This summer we received the first 60 uniforms!  They are simply amazing and I can't wait to show the town the pride and hope we will project through these uniforms.  I am posting a picture of the drum majors.  Thier uniform is slightly different, but you will get the idea.

Phase two will cost us another $19000, so we are not done yet.  We currently have 88 students in band and only 60 uniforms.  Our drumline, guard and pit will be wearing a different costume for the show.  We have a lot of work to do yet, but this is a dream come true for us.  Thanks for your support!

On my personal music website, you can find listening examples of music we are working on.  Please visit the site and get familiar with the pieces on there. 

limbackmusic.com and go to the Red Regiment Band page or click on the link below!

Red Regiment Page

Updated on August 3, 2010

2010-11 Preliminary Schedule of Event:  This list of events is subject to change, but will give everyone an idea when activities are planned.
Band Camp:                              July 19-Aug 5 (See Front Page)
Home Football                            Fri:  September 3
Grape and Fall Festival Parade  Sat:  September 11
Home Football                            Fri:  September 17
Sullivan Marching Festival          Sat:  September 25 
Home Football                            Fri:  October 1
Valhalla Marching Festival (Parkview HS Springfield     Sat:  October 2
Home Football                            Fri:  October 8
Ozarko Marching Festival (MSU Springfield)                    Sat:  October 9
District Band and Jazz Tryouts-Camdenton                    Tue:  October 12

Home Football                            Fri:  October 22

MSU Homecoming Parade      Sat:  October 23 Tentative

MU Marching Festival             Sat:  October 30
District Band                            Sat:  November 6
HS Band Concert/Soup&Chili Cook-off                    Fri:  December 10
Pep Band     8-12 events                        TBA December-February
District Jazz                            Sat:  January 22
MMEA All-State Covention                        January 27-29
UCM Jazz Festival                            *Sat:  February 19
Mid Semester Band Concert                        Tue:  February 22
MSU Jazz Festival                            *Sat:  February 26
District Solo and Ensemble                        Fri-Sat:  March 25-26
Band Concert in the Park                        Tue:  April 12
Penn Valley (KC) Jazz Fest                        *April 15-16
State Solo and Ensemble                        Sat:  May 3?
Spring Band Concert                            Thur:  May 12 6:00pm
Senior Recognition Banquet                        Sat:  May 14
Baccalaureate                            Wed:  May 18
Graduation                            Sat:  May 21
*  Not confirmed dates

The band is currently in the process of getting new uniforms.  We have a design made that is awesome and more up to date.  The company we are using, FJM, is making a prototype as we speek.  Our goal to it get these by next season.  It is a lofty goal, but we think it is doable.

Why  we need new uniforms:

Our current uniforms are fairly good looking.  They are a traditional style uniform that is great for parade bands and home football games.  They do not serve our needs as a competitive field band however.  The uniform is bulky, hot, and the horizontal lines, cape, hat, and fit make the band look short and squatty.  We need a different uniform to keep up with the modern trends in marching band.  We need to took tall, athletic, and sleek.  On a more practical side of things, our current uniforms are a time consuming project for the band boosters.  Every year, we have about 60 kids that get fitted for a uniform and then the pants and jackets have to be hemmed to fit that student.  This is a very daunting task.  The new style uniforms have hemless sleeves and pants.  This is accomplished by a series of snaps inside the garments.  Cool!!!  The uniforms are also machine washable and come with an 8 year waranty.  This will save us between $1000 and $3000 every year.

The cost of new uniforms:

The cost of the new uniform is between $250 and $300 per uniform.  We will need to get about 60 the first year, the high end of that projection is $18,000.  The boosters had all ready started putting that money away and we have a good start.  We are hoping that donations will be made, the school will help some, and we will raise the rest.

The pride of new uniforms:

We are proud to be in the Red Regiment Band.  We take pride in our uniform and we always will, new ones or not.  But!  A new uniform will give us a renewed sense of pride, a fresh look on the field, and a competitive advantage.  The students are stoked about this uniform design and that builds momentum in recruiting, and the bands motivation.  Our current design is about 10 years old and is reaching the end of its ability to serve the band.  We hope everyone will get on board with helping us to acquire new uniforms.  Mr. Limback has the design in his office and will have it at concerts and events throught the year.  Feel free to contact him if you want to make donations or if you have any ideas on how to make this more of a reality for the band.

MSHSAA MANDATORY DEAD PERIOD

In accordance with Missouri State High School Activities Association the St. James School District has set a 9 day mandatory dead period for all MSHSAA sponsored extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.  The dead period will begin on July 3^rd 2010 and run through July 11^th 2010.  During this time frame there will be no contact with school coaches/sponsors and student/athletes at the High School and Middle School levels. 

The St. James School District is posting the Dead Period to better allow students and families the opportunity to make plans for the summer.  If you have any questions regarding the Dead Period please feel free to contact Activities Director Phil West at 265-2300 ext. 3236.

The '09 - '10 Speech and Debate season is right around the corner! Varsity members should listen for announcements and check the bulletin board for our first meeting of the year. This will be your chance to meet the new assistant coach, Ms. Kramme and provide some feedback as to how you'd like to see this year's team proceed for the season.

If you're interested in a "sneak peak," check out Mrs. Tynes' Speech and Debate website link below.

www.stjschools.org/atynes/Speechdebate.html

I can't wait to work with you again this year!

~ Mrs. Tynes (formerly Bowder)