Saturday, 04 September 2010

Welcome to The Golden Note!

Welcome to the new and improved Marcos De Niza Band Website!  We call it the "Golden Note" because of our commitment to the highest form of music excellence.  You can find all the information you need for staff contacts, band classes, upcoming events, and even media like pictures, video, and audio recordings of the band program.  If you are a new member, register under the "LOGIN" menu and fill out the New Student Form under the "FORMS" menu.  Direct all website questions to our Webmaster, Joey Green (joeygreen93@yahoo.com).  All other band inquiries, contact Cheryl Shumate, (cheryl.shumate@mac.com) Band Boosters President, or Mr. Burr, Director of Bands (bburr@tuhsd.k12.az.us).

Padre Pride Band Program - Mission Statement

We, the proud members of the 2010-2011 MDN Padre Pride Band Program, believe in striving for the highest through "first class" attitude. Our unified band family creates a safe and positive atmosphere for developing our musical and life skills, thus preparing us for the future.  We focus on the task on hand with a passionate sense of urgency and a desire for excellence.

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Band Camp Recap

Go and relive your favorite moments from Band Camp through the beauty of pictures. There are about 900 waiting for you to enjoy under the "Media" tab above. Download some, print some, and even make some your screen saver. It's all there! Go Check It Out!

  • Labor Day
    September 06, 2010 (All Day)
    (Padre Band Calendar) (Other)
    No School. No Rehearsal.

  • NO SCHOOL
    September 06, 2010 (All Day)
    (Padre Band Calendar) (Other)
  • NO REHEARSAL
    September 06, 2010 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
    (Padre Band Calendar) (Marching Band Rehearsals / Practices)
  • Sectional Rehearsal
    September 07, 2010 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
    (Padre Band Calendar) (Marching Band Rehearsals / Practices)
    Weekly After School Sectional Rehearsal

  • Morning Rehearsal
    September 08, 2010 (6:30 AM - 7:45 AM)
    (Padre Band Calendar) (Marching Band Rehearsals / Practices)
    Visual Rehearsal

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Games!

Pictures And Scores Of Football Games And The D-Backs Game Coming Soon...

Marching Band Weekly Schedule

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Friday, 03 September 2010 00:36 Written by Joey Green

Friday Game Day

LaJoya High School

3:30p - call time in band room, wearing: red Beatles shirt, WHITE undergarments (boxers, loose shorts, but must be WHITE!), and WHITE socks up to the calf (no ankle socks!).  Members must also bring their WHITE marching Drillmasters shoes and WHITE gloves.  Bring a snack or have someone bring you something to eat before the game. 3:35p - load instruments outside/uniforms on/write friendship mail 4:00p - grab a water bottle, depart from MdN 5:15p - approximate arrival at La Joya HS, unload instruments 5:30p - stretch, music warmup, marching warmup, full ensemble w/ pit 6:35p - march to field, perform OPENER and National Anthem 7:00p - what time is it? GAME TIME! GO PADRES! 8:00p - watch La Joya's halftime performance and meet their band! 9:15p - approximate end of game/load instruments, depart from La Joya HS 10:30p - approximate arrival at MdN, unload instruments, parents be ready to pick your child up no later than 11:00p!! La Joya High School (Tolleson, AZ) http://www.aiaonline.org/schools/school.php?id=253&x=29&y=9 1. Start out going SOUTH on S LAKESHORE DR toward E GUADALUPE RD. 2. Turn RIGHT onto E GUADALUPE RD. 0.5 mi 3. Turn RIGHT onto S RURAL RD. 1.6 mi 4. Merge onto US-60 W via the ramp on the LEFT toward I-10/PHOENIX. 1.9 mi 5. Merge onto I-10 W toward PHOENIX. 23.6 mi 6. Take the AVONDALE BLVD exit, EXIT 131. 0.4 mi 7. Turn LEFT onto N AVONDALE BLVD. 2.5 mi 8. Turn RIGHT onto W WHYMAN AVE. 0.1 mi 9. 11650 W WHYMAN AVE is on the RIGHT.