Band Camp 2011
Band camp will be held at GHS General Information Thursday, August 11th -
BAND PICNIC & OLYMPICS - 5:00 pm at GHS Monday,
August 15th at GHS - TEACHER’S INSTITUTE PERFORMANCE, 7:45-9:15 am ATTENDANCE AT ALL BAND CAMP SESSIONS IS MANDATORY Whenever someone misses
camp we lose time trying to catch that person up when they return to
camp/school. Although I cannot make band camp part of the student's grade,
missing all or a portion of band camp may mean becoming an alternate (sharing
a spot with someone on the field). If your child needs to miss a portion of
camp please send a completed or absence form with them. We need two weeks notice. Any attendance questions should be
directed to Ms. Shadensack at email bshadensack@galesburg205.org WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS School-owned instruments
will be checked out on Monday, August 2nd for Freshman and Wednesday, August
4th, for upper class students. If you want to check out an instrument sooner,
you may contact Mr. Bredemeier at 373-4146 or
371-9763. Each student must fill out a rental contract for each instrument
that he/she uses. All students who are currently renting over the summer will
need to fill out a new contract. There is a $25 per semester ($50 per year)
rental fee for all school-owned instruments. This rental fee is also charged
to all percussionists. This fee will be included with your book fees at
registration. Brass players need to make
sure that they do not carry the instrument by the mouthpiece or the lead
pipe. If your mouthpiece becomes stuck, please notify a director immediately
so it can be removed. Woodwind players need to
make sure they are careful when assembling and dissembling the instrument
that the rod and keys do not get bent. Percussionists need to
return all instruments to their proper location after rehearsal. Students who rent an
instrument from the “rent free program” will need to contact Dean Petrie at
343-2649 or email dpetrie@galesburg205.org SCHOOL REGISTRATION The possibility of school
registration for band students during camp is very likely. We are unsure when
this will happen. Further information will be given at that time. MARCHING BAND COSTS Uniform - $25.00 The items and their
approximate costs are as follows: UNIFORMS They are white and they are
expensive. Students will be measured and fitted for their band uniforms
during Band Camp. Uniforms will be distributed to the students during the
same time. A $25.00 uniform rental and maintenance fee will be collected when
you receive your uniform. Checks can be made out to GHS Band Boosters. STUDENTS WILL PAY FOR
ANY DAMAGES OR ANY PART OF THE UNIFORM THAT IS LOST OR STOLEN. UNIFORMS ARE
$350 EACH. PLEASE KEEP THEM CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF THEM. For instructions
regarding "Students - Wearing Your Uniform" AND "Care of your
Marching Uniform", please refer to the UNIFORMS page. Students will be
expected to wash their uniforms when they get dirty. It is imperative that we
not only sound great, but look great too, and keep our uniforms in good
condition. Failure to take care of the uniform can result in damage to the
uniform and a loss of uniform privileges. Students can only take their
uniforms once they have paid their uniform fee. MARCHING BAND SHOES Marching band shoes will be
ordered during camp. The cost of shoes is approximately $30.00. Shoes will be
available to try on to ensure that the correct size is ordered. Money for
shoes will be collected after the shoes arrive at which time checks can be
made out to GHS Bands. WHITE GLOVES Everyone, except color
guard and percussionists are required to purchase white gloves. They will be
available for approximately $5.00 during camp. Checks can be made out to GHS
Bands. MARCHING BAND T-SHIRT The official 2011-2012
Marching Streaks T-Shirt will be ordered during band camp. Students must wear
the band t-shirt at competitions whenever they are not in uniform. The
band t-shirt is also the required uniform for pep band later in the school
year. Everyone will need to order a t-shirt. The cost of the T-shirt will be
approximately $10.00. Checks may be made out to GHS Band Parents. PHOTO SESSION The marching band photo
session has been scheduled for August 9th at 8:00 a.m. Call for
freshmen and seniors is 7:15. Sophomores and
Juniors call is 7:30. MARCHING SEASON REHEARSAL SCHEDULE During the marching season,
we will have mandatory rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5:pm. They are required for a grade. Please let Ms. Shadensack know about any conflicts you have with these
times as soon as possible. We will work out conflicts with other school
activities and athletics. For athletics, Ms. Shadensack
will sit down with your coaches and figure out the best schedule for you, as
done in the past. Work is not an excuse for missing rehearsal! Additionally, color guard,
percussion, and drum major members will rehearse each Tuesday from 5-6:30pm
during the marching season. size=2 width="100%" align=center> Questions?
Please contact:
Kim Sevigny, GHS Band Parents President 2011-2012 Copyright © 2004 - 2011 GHS Band Parents -- Revised: July
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