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Band Camp |
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Marching Band |
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7/30/07 - 8/4/07 |
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Hope College (Holland, MI) |
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The week of Band Camp is when the Marching Band really
gets serious about learning the drill for the new
season's show, and usually happens the first week of
August. Band Camp takes place at Hope College in
Holland, MI. Students stay in the dorms, eat in the
cafeteria, and rehearse all over the campus. The band
does get some down time each day and can take advantage
of the College's pool, or take part in other activities
(but only if they have their music memorized!). |
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See a
reminder list below for things to bring to band camp! |
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During their week-long stay at Hope, students will take
part in indoor and outdoor music rehearsals. They will
benefit from sectional rehearsals as well. These
sectionals are run by a guest instructors who specialize
in their instrument as well as being music majors. |
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One of the most important parts of Band Camp are the
drill rehearsals out on the football fields. Students
learn the drill and eventually add in the music. By the
end of the week, most of the show is learned and can be
performed on the move. |
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Each night is ended with an activity for the whole band.
In the past, traditions have included pizza night, a
visit to Craig's Cruisers, karaoke,
and the band dance. |
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Several band parents (Moms and Dads, especially)
are needed to chaperone the students during the week. In
addition to chaperoning, many band parents do other jobs
while at camp. Some have a good time with the Sewing
Moms while others join with the Prop Pops. There are
always volunteer Band Camp Nurses on duty to help with
any injuries during the week. |
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Band Camp is hard work, which causes many students to dread the week. Once
they are there, it goes by fast. The benefits are many for the band as a
whole and for the individual. Band members will see how their hard work and
dedication pays off when they do a special performance the last day of Band
Camp for their parents and family members. |
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6:00 a.m. Monday Morning Check-In,
eat breakfast before you arrive, you must check in with
the camp nurses to turn in all medications before
getting on the bus. |
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Packing for Band Camp: Things to Remember (from the Band Parent News) |
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- 2 Pairs of comfy Athletic Shoes (Already
broken-in is a must!) |
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- Enough comfy clothes for the week |
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- Khaki shorts for performances |
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- Sweatshirt and/or jacket |
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- Rain Gear |
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- Hat (for sun protection) |
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- Pillow(s), sheets ... (Note: The dorms can
get HOT) |
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- Towels |
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- Sunscreen (Another must!) |
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- Insect Repellant |
| - Blister medication |
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- Lip Protection |
| - Water Bottle (Don't leave home
without one) |
| - Instrument and all equipment |
| - Music & Pencils |
| - Money (for Camp Store and
Pizza Night, etc) |
| - A Can-Do attitude (Another
must!) |
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| Other Items to Think About:
Not required, but make the week easier |
| - Bring a Fan and make a friend!
The bigger the better! |
| - Snacks for the dorm room |
| - Boom boxes, stereos, iPods,
MP3 Players, CDs, etc. |
| - Cameras, to record the
memories |
| - Game boys, Nintendo DS, PSP,
etc. |
| - Skateboards, tennis rackets,
frisbees, and so on... |
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| Items on the Fringe:
Extreme Band Camp Luxury Items |
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no longer be allowed at Camp, let me know!) |
| - Small television |
| - Playstation/XBox, DVDs, games,
etc. |
| - Notebook computers |
| - Small Fridge |
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Personal Cooling Systems |
| - Foot massager |
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If you have other ideas for good items to bring to
camp,
suggest them here. Also, if you have witnessed an
Extreme Band Camp Luxury Item and it is not listed here,
let me know and I will add it (if appropriate). |
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Students should remember that
regular school rules apply at Band Camp. Don't bring
things that obviously wouldn't be allowed! |
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