March 3, 2010
2010
Mid-South Conference Tournament Performance(s)
Dear Band Scholars & Band Friends,
Plan
Option A [very likely] – Performances at 4P [Lady Tigers] and 8P [Tigers]
on Friday, March 5
Note
Option A does require that our Lady Tigers win their first-round game against
Pikeville on Thursday. Tip-Off for that game is at 4:00 PM. I will be sending a
note to you – immediately upon the game’s conclusion [and before I go to
Lexington for a rehearsal] confirming Option A
Option B [somewhat unlikely] – Performance at 2P [Tigers] on Sunday,
March 7
Note
If our Lady Tigers do not prevail Thursday night – instead of playing for the
Tigers as they take on the team from West Virginia Tech Friday evening, we will
wait and perform for their championship game on Sunday [if that comes to pass]
Another Note
We shall only choose Option A or B – both is not an option!
Basics
Venue:
Togs:
Munch Money: 10.00 per
Coach: Blue Grass Tours
Contacts
Blue Grass Tours [Corey Jones]: 859.233.2152
Jim Horine [Driver]: 859.221.2561
Eric Ward [Athletic Director]: 859.806.6206
Pete LaRue [Tiger Bands]: 859.221.1315
General
It shall be our distinct privilege and pleasure to again be a focal point of
excellence, excitement and enthusiasm for our Teams and our College at the Conference
Tournament [and the Civic Center is a great place in which to perform].
As always – we need to be flexible as there shall still be a few unanswered
questions until our arrival in Frankfort. I know you will be Grrr… Great!
*you are heartily encouraged to wear your “Band-Bands”
*personal expressions of your Grrr… Spirit
are encouraged, but considered optional*
*no non-GTC clothing, hats, et al will be permitted in the venue*
Other Information
Special Guests: The Lobi,
Miss Sheila and the Glowatzi
Academic Obligations: Your teachers have been told of your absence,
however it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to take care of any academic obligations for
which you might be responsible
Media: There will be [usually is] a pretty good amount of media at the
Tournament – in all – with all – use your head and ensure you well-represent
our Tiger Bands and Georgetown College [if someone wants an actual interview,
please refer them to Me, Dewey or Mrs. Lobitz].
Munch-Money: as previously indicated you will each be given 10.00 for
meal money – they are several concession areas in the Civic Center and we will
have a break between the two games [Option A]
Performances: We shall always start our actual Grrr…
Performances 30 minutes prior to Tip-Off(s)
Logistics: We [aided by Mr. Ward] are working to ensure we can set-up in
one spot and stay in that spot for the duration [rather than having to move or
break-down/re-set all of the I/E
Everyone Pitch-In: As we shall move-in, move-out “en masse” it is
essential that everyone helps carry as much as they can [if I see empty hands –
that shan’t be good] – Thanks.
Togs: Your Togs [as previously outlined] shall serve as your “admission
pass” to the venue – and as such, must be strictly followed [and you must stay
as a group].
Flexibility: Although we have performed for both conference and national
tournaments many, many times – each takes on a bit of a different nature. In
all, with all be flexible and be chipper
Privilege: It is a true privilege for us to be able to support our Teams
and our College in this venue. Our performances must be approached with that
mind-set.
