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Summer Practice Goals
* Students should play either clinic or senior level scales in under 2:00 minutes (Memorize as many as possible).* Students should play their chromatic scale for either clinic or senior level.* Students should listen to and memorize the Ultimate warm up and marching band show music (Memorized).* Students should listen to and practice stands tunes (NOT memorized).* Students should practice the All-County Solo at least an intermediate level.* Students should download a rhythm and tuning application on your phone and practice.I. What To Bring
Each student will be assigned a locker to store their equipment.
1. Fair Share Fees2. Socks and tennis shoes. (NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, or OTHER SHOES INAPPROPRIATE FOR MARCHING AROUND A FOOTBALL FIELD!)3. Comfortable clothes, shorts, t-shirt -- no jeans 4. Your instrument and music** (Yes, there have been a few that have forgotten this before...)5. Lyre and Flip folder with at least 10 extra pages (Purchased before camp at Pecknel Music or Musical Innovations, approximately $10)6. Black band gloves (Purchased before camp at Pecknel Music or Musical Innovations, approximately $4)7. Any forms (Handbook letter of mutual consent, fare share fees, field trip permission forms)8. Band shoes (Purchased during band camp, approximately $23)9. Band show T-shirt (Purchased during band camp, approximately $10) 10. A PENCIL!!11. A hat or some other head covering12. Sunscreen 13. Bug Spray14. To have eaten breakfast 15. A water bottle with ice/cooler (recommend a small Igloo 1 gallon that can be put frozen overnight)16. Lunch (not provided)17. Deodorant18. Medical Needs (epi-pen, inhaler, etc.)19. Shades20. Extra change of clothes21. Towel22. Jacket23. Fannie pack (optional)24. GREAT ATTITUDE!Leave out any of the above and there is a strong possibility you will get sick at band camp. The truth is, there is no excuse to get sick at band camp (unless you truly have a disease). Much sickness at camp can be avoided just by taking care of the above items. Now, on to the less essential but still important checklist:
II. Why The Essentials Are Essential
Sunscreen: sun poisoning, although rare at camp, is not fun. Sunburn, guaranteed from camp, is not exactly pleasant either. Yes, you will get a "band tan" even if you use sunscreen, but believe me, even if you never wear sunscreen, YOU NEED IT at band camp.Breakfast: We have seen far too many freshmen throw up and have to sit out the first day of band camp because they did not eat breakfast. You must eat breakfast during camp. It will not sit like a lump in your stomach or make you feel sick while you are marching. Eat a good breakfast like eggs, whole-grain toast, granola bars, and fresh fruit. The main thing is to eat at least an hour before you leave for camp so it has time to start digesting. The whole-grain toast will help with the blood sugar. Or have a whole-grain granola bar that contains some kind of nuts. And be sure to drink lots of water. No MILK.
Water: This one is obvious. You probably will sweat a lot at band camp. If you are not soaked by 9:15 each morning, see a doctor soon, because you are very sick. During breaks, you will need to fill up with water. Important note: Do not bring water bottles filled with carbonated sodas, it will just make things worse. Water is best, but sports drinks are acceptable too. Did I mention bring water?
Shorts: Wear shorts every day to band camp. - no big explanation - it's gonna be hot. Sunglasses: These definitely keep the UV light from your eyes and make the glare bearable, since you have to look up, sometimes into the sun. (It is acceptable to close your eyes at attention if you are standing still, facing into the sun, but that's impractical if you are moving.) Hat: (or some other appropriate head covering): It will keep the sun out of your eyes and face (preventing "Rocky Raccoon" tan lines around your eyes, which look silly in your school pictures.) Lunch: YOU MUST EAT LUNCH. YOU MUST EAT LUNCH. You must provide your own lunch and will not be allowed to leave campus for any reason. Space will be provided to eat lunch. (No stigma there--some of the best social time is lunch hour at the band room).
III. What To Expect At Band Camp
Expect to work, and work really hard. Expect a suntan or sunburn, with tan lines from your shirt and socks. Expect to get bossed around a little. Expect the unexpected - every previous year's band camp holds several stories. Find an upperclassman for details. Most of all, expect to learn the majority of this year's show, have some fun doing it, and expect to be proud of the hard work you will put into making the Southside Band one of the best bands around!
IV. What To Do
There are several things you can do to make band camp a little easier on yourself.1. Show up: There have been a few cases of people who completely messed up and didn't realize that there was a band camp, or that band camp was required.
2. Be on time: You are responsible for being on time. You cannot blame this on traffic, on car trouble, or on your parents. You take full responsibility for it. The only exception is if you call the band room at 864-355-8780 BEFORE the time you are supposed to arrive and explain the situation (i.e. car trouble, parents overslept, etc). Early is on time, on time is late!!!
3. Behave: Just get in line, stay in step, do whatever is asked of you. Mr. Bruce is not a slave driver, and if you work hard he will take note - as well as the other members around you. Also, behaving tends to get things done a lot quicker (nothing worse than rerunning a drill set over and over again because the band isn't behaving correctly!)
4. Keep cool: Both literally and physically. First make sure you are not overheating (the intent is not to make anyone sick), but also keep a calm mind. So you can't hit the line the first time you try it? You can't sightread your part perfectly? That's ok, as long as you keep trying your hardest and listen graciously to advice, you WILL eventually get it.
V. Final Notes - The Most Important Things To Remember
- Respect the directors, staff, officers & upperclassmen (they have done this before and know what they're talking about) and no one will get hurt.- Eat breakfast EVERY DAY.- Drink plenty of water or Gatorade during every break (sodas are not allowed during rehearsals).- Wear shorts and tennis shoes.- Wear a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.- Bring your instrument.- Get to know the people in your Band family - freshman, go out of your way to meet upperclassmen (it will be worth it) and upperclassmen, please remember that freshmen are people too!!!
Band camp is hard work, but you will find that working hard and then seeing the results of that hard work is something to be really proud of!!!
Remember, excellence is not just for sometimes, excellence is for all of the time!!!
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