Marching Bearcat Band
"Hail to thee our dear old McKendree; may we always loyal be. It's a song of praise we raise to thee Alma Mater, dear Old M.C. May we ever hold thee true and wise and right; honor purple and the white. And for victory we'll always FIGHT 'till we win for Old M-C-K! - - - - M-C-K!" ~ McKendree University Fight Song
Formed in the late 1990s, the McKendree Marching Bearcat Band has become a fixture
at athletic events as well as the entire campus community. The Marching Bearcat Band
performs during the pre-game and halftime shows at McKendree football games, entertains
high school students at the annual "Preview of Champions" marching band contest, and
keeps the crowd pumped during the basketball season. In addition, the Marching Bearcat
Band performs an annual fall concert, and participates in many other campus and local
area celebrations.
For more information about the McKendree Marching Bearcat Band, please contact David
Boggs, Director of Athletic Bands at 618-537-6492 or dgboggs@mckendree.edu.
For information on joining and auditions, please contact Alex Bigley, Music Events
and Logistics Coordinator at 618-537-6554 or ambigley@mckendree.edu or by visiting the Department of Music Admission website.
Athletic Bands at McKendree University
MARCHING BEARCAT BAND SCHEDULE - FALL 2012
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Tentative dates will be removed as our performance schedule is finalized. At this point we have five solid commitments with five home games and our Preview of Champions show. We may have an away game, may be invited to another competition to perform as the guest marching band or may host a 2nd marching band competition exclusively for smaller bands. At this point we do not project performing on more than seven Saturdays in the fall. This calendars is current as of May 2, 2012!
Band Camp / N.S.O. Schedule
Tuesday, August 14 - MBB Camp (move-in / registration date)
Wednesday, August 15 - MBB Camp (new member, Drumline, Color Guard rehearsal day) – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 - MBB Camp – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 17 - MBB Camp – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 - MBB Camp – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 19 – Day Off!
Monday, August 20 - MBB Camp – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21 - MBB Camp – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22 - MBB Camp – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23 – Band students perform at Convocation and NSO Lunch – ALL MBB MEMBERS!
Thursday-Sunday, August 23-26 – New Student Orientation (NSO)
Fall Semester Tentative Performance Schedule
Monday, August 27 – Classes Start!
Saturday, September 8 - Home Game – 1:30 Kickoff
Saturday, September 15 - Home Game (Military Appreciation Day) – 6:00 Kickoff
Friday, September 21 - Trip to Indiana University to view Symphonic Band /
Marching Hundred Rehearsal / Performance
Friday, September 28 - Evening Rehearsal / Set-up to prepare for Preview of Champions
Saturday, September 29 - PREVIEW OF CHAMPIONS MARCHING BAND COMPETITION –MBB works and performs!!!!!
Saturday, October 6 - Home Game (Homecoming) – 1:30 Kickoff
Saturday, November 3 - Home Game (Fall Family Festival) – 1:00 Kickoff
Saturday, November 10 - Home Game – 1:00 Kickoff
Thursday, November 15 – Young People’s Concert
Friday, November 16 – MBB Concert – 7:30 p.m.
This calendar will finalize by July 1st and you will be informed of any additional performance commitments by mid-July.
Rehearsals
1) Rehearsals are held from 3:00-5:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Friday rehearsals MAY run a little late.
2) Game day rehearsals are held approximately 4-5 hours prior to the kick-off. These rehearsals typically run 2 hours.
3) We try to take off a few Fridays throughout the semester when we can. These will be announced the week prior but are finalized the rehearsal prior based upon how well we are doing in rehearsals.
The Purple and White Pep Bands are made up of all the woodwind and brass members of
the MBB along with several rhythm section members. The MBB splits into two groups
based upon equal instrumentation and perform at almost all home basketball games.
The game schedule is usually released at the end of September. Fall semester commitment
is usually about six games per band in November and early December. Spring semester
this year included four double-header Saturday games for the Purple Pep Band and three
double-header Thursday games and one single Tuesday game for the White Pep Band. All
members report for the conference play-off which take place in early March. The full
band may travel away for National Tournament play-offs. Total spring semester commitment
including play-offs this year was approximately 25-27 hours not including the national
tournament.
Purple & White Pep Band Schedule for Fall 2012
(Call time is 35 minutes prior to time listed on the schedule)
11/13/12 - Tuesday - WBB - 7:00 p.m. - Missouri S & T
11/27/12 - Tuesday - MBB - 7:00 p.m. - Lincoln Christian University
11/28/12 - Wednesday - WBB - 7:00 p.m. - Lindenwood University
12/01/12 - Saturday - WBB - 2:00 p.m. - Lincoln University
12/01/12 - Saturday - MBB - 7:00 p.m. - Trevecca Nazarene University
12/04/12 - Tuesday - MBB - 7:00 p.m. - Principia College
12/08/12 - Saturday - MBB - 7:00 p.m. - MacMurray College
12/11/12 - Tuesday - MBB - 7:00 p.m. - Robert Morris University
GO BEARCATS!!!
