Rookie Sundodger - Fall 2019

Septem ber 3, 2019 Vol u m e 14, Issu e 1
THE
SUNDODGER
A Pu bl i cati on of K appa K appa Psi , Gam m a Chapter
Rook i e Ed i ti on
Why is your sect ion
t he best ? | p. 2
Map of t he Ave | p. 4
How t o m anage your
schedule w it h HMB| p. 5

INTHISISSUE...
Cover by Dylan Majewski, Alto Sax
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02 W hy is your section
the best?
04 Best places on the
Ave
05 H ow to m anage your
schedule with H M B:
Avoid the str ess
WHAT IS KAPPA KAPPA PSI?
Kappa Kappa Psi is a student service and leadership
recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director of
Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that is
required of their band. Our goals are to provide the band not only
with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our
membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization,
leadership and social contacts.
The Fraternity is presently located in over 150 colleges and
universities nationwide. On the local level, chapter responsibilities
include numerous concentrated service projects as well as
providing the intangible items of morale, spirit, enthusiasm,
atmosphere and attitude within the band.
Membership in Kappa Kappa Psi is an educational and
service activity as well as a social one. And it is this kind of activity
that enriches the band student?s life and sharpens
an appreciation for both the best in Music and
what it takes to achieve it. It is to this end that
our National Fraternity is dedicated, and we
cordially invite your participation in this effort.

W HY IS YOUR SECTION THE BEST?
By Oliver Kou, Clarinet
Each section in HMB has its own unique cultures
and traditions. As a rookie, you have the chance
to bond with people in your section over the coming
season. So, what makes your particular section the
best? Find out below!
PICCOLOS
The piccolos have
a lot of fun
choreography and
have some of the
best marching.
They are a positive
and hardworking
section and hey,
playing the
melody most of
the time is pretty
neat.
TRUMPETS
The trumpets
think they are the
best section
because of the
camaraderie
between
musicians. They
are a social
section, bond
quickly, and are
regulars at Red
Robin. They are
the most spirited
section and
always playing the
melody is the
cherry on top.
TROMBONES The trombones know how to
have fun in any situation. They are an extremely
diverse section but they still feel like a family,
especially with Bone Breakfasts after game days.
They are also the most musical section!
SAXOPHONES The saxes think they are the best section
because they can unabashedly be themselves. They are there
to support and push each other to be their best selves. Their
section creates a feeling of belonging to a family. Saxes Never
Die!
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MELLOPHONES The mellophones always know how to lighten
the mood and get hyped for game day. They work hard, play
harder at Buffalo Wild Wings, and don?t believe in birds.
BARITONES The baritones think they are the
best section because they are the loudest
section. They have the best dance moves and
were quoted saying ?sorry piccolos.? They
always have a fun time together as a section.
CLARINETS The clarinets think they are the best section due to
their healthy culture. When there are debates and disagreements,
they serve to strengthen the section instead of tearing it apart. There
is much section love that provides a place to bring out a little bit of
their weird side.
SOUSAPHONES The sousaphones
are a very diverse group of people but
are a tight-knit family because they
are always willing to work together.
They definitely need that because of 3"Vertical Playhouse" on game days.
DRUMLINE
The drumline is
literally the
heartbeat of
the band. They
exemplify
preparation,
are very detail
oriented, and
the cleanest
(musically)
section.

W HERE TO GO ON THE AVE!
By Andreas Phillips, Clarinet and
Monica Mursch, Alto Sax
University Way, better known as "The Ave," is a
stretch of city blocks filled with go-to restaurants
and hang out spots. Whether you're grabbing lunch at
Mee Sum or shopping for Husky gear at the bookstore,
you'll find everything you need on The Ave! Here are
some of our favorites:
- Boba And Dessert s
- Boba Up
- Sweet Alchemy
- Kung Fu Tea
- Beetle Cafe
- Rest aurant s
- University Kitchen
- Samurai Noodle
- Thaiger Room
- Noodle Nation
- Mee Sum
- Byrek & Baguette
- Pho Than Brothers
- Cafe On The Ave
- Alladin Gyro-Cery
- Pho Thy Thy
- Coffee
- Cafe Solstice
- Cafe Allegro
- Starbucks
- Ugly Mug Cafe
- Bookst ore
- The University Bookstore
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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR SCHEDULE W ITH
HMB: AVOID THE STRESS
By Nicole Pasia, Alto Sax
Congrats! You made it
through audition day.
Being a part of the Husky
Marching Band is one of the
most fun, rewarding
experiences of your college
career. But with four
rehearsals a week, sectionals,
and game days, it can be
pretty stressful to focus on
school or work as well.
Here are some helpful tips on
balancing HMB with your
schedule from previous Alto
Sax section leader Sofia Dolce:
Priorit ize and com m unicat e
"I would say the number one
thing is to identify your
priorities during the fall
season and communicate that
as soon as possible to your
respective leader. As a section
leader maybe that's your
co-section leader or HMB
staff, but as a member
definitely give your section
leader a rundown of what
your fall looks like. That
allowed me to understand not
just the level of performance
they actually had the time for memorizing music so you
but also to assess people's organize time with your section
lives as a whole, outside of leader or other rookies to
and including HMB. Your rehearse. Ask for help when it's
section leader would rather needed."
have a heads up that you have
Know it ?s okay t o st ep out
prior commitments than think
som et im es
you're flaky based on your
"The other thing would be to
behavior later on."
realize you can't give 100% to
Be honest w it h yourself, ask
everything (school, outside
for help w hen you need it
activities, social life, sleep) all
"It is possible to do all, but the time and that it's okay!!! It's
only if you are honest about okay that some days you'll
when you need help or when procrastinate homework to go
you need to step out a bit. out with your section and other
Maybe you have to become a days maybe you need a
shadow for a week so you can raincheck because you have a
read your class notes on the huge exam."
sidelines. Maybe another Here are a few more tips to get
week you're having trouble you through football season:
Above: Members of the brass sections at a football game
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Sophomore Astrid
Martin throws a
dubs up while
marching in the
Zone
Google calendar (or an
alt ernat ive) is everyt hing!
Whether it?s using your phone?s
calendar or writing in a physical
planner, it really helps to have all
of your events and
responsibilities visible in one
place. That way, you won?t miss
any important deadlines that may
have slipped your mind. It also
lets you find gaps in your
schedule that you can use to
study, relax, or practice your
music!
Find connect ions t hrough HMB
There are over 240 people in this
band. Odds are, at least one of
them will have the same major or
be in the same club as you. Reach
out to them! Everyone has been a
rookie at some point and will be
glad to offer you some advice.
Hopefully these tips will help you
be more prepared to tackle fall
quarter and make the most out of
your time in and outside of band.
Good luck!
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Questions about Kappa
Kappa Psi?
Feel free to ask us!
Bayl or Bl ai r
Pr esident
gammapr es@gmail.com
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Vice Pr esident
gammavicepr es@gmail.com
Thank you for reading! Go Dawgs!