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!
| Event | Location | Time |
| Freshmen Camp – All Freshmen and Leadership Team Members | Practice Field | 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| Leadership Team Meeting and Training | Band Room | 12:00pm – 3:00pm |
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.
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.