 Band Camp!
Band Camp begins in:
Click here for a Parents' Night
flyer.
Click here for the Pool Party flyer.
And
click here
for a T-Shirt Contest flyer with complete contest rules!
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.
Click here
for the calendar.
 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.
Below is some useful information about Band
Camp.
Click here or see below for a
complete Summer Marching Band Schedule.
You
also might want to check out the FAQ Page: simply
click here.
Click here for photos from Band Camp 2007
or
click here for photos from Band
Camp 2008.
Parents: To volunteer to help out at
Band Camp,
click here.
Info on 2009 Band Camp Pool Party:
click
here.
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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.
Notes:
-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. Schedules for these groups will be
announced soon.
Marching
Band Camp:
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.
Several other important things go on
during this week.
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Volunteers will assist with
uniform fitting.
Students can sign up for appointments on the sheets
provided in the band room.
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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.
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You
will receive flyers and handouts these next two
weeks. Take them home!!!!!!!
Other events during the second
week of band camp include the following:
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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 account.
There is no limit to the number of ads you can
sell!
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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 accounts 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!
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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.
Items To Bring To Band Camp
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RamBand
Marching Band Supplies and Required Items
Checklist now online!
Click here.
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Your instrument
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Your great attitude
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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.
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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.
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Socks and sneakers (not sandals, flip flops or
other shoes that make marching on the
field difficult)
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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.
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Sunglasses
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Hat
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Bug spray
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Lip balm
What To Expect From Band Camp
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To work, and work really hard.
There will be some frustration, but even more
success.
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To get funky tan lines from
your shirt, shorts, and socks!
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To have a really fun time, despite the
above.
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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.
Band Camp
Volunteer Opportunities
Boosters help fit uniforms
during summer rehearsals & the first week of band camp.
Volunteers: simply report to the band room and
you will be trained on the spot and put to work.
Ready
to help? Click
here to sign up!
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