Dr. Marty Marks, Director of Bands mmarks@adrian.edu

 

 

 A letter from Dr. Marks:

 

Hi, Everyone!

 

It would be very helpful to all involved to let me know if you have no intention of continuing with band.  I am currently planning fall slots for our halftime shows, and I only want to use a small number of alternates.  So, if you are done with band, please leave a message at 517-264-3879 or mmarks@adrian.edu as soon as possible.  I would really appreciate it!

 

If you are planning to be in band this fall, or if you are UNDECIDED, please respond to let me know your status.  That way, I know you received this letter or email.  I don’t want to leave anyone out due to lack of communication!

 

Incoming freshmen and transfers - Have you auditioned for a scholarship?  You should consider doing it, even if you have lots of money from other sources.  Scholarship offers look good on resumes even if you don’t use the money.  Call or email me to set up your audition - it’s short, easy, and a lot less stressful than you might think.  (Note: If you can’t visit the campus any time soon, you can audition by recording - call me for details.)  Further, you don’t have to be a band genius to qualify.  I only need to know that you know what you’re doing.

 

Athletes - if you are planning to participate in ANY varsity or JV sports or cheer/pom/dance, you can participate as much as your schedule allows and still be in band in some capacity (meaning you get to use the band scholarship money).  Don’t decide to retire from band until you know how much will be required of you!  One of the reasons I have had such good bands in my career is because I work well with busy students and coaches.  Give me a try!

 

On the next page you will find a fall schedule.  It should be fairly complete.  In the near future, you will be able to access the band syllabus at www.adriancollegemusic.org .  The syllabus will outline costs of participation (not very much and billed to your Adrian account), grading and attendance rules.  You will find this schedule a lot less demanding than high school marching band! 

 

Check this schedule against your personal calendar.  When you discover conflicts, let me know.  I can be very flexible with people who are kind enough to give me advance notice!  If you have a lot of conflicts, don’t assume your band career is over.  Just call or email me! 

 

I will be gone for some of the summer, but I will check my email daily at mmarks@adrian.edu.  Please contact me with your questions!

 

Sincerely,

 

Marty Marks

Director of Bands

517-264-3879

 

ADRIAN COLLEGE BAND SCHEDULE - FALL SEMESTER 2008

NOTE: Football Games usually last 3 to 4 hours*

 

Wednesday, August 12 – Band camp begins – check your band camp schedule for specific data (freshmen should be able to check into their fall semester rooms – it is likely that upperclassmen will, too, barring any conflicts with summer conferences)

 

Monday August 25 - Classes begin - band meets in Spencer Hall from 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, August 27 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Monday September 1 - Labor Day, no classes

 

Wednesday, September 3 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Monday, September 8 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, September 10 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Friday, September 12 – Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Saturday, September 13 – F-ball vs. Defiance – photo day, pre-game w/area high schools – start 1 pm/game 7 pm

 

Monday, September 15 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, September 17 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Friday, September 19 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Saturday, September 20 – F-ball vs. Bluffton, Acquaintance Day, start 10 am/game 1 pm

 

Monday, September 22 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, September 24 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Monday, September 29 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, October 1 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Friday, October 3 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm, Pep Rally/Bonfire 8 to 10:30 pm

 

Saturday, October 4 - Homecoming all day from 9 am, game vs. Kalamazoo 7 pm

 

Monday, October 6 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Tuesday, October 7 - County Exhibition at Maple Stadium in Adrian, 7 to 10 pm

 

Wednesday, October 8 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Saturday, October 11 – Mid-winter Break, no classes until next Wednesday

 

Wednesday, October 15 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Monday, October, 20 – Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, October 22 – Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Friday, October 24 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Saturday, October 25 – F-ball vs. Hope, Family Weekend start 10 am/game 1 pm

 

Monday, October 27 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, October 29 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Monday, November 3 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, November 5 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Friday, November 7 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Saturday, November 8 – F-ball vs. Alma, start 10 am/game 1 pm, Fall Showcase at 8 pm

 

Monday, November 10 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, November 12 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Monday, November 17 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, November 19 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Monday, November 24 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, November 26 - Thanksgiving break, no classes

 

Monday, December 1 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Wednesday, December 3 - Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Friday, December 5 – Rehearse 4 to 5:30 pm

 

Saturday, December 6 - Winter Concert, 3 pm, call time at 2:30 pm, ends before 5 pm

 

*Please don’t ask if you can go to work right after half time.  We remain to the end of the game, and participate in brief post-game activities.

 

 

 

 

                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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