Disclaimer: These dates were published exactly 365 days in advance. Please plan your doctor appointments, vacations, etc. around camp. While other schools practice after school 2 to 3 times a week we do not out of respect for your time and our athletic program. While other schools have 2, 3 even 4 weeks of band camp in the summer we do not. We respect the summer vacation, family time, travel opportunities, and educational opportunities our students partake in during their summer breaks. As a result, we have 1 full week of band camp as close to teacher workdays as is allowed. We have the latest, shortest, and easiest of band camps of any school in North Carolina. We run the country club of band camps. Appreciate it. As a result, it is our expectation that attendance for the very minimal 5 full days of camp be 100%. To do otherwise, forces all students to have to repeat information and drill moves when your child comes back after missing. There is no "I'll practice it on my own" for marching band. Especially drill. It slows ALL OF US DOWN for there to be an absence most especially for upperclassmen who are learning drill. Your lack of planning or disregard for the schedule slows every single student who is present down when you return. That is not fair to anyone. Allow the directors, the students, and the band to maximize the short amount of time we have together by having your child where they are supposed to be. DO NOT ASK ME TO MISS DAYS! The price of a 5 day rather than a 10 or 15 days camp is that you need to be present. It is not our job to plan around you. It it your job to plan around 170 other people.
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COMMON QUESTIONS?
- Drop Off and Pickup: We will meet each morning in the auditorium so drop off in front is best.
- Student Parking: You can park in the student lot up above the arts building.
- Athletic Practice? Do not stress. If you have a practice or game... GO TO THAT! We have you in class but your coaches do not. Therefore, their practices come 1st. The only thing we ask if you let us know which teams you are on so we can take note of it. Remind your coaches of this policy. There should be almost zero conflicts ever with any athletic event as a result. This is why there are so many athletes in the AHS Band!
Reminders:
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Dress: It’s summer! Dress like it. No hoodies, coats, sweaters, etc. are needed. Even in Asheville, August is a warm month.
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Shoes: Tennis Shoes are the only acceptable footwear for camp. Doc Martins, Birkenstocks, Chacos, etc. are dangerous to march in and can lead to issues. If fashion is a concern for you, feel free to change AFTER marching is done at lunch time.
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Water Bottle: Invest in a refillable water bottle to be taken to the field and with you around camp. Hydration is important. We do not drag 160 cups per rehearsal to the field- bottles are a need.
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Sunscreen: Please remember to bring sunscreen and use it daily. Even with it is cloudy or cool, the sun can be dangerous!
Food:
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Lunch (Monday – Thursday): Pack a Lunch for these days. No one is allowed to leave to get food once you are at school. The only food option on campus besides a packed lunch is Bridge and Tunnel at AB Tech next to the football field. However, this is not always open each day.
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Lunch (Friday): This is a celebratory meal provided by AHSBA through band fees. This will be a big buffet, but feel free to bring special desserts or extras for your sections if you choose. There will also be a signup for parents who want to donate desserts, fruit etc.
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Kona Ice: Visits band camp each year. They will come one of the 5 days at lunch and be set up. Bring some cash if you want to partake.
Percussion Schedule for August 4th-7th
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9:00-12:00- All 9-12th
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1:00-4:00- 10th-12th Only
Schedule for Full Band August 7th
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8:00-8:30: Arrival to AHS Auditorium
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8:30-12:00: Uniform Fittings for as many as possible starting with seniors
- 9:00-10:00- Flip Folder Making and Instrument Check Out
- 10:00-11:00- Set Sectional Sites and Section Leaders Work Stands Tunes
- 11:00-12:00- Full Band in Auditorium with Percussion
Daily Schedule August 10-13th
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8:00-8:30: Arrival to AHS Auditorium
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8:30-9:30: Marching and Posture Fundamentals at Outdoor Commons
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9:30-10:00: Marching/Pre-Game on Field
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10:00-10:15: BREAK
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10:15-11:00: 9th Grade Group Warmup / Organization on Stage
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11:00-12:00: 9th Grade Sectionals with Masterclass Teachers
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10:15-12:00- 10th-12th Grade setting drill outside on field
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12:00-1:00: LUNCH in Cafeteria and Outdoor Plaza (no food in auditorium)
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1:00-2:00: Full 9-12 Sectionals on Stands Tunes and Pre-Game
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2:00-3:00: 10-12th Sectional on Halftime and 9th Grade in Ensemble
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3:00-4:00: 10-12th in Auditorium/ 9th Grade with Masterclass Teachers
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4:15-5:00: 9-12th Together in Auditorium
Daily Schedule August 14th