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Dear band community,

 

I hope you are enjoying your summer.  Please remember to stay active and hydrated and begin to get yourself acclamated to being outside.  We have some very exciting but busy weeks ahead.

 

This is the first of three very important Broadcasts regarding upcoming band camp.  Please read each one carefully, even if you are a returning member.  The six attachments are for student leaders only.

 

This is for all members who are new to the Green Hope Falcon Regiment, with the exception of colorguard.  Aaron has also asked for ALL battery (NOT pit/front ensemble) to attend.

 

6-8pm on the practice field in front of GHHS

Wear comfortable sneakers that fit, socks, and comfortable, cool clothing.  You will also need a hat and/or sunglasses.

These rehearsals are vital to making you feel comfortable on the first day of full band camp.  We will teach you all of the marching basics and teach you how to read drill charts so you won't be behind the rest of the group and we can move quickly into learning the show.

 

This is for all section leaders and members of the leadership team.  Please view all six attachments for information on the Ropes Course.

 

Ropes Course, Bond Park

8am-noon

 

Attachment descriptions:

1  What to expect--an overview

2  Clothing guidelines--read carefully so you won't be sent home.

6  Map to Bond Park

 

This is a very fun experience.  It will emphasize the same leadership qualities that we will be discussing in our training session.

 

Leadership Training, Band Room

12-5pm

 

Everyone needs:

 

*comfortable and fitting shoes,

*two pairs of socks,

*hat and/or sunglasses,

*sunscreen,

*a wide-mouthed water bottle,

*a small towel

*light-colored clothing, including comfortable shorts, such as gym shorts. 

 

 

8am-12pm  Marching rehearsal on GHHS practice field.  Be sure to bring instruments.

12-1pm  Lunch (bring your own bag lunch)

1-3:30pm  Sectionals inside:  Rehearsing and memorizing music

3:30-4:00pm  Snack break

4-6pm  Marching rehearsal on practice field

 

All students will be expected to ride the bus.  Meeting time at GHHS will be early on Friday morning (stay tuned for exact time).

8am-12pm  Marching Rehearsal on field

12-1pm  Lunch in dining hall (provided)

1-4pm  Sectionals inside

4-5:30pm  Marching rehearsal on field

5:30-6:30pm  Dinner

6:30-9:00pm  Rehearsal on field

 

These seem like long days, but you will be amazed by how much we get done.  When the days are this productive, they fly by.  We will have some sort of evening activity after rehearsal (and showering).

 

Please don't plan anything strenuous on this day.

 

Same schedule as before.

 

9-11am  Rehearsal on field, freshen up, change into show shirts

12pm  Informance.  Public invited. 

 

We will have some sort of social afterward.  Stay tuned for more info.

 

 

I hope everyone has had a restful and relaxing summer.  We will have around a month and a half before school starts, but it's almost time to dig into the fall show!  It's going to be a great show to watch develop over the first few weeks.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

 

To come:

Information on volunteering and donation needs

More specifics on transportation to away camp

Information on social at end of camp

Camp and season goals

Nutrition:  how to take care of your body

Last-minute reminders

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Brian Myers
Director of Bands
Green Hope High School
2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road
Cary, NC  27519
(919) 388-5157  Band Office
(919) 380-3712  School Fax
www.greenhopeband.org