Band Camp Info

Band Camp Forms

Please complete and submit these forms before the first day of Band Camp.

• Off-Campus Release Form (Print and turn in on the first day of Band Camp)

• Medical Release Form (Print and turn in on the first day of Band Camp)

• Student Info Form 26-27 (please complete for the new year)

• Let us know that you will be attending via this form:  Band Camp Commitment Form 2026 

Band Camp -- The Basics

What Is Band Camp?

Band Camp is a fun week of Marching Band practices and other activities, usually held during the last week of July, and just before the new school year begins.

Why Do We Have Band Camp?

Because it's FUN!  

And, ... 

Band Camp gives us the opportunity to learn a large part of our Marching Show, along with several other fun pieces of music, in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Band Camp gives us the chance to make new friends with similar interests.

Band Camp is a place where I can challenge myself to do better, be better, and become better than I ever imagined!

What Music Will We Be Playing?

Our Marching Show this year is based on The Sound of Music!  We'll also be playing several old favorites, and a bunch of new music selected by our students.  Listen to some of our fall selections here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jkNusZw1qgNgI4JDpxumy4vk2lmSvK9SgSOgRCCAMqg/edit?usp=sharing

Who Should Go to Band Camp?

YOU should go to Band Camp.

Specifically, Band Camp is for all High School and Middle School Band students who are a part of the Haynes Marching Band.  

Rising 6th graders are welcome to visit, but will not have a place in the Marching Band until their 7th grade year.

Rising 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to participate in Band Camp, and to join the Marching Band, but this is not required.

Rising High School Band students are required to participate in Band Camp and Marching Band for the fall semester.  Conflicts should be discussed with Mr. Phelan BEFORE Band Camp, to avoid your student missing their opportunity to be a part of the Marching Band.  Conflicts will be addressed on an individual basis.

Also, High School Band students are expected to take a Band class every semester, unless this directly conflicts with another academic class.  Conflicts should be discussed with Mr. Phelan BEFORE the semester begins, and will be addressed on an individual basis.

What If I Can't Make It to Band Camp?

All Marching Band students are required to attend Band Camp.  Exceptions may be made to accommodate certain other events.  Conflicts should be discussed with Mr. Phelan BEFORE Band Camp, to avoid your student missing their opportunity to be a part of the Marching Band.  Conflicts will be addressed on an individual basis.

Band Camp 2026

Required for High School Band members, and Middle Schoolers who want to participate in Marching Band.

Join our Marching Band 26 google classroom with this code: atp7nwt3. 

We will be doing a few things differently this year, so be sure to pay close attention to this Newsletter and to our Band website.

When we are at Haynes Academy, students should be dropped off and picked up at the Band Room doors nearest Division Street.  Students WILL NOT be allowed to visit any other part of campus during Band Camp, due to ongoing improvements to the campus.

Drum Corps at Southern Miss!!!

July 22, All Day

Students and families are strongly encouraged to head up to Hattiesburg to see some of the best drum corps in the world!

Order tickets and learn more here:  https://www.dci.org/events/2026-dci-southern-mississippi/ 

Full Band Camp

July 27-31, 8:00am-8:00pm (at Haynes)

All High School Band students, and any Middle School Band Students who would like to be a part of Marching Band are required to attend.  We will work on marching and playing fundamentals, and learn the first portion of our halftime performance show.

Bring your own lunch; dinner and snacks provided each day.  Wear appropriate marching shoes.

End of Camp Extravaganza!

July 31, 7:00pm (at Haynes)

We will have our End of Camp Performance on Friday at 7:00 pm.  We invite everyone to come out to see and hear what we have accomplished!

Band Camp Daily Schedule

Our Haynes Days schedule will be roughly as follows:

7:30 am -- gates open (leaders report)

7:45 am -- students report

8:00 am -- roll call and stretches 

8:20 am -- M&M basics 

8:50 am -- quick break 

9:00 am -- learning drill 

11:30 am --LUNCH (Students may not leave campus during Band Camp.) 

12:15 pm -- listening / video 

12:30 pm -- Music rehearsal 

2:00 pm -- sectionals 

3:00 pm -- quick break 

3:15 pm -- activity 

4:00 pm -- Music rehearsal 

5:00 pm -- dinner break 

5:45 pm -- Ensemble rehearsal 

(7:00 pm - Friday performance :)

7:30 pm -- Run-thru and pack 

8:00 pm -- all students off campus

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Performance on Friday!

Band Camp Essentials

Please remember the following essentials for  Band Camp:

-- Medical Release Forms (see above)

-- deodorant

-- instrument (including extra reeds, valve oil, etc.)

-- flip folder

-- pencil

-- deodorant

-- hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, etc.

-- sweatshirt (seriously, ... the Band Room gets COLD!)

-- tennis shoes / sneakers (no flip flops, crocs, etc.)

-- deodorant

-- earplugs and practice pads (for percussionists)

-- LUNCH and SNACKS (Students may not leave campus during Band Camp.)

-- deodorant

-- Water Bottle(s)

-- Any personal medical or health-related items (to be checked in with Mr. Phelan as appropriate)

Parent Help Needed

Parent Volunteers

To help keep our young musicians in top shape, we'll need a few parents to be available during the day to help with water and snacks, the occasional band-aid (no pun intended :), and serving dinner each night.

Please sign up to volunteer via this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ADA623A0FEC70-64245957-band

Meal Sponsorships

We will also be feeding our 55ish students each night during Band Camp, and providing water and snacks during breaks.  We invite any individual or company to consider sponsoring a snack or a meal for our amazing young musicians.  (The Haynes Academy Band, as part of the Jefferson Parish School System, is a registered nonprofit organization.  Your donation may be tax deductible, and it is definitely appreciated by our students!). Please contact Mr. Phelan for more information:  john.phelan@jpschools.org Thank you in advance for supporting our Band!