2018 Band Camp is around the corner...

The Marching Cardinals have been rehearsing all summer long on Wednesday nights, and now it is time to get the whole band together! We are so excited to kick-off our 2018 August band camps! This post has some information and reminders for both new and returning students.

When & Where

Rehearsal starts every day at 9:00am. You should stop by the band room for any instructions, drop off your lunch/cases/sun screen, and then head out to Dorais Field (football field). We rehearse from 9am-12pm, and then from 1pm-5pm. During the hour lunch break you can stay on campus and eat (if you bring a lunch) or leave and pick something up at home/Jimmy Johns/etc.

What to Bring

This is not an exhaustive list, but is a good start. Remember, we spend most of the time outside. Items in bold are mandatory.

• Instrument
• Water Bottle (the bigger, the better)
• Music/Dot Book ​(you will get this during camp)
  
• Lunch
• Comfortable athletic shoes - no flip flops, sandals, etc.
• Hat or sunglasses
• Sun screen

How the Day Looks

This is an example of what we might do during rehearsal. This is meant to give you an idea, not to represent our actual plan.

9:00am Meet on Dorais, stretch and warm-up
9:30am Basics block, working on fundamentals, marching technique
10:30am Learning drill, cleaning drill we have already learned
12:00pm Break for lunch
1:00pm Meet in sectionals to work on music, memorization
2:00pm Together in large groups, working on music, adding music to the drill
4:00pm Team-building
​5:00pm Dismissal/Treat

What am I forgetting?

Is your travel permission slip/medical information filled out?
Did you pay your band fee?
Did you attend the code meeting or watch the code video?
​Did you complete your Activities Office registration and $20 fee?
​Did you work on memorizing the music over the summer?
Did you sign up for text message reminders for important updates?