This letter includes our schedule for band camp, rehearsals, and important information. This page includes mandatory essentials to make life easier during hot days. If you have any questions, email Mr. Dailey(pdailey@arabcityschools.org), Mrs. James(sjames@arabcityschools.org), or Mr. Finley(kfinley@arabcityschools.org).


Mandatory Parent Meeting

We usually have our mandatory marching band meeting in July, but we’d like to change it to May, so parents and students have plenty of time to prepare for band camp. Our regularly scheduled May Booster meeting will be right before our mandatory meeting. We will move directly into our Parent meeting and discuss fees, dates/times, and all that is expected of students during band camp and marching season. PARENTS!!! Make plans to be at this meeting! The meeting is on Tuesday, May 12th, at 7 pm. 


Rookie Camp

All rising 8th and 8th graders, or any musician/auxiliary member who hasn’t marched before, MUST attend our Rookie Camp. Dates and times for Rookie Camp is: 

May 11, 12, & 14, from 3-5 pm at the HS Bandroom.


Sectionals

July 1st & 8th 



Band Camp Schedule

July 13th-17h, 1 pm-9 pm (Dinner break: 5-6 pm)

July 20th-24th, 1 pm-9 pm (Dinner break: 5-6 pm)

July 28th & July 30th, 6-8 pm in the Band Room


Rehearsals will be separated into music and visual blocks from 1-5 pm. The full band will meet in the pit after dinner from 6-9 pm.


Band Camp MANDATORY Essentials!!!


Students will also need a flip-folder, flip-folder sheets for their music, reeds, and/or valve oil. Gadsden Music will sell those and will be available during sectionals.


Dinner - The band WILL provide food during the dinner break. 


Band Fees (WHOLE YEAR)

 Fee Amount Payment By:

 Marching Band Shoes (If applicable) $40.00 Upon Delivery


 Member Fee $275.00 08/20/2025


 Auxiliary Fee $137.50 08/20/2025


The band fee covers the following:

Uniform Rental Fee (Marching AND Formal)

Cleaning Fee (Two marching uniform cleanings)

New Uniform Fund 

Spirit Pack

Gloves

Band Camp Instructors

Drill

Music

Show Equipment

Auxiliary Equipment (Flags/Poles/etc.)

Instrument Purchases

Instrument Maintenance


***Fee does not include marching shoes*** Marching shoes are bought through Gadsden Music and are approximately $40.


Fees are due by the first football game. Students may bring fees and deposit them in the Dropbox during band camp. Please contact Mr. Dailey or Booster Treasurers(bandfinance@arabcityschools.org) to discuss payment options if needed. 


Activities Permission Form

This year, we will collect this form electronically instead of meeting in the band room and completing it in person. Parents, please use your student’s school email address to complete this form so you may upload a picture of your insurance card. This will be sent out via Remind and Google Classroom.


Remind Codes

To receive band information, please join your respective class in the Band app according to the correct graduation date.