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Marching Rebels Glossary

Afghan
Afghan with Champlin Park High School designs on it. Sold as a fund-raiser for the Band Association.
Association Member
Any interested band parent or any other interested member of the community.
Band Association
Shortened form of "Champlin Park High School Band Association." Commonly referred to as "The Association." A group of volunteers comprised of band student parents and interested members of the community whose goal is to help support and promote the activities of the music program in all its forms outside of the classroom. Comprised of elected officers, leaders of various committees and lots of very friendly, hardworking individuals. The Association takes direction from the Music Director(s) and helps in many ways. The Association holds a General Meeting once a month, and elects officers during the October meeting.
Band Banquet
Potluck dinner held after the fall marching season is over, generally in November. All parents and band students gather to eat. (No siblings or other relatives can be permitted because of the sheer number of people.) Historically, the Senior Wills are distributed and the students sign posters that are displayed for each graduating senior. After the meal, everyone gathers in the auditorium for a "short" awards ceremony and a video and/or slide show of the marching band's activities during the year. A real must to attend.
Band Camp
Band members meet for six days (usually in August) to learn the fall field show.
Band Dad
Common reference to any male parent helping the band.
Band Director
Paid professional educated in the instruction of music. A permanent member of the Board of Directors of the Band Association. Has the final say in the direction of the band.
Band Mom
Common reference to any female parent helping the band.
Banner
A blue and white fabric sign that is fitted over a metal framework. The banner is carried at the front of the band during parades by two members of the Honor Guard. The banner reads "Champlin Park Marching Rebels, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota."
Board Meeting
As opposed to the "General Meeting," this is the meeting of the Board of Directors for the Band Association. However, all Association members are invited to attend. These meetings specifically address the needs of the Band Association and how to accomplish the needs and goals set forth by the band director(s).
Board Member
Any person holding an elected or appointed position as defined by the Band Association.
Cadence
The beat played by percussion during a parade to indicate the marching pace. Also played as the band marches off the field after a field show.
Calling Committee
Group of people assigned to call the general population of the Band Association with information deemed too time-sensitive to wait for the next News & Notes.
Chaperone
The adult members of the Band Association who are trained in the care of the band members when they are performing, or traveling to or from a performance.
Chaperone Training
Training class presented by the Head Chaperone to all parents that would like to help the band by being a chaperone. This is required training. You will not be considered a chaperone until you have completed this one evening of training and orientation.
Class
A tradition upheld by each band member every time they represent the band, school or district. Champlin Park bands have always conducted themselves with class and maturity.
Clothing
T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, jogging pants, caps, etc. that identify you as a Marching Rebel or as a member of the Band Association.
Color Guard
Band members who perform with flags, rifles and saber. Called "auxiliary" at some competitions.
District #11 Music Festival
Marching Bands from Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, and Champlin Park gather at a selected school on a weekend in the fall of the year. Practices and clinics are held throughout the day. Each band performs its field show, then all four bands perform a show together.
Dome, The
A popular fund-raising opportunity where we operate a concession stand at the Metrodome during Twins and Vikings games.
Drill
1). A routine for practice. 2). General term for the band's parade or field show performance.
Drill book
Collection of pages that show the design for each set that the band performs during a field show.
Drumline
The marching percussion section of the band. Major instruments include cymbals, snare drums, tenor drums, and bass drums.
Drum Major
One of three students chosen to lead the band.
Fall Band
Begins with "Band Camp" (generally in August), and continues through late October or early November. The last performance of the fall is usually the Halloween Parade in Anoka. Fall band can be extended by a winning football team, or by trips taken between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Fall Preview Night
On the last day of band camp, or soon after, parents are invited to come and watch the band perform their newly-learned field show. The performance will not be good, but, because they are our children, you will love it. Later in the season, their performance will be very good, and you will love to watch them for two reasons: because they are your children and because they ARE really good.
Fanny Pack
Belt bag worn by the chaperones. Contains various tools and other items that the students need before, during and after a performance.
Field Show
The performance given by the band on a football field. Consists of precision marching drills executed while playing music. Normally done at halftime during home football games, and during field show competitions.
Food Perspectives
A company that conducts taste tests and provides an opportunity to earn money personally, and for the Band Association.
Fundraising
Fund-raising is obviously "raising funds." There are two different accounts which money is needed for: 1). The student account 2). The Band Association account. We have several ways to fund-raise for either account: SIMS Security, The Dome, Food Perspectives, selling Candy Bars, Peaches, etc.
Gatorade Brigade
Band Association members who provide Gatorade and water for band members after a parade.
General Meeting
As opposed to a Board Meeting, these meetings are intended for the general population of the Band Association. The actions and recommendations of the board are presented. Band Association business is discussed. Traditionally held the third Thursday of each month.
