It is that time again—the summer heat is upon us and the 2009 Glasgow Scottie Band is preparing for a great marching season. It’s BAND CAMP! I wanted to touch base with everyone concerning the upcoming weeks of band camp and try to answer most if not all of your questions. Please call or email if you have questions—our contact information is above. We will be glad to talk with you. Please read these information pages very carefully as they are packed with information for both the student and the parent.
MUSIC REHEARSALS (Not mandatory, but expected…if you are in town, I expect you to be here ) Tuesday, July 7 5PM-7PM Tuesday, July 14 5PM-7PM
PUP CAMP SCHEDULE (8th / 9th Graders, Percussion, Color Guard, Band Council—ALL GROUPS MANDATORY) Monday, July 20th 8AM-12PM (pups dismissed…unless percussion / guard)…ALL Guard & Percussion until 4PMEveryday Tuesday, July 21st 8AM-12PM (pups dismissed…unless percussion / guard)…ALL Guard & Percussion until 4PMEverydayWednesday, July 22nd 8AM-12PM (pups dismissed…unless percussion / guard)…ALL Guard & Percussion until 4PMEveryday Thursday, July 23rd 8AM-12PM (pups dismissed…unless percussion / guard)…ALL Guard & Percussion until 4PMEveryday Friday, July 24th 8AM-12PM (ALL DISMISSED @ 12:00PM)…(LEADERSHIP COUNCIL DCI @ MTSU)—meet at 2:30PMCAMP SCHEDULE (All Students Mandatory) Monday, July 27th 12:50PM-9:00PM Monday, August 3rd 12:50PM-9:00PM Tuesday, July 28th 12:50PM-9:00PM Tuesday, August 4th 12:50PM-9:00PMWednesday, July 29th 12:50PM-4:30PM Wednesday, August 5th 12:50PM-4:30PM Thursday, July 30th 12:50PM-9:00PM Thursday, August 6th 12:50PM-9:00PM Friday, July 31st 12:50PM-9:00PM (Pool Party) Friday, August 7th 12:50PM-9:00PM (Family Night)
~DAILY BAND CAMP SCHEDULE~ 12:50PM—Roll Call / Goals 5:15PM—Fundamental Marching / Drill Setting 1:00PM—Sectional Rehearsal 8:45PM—Wrap-Up Comments 3:30PM—Full Band Rehearsal 8:50PM—Clean-Up / Check Out 4:30PM—Dinner Break 9:00PM—Dismissed
BAND CAMP DINNER MENU FREE Lunch will be served daily from 12:00PM – 12:45PM to all students participating in band camp. FREE Dinner will also be served 4:30 -5:15(except on Wednesdays) to all students participating in band camp. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity provided to us by the Glasgow Independent School District.
PUP CAMP WEEK CAMP WEEK#1 CAMP WEEK #2 July 20 Snack & Optional Lunch July 27 Dinner (Pizza) August 3 Dinner (Chicken Sandwich)July 21 Snack & Optional Lunch July 28 Dinner (Hamburgers) August 4 Dinner (Hot Dogs)July 22 Snack & Optional Lunch July 29 Snack Only August 5 Snack OnlyJuly 23 Snack & Optional Lunch July 30 Dinner (Chicken Nuggets) August 6 Dinner (Hamburgers)July 24 Snack & Optional Lunch July 31 Dinner (Grill Out at Pool Party) August 7 Dinner (Spaghetti Supper)
BAND CAMP “SURVIVAL”Band camp is where the students will learn the music and the marching drill for the upcoming season. It involves a lot of hard work, but we like to have fun in the down time. Some tips for preparing for band camp and all that hard work are:1). EAT BREAKFAST/LUNCH…These are even served in the cafeteria every day for FREE!2). DRINK LOTS OF FLUIDS (Water/Gatorade)—Water will be provided, however it is suggested that your student bring additional water or a sports drink. It gets very hot and we want to make sure your student(s) stays hydrated! 3). Wear light-colored, lightweight clothing. (please BE APPROPRIATE!)4). Wear Tennis shoes (or “athletic” shoe)—Other types of shoes will not allow you to maneuver your body in the required drill movements hardly as well.5). Wear a HAT.6). Wear and bring SUNSCREEN.7). Practice your MUSIC before you arrive. Even memorizing before-hand never hurts.8). DINNER will be provided during each night during band camp from 4:30 – 5:15. The menu is printed above. If you foresee something that you do not enjoy eating, then plan ahead and bring your own, or have someone bring you something. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE CAMPUS DURING THE CAMP SCHEDULE. THIS IS COMPLETELY FOR THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS. UNIFORMSThere are a few uniform items that the student is responsible for purchasing. These include the following: 2 Socks ($4.00), shoes ($25.00), gloves ($3.00) and garment bag ($5.00) Again, These items are purchased by the band student and can be kept after leaving the band. All other items must be returned to the band at the end of the student’s band career. The above listed items are to be purchased in addition to the initial $225.00 Scottie Band Fees. They will be sold on an individual need basis. These orders and arrangements will be made during band camp. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Please see the calendar for more details) August – November Mondays: Winds 3PM-5PM; Percussion 6PM-8PM / Guard 6PM-8PM Tuesdays: Full Ensemble Rehearsal 5PM-8PM Thursdays: Full Ensemble Rehearsal 4PM-8PM Fridays: Full Ensemble Rehearsal 3PM-5PM (ONLY ON FOOTBALL GAME NIGHTS)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (Please see the calendar for more details)AUG. 22nd ………TJ Samson Bowl @ GHSAUG. 29th ………Exhibition @ Adair County / Muhlenberg County SEPT. 11th………HOME FOOTBALL GAME (FRIDAY)SEPT. 12th ……..Contest @ Caverna / Elizabethtown SEPT. 18th………HOME FOOTBALL GAME Middle School Band Night (FRIDAY)SEPT. 19th ……...Contest @ Glasgow High School (SCKyMBC) SEPT. 26th ……...Contest @ Ohio County / Russell County OCT. 2nd…………HOME FOOTBALL GAME (FRIDAY)OCT. 3rd …………Contest @ South Laurel / Laurel County OCT. 10th ……….NO CONTEST—OFF WEEKEND!!!!!! OCT. 17th ……….Contest @ Taylor County / Warren Central OCT. 23rd………..HOME FOOTBALL GAME (FRIDAY—Senior Night)OCT. 24th ……….Music City Invitational @ McGavock High School (TN) / Barren County / Grayson County OCT. 31st ……….KMEA Class AA West Regionals @ Caldwell County NOV. 7th………… KMEA Class AA State Semifinals @ TBA KMEA FINALS @ Papa John’s Stadium (Louisville, KY)AND…FINALLY~ PLEASE, PLEASE plan ahead. Students will NOT want to miss any part of band camp, rehearsals, or performances. We are anticipating a great season and look forward to seeing you at camp!
Corey S. Bonds Doug SmithDirector of Bands Assistant Director of Bands
