Summer Band – 1st Day Checklist

The following list of items should be brought with you on your first day of Summer Band.  Please review it carefully to ensure that you do not forget anything important, and do not wait until the night before to look at it.  READ IT NOW!  For your convenience, you can print it out by clicking the print button at the end of this post.

1. CCISD Physical Form
   • Cannot use any other form
   • Must be signed by Parent/Guardian AND student in THREE separate places
2. Band Handbook Acknowledgement/Film/Media Release Form
   • Signed by Parent/Guardian and Student
3. UIL Acknowledgement form
   • Signed by Parent/Guardian and Student
4. UIL Health Tips for Marching Band Acknowledgement Form
   • Signed by Parent/Guardian and Student
5. Parent Consent Form for school sponsored trip
   • Signed by Parent/Guardian
6. Student Medication Form
   • Signed by Parent/Guardian
7. Sheet music for 2015 Marching Show and Fundamental Book
   • These need to be in a 3 ring binder with plastic sheet protectors.
8. Flip Folder and Lyre for instrument.
   • This will be used for stand tunes which will be posted to CHARMS at a later date.
9. Instrument
   • With all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
   • Instruments will be set down on concrete, therefore it is recommended that you bring a small towel to place underneath your instrument. (Not required)
10. Pencil(s)
11. Water jug (1/2 gallon minimum; does not have to be the blue one purchased at Equipment Night)
    • Updated 7/27: Water jugs ordered on equipment night will NOT be distributed the first day of Summer Band because the equipment items have not yet been delivered. Camelbaks are highly recommended for rehearsals. (not required)
    • Blue water jugs (the one from equipment night) are required for football games.
12. Athletic shoes
    • Vans, converse, vibram five fingers, or similar shoes are not acceptable footwear.
13. Athletic t-shirt (white) and shorts (no jeans or long pants)
    • Tank tops are allowed.
    • Ladies undergarments must remain hidden.
14. Sunscreen
    • Get the correct SPF for your skin type.
    • Apply sunscreen before going outside.
    • Reapply as needed during breaks.
15. Hat/visor and sunglasses
    • Sun protection for your eyes
    • Silly hats are not acceptable.
16. Prepare for rehearsal at least 48 hours in advance
    • Drink Gatorade the night before rehearsal
    • Eliminate soft drinks and energy drinks from your diet
17. Eat a quality breakfast and drink lots of water before rehearsal
    • Do NOT eat a big bowl of sugary cereal or pop-tarts.  You will end up feeling terrible and/or becoming ill.
    • Breakfast should include protein and avoid simple sugars.

Instructions For Downloading Music and Forms

1. Click here or the CHARMS link at the top of this page
2. Enter your student area password (initially your CCISD student ID)
3. Click “Files & Handouts”
4. Click “2015 Marching Show” and “Fundamental Book” and then click the PDF for your instrument.  (It is recommended that you print a test page 1st to ensure that everything is working correctly in order to avoid wasting any ink.
5. Download and READ the 2015 Band Handbook, and then continue to number 6.
6. Click the folder “Required Forms” and download and print every form

Important Note About Physical Form:

• ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL FORM WILL BE SENT HOME AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN UNTIL ONE IS TURNED IN WITH ALL SIGNATURES.