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Thoughts In Progress Productions
Creative Music Design
by Ibe Sodawalla

Portage Central Bands

The Legends program is an indoor winter brass and percussion ensemble designed to give 8th thru 12th grade students the opportunity to perform challenging and exciting, original arrangements, and to receive top level instruction from some of the areas best brass and percussion instructors. Legends is currently in its 9th season of operations and is open to students from all area schools.

Legends works in partnership with the Legends Performing Arts Association, which sponsors the Legends Drum and Bugle Corps.

ENSEMBLE WEBSITE
http://www.portagecentralhsband.org/chslegends.html
 

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.    Students will participate in at least 1 of the 2 Car Wash Fundraisers in May.

2.    Students must be in grades 8-12.

3.    Students will attend all rehearsals and performances.  We will work with students on this one, but it is the students
  responsibility to inform BOTH Mrs. Flynn and their main instructor, of conflicts or illness via email, phone or in
  person prior to the absence.  When possible at least 2 weeks notice is expected). 

4.    Students will NOT be allowed ANY unexcused absences.  We want each student to take responsibility for their
  schedules and communicate openly with us so that we are able to plan rehearsals accordingly.  Excused absences will
  be given either for an illness or for students who provide notice to Mrs. Flynn by January 22^nd or if other conflicts arise
  through the season adequate notice must be given.  One unexcused absence can result in the student’s removal from
  the ensemble.

TUITION

$ 175.00 – Per student, due in full by the January 22, 2009 Rehearsal, in order to continue to participate – Checks can be made payable to PCHS Bands

These fees, along with the Car Wash Fundraisers, will cover the cost this program, as well as a newly designed legends polo shirt.  We pride ourselves on providing top notch instruction for the students, as well as having original music arrangements for the ensemble.  If needed a payment schedule can be worked out for this amount through Mrs. Flynn – rflynn@portageps.org or 323-5331.  Please do not hesitate to call! 

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Legends Indoor 2009 - Schedule

End of January – May 2009

Two (2) rehearsals per week – Monday & Thursday evenings from 6-8:30pm or 9pm beginning in January. Meet in the Portage Central HS Band Room for each rehearsal.

REPERTOIRE

Show Title
Twisted Metal

Selections
TBA

FUNDRAISERS

Legends members must participate in 1 of 2 Car Wash Fundraisers to support the program.
       · D&W on Romence Rd. - Car Wash – May 2 & May 16

STAFF

Ibe Sodawalla – Legends Coordinator/Music Arranger/Director
Rennee Flynn - Legends Assistant Coordinator/Portage Central HS Band Director
Allison Patrick - Operations Assistant
Jeremy Wissner – Head Brass
Kevin Cort - Brass
Derek Faasse - Brass
Matt Dally - Brass Intern
Erik Kosman – Front Ensemble Instructor
Ryan Jonker - Battery Percussion Arranger/Instructor
John Pinkster - Battery Percussion Instructor
Katelin Gonzalez - Battery Percussion Instructor
Landon Ewers - Percussion Arranger/Consultant

Various other guest instructors will also be brought in for rehearsals

UNIFORM

Students will wear their Legends Polo Shirt, black pants and shoes for each performance.  We are introducing a new shirt design this year, so all students in the ensemble must purchase a polo this year.  The cost has been built into the tuition for the season.

INTERESTED STUDENTS

Contact Mrs. Flynn (Portage Central Band Director) at 323-5331 or email at rflynn@portageps.org
 

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