The Stinger
July 20, 2021 - SPECIAL BAND CAMP EDITION
IN THIS ISSUE
WELCOME TO OUR NEW BAND DIRECTORS
PRE-MARCHING BAND CAMP SCHEDULES
BAND BANQUET INFO
MARCHING BAND CAMP PARENTS MEETING
MARCHING BAND FEES ARE DUE NOW!
MARCHING BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
MARCHING BAND CAMP PACKING GUIDE
WELCOME TO OUR NEW VP OF SUPPORT SERVICES
COMING UP
Now until Thursday, July 22 ....................... Pre-Band Camp
Thursday, July 22 ........................................ Parents Band Camp Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. (location TBD)
Friday, July 23 ............................................. Band Banquet
Sunday, July 25 - Thursday, July 29............ Band Camp at Jekyll Island
WELCOME TO OUR NEW BAND DIRECTORS
A warm welcome to our new Director of Bands, Mr. Josh Roberts, and our new Assistant Band Director, Mr. John Renfroe! Thanks to all the students and parents who came to our “Meet and Greet” last week to meet our new band directors. We are all excited and looking forward to a bright future with the RHS band!
SO WHAT IS THIS MARCHING BAND THING ALL ABOUT?
PRE-BAND MARCHING CAMP SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 21 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
● 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Meet in the Band Room
○ Transition to visual block at practice field
○ Stretch, sectionals, and visual block
● 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - lunch
○ Students need to bring their lunch
○ Parent may drop food off at lunch time
○ Student MAY NOT leave campus for lunch
● 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Music Rehearsal
○ Brass and woodwinds in the band room
○ Color Guard in the cafeteria
○ Percussion outside
● 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.- snack break
● 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Full Ensemble Rehearsal
○ Practice field to set drill
Thursday, July 22 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
● 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. - Meet in the Band Room
○ Transition to visual block at practice field
○ Stretch, sectionals, and visual block
● 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - lunch
○ Students need to bring their lunch
○ Parent may drop food off at lunch time
○ Student MAY NOT leave campus for lunch
● 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Music Rehearsal
○ Brass and woodwinds in the band room
○ Color Guard in the cafeteria
○ Percussion outside
● 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - snack break
● 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Full Ensemble Rehearsal
○ Practice field to set drill
CHAPERONES NEEDED!
Thanks to all the chaperones who volunteered their time during the Pre-Band and Fundamentals camps thus far. We are still in need of more volunteers this week to assist at Fundamentals Camp. Please sign up below if you can assist. Thanks so much!
If you do not have access to Charms yet, please email stuartdougherty@gmail.com with your preferred volunteer slots and we can sign you up.
Event: Fundamentals Camp (all grades)
Dates July 21 - July 22
Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Quantity: 4 chaperones each day/shift
Responsibilities: Oversee band students/watch for heat exhaustion, etc.
Sign up here:
Wednesday: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=rswlhsb&v=5308766
Thursday: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=rswlhsb&v=5308767
MARCHING BAND CAMP PARENTS MEETING
There will be an informational parents meeting to give more information about our Jekyll Island trip and to answer any questions you may have.
Where ........................ Location Band Room
Who ........................... At least one parent of each student is encouraged to attend
MARCHING BAND FEES ARE DUE NOW!
The total fee for Marching Band students is $1,150.
If you don't know how much your remaining balance is, please either:
- Email our treasurer, Aimee Christian, at treasurer@roswellband.com or,
- See Aimee in the Band Room on Thursday, July 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (after the Band Camp Parents Meeting)
The options for paying any remaining fees are as follows:
1) Mail a check made out to RHSBBA to 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-144, Roswell, GA 30075.
2) Pay in person. We will be collecting payments at the school at the following times:
- Wednesday, July 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. (after the Band Camp Parents Meeting)
Please remember marching band fees are due BEFORE we leave for Jekyll Island. We want everyone to be able to participate. If you are experiencing financial constraints, let us know ahead of time that you need a payment plan or a scholarship. Forms can be downloaded at https://www.roswellband.org/join/documents-forms/.
