EAST SURRY BANDS - ES Bands Bulletin

Summer 2026

Upcoming Dates

Marching Band

Sunday, 7/19: Student/Parent Meeting, 3:00 PM

Summer Marching Band Camp

Monday, 7/20 - Friday, 7/24: All Members, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Sunday, 7/26: NightBEAT DCI Show at Wake Forest University

Monday, 7/27: All Members, ***1:00 PM - 5:00 PM***

Tuesday, 7/28 - Friday, 7/31: All Members, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, 7/31: Friends and Family Night, 6:00 PM

Concert Band

Wednesday, 8/12: First day of classes

For the full calendar, please visit https://sites.google.com/surry.k12.nc.us/eastsurrybands/calendar

Director's Notes

First of all I hope your summer is off to a great start! This is the first 2026-27 edition of the East Surry Bands Bulletin. The purpose of the ESBB is to aid in communication and it will be updated throughout the year.

I am glad your child has chosen to continue in the award winning East Surry Bands as a part of the East Surry Cardinal Flight Marching Band! This is an exciting opportunity for your student(s), however, please remember that there is also a high level of behavior expectation and commitment that is necessary to make this year a success. I look forward to growth and success this coming year!

Please read the following information about what is happening at the beginning of marching season.

MB Student/Parent Meeting: Sunday, 7/20 at 3:00 PM

Each year we hold a required parent meeting to go over the Handbook/expectations as well as distribute forms and information each student needs for marching season. We will also have all paperwork, such as medical form and season-long permission form, on hand for you to complete. Please have band fees ready at this meeting and bring a pen (more information provided in the COST section of this letter).

Summer Marching Band Camp

Band Camp is expected of all marching band members and will be on the following dates :

Monday, 7/20 - Friday, 7/24: All Members, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Monday, 7/27: All Members, ***1:00 PM - 5:00 PM***

Tuesday, 7/28 - Friday, 7/31: All Members, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, 7/31: Friends and Family Night, 6:00 PM

Students should meet, promptly at the designated time, in the ESHS Music Room. Please mark these dates now and avoid scheduling activities during these rehearsals.

Rehearsals for the week of after camp are still being finalized. Check the website for updates. More information about the regular, after-school rehearsal schedule will be provided at the parent meeting.

Please check the ESHS Bands website for the most up-to-date calendar information

Camp Meals

In the past, the East Surry Community Music Boosters have been able to arrange lunch sponsorships on several, if not all, days of camp. Students will need to pack lunch on days that it is not sponsored. Students will not be allowed to leave campus.

Below is the lunch schedule as of 6/22/25. If you or someone you know is willing to sponsor a meal, please reach out to Melissa Sutphin (sutphinme@surry.k12.nc.us) or Jessica Yarboro (jessyarboro@gmail.com).

Monday, 7/20 - Chicken Tenders, Mac n' Cheese - Jessup's Grove BC

Tuesday, 7/21 - Nacho Bar, desserts, Gatorade - Cornerstone BC

Wednesday, 7/22 - Pizza - Woodville BC

Thursday, 7/23 -

Friday, 7/24 - BBQ sandwiches, chips, fruit/veggies - Mt. Carmel BC

Monday, 7/27 - No Lunch due to 1:00 start time

Tuesday, 7/28 - Taco Bar - Martha

Wednesday, 7/29 - Subs - Sulphur Springs BC

Thursday, 7/30 -

Friday, 7/31 - Pizza - Westfield BC

Bottled water, fresh fruit (mandarin oranges, bananas, small apples, etc.), and individually-wrapped snack donations are always appreciated.

Friends and Family Night

Mark your calendars! On the last Friday of Summer Marching Band Camp we will host Friends and Family Night. This is an opportunity for students to share what they have learned at camp. We will serve dinner at 6:00 PM followed by the premiere of the 2025 competition field show! Please fill out the form linked here: 2026 Friends & Family Night RSVP by 5:00 PM on Monday, July 27 to RSVP.

Cost

There is an $100.00 fee for participation in marching band. This fee helps cover things like show design, uniform cleaning and t-shirt costs, and may be paid at the parent meeting. Checks should be made to the East Surry Community Music Boosters or ESCMB for short. If there are financial concerns, please contact me.

Accessory Items

Students will need several accessory items for the season. These items are divided based on where we purchase them from.

Music & Arts

Ms. Baginski has set up a School Supply store for us! These items will be needed at Summer Marching Band Camp. Please allow time for items to be shipped to your home.

For your convenience, instrument maintenance items such as reeds and valve oil are included in addition to the required items. There are also helpful percussion items like marching sticks and practice pads.

To access the store:

Step 1: Click this link https://www.musicarts.com/school-supplies

Step 2: Click Lets go!

