I'm So Excited - I Just Can't Hide It... (yes, another classic pop music reference)

BAND CAMP IS TOMORROW!! Make sure you're ready!

• Get some good sleep tonight.
• It's going to be hot. Make sure to wear loose fitting clothing. A hat can be helpful.
• Bring your water bottle.
• Eat a nutritious breakfast. Good carbs and protein. Not a lot of sugar. Drink water.
• Wear close-toed shoes. No sandals, no flip-flops. No boots. No heels.
• Bring a nutritious lunch and some good snacks. 
• Make sure you have your equipment!

Are YOU ready? Here we go!!

BTW, we really do begin AT 8:30. 

So you should really be there no later than 8:15. 

Doors open at 8am.  

(Also, make sure you and your adults check out Friday's Schedule on the sidebar.)  

In The Summertime, When the Weather is Hot...

...you can stretch right up and touch the sky.  

When the weather's fine, 

You got marching, you got marching on your mind.

(apologies to Ray Dorset)

T-minus 2 days and counting! Band Camp begins Wednesday! Can you handle it?? What should you do??

• DRINK WATER!! Remember, you should be drinking at least four 8oz glasses everyday, with the goal of drinking eight 8oz glasses. Do you have water with you right now? If not, go get some. Now. And drink it.
  
  
  
  
  
• Cut back on soda. Soda is dehydrating. It is not good for you. 
  
  
  
• Especially cut back (or eliminate!) energy drinks. They are very bad for you. Stop now, while you can. 
  
  
  
• Have you checked out the music? Have you started to learn it? I hope so!!
  
  

ALSO, we are still looking for more people to join the pricing/organizing party Tuesday evening (8/16). If you're not already committed to something else, PLEASE come help. 6-8pm, behind the Swim Center parking lot. There will be cool and tasty treats, and (as they say) many hands make light work. This is for ALL band program members and ALL their adults! RSVP by CLICKING HERE, or just show up!

 

BAND CAMP WEEK IS HERE!!

 Oh my goodness - Band Camp is only three days away!

What do you need to know??

• It's gonna be HOT HOT HOT! So YOU need to hydrate before we get started. Drink at least four 8oz glasses of water every day between now and then. Your eventual goal is eight glasses. Yes, it will make you pee more. That’s OK.
• It will be sunny. Sunscreen is your friend. And Carmex or Blistex.
• Drink water.
• A hat will protect your head.
• Light colored loose fitting clothing will be helpful.
• We wear shirts and shorts. We don't wear jeans. Tee shirts and tank tops are great.
• Drink water.
• Good closed-toed shoes are a must. No boots, no flip flops. No bare feet. Also, no bear feet.
• Marching band is very physical. Over the next two days, spend at least 20 minutes, three times each day involved in good physical activity.
• Drink more water.
• Your body needs fuel to do good work. Eat lean protein, healthy grains, good fruits and veggies. Soda and coffee are NOT your friends. And eating healthy food before coming to Band Camp is essential. Just like a car, your body doesn’t run without fuel.
• Make sure you are practicing your instrument EVERY DAY. 
• Water is the elixir of all goodness. 

Here's our schedule:

• 8 am                Doors open (Black Gate)
• 8:30 - 10          Music
• 10 - 11             PT and Basics
• 11 – noon        Field Time
• 12 - 12:30        1st Nutrition Break
• 12:45 - 3          Field Time
• 3 - 3:30            2nd Nutrition Break
• 3:30 - 4:45       Sectional Time
• 4:45 – 5 *        Announcements/Next-Day Goals

(Watch this space - more information to come Monday evening!)

 

Are YOU ready for August 17th??

 

The Garage Sale Is Coming!

Hey friends - every year we have an a-MAY-zing garage sale in August, to help raise money for the band program. There are a couple of different ways for YOU to help, including assisting at the donation times and at the sale itself. Here's the info:

• TWO more donation dates: Sunday August 7, and Sunday August 14. 2:45 - 5:15 pm. Location is THS band trailer, near the THS track. We URGENTLY need people for August 7!
  
• CLICK HERE to sign up to help with donations!
• The sale itself! Friday and Saturday August 19 and 20. (Friday shifts are now available - Saturday options coming soon!)
  
• CLICK HERE to sign up for the sale!

 

So who should sign up? EVERYONE! If you're in any of the band programs (marching, concert, wind ensemble, jazz, drumline), this is a fundraiser where you should help. And we need adults too!