Weekly Update (July 22 - 28)
The Update:
Hosting Academy: Monday and Tuesday [DCI Corp]
All rehearsals open to the public
All rehearsals at Naaman Forest High School
No specific rehearsal schedule
DCI Mesquite tomorrow, July 22
Call time at 5:45 pm
Depart at 6:00 pm
Bring money for snacks
Parents, please sign up for the parent remind for updates on when we are arriving home.
Charge phones fully before arriving at school
Region music will be available on Tuesday
Students: Download the Beam and UDB Pro App
All users need to download the latest version of UDBapp Pro on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
All users need to download the latest version of Beam Music on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
Preparation for summer band:
Daily, walk or jog outside for at least 20 minutes before 11:00 am to get acclimated to the summer heat.
Drink WATER, hydrate more than you have been over the summer
Establish a normal sleep schedule.
UPDATE for week 1, All dates will be on Naaman Forest Camps. No dates on South Garland Campus.
Summer Band:
Leadership Camp: Begins Monday, July 22
Monday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 24
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Drumline Camp: Begins Monday, July 22
Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Full Band: Begins Monday, July 29
Week 1: Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2
UPDATE for week 1, All dates will be on Naaman Forest Camps. No dates on South Garland Campus.
Week 2: Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9
Things to note:
Athletic wear or spirit theme wear [Athletic shoes are mandatory]
Sun protection: Hats are mandatory. Highly recommended: Sunglasses and Sunscreen
Bring lots of water: Gallon insulated water jugs are recommended
Bring instruments. If you do not have one use, fill out this FORM
PHYSICALS need to be completed before camp: July 22 for Percussion and July 29 for the Winds
Week at a Glance:
Monday:
Percussion Camp 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Leadership Camp 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DCI Mesquite: bus leaves at 6:00 pm - back to Naaman around 11:00 pm
Tuesday:
Percussion Camp 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Region Master Class: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Leadership Camp 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
Percussion Camp 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Region Master Class: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Leadership Camp 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday:
Percussion Camp 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday:
Percussion Camp 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Supplemental Supplies
All members are required to bring the following supplies for band camp. These items will be used to feed and hydrate your students during the hot days of summer band.
Freshman: 2, 6 Gallons Gatorade mixes (Orange, Fruit Punch, Lemon Lime or Glacier Freeze) Bring TWO
Sophomores: 64 bottles of water (Size 16.9 Fl. oz)
Seniors: 1 pack of Nature Valley, 60 cts Granola Bars & 1 pack of Quaker 36 ct, Granola Bars
Band Fees
Parents,
Reminder that the Remainder of our $200 band fee is due by band Camp 7/29/24
We are able to take these fees in person via check (Payable to Naaman Forest Band) or Cash.
For those who were able to pay in full in advanced, Thank You. Your expeditious payment allows us to provide more masterclass services at the beginning of the school year.
Band Fee Payment Schedule
Available upon request. Please see Mr. Falls for more information.
