THE GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BAND 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

(Week of July 19, 2021)

Germantown HS Band- FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2021 FULL CAMP

GHS Band Parents and Students:

IT’S HERE!  Our 2021 Camp begins in a little over 24 hours! 

It’s very important that you read all of the information below in order to set yourself up for a great camp.  Download the camp scheudle as a separate document HERE. 

Camp Schedule

(with some reminders)

Generally speaking, camp will run on the following schedule each day:

8am- Roll Call

• meet in Small Band Hall in sections for section leaders to take roll
  • The band hall will open each morning at 7:30 am to allow students to enter. Please do not drop off students before 7:30am.
  • Students should arrive 5-10 minutes early to all meetings and rehearsals (“early is on time, on time is to be late”)

8:10- Day Meeting

• A brief overview of the day’s goals and objectives as well as reminders and general announcements.

8:30 to 11:30 Marching Outside- (everyone but front ensemble)

• Students will need to come dressed in the morning ready to go outside.
• Students must wear appropriate apparel for marching band which includes:
  • Light, loose fitting (and preferably moisture-wicking) clothing.
  • Tennis shoes with socks
  • We encourage sunglasses.
  • We encourage sunscreen.
    • It is suggested that they arrive with sunscreen already on.
  • ALL students going outside MUST have a hat. Regardless of section.
    • Yes, this includes the color guard.
  • ALL students need a LARGE (at least 1/2 gallon is recommended) portable water cooler from which they can drink. The water coolers must contain WATER ONLY. No sports drinks are allowed during rehearsals.  
  • Here is a link to a recommended-type water cooler: WATER COOLER
  • Water MUST be prepared before coming to the band hall—while refilling water will be allowed during the day, preparing water before the first morning block is not allowed. There is simply not enough space or water stations available.
  • Students are not, under any circumstances, allowed to share water or any consumables due to health and safety precautions.

11:30 to 1pm- Lunch

• Students may stay at the band hall during lunch, but will be required to eat in the tiled common areas of the building.
• Students may bring their own lunch but will need to be sure to bring in a lunch box or something similar as refrigeration is not available in the band hall.
• Students may have their lunch brought to them—but please keep in mind the nutritional needs of band camp.
• We highly discourage fried foods, salty foods or foods high in fat during camp meal breaks.
• We encourage: Whole grain pasta, rice, lean protein, fruits & vegetables and of course…. WATER, (although a sports drink will be fine during meal breaks).
• Students must have their own food and own drink due to health and safety precautions.
• Students that have a valid driver’s license are free to leave campus for meal breaks
• Students that do not drive are allowed to leave campus with only the following:
  • Parent/Guardian
  • Sibling
  • Another student that parents have given written permission to Mr. Harvison for whom they can them to leave campus. Permission for this can simply be emailed to Mr. Harvison.

1pm to 4:30pm- Sectionals (inside)

• These will generally be held inside.

4:30 to 6pm-Dinner Break

• (same rules for lunch apply)

            6pm to 9pm- Marching Outside (Everyone

• (Same rules for morning marching)

Again, this is the typical daily schedule.  However, with the current weather pattern, it is important that students be flexible as we may change what we do during each part of the day depending on the weather.  Please be flexible! 

You will need at every rehearsal:

• Instrument/equipment
• all music in your binder
• dot sheets (we’ll give to you)
  • Also here is a tutorial to help you read your dot sheet: DOT SHEET TUTORIAL
• phone- UDB app
• water
• a great attitude- please be flexible, be teachable, and trust the process.

Hornline Members:

Remember, you are expected to have all show music memorized and be familiar

(and can play) your warmups!!

Students will need to be picked up in a timely manner once they are dismissed every night.  Please have transportation arranged in advance for those students who do not drive.

We are so excited about this Camp and the official beginning of our 2021 Marching Season!  Please plan and prepare ahead of time to set yourself up for success for this camp!

We are so excited to see you all on Monday morning!

Be Prepared!

Be Excited!

Be LEGENDARY!

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