or out on the tardy board posted on the director’s observation tower. This must be done before the end of rehearsal or the tardy will be recorded as an absence. Members who leave rehearsal early without signing out will be marked absent for that particular rehearsal. Petitions to not have a tardy beyond your first follow the same guidelines as stated in the absence policy. Any tardies beyond 15 minutes after the call time will be considered absences unless there are mitigating circumstances. The tardy policy is: 0-2 tardies = no penalty Every tardy after the second one = ½ of an absence CLASS CONFLICTS Band members are allowed to miss up to a certain amount of rehearsal per week for the SOLE reason of conflict with other regularly scheduled KSU classes or labs. This policy exists so that students are able to take classes they need for their major without having to withdraw from participating in marching band. This policy DOES NOT allow students to miss for any activities related to another class (such as observations, clinic experiences, extra lessons, etc.) but are not part of the schedule as outlined by the registrar. Band members may miss up to but no more than the following amount of rehearsal each week: 3rd & 4th year members – no more than 1 hour/wk 1st & 2nd year members – no more than 45 min/wk Procedure for obtaining permission to miss rehearsal due to class conflicts:
Members with class conflict-related tardies will be held accountable to the information filled out on the form. Any member arriving later than the agreed upon time will fall under the same guidelines as a regular tardy. PERFORMANCES Music groups exist to perform for audiences. Therefore it is absolutely necessary that you are in attendance at each performance. This often means you have to miss an event back home or elsewhere which you heretofore thought extremely important (like your high school’s homecoming or a competition with the high school band you work with). Excused absences will be permitted only for EXTREME and UNAVOIDABLE circumstances. In some cases, members may petition to be excused from a performance due to once-in-lifetime event. Each request will be addressed on a case-by-case basis with final decision made by Dr. Franklin. Unexcused absences include but are not limited to most non-KSU performances, work, vacations, etc. Policies for obtaining excused tardies/early departures/absences for performances follow those for rehearsals. Any unexcused absence from a performance will result in a semester grade of F as well as immediate dismissal from the Marching Golden Flashes ABSENCE REQUEST FORM
REMEMBER!!! FOLLOWING THESE PROCEDURES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT AN ABSENCE OR TARDY WLL BE EXCUSED. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW UP ON THEIR REQUESTS TO ENSURE THAT AN EXCUSED ABSENCE/TARDY HAS BEEN GRANTED. IN ALL CASES, THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC BANDS WILL HAVE THE FINAL WORD CONCERNING THE EXCUSABILITY OF ANY ABSENCE/TARDY. Directory: sites -> default -> files -> file file -> Wars and State-Making Reconsidered: The Rise of the Interventionist State file -> Annual Report July 2012 June 2013 Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission file -> Veterans business development officers alabama file -> Advisor: Professor Baumann file -> Oil and chemical spills are one of the gravest detrimental incidents that can occur to the environment file -> State of Connecticut Anti-Idling Regulation Information note this document contains a portion of Connecticut regulations file -> 8. External and Indigenous Sources of Khmer Rouge Ideology file -> International organisation for standardisation organisation internationale de normalisation file -> Название журнала Download 176.04 Kb. Share with your friends:
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