Monday, July 23, 2012
Food and Friday night
I still need lunch for the staff on Thursday and Friday. Deanna Minton has offered to do it on Friday, but she will need some help. If you are willing to help her out, please let her or myself know.
Also, on Friday night the Band will give a performance for Friends and Family. We will show off the music and drill that we have learned during the summer rehearsals and band camp. This will start at 6 pm and be over around 6:15. Everyone is invited. Weather permitting, it will be on the Band practice field; if there is rain or high heat, we will have it in the high school cafeteria.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Band Camp!!!
It is finally here. I know everyone has been looking forward to this moment all summer... Band Camp!!!
Band Camp is the time that we get a head start on the year. We learn marching fundamentals, start learning the drill and movement for the field show, start memorizing the music, start making friends, and start working toward goals together. We spend time learning the show in the blazing heat now so that we can perform in the freezing cold later on. We work to get rid of that "bathing suit" tan line with the more fashionable "T-shirt and shorts" tan line.
Such is Band Camp.
Here are a few tips for the freshman and some reminders for those who have done this before:
1. Get lots of sleep at night.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast in the mornings.
3. Wear light colored clothing. T-shirts,shorts, something on your head, and tennis shoes. No flip flops (these are not fit for marching), no short shorts, and ladies please be conservative in your dress.
4. Bring lots of cold water/gatorade. It is a good idea to have personal coolers and bottles with you outside to keep hydrated. (Put your name on everything)
5. Make sure you bring something for lunch the full week of band camp.
6. Cell phones, purses, and other valuables need to stay in the band room in a locked practice room. No cell phones on the practice field.
7. Use sunscreen!
8. Be on time. We start every day at 8:00 am, which means you need to get here a little early to get all your stuff in the right place before we start.
9. Bring a pencil every day to use during music sectionals.
10. Last but not least, bring your music and instruments. Yeah, you might need that!
I am looking forward to this year with an exciting field show, a great leadership team, and another great group of freshmen! See you Wednesday at 8 am in the Band room.
Band Camp is the time that we get a head start on the year. We learn marching fundamentals, start learning the drill and movement for the field show, start memorizing the music, start making friends, and start working toward goals together. We spend time learning the show in the blazing heat now so that we can perform in the freezing cold later on. We work to get rid of that "bathing suit" tan line with the more fashionable "T-shirt and shorts" tan line.
Such is Band Camp.
Here are a few tips for the freshman and some reminders for those who have done this before:
1. Get lots of sleep at night.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast in the mornings.
3. Wear light colored clothing. T-shirts,shorts, something on your head, and tennis shoes. No flip flops (these are not fit for marching), no short shorts, and ladies please be conservative in your dress.
4. Bring lots of cold water/gatorade. It is a good idea to have personal coolers and bottles with you outside to keep hydrated. (Put your name on everything)
5. Make sure you bring something for lunch the full week of band camp.
6. Cell phones, purses, and other valuables need to stay in the band room in a locked practice room. No cell phones on the practice field.
7. Use sunscreen!
8. Be on time. We start every day at 8:00 am, which means you need to get here a little early to get all your stuff in the right place before we start.
9. Bring a pencil every day to use during music sectionals.
10. Last but not least, bring your music and instruments. Yeah, you might need that!
I am looking forward to this year with an exciting field show, a great leadership team, and another great group of freshmen! See you Wednesday at 8 am in the Band room.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Final Summer Rehearsal
Whew! We are getting a break from the extreme heat just in time. Hopefully this will last through band camp. I hope everyone had a good 4th of July holiday and stayed safe in the heat.
Remember that this Wednesday, July 11, is our final summer rehearsal. Band is from 8-11 am, Percussion and Guard from 1-4 pm. This will be the last chance to get a head start on the music before band camp starts next Wednesday. I think we have achieved a lot in these compact rehearsals - just imagine what we can do if we keep this focus going in to band camp.
Remember that this Wednesday, July 11, is our final summer rehearsal. Band is from 8-11 am, Percussion and Guard from 1-4 pm. This will be the last chance to get a head start on the music before band camp starts next Wednesday. I think we have achieved a lot in these compact rehearsals - just imagine what we can do if we keep this focus going in to band camp.
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