August Week 1 UPDATE: MINI CAMPS!
Marching Band Members and Parents,
Welcome to August! This is ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MONTHS of our season as it is where we will learn the majority of our show and skills. We will put in a lot of hours, and these will be the hours where the challenges we face make the thrill of performing in the fall worth it! This summer has been the hottest summer on record and approaching it by being prepared physically and mentally is the only way to succeed. Myself and the staff have an extra close eye on the heat this summer and will always be working to accomodate for it while staying productive within reason. For this to work, inside and outside of rehearsal, everyone needs to drink plenty of water each day and eat to support physical activity. Check out the Nutrition for Marching Arts guide for suggestions on nutritious foods!
This Week's Schedule
TUESDAY - Mini Camp
Guard, Front Ensemble, Hornline/Battery new members and leaders (designated vets in battery) will begin at 1 PM. Bring food for a dinner break at 4 PM or plan to have it dropped off. Everyone else is to report at 5 PM.
WEDNESDAY - DCI Show at Rowan! (optional) Get tickets here!
THURSDAY - Mini Camp, same report times as Tuesday. PARENT MEETING in WEST CAFETERIA (enter by big glass window) at 7:30! We will be overviewing many important upcoming details for the season - specific information on the agenda for this meeting will be communicated by the Band Boosters.
Physicals - DUE!
We have officially arrived at the due date for physical exam paperwork. To ensure each student is cleared by the school in time for band camp, it is imperative that any physicals that have not been turned in yet are submitted as soon as possible. If there is a conflict with obtaining a physical exam, this should be communicated to a school nurse ASAP (Many parents who were not able to get a physical exam yet have already done this, which is a big help in the clearing process!) If you still need it, here is the link to the form that must be filled out at the doctor's office.
Registration - If you have not yet registered for Marching Band through Genesis, you should do so ASAP by starting at this link. Registration through Genesis is the other step to getting cleared.
Cleared List - more names are slowly being added as paperwork across all fall sports is being processed. There is still no need to panic if your name is not on the list. Click here to view the cleared list and check back throughout the week if your name is not there yet.
Massaro