SUMMER 2026 MARCHING BAND EDITION
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We need everyone to make sure they have joined the “Coed Band” group in Final Forms, and to make sure that your emergency contact information is up-to-date, as this is how we will access your emergency medical information. Please take care of this at your earliest convenience.
Please make sure you are ready for band camp with sunscreen, your own bottle of water, comfortable shoes and socks, a healthy breakfast, lots of sleep, and a GREAT attitude! We need everyone at their best!
***PLEASE REVIEW THE IMPORTANT DATES SUMMARY BELOW**
Leader Training: July 27, 7 - 8:30 AM
Rookie Camp: July 27-28, 9-11 AM (all leaders and rookies).
Pre-Camp (Music Only): July 27-28, 11 AM - 12:30 PM (all winds and percussion.)
8th Grade Band Manager Meeting: August 10, 11 AM - 12 PM.
Band Parent Preview Night: August 10, 6:00 - 6:30 PM (Practice Field.... brief performance followed by parent meeting)
Drumline Camp: July 22-24, 9 AM - 12 Noon; July 27 - 28, 9-11:00 AM
Full Band Camp: July 29 - 31, August 3-7, August 10-11, August 17 (various times; see calendar for specific times)
Picture Day: August 10, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Follis Field
Cedar Point Performance - August 12; exact itinerary on calendar
Pool Party and Cookout: Wednesday, August 5, 7:30-9:00 PM (Freedlander Pool)
Movie Night: Friday, August 7, 8-10 PM
Pie Day!! - Friday, August 7
Band performs at Cedar Point - Wednesday, August 12
Parents, we need your help with multiple aspects of band camp and the marching band season. We will be requesting volunteers for vairous activities through the CutTime system. Keep an eye out for these volunteer opportunities! We will need chaperones, concessions workers, band camp activity supervisors, etc. Thanks in advance for any time that you can give!
Our marching band uniforms consist of a uniform jacket, pants and hat, which are all provided by the school. Auxiliary members are also provided a uniform. Those items will be fit to the students on uniform distribution day. We call this our "winter uniform", or our "wools". There is a cleaning fee that covers the cost of dry cleaning the uniforms, which is payable in the main office once school gets rolling. You can pay that fee at your convenience.
Additionally, there are more personal items which families must purchase for their band members. These items consist of marching shoes, marching gloves and marching spats. These items can be purchased at uniform distribution day from the Music Parents, or at your convenience any time before the first game. Auxiliary members will work with their instructors on their personal items.
We also have a "summer uniform" which we wear when the weather is warmer. These consist of a t-shirt, which you must purchase in person at fitting day. Summer uniforms also consist of khaki shorts (white shorts for auxiliary members), white shoes and white socks, which we ask families to procure for themselves.
Below is a list that explains what is needed and how to get it. All items payable to the Music Parents are also available on our online store (woomusic.revtrak.net) in order to support CC payments for those that desire to do so. ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE ORDERED FROM THE ONLINE STORE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTENDED FITTING DAY TO DETERMINE CORRECT SIZING OF ITEMS. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks for your support, and we can't wait to perform for you!
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Band uniform cleaning fee (for ALL band members, including aux. members)....... $22 paid to the main office
Black marching shoes - NEW (there is a sizing run available to find your size)...........$36 paid to Music Parents
Black marching shoes - USED (if you can find a pair that fits from our collection).......$5 paid to Music Parents
Marching Gloves (2 pair recommended for the season)...................................$4 per pair paid to Music Parents
Marching Spats (one pair recommended)........................................................$13 per pair paid to Music Parents
Summer Uniform T-Shirt....................................................................................................$14 paid to Music Parents
Marching Beret (TUBA PLAYERS ONLY)............................................................................$21.50 paid to Music Parents
Summer uniform shorts (khaki shorts), white socks and white shoes.................band members buy their own