Glossary

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The district uses WGBT (Wet Bulb Glove Temperature) to keep you, our students, safe.  The monitor is on top of the aux gym.  We have a very limited amount of field rehearsal time but your safety is our first priority.  Indoor spaces will be found and alternate rehearsal plans made.  And if we can smell smoke, we shut down immediately.

More questions?  Reach out to our athletic director, Ms. Tacy Duncan.  tduncan@riversideunified.org

If you have to miss a rehearsal, make sure to let Ms. Hernandez, your section leader, and your coach know in advance. 

If you have to miss a rehearsal, make sure to let Ms. Hernandez, your section leader, and your coach know in advance. No performance if you missed the last rehearsal.

Attend the performance to help and it will not affect your grade. 

Everyone stays on the field until everyone is ready to leave.

• Coaching debriefs
• Gak pick up
• Props put away
• Trash picked up
• Help the pit!
• Better than we found it!

The annual Banquet is a semi-formal celebration held at the conclusion of the season to honor the hard work, growth, and achievements of all the ensembles. The evening features a shared meal, the presentation of awards, and an emotional farewell dedicated to the graduating seniors. More than just an awards ceremony, this special event brings together students, staff, and families to reflect on the season's memories and celebrate the tight-knit community built on and off the field.

The dress guidelines outlined here are strongly enforced to ensure that everyone in the ensemble is dressed professionally and uniformly for performances. If in doubt as to what to wear, stay as conservative as possible. Students who arrive for a concert improperly dressed will be sent home to change or, if this is not possible, will have their grade automatically lowered and may be pulled from the concert. Consistent failure to maintain a professional appearance in performance will have a negative effect upon one's grade. All students should be aware of concert attire guidelines and have the necessary clothing available, including color guard and percussion members. 

MEN 

* Black tuxedo or suit (pants and jacket; provided) 

* Pressed white dress shirt. (provided)

* Black bow tie. (provided)

* Black cummerbund (provided) or black tuxedo vest (optional). 

* Suspenders are permitted, but they must be either black or white. 

* Black dress socks (no ankle socks). 

* Black dress shoes (no cowboy or combat boots). 

WOMEN 

* Plain black, floor to mid-calf length gown with long or 3/4 sleeves (provided).

OR 

* Long or mid-calf black skirt or black dress slacks, with a black top having long or ¾ sleeves. If you wear slacks, they must be loose and flowing - nothing tight, and no jeans. 

* Black hose and black dress shoes. No open-toed shoes or sandals. 

* No excessive jewelry. No sequins or sparkles. Hair accessories must be black, silver, or gold. 

* No plunging necklines, rising slits (dress and skirt slits must not exceed six inches in length), low-cut backs, or displays of midriff. Wear a slip if your outfit requires it. 

* Toes, knees, and elbows must not be visible.

Gloves are worn by all members of the band while in uniform.  Brass players wear gloves with full fingers while woodwinds wear fingerless gloves.  One pair is provided for the season by the VP of Uniforms.  If lost, a new pair must be purchased by the member from the VP of Uniforms.

Season Contributions

Fall Marching Season

Fall Marching Band (Winds and Percussion)

• $500 requested family contribution

Fall Color Guard

• $500 total contribution split 
  • $250 designated costume fee
  • $250 requested family contribution 

Winter Guard & Winter Percussion (Second Semester)

• Separate competitive season
• Additional instructional staff
• Competitions and travel
• $250 designated costume fee
• $250 requested family contribution 

Music lessons at Riverside Poly Band and Color Guard are typically 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 1 hour long, depending on the student's needs and preferences.

Varsity Honors can be earned by students who with to push themselves to achieve more within their activity.  Students who complete the requirements will receive an activity honors patch for their letterman's jacket.  

Wind players - Enroll in both concert ensembles for two years; Participate in Honors Musical or District Honor Band for two years; Audition for All-Southern, All-State, or RCC Sousa Honor Band for two years.  Perform in SCSBOA Small Ensemble Festival for one year.  

Percussionists - Enroll in percussion class and a concert ensemble for two years; Participate in Honors Musical or District Honor Band for two years; Audition for All-Southern, All-State, or RCC Sousa Honor Band for two years.  Perform in SCSBOA Small Ensemble Festival for one year.  

Color Guard - TBD

Varsity letters are awarded at Awards Banquet to all freshmen who have completed a full year of participation in both marching band and their spring ensemble without missing any performances.  After their varsity letter, members who continue will receive an activity pin (2nd year) and service bars (3rd and 4th years).

Vipers (DSI Viper Marching Band Shoe) are the uniform marching shoe worn by all musicians in the band and percussion.  Vipers are ordered at the beginning of the year by the VP of Uniforms.  If lost, members must then order a replacement pair online.

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