Handouts
Informational sheets handed out by the director that are meant to be taken home to the parents, but magically disappear before the students arrive home. Do not be afraid to ask your student if he/she has seen any of these.
Health Form
A record of your student's health that includes any information needed by a medical facility to treat your child. This form MUST be filled out and on file with the Band Association BEFORE the student may participate in any parade, field show or other performance off the school grounds.
Honor Guard
Band members who carry the banner, the United States flag, the State of Minnesota flag, the POW/MIA flag, and a rifle. Depending on how many people are available, there may be additional rifles, sabers, and/or flags. Summer Honor Guard members can be students who plan to attend Champlin Park, but will be entering eighth grade
Horn Flash
Fancy movement of instruments during a performance.
Hot Chocolate
Beverage served in place of Gatorade at Band Camp 2004. The temperatures were in the 40's & 50's 4 out of 5 days.
Hydration
A very important part of preparing to perform, especially during the summer season. Drink eight (minimum) glasses of water (not pop) per day, starting three days before a performance.
Ice Cream Social
Held after the Marching Band's performance the evening of Fall Preview Night. A social gathering of the students and their parents.
Itinerary
Schedule for an upcoming rehearsal, parade or field show. These are very informative and generally come in the form of a handout.
Judging Area
The area in a parade route where the band performs for the judges. If you are a chaperone, you are NOT allowed on the street in this area. If you are a spectator, this is the only place you are guaranteed to see the band perform. Try to sit with other Marching Rebel parents and let your band student know you're there supporting them.
M & M's
Stands for "Marching & Maneuvering," a drill used for learning and maintaining basic marching skills. Also one of the scoring criteria for parades and field shows.
News & Notes
A short newsletter published approximately four times a year, packed with information concerning the Band Association and the band's activities.
Parade
The performance given while marching on a city street.
Percussion
See Drumline
Pit, or Pit Percussion
Non-marching percussion section on the edge of the field in front of the drum major. Instruments include: marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, bells, tom-toms, large bass drum, cymbals, gong, etc.
Pit Crew
Group of parents who help move pit percussion instruments on and off the field.
"Plant! Attack!"
Say this as you take the first step of a marching drill.
"Plant! Close!"
Say this as you take the last step of a marching drill.
P.R.I.D.E.
Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence
Rebel Classic
Our home invitational field show sponsored by the Champlin Park Band Association. Traditionally, this show takes place in early to mid-September and is our largest fund-raiser.
Rebel Pride
The school song. Played during football games and sometimes during parades.
Section
Subgroup of the band, mainly based on instrument played: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Bass Clarinet, Tuba, Percussion, Pit Percussion. Other groups are Honor Guard, Color Guard, and Drum Major.
Section Leader
A student chosen by the band director to be "in charge" of his/her section. Big sections have more than one section leader.
Sectional
A practice session called by the section leader, usually held before a rehearsal.
Senior Will
At the end of the fall season, the seniors "will" their knowledge or possessions to underclassmen.
Set
One formation of a drill, represented by one page in the drill book.
SIMS Security or IMS
A means of fund-raising, usually at the Metrodome or Target Center. Take and count tickets or direct people to their seats.
Sioux City Trip
The trip the band took to Sioux City, Iowa in 1998.
Slide
March while holding horn perpendicular to the direction you are going.
Spring Picnic
A picnic held in the spring, traditionally on a Saturday after a practice.
Stepping Off
Describes the start of a performance, usually a parade.
Student Band Account
A savings account maintained by a volunteer of the Band Association. This account holds each student's funds deposited or earned through fund-raising to cover the expenses for trips that the band frequently takes to other cities, states and countries (hopefully). Any funds left in a student's account when he/she graduates are transferred to the to the Band Association's general fund.
Summer Band
Begins in the spring and continues until early to mid-July. Comprised exclusively of parades. No field shows.
Target Center
A fund-raising activity open to students (who qualify) and their parents to raise money for their band account.
Taste Tester
Earn money for the Band Association by tasting foods for Food Perspectives.
Trailer
Commonly referred to as the band trailer, carries the uniforms, helmets and the larger instruments to various parades and field shows.
Uniform
Outfit worn during a performance. Different uniforms include: Marching Band Winds/Percussion and Color Guard, Winter Drumline, Winter Color Guard, and Symphonic Band. Marching Band Color Guard uniforms may vary from summer to fall.
Winter Color Guard
A short competitive season for the Color Guard that closely parallels the Winter Drumline in length and timing.
Winter Drumline
A distinctly separate program from any other band program. The season starts in November and extends to mid-March. Comprised of percussionists playing various drums and pit equipment. They perform precision marching maneuvers while playing in competitions, which are held indoors on a basketball court.