Sparkman Band

Harvest, Alabama

Sparkman Indoor Percussion 2022

This article contains information regarding the 2022 SIP Season

SIP 2022 Season Statement:

The current plan is to attend local, regional, and national competitions as we have on a “normal” year.

 

What is Sparkman Indoor Percussion?

 

 

The Sparkman Indoor Percussion Ensemble, or SIP, is a nationally recognized competitive ensemble that develops and performs a show (similar to marching band) in gyms and arenas.  SIP competes locally, regionally, and nationally.  SIP has won two WGI Open Class World Championships (2016, 2019) and numerous SCGC (local circuit) A and Open class titles.  SIP has also claimed 6 Alabama State Titles in A and Open class (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019).  SIP has consistently been a national finalist in both Scholastic A and Open classes.

 

What is WGI?

 

Eligibility 

 

To be eligible for a position in SIP 2022, 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.
  • Perform audition materials at a proficient level (students who perform an incomplete audition will likely not receive a position).

*Not all students who audition will receive a position*

 

Auditions

 

  • Auditions are open to any current band student.
  • SIP 2022 will contain a marching cymbal line.  Non-percussion students interested in SIP with marching experience are encouraged to audition for this position.
  • Continue reading below to join the SIP 2022 Audition Google Classroom.
  • Open auditions for SIP 2022 will be by video submission in the SIP Audition Google Classroom due by Monday, November 8 by 11:59 pm.
  • Audition materials/requirements are now available in the SIP 2022 Audition Google Classroom.

Positions Available

 

  • All positions are open to audition for.
  • These positions include:  Snare, tenors, bass drums, marching cymbals, marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, bells/chimes/crotales, rack percussion, synthesizer (1 and 2), 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/assists with construction of 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.
  • There will be 4 rehearsal camps:  December 3-4, January 7-8, February 11-12, March 25-26.

Parent Meeting

 

  • There will be a parent meeting of all students who received SIP 2022 participation contracts on Thursday, November 18 from 6-7 pm in the SHS Auditorium.

2022 Show Schedule

 

  • February 19, Bob Jones HS SCGC Competition
  • March 5, WGI Knoxville Regional
  • April 9, SCGC Championships, Mt. Juliet HS, TN
  • April 20-24, WGI World Championships, Dayton, OH (overnight)

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)
  • Uniforms
  • Props
  • Musical Equipment
  • Show Music Licensing Fees (copyright clearance, etc.)
  • WGI Fees
  • SCGC Fees
  • Show Design (except music, which we get for no cost)

SIP 2022 membership fees are TBD at this time.  100% of your 20/20 fundraiser and fruit sale profits will go towards your SIP fee balance.

The 2022 SIP member fees will be $1000 per student.

 

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

 

SIP 2022 Fee Collection Schedule

TBD

Sign-Up for SIP 2022 Auditions – Google Classroom

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