2010 Band Camp Information

Before Camp

·        Get plenty of rest.  Start adjusting your sleep schedule now.  We need you rested and alert at 8am each morning.

·        Drink plenty of water.  Start hydrating now.  Start cutting back on soft drinks.  Being properly hydrated will make being outside in the heat much easier and will greatly reduce the risk of getting sick.

·        Get outside!  Don’t let the first day of camp be the first time you are outside all summer.  Start getting used to the heat now.

·        Check and make sure you have all equipment for camp.  Plan ahead.
 

Band Camp

Attendance at Band Camp is very, very important.  You will have over 45 hours of instruction during these ten days.  Missing 1 day of camp is like missing 4 days of regular school classes.  Attendance is mandatory!  Please hydrate, exercise, and rest to reduce the risk of getting sick and missing time learning your show.

Band Camp Schedule

2010 Band Camp – July 19 - 23 &

                            July 26 - 30

All camp days except Wednesdays.

Schedule for Wednesdays

* Lunch will be served @ school, so students will not be excused to leave campus

Click here for band camp lunch info.

July 30th – The final day of camp, there will be a parent meeting @ 6pm in the CHS Cafeteria**, followed by our annual Parent / Friend Performance @7pm on the practice field**.

** Locations are tentative.

What to bring for Camp:

·        Band Fees (wind and percussion)- 2010-2011 CHS Band Financial Obligations will be outlined in greater detail in the Band Handbook (to be passed out around the first week of school). 

$150 - by the end of the first week of camp

If you are not up to date on that, please get as close as possible.  This money goes to pay for band camp staff, the show, and other needs to get our season rolling.

·        Forms – Along with band fees, students must also turn in medical forms.  These are located on the downloads page of the website or at the band room.

·        Attire for Camp- Light colored shirt, shorts, socks and lace-up tennis shoes- no bare feet or sandals- this will be strictly enforced for your safety.

·        Sunscreen- Sunburn is not an excuse to miss rehearsal. Bring sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to avoid these types of injuries.

·        Water (“Gush-and-Go”) - Bring your own water container.  Personal 1 gallon water coolers work the best.  You will need as much water as possible.  Students may not under any circumstances share water containers!  Anything considered trash after you finish drinking out of it is not an acceptable water container (i.e. 20 ounce bottled water).

·        Equipment- everyone is responsible for his/her mouthpiece, reed, valve oil, etc. This includes school owned instruments.

·        Flip Folders and Lyres- All wind players are expected to have a flip folder and a lyre.  Tuba players do not need a lyre. Any local music store will help you with purchasing these items.