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To All Marching Blue Devils,
This letter is given to you concerning the 2008 marching season. The theme for this year’s show is the music of Riverdance . Band camp will again be at Lake Superior State University from August 10-15, 2008. All students will be transported by school bus to camp (see attached schedule). The fee for band camp is $.00 and is due with your Health Form/Permission Form and Show-Shirt Order/Camp Roommate Form by Friday, June 6, 2008. Provisions will be made for more than one student in a family: $180.00 per student if two students in the same family, $160.00 per student if three students in the same family. Parent chaperones will pay ½ cost or $00. This pays for your camp costs, staff costs, show t-shirt, end-of-year uniform cleaning, and various marching band supplies and props. ALL FRESHMAN AND NEW UPPERCLASSMEN WILL NEED TO PURCHASE MARCHING SHOES FOR THE MARCHING SEASON. THESE SHOES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP YOU MARCH EASIER AND WILL COST $20.00. YOU CAN INCLUDE THIS IN YOUR PAYMENT FOR BAND CAMP IF YOU WISH. ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO “GAYLORD BAND BOOSTERS” AND GIVEN TO Mr. Carter, DROPPED OFF AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, OR MAILED TO: Mr. Jarve, Gaylord High School, 90 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI, 49735.
All forms and payments should be put in an envelope. Money difficulties should not be a reason for not attending camp. We have worked out financial difficulties in the past and will set up a payment plan that will work with your family budget. It is vital that every student attend band camp. If you miss camp, you will spend the first two months of school catching up to the rest of the band. If you are signed up for band by Friday, June 6, 2007, you are stating that you are committed to band next year and will be expected to stay in band next year. This means that there will be a specific spot reserved for you in the marching drill and you will be expected to fill that spot.
With a new freshman class coming in each year, it is important that these students feel welcome and get to know the other members of the band before band camp and the start of the school year. Therefore, we will be having a mini “Pre-camp” before band camp. On Tuesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-8:30pm, we will have a FULL BAND rehearsal for ALL band students at the high school band room. You will need your instrument and music for these rehearsals. THESE REHEARSALS ARE REQUIRED ATTENDANCE, SO PLAN AHEAD AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!
All woodwind and brass players should have an instrument “Lyre” (holds “Flip-folder” on instrument) and a black “Flip-folder”. All percussion will need a black “Flip-folder” (will not need a “Lyre”). You should have these items before the “Mini-camp”. You can purchase them from Mr. Jarve or at the Musikhaus. All of your marching music should be placed in your black “Flip-folder” prior to the “Mini-camp”. A cost list for these items is located on the last page of your packet.
Remember: you are responsible for working out all of your parts before band camp. Every member of the band is counting on you to have your parts learned. Make sure you learn your music correctly or you will have to re-learn it over again and this can be frustrating for everyone!!! Listen to the CD recording so you understand how your parts with the rest of the band. It will also make it easier to march and see where you are going on the field.
We will be fitting and distributing marching uniforms in August again this year. On Monday,
August 18, from 5:00-6:30pm, all sophomores, juniors, and seniors will get their uniforms. On Monday, August 25, from 5:00-6:30pm, all freshman and new students will get their uniforms. As the attached calendar indicates, these Monday night fittings precede a required full-band rehearsal. Please mark your home calendar with all of these dates and schedule your activities around them. All uniform parts will be fitted and stored at home. Therefore, students will be responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of their own uniform throughout the school year. Any uniform part that is damaged or lost will be replaced at student expense! There is a replacement cost list for each uniform part posted in the band room.
Listed below is a schedule and checklist of items to bring with you to camp:
1. You should have two baggage tags. Attach one to your suitcase and one to your instrument. Please limit your luggage to one suitcase and a backpack. This will ensure enough room to transport everyone’s “stuff”.
2. Basic Camp Rules:
a. ALL school regulations will be adhered to concerning smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc.
b. NO foul language-you represent the band, directors, the school, and the community while you are at camp. Represent yourself in a mature fashion for the entire camp.
c. All students must remain within the dormitory and assigned areas unless accompanied by
Mr. Jarve, Mr. Carter, or a chaperone.
d. Pool regulations will be set by the pool director and will be strictly enforced.
e. Any student who cannot abide by camp regulations will be sent home at parent’s/guardian’s expense.
3. Enclosed is a medical and parent release form. This form must be signed and turned in by check-in on August 10th or you cannot depart for camp. It allows you to attend camp and any other marching band field trips. ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO A CHAPERONE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND DOSAGE WHEN WE ARRIVE TO CAMP!!!! A NURSE WILL BE AT CAMP TO HELP WITH MEDICAL SITUATIONS AS THEY ARISE.
4. Cell phones may be brought to camp, but not used during any rehearsals. This obviously causes a distraction to you and the others in the band. Do not bring computers, TV’s, walkie-talkies, or
large jam boxes, amps, etc. to camp.
