We host three camps in July: (see below for more information)
1.) Leadership Retreat - invite only
2.) Drumline/Colorguard
3.) Full Band camp
All students are required to attend full camp week.
If you are in drumline and colorguard you attend BOTH your camp and Full camp.
Drumline and Colorguard Camp, July 20th- July 24th @ Circle High School
The week before our full camp, the members of the drumline and colorguard will get together to begin learning fundamentals and the marching show. We will also learn our traditional cadences and routines so that the drumline and guard can function as a unit together.
Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM - CHS band hall
Monday - Drum Assignments and Fundamentals/Warm Up Routine
Tuesday - Wednesday - Book Read-Through
Thursday - Marching Fundamentals and Music Rehearsal
Friday - Marching Fundamentals and Music Rehearsal
Blue and Gold Marching Thunderbird Full Camp, July 27th - 31st at Circle High School
This week will be required for all band members; putting together our fall show and working to learn the basics of marching band and our music book. Each day we will be marching outside in the morning and work on the music in the afternoon. Come prepared to work hard and have fun! At the end of camp on Friday we will have a band BBQ and Parent Exhibition to show off all the hard work and learning that has taken place.
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:30PM, CHS band hall
Each day ends with a Quizzing Competition at 3:00-3:30PM and then uniform fittings
Monday Mismatch Monday - Freshmen Focus and Leaders in the AM // Veterans starting at 12:30PM
Tuesday Boot Scootin Tuesday- All members
Wednesday Section Color DAY - All members, Dodgeball day!
Thursday Crazy Sock Day- All members
Friday Extreme Blue and Gold Day - All members -- 5:30PM Parent BBQ and Exhibition
Uniform Fitting Days/Hours - please allow time in your schedule for these fittings
Mon. July 27th 4PM-5PM Senior Uniform Fittings
Tues. July 28th 4PM-5PM Junior Uniform Fittings
Wed. July 29th 4PM-5PM Sophomore Uniform Fittings
Thur. July 30th 4PM-5PM Freshman Uniform Fittings
Fri. July 31st 4PM-5PM Last Call Uniform Fittings
BGMT 2026 Season Schedule
2026 Season Schedule
Drumline and Colorguard will practice on Monday nights from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tues. Aug 25th Eve. Rehearsal #1: 6:30 PM-8:30PM
Fri. Aug 28th B&G Scrimmage Call: 6:00 PM, Perf: 7:00PM, Dismiss: 7:30PM
Mon. Aug 31st Circle Bands Kick-Off Night: 5:30PM-7:00PM (may stay after school)
Tues. Sep. 1st Eve. Rehearsal #2: 6:30 PM-8:30PM
Tues. Sep. 8th Eve. Rehearsal #3: 6:30 PM-8:30PM
Fri. Sep 11th FB Game #1 V Winfield Call: 5:00 PM, Perf: 7:00PM, Dismiss: 9:15PM
Wed. Sep 16th KS State Fair Call: 5:45 AM, Perf: TBA, Dismiss: 3:00PM
Fri. Oct. 2nd FB Game #2 V Buhler Call: 5:00 PM, Perf: 7:00PM, Dismiss: 9:15PM
Tues. Oct. 6th Eve. Rehearsal #4: 6:30 PM-8:30PM
Fri. Oct. 16th FB Game #4 V Abilene Call: 5:00 PM, Perf: 7:00PM, Dismiss: 9:15PM
Fri. Oct. 17th KBA in Wichita Call TBD
Wed. Oct. 21st SPMF in Andover Call: 7:00 AM, Perf: 8:00AM, Dismiss: 3:45PM
Fri. Oct. 23rd FB Game #4 V Mulvane Call: 5:00 PM, Perf: 7:00PM, Dismiss: 9:15PM
Sat. Oct. 24th CSMF in Manhattan @K-State Call: 5:30 AM, Perf: 12:30PM, Dismiss: 11:55PM
Sun. Oct 25th Band Banquet CHS Upper Commons 7PM-9PM Formal Attire
Mon Oct 26th/27th Uniform and Equipment Return Day During Class