Step 3: Select student grade, then click Next

Step 4: Click Select School and type in East Surry High School

Step 5: Select the school once it comes up and then click Save

Step 6: Click Next

Step 37: Select the correct instrument, then shop as needed.

That's it.

Required items are listed here:

Flute

-DEG Flutist's Friend flute lyre

Clarinet

-Plasti-Folio flip folder

-lyre (if your instrument is Yamaha, you must get the Yamaha lyre)

Trumpet

-DEG trumpet lyre

Trombone

-DEG trombone lyre

Lippo's Music Mart

Items that will be part of the uniform are ordered through Lippo's Music Mart. This will be discussed at our pre-season parent meeting.

Other Considerations

There are a few items I feel need to be addressed before our parent meeting.

First, marching band uniforms are to be worn with no visible jewelry. Therefore, refrain from getting piercings 3-6 weeks before marching season begins.

Second, the Summer Uniform will be band shirts and khaki shorts with tennis shoes. The band will wear this on Friends and Family Night as well as early season football game performances. As the weather cools, we may wear blue jeans with t-shirts as well.

Please be sure to have school appropriate khaki shorts and blue jeans that fit.

NightBEAT

NightBEAT is a Drum Corps International show at Wake Forest University on July 26. Information was sent distributed about this in April and money was due by May 15 so that tickets could be ordered in advance. However, we have extra tickets to this event. Please contact Mr. Trice in order to purchase a ticket.

The following people are on record as having turned in money:

Seth Sharp

Judith Gates

David Conner

Sophia Estrada

Joseph Milwood

Eliza Jacobs

Chloe Turney

Taylor Sutphin

Raiden Liles

Kai Kresge

Coby Yarboro

Tri Phan

Reagan Boyette

Uniform Fittings

Lora Jean Thompson - ljthompson529@gmail.com - (336) 830-2240

Fittings for marching band uniforms will begin during Summer Marching Band Camp. If you are able to help during camp hours it would be greatly appreciated!

ES Bands Sponsorship Opportunities

The ES Community Music Boosters have decided to open sponsorships for 2026-27 early this year! More info coming, soon!

Communication - NEW Remind for 2026-27

If you haven't done so, please sign-up for the East Surry BANDS Remind class:

Text @esb26-27 to 81010

Communication - Facebook Group

If you haven't done so, request to join the ESHS Band/Music Boosters private Facebook group to aid communication.

Booster Meeting

The next East Surry Community Music Boosters meeting will be Monday, June 22 at 6:00 PM in the ESHS Music Room.

The July meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 13 at 6:00 PM in the ESHS Music Room.

Please join us as we begin planning for next year!

Summer Marching Band Camp Helpful Tips

This is also available in Google Doc form here: Summer Band Camp Helpful Tips Google Doc

Wear cool, comfortable clothes that are easy to move in but still meet the ESHS Dress Code.
Tennis shoes must be worn at all times. No flip flops, sandals, bare feet, or boots will be allowed. Do not wear brand new shoes as they may cause blistering. Shoes should be worn in and flexible.
Bring a change of socks (and possibly shoes). The grass can make socks/shoes wet in the morning and it is nice to be able to put on a dry pair.
Water or sports drinks are your best bet during camp.
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc. We do not want you to get sunburned.
Eat all meals, especially breakfast, during camp.
Before camp, get used to the heat by spending some time outside. It takes two weeks for your body to adjust to being outside. See post below from Forte Athletics. Try to do the things in the Days 1-5 picture each day leading up to camp.
Get a good night’s sleep before and during camp.
Make sure your instrument is in working order before the first day of camp. This includes having reeds, oil, etc. If you get to school and find that your instrument is broken, camp rehearsals are wasted.
New students: order accessories from Music & Arts in time to get them before camp begins. Link is in the East Surry Bands Bulletin.
Returning students: be sure to bring your lyre and flip folder.
Be on time.
Come to camp ready to work and with a positive attitude!

From Forte Athletics, who focuses on physical preparation for marching band. Check them out at www.forteathletics.net.

Build your heat armor for summer band camp now. Here’s how!

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This process gradually trains your body to sweat more efficiently at higher temperatures, which cools your body down faster.

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If you don’t train your body to adapt to the heat prior to band camp, you may experince lightheadedness, muscle cramps, or vomitting.

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Follow this simple 14-day plan to build your heat armor.

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Remember to wear breathable clothing, a hat, and hydrate before, during, and after.

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Share this with your section for a stronger start to band camp!

Summer 2026

Upcoming Dates

Director's Notes

MB Student/Parent Meeting: Sunday, 7/20 at 3:00 PM

Summer Marching Band Camp

Camp Meals

Friends and Family Night

Cost

Accessory Items

Music & Arts

Lippo's Music Mart

Other Considerations

NightBEAT

Uniform Fittings

Summer Marching Band Camp Helpful Tips

East Surry High School Bands