Pre-Participation Physicals

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2019-2020 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated on or after April 1, 2019.  These Physical Forms must be on file by the first day of Summer Band (July 29).  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking HERE.  Students who do not have a current completed form on file in the band office will be sent home from summer band.

This physical can be performed by your family doctor or PA, or at any place that gives sports physicals. The physical forms are due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of this school year. There will be an opportunity to get your physical at Clear Springs on April 23rd. Click HERE to download the flyer.

2019Physicals Flyer

BE SURE THAT BOTH PARENT AND STUDENT SIGN THE BOTTOM OF PAGES 1, 2, AND 3!  FORMS WITHOUT SIGNATURES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

Important:
  • It is suggested that parents make a copy of the completed form to keep on file at home.
  • If you will be participating in both band and athletics you will need one copy of your physical form on file in the band office and one copy of your physical form on file with the athletic trainer.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to make sure a copy of the physical form is made and that one is given to the band directors and one to the athletic trainer.

 

 

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PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICALS

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2018-2019 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated on or after April 1, 2018.  These Physical Forms are due on Equipment Night (July 30) and must be on file by the first day of Summer Band (July 31).  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking here.  Students who do not have a current completed form on file in the band office will be sent home from summer band.

This physical can be performed by your family doctor or PA, or at any place that gives sports physicals. These physicals are due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of the school year.

BE SURE THAT BOTH PARENT AND STUDENT SIGN THE BOTTOM OF PAGES 1, 2, AND 3!  FORMS WITHOUT SIGNATURES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

Important:
  • It is suggested that parents make a copy of the completed form to keep on file at home.
  • If you will be participating in both band and athletics you will need one copy of your physical form on file in the band office and one copy of your physical form on file with the athletic trainer.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to make sure a copy of the physical form is made and that one is given to the band directors and one to the athletic trainer.

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Pre-Participation Physical

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2016-2017 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated on or after April 1, 2016.  These Physical Forms  are due the first day of Summer Band (August 1).  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking here.  Students who do not have a form on file in the band office will be sent home.

This physical can be performed by your family doctor, however a doctor will be available at Clear Springs on Saturday, May 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM for your convenience.  This will take place at Clear Springs High School and the cost will be $25 dollars. For more information please read the following flyer: Physical Email Flyer 2016

These physicals are due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of the school year.  Do not let the trainer keep the form.  Wait for the doctor’s signature and take the form with you when you are done.  You can then turn the form in the next day to Mr. Brown or Mr. Williams.

BE SURE THAT BOTH PARENT AND STUDENT SIGN THE BOTTOM OF PAGES 1, 2, AND 3!  FORMS WITHOUT SIGNATURES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

Important:
  • If you will be participating in both band and athletics you will need one copy of your physical form on file in the band office and one copy of your physical form on file with the athletic trainer.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to make sure a copy of the physical form is made and that one is given to the band directors and one to the athletic trainer.
  • It is suggested that parents make a copy of the completed form to keep on file at home.

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Pre-Participation Physical

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2015-2016 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated after April 1, 2015.  These Physical Forms  are due the first day of Summer Band (July 29 for freshmen; July 31 for all other classes).  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking here.  IMPORTANT:  Make sure you have the correct form by checking that “REVISED 12-4-14” is in the upper right-hand corner of page 3.  This is the Medical History page.

This physical can be performed at your family doctor, however a doctor will be available at Clear Springs on Thursday, April 23rd from 2:30 to 5:00 for your convenience.  This will be in the Clear Springs High School Competition Gym.  The cost will be $25 dollars; cash is preferred or checks may be made payable to Dr. John Kirkwood.  Please note that Wind Ensemble members will not be able to take advantage of this as they will be at UIL Contest; instead, they will either need to get the physical at their family doctor or go to Clear Creek High School on April 22 between 2-6. Click here for more info.

These physicals are due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of the school year.  Do not let the trainer keep the form.  Wait for the doctor’s signature and take the form with you when you are done.  You can then turn the form in the next day to Mr. Brown or Mr. Williams.

BE SURE THAT BOTH PARENT AND STUDENT SIGN THE BOTTOM OF PAGES 1, 2, AND 3!  FORMS WITHOUT SIGNATURES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Important:
  • If you will be participating in both band and athletics you will need one copy of your physical form on file in the band office and one copy of your physical form on file with the athletic trainer.
  • It is the students responsibility to make sure a copy of the physical form is made and that one is given to the band directors and one to the athletic trainer.

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Physical Forms for Band & Athletics

Students that are involved with both band and athletics must have a copy of their CCISD Pre-Participation Physicals on file with the band and with the athletic trainer.  Students who have not already made a copy may pick up their physical form from us, get a copy made, and then return one to us and one to the athletic trainer.

It is suggested that when physicals are given each year that each student make three copies of the physical form and give one to the trainer, one to the band director, and keep one on file at home.

