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Information for Sound Machine Band Members

Band Camp Reminders

  • What to Bring: band fees, medication, instrument, pencil, music, water jug, hats, and sunscreen.
  • Medical Considerations: Athletic physicals are not required but are highly recommended this year! Any medicine, inhalers, or other medical needs should be submitted to the Band Office on the first day of band camp. Medical forms will be sent in advance.
  • What Not to Wear: denim, jewelry, cell phones, or clothing that bears the name of a high school or another college
  • What to Wear: Plain white T-shirt (no logos), black shorts, all-white running shoes, and a hat.

Note: We will be spending a lot of time outside. It will be very important that you hydrate your body with plenty of water.

Camp Registration: All members must register for band camp. Once you register, you will receive all of the forms, and links for the music packets to learn prior to band camp. Registration links can be found on this website.

Sectional Requirements

All wind instrument players are responsible for bringing their own mouthpieces, reeds and other instrumental needs. A three-ring binder and sheet protectors are also necessary.

All percussionists will be required to have the following items upon arrival for band camp:

  • A three-ring binder (1 1/2 inch) and sheet protectors (at least 50)
  • A black Ludwig strap (snares and tenors only)
  • Three pairs of Vic Firth MS5 drum sticks (snares only)
  • Three pairs of Vic Firth MTS multi-tenor sticks (quints only)
  • Two pairs of Vic Firth MBH1 bass mallets (tenors only)
  • Two pairs of Vic Firth MBH bass mallets: size to be assigned by Mr. Chambers (bass drums only)

All dancers are required to adhere to the required attire below. Ensure that you have enough clothing to get you through at least one week of rigorous activity. Please make sure that you have adequate shoes for camp (dance sneakers and running sneakers). Even though this is band camp, you must maintain a presentable appearance. Each person's hairstyle and make-up needs to be kept up throughout a practice day. This is great practice for the upcoming season.

Attire:

  • Black sports bra
  • Black biker shorts
  • Black leggings
  • Plain white t-shirts
  • Running sneakers

Flag members must wear form-fitting white tops to all practices. This is to assure that the flag pole does not get caught in your shirt while twirling. Please invest in a quality sports bra and comfortable, supportive athletic shoes to practice in. Color guard/jazz sneakers are not required, but recommended.