Preparing for Camp

• Go Outside — It takes 7-10 days to get acclimated to the heat. We spend one block a day outside for Pre-Camp and two blocks a day at Band Camp. Go outside and get some activity in. 

• Hydrate — start building the habit of drinking plenty of water (if you don’t already). For the sake of your body, no energy drinks or other sugary drinks. Only water and booster provided drinks are permitted at camp. 

• Eat — everyone eat something for breakfast. Lunch and dinner will be provided at Band Camp only. Bring a lunch for Pre-Camp. For the safety of the students, no one is allowed to leave campus for meals. 

• Play — if you taken some time off from your instrument this summer, start getting your playing chops back. Long tones, scales, and music are great places to start. Even a little bit of playing helps. 

• Prepare — The more physically and musically prepared you are, the more successful you and the entire group will be. Remember that great individuals and great organizations START STRONG and START FAST. 

In Consideration of our Caretaking Team

The caretakers have been working hard to prepare for our camp. To make their jobs easy each day we're here and to ensure an efficient turnaround for athletics and school the following weeks, please adhere to the following:

• Please only use areas needed for camp. Our areas are the Band Room, Choir Room, Fine Arts Wing, Gym, Auditorium, Cafeteria, grand halls, and side halls. No one should be in classrooms that are not Fine Arts; no one should be down the halls of the Y.

• If eating inside, please only eat in the cafeteria. Dispose of all waste properly.

• Please only use the restrooms by the auditorium, Fine Arts Wing, and Stadium. All other restrooms are cleaned and prepped for school.

• Please use the shoe brushes when coming in from the stadium. They do help limit turf from being tracked. 

•  At the end of the day, please leave the building as soon as possible so we can all go home and get ready for the next day.

• Students should park or get dropped off in the staff lot and enter Door 13. For your safety during construction, please avoid the front lot and drop off loop. The back lot is only for staff and directors. 

Remember that we share this building with others. Leave spaces better than you found them and represent the band well!

🎺 2025 Marching Red Hawks Band Camp Preview Show 🎺

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Red Hawk Stadium

Join us for an exciting evening as the Marching Red Hawks present their 2025 Band Camp Preview Show! This special performance will feature:
🔥 Highlights from Band Camp
🎶 Audience Participation Segment
🌎 A first look at this year's thrilling field production: The Reclamation Project

Spectator Info:
🚗 Parking: Please park in the staff/west parking lot.
🚪 Entrance: Walk the service drive directly to the stadium.
❌ Please do not use the front parking lot — there will be no access to the stadium from the front.

Come support the incredible hard work of these talented students and help us kick off the 2025 season with energy and pride! 🎉

📣 Attention Marching Red Hawks! 🥁🎺

Make sure you are enrolled in the Marching Band course as part of your class schedule! Marching Band is a curricular class that meets daily during the school day, in addition to our evening rehearsals.

✅ Check your schedule to confirm you're enrolled in the band class.
📧 Contact your counselor ASAP if you need to make the switch.

Being in the class is essential for full participation—don’t miss out on valuable rehearsal time, credits, and the full marching band experience!

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION PEP BAND — CSHS — 8/13/25 (Leadership and Pep Band)

• 5:15pm — Arrive at Band Room; wear Cedar Gear

• 5:30pm — PERFORM

• 6:00pm — Dismiss

Freshmen can perform with the band if they choose. Following the performance, pack your gear away in the band room and join your classmates in the auditorium. 

🎵 Join the Cedar Springs High School Band App! 🎵

Stay connected, stay informed, and never miss a beat!

All students and families involved in the Cedar Springs High School Band are encouraged to join our official communication app on BAND. This is where we share:
✅ Rehearsal schedules
✅ Performance details
✅ Volunteer sign-ups
✅ Important announcements
✅ Photos, videos, and more!

📱 Click here to join: https://band.us/n/a1a5A6E5zdVaf

Whether you're a student, parent, or booster — if you're part of the band, this app is for YOU!
Let’s make this season our best one yet — together! ❤️🥁🎺

Band Fees and Paperwork

If you have not turned in paperwork or paid your account in full, please do so ASAP. Paperwork and all fees were due May 31, 2025. Please contact a director if you need assistance. 

Mailing Address:

• Cedar Springs Music Boosters 

• PO Box 811, 

• Cedar Springs, MI 49319 

Please only mail to PO Box at this time as directors are not at school to check mail regularly. 

Uniform Fittings

Uniform Fitting Day will be Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the HS Band Room. See times below:

• 12-2pm — Upperclassmen

• 2-5pm — Freshmen and New Members

Anyone volunteering to help with fittings, please arrive at 8:00am to help set the room up. 

Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Join Us!

Did you know? If you have a student in band, you're already a Music Booster!

The Cedar Springs Music Boosters play a vital role in supporting our band students through volunteering, fundraising, and behind-the-scenes efforts at every performance and event. Whether it’s helping with uniforms, pit crew, concessions, or chaperoning, your involvement makes a big difference!

We welcome all parents and guardians to attend meetings, volunteer, and get involved however you can. Your support helps make the band experience unforgettable for our students.

🌼 Lendrick's Mum Fundraiser is Here! 🌼

Support our band students by purchasing beautiful fall mums! This fundraiser is a great way to add color to your porch while helping raise funds for student support.

🗓 Order Deadline: August 26
💳 Payment: Check or PayPal only — no cash accepted

Don’t wait—these gorgeous mums go fast every year! Thank you for your support! 🌺

Questions? Reach out to our fundraiser coordinator.

🎉 Cedar Springs Band Vertical Raise Fundraiser is Coming! 🎉

Get ready to support our incredible band program through our Vertical Raise Fundraiser, launching September 4 and running through October 4!

We’re asking all students to start gathering quality contact information—emails and phone numbers of friends, family, coworkers, neighbors—anyone who might want to support your musical journey. The more quality contacts you have, the more successful we’ll be!

Funds raised go directly toward student support, equipment, travel, and program needs—every dollar makes a difference.

Let’s make this our most successful fundraiser yet! 💪🎶
Kickoff: September 4 | Ends: October 4
Start collecting today!

🎄 Support the Band with Lendrick’s Wreath Fundraiser! 🎄

Get into the holiday spirit while supporting our amazing band students! The Lendrick’s Wreath Fundraiser is now underway, featuring beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths perfect for your home or as gifts.

🛍 All proceeds directly support band student needs—from equipment to experiences that make our program thrive.

📅 Orders are due by October 1
💳 Pay by check or PayPal only – no cash accepted

Help us make this season bright—for you and our band! 🎶
Thank you for your support!

Fundraising Reminder

With fundraising kicking off for the year, here are a few important guidelines to help keep everything running smoothly:

• Submit one payment per order—either one check or one PayPal transaction—made payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters.

  • Checks: Payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters

  • PayPal: Send to csbandboosters@gmail.com

• No cash will be accepted for any fundraisers.

• When turning in your order, place everything in the black box outside the Band Director’s office.

• If you have any questions about fundraising, please reach out to our Fundraising Coordinator, Melissa.

Thank you for your support and attention to these details!

RaiseRight (formerly Scrip)

Use RaiseRight for all your shopping, and support Cedar Springs Music Boosters at no additional charge to you. Visit https://cedarspringsbands.com/raise-right-formerly-scrip/ for details on signing up and earning money for your child. 

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