BAND CAMP
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Booker T Washington High School Band Camp:
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Week 1: Aug 1st - 4th Â
Week 2: Aug 7th – 11th
Summer Band Rehearsals during Teacher in-service:
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Week 3: August 14th- August 18th
Week 4: August 21st – August 25th
WHAT IS BAND CAMP?
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BTW Band Camp is a series of mandatory rehearsals throughout the month of August that teaches the basics of marching band, how to march, setting drill and coordinates, learning show music, and gaining a strong rapport with fellow members in the band.
WHY IS BAND CAMP IMPORTANT?
The week of Band Camp allows the students to concentrate on the marching band show without interruptions from normal routines at home. It ensures that students are at every rehearsal and have time to work with their section. It is a week of intense study of the music and learning the drill. It is a time of bonding, hard work, frustration and fun! Your student will come home exhausted but also enthusiastic about being part of the Marching Band.
​As a member of the marching band, attendance and participation at Band Camp is mandatory. Please plan all vacations/absences around band camp. Students are expected to attend every day. It is imperative that you come to Band Camp every day prepared to handle the full eight hours of work.
WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY
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• Your music
• Backpack to carry your day supplies and music binder around the camp.
• Equipment – instrument, drum sticks,• Sunscreen – (There will be PLENTY of time for you to achieve your award winning tan…sitting out because of a sunburn is not acceptable.)
• Insect repellent or bug spray
• LARGE insulated container of water each day. NOT a bottle – a large container/jug/cooler ! It is very important that you stay hydrated in the heat. You’ll get breaks during camp to replenish the fluid you will be losing. You must drink during these brief break.
• Mechanical Pencils (you will need them at every rehearsal.)
• Small washcloth or hand towel to wipe down hands/face/cool down from activity
* * * If your child uses a rescue inhaler for asthma or any other emergency medicine, please have them carry it with them during camp. Knee or wrist brace (if you are prone to have knee problems…bring your brace !).
WHAT TO WEAR
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Since we are outside for a large portion of band camp, we strongly recommend the following:
• White T Shirts and Black or Navy athletic shorts. Returning members can wear Band shirts
• Sunglasses and a hat are optional but are good to have when we are outside to protect you from the sun.
• Wear socks and tennis shoes. NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS
PHYSICALS
All Marching band members must have a valid physical for the upcoming school year.
Please bring the following form filled out by a licensed doctor on the 1st day of band camp.
BAND CAMP MEALS
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We will be taking a break each day at 12:00pm-1:00pm. The students can either bring their meal to camp or have it delivered by a parent or family member. Students are NOT allowed to leave campus during this break unless that have the SIGNED parent permission form. Once students are on campus, they MUST remain on campus until dismissal. Please make sure the kids stay away from unhealthy fast food during their break.