Buchanan Band Bulletin
July 2022
Marching Band Season is HERE!
Next week is our first SECTIONAL, and Pre-Camp is just around the corner! Be sure to check the schedules and updates ahead. And remember, to be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, to be late is to be left behind!
Now is a good time to go through your checklist and make sure you have everything ready to go for band camp:
- Wear comfortable clothes and athletic-type shoes. Dark colors absorb sunlight, so wear light colors to keep your body cooler. No sandals, slides, crocs, flip flops, heels, etc. during marching. Boots are discouraged because they don't allow for correct marching technique. Must be closed-toe, closed heel, and comfortable.
- Bring your instrument and all equipment (mouthpiece, reeds, etc). If you are using a school-owned instrument.
- Bring all your music that you received so far including warm ups, pre-game, and show music.
- Bring a binder with sheet protectors and some kind of strap. This will come in handy for outdoor rehearsals.
- Bring a pencil for marking music and drill. Please be prepared!
- BRING A WATER BOTTLE AND SUNSCREEN. EVERY DAY. The drinking fountains are still not in use, so you must bring your own water bottle.
- Wear comfy socks, and maybe bring an extra pair every day in case your feet get sweaty/stinky.
- Friday performance attire: Khaki shorts/pants, Show shirt, athletic shoes. Show shirts will be distributed at camp.
- Bring reeds, oil, slide grease, neck straps, sticks, etc. If you place an order through Quinlan and Fabish, you can choose to have it delivered to the school. https://www.qandf.com/
- Prepare to be OUTSIDE in the sun. Bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.
- Lunch is NOT provided by the school, so PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN.
- Deodorant is your friend.
Go Band!
Upcoming Dates & Sectional Schedule
IMPORTANT Parent Meeting on Thursday, July 28th at 8pm
Band Camp Theme Days
Make sure your HIGH SCHOOL student is registered for BAND CAMP!
Post-Camp Picnic and Performance
Monday Night Rehearsals & Wednesday Sectionals
Important Changes to the 2022 Marching Band Schedule
Band Books & Instruments for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Band
If your student is starting 7th or 8th grade band, and hasn't ordered a BLUE BOOK yet, now is the perfect time! 8th Grade Band students will begin the year with the blue book RIGHT AWAY, and 7th Grade should begin using them later in the year. The blue book is a continuation of what we worked on in the Red Book, and can be purchased from Quinlan & Fabish.
Questions?
Email: dcrussell@buchananschools.com
Website: buchananbands.weebly.com
Location: 401 W Chicago St, Buchanan, MI, USA
Phone: (269) 695-8403
Facebook: Facebook.com/buckbands