Marching Band Activities Beginning This Week

Hello Students and Families,

Marching Band activities begin this week with Freshman Camp and Leadership Team!  Can’t wait to get started!

Please plan on meeting on the practice field behind the band room.  Parents can drop off student in the parking lot next to the stadium.  You do not need to enter the building.  Building access will be available through the band room doors.

What to bring:

Instrument – With Flip Folder (If you have not been issued a flip folder yet, we do have them)

Water Bottle

Sunscreen

Athletic Shoes (Shoes that can be tied, no sandles, crocs, etc..)

Wear light colors and dress for warm weather

And most importantly, a good attitude and a willingness to learn!

Reminders for Band Camp Next Week

Reminders of Dates

Band Camp July 31 – Aug 4 9:00 – 4:00 (Required for all High School Band Students)

Freshmen Camp July 26 9:00 – 12:00 (Only 9th Graders and Leadership Team)

Leadership Team July 26 12:00 – 3:00 (Leadership Team Only)

Uniform Fitting

Here is the Uniform Fitting Schedule from Mrs. Sprague.  Please note your date and time.  Times are scheduled before and after camp. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qjb4xwfQolVCv8JtEr1Gj17kC-A0sSKdDva8BUOdVic/edit?usp=sharing_eip_m&ts=64b73f4a

Music

Here is the music to download.  You will still get printed parts at camp however it is a good time to blow off the dust and start taking a look.  If you are not sure what part to play, a roster will be available soon that will list your part assignment.   Here is the link to download your copy.  Please note it requires a CAPS email login.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15xSqBuZsgDZJYl4Zt7QuvKCIcZYE0LZc?usp=sharing

Parent Volunteers

Booster President Marc SImkins is asking for parent volunteers and donations that can help us at Band Camp.  Please read his post at the following link and considering helping out or donating if you are able.

https://coopersvillebands.org/2023-band-camp-volunteer-donation-sign-up/

Lunch and Water Bottles

Students will need to bring a sack lunch and a water bottle for camp. 

Drumline

Please make sure you have your availability up to date on this form for summer rehearsals

https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/boyyYoze

Band Fee

The Band Fee is used to help cover camp expenses and hiring staff.No student will be turned away or excluded based on financial concerns.

$10 – Uniform Black Band T-shirt ( Freshmen & new members)

$50 – Band Fee

• Paypal will be an option later this summer
• Band boosters will also be collecting money in the morning
• Please make checks out to “Coopersville Bronco Band Boosters”
• Families with more than 2 students in band will only be charged 1 fee of $100
• Marching Shoes will also be needed and a link to a storefront will be available later this summer.

Band Summer Mailing – Early June

Hello Students and Families,

This is the first of several emails regarding summer dates and camp information.  I will continue to send updates throughout the summer as music and drill get completed.  Here is the important information as we head into the summer months.

Reminders of Dates

Band Camp July 31 – Aug 4 9:00 – 4:00 (Required for all High School Band Students)

Freshmen Camp July 26 9:00 – 12:00 (Only 9th Graders and Leadership Team)

Leadership Team July 26 12:00 – 3:00 (Leadership Team Only)

Drumline

Instrument Placement June 22 9:00 – 12:00 (Required for all Drumline members)

Mark Lopez (Drumline Instructor) will also be in contact about the summer rehearsal dates as soon as he can set his availability.

Band Fee

The Band Fee is used to help cover camp expenses and hiring staff.  No student will be turned away or excluded based on financial concerns.

$10 – Uniform Black Band T-shirt (Freshmen & new members)

$50 – Band Fee 

• Paypal will be an option later this summer
• Band boosters will also be collecting money in the morning 
• Please make checks out to “Coopersville Bronco Band Boosters” 
• Families with more than 2 students in band will only be charged 1 fee of $100
• Marching Shoes will also be needed and a link to a storefront will be available later this summer.

Uniform Fitting

Students will be fit for uniforms (marching and concert) before and after camp.  A schedule will be provided by Mrs. Sprague (Uniform Chair) later this summer.

Show Theme

The show has been decided!  There will be a promotional mailing on the theme soon!  We have lots of options for great props and theatrics! 

Reminders of Upcoming Dates Next Week

Memorial Day – May 29

8:15 Band Room Open

8:30 Parade Block Outside Band Room

9:15 Move to South Elementary

9:30 Parade Begins

10:15 (approx) Veterans Park

11:00 (approx) Dismissed

Dress – Summer Uniform – Band Shirt and Shorts

Graduation – May 31

6:00 Band Room Open

6:30 Report to Football Field

7:00 Graduation Ceremony

8:00 (approx) End of Ceremony

Dress – Dress for the occasion – No Jeans, Shorts or Athletic wear.