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If you feel that the Div 1 dues are too much you should try some of the Div III programs. They are usually looking for members and althought the program may not be the same as Cavies.... they still offer high quality programs at a lower cost. Like Bandettes for example. Our dues are $475 in US $600 Canadian. We have camps and tour just like the rest. Last year several problems and tragedies all hit at once and that caused us to have only a parade corps. But, my point is that there are other alternatives to paying so much to march.

It just means that they moved it up to the top of the forum but had nothing to add to the post.

Just a note: We are still looking for anyone interested in teaching brass or guard Shara

Our official web site is still www.bandettes.org. You can get the latest info about the corps and talk on our forums there. Also, apply for membership and talk to the staff as well. Rick, a dedicated volunteer, has his own web site the "media" site. He publishes our newsletters and posts pictures that he has taken. Sorry if that was confusing anyone. Shara

Hi All, Bandettes are happy to announce that Alex Zielinski will be our Percussion Caption Head for the 2006 season. We are excited to have him join our ever-growing team! We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to teach brass and guard. These are paid positions. Pay depends on position and experience. Staff requirements: • At least two years experience in any of the following: corps, competitive band, winter guard, or winter percussion and be 21 years old or older. • Previous teaching experiences a plus (not required). • Guard must be able to write and teach work. • Brass must have strong knowledge of proper technique. • All staff will do marching for their section in the summer. • All staff must provide own transportation to camps. Gas will be reimbursed. Car rentals may be available for staff who are car pooling with other staff or members. All camps will be in Michigan unless special arrangements are made. There is a car pool from Milwaukee, WI and several palces in Michigan. Please send a resume and references or fill out an application. Applications can be found on our web site. From the home page choose the forums tab. Then click on “The Front Page.” The application will be in the message titled “Bandettes Are Back and Need Staff" ( www.bandettes.org ).” If you want an application sent to you directly please e mail or call me. All resumes and applications should be sent or emailed as soon as you can. Shara Barlow 913 S. 72nd St. West Allis, WI 53214 Phone: 262-903-1869 Email: vibeplayer@hotmail.com

The topic of this thread was supposed to be about how there are many corps comming back or .... comming out for the first time. Let's all stay on topic and let us have a bit of glory. It is a huge task to get all of the correct "ducks in a row" so to speak. Everyone should be happy about it not picking on others dispite any negativity you may feel toward someone. Congrats to all! Hope to see you on the road next summer! Shara

The arranging for the front ensemble is done by the person who writes all of our music or me. We do not have a separate person do that. If you are that eager to be involved with the corps... if you are of marching age then you sould come and try out in December at our first camp. If you are not of marching age and want to help out e mail me privatly and let me know. We accept all the volunteers we can get. Thank you though, Shara Barlow

Thank you to all who applied! If you are still interested you can submit your information but positions may be filled. Final decissions will be made as soon as references are checked. Thanks,Shara

Staff members may not march. Also, we do not accept staff members that are of marching age .... except on rare ocassions that they are the best qualified person for the position. We are currently not accepting applications for front ensamble because I am the instructor for that section. I hope this answers your question. If not feel free to send me a private message or e mail. Shara

Hi All, Only a few more days left to apply if you are interested in instructing in Bandettes! If you have questions or need more info please contact me. Shara Barlow

there were also 2 in Blue Stars.... actually 6 in Pioneer... 1 in Cap. Sound and 2 in Blue Stars = 9 ..... and 17 in the parade corps = 26 We actually picked up 4 new girls over the summer months... we will be loosing a few girls because they are either aging out or moving on in life as we sometimes have to do. We are somewhere around the 20 mark right now.... lessons start at the end of September and camps will begin most likely in November... not set yet. So, if you or anyone you know is interested please let me know...

It is a thought that I am persuing.... it is just a dificult task.... and so many other things have to fall into place first.... we will see how it all works out. Shara

The Bandettes Are Back! We are proud to announce that we will be back for the 2006 season! The parade corps this summer was very successful. We raised a significant amount of money while giving the members experience performing. Members of the parade corps will be returning plus we have several new members as well, in total about 20 to start with. Financially the corps is stable. Our web site is experiencing an influx of activity. Our recruiting plan is in the final stages of development. Everything is on track for a prosperous year! We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated staff members. We are accepting applications for brass caption head, percussion caption head or tech, visual tech and guard caption head. More staff may be added as needed. These are paid positions. Pay depends on position and experience. Staff requirements: • At least two years experience in any of the following: corps, competitive band, winter guard, or winter percussion. • Previous teaching experiences a plus (not required). • Guard must be able to write and teach work. • Percussion must have strong knowledge of all battery instruments. • Brass must have strong knowledge of proper technique. • All staff will do marching for their section in the summer. • All staff must provide own transportation to camps. Gas will be reimbursed. Car rentals may be available for staff who are car pooling with other staff or members. All camps will be in Michigan unless special arrangements are made. There is a car pool from Milwaukee, WI. Please send a resume and references or fill out an application. Applications can be found on our web site. From the home page choose the forums tab. Then click on “The Front Page.” The application will be in the message titled “Bandettes Are Back and Need Staff" ( www.bandettes.org ).” If you want an application sent to you directly please e mail or call me. All resumes and applications should be sent or emailed by September 3. Applications will be accepted after that. However, the positions may be full. Shara Barlow 913 S. 72nd St. West Allis, WI 53214 Phone: 262-903-1869 Email: vibeplayer@hotmail.com