Band Camp!
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Band Camp Events:
Band Camp Pool Party
Band Camp Handouts
Click here for a Parents' Night flyer.
Click
here for the Pool Party flyer and Reservation Form.
Click here for a T-Shirt Contest flyer with complete contest rules!
Click here for a pre-Band Camp letter that Mr. C handed out on the 27th. And click here for a Marching Band Supplies Order Form.
Band Camp Overview
Band
Camp is typically scheduled for weekdays the first two full weeks in
August. Click here for
the RamBand Calendar. Mark your calendars and plan your vacations now.
Attendance is Mandatory for ALL members. We'll have pre-band camp summer
rehearsals.
Band
Camp will be held each day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 9:00
pm most days both weeks. Click here
to see the RamBand Calendar for details. Below is some useful information about Band Camp.
STOP BACK for a complete Summer Marching Band Schedule. You also
might want to check out the FAQ Page: simply click here.
Click
here for Marching Band photos and look for galleries from past Band Camps.
Click here for information on the Band Camp
Pool Party.
Band Camp Details
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The Marching Band Summer Schedule
Band Camp is generally held the first two full weeks in August. Morning sessions 8am until 12pm. Evening sessions 6pm until 9pm. Click here for the RamBand Calendar. Please note:
- Band Camp is mandatory. The rehearsals previous to band camp
are
also mandatory; however, Mr. Ceresini may excuse those students going on
vacation who have him know well in advance (that does not mean 45 minutes
before rehearsal). - Check back to this website for a car pool information page for families of students that live close together.
- Band Front and Drumline Rehearsal will begin at the end of this school year and will continue throughout the summer.
Week One
- We are all looking forward to band camp this
year and hoping for good weather. We'll have summer rehearsals in June
and July-- click
here for the RamBand Calendar.
- During the sessions during the first week of Band Camp, students concentrate on learning and performing the music and getting to know the instructors. Be in the band room ready to play (not walking in the door) at 8:00 am.
- Volunteers will assist with uniform fitting. Students can sign up for appointments on the sheets provided in the Band Room. Click here for some basic on Marching Band Uniform Care.
- If you are new to the band or need replacements, you can order your
green CD Ram Band Polo shirts (about $25), Tour Shirts (about $10), and
band shoes (about $25). The CD Ram Band Polo shirts are required as
they are sometimes worn
under your band uniform and are often used on
hot days in lieu of the band uniform jacket. Black socks are also
required as part of the uniform (purchase these on your own). We
recommend you have a couple of shirts and plenty of socks (this reduces
laundering daily between parades and games).
Click here for a RamBand Marching Band Supplies and Required Items
Checklist. - You will receive flyers and handouts these next two weeks. Take them home!!!!!!!
Week Two
-
Band-a-RAM-a Patron Ads will be collected this week--you may turn them
in all at once on Tuesday or daily throughout the week. Patron Ad forms
are available in the band room. Here’s how it works—Collect a written
saying and a $1.00 donation from friends and relatives. Ad examples:
“Have a great season, Stephanie, love mom and dad” or “Saxophone
Section—you sure are sassy! From, Mel”. These Patron Ads are printed in
our Band-a-RAM-a program. All of the money you collect goes directly
into your Student Ledger. There is no limit to
the number of ads you
can sell! - Pictures are taken on Friday afternoon (beginning around 3:30). You will need your uniform, black socks and black band shoes! When we distribute order forms, listen for details on how to order pictures! If you plan to order more than one group picture (i.e., entire band, instrumental sectional, Band Front, you will need a separate order form for each group). Bring your completed order form and payment made out directly to the picture company on Friday (Student Ledgers may not be used for pictures.) Parents are welcome to come and watch the picture taking and to snap a few of your own favorites for the scrapbook!
- On Friday, we will celebrate the end of band camp with the CD Ram Band End Of Band Camp Picnic and Pool Party on following pictures. All band members and their families are invited to attend the Pool Party. Click here for more details.
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What To Expect From Band Camp
- To work, and work really hard. There will be some frustration, but even more success.
- To get funky tan lines from your shirt, shorts, and socks!
- To have a really fun time, despite the above.
- To learn the majority of this year's show and expect to be proud of the hard work you will put into making the CD RamBand show onto the field.
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Items To Bring To Band Camp
-
RamBand Marching Band Supplies and Required
Items Checklist now online!
Click here.
- Your instrument
- Your great attitude
- Water bottle/cooler (lots and lots of water) You probably will sweat a lot at band camp. During breaks, you will need to re-hydrate. Water is best, sports drinks work, too, but you should try to avoid soda or other sugary drinks.
- Weather and school appropriate attire: girls--no bellies showing, no strapless tops and boys must wear shirts (think school dress guidelines). Light colored clothes are generally cooler than dark colored clothes.
- Socks and sneakers (not sandals, flip flops or other shoes that make marching on the field difficult)
- Sunscreen: Sunburn is all too common at band camp. Even if you never wear sunscreen, you'll need it at band camp because you will get tan, and possibly burnt.
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Bug spray
- Lip balm
