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2008 Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic Marching Band Competition

Saturday, September 27, 2008

This year, Geneseo is hosting their 18th annual Maple Leaf Marching Band Classic on Saturday, September 27th at the Bob Reade Field at Geneseo High School, N. State Street, Geneseo, IL. Click here for map. (Use zoom and arrow buttons to adjust map accordingly to view directions) Please see itinerary below for times and details. Additional details are also shown below regarding admission prices and schedule information Many parents meet in Galesburg High School parking lot and choose to follow the buses to the competitions. You are welcome to join the caravan. Or you may wish to make your trek to the competition at your own leisure. See information above for address and link to maps which will help you with your journey to the competition . Important Information Students: Be sure to eat and drink enough the DAY BEFORE AND MORNING OF marching performances/competitions. Not all problems can be prevented, but this helps minimize unnecessary problems with fainting, fatigue, dehydration, or otherwise falling out. Wear appropriate clothing underneath your uniform! And bring appropriate clothing to change into between and after performances/competitions. Bring an extra pair of socks (in case of rain and marching in puddles. Students and Parents (Be Weather Prepared) Weather can be unpredictable. It can be sunny and warm during the day, but it can get cold by night in the stands for performances and when waiting around for awards and the ride home. Be sure to review Weather Forecast and dress for the weather. Parents are encouraged to bring blankets, coats, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, etc..

Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic Competition Information and Itinerary

Saturday, September 27, 2008

The Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic is conducted in an Educational format.
Each band will receive a one hour clinic from an expert adjudicator with cross-caption expertise.  After the clinics, the individual sections of the participating bands will receive master classes administered by the complete sections of our guest band, The Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks. The competition is in the evening under the lights.

What? When? Where? All students check in 2:00 PM GHS Band Room Load Buses 2:00-2:30 PM GHS Departure 2:30 PM GHS Arrive in Geneseo 3:30 PM Geneseo, IL Clinic 4:00-5:00 PM North Field Change into uniform 7:30 PM GHS Busses Report Time 7:45PM Geneseo High School Warm up 8:15 PM Geneseo High School PERFORMANCE (Parents welcome to attend) 9:00 PM Geneseo Football Field Awards Ceremony 9:45 PM Geneseo Football Field Attendance on Buses As soon as the Awards Ceremony concludes Buses - Geneseo Parking Lot Arrive at GHS 11:30 PM GHS

 CHECKLIST:

- Instrument in good working condition (extra reeds, sticks and valve oil) 

- Be sure that you have all pieces of your uniform when you arrive at GHS. Gold and gauntlets will be distributed at Geneseo.

- Money for dinner or a snack at the concession stand.

- Students who plan to ride home with their parents should give Ms. Shadensack a note signed by a parent IN ADVANCE!

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• BE ON TIME!
• Be courteous and considerate to other students, band directors, band parents and each other.  Remember that you are representing the school and the community as well as the band!
• Be responsible for your own equipment (instrument, uniform, shoes, reeds, mouthpiece, etc).
• You are to ride the bus to which you have been assigned to and from the competition.  No students will be allowed to switch buses.
• Students must remain in the supervised competition area unless their parents bring a signed note and check the student out with Ms. Shadensack. 
• Students will not be allowed to ride home with parents, unless Ms. Shadensack receives a signed parent note IN ADVANCE. 
• ALL SCHOOL RULES ARE IN EFFECT WHEN THE BAND TRAVELS.

Have a ride ready for you when we arrive at GHS.

Prices and competition schedule is as follows:

Field Competition Class A 6:15 Cambridge 6:30 Rockridge 6:45 El-Paso Gridley Class AA 7:00 Davenport North-IA 7:15 Oak Park/Rover Forest 7:30 Marengo 7:45 Break 8:00 Metamora 8:15 Pekin Class AAA 8:30 Davenport Central-IA 8:45 Normal Community 9:00 Galesburg 9:15 Yorkville Exhibition 9:30 Geneseo Awards 9:45 Awards

Admission prices:

Adults - $5
Students - $3 with ID
Seniors - $3
Programs - no cost

Concessions are available in range of $0.25 to $6.00

Competition schedule:

Competition location is being held at Geneseo Football Field
First Band performance steps off at 6:15 pm.
GHS Marching Streaks performs at 9:00 pm.
Awards at 9:45 pm

Come and support your Galesburg Marching Streaks at the Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic Competition this Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Rhonda Brady, GHS Band Parents President 2008-2009 at rbrady@knoxkcap.org or phone 343-0501