Director's Calendar

JUNE

Camp – issue uniforms
School starts
Confirm in-service schedule
Begin recruiting (if not done in Spring)
Confirm rental date and reserve facility
Pay state dues and other association dues
Plan marching contests dates and locations
Put all band related dates on school calendar, check school calendar for conflicts
Amro Back-To-School clinics and party
Booster meeting
Meet with A.D. or principal about away games, which to go to, how many buses, etc.
Distribute band activity schedule
Special pep rally
First Ball Game
Beginner rental program
Confirm Homecoming date
Promote band parent meetings

Ballgames, parades, tryouts, testing, concerts, fundraising, meetings, festivals, clinics
Confirm transportation for ball games and marching festivals start
Clinics – watch for letters, pay attention to deadlines, fees, transportation, housing
Confirm second semester dates with school calendar. Watch for conflicts with school and state testing, Prom, ACT, SAT, awards night, banquets, class trips, science fairs, etc.
Set dates for fall step-up program
Band parent meeting. Get volunteer parents to assist with events--double-check marching equipment, props, flags, poles, extra uniform parts, first aid, meals and money.
Check for possible trip to university games, usually free to get in with band

Be prepared for playoff games. (More transportation and expense)
Plan Fall concert or Christmas concert – select music.
Plan Christmas concert promotion. Invite school board members and city officials. Advertise program and picture
Plan transportation for Christmas parades.
Plan for marching festival. Monitor dates, transportation, schedule, rehearsal schedule.
Plan Solo and Ensemble contest – music, dates and location