Is Band Camp Required?

Yes! We need everyone at band camp to practice, practice, practice. We are a band that competes at the state level, and band camp is where most of our fundamentals and core of our season is taught.

Band Camp / Percussion Camp / Guard Camp Dates

Arrive at Least 30 minutes prior to start time to ensure you are ready to start at the beginning of rehearsal. 

Percussion Camp  July 13th-16th 9am - 4pm
Guard Camp July 13th - 16th  times TBA
Band Camp Week 1 July 20th-23rd 8am - 4pm
Band Camp Week 2 July 27th-30th 8am - 4pm
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Band Camp Daily Schedule (Winds/Percussion)

  • 8am - 11am: Marching Fundamentals/Drill (GYM,Outside, Practice Field)
  • 11am - 1pm: Lunch/Bonding/Skit planning (Courtyard)
  • 1pm -3PM: Sectionals (Inside)
  • 3PM - 4PM: Full Band Rehearsal (Inside, Auditorium)
  • 4 PM: Dismissal
*This schedule is subject to change based on weather
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What to Bring

  • Instrument/equipment (reeds, mouthpiece, valve oil, drumsticks/mallets, etc.)
  • Pencil
  • 1” 3-ring Binder, 50 plastic page protectors to hold music
  • Water bottle/jug filled with water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
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Meals

  • Breakfast: Eat at home every morning
  • Lunches: Students bring their own
  • Dinners: Students bring their own or pre-purchase meal from BPA (paid for at registration)
  • Concession Snacks Available for purchase during band camp.

What to Wear

  • Light-color t-shirt
  • Athletic shorts (pants and jeans are too heavy, and will trap heat)
  • Sneakers and socks are required. (No Crocs, sandals, skate shoes, slides, etc.)
  • Hat/sunglasses
  • Sunscreen (reapply at least twice daily!)
  • Bug spray
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What to Expect

  • Band camp is our first full band activity of the new school year.  At band camp, students will participate in morning and evening outdoor rehearsals where they are learning marching fundamentals (and in the second week, learning our marching band show).
  • All students will be ready for pick-up by 4:05 PM daily
  • All students should be in place and ready for the first activity by 8 AM
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Instrument Rentals

If you require a school instrument and have not received it, please see the directors on the first day of camp.  Bring any materials/equipment (mouthpiece, reeds, etc.) you have for your instrument to the first day of camp.
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Donations

We are asking for donations of bottled water, plastic forks and spoons, and sturdy paper plates. These can be dropped off in the band room at any point during camp.
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Premiere Show

On Thursday, July 30th, we will perform a premiere show beginning at 6 PM.  More information about how to enter, where to go, and seating will be sent out when we get closer to this date.  

Register

If you haven't already, don't forget to register your student for BoosterHub.  This is in addition to enrolling your student for either band or guard class at the high school.  Registering for BoosterHub will give you and your student access to pertinent announcements.  Use this link to register.