Band Camp is Almost Here!

Getting ready for the new season!

Congratulations!

Super job during band camp everybody!
We couldn't have asked for more!

BUT...

There's still work to be done!

Thursday, Aug. 16th (1st day of school)
"Quick" 9th period meeting in band room followed by indoor sectionals

Friday, Aug. 17th
We WILL march outside during 9th period
(Bohemian Review - Up to set #24!)
Please go over your pages and mark your spots!

Monday, Aug. 20th
1st After-school marching band practice!
(Also - be prepared to go outside and march 9th period!


Band Camp "To-Do's"...

1) If you are also in a fall sport you need to get a "MUSIC DEPARTMENT DUAL ACTIVITIES FORM" from the main office, complete it and give it to one of the directors BEFORE or ON the very first day of camp.  We need to know exactly who we will have at practice and when so we are able to plan effectively!

2)  First Day of camp Schedule...

7:30 AM: Student Leaders Meeting
8:00 AM: Drum line, pit and guard practice (ALL members)
8:00 AM: Newbie (new member) meeting in the auditorium.  Please remember to bring-along your 3-ring binders, highlighters and pencils.
12:00 Lunch
1:00 PM:  Full Band Meeting (ALL grades - band room)  Please have your 3-ring binders, markers and pencils ready!
4:00 PM:  Practice ends.

*  All other days begin with everyone in at 8 AM!

3)  What to bring to camp:  Good, supportive sneakers or tennis shoes, sunblock, water, cap, 3-ring binder with plastic sleeves, highlighter, pencil, lunch ( students should not be leaving the school campus without the permission of the directors and a note from home)

LAST MINUTE CHANGE DUE TO COMPUTERS BEING DOWN ON 7/29...
4)  Instruments:  Everyone should have their marching instrument, but if you still need something you may come in to the band room on Sunday, July 29th anytime between the hours of 3 PM and 6 PM to take care of your needs.  DO NOT wait until Monday to to do this!!

5)  Miscellaneous:  Woodwind reeds will not be available this year as we spent over $1200.00 on them last season, wiping-out our repair account.  Musicians will need to provide their own reeds.  We will have some in stock for emergency situations only!

6)  Outstanding payments:  Were all due by June 30th.  If you owe anything please turn it in to the brown envelope on the band office door as soon as you arrive the first day of camp!

7) "Bohemian Journey" show can be see on you tube!  Go to you tube and search: Centerburg Marching Band and click on either "Don't Stop Believin", "Open Arms" or "Bohemian Rhapsody".  Your "spots" will be assigned to you on the first day of camp!

8)  Marching Band Pictures (Individual and for the composite)  will be taken on Wednesday, August 8th beginning at 10 AM.  If you are involved in a fall sport practice, a fair event or journalism you'll need to "duck-out" of that particular activity for a few minutes in order to come down to the music area to get your picture taken "in uniform"!  There will be no make-ups!

9)  Marching Band Uniform Fittings... will take place during the day on both Monday, July 31st and Wednesday, August 1st.  Be sure to get yours!  You'll need it for pictures!

10) "Get-to-know-you" Pool Bash and pizza party at Hiawatha Park in Mt. Vernon:  Is slated for the 2nd day of camp (Tuesday, July 31st).  Students who wish to participate should remember to bring their $5 entrance fee, swim suit and towel to band camp that day as the bus will leave immediately after practice at 4:30 PM!  Talk to you more about it on Monday!

See ya on the 30th!

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Community Music School!!  "NEW"!!!

*  Offering individual and group music lessons - Saturday Music Masterclasses and band and orchestra experiences.  We'll keep you informed.  Registration begins August 15th!  Check it out on-line!



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