Thursday, July 20, 2006

Band Camp is just around the corner!

ACA Band Camp will be held July 24 - 28 from 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Camp will dismiss at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25th due to the DCI Show in Troy. Camp will POSSIBLY dismiss at noon on Friday, July 28th, but the students will be notified of this possibility on Thursday.

Band Camp Fee is $5.00. Please bring this in by Tuesday, July 25th.

Information:
  • wear shorts and t-shirts (acceptable for school wear but uniforms are not required)
  • wear Athletic type shoes and socks (no boots, croks, sandals, etc.)
  • bring personal water cooler or "camel back" (water breaks will be short, but frequent)
  • wear plenty of Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher recommended)
  • bring a lunch or lunch money, plus a couple of healthy snacks (band not providing lunch)

Sample Schedule:
8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Calisthenics/Stretching
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Marching Fundamentals
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. M & M (Marching and Maneuvering)
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Sectional Playing Rehearsal
11:45 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Full Band Playing Rehearsal
2:20 - 3:15 p.m. Sectional Marching and Playing
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. M & M (Marching and Maneuvering)
5:00 p.m. Dismiss

Information packets will be given out to the students on Monday. This packet contains student information sheets, medical information, permission slips to leave for lunch during band camp, volunteer forms, and other useful information. Please fill out the necessary information and return by Tuesday, July 25th.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Gary or Tracey Kirksey, Booster Presidents, at 396-2799 (home) or 462-3369 (Gary's cell) or 462-3368 (Tracey's cell). You may also send an email via the link to acabands@yahoo.com

Put on your sunscreen and a positive attitude and come prepared to get to work on Monday!