Welcome to the 2008 Javelina Marching Band Webpage!
This year’s show is Jazz in the Blue and Gold Night.
The selections are:
Caravan by Duke Ellington
Harlem Nocturne by Earle Hagen
A Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie
Hope to see you in the fall!
2008 Band Camp schedule!
Tentative Band Schedule is up!
Band camp and Fall band information
Dorm Check-In
The dorms will be available to the Band Students ONLY for check-in on Sunday, August 10 between 10 a.m. and 12 noon and Tuesday, August 12 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.. All those wishing to check in early should notify the band department by email (brian.shelton@tamuk.edu) or phone (593-2160) in which dorm you will reside. Housing must have your name in order for you to check in early, and no exceptions can be made. You will check in at your dorm. We hope to place everyone in their permanent rooms at the first check-in, but it is possible that some students will have to move into temporary housing. Anyone in that situation will be notified when they may move into their permanent residence.
Registration
You should have registered with the band by now, but in case you have not, register here. Click the link at the top of the page to register with the band. Fill out this form completely to ensure yourself a spot in the halftime show. You can also indicate early dorm check-in on the form. It is important that everyone fill out the form prior to camp.
Instrument Check-Out
The band provides instruments for all baritone saxophones, mellophones, baritones, tubas, and percussion. All colorguard equipment will be provided by the band department. There are a limited number of other instruments (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone) available for use with the marching band. These instruments will be distributed Wednesday, August 13 at 8:00 a.m. Should you have any questions, contact the applied faculty member whose instrument you play. A list of faculty is below, along with contact information. There is no rental fee, but you are responsible for the care of the instrument.
Flute - Naomi Seidman - contact Mr. Shelton
Clarinet - Nancy KingSanders - (361) 593-2157
Saxophone - James Warth - (361) 593-2821
Trumpet - Christopher Carrillo - (361) 593-2805
Horn - Jennifer Sholtis - (361) 593-2786
Trombone - Paul Hageman - (361) 593-2806
Baritone - Yutaka Kono - (361) 593-2820
Tuba - Yutaka Kono - (361) 593-2820
Percussion - Randy Fluman - (361) 593-4546
Guard - Adam Duron - contact Mr. Shelton
Band Camp Necessities
Though there are relatively few financial obligations for band camp, there are some things each individual student must provide. Items you must have prior to band camp are:
- Black marching shoes, black socks & gloves
- There is no specific shoe that is required; however, tennis shoes are not allowed.
- Common brands are Drillmasters, Dinkles, and Speedsters, and may be purchased through online music stores.
- Shoes may also be purchased locally at Goetsch Music. Call them at (361)592-5464 for price and availability.
- Do not wait until the last minute to order shoes!
- A 1-inch three-ring binder (with name written on the front in permanent marker)
- 60-inch, thick shoe string
- 40 pages of clear plastic sheet protectors (in your binder)
- Instrument lyre
- Money for breakfast and lunch each day of camp
- $10.00 uniform cleaning fee.
- Note: Guard and Twirling members may be responsible for extra uniform costs, based on budgetary restrictions. All uniforms and shoes will be ordered at the beginning of the season, at the discretion of the instructors.
Other Things to Bring to Camp:
- Sunblock
- Hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes – NO FLIP FLOPS or SANDALS ON THE FIELD!!!
- Water jug
- Sunglasses
- Instrument needs – reeds, valve oil, etc.
- Pencil and highlighter
Staying hydrated and protected from the South Texas sun is of the utmost importance, so come prepared. Drink lots of water the night before each rehearsal: hydration begins before rehearsal.
Summer Rehearsals
Summer rehearsals have begun! Come out and read through the show music and stands tunes for the upcoming 2008 season! Rehearsals are Mondays starting in mid-July from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the music building rehearsal hall. The rehearsals are open to all marching band members and guests, regardless of whether they will be in the band next year or not. The remaining rehearsal dates are July 21, 28, and August 4. Join us for some relaxed music making in Kingsville!
Concert Band Auditions
This semester’s concert band auditions will be held on Tuesday August 19, Wednesday August 20, and Thursday August 21. Brass auditions will be held on Tuesday, woodwinds on Wednesday, and percussion on Thursday. Music will be available in the music office starting in early August.
Summer Band Rehearsals
Summer rehearsals have begun! Come out and read through the show music and stands tunes for the upcoming 2008 season! Rehearsals are Mondays starting in mid-July from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the music building rehearsal hall. The rehearsals are open to all marching band members and guests, regardless of whether they will be in the band next year or not. The remaining rehearsal dates are July 21, 28, and August 4. Join us for some relaxed music making in Kingsville!