SUMMER RESPONSIBILITIES
for currently enrolled marching band students

GREETINGS to all new and returning Marching Mules members! The 2008 season is bound to be yet another tremendous campaign for this program, with another infusion of terrific new talent, a fantastic core of returning musicians, and an outstanding line up of new staff and student leaders! Please make sure to follow the steps below so that you are fully prepared when you arrive on campus for Preseason Camp.

1. Read and print the Performance Schedule. The Season Calendar includes a complete listing of all mandatory rehearsals, games. and mandatory pep rallies. (As a general rule, there are no Friday rehearsals except for on the Friday prior to the Festival of Champions - this year, October 18).

2. Read and print the Preseason Camp Schedule (Includes early move-in times; events and times for Wednesday, August 13, 2008 – Monday, August 18, 2008). Preseason Camp Schedule

3. To qualify for Early Move-in, students must complete the on line Marching Mules Registration Form. Once students have registered with the marching band, we take care of the rest! We provide University Housing with a list of all students moving in either on Wednesday, August 13 (Percussion & Color Guard ONLY) or on Friday, August 15 (all others). Housing will prepare room keys and any additional materials for students.

4. Read the Uniform information in the handbook. Students must pay for uniform accessories during Preseason Camp Registration. Please note that students will be responsible for the following items this year:

The following are available for purchase at Preseason Camp
Marching Mules Tee-shirt - $25.00
BLACK Marching Shoes - $35.00
BLACK gloves (Wind players only) - $3.00
Black music flip folder (Wind players only) - $10.00
Uniform Cleaning fee (every student) - $10.00

Students must purchase their own lyre before Preseason Camp
Lyre (Wind players only)

5 . Read the Marching Mules Handbook. This is the course syllabus for MUS 1005. Many of the policies and student responsibilities will be discussed and clarified during Preseason Camp. However, it is the responsibility of every student to be familiar with the entire student handbook.

6. REGISTER! (Every student will need to register using the Marching Mules online registration form. Completing the online form allows us to do the following:

• Process Service Awards before students arrive on campus!
• Guarantee early move-in for students in residence halls!
• Arrange tee-shirt sizes for Preseason Camp!

In an effort to reduce expenses, student will be required to obtain a great deal of information from the Athletic Bands web site: Athletic Bands. Please check the site regularly for updates. Music downloads will also be available (password protected) through the athletic bands web pages.

Thank you for taking the time to follow the process outlined above and for registering online!

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

The Marching Mules Staff

Dr. Scott Lubaroff - Director of Bands
Email: slubaroff@ucmo.edu
Phone: 660-543-4680

Dr. David Stagg - Associate Director of Bands
Email: stagg@ucmo.edu
Phone: 660-543-4586

Dr. Michael J. Sekelsky – Asst. Director of Bands
Email: sekelsky@ucmo.edu
Phone: 660-543-4681