Band Camp Information.
Updated 6/04/09
2009 Tentative Band Camp Schedule:
August
2 Full band 1pm-5pm
3-7 Full Band 8am-5pm
10-14 Full Band 8am-9pm
17-21 Full Camp 8am-5pm
All of band camp is mandatory, so please plan vacations AROUND band camp. If you
cannot make band camp, please do not enroll for the class.
Band camp can be an enjoyable, positive experience IF
everyone listens to instructions the first time, saves
socializing for breaks, works hard, accepts constructive
criticism, dresses appropriately, knows their routines/music,
and possesses a good attitude.
Speaking of dressing appropriately, NO ONE is to wear pajama
pants or boxers as their top layer of clothes. The ladies
are the worst about this. Also, do not roll pants or
shorts down at the top, or wear revealing clothing.
Gentlemen are to wear shirts at all times. Do NOT wear
baggy/dragging pants. Either hem them, cut them off, or wear something else.
One of the main reasons for band camp is to get the band in
shape! The physical demand is the most difficult aspect,
not the heat. The heat just shows how out of shape you
really are. If you did not play sports because you could not
handle the physical stress, competitive marching band is NOT for you.
Being crabby, hateful, and showing a poor attitude because
you are hot and out of shape is unacceptable behavior.
Below are a few things you can do before band camp to
make your experience more enjoyable.
1. You must be un-air conditioned. Be active outside during
the hottest parts of the day. If you get hot, sit in the shade, not in the AC.
2. Start jogging or taking brisk walks for at least 30 minutes
at a time. If you get hot, sit in the shade, not the AC.
3. Practice until you are physically spent. The next day, try
to go longer. The next day go longer, etc.
Band Camp Forms
Please click on the links below for these forms that must be returned to the boosters prior to your student attending away band camp.
Contact Information Form
Emergency Medical Treatment Form
Band Camp Checklist
What to have:
__ All band fees and camp fees.
__ Light colored clothes. The dress code will be enforced!
__ Shorts
__ Tennis shoes. Absolutely no sandals, Crocs, boots, etc.
__ Socks
__ Hat (light colored and mesh backed hats are best)
__ Sunglasses
__ Sunscreen
__ Bug repellent
__ Three ring binder with 60 clear sheets, three hole
pencil pouch, pencils, pen, highlighter
__ Water jug with LARGE mouth opening (easier for ice).
Great for breaks.
Write name on all water bottles/jugs.
__ Small water bottle with shoulder strap to carry on the
field (insulated is best)
__ Hand towel
__ Instrument in GOOD WORKING CONDITION, reeds, oils, etc.
__ Music. Place in binder.
__ Is your music memorized? Mr. L. has HIGH standards
during playing tests!
__ Chap-stick
__ Ace bandages
__ Gold Bond...ask a drummer. :)
__ Items in the checklist above
__ Snacks
__ Only all white T-shirts (no labels, color, writing) are
to be worn on the field
__ Ace bandages....especially for guard
__ Wrist watch.
__ Small Cooler