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Typical Daily Schedule for Band Camp
(tentative and flexible in case of changing weather or changing instructional needs)

Note on Arrival Time: 

"To be on time is to be late - to be early is to be on time" 
Each student must arrive with sufficient time to be completely prepared for rehearsal.  Students who are habitually tardy (more than two!) will be placed on alternate status and will lose their regular position on the marching field.

Note on Dismissal Time: 

Dismissal time is the actual time rehearsal ends.  Every student is then responsible for proper storage of all equipment and for assuring that the  band room is ready for the next rehearsal before leaving.

Week 1
August 11 - 14, 2008

Students are expected to have all music, drill notebooks, instruments and WATER at all rehearsals along
with pencils, chalk and markers.  Students are responsible for keeping all music and drill charts fully marked with
instructions given during rehearsal.  Notebooks will be provided, however students may want to enhance their drill/music
notebook with page dividers and/or organizers for pencils, pens and chalk.  Organization and thorough preparation
will be your personal keys to success!

7:45 Arrive at the MVHS band room
8:00 Roll call and Conditioning
8:30 Marching Fundamentals
10:00 Basic Drill Instruction
   - Breaks and Snacks will be provided
   - Water Bottles are Required
11:00 Music Warm-ups/Instrument Fundamentals
12:00 Lunch (students may not leave campus)
1:00 Music Warm-ups/Instrument Fundamentals
1:30 Full Ensemble Music Rehearsal
2:00 Sectional Rehearsals
3:30 Full Ensemble Music Review
3:55 Announcements
4:00 Dismissal

Week 2
August 18 - 21

7:45 Arrive at the MVHS band room
8:00 Roll call and Conditioning
8:30 Marching Fundamentals
10:00

Drill Instruction

   - Breaks and Snacks will be provided
   - Water Bottles are Required
12:00 Lunch (students may not leave campus)
1:00 Drill Review
2:00 Outdoor Sectionals - Focus on Fundamentals
3:00 Full Ensemble Music and Drill Review
3:55 Announcements
4:00 Dismissal

Week 3 - "Put it all together"
August 25 - 28

2:45 Arrive at the MVHS band room
3:00 Roll Call and Conditioning
3:45 Music Fundamentals / Music Review
5:00

Dinner Break

5:30 Drill rehearsal with full music/choreography
   - Breaks and Snacks will be provided
   - Water Bottles are Required
7:55 Announcements
8:00 Dismissal

 

"Break time is down time!"

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Mountain View High School
Band Parent Association
All Rights Reserved

Douglas C. Armstrong, Director of Bands
e-mail:  armstrongdc@staffordschools.net


Last modified: 05/02/08