The Stinger
SPECIAL EDITION: All Things Band Camp
ARE YOU READY TO BAND!!!
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR THE MARCHING SEASON
PRE-CAMP: Mon, July 22- Thurs, July 25
START HYDRATING TODAY
Instrument Rental
If you need any instrument to rent for the marching band season, please CLICK HERE. Your instrument will be ready for you on the first day of pre-camp. Make sure you get there early to pick up your instrument. All necessary accessories must be provided by the student (mouthpiece, reeds, ligatures, valve oil, neck straps, etc.) Students will need to pay a $50 rental fee for the marching season. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Moon.
PRE-CAMP AT MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
Eat a Good Breakfast, but DO NOT EAT/DRINK THE FOLLOWING:
MILK OR BANANAS.
TO BE EARLY IS ON TIME... TO BE ON TIME IS LATE..... TO BE LATE IS UNACCEPTABLE
The schedule is as follows:
7:00 A.M.- Band Room Opens
8 A.M.-12 P.M.: Block 1
12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.- Lunch
1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.-Block 2
5:00 P.M.- Band Room Closes
Students may bring a lunch or may go off campus to dine. Be aware that restaurants are not in walking distance.
**All fees for Marching Band are due on July 19. Families who are have not paid and who have not applied for financial aid, will need to talk with Mr. Moon no later than July 19.
**All forms including MB Intent form, concussion awareness, transportation, medication forms, Student Physicals SIGNED BY A DOCTOR, and a copy of the front and back of your insurance card are also due on July 19. You may turn those at www.roswellband.com and physicals are due on the Dragonfly platform. Click here to access it.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IF ALL FORMS AND PAYMENTS ARE NOT TURNED IN BY JULY 19.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR BOTH CAMPS
Sunscreen
32 oz or Bigger Water Thermos
A Hat
A Great Attitude
Index Card Notebook
Music, Pencil and a 3 Ring Binder with Sheet Protectors
SMARTPHONE DONATIONS
Snack Donations
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!
We need your help to make Marching Band Camp a success! Every day, we need parent chaperones to fill morning & afternoon shifts. These volunteers render first aid if needed and are an extra set of hands throughout the day. We also need fresh fruit and salty snack donations to keep the students hydrated and refreshed. Click here to volunteer!
BAND CAMP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
Sunday, JULY 28 - Thursday, AUGUST 1
ALL THE DETAILS
ON SUNDAY: REGISTRATION WILL BE FROM 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. AT THE DORMITORY FOR EACH STUDENT.
**Students with medication should bring the medicine, in original containers, along with SHS-1 or SHS-2 forms as applicable to check-in at UWG.
STUDENTS WILL BE HOUSED AT CENTERPOINTE SUITES
SUNDAY'S SCHEDULE
5:00 P.M.- DINNER WILL BE SERVED
6:00 P.M.- REHEARSAL WILL BEGIN
9:00 P.M.- EVENING ACTIVITY
10:30 P.M.- ROOM CHECK
11:00 P.M.- LIGHTS OUT
DAILY SCHEDULE:
7:00 A.M.- WAKE UP
8:00 A.M.- BREAKFAST
9:00 A.M.- BLOCK 1
12:00 P.M.-LUNCH
1:00 P.M.-BLOCK 2
4:30 P.M.- DINNER
6:00 P.M.-BLOCK 3
9:30 P.M.- NIGHTLY ACTIVITY OR STAND TUNES REHEARSAL
11:00 P.M.- ROOM CHECK
11:30 P.M.- LIGHTS OUT
THURSDAY:
7:00 A.M.- WAKE UP
8:00 A.M.- BREAKFAST
9:00 A.M.- BLOCK 1
12:00 P.M.-LUNCH
1:00 P.M.-BLOCK 2
4:30 P.M.- DINNER
5:00- PARENTS ARRIVE FOR LOADING
6:30P.M.-SHOW STARTS
7:00 P.M.- SHOW ENDS AND LOAD THE TRUCK
8:00 P.M.- DEPART FOR ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL
9:30 P.M. PARENT VOLUNTEERS UNLOAD THE TRUCK
10:00 P.M.- BAND ROOM CLOSES
WHAT DO I NEED AT BAND CAMP @ UWG
- SLEEPING BAG OR EXTRA LONG TWIN SIZED SHEETS/BLANKET
- PILLOW
- TOWEL, WASH CLOTH, SOAP, SHAMPOO AND DEODORANT
- 2 PAIRS OF TENNIS SHOES (NOT NEW)
- LIGHTLY COLORED CLOTHING FOR OUTDOOR REHEARSALS
- SNACKS AND WATER
- ALL THINGS FROM PRE-CAMP
HOW DO I GET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GA!
The address for Centerpointe Suites is: 116 East Roberts Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from UWG. If students are driving to camp, they must surrender all keys (including spares at check-in). If your student is riding with someone other than you, please contact Mr. Moon with the person who will be picking up your child. That person will be required to show ID before your child can depart.
We will also need a group of parents and students to help unload the trucks as we return from UWG. Please click here to volunteer!
Roswell Band: Winds, Guard and Percussion
Email: communicationsdirector@roswellband.com
Website: www.roswellband.com
Location: 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-144, Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: 470-254-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RHSBand/