Band Camp Is Over!

Hey folks, we've had a pretty successful band camp and we're ready to do some serious work on the ballad when we get together next week. Here are a couple of things to know:

• We do NOT have rehearsal on Monday September 4. That is Labor Day, a Federal holiday, so the school will be closed. 
• If you didn't know that we have no rehearsal on Monday September 4, you need to check out the calendar over on the sidebar. The one that says "McKee's MB Calendar!".
• Since we don't have rehearsal on Monday September 4, it is even more important than normal for you to hold yourself accountable to rehearse your parts. Those who wish may get together with fellow bandmates and have a field sectional on the turf. Please be aware the temperature on Monday is forecast to be 100 degrees, so if you decide to have a field sectional, make sure you go over early in the day. No heat sickness for us!!

Have a great Labor Day Weekend, and we'll see you Wednesday evening!

 

Eclipse and Band Camp

 

The eclipse is upon us!  So what does that have to do with Band Camp? Well, the bosses over at District Office want to make sure no one has any trouble with their vision because of the eclipse, so no students will be allowed on campus until noon on Monday August 21. No football practice, no Band Camp - nothing until after noon. 

You have all received safe eclipse viewing glasses courtesy of Mr. Fulton (Thanks, Mr Fulton!!), so please be safe and do the right thing - no looking at the sun without those protective glasses, and plan to be at the band room and ready to rehearse by noon.

If you run into any post-eclipse traffic issues, please text McKee so that we know what to expect. And keep those eyes safe!

BTW, CLICK HERE to see information on the timing in Tigard!

It's Time! It's Time!!

IT'S TIME FOR BAND CAMP!! The season begins tomorrow and we're ready to go! In case you missed it, we're going to re-post the information from the previous post, so that everyone knows what's up:

• Please, eat breakfast. This is a very physical activity, and your body needs fuel.
• Band room doors open at 8:00 am.
• Rehearsal will begin PROMPTLY at 8:30 am.
• You need to bring a lunch, or money for a very quick run-and-get-it lunch.
• You need to bring LOTS of water.
• You need to bring sunscreen.
• You need your instrument or apparatus.
• You will need certain types of clothing:
• Closed-toe shoes - no sandals or flip flops. No boots.
• Layers - it may be cool in the morning, but by afternoon it could be hot.
• School-appropriate tops and shorts. We do not rehearse shirtless, or in swimsuit tops
• Rehearsal will end by 5 pm.

And look - here is what our typical daily schedule will be like:

• 8:30-9 - PT
• 9-10:45 - Music
• 10:45-11:15 - Break (time for an early lunch!)
• 11:15-3 - Field rehearsal - yes, water breaks will happen!
• 3-3:30 - Break - (time for a 2nd lunch!)
• 3:30-5 - Sectionals

Ready? Set? GO!!

We're So Excited - We Just Can't Hide It!

Hey, Marching Band folks - it's almost time for Band Camp! Whoo hoo!


If you've been checking McKee's MB Calendar on the right sidebar, you know that Band Camp is the same length as last year. We'll begin on Wednesday August 16 and continue through the week on Thursday and Friday, then come back the following Monday and be in Camp all week through Friday August 25. And then we'll begin our regular M/W 5-9 rehearsals on Monday August 28.

Here are the details:

• Please, eat breakfast. This is a very physical activity, and your body needs fuel.
• Band room doors open at 8:00 am.
• Rehearsal will begin PROMPTLY at 8:30 am.
• You need to bring a lunch, or money for a very quick run-and-get-it lunch.
• You need to bring LOTS of water.
• You need to bring sunscreen.
• You need your instrument or apparatus.
• You will need certain types of clothing:
• Closed-toe shoes - no sandals or flip flops. No boots.
• Layers - it may be cool in the morning, but by afternoon it could be hot.
• School-appropriate tops and shorts. We do not rehearse shirtless, or in swimsuit tops
• Rehearsal will end by 5 pm.

And look - here is what our typical daily schedule will be like:

• 8:30-9 - PT
• 9-10:45 - Music
• 10:45-11:15 - Break (time for an early lunch!)
• 11:15-3 - Field rehearsal - yes, water breaks will happen!
• 3-3:30 - Break - (time for a 2nd lunch!)
• 3:30-5 - Sectionals

Also, there are two more things you need to know:

1. Our Famous Garage Sale begins Friday August 18, the 1st Friday of Band Camp. For that day only, we ask you to show up at 7 am and help set up tables and move sale items into place so that everything is ready to go and we can earn LOTS OF MONEY. The Band Boosters will provide you with a good breakfast, and we'll be ready to hit the ground running at 9.
2. The End-of-Camp Picnic is Friday August 25, the last Friday of Band Camp. We will rehearse until 5 pm, take a short break, and then play a little music at 6 pm for your adult-types before eating terrific BBQ food. We'll ask your adults to bring something to contribute - that information will be noted here when the time gets closer. For now, make sure your adults know about this picnic and make sure it's on their calendar.
   

The forecast is calling for pretty warm weather, so Mr. Mister will be available and there may even be an opportunity to have a MB swim at McKee's - stay tuned!

Get ready - here we go!!