Summer Band & Band Camp

What is Summer Band?

Summer band is an option for students interested in marching in Hill City's 4th of July parade. Usually there are primarily middle school students because many high schoolers participate in Upward Bound, which conflicts. Typically, rehearsals will be several times a week in June and students will learn marching basics and work on memorizing the music they'll play at the parade.

Summer band can only happen if enough people sign up. If there are less than 10 signed up we may still perform and all would play percussion instruments, or it may be completely canceled.

Summer Band Future hopes: take trip to Valley Fair and march their parade route/spend day there. Or other similar trip.

What is Band Camp?

In August 2019 we began "Band Camp Week." This week was created for several reasons:

For the 2020-2021 school year there is NO band camp week.

  • Help give beginning band students more one on one attention, both from peers and teacher.

  • Allow a more relaxed atmosphere for band members to bond as a team.

  • Begin preparation for pep band performances for fall sports.

  • Allow band director to see who is planning to be in band to plan music for the following semester/year.

  • Welcome back teachers on their first day back.

Please purchase a t-shirt to keep...

They are $10 each - payment by cash or check to Hill City Music are accepted.

They are adult basic t-shirts - black with the logo -->

We're looking for a new design! If you have any ideas or can help create one please let us know!

Link to Google Drive for Music for 2018 4th of July Parade

Helpful Videos for Marching Band Basics

There are many helpful videos to help you practicing marching and learn more about marching band in general.

Here is a playlist Ms. Pierce made to support your learning this summer!