2022-2023 Winter Guard Update

Hello, Guard Members! 

We are approaching our first official week of the winter guard season. 

If you are in color/winter guard class, you know whether you are on the JV team or the Varsity team. 
If you are new to color guard and did not march this past Fall Season, you are with our JV team. 
*New members are still allowed to join the JV team, up until 12/6. 

If you have ANY questions about which team you are on, just reply back to me! 



FIRST REHEARSAL - THIS WEEK!!

Junior Varisty - (11/30) Wednesday 4-6 PM @ Union High School in BR 3

Varsity - (12/1) Thursday 6-9 PM @ UMAC 
Varsity - (12/3, 12/4) Saturday 9-9 PM UMAC or HS Gym, Sunday 9-5 PM HS Gym 
STAGING CAMP - ALL IN ATTENDANCE TO BE IN THE SHOW 

You can find the full calendar here:
https://www.unionbands.com/googlecalendar

Be sure to be at these first rehearsals. It's where we lock things in and know who is committed to being on the team. 



WHAT TO BRING 

  • Water/Water Jug or Bottle

  • Dancewear. Spandex shorts or leggings or sweatpants. Be sure that all loose shorts have tights, leggings, or spandex shorts underneath. Form fitting top (that will stay put when you do handstands, etc.). Sneakers - we will continue wearing sneakers when spinning equipment!
    Feel free to wear layers - stack sweats, pants, sweaters, hoodies, etc. on top of your dancewear so you're warm in the winter season, but can easily remove the layers.

  • Hair pulled back out of the face

  • Snacks, for energy, in your bag - if you want!

  • Electrical Tape (black and white) - have a roll in your duffle at all times, in case you need to fix any of your equipment during rehearsal.

  • Gloves - WE WILL ORDER YOU A NEW PAIR FOR THE WINTER! We will take these measurements at the first rehearsal.

  • All of your equipment

Of course, feel free to add additional things to your practice bag...deodorant, scissors, hairties, etc. Anything that you think you may need! 

 

COMMUNICATION

Most communication will happen through Charms/Email - what you're receiving right now. We will send out weekly emails during the competition months with show schedule and plan. 
Fundraising, volunteer needs, important information will come through Charms/Email.  

GroupMe will be used for quick communication. 
Members - we will set up your Winter Guard Team GroupMes at the first rehearsal this week.

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Email me if you have any questions: 
hubbard.kylee@unionps.org

Excited to start the winter season with you all! 

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Senior Night Photos

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Feel free to enjoy downloads of photographs from the 2022 Senior Night.
SELECT BUTTON BELOW to view all photos.

Dwight McWilliams Photography Instructions:

  • Password: Redhawk@Seniors!2023

  • The download icon at the bottom right of the photo, downloads the selected photo only.

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R.R. Team Meeting Recap & MORE

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WHAT you need to KNOW

Accessing various info & communication avenues

  • Website

    • Hub: www.unionbands.com/rr

    • Other: www.unionbands.com/students

    • Lower Navigation menu is helpful

  • Google Calendar | www.unionbands.com/googlecalendar

    • Sync with your device

  • Canvas

    • Accept the invitation to the RR 2022 course

    • Lots will be posted here, particularly the items that we don’t want to post publicly on the website

    • Let us know if anything in Canvas isn’t working; we are aware there are some bugs and we want to fix them ASAP!

  • Remind

    • Sign up for all Remind subscription codes that apply to you

      • Everyone: sign up for @uhsrr (text this to 81010)

      • Woodwinds: @uhsww (text this to 81010)

      • Brasses: @uhsbrass (text this to 81010)

      • Percussion: @uperc-uhs (text this to 81010)

      • Color Guard: @uguardfall (text this to 81010)

    • @uhsbands is the code we use during the school year for all-things related to Union HS Band. Messages sent from this code aren’t necessarily applicable to Renegade Regiment Activities

    • FYI the Remind system may be getting replaced by a new product called Talking Points. We’ll keep you updated.

  • GroupMe | Download the app and join your section’s group discussion

  • Social Media

    • Follow us on Instagram: @unionbands

    • Parents join Facebook group: “Union H.S. Band Parents”

WHO you need to KNOW

  • Faculty (Full Time teachers): you already know most of these people

    • Newest to the team: Mr. Dwyer (Percussion) and Ms. Hubbard (Color Guard)

    • See all faculty bios here

  • Technical Staff (a.k.a. “Techs”, who are part-time employees)

    • You’ll learn these faces and names in due time.

    • Not all of these teachers attend every rehearsal

  • Design Team (the creative people who design the competitive show)

    • You’ll meet most of them at some point during the season

    • We are fortunate to have an amazing team of designers.

