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General Tips
- Thank anyone that you see volunteering. A little gratitude goes a long way. Our volunteers are THE BEST.
- Check the web site every day…..you never know what may change overnight
- Take your students band letter jacket to a seamstress to have the patches put on. The sleeves require a special needle to avoid ruining the material
- You will hear many references to the "white box." There is a locking white box in both Lowery and AHS band halls. This is where your student should put any forms or paperwork whenever requested.
- Anything can happen on a band outing. If you child calls home and says "our bus got hit by a swimming pool" Believe them! But it is a great life experience!
- Start collecting patches for you child's senior letter jacket NOW.
- Don't miss out on the "esca-experience", Get involved in some way, your own way, big or small
- Wear some sort of "esca-shirt" proudly to all events, even to the grocery store! You will be surprised how many people will associate to our group!
- Enjoy each moment the kids perform, go overboard: clap, sing, tap your foot, and yelling is encouraged OUR job…. The kids notice!.
- This group of adults, as well as kids, are a great support system. Just ask and you shall receive.
- Make extra copies of all your child's music. Put their name on every page. Be prepared to buy another flip folder at any time.
- If you did not order a band polo shirt to wear to games or events to show Escadrille Spirit, you can purchase additional Eagle shirts at A-Town Sports in Allen or other retail stores.
- Volunteer to work for the Pit Bulls! They are the best.
- Back into your parking space at the high school when picking up your child after any band function. It makes your departure easier and safer.
- Do not block the lower two parking lots after events. This is where the buses pull in to unload the kids. There is a flow to exit… Be nice to the person helping with traffic flow!
- Yes, your child needs to be at every game, practice or event.
- Do not pull up into the "Performing Arts staff only" parking to drop off/pick up your child, especially on game or contest day. A big truck may run over your car.
- Visit Scott Yarberry's web site to see awesome pictures of the band kids. www.allenphotos.org
- The Band Handbook is on line and covered much of this material, …. Reference that document if you get a chance"
- Four years of band flies by FAST!!!! Don't miss them! Be a problem solver not a problem maker!
- Encourage your student to get to know their section leader. We may come across as tough, but the main purpose of a student leader is to aid our fellow students. If you need copies of music, advice, confirmation of times, or even borrowing instruments when your's is in the repair shop, there's a good chance the section leader can help you out and you can avoid having to bother a director.
- Purchase memory items like DVD's and videos of performances. Once your child's in college, they'll want them to show off to all their new friends who won't believe they marched in a band of over 500 people.
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