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Band Camp 2008
The following schedule is the Tentative 2008 Band Camp Schedule
Band camp starts Monday, August 4, 2008.
General Information
Wednesday, July 30, 9am-noon & 1-5pm - Leadership Training for Section Leaders and Drum Majors
Thursday, July 31 & August 1, 9am-noon & 1-5pm - Freshman Orientation
Sunday, August 3, 2-5pm - Full Music Rehearsal
Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8, 9am-noon & 1:30-4:30pm & 6-8:30pm - Band Camp
Saturday, August 9, 9am-1pm - Car Wash (fundraiser)
Monday, August 11, 6-8pm - Band Picnic
Tuesday, August 12, 4:30-8:30pm - Pictures and Rehearsal
Wednesday, August 13, 6-8pm - Drum Majors
Thursday, August 14, 6-8:30pm - Rehearsal
Thursday, August 14, 11pm to Friday, August 15, 6am - Lock-in
Monday, August 18, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, August 19, 6-8:30pm - Marching Rehearsal
Wednesday, August 20, 6-8pm - Drum Majors
Thursday, August 21, 6-8:30pm - Rehearsal
Friday, August 22, 8-9am - Teacher’s Institute Day
Monday, August 25, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Monday, August 25, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, August 26, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, August 26, 5-6pm - Percussion
Thursday, August 28, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Friday, August 29, 6pm calltime - FB game vs. Dunlap
Monday, September 1, 9:15am calltime - Galesburg Labor Day Parade
Tuesday, September 2, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 2, 5-6pm - Percussion
Wednesday, September 3, 3-5pm - Drum Major
Wednesday, September 3, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Thursday, September 4, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Monday, September 8, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Monday, September 8, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, September 9, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 9, 5-6pm - Percussion
Thursday, September 11, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Friday, September 12, 6pm calltime - FB game vs. Peoria Manual
Saturday, September 13, time TBA - Morton Pumpkin Marching Invitational
Monday, September 15, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Monday, September 15, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, September 16, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 16, 5-6pm - Percussion
Thursday, September 18, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Friday, September 19, 6pm calltime - FB game vs. Alleman
Saturday, September 20, time TBA - Pekin Dragon Marching Invitational
Monday, September 22, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Monday, September 22, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, September 23, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 23, 5-6pm - Percussion
Thursday, September 25, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Friday, September 26, 3-4pm - Marching Rehearsal
Saturday, September 27, time TBA - Geneseo Maple Leaf Marching Invitational
Monday, September 29, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Monday, September 29, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, September 30, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 30, 5-6pm - Percussion
Thursday, October 2, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Friday, October 3, 3:15pm calltime - GHS Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 3, 6pm calltime - FB Homecoming game vs. Quincy
Monday, October 6, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Monday, October 6, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, October 7, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 7, 5-6pm - Percussion
Thursday, October 9, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 14, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 14, 5-6pm - Percussion
Wednesday, October 15, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Wednesday, October 15, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Thursday, October 16, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Friday, October 17, 6pm calltime - FB game vs. United Township
Monday, October 20, 3-5pm - Drum Majors
Monday, October 20, 5:30-8:30pm - Color Guard
Tuesday, October 21, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 21, 5-6pm - Percussion
Thursday, October 23, 3-5pm - Marching Rehearsal
Friday, October 24, 6pm calltime - FB game vs. Pekin
Saturday, October 25, time TBA - UofI Marching Invitational
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). We will no longer accept notes for absences. If your student must miss a rehearsal for any reason, you must either call or have a doctor’s note.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
- Instrument in good playing condition (all keys, valves, slides, etc. working)
- Accessories for your instrument (reeds, valve oil, sticks, mallets, etc.)
- Three ring binders for music charts and storage (plastic page protectors are strongly encouraged. Drill Charts and Music will be turned in for a grade at the end of the marching season. Those who do not turn in all charts and all music are not eligible to earn an A for the term.
- Pencil for marching and music rehearsals
- Comfortable clothing
- Gym shoes. NO SANDALS!!!
- Drinking water!!
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS
School-owned instruments will be checked out on Thursday, July 31, 2008 for Freshman and Sunday, August 2, 2008 for upper class students. If you want to check out an instrument sooner, you may contact me at 371-9643. 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.
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 this time.
MARCHING BAND COSTS
There are four things that the students will need to buy during band camp. The cost of these items varies depending on how many are ordered. The costs below are approximate. Students should not pay until the orders come in and the overall cost is given. The overall cost for band students is $75 and approximately $100 for Color Guard. 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 on Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8 during Band Camp. Uniforms will be distributed to the students during this 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 OF 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 document UNIFORMS.
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 2008-2009 Marching Streaks T-Shirt will be ordered during band camp. These shirts will be the required uniform for a few fall performances, as well as 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 Bands.
CHARTER BUS FEE
Fee will be $5 for all band students and Color Guard members. We will be taking Charter Buses to all competitions!
COLOR GUARD
Color Guard pants - $17.00. Color guard gloves - TBA (approximately $10).
PHOTO SESSION
The marching band photo session will be Tuesday, August 12 from 5-6pm.
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. Also, you will notice on the schedule calendar here that we will have an one-hour rehearsal after school on Friday, September 26. Please let Mr. B. 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, I will sit down with your coaches and your coach and I will figure out the best schedule for you, as done in the past. Work is not an excuse for missing rehearsal!
Additionally, color guard members will rehearse each Monday from 5:30-8:30pm during the marching season. Drum majors will rehearse each Monday from 3:00-5:00pm. There are two rare exceptions when there is no school on a Monday; on these days sessions will then move to Wednesday.
Percussion (drumline and PIT) will rehearse from 5-6pm on Tuesdays.
Questions? Please contact:
Rhonda Brady, GHS Band Parents President 2008-2009 at rbrady@knoxkcap.org or phone 343-0501
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