Band Camp: What to bring

1.  Sunscreen.  We will be outside a lot!  Please use plenty of sunscreen, and reapply it halfway through the morning.  Don't be stubborn and think you won't get sunburned!

2.  Water and Gatorade.  Water re hydrates, Gatorade replenishes electrolytes.  Bring your coolers. You can also have the small drinking coolers or bottles with you around your neck on the field while we are setting drill.  Please do not drink sodas, and absolutely stay away from "Energy drinks"!

3.  Your instrument and music.

4. Your lunch (2nd week only).  We will have lunch from 11:45 to 1, you will need to take care of your own lunch.  A light lunch is best (sandwiches, etc), fruit, candy is fine, and with plenty of fluids.  We will be spending the afternoons inside working on music, so you don't want to eat anything to heavy that will make you unnecessarily sleepy.  

Next time: What to wear.

Updates

I just updated the site to include the Trailer and Truck sponsorship form.  It is on the right side of the side.  Also, there is a list of the Gold sponsors from last year that still have one year left on their sponsorship.  We don't need to ask them again this year.

Announcements 7/7/13

1.  We will be having our final summer rehearsal this Wednesday before Band Camp starts next week.  If you know someone who hasn't been there, please try to contact them and let them know how important it is that we as a band get a head start on the year!

2.  This Saturday we need welders.  We will meet at the home of Greg Graves starting at 8 am (or let us know when you can be there.)  We will be making four props and two new rolling uniform racks.  If you need directions to the Graves household, email me at southgibsonband@gmail.com

Announcements 7/1/13

1.  There is no rehearsal this week.  Enjoy your 4th of July and stay safe!  We will have our next rehearsal on July 10.
2.  If you know of anyone or any business who wants to sponsor the band trailer or the new box truck, pick up the sponsorship forms at the next rehearsal.  They are due back by the first week of school.  I will have the the trailer and truck ready for the first football game.
3.  If there is anyone who can weld or who wants to help paint, we will be having a work day on July 13th starting at 8 am at the home of Greg Graves.  We will be building the 4 props for the field show and 2 additional rolling garment racks for uniforms.  Contact me if you have any questions. 

Announcements 6/18/13

1.       A reminder that Wednesday, June 19 rehearsal is from 1:30 to 4:30 pm for Band, Guard and Percussion.  The Leaders are going to a mini-Leadership Camp that morning.  (Leaders bring a notebook, your $25 if you haven’t paid it, and money for lunch on the way back to school. We will be leaving at 7:30 am for Crockett Co HS, so just get there around 7:15.  If a couple of parents don't mind driving, we might need you to carry a few of the students.  )  I am excited about this rehearsal in that we will be able to hear the first 97 measures with Band, Front Ensemble, and Percussion!  And might even be able to sneak in a few counts with the Guard routine.

2.       PARENTS:  We are putting together the list of volunteers to bring food to the staff members during the full week of Band Camp.  We will be feeding 10 staff members each day at lunch.  If you are interested in bringing a main dish, a side dish, and/or drinks please call or text Karen Blackmon at 487-3630.  Thanks to Karen for organizing this!

3.       Also, a reminder to the Leaders that we will be having a Leadership work day next Monday, June 24 from 9 am to around noon or 1 with lunch being provided.

Announcements 6/10/13

1.  A reminder of the 2nd summer rehearsal in June, this Wednesday, June 12.  Same times as last week (8-11 for Band, 1-4 for percussion and guard)  Be prepared to go outside for at least half the rehearsal.  Have your music and instrument!

2.  A CHANGE TO THE JUNE 19 REHEARSAL TIME.  FULL BAND, PERCUSSION AND GUARD FROM 1:30 - 4:30 PM.  The Leaders have been given an excellent opportunity to attend a leadership conference in Crockett County that morning with leadership teams from across West TN, so we will be pushing all rehearsal times to the same time.  

3.  This from Mr. Inman for any musicians that are in FFA:  I'm not sure if you have any members of the band or chorus that are FFA members and would be interested in this, but National FFA is accepting applications for the National FFA Band and Chorus which will perform at National FFA Convention in Louisville.  There will be over 50,000 individuals in attendance at this event.  

This is an amazing opportunity for an individual to participate in.  Just passing it along in case you had any that might qualify.  The applications are due July 1, and the website is listed below.  

https://www.ffa.org/Events/conventionandexpo/convention/entertainmentandsessions/Pages/bandchorusandtalent.aspx

Announcements 6/3/13

Hope everyone is enjoying a fun and safe summer.  I also hope everyone escaped the storms unscathed this past week.  A couple of dates for this week:

1. Wednesday, June 5.  Wind players rehearse from 8-11 am, Percussion and Guard rehearse  from 1-4 pm.  Please be prepared to spend some time indoors playing the music, and also some time outdoors working on the basics of marching.  Wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for going outside.  Also, remember that for wind players, your goal was to have the first 35 measures memorized, and front ensemble members, your goal was to have the first 10 measures.  (I will have the final 2 front ensemble parts  for Matt and Harrison ready for Wednesday's rehearsal by the way).

2.  Monday, June 3.  Leadership team meets in the Band Room at 9 am.  Be prepared to do work indoors and outdoors.  Wear clothes and shoes appropriate for both.  It is my goal to be done by lunch.  Come in with ideas on how to improve this band and how to help it run more efficiently while still maintaining our goal of a family atmosphere.