EUFAULA MARCHING CONTEST

Saturday September 25

General Notes:

Entry Fees for Spectators: $5 for Prelims/$5 for Finals/$8 All Day Pass

Stadium Address:           1 Anderson Bell ~ Eufaula, OK 74432

Performers:                     Looks like it’s a grass field!

 

Schedule:

Friday Night (Homecoming Game)

3rd Quarter:      Front Ensemble & Guard Load Equipment, Drum Major Ladders (Guard Unis, etc)

After Game:    Hang up unis on racks & Put the racks into trailer…Don’t forget shakos & plumes!

                        Wind instruments and DL equipment go in too.

                        We want the trailer READY TO GO for Saturday morning!

Saturday

9:30am                        PA Bldg Open

10:00am          Call-Time

                                    Dress:  Shorts for under uniforms & CARNAVAL shirts!!!

10:30am          Depart for Eufaula

Noon               Arrive & Set-up Camp/Unload

                                    We will talk about contest site etiquette in class on Wednesday

                        Lunch Provided

2:30pm            Suited Up & Ready to go Perform

3:00pm            Warm-Up

3:30pm            Perform Prelims

3:45pm            Take off and hang up uniforms, put instruments in cases, & await news re: evening plans

5:35pm            First Finals Band Warm-Up Time

?:??pm             Dinner Provided

Note: The entire evening schedule depends on news received after prelim performance, so remain flexible!

6:00pm            Finals Performances Begin

                        Load everything but uniforms into trailer after finals performance.

9:15pm            Massing in uniform (no shakos/instruments)

10:30pm          Depart for Home

12:00am          Home…We will unload the trailer on Monday, so don’t put anything in there you will need!                        

  • There will be some snacks/water on hand all day, but bring $ for concessions stands too.

  • Be sure your shorts work under you uniform (ie-not too bulky!) No jeans under uniforms!

  • Hornline & Drummers: Be SURE you have long BLACK socks!

  • There will be a lot of down time so bring a blanket to sit on and something to do.

  • If we’re able to use a generator, you’ll be able to charge your phones, but don’t count on it! Bring cables, though.

  • The stadium will close between prelims and finals for cleaning FYI.

  • It is critical that you stay up-to-date on our schedule and not require shepherding on these days!

Personal Loading Check List:

  • Instrument/Flag & Weapon Loaded on Semi

  • Uniform hung up on rack and loaded

  • Shako/Headpiece loaded on semi

  • Black socks

  • Proper performance shoes

  • Money for concessions

  • Something to do

  • Blanket, etc to sit on

 Check the weather and be prepared!!!  Could get cool by the weekend!  

*If you are planning on leaving the contest with anyone other than on the bus, I MUST know about it BEFORE Saturday and have a signed note.