Sample Daily Schedule (Winds/Percussion)

8 AM - 11 AM: Marching Fundamentals/Drill (Outside, Practice Field)
11 PM - 1 PM: Lunch/Bonding/Skit planning (Courtyard)
1 PM - 2 PM: Sectionals (Inside)
2 PM - 3 PM: Full Band Rehearsal (Inside, Auditorium/PAC)
3 PM - 4 PM: Drill/Dismissal (Outside, Practice Field)
*This schedule is subject to change based on weather

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

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

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

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.

Donations

We are asking for donations of bottled water, blow pops, plastic forks and spoons, and balloons. These can be dropped off in the band room at any point during camp.

Premiere Show

On Thursday, August 1, 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.