BAND CAMP 2025 IS HERE!
Band Camp is REQUIRED for all members. If someone has a small conflict, appointment, etc., please let the directors know so they can plan accordingly. All Percussion Camp and Band Camp sessions will meet at the EHS Performing Arts Center, unless otherwise specified by instructors or directors.
BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
July 8 8AM - 3PM: Percussion Camp
July 9 8AM - 3PM: Percussion Camp
July 10 8AM - 3PM: Percussion Camp
July 11 8AM - 3PM: Percussion Camp
July 12 7AM - 10AM: Field Cleanup - Parent Volunteers Needed!
July 14 8AM - 3PM: Drum Majors/Section Leaders/Officers - Leadership Training
7:30AM - 4:30PM: Color Guard Camp
July 15 7:30AM - 4:30PM: Drum Majors/Section Leaders/Officers - Planning and Setup
7:30AM - 4:30PM: Color Guard Camp
July 16 9:30AM - 3PM: Drum Majors/Section Leaders/Officers, NEW MARCHERS, All Percussion
7:30AM - 4:30PM: Color Guard Camp
July 17 7:30AM - 11:30AM: ALL MEMBERS
July 17 6PM - 8PM: Band Family Picnic - El Oso Grande Park
July 18 7:30AM - 4:30PM: ALL MEMBERS
July 19 7:30AM - 4:30PM: ALL MEMBERS
July 21 7:30AM - 4:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Section Color Day
6:00 PM: Potluck and Game night (Music building)
July 22 7:30AM - 4:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Beach Day
July 23 7:30AM - 3:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Dress like Directors/Staff
July 23 5:30PM - 7:30PM: PEP BAND NIGHT!!
July 24 7:30AM - 4:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Anything But A Water Bottle (still bring your water)
July 25 7:30AM - 4:30PM: ALL MEMBERS - Frat boys vs. Sorority girls
6:00 PM: Movie night (Music building) - bring snacks to share
July 26 9AM - 12PM: ALL MEMBERS (Parent Meeting in PAC at 9/student performance ~10:30) - wear band shirts for performance
Students are on their own for lunch from 11:30-12:30 each day of band camp. Students may either bring their lunch or bring money to purchase lunch off-campus.
BAND CAMP UPDATES
Spirit days this week. See the schedule above for what to wear/dress up as
Students - see you on Monday and Friday evenings for some get togethers
WHAT DO I BRING TO BAND CAMP?
A good attitude, a willingness to learn, and an expectation of fun!
Band instrument in excellent playing condition.
Beach towel to sit on/put instrument on.
Tennis/athletic - NO sandals, flip-flops, crocs, boots, etc.
Wear cool, light colored clothing. APS dress code is enforced!
Sunscreen and hat.
LOTS of water. Must have refillable water bottle (as large as possible, 1/2 gallon to gallon size, please) and mark them with student's last name.
Black pep band folder and a pencil.
Reeds, mouthpieces, sticks and mallets as required by the Director.
Color Guard: supplied flags and rifles as required by the Director.
Sack lunch or money to buy lunch at nearby restaurants.