Why are camps important?

Band Camp is a week-long series of rehearsals focused on learning this year's field show. The field show is what we perform at football halftime shows and marching band competitions.

Prior to Band Camp, Training Camp is meant to serve as an opportunity for students to master the basics (physical training, marching, music memorization, etc) in order to progress more effectively the following week.
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At the completion of these two weeks, students will learn and memorize 7-8 minutes of music as well as learn their marching positions. We will spend training camp introducing the basics, all of band camp learning the show, then all of the fall practicing to make it perfect - all while having fun in the process!

Students can expect to...

  • Work really hard.
  • Get better at their instrument.
  • Get a serious work out!
  • Be EXHAUSTED at the end of the day, and to feel great about it!​
  • Make new friends and have a great time.

...and most importantly...
Be a stronger, smarter, and more responsible person at the end of it all!

Training Camp

August 8th through August 12th, 2022
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What to wear:

What to bring:

Don't Forget!
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable T-Shirt
  • Comfortable Shorts (no jeans)
  • Comfortable Socks
  • Athletic Sneakers (running preferred)
*Warm-Ups, music, drill and pencils will be provided.
  • Rehearsal starts promptly at 10am - students should arrive early enough to be ready!
  • Students are responsible for their own lunch! (can be brought, or purchased across the street)
  • Students are welcome to bring a change of clothes/shoes for when rehearsal is moved inside in the afternoon.

Band Camp

August 15th through August 20th
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What to wear:

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable T-Shirt
  • Comfortable Shorts (no jeans)
  • Comfortable Socks
  • Athletic Sneakers (running preferred)
  • Appropriate dress for weather (day & night):
    • ex. raincoat, sweatshirt, etc
Students are strongly encouraged to bring a spare bag with another set of each of the items above in the event of bad weather, or excessive heat.

Refer HERE for items to pack!

What to bring:

  • Sunscreen​/Bug Spray
  • Water Jug (filled before arrival)
    • ​Water will be provided throughout the day at meals and breaks.
  • 1.5" Binder 
    • Should include all materials distributed at Training Camp'.​
  • Spare duffle/carry-on bag with change of clothes.
    • ​see previous column.
  • Instruments and Supplies (valve oil, reeds, etc)

Don't Forget!

  • Band Camp is an all day activity!  Students should treat this week as if they have gone away to camp.
  • Breakfast is an hour long so students have time to arrive/eat.  Students should not arrive later than 8:30am!
  • Breakfast and dinner are provided, students are responsible for lunch!
  • WE WILL BE OUTSIDE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, RAIN OR SHINE!  Students should have a bag with spare clothes in the event of bad weather, or excessive heat!
  • For safety reasons, all students are required to attend post-rehearsal activities (volleyball tournament, drum major activity, etc) but are NOT required to participate.
  • There will be a Pot-Luck Lunch and a Friends & Family Performance on Saturday!  All friends and family are invited!
  • After the performance on Saturday, students will be taken to the town pool as a reward for a hard week's work!