5. We will be presenting a performance of the Pre-game and Half-time show for our parents at our LSSU practice field at 11:00am on Friday, August 15. We encourage as many parents to come up and check out all of your hard work put on display. All students will need to wear a pair of khaki shorts and your show t-shirt for this performance.
6. Everyone will be issued a key when we arrive at LSSU. You are responsible for this key and will be charged a $50.00 replacement fee if you lose it. Please keep it on a key chain or something else that will help you keep track of it. When you check-out on Friday, you will have a chaperone check your room and collect your key. Your room should look as clean as or cleaner than you found it when you arrived!!!!!!!
7. Checklist for Band Camp: (what do I bring to camp?)
TOWELS, WASH CLOTHES, SOAP, SHEETS, PILLOW CASES, BLANKETS, AND PILLOW!!! (SLEEPING BAG MAY BE EASIER-MAKE SURE IT IS LABLED!!!)
____Pack a lunch for the trip to LSSU. We will not be stopping for lunch!!!
____camp money (do you owe any?) there is a camp store and McDonalds for food.
____BLACK FLIP FOLIO, LYRE
____MUSIC!!!
____show t-shirt (you will get this at the “Mini-camp”.
____informal clothing (5 changes minimum), suitable to march in! “Baggies” fall down-not good.
Proper clothes that cover the appropriate areas. If you think that it is not appropriate, it probably
isn’t. You will be asked to change if not appropriately dressed.
____jacket and/or rain gear
____instrument and accessories
____swimwear
____toilet articles
____sleepwear
____at least two pair of comfortable tennis shoes and you must wear socks while you are
marching! DO NOT MARCH IN SANDALS or CLOGS OR YOUR FEET WILL BE SORE!!!!!!!!!!
____ small fan for room, optional
____SUNSCREEN, at least 30spf, and chap-stick or another suitable substitute sunscreen for your
chops (that’s lips for you “non hip” musicians)!!!
____Water Bottle or hydration backpack (highly recommended)
____Inhalers with you all the time!!!
____sense of humor and enthusiasm
____PRIDE!!!!!!!!
8. These items should be brought with you to band camp registration on August 10th :
a. One parent in case something needs to be signed.
b. Your permission/medical form signed and notarized (if not turned in already).
c. All unpaid fees (if not paid yet).
d. Everything you need for the week at camp.
9. Tentative Camp Schedule: (may change)
Sunday, August 10:
10:00am Arrive at high school
Check-in, pick up show t-shirt, stuff drill books, load luggage and instruments.
Pre-camp talk
12:00pm Depart for LSSU
2:00pm Unload everything, check-in to dorms, unpack
3:30pm Music rehearsal, drumline and guard with instructors
5:30pm Dinner
7-9pm Full-band: Basics, Pregame
10:30pm In rooms, lights out!!!
Monday, Aug. 11-Thursday, Aug. 14:
8:00am Breakfast (required of all!!!)
9:00am Full-band: Stretching, basics, pre-game, show
12:00am Free time
12:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm Music sectionals
3:30pm Recreation, pool time, free time
5:30pm Dinner
6:30-9pm Full-band: Show
9:30pm Night activity? Start packing for check-out tomorrow!!!
10:30pm In rooms, lights out!!!
Friday, August 15:
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Stretching, basics, pre-game, show
10:00am Change into performance wear: Khaki shorts and
Show t-shirt, check-out with chaperones.
11:00am Performance for parents
11:45am Load equipment on trailer
12:00pm Lunch at McDonalds if riding bus home.
1:00pm Load busses and depart for Gaylord
2:45pm Arrive in Gaylord, unload everything!!!!!
Have a Great Weekend!
10. Camp Address: (Camper’s Name)-Student Villages,
Boys-Towers C (Chelberg) & Girls-D (Senter)
Gaylord Band Camp
Housing Office
Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-2411
11. Telephone number for emergency use only: (906) 635-2210 (public safety)
Marching Show T-shirt
(included in your camp payment)
Name_______________________________
Marching Instrument__________________________
Circle Marching Choice: Woodwind Brass Drumline Color Guard
Grade_________ T-shirt size (circle one) XS S M L XL XXL
Camp Roommate Signup
(you must room with 3 other roommates-if you do not signup specific people, they will be chosen for you)
Your Name_____________________________
1st Roommate_______________________________
2nd Roommate________________________________
3rd Roommate________________________________
Lyres/Flip-folder Prices
(make sure you have these items before the “mini-camp”)
Flute Lyre/folder combo-$9.00
Clarinet Lyre-$4.00
Alto Sax Lyre-$3.00
Tenor Sax Lyre-$3.00
Trumpet Lyre/folder combo-$9.00
Mellophone Lyre-$3.00
Trombone Lyre-$3.00
Baritone Lyre-$2.00
Black Flip-folders-$4.00
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