Metro East Marching Classic Competition - O'Fallon Township High School, IL

Metro East Marching Classic Competition - O'Fallon Township High School, IL (600 South Smiley St, O'Fallon, IL 62269)

ITINERARY:  Saturday September 12:

*Load equipment on Friday night at football game

• 3:45pm Call time at LHS- Show up in 4S’s and hair done
• 4:00 Depart
• 4:45 Arrive MEMC/Unload equipment/Watch bands/Eat at concession stands
• 6:30 Back to Buses/Suit up
• 6:55 Equipment ready
• 7:05-7:30 Warmup A
• 7:35 Report 
• 7:45 Performance
• 8:30 Awards
• 9:00 Depart (with directors please)
• 9:45 Arrive LHS unload equipment

MORE INFO:

• Students are expected to ride the bus to and from the competition. We learn a great deal by traveling together, watching other bands and experiencing the awards ceremony.
• Please eat before arriving to school as we will not be providing a meal.  Concession stand will be available at the competition.  Bring money for food/snacks.  
• Stadium seating is limited. Students must sit on the visitor's side of the field.
• When in uniform- Uniform is to be worn fully at all times 
• Bring jackets/hoodies for after the performance.
• No one is to leave the contest site without permission from Mr. Wyss.
• Everyone will exhibit the utmost courtesy toward other bands, especially during their performances!!  Please show respect for their hard work by being an attentive and appreciative audience. Any behavior to the contrary is considered beneath the dignity and reputation of this band, our parents and our school. Students and parents are reminded that we are all representatives of Lindbergh. 
• OUR REPUTATION OFF THE FIELD IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANY SUCCESS WE ACHIEVE ON THE FIELD! 

PERFORMANCE ATTIRE GUIDELINES:

• Please arrive in 4S's
  • MB: band shirt, band shorts, LHS black band socks, Dinkles
  • CG: band shirt, body tights, black leggings/shorts, LHS black band socks, Jazz shoes
  • Uniforms will be worn
• Hair should be DONE and show ready when student arrives.  
• No fingernail polish of any kind
• No jewelry (except for medical alert purposes) 
  • Any piercings or jewelry that are visible and can be removed, should be removed.
  • Clear “piercing retainer” jewelry is permitted.
  • Piercing jewelry that cannot be removed will be covered with bandaids
• Students will not get their uniform unless they are fully prepped!

SHOW HAIR:  

• This is for Marching Band (including Pit/Front Ensemble & Prop Helpers)
• No Shakos this year.
• Hair must be a color that occurs naturally on human heads.  
• Hair should be slicked back using a strong hold gel combined with hairspray, preferably without a part.
• Long hair should be slicked back tightly into a low bun.  Medium length hair that is too short for a bun should be put in a low ponytail.  
• What to use: hairbrush, comb, STRONG HOLD hair gel, STRONG HOLD hairspray, bobby pins, hair ties, hair net that matches your hair color (for bun).
• *Color Guard: Specific instructions regarding hair, makeup, and uniforms for performances will come from directors/section leaders.

SPECTATORS:  There is an admission fee to Metro East Marching Classic.  MB/CG/PH Students do not have to pay. 

WEBSITE: MEMC: Metro East Marching Classic | O'Fallon Bands