Please make note of the following dates and times so that we have
full attendance for camp.
OFFICER & SECTION LEADER MEETING: Wednesday, July 29 from 10:00-Noon
BAND CAMP LOCATION: Shawnee Mission South High School
NEW MARCHERS' CAMP: Thursday, July 30-Aug. 4, 7:30-11:00am and
12:30-2:30 pm. On August 4, the New Marchers will be done at lunch time.
NEW MARCHERS' PARENT MEETING: Thursday, July 30 at 7 PM in the SMS
Auditorium. It is recommended that you print a copy of the 2009-2010 Band
Aid (available on the BAND AID Page in July) and bring it with you to the
meeting.
1ST HOUR PERCUSSION CAMP: Thursday, July 30 - Tuesday, August 11, 7:30-
11:00am and 12:30-2:30pm
1ST HOUR BAND CAMP: Monday, August 3 - Tuesday, August 11, 7:30-
11:00am and 12:30-2:30pm
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED ON ALL DAYS THAT APPLY TO YOU.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND BAND CAMP?
OFFICER & SECTION LEADER MEETING: Those who have been elected as
officers or appointed as section leaders need to attend for discussion of
camp, plans for the season, and review of basics. Only those who attend
will be teachers for New Marchers Camp.
1ST HOUR PERCUSSION CAMP: All those who are planning on being members
of the drum line or pit percussion need to attend. 5th Hour members will
only attend the first four days. 1st Hour will continue through the 8th.
Our drum line instructors and the drum majors will run this camp.
Instrument assignments will be made during the first day of this camp if not
before. Do not miss!
NEW MARCHERS' CAMP: This is for anyone who will be marching with the
group for the first time. Student leaders, under the direction of the
FieldCaptain, will teach the basics of Souths marching style. Staff will
run music rehearsals. New Marchers Camp will overlap Regular Marcher's
Camp for two days so that the entire group can rehearse together and the pre-
game show can be learned. Any new upper-classmen will be expected to
continue through the 8th.
1ST HOUR BAND CAMP: All members that are 10, 11, or 12 graders need
to attend. Rehearsals will focus on building individual skills and
perfecting the new music. Basic marching skills will be reviewed. Our goal
is to completely learn the Pre-Game show and get well into the contest show.
FORMS, UNIFORMS, DUES, & SHOES
Uniforms will be issued at Band Camp. In order to receive a uniform,
each student must have the following:
* Band Uniform Contract - Available online and in the Band Aid
* Band Student Dues - $50 - payable to "SMS Band"
* Band Booster Club Dues - $30 per family - payable to "SMS
Band Boosters"
* $25 Check for black marching shoes, if needed, made out
to "SMS Band" Please use the "DUES & SHOES" Form from the back of the Band
Aid, or print it from the Forms page, and paperclip your checks to it. This
will be turned in to the Uniform Ladies at Band Camp. Thank you!
Also due at Band Camp: FALL FORMS - Available in July on the Forms page
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE PRINTING YOUR FORMS, TRY THIS (Windows XP): Add
teacherweb.com as a Trusted Site on your computer.
*Go to your control panel, click on Network and Internet Connections, then
click on Internet Options.
*The Internet Properties dialog box will open - click the Security Tab.
Then click the Trusted Sites Icon. Look just below the icon and click
Sites.
*Then add https://teacherweb.com/ as a trusted site. Click Add and then
OK.
BAND CAMP FAQ'S
WHAT IF I CAN'T COME?
Work is not an excuse from any scheduled band practice or performance.
School sports and activity conflicts will be worked out to the students
benefit between Mr. Adams and your coach/sponsor. Very few activities
interfere with camp. If you must miss any part of camp, inform Mr. Adams
verbally, by email through this website, and with a parent-signed note (so
Mr. Adams wont forget). If you have a trip or other major conflict, you
will be aided by the Junior Drum Major and your section leader so that you
can catch up on what you have missed. It is your responsibility to catch
up. The group depends on the work of its individuals.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CAMP?
Always have your music, small spiral notebook that becomes your drill book,
pencil, and instrument. Wear comfortable clothes (no sandals on the
marching field-wear tennis shoes. This is a requirement!) It will probably
be hot!
It is highly recommend that you bring a thermos of ice water, sun glasses, a
cap, and sunscreen. When outside, we will take regular breaks for rest and
water. Water is a much better choice than soft drinks or almost anything
else.
LUNCH, I NEED FOOD!
During the lunch break, most members go to the many nearby fast food
restaurants or home. Those of you who cant drive and dont want to go
home for lunch will find upperclassmen and especially section leaders very
helpful in the ride department. Use lunch as a time to create new
friendships and renew old ones.