      • We met Program Coordinator Scott Koter on Zoom

    • see more info about our creative team here

  • Student Leadership & Service Team

    • Section Leaders

    • Drum Majors

    • Executive Student Leaders

    • Task FoRRce

  • Volunteers | Union Band Parents Club

    • We have dozens of highly capable, highly dedicated adult volunteers whose passion is ensuring that you have an amazing experience in the Union Band.

  • Each Other | Invest time RIGHT NOW in getting to know your teammates, especially those in your section

WHO you need to BE

  • Live a life of CHARACHTER

    • Respect

      • How we treat each other matters

    • Responsibility

      • Be prepared

      • Own your mistakes

      • Don’t take constructive criticism too personally

    • Gratitude

      • Living with ‘An Attitude of Gratitude’ pays off, because everyone likes to be appreciated.

  • FRIENDSHIP: make a friend and be friend

  • SUPPORT SYSTEMS

    • Lean on your on your section leaders and peers

    • Let others lean on you when your help and support is most needed

  • SPEAK UP

    • Injustice worsens with silence

    • If you see something, say something.

    • Don’t simply assume that your leaders and teachers know about the problem; oftentimes, they do not

WHAT you need to DO

  • BE HERE

    • Attending all scheduled rehearsals is PARAMOUNT to our team’s success.

    • There’s no way to simply “make up” for what is missed at a rehearsal; there’s so substitute for being present.

    • Please re-schedule other appointments whenever possible

    • If you absolutely must be gone, be sure to use our attendance reporting system click here

    • We can work out schedule conflicts with other Union activities via compromise if we have advance notice.

    • Let’s hold each other accountable for being here!

  • HEALTH & SELF-CARE

    • Hydration: more info here

    • Nutrition: more fruits/vegetables/dairy/proteins/complex carbs, less sugars & fats

  • HOMEWORK

    • Some sections will have homework, including summer progress expectations, pass-offs, etc.

    • Summer2022 Visual Homework: click here

  • FEES

    • See the fee schedule on our RR page: click here

    • If your account is Past Due (negative balance):

      • We can’t put you on the official Renegade Regiment roster, which means that someone else might get placed into your position.

      • Fees due prior to participation in the 2022 RR must be paid in full before any payment amounts will be credited to

    • How to make a payment

      • Online through your CHARMS account. Be sure to click on the blue button “Make Miscellaneous Payment”. Attempts to make online payments any other will be unsuccessful.

      • Mail a check or money order to: UBPC, P.O. Box 471915, Tulsa OK 74147-1915

      • Drop off a payment (check/cash/money order) on Tues June 14, 6-6:30pm, Union HS Stadium Concessions Window

      • Drop off a check or money order at the Union 8th Grade Center Band Office Lock Box DURING CAMP WEEKS ONLY (Winds June 20-24, Percussion June 27-July 1, Guard July 11-15). Do not drop off payments at the 8th Gr Center Front Desk,

    • Fundraising

      • We know that the RR participation fees are hefty; being part of a high-quality performing ensemble, complete with distance travel, is expensive. BUT IT’S WORTH IT!

      • 2022-2023 Product Fundraiser campaigns have not yet been announced, but in the meantime, you can:

        • Work at OneOk Events to earn $ for your account: click here

        • Create a Scrip account and start earning $ for your account: this opportunity is basically FREE MONEY! click here for more info

  • PHYSICAL EXAM

    • was due on May 24, 2022

    • thanks to everyone who’s already completed their exam and submitted the documentation

    • click here to check and see if we have received your Physical Exam Documentation Password: RR2022!

    • if you’ve not yet completed a Physical Exam:

      • do so before your next summer rehearsal

      • remember to use Union’s exam form; we cannot accept the generic form found in most doctors or urgent care offices click here to download

      • submit your physical exam documentation online click here

  • REGISTRATION

    • Registering for the student participation in the 2022 Renegade Regiment is MANDATORY.

    • click here to check and see if we have received your Registration. Password: RR2022!

    • complete your Registration online click here

Quick Access to Action Items

TEAM MEETING SLIDE DECK

RR 2022 Spring Team Meeting by Charles Pisarra

RECORDINGS of REPERTOIRE ARRANGEMENTS

REQUEST ACCESS TO VIDEO RECORDING OF THE 5/25/2022 TEAM MEETING

Reminders of Upcoming Summer Rehearsals

  • BRASSES & WOODWINDS: Mon-Fri, June 20-25, 8a-1p @ U8GC

  • PERCUSSION: Mon-Fri, June 27-July 1, 8:30a-12p + 1:15-4:15p @ U8GC

  • GUARD: Mon-Fri, July 11-15, 9a-12p + 1-4p @ U8GC

  • BRASSES & WOODWINDS & PERCUSSION: Mon-THURS, July 25-29, 8a-12p @ SITE TBA

  • ALL MEMBERS: MON-THURS, AUGUST 1-4 + AUGUST 8-11, 7-11a + 12:30-4:30p @ UHS

One Team + One Sound + One Family = ONE REGIMENT

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