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October 23, 2018

Sparkman Indoor Percussion 2019

This article contains information regarding the 2019 SIP Season, as well as a link to SIP 2019 Audition Sign-Ups.

Eligibility 

To audition for SIP 2019, students must:

  • Be in good financial standing with all current booster fees.
  • Be dependable and not have excessive absences.
  • Review and understand the rehearsal/performance schedule.

Auditions

  • Open auditions for SIP 2019 will take place on Tuesday, November 13 at 3:45 pm at S9GS.
  • Audition materials/requirements will be made available on the website soon.

Visual Ensemble Clinics/Auditions

  • Instructional clinics will take place on Monday, November 5 from 5:30-7:00 pm and Tuesday, November 6 from 4:00-6:00 pm at S9GS.
  • Visual Ensemble auditions will take place on Tuesday, November 13 at 3:45 pm.

Positions Available

  • All positions are open and available to audition for.
  • These positions include:  Snare, tenors, bass drums, marching cymbals, marimba, vibraphone, rack percussion, synthesizer (1 and 2), visual ensemble, student manager/prop operator.
  • Any non-percussion student MUST have a conference with Mr. Albert prior to auditioning for SIP.

What Does a Student Manager/Prop Operator Do?

  • Operates metronome during rehearsals
  • Operates/maintains props
  • Assists Mr. Albert/Staff logistically during rehearsals and/or show days
  • Required to be at all rehearsals unless otherwise notified by Mr. Albert

Rehearsals

  • If offered a contract for membership in SIP, students are expected/required to be at all rehearsals/performances.
  • The general rehearsal schedule can be found on the calendar section of the band website.
  • Additional visual ensemble rehearsals will be made available at a later date.
  • There will be 4 rehearsal camps:  December 2-3, January 4-5, February 8-9, March 29-30.

2019 Show Schedule

  • February 2 Columbia Central HS — Columbia, TN
  • February 23 Bob Jones HS — Madison, AL
  • March 14-16 WGI Mid-South Power Regional — Buford, GA
  • March 31 (Sunday) SCGC Championships — Western KY University, Bowling Green, KY
  • April 10-14 WGI World Championships — Greater Dayton, OH Area

*The WGI Mid-South Power Regional and WGI World Championships will be overnight trips.

Parent Meeting

There will be a parent meeting for parents of SIP students on Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 pm in the S9GS Auditorium.  Please be there!

Parent Support!

Parent support is a vital aspect of SIP.  We are always looking for parents to help construct props, sew, paint, move equipment on pit crew, chaperone, etc.  We encourage you to get involved, as this team effort can be very rewarding for both your child and yourself.

Fees

SIP operates on an annual budget of approximately $48,000.  This budget is generated by membership fees, fundraising, and corporate/individual sponsorships attained by the membership and/or their parents.  Like the overall band program, SIP does not receive any monetary support from the school or school system.  Our annual budget includes the following:

  • Additional Instruction
  • Hotels
  • Transportation (equipment truck and bus)
  • Floor Tarp (custom digitally printed)
  • Costumes (uniforms)
  • Props
  • Musical Equipment
  • Show Music Licensing Fees (copyright clearance, etc.)
  • WGI Fees
  • SCGC Fees
  • Show Design

SIP 2019 membership fees will be approximately $1000 per student.  HOWEVER:  100% of your 20/20 fundraiser profits will go towards your SIP fee balance.

Don’t let fees keep you from auditioning for SIP if that is what you wish to do.

If you anticipate fees being a hardship, please see Mr. Albert.

Audition Sign-Up Form  (audition sign-ups now closed)

Last Edited on November 13, 2018 Author-Jack Albert

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