EXPENSES

Certain items are required for membership. Every attempt is made to keep this expense to
a minimum. Most of the items are associated with our uniform. You may already own
some of these items (like flip-folders) from high school band. An order form will be
mailed to you once you have contacted us.

1. SHOES – All members must furnish uniform shoes. The shoes worn with our uniform are black, leather Drill Master brand shoes. It is recommended to order a 1/2 size larger than your normal show size to allow thicker socks for winter conditions. Cost is approximately $30.00.
   
2. BLACK SOCKS – Bring at least 2 pairs of BLACK socks to wear as the uniform.
   
3. WHITE GLOVES – It is required to have 2 pairs of WHITE, long wristed gloves. Cost is approximately $3.00 per pair.
   
4. PLASTIC MUSIC FOLIO – All brass & woodwind must have a BLACK plastic marching folio with at least 10 clear plastic windows. Cost is approximately $5.00.
   
5. LYRES – All brass & woodwind will need this to hold your folio for rehearsals. Cost is dependent on instrument type and make.
   

WHAT TO BRING TO PRESEASON TRAINING

• LYRE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUMENT!
  
• ALARM CLOCK!
  
• WATER!
  
• Rehearsal Clothes: shorts, t-shirts, athletic shoes (NO “open toe” shoes), rain jacket, hat, sunglasses
  
• NECESSARY “Survival items”: liniment, sunscreen, thermos or sports bottle
  
• Uniform Accessories: (see “EXPENSES”)
  
• Instrument Accessories: mouthpiece, reeds, neck strap, valve oil, plastic music folio, lyre, etc…
  
• FOOD: The Spirit of the West will provide some meals for members during Preseason Training, but you may want to have food in your room for personal use.
  
  REMEMBER: When you report for Preseason Training, you are reporting to school for the Fall Semester! So bring everything you need for class! There will be very little time to go home and come back before school starts! PLAN AHEAD!

INSTRUMENT INFORMATION

If you wish to use an instrument from MSU, please contact Mrs. Kim Eggemeyer
(keggemeyer@montana.edu OR (406) 994-3562) as soon as possible. Use of a school-
owned instrument is FREE of charge. However, the responsibility of the instrument’s
maintenance and repairs due to negligence is on the borrower.

HOUSING INFORMATION

WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO MOVE INTO MY RESIDENCE HALL?

You will be able to moving into a residence hall on Sunday, August 20th. See the
PROCEDURE below for more information.

WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO MOVE INTO MY OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING?

Those arrangements are left to you. Be sure to communicate with your landlord and
roommates. The Spirit of the West faculty and staff do not make arrangements for off-
campus housing.

WHAT ABOUT MEALS DURING PRESEASON TRAINING?

During the first 3 days of Preseason Training, we will provide meals for our first-year
members. In order to give students a better opportunity to get to know each other, several
of these meals during Preseason Training may be planned by The Spirit of the West
leadership.

The dorm dining halls will not be active until Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006. From
Wednesday, August 23rd forward, the meals become your responsibility. PLEASE
remember if you want to have more food than provided, feel free to bring some! It is
imperative that you eat well-balanced meals three times a day.

RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-IN PROCEDURE

Special arrangements have been made to allow students who are aspiring to be members
of The Spirit of the West to move into their rooms on Sunday, August 20th, 2006. Because this is
being done as a courtesy for The Spirit of the West, certain procedures must be followed:

1. Contact Mrs. Kim Eggemeyer (keggemeyer@montana.edu OR (406) 994-3562)
   IMMEDIATELY to arrange early dorm check-in!
   
2. All members of The Spirit of the West will be checked in at their residence hall on
   Sunday, August 20th, 2006. Under no circumstances will any person associated with The
   Spirit of the West be admitted to the residence hall prior to that day.
   
3. Since the residence hall housing staff is NOT at full strength when we begin
   Preseason Training, services will be minimal. Your cooperation is expected.
   Please be courteous to the staff – they are doing US a favor!
   
4. It is important that you do NOT admit any non-Spirit of the West personnel to the
   residence halls on Sunday. You should avoid hanging around the lobbies or front
   doors as other students would like to get into their rooms early too – but they do
   NOT have permission from housing.
   
5. Please be cooperative and patient! A special Spirit of the West staff member will
   help you move in.
   
6. We must know into which residence hall you will be moving. Please include this
   information when you return your postcard.
   
7. During Preseason Training, you MAY be placed in a dorm room that is NOT your
   permanent one. Do not panic! You will be able to move into your assigned
   residence hall quickly prior to school officially beginning.
   
8. If you have any further questions about Residential Halls or Housing, please call
   (406) 994-2661. For specific questions about Preseason Training Housing, contact
   Mrs. Kim Eggemeyer (keggemeyer@montana.edu OR (406) 994-3562) in the
   department of music office.
   

POST SEASON PARTICIPATION:

By auditioning for The Spirit of the West, you are committing yourself to all regular
season activities AND playoffs. The MSU Bobcats fight in the Big Sky Conference (1AA Football) and always have the potential to extend their season. If we can, we’ll be
there! We expect your participation! Post-season expenses will be covered by MSU.