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Post date: Jul 14, 2013 3:09:23 AM
We have had a great first week of band camp! The hornline has learned the first 7 pages of drill for the show and they spent a good deal of time learning marching fundamentals and technique. The guard has learned the first 35 pages of drill and has almost completed the equipment for the opener! The percussion section has played through the entire show! Everyone has something he/she can practice, review or work on over the weekend-playing, marching or spinning!
Thanks to any parent who has helped with staff meals this week. It has been greatly appreciated!
Next week is our FULL WEEK OF CAMP! The schedule will be as follows: 8:00-Meet in the band room to check roll and go over announcements-BE ON TIME (NOT OPTIONAL); 8:15-Hornline, Guard, Battery-stretch/run (outside); Front Ensemble is inside for music rehearsal; 8:30-Hornline, Guard, Battery-Marching Fundamentals (outside); 9:00-Hornline, Guard, Battery-learn drill (outside); 11:30-Lunch Break(either bring a lunch to eat in the gym or bring money to leave campus for lunch); 1:00-Sectionals/Full Band Music Rehearsal (inside);4:30-Dinner Break (same as lunch); 6:00-Ensemble time outside (marching and playing)-Everyone including front ensemble is outside for this rehearsal; 8:30-9:00-Dismissal!!!
You, your family and friends are more than welcome to come to the practice field each night to hear the beginnings of the show as we start putting it together for the first time. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a nice evening with the band family. You will probably be amazed at how the show develops and improves between now and November!
Next week will definitely be a full week! Students need a lot of rest each night, breakfast each morning, SUNSCREEN, water/snacks for the field, money/food for both lunch/dinner breaks, cool clothing (yet appropriate), tennis shoes, pencil, drill book (optional but HIGHLY recommended), music, instrument. These are ESSENTIAL materials for each day of camp!
All students should have paid their $125 band fee NOW unless payment arrangements have been made. Please make every attempt to pay some or all of the $125 ASAP so we can pay the camp staff and our bills in a timely manner. Students should receive a receipt for their payment within 1-2 days of payment. Be sure to ask them for the receipt to keep for your records as sometimes we do make a mistake with so many kids paying at the same time.
Students will be ordering shoes, polos and their FREE theme shirt on Monday during their afternoon sectional rehearsal Monday.
All students need a band polo to be worn during the early (HOT!) part of marching season. These are $15 each and should be paid for by the time they arrive. Students MUST pay for his/her polo BEFORE being able to receive it.
Lynn Whitworth has a polo for sale. Check with her for more information.
All band students are expected to wear the same style/brand of marching shoes. These are the black MTX brand marching shoe. If yoru student does not have this shoe or a pair that fits, they will need to order these Monday when the drum majors come around during sectionals. There are old shoes from years past in the uniform room for them to try on if there is a quesiton about size. Shoes last year were $31 per pair but a price for this year is not known at this time. Once again, payment MUST be made BEFORE students will receive their shoes.
All band students will receive 1 (one) THEME SHIRT FOR FREE AS A PART OF HIS/HER UNIFORM. the drum majors will get their sizes for this shirt Monday. You will receive a separate order form to purchase extra shirts for your student/yourself/family/friends. DO NOT INCLUDE THE FREE SHIRT ON THIS ORDER FORM OR YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY FOR THE SHIRT. Your student should have this order form when they come home Monday night. Money and orders for additional shirts, etc.. will be due during one of the post band camp rehearsals. Check the form for exact dates. It is highly recommended you at least order one additional theme shirt for your student to wear for Saturday contests after a Friday football game. This keep you from staying up late to wash after games!
Please remember trailer sponsors, guard fees and percussion fees/shirt sponsors! Take care of these items in a timely manner. These are all in ADDITION to your regular band fees.
Another friendly reminder that the first $150 installment for the Walt Disney trip is due to Thomas Tours no later than August 15!!! Contact Thomas Tours @ 1-800-292-0495 or www.thomastoursinc.com for more information. All payments should be mailed DIRECTLY TO THOMAS TOURS and NOT brought to school! The deadline is for ANYONE (student, parent, family member, friend, etc.) going on the trip.
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