2023-2024 ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL MARCHING WOLVES
Welcome to the New Year! The following information has been assembled to help you, and your
student know what to expect as a member of the Marching Wolves. Please let us know if you have
questions.
2023 Band Camps - All camps take place on the St. Paul’s Campus
NEW BAND MEMBER ORIENTATION
● Monday, July 17 – Wednesday, July 19, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
PERCUSSION CAMP (NEW AND CURRENT MEMBERS)
● Monday, July 17 – Tuesday, July 19, 9:00 AM-4:00 and Wednesday, July 13, 9:00-12:30
● BRING YOUR LUNCH!
BAND CAMP FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS AND GOLDEN BLUES
● BAND CAMP FEE $50 FOR ALL MEMBERS (BAND & GB’s)
● Band camp will be held Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, 2023.
Band & Golden Blues –Monday-Thursday - 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
● Participation/Parental Permission and Student Medical Information/Release Form must be turned in
on the first day of Band Camp. Will be emailed. Join our email list by emailing us at
marchingwolv[email protected]
● Band member annual fee is $300.00. Annual fee covers the costs of music instructors and band
directors; food, snacks, beverages, and supplies throughout the year; your first hat, yearly band shoes
and two pair of gloves each year for band members, and uniform maintenance.
● Golden Blues member fee is $200.00. This covers the cost of dance instructor and director; food,
snacks, beverages, and supplies throughout the year.
● If you choose to mail your forms and payment before band camp, make checks payable to SPS Band
Boosters and mail to:
Booster Treasurer:
Forms can also be scanned and emailed to marchingwol[email protected]; payment can be mailed
separately.
● Lunch, beverages, and snacks will be provided by the Band Boosters all week. A menu will be
emailed before the start of band camp. Your student should bring a lunch if they prefer a different
food choice.
● ALL MEMBERS SHOULD HAVE A GOOD BREAKFAST AND ADEQUATELY HYDRATE EACH DAY
BEFORE CAMP. SEE BAND CAMP RECOMMENDATION SHEET.
● Marching Wolves Group Photos and individual member photos will be taken Friday, July 28
beginning at 8 a.m. Proper grooming is required (school regulation haircuts and no facial hair).
Order forms are available at joeymichel.com under HS Sports Order Form.
● Direct any questions about band camp to marchingwolv[email protected]
Football Season Practice Schedule for Band Members
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
3:15 - 5:30PM
3:15- 5:30pm
3:15 - 4:30pm
3:15 – 6:00pm
Please note that these times are subject to change. After the football season, the practice schedule will
change to Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20 to 5:30 p.m.
Please note that when the band has practice, performance on campus, or goes away for a game, parade, or
other function, EVERY BAND MEMBER must help put away all instruments and all uniforms must be
brought to the uniform room. The band room must be in satisfactory condition before the students are
allowed to leave campus. Please be patient picking up your child as these things could take an additional
few minutes.
2023 Regular Season Varsity Football Schedule – TBD
Date
Opponent
Location
Report
Time
Game
Time
Jamboree
TBD
5:30
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
TBD
7:00
Preliminary 2024 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Date
Parade
Location
Report
Time
Parade
Time
2/2 Fri
Excalibur
Metairie
TBD
6:30 PM
2/3 Sat
Olympia
Covington
TBD
6:00 PM
2/4 Sun
Carrollton
Uptown New Orleans
TBD
12:00 PM
2/10 Fri
Hermes
Uptown New Orleans
TBD
5:30 PM
2/11 Sat
Endymion
Mid-City New Orleans
TBD
4:00 PM
2/12 Sun
Bacchus
Uptown New Orleans
TBD
5:15 PM
2/13 Mon
Orpheus
Uptown New Orleans
TBD
6:00 PM
NOTE: This preliminary parade schedule is based on the previous year’s participation. Specific Mardi Gras
parade schedule and participation is subject to change.
Other Marching Wolves Performances to Note. These preliminary performances are based
on the previous year’s participation.
● Marching Wolves Annual Band and Dance Clinic
● Festival Disney April 2024 – trip details provided at Booster Club Meetings
● Battle of the Bands against Covington High School TBD
● St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Additionally, the Spring Concert is usually held on the first or second Saturday of May, and the
Marching Wolves Awards Night is traditionally held the Tuesday before exam week in May.
Announcements will be made as early as possible for these dates and any additional performances
scheduled.
Uniforms and Hats for Band Members
Uniforms: The Booster Club purchases band uniforms, and each band member will be fitted and assigned a
uniform during band camp. The uniform consists of pants, vest, jacket, and tie. The student is responsible
for keeping up with all parts of the uniform and keeping the uniform in a satisfactory condition. The
uniforms are stored in the uniform room in the Band Building and are to be returned to the uniform room
after each function. Every year, each band member receives a new pair of band shoes and two pairs of
gloves. Shoes and gloves are to be kept by the student and brought to performances clean and in good
condition.