Crews
Front-End Crew
Dewey, Stephen, Logan & PJL
*note*
Even though we have
performed at the Civic Center several times over the years – there are always
unanswered questions – are we being considered “high” seed or “low” seed; in
the stands or on the floor; will another band be present ~ I could go on and on
[all of these variations have existed in the past] – the Front-End Crew – will
help me uncover answers to these questions with the help of Eric Ward [if we
were to travel west later in March we would follow a similar protocol]
Loading Crew: Sean
[Coordinator], Hunter, Neemo, Chris & Eddie
*note*
The sole function of the
Loading Crew is to “load” the I/E on the coach [two gents underneath, three
gents passing the equipment to them] and unload – reverse process – lining
up all I/E neatly on the sidewalk or designated spot ~ in no way is the
loading crew your personal “valet” – it is your responsibility to ensure your
instrument is taken to the coach – taken to the performance venue – this is an
unchanging rule
White Trash Crew:
Kacey, Rachel, Lauren, Emily, Karolina & Lindsay
*note*
As always, the purpose of the White Trash Crew is to ensure our “area” is
picked up and neat during and after our performances
Very Important Note 1
An important rule for all Grrr…
Excursions – be they long jaunts or short jaunts – is that you never
get off the coach until specifically instructed to do so. This is for your
safety – and for the general management of operational issues [i.e. the FEC
might get off, then a bit later, the LC, then all percussionists, then
everyone, et al]
Very Important Note 2
The “other” team(s)/college’s band(s) [might/will/probably]
be present. As such – and as the absolute arbiters of class and dignity for the
entire conference – we shall be our charming best, gracious to a fault and
collegial to the extreme. We know the rules better than anyone [as you know,
most were written to protect others from our “Grrr…ing”] and we shall abide by them – even if others do not.
Issues of comparison [let alone some bizarre “competition”] between us and
another band is an anathema to all for which we stand. We are what we are. We
have done it longer, better and essentially set the stage for all others. What
they do is their business – What we do is simply exceptional!
Very Important Note 3
We [obviously] shan’t be at home – and such, we need to remember that our
behavior [and I am talking “little things” here] will be reflective on our
Tiger Bands and our College. Ensure that you put your best foot forward in this
really smashing venue.
Specifics
I/E [aka
Instrument & Equipment]
Personal Instruments
you are responsible for your personal instruments – getting to/from the coach, the venue, etc
Institutional I/E
we will be taking [and need to double-check/triple check] the following …
Institutional Equipment – Medical Kit, both Green Travel Trunks, Rolley Trunk I [garbage bags, decorations, general supplies], Rolley Trunk III [spare togs], Rolley Trunk VA [percussion beaters/sticks/cow bells, etc], Rolley Trunk IV [Ivan, his T-Shirts, extension cord and accouterments], The Tree, Dry Erase Boards [with necessary markers, erasers, et al], Goats Beard, Banners I & II & Seth II [Evan]
Institutional Instruments – three bass drums and
cases, one set of quints and case, one snare and
case, one suspended cymbal, drum stands [three for bass drums, quint stand, snare stand, suspended cymbal stand], one
cow-bell tree for NNT, two tubers and cases, AC/DC [aka pseudo institutional,
semi personal – and if in this category each Band Scholar needs to take responsibility
to ensure your instrument is loaded, et al] four trombones, four mellophones, two tenor saxes, one baritone sax, etc]
Note
This will all be a good “dry run” operationally if we do happen to travel
west in a few weeks
Friday, March 5 – Schedule – Option A
01:45 PM: Any Available Worker Bees/Arrival of Coach
02:00 PM: All FTGPB Personnel/Loading Sequence
02:15 PM: Departure Devos in Band Central [Tori]
02:30 PM: Depart for Frankfort
03:00 PM: Arrive at Civic Center – Prep [FEC, LEC, et al]
03:30 PM: FTGPB Performance #1 Begins
04:00 PM: Tip-Off for Lady Tigers Game
06:00 PM: Break
07:30 PM: FTGPB Performance #2
08:00 PM: Tip-Off for Tigers Game
10:00 PM Game Ends – Pack/Load – Hit the Road
10:30 PM: Arrive Back at GTC – Unload and Prep for Saturday Band Auditions
Sunday, March 7 – Schedule – Option B
11:45 AM: Any Available Worker Bees/Arrival of Coach
12:00 PM: All FTGPB Personnel/Loading Sequence
12:15 PM: Departure Devos in Band Central [Tori]
12:30 PM: Depart for Frankfort
01:00 PM: Arrive at Civic Center – Prep [FEC, LEC, et al]
01:30 PM: FTGPB Performance Begins
02:00 PM: Tip-Off for Tigers Championship Game
04:00 PM Game Ends – Pack/Load – Hit the Road
04:30 PM: Arrive Back at GTC – Unload and Stow all I/E
Most Warmly,
Pete LaRue
Tiger Bands
Let There Be Grrr…
Band is our Business … and Business is Good