Band Camp Starts Monday! (July 29th – Aug 2nd 9:00am – 4:00pm)
We can’t wait to get everyone on the field next week! Several things have already happened this summer including Freshmen Day, Leadership Training and numerous rehearsals with the drumline. They are ready to go!
Reminders
As we head into Monday, here are some things to remember:
– Register at the Band Booster tent – Camp starts at 9:00 but try to be early as it takes awhile the first day
– Meet outside on the Practice Field behind the school and look for your section sign
– Water bottle
– Sunscreen
– Sack Lunch
– AAA Batteries – A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season
– Wired Earbuds – traditional audio plug 1/8”
– Band Fee (turn in under the band booster tent) – You can also pay online via PayPal – coopersvillebands.org/bandfee
– Instrument and supplies (reeds, oil, etc)
– Wear Athletic Shoes
– Uniform Fitting (check your scheduled time) – Link for Uniform Fittings
– Participate in Theme Days!It’s fun! CLICK HERE FOR THEME DAYS
Dress
Dress for the weather but maintain school dress code.Light colors tend to be cooler than dark colors.Try to have pockets in your shorts, it will help for our new Click system. The Click devices do have a clip however.
Link to All Marching Band Documents (Music, Drill, Recording, Cast List, Roster)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1veMvmAPj-T9A7XgMmDwb_aQvQeIIbsQD?usp=sharing
PREVIOUS UPDATES (FROM MID JULY UPDATE)
Updates and Information
– AAA Batteries – These are for our new Click system. A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season
– Wired Earbuds – These will also be for our new Click system.
(The Click System are individual devices that give each student a metronome in their ear with customized coordinates for each member. There is no longer a need for the big loud speakers!)
Lunches
Please plan on bringing a sack lunch each day during camp. The will not be refrigerators available and will have to be stored in the student lockers.
Uniform Fitting
Students will be fit for uniforms during camp. Each student is being assigned a time. Please follow the schedule so our parent volunteers can get everyone fit in a timely fashion. If there is a conflict with your assigned time please text Christine Sprague at 616-502-1426 Please follow this document for instructions and times.
Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025
This document is all the upcoming dates for the new school year. This includes all drumline dates as well on the second page. With the availability of the new athletic fields, we now have the opportunity to use the field for evening rehearsals. This has been something we have been missing for quite sometime and we now puts us on a more level playing field as we prepare for performances. There are four scheduled rehearsals that occur during performance weeks.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_89ag_Kvj7-VkTg40pGGXuONlw3-Rw9itmIzyubh_0I/edit?usp=sharing
Reminders of Dates
Band Camp July 29 – Aug 2 9:00 – 4:00 (Required for all High School Band Students)
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
- BAND BOOSTERS WILL COLLECTING MONEY IN THE MORNING OR PAY ONLINE: coopersvillebands.org/bandfee
- 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.
Other Supplies Needed for Camp
– Water Bottle
– Sunscreen
– AAA Batteries – These are for our new Click system. A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season
– Wired Earbuds – These will also be for our new Click system.
(The Click System are individual devices that give each student a metronome in their ear with customized coordinates for each member. There is no longer a need for the big loud speakers!)