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Summer Band Preparation

During Summer Band students will learn many new concepts to help them play their instruments better and of course learning how to march.  Students who take the time to prepare for Summer Band will get a much more rewarding and enjoyable experience out of it, which will result in a much more rewarding and enjoyable school year.  Therefore, we highly recommend that students take action now, before Summer Band begins, in order to get the best possible experience out of Summer Band  and the school year.  There are two components to successfully preparing yourself for Summer Band, which are practicing your music and preparing your body physically.

Practicing Music

Download the 2014 show music from CHARMS if you have not already done so, read this for help.

  1. Work on one section of music at a time.
    • Do not try and work on an the entire piece at once.
    • When you have completed the steps below successfully, then you may move on to the next section.
  2. Use a metronome
    • Seriously, use a metronome 100% of the time that you are practicing and focus on completing the steps below, in-time with the metronome.
    • Start slow, only get faster when you can complete all of the steps below successfully.
  3. Tap your foot
    • This will help with marching
    • If this is easy for you, then you can practice taping your left foot on odd beats (1, 3, etc…)and right foot on even beats (2, 4, etc…)
  4. Count the rhythm
    • Count as strongly as if you were playing (don’t whisper under your breathe)
    • Instrument should be in playing position
    • Finger/position your part as you count
    • Only continue when you have counted and fingered/positioned 100% successfully.
  5. Say note names
    • Always do this under tempo, you won’t be able to do it as fast as counting or playing.
    • Say note names as strongly as if you were playing (don’t whisper under your breathe)
    • Say flats and sharps (e.g. if you have a B-Flat, then say “B-Flat”)
    • Finger/position your part as you say the note names
    • Only continue when you have said the note names and fingered/positioned 100% successfully
  6. Play the part
    • Record yourself
    • Listen to the recording and analyze
    • Did you stay with the metronome?
    • Did you play the correct rhythm?
    • Did you play the correct pitches?
    • If you are having trouble playing the correct rhythms, then spend more time counting.  If you are having trouble playing the correct pitches, then spend more time saying note names.
  7. Move onto next section or repeat this section at a faster tempo

Note:  There are many more practice techniques that can be used in addition to the ones listed above and I encourage you to use any that you may know.

Preparing Your Body

It’s hot in Texas, and while we will not be outside during the hottest part of the day, (we normally go inside around 10am and don’t go back outside until around 6pm)  there are some simple things that you MUST do to better prepare yourself for Summer Band.

  1. Drink Water!
  2. Go outside!
    • Seriously, go outside.  Yes, we know it is hot, but you need to get used to it.
    • Start off just going outside in the shade and then move to the sun, working your way up to longer times spent outside in the sun (wear sunscreen).
  3. Drink Water!
  4. Get some exercise (outdoors)
    • Some simple suggestions would be to go for walks or go swimming.
  5. Drink Water!
  6. Stop eating processed foods
    • I mean it, if it comes in a sealed plastic wrapper, has an expiration date that is more than one week away, and has hard to pronounce words on the ingredient list, then it is probably bad for you and will make you feel terrible when you do any physical activity.
    • Eat real food, normally found around the perimeter of the grocery store.
  7. Drink Water!
    • Have you gotten the hint yet that you need to be drinking water?
    • Stop drinking sugary beverages, they are bad for you and will make you feel terrible when you do any physical activity.

If you have any comments/questions about practicing music or preparing your body, please use the comment box below so that others may benefit from your comment/question.

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Pre-Participation Physical Opportunity

Do you still need to complete your pre-participation physical?  While this physical can be performed at your family doctor, UTMB is also offering physical screenings on Saturday, June 21st from 9am to 1pm at the Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes.  Cost is $25 dollars; students should wear t-shirts and shorts, and bring a signed UTMB consent form, available at www.utmbhealth.com/studentsports, and the CCISD Physical form available by clicking here. To save time at the screening, please complete the forms before your arrival. Appointments appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Click here for the flier.

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2014-2015 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated after April 1, 2014. These Physical Forms will be due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of the school year.  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking here.  Be sure to get the physical form back from the doctor after it is completed.  Do not rely on someone to turn the form in for you.

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Pre-Participation Physicals

All students who will be participating in High School Band during the 2014-2015 school year are required by the district to have a Pre-Participation Physical which must be dated after April 1, 2014.  These Physical Forms will be due the first day of Summer Band.  Forms are available for pickup in the band office and available for download online by clicking here.

This physical can be performed at your family doctor, however a doctor will be available at Clear Springs on Thursday, April 24th from 2:00 to 5:30 for your convenience.  This will be in the Clear Springs High School Competition Gym.  The cost will be $25 dollars; cash is preferred or checks may be made payable to Dr. John Kirkwood.

These physicals are due the first day of Summer Band, but can and should be turned in to the band office if completed before the end of the school year.  Do not let the trainer keep the form.  Wait for the doctor’s signature and take the form with you when you are done.  You can then turn the form in the next day to Mr. Brown or Mr. Williams.

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