BAND CAMP INFORMATION
August
3-6, 2009
1. What is Band Camp and why is it important?
Band Camp
is the time and place where returning members and rookie members work together. Fundamentals
of marching is taught as well as the opener for the halftime/competition show. It
is a mandatory part of being in the marching band.
2. Who must attend?
All
members of the “Knights” Marching Band and Color Guard members must attend.
3. How much does it cost and what does it cover?
Band Camp is $50.00 and this includes Clinicians and lunch for all
four days. If your child will be using a school instrument,
there will be a $25 maintenance fee (non-refundable). If you have not already
paid this fee, please do so on Sunday, August 2nd at band camp registration 3:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday. Checks
should be made payable to East Ridge High
School Band Parents.
4. Do I need to pay for anything else during band camp week?
Rookie members will order their gear packet which include black marching band shoes, black gloves, one
polo shirt, one band t-shirt and one pair shorts. The cost is $80.00 and payment
should be made by check to East Ridge High School Band. Parents may also pay half or all on their band
fee $300.00 for marching band. The deadline for this payment is August 29, 2009.
5. What are the dates and times for the full band camp?
Registration
is Sunday August 2nd from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm in the Band Room. Camp is Monday thru Thursday, August 3rd thru August
6th at East Ridge High School. Camp time is 8 am-12:00
noon; lunch on campus 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm; inside music rehearsal 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm; outside drills 3:00pm-5:00pm.
5:10pm-6:25pm lunch on your own.Evening rehearsal 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm each day.
There will be evening rehearsal on Wednesday.
6. What am I required to bring to band camp?
Students
should bring their instrument, music, suntan lotion, a hat, sunglasses and a thermos bottle with water. As previously stated, lunch is part of your cost.
7. What should I wear to band camp?
Students
must wear socks and sneakers to band camp. No open-toed shoes, sandals or flip
flops are allowed, as they are not conducive to marching band. It is advised
that students wear shorts and light colored clothing as we are outside for part of the day.
Jeans and black shirts are not recommended. Hats are allowed outside
on the field only but are not permitted in the band room.
8. Am I allowed to leave school campus during band camp?
Students
are not to leave campus for any reason not approved by Mr. Hart, Camp Director.
9. Do I need to bring my own instrument
Students who play percussion, tuba, baritone or mellophone will
be issued instruments. Remember the maintenance fee is $25.00. All other students
must bring their instrument.
10. Is there an initiation or audition for the marching band?
There is
no hazing or initiation allowed in the “Knights” Marching Band. All
the officers and returning members are there to help rookies because we are only as strong as our weakest player/marcher. The only auditions are for the Color Guard and Percussion sections.
11. How do I join the “Knights” Marching Band?
Students
sign up for band with their counselor during registration. Band is a full-year
activity and marching band satisfies ½ of the required Fine Arts credit for graduation. Color guard members sign up for Dance Technique Class.
