BAND CAMP
Everything You Need to Know
SUNSCREENAND WATER…SUNSCREEN AND WATER…SUNSCREEN AND WATER!!
Band Camp: Needs
Band camp is almost here! We will be outside for the majority of the time, which can get pretty hot in August if you are not adequately prepared - especially those 12-9 days. Make sure to drink plenty of water now, so that you can stay hydrated over the next two weeks. Drinking plenty of water and eating well in the 12-16 hours leading up to band camp will go a long way towards making sure that you have a great experience.
To ensure a successful week, please make sure to bring the following things with you to camp:
A large water bottle (half-gallon or bigger) with your name on it
Lots of sunscreen - band camp will be MISERABLE if you get a bad sunburn!
Athletic shoes
Hat and sunglasses
Food for dinner on August 7-13. The dinner break is from 4:00-5:00 each day. You will be able to leave campus if you choose, but many find it is easier to bring dinner with them so that you aren’t rushed getting back for the evening rehearsal block.
All regular rehearsal equipment (instrument, binder, charged phone with the UDB app - more on that below)
Once we start learning drill, all wind and battery students will need a white shirt
Band Camp: UDB App and Your Phones
When we learn drill, we use an app called UDB (Ultimate Drill Book). Please make sure to bring your fully-charged phone with you to camp each day along with a charger if your device has battery issues. If you don’t have a phone or other app-enabled device, please let us know and we will have one for you. And if you’d like to get a jump on things, feel free to download the UDBapp app (Black icon with a white UDB). We’ll cover the rest of it on Monday. NOTE: This is a new version of the app so everyone will need to download it.
Band Camp: Dress Up Days
Each year, the drum majors organize dress up days during camp. It’s a great way to have some fun while we get to see everyone’s creative and quirky side! When band camp starts on the 7th, students should wear their regular band camp clothes to rehearsal, and plan to change into their dress-up day outfits at the evening break (approx. 7:00 each evening). Each of these five nights will end with a parade of costumes where awards will be given. Please make sure that your outfit doesn’t interfere with your ability to rehearse!
Friday, August 7: Beach Day
Monday, August 10: Disney Day
Tuesday, August 11: Dress Like Your Favorite Holi-Day
Wednesday, August 12: BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms
Thursday, August 13: Section Day
Uniform Fittings Next Monday
We also need some help getting our students fitted in their uniforms. We need people on Wednesday, August 12 between 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. If you are able and willing to help us out, please click the link below and sign up for a shift. We’ll teach you everything you need to know when you arrive. Thanks in advance for your help!
Student Uniform Fittings - Parent Helper Sign-up
Band Camp: Volunteers Needed
We need parent volunteers throughout the week to make sure everyone stays hydrated, help with minor first aid, pass out snacks, remind students to put on sunscreen, and generally be available if the directors need help with anything. This is a great opportunity to see the behind the scenes work going on for the marching show and to get to know other band parents. Please sign-up for a shift by clicking on the link below.