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This email is for all things band camp and beyond. Included in this email are dates for the week after band camp. When is band camp? Band camp is NEXT WEEK - August 3 through the 7 from 8am-1pm at the high school. We will NOT be having a lunch break to avoid the logistics of maintaining state guidelines during lunch time, but we will ensure that students are given snack breaks throughout the rehearsal. We will be outside the entire rehearsal, so plan accordingly. As a reminder, we have to go through a check-in process including taking temperatures when students walk through the doors. To not impede on rehearsal time, please plan on dropping your child off AT LEAST ten minutes before rehearsal begins. We START at 8am. What should I bring to band camp? You should ensure you have the following items every day of band camp: - Instrument - Music in a binder using sheet protectors - Clips to hold down your music - Pencil (REQUIRED for dotbooks and music purposes!) - Water/Water Jug (Bring MORE than you think you'll need! Water fountains are NOT available at this point in time) - Tennis shoes - Sunscreen - Hat/Sunglasses/Umbrella Band Camp Theme Days We hold theme days every day of band camp! The drum majors will be choosing a Spirit Winner from each section at the end of the day - go ALL OUT! You should have plenty of time to put together some amazing outfits! Monday - Freshman Show Shirt - wear your show shirt from your freshman year! If you are a freshman, wear a band shirt from middle school! Tuesday - Wacky Day - GO CRAZY! Wednesday - On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink - This one is pretty self-explanatory! Thursday - Color Day - dress head to toe in your section's color! Flutes - Purple Clarinets - Orange Saxophones - Red High Brass - Green Low Brass - Blue Percussion - Tie-Dye Color Guard - Teal Staff - Grey Friday - New Show Shirt/Purple & Gold Day - Wear your new show shirt (you will receive it on Wednesday or Thursday of band camp) and dress up in as much purple and gold as you can! What do we do at band camp? The main goal of band camp is to LEARN OUR SHOW! We have already had a headstart on this from the music standpoint, but one thing we haven't even discussed yet is drill. What is drill? Drill is where you, the performer, march on the field during the show. We learn how to find drill and memorize our drill during band camp. Is band camp necessary for my child to attend? YES! Our drill is custom made for our band - every person has a spot in the drill. If your child isn't there learning their drill spot, that could negatively affect the person next to them and make it harder for them to find their spot! Also, we learn SO MUCH each day. Missing just an hour of band camp means your child is going to have to make up about two hours of work - learning what we learn in band camp takes longer when you're not there! What we do in band requires everyone to be on the same page. We don't have a bench in band-land, so please ensure that you're at rehearsal if at all possible. What if I don't feel well? Do NOT come to band camp! If you aren't feeling well, have your parents/guardian email me. We will catch you up, but your first priority is your health and safety! Order Forms Order forms and payment were due last week. Please turn this in ASAP. The form can be found HERE. Yard Sign Fundraiser Want a yard sign to support your musician? Fill out THIS FORM and send in payment to me by Wednesday, --- Rehearsal Schedule Week of August 3 August 3 through August 7 - Band Camp (8am-1pm) Week of August 10 Monday, August 10 - Rehearsal (4pm-8pm) Wednesday, August 12 - Rehearsal (5pm-7pm) - Marching Eagles Preview (7:30pm - we will have to maintain state guidelines so specifics on this event will be shared at a later time. It is my hope that we will be able to screen this live!) Week of August 17 Monday, August 17 - Rehearsal (5pm-8pm) Friday, August 21 - Purple & Gold Scrimmage (5pm call) If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! Musically yours -- Michaela Davis
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