BAND BANQUET INFO
The 2021 RHS Band Banquet is almost here!
Invitations have gone out to all 2020/2021 school year students and their families.
If you did not receive an Evite, please contact Marineli Dal Cerro at marineli@dalcerro.com.
Hope to see you there!
~The 2021 RHS Band Banquet Committee
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need parent volunteers to take pictures during the Band Banquet. No fancy cameras are required. If you have a smartphone, you are good to go! If you are willing to help, please email karenbeadlesrhsband@gmail.com.
MARCHING BAND CAMP AT JEKYLL ISLAND!
This year's Marching Band Camp will be at the Georgia 4-H Camp at Jekyll Island. It will be one of our best Band Camps yet and will definitely be an experience that you will never forget!
MARCHING BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 25
● 8:00 a.m. - report to RHS band room for pre-trip meeting
● 8:45 a.m. - load buses and take roll
● 9:00 a.m. - depart RHS for Jekyll Island
● 12:00 p.m. - stop for lunch (Location TBD)
● 4:00 p.m. - arrive at Jekyll Island
● 4:00 p.m. - get settled in bunks and prepare for band camp
● 5:30 p.m. - dinner
● 6:30 p.m. - unload trailer for rehearsal
● 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - music rehearsal in auditorium
○ Percussion - location TBD
○ Color Guard - location TBD
● 10:30 p.m. - in bunks and ready for lights out
● 11:00 p.m. - chaperone room checks
Monday, July 26
● 8:00 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.- breakfast
● 8:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.- transition to practice field
● 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - stretch and Visual Block
● 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. - set drill
● 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - lunch
● 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - music sectionals (locations TBD)
● 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - full Ensemble music rehearsal in auditorium
● 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - afternoon free time
○ student activities, nap, etc…
● 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - dinner
● 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - drill / full Ensemble
● 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - rest
● 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - music rehearsal and warm down
● 11:00 p.m. - room check and lights out
Tuesday, July 27
● 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.- breakfast
● 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - transition to practice field
● 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - stretch and visual block
● 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - set drill
● 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - lunch
● 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - music sectionals (locations TBD)
● 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - full ensemble music rehearsal in auditorium
● 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - afternoon free time
○ student activities, nap, etc…
● 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - dinner
● 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - drill / full ensemble
● 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - rest
● 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - music rehearsal and warm down
● 11:00 p.m. - room check and lights out
Wednesday, July 28
● 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - breakfast
● 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - transition to practice field
● 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - stretch and visual block
● 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - set drill
● 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - lunch
● 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - music sectionals (locations TBD)
● 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - full ensemble music rehearsal in auditorium
● 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - afternoon free time
○ Student activities, nap, etc…
● 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - dinner / activity (TBD)
● 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - drill / full ensemble
● 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - rest
● 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - music rehearsal and warm down
● 11:00 p.m. - room check and lights out
Thursday, July 29
● 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - breakfast
● 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - transition to practice field
● 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - visual block
● 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - full ensemble
● 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - virtual “Show and Tell” (if we have the technology to pull this off!!!)
● 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - clean up rooms and pack
● 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - lunch
● 1:00 p.m. - depart for return to RHS
● 8:00 p.m. - arrive at RHS
BAND CAMP PACKING CHECKLIST
Sheets/Pillow/Sleeping Bag
Blanket (dorm rooms are fairly cool in the evening)
Towels/Washcloths
Personal Toiletries
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Soap
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Comb/Brush
Comfortable Clothes for your whole camp stay (no time for laundry-so pack enough!)
Light Jacket/Sweatshirt for cool weather
Backpack
Rain Gear in case of inclement weather
Sunscreen (this is very important - DON’T FORGET IT)
Water Bottle
Alarm Clock
Pens/Pencils/Highlighters
Notebook/Dotbook
Sunglasses
Hat
Insect Repellant
An awesome Attitude!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW VP OF SUPPORT SERVICES
ROSWELL BANDS: WINDS, PERCUSSION, and GUARD
Email: communications@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/