The boys are required to wear a white button-down collared dress shirt with their official band uniform.
This same shirt can also be used as their SPS dress school uniform. The below shirt is what is highly
recommended because it is made of a lightweight, breathable material that is much more comfortable than
an all-cotton shirt. Shirts are also kept by the student and brought to performances clean and in good
condition.
HATS: Mr. Moran will inspect the hats of returning band members. If the condition of the hat is inadequate
or it no longer fits, the purchase of a new hat will be required. Hats are stored in the uniform room. You will
be notified via email if a new hat is required.
NEW BAND MEMBERS will need to purchase their hats for $100. The hats are the property of the student,
and the care of the hat is his responsibility. Hats will be stored in the band room between performances.
DRI-FIT SHIRT: All band members are required to purchase the Marching Wolves Dri-Fit shirt. This shirt is
worn for informal performances, and students may also wear these shirts to school on performance days.
Returning members must purchase a new shirt if last years is missing or in poor shape. The Dri-Fit shirts
are purchased from Uniforms By Bayou 13488 Seymour Meyers Blvd., in Covington (985) 893-3700. Please
order as soon as possible as these shirts are special ordered and not carried in stock.
Marching Wolves Booster Club
Parents, since your son or daughter has joined the Marching Wolves as either a band member or Golden
Blue, you are now part of the Marching Wolves Booster Club. Please see the Parent Information and
Welcome letter, which is attached to the Participation/Parental Permission form for an overview of our
Booster Club.
The Booster Club is responsible for communicating information to parents throughout the year such as
performance dates, report times, Booster Club meeting dates, etc. All Booster Club communications are by
email, therefore it is essential we have current email addresses, which we get from the Parental Permission
form filled out by you. If your contact information changes, or if you ever feel you are not receiving
communications, please contact us at marchingwolv[email protected].
The first Marching Wolves Booster Club meeting for parents will be
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 7:00 pm in Band Hall.
Concessions are the Booster Club’s primary source of income, and the money we earn from concessions
allows us to keep our fees low and prevents us from requiring additional fundraisers throughout the year.
The concession stands cannot operate properly without the help of all SPS Band and Golden Blue parents. A
SignUp Genius link will be sent to volunteer for football games and soccer games.
Archdiocese Safe Environment Training
Parents, please note that if you would like to be a chaperone for any band trip or parade, you must have
completed the Archdiocese Safe Environment training. For more information, contact Claire P. Coutrado
[email protected]
No student is ever turned away from participating in the Marching Wolves for financial reasons. Please
speak directly to Mr. Moran if this is an issue for your family.
MW Directors, email and website
www.spsmarchingwolves.com
marchingw[email protected]
Andrew Moran
Band Director
andrewm@stpauls.com
Lacey Blackledge
Assistant Band Director
l.blackledge2stpauls.com
St. Paul’s Marching Wolves
Recommendations for Band Camp
Band Camp practices on the turf will be physically draining. WE STRONGLY URGE you follow
the recommendations below to ensure your health and safety as you practice:
1 — PRE-LOAD — each member NEEDS the recommended hours of sleep, proper
nutrition, and proper hydration to make it through the day. Eating and drinking during camp will
NOT help a person catch up or even maintain their energy. Band members MUST Pre-Load
— eat a good meal the night before (plenty of protein), hydrate fully BEFORE Camp (NO
coffee, soft drinks or caffeinated beverages — plenty of water) and eat a light breakfast.
2 — HYDRATE — once the temperature reaches above 90 degrees, it is recommended that
a sports drink be added to the hydration routine. This means for every 3 waters one sports
drink should be consumed. Coolers with water and Gatorade are provided on the field and in
the band room during Band Camp.
3 — PROTECT — apply sunscreen before camp daily — including tops of ears and back
of the neck. The face is a very sensitive area. Bring a hat to protect the face from
sunburn. Students may also wear sunglasses.
4 — BE SMART — relax in the shade during breaks, eat PROPERLY (no caffeine, light,
nutritious meals during lunch, drink as often as possible) and rest as often as you can. This is
not to be taken lightly. Stay home and relax in the evenings — a late night not only drains you
physically, but the lack of sleep combined with the sun can drain you mentally as well.
We recommend bringing a Camelback, which can be purchased at Academy or Wal-Mart.
Camelbacks will allow you to always have access to water during practice without having to
wait for break time. Bring it to camp filled with ice and water only, and it can be refilled
throughout the day from the water coolers. Please have the student put their names on them.
NO LONG PANTS. WEAR ONLY LIGHT-COLORED T-SHIRTS OR SHIRTS WITH SPF
PROTECTION. BRING A HAT. PLEASE WEAR TENNIS SHOES WITH SOCKS; NO BARE
FEET AND NO SANDALS.
If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected]m