MANDATORY Band Camp starts August 9, 2010. It is a lot of fun and a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Half of the time is spent learning drill and the other half is spent learning the music. Band Camp ends with the traditional "last day of band camp pot luck dinner" for the marching band members and their families.

Things that Need to be Turned In on the First Day of Band Camp:

• Completed Contribution Form and donation check
• Completed Fundraising/Parent Volunteer Forms
• Completed and Signed Volunteer Activities Participation Form
• Completed eScrip, VONS, membership form – not required, but GREATLY appreciated! We can transfer accounts for you –let us know!
• Shoe/Glove Order and payment, not necessary if you are a returning band member and your shoes still fit and you still have gloves in good condition!
• T-Shirt Order and payment, optional
• Student Transportation Form – District form that must be completed and submitted with support documents if parent wishes to drive students in personal or District vehicles. We really need Approved parent drivers!

Checklist for Band Camp:

• Learn the music for the show (see the Field Show Music page for your sheetmusic)
• Learn Pep Music
• Water bottle, lunch and two or more non-messy, nutritious snacks
• Sun Protection (Sun Screen is a must, Hat, Sunglasses, etc.)
• Instrument and Music
• Comfortable shoes to march in (No Flip Flops!) Tennis shoes, athletic shoes HIGHLY recommended. Make sure they are comfortable!
• Appropriate clothing for different weather conditions (We will be marching in the morning and afternoon. Prepare for foggy and sunny weather.)

...the latest about Band Camp from current and former band members!

"It's the funnest challenge ever! Band Camp is a great way to make friends and get to know the school."
          Rachael Gwinn, Mellophone Section Leader, Class of 2008

"Band Camp is a great way to learn to play music, meet people and have lots of fun. You will also be able to say "This one time at band camp ..." It is also great to be part of the band experience."
          Robert Emmens, Drumline, Class of 2009

"Band Camp gets you acquainted with the music, marching, and your bandmates. A great intro to a great community."
          Caleb Dunne, Drumline, Class of 2010

 

Schedule

--Aug 9-13, Band Camp, 9am - 5pm

--Aug 16-17, Band Camp, 9am - 5pm

Uniform Fitting, DPHS Rm P-3
--Aug 19, Uniform Fittings, Returning Students, 9-11 am

--Aug 19, Uniform Fittings, New Students, 11am - 1 pm

Band Pot Luck, DPHS Cafeteria
--Aug 20, Instrumental Music Family Potluck, 6 - 8 pm; All music groups invited.  Food should be dropped off by 5:30 pm. Families whose last name begins with:

A-E: Bring Dessert (to serve 24)

F-H: Bring an Entree (to serve 18)

I-Z: Bring a Salad (to serve 24)

Drinks and table service will be provided.

Band Picture
--Aug 21, time TBA; Band, Drumline, Color Guard group photos