MBB Camp Schedule
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Tuesday, August 14
Kappa Kappa Psi colors (All Kappa Kappa Psi members participate)
SECTION LEADERS ONLY
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - General meeting with all MBB Section Leaders
12:00-1:30 p.m. - Lunch at Dairy King - Trenton
1:30-4:00 p.m. - Training Sessions
4:00-4:30 p.m. - Review MBB Registration process and finish set-up
ALL MBB MEMBERS and PARENTS
4:30-5:00 p.m. - Meeting for all MBB Students and Parents
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Dinner in the Hett Lobby
6:00-7:30 p.m. - MBB Registration in the Band Rehearsal Hall
7:00-9:00 p.m. - All MBB Members check into your dorms (this time overlaps the MBB registration time)
9:30-10:30 p.m. - New student mixer in the Hett sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi
* optional for students to attend
Wednesday, August 15
Wear something that tells about yourself (Favorite team jersey, high school shirt, favorite band, etc.)
*8:15-8:40 a.m. - Yoga in the Band Rehearsal Hall
*8:40-8:55 a.m. - Continental breakfast in the Hett Lobby
8:55 a.m. - Stretching outside the Hett
9:00-11:30 a.m. - New Student, All Drumline and All Color Guard - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (Ames Dining Hall)
1:00-5:00 p.m. - New Student, All Drumline and All Color Guard - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break (Ames Dining Hall)
6:30-8:00 p.m. - MBB Meetings - New Students / Choral Rehearsal Hall - Returning Students / Band Rehearsal Hall
8:00-9:00 p.m. - Rehearsal for All MBB Members
*9:00-11:00 p.m. - Taco Bell / Wal Mart run sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi(to get all the things you realize you forgot to bring for your dorm room)
Thursday, August 16 - ALL MBB MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN EVERY REHEARSAL AT THIS POINT!
Mis-Match day - wear clothes that don't match
*8:15-8:40 a.m. - Yoga in the Band Rehearsal Hall
*8:40-8:55 a.m. - Continental breakfast in the Hett Lobby
8:55 a.m. - Stretching outside the Hett
9:00-11:30 a.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (Ames Dining Hall)
1:00-5:00 p.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break (Ames Dining Hall)
6:30-10:00 p.m. - Scavenger Hunt sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi
Friday, August 17
Hawaiian day- wear flowered or Hawaiian shirts
*8:15-8:40 a.m. - Yoga in the Band Rehearsal Hall
*8:40-8:55 a.m. - Continental breakfast in the Hett Lobby
8:55 a.m. - Stretching outside the Hett
9:00-11:30 a.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (Ames Dining Hall)
1:00-5:00 p.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break (Ames Dining Hall)
6:30-7:45 p.m. - Sectional Rehearsals - Sites in Hett TBD
7:45-9:00 p.m. - Ensemble Rehearsal for All MBB Members
Saturday, August 18
Crazy Boxers/Hat day
*8:15-8:40 a.m. - Yoga in the Band Rehearsal Hall
*8:40-8:55 a.m. - Continental breakfast in the Hett Lobby
8:55 a.m. - Stretching outside the Hett
9:00-11:30 a.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (Ames Dining Hall)
1:00-5:00 p.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break (Ames Dining Hall)
*6:30-10:00 p.m. - Swimming sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi
Sunday, August 19
DAY OFF! I have coupons for $10 tickets at Raging Rivers Waterpark in Grafton. They have to be purchased in groups of four. See me if interested.
Monday, August 20
Section dress alike day
*8:15-8:40 a.m. - Yoga in the Band Rehearsal Hall
*8:40-8:55 a.m. - Continental breakfast in the Hett Lobby
8:55 a.m. - Stretching outside the Hett
9:00-11:30 a.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (Ames Dining Hall)
1:00-5:00 p.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break (Ames Dining Hall)
6:30-7:45 p.m. - Sectional Rehearsals - Sites in Hett TBD
7:45-9:00 p.m. - Ensemble Rehearsal for All MBB Members
Tuesday, August 21
Twin day - Everyone has to match up with someone that they don't know or don't know very well.
*8:15-8:40 a.m. - Yoga in the Band Rehearsal Hall
*8:40-8:55 a.m. - Continental breakfast in the Hett Lobby
8:55 a.m. - Stretching outside the Hett
9:00-11:30 a.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (Ames Dining Hall)
1:00-5:00 p.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break (Ames Dining Hall)
*6:30-10:00 p.m. - Dairy King and Beach Volleyball / Frisbee sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi
Wednesday, August 22
Class colors day Freshman: Yellow, Sophomores: Red, Juniors: White, Seniors: Purple
*8:15-8:40 a.m. - Yoga in the Band Rehearsal Hall
*8:40-8:55 a.m. - Continental breakfast in the Hett Lobby
8:55 a.m. - Stretching outside the Hett
9:00-11:30 a.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (Ames Dining Hall)
1:00-5:00 p.m. - All MBB Members - Rehearsals at the Hett / Parking Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break (Ames Dining Hall)
6:30-7:45 p.m. - Sectional Rehearsals - Sites in Hett TBD
7:45-9:00 p.m. - Ensemble Rehearsal for All MBB Members
Thursday, August 23
??:?? a.m. - Small pep band to perform for the football team / cheerleaders at Leemon Field
10:30 a.m. - Full MBB warms-up at The Hett
11:00 a.m. - Perform SSB and the Fight Song at McK Convocation on the Front Lawn
12:00 p.m. - Perform Show #1, Bearcat Boogie and the Fight Song at the NSO picnic
Immediately after the picnic performance the MBB is dismissed until Monday, August
27 at 3:00 p.m.
MBB Camp Goals
By Saturday, August 18:
1) All marching fundamental basics included in our warm-up block are at 90% level.
2) Pre-game on the field marching and playing from memory
3) All necessary music fundamentals have been covered and are at a 90% level.
By Wednesday, August 22
1) Halftime show opener and 2nd chart on the field. Other music is playable at a 90% level.
2) Four stands tunes are ready to be performed at the picnic the following day.
3) All Band Cheers have been rehearsed and recorded (if necessary).
4) All other show music has been rehearsed and recorded at performance tempo.
5) All paperwork and fees have been taken care of for the semester.
6) Band Media Day (photos) has taken place (still have to add in the schedule above)
Marching Bearcat Band Camp Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to bring to MBB Camp?
We will be outside marching for at least 3-4 hours per day so you will need good, comfortable shoes suitable for marching (no flip flops or sandals without straps). Sunscreen, loose and comfortable clothing and a hat / cap are highly recommended. We don’t typically slow down or go inside due to the heat so having some exposure prior to getting here is strongly suggested so you are used to being outside. I would recommend bringing an extra change of clothes each day to rehearsal just in case we have an extraordinarily hot day or we get caught in the rain. That way you have something to change into for the rest of the day / evening. Other than that, just plan for what you would need in your dorm room or apartment.
What time should new students arrive for move-in on the 14th and where should they go?
Students and accompanying family members should park in the main parking lot near the Fitness Center (go 2/3s around the circle drive with the statue and take the entrance into the parking lot) and meet in the Front Lobby of The Hett at 4:30 p.m.
How do students check into the residence halls?
After students have completed the MBB registration process they should go to their assigned residence halls and find the RD (Residence Director). The RD will check in the students. It would help if KKPsi members or Section Leaders can accompany each student / family to the dorm and help them to find the RD to check-in and then help each student to move into the dorm.
Do I move into my actual room or am I in temporary housing?
All MBB Members who will be living on campus will move into the room which you will be assigned to for the remainder of the semester so you don’t have to worry about moving twice when you come to camp!
Will I have time to unpack and set up my room before rehearsal starts?
Our first official session will be a mixer for all students (especially new students) from 9:30-10:30 p.m. in the Hett. We want to make certain that you have an opportunity to meet and get to know the people you will be spending intensive time with for the next week. You will have some time between our MBB registration and this meeting at 9:30 to get settled in. If you forgot anything major Kappa Kappa Psi (honorary band fraternity) will be taking students to Wal Mart / Taco Bell on Wednesday night to pick up items you need for your room.
Will students be eating in the dining hall for most meals during band camp?
Almost all meals will take place in Ames Dining Hall during band camp. There is at least one exception to that but the cost is covered by the university.
Is there any downtime for me to meet and get to know people or would I have to wait for classes to start for that to happen?
Kappa Kappa Psi sponsors a number of events on the evenings that we conclude rehearsal at 5:00 p.m. You are all highly encouraged to attend these events as they are a great way for the band to spend time with each other. So much of our time is spent working in sections that we don’t have an opportunity to interact as much across those sectional boundaries. These events are structured for you to get to know people outside your section / instrument group.
What takes place at the MBB registration? Is this separate from McKendree’s registration process?
All MBB members go through the MBB registration process so we can make certain that we have all your paperwork completed, register you for lessons, collect your band fee, assign you a locker, pass out music, make certain that your instrument is in good working condition, purchase any additional items for your instrument (reeds, ligature, valve oil), and a variety of other administrative items. We do this so we don’t have to pester you and your parents throughout the semester with more paperwork, etc. Our MBB registration ONLY pertains to the Marching Bearcat Band. You will go through a separate registration / check-in process for the university.
What do my band fees cover? How much are they?
New member band fees cover the cost of your MBB polo, cap, T-shirt and jacket as well as the cost of game day meals. Returning member fees cover the cost of game day meals, your MBB T-shirt and other small group expenses during the MBB or pep band season. New member fees are $125 and returning member fees are $35.
What time should KKPsi members plan on being at camp on the 14th?
We will try to process you through registration at 3:30 on Tuesday if possible so that you can help our new members move into the dorms after they finish registering at the 6:00 MBB registration session.
