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THE SPECTACLE OF BANDS
PARADE 2010 BAND APPLICATION
Dear Band Director,
Spring is almost here and once again we are working hard to continue our long standing tradition of putting together an outstanding parade and band competition. Part of this tradition is having some of the area's finest marching bands compete against each other for trophies, but more importantly, to be selected from all participants as the overall winner and perform as "Honor band" in next year's parade. For
Those of you that have either never participated, or have not participated for
some time, let me give you the highlights of our competition and parade.
(1) The Parade - The parade is formed at the New Holland Community Park
and passes through the streets of New Holland over a distance of approximately 3
miles, ending at the formation point. The first band passes by the
starting point at 7:00 PM and the last band passes by the judges stand at the
end of the parade about 9:30 PM.
(2) Judging - Judging is performed by judges from the Mid Atlantic Judges
Association.
(3) Classes Categories - You may enter into class A, B, or C, depending on
what you believe the development level of your band to be. There are
prizes in each class for best featured twirler, band front, music and from all
classes, "Best Overall Band". The band named "Best Overall
Band" receives the winners cup, but more importantly, returns next year as
"Honor Band" and has the opportunity to give a 15 minute performance
for the crowd at the judges stand.
(4) Expense Reimbursement - Sponsorship funds are available to cover all
or part of your expenses. Participation in our parade will again be handled on a "first come, first served" basis, so get your application in early. The Host Band, Garden Spot High School, and last year's "Honor Band", Oley Valley High School, will be automatically entered. I will do my best to accommodate your needs and will greatly appreciate your cooperation. I perform the duty of Parade Coordinator as a volunteer, on my own time, so if I need to call you, it will probably be in the evening. Please be sure to include daytime and evening phone numbers on the application form. Please complete the application form below and return to me. Your help by returning your application early will be appreciated. Even if you cannot attend, or are not interested in participating, please indicate that on the form by checking the appropriate box and return it to me. This will help in planning the parade. I hope you will consider competing in our Spectacle of Bands Parade. If you would like more information about our parade, please put your questions on the form below along with a phone number where you can be reached and return to me. I will call you, answer you questions, and hopefully interest you in brining your band to our competition.
Sincerely,
Barry Hoffard Parade Coordinator rbarryhof@frontiernet.net (717)-354-7183
Please complete this form and return it promptly. Thank you. UPON RECEIPT OF THIS FORM BY THE PARADE CHAIRMAN, A NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR NON-ACCEPTANCE WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU FAIL TO RECEIVE SUCH NOTIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARADE COORDINATOR AT THE PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL LISTED ABOVE. I Will Attend I Will Not Attend Signature of Music Director:____________________________________________________________________ Print Name as Signed:_________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address - Street:______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________________________________ School Phone:__________________________________ Home Phone:______________________________ E-Mail:_______________________________________ Number of playing musicians:_________ Number of persons in Band Front:____________ Total in entire unit including Band Front:_______________ Band Front Information (Indicate any unit in you band front described) YES or NO Color Guard Unit
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Majorette or Swing Flag Unit _______ Amount of donation from a sponsor to cover the expense of your appearance in the parade. $______________ Please enter my unit in the following class for your parade _____________________ If your unit is in a high stage of development in parade and field competition, enter Category A. If your unit is in the intermediate stage of development in parade and field competition, enter Category B. Those that do not participate in weekly or monthly field competitions, enter Category C. Junior High Schools will be scored, but will not be included in the band competition. PLEASE RETURN TO: Barry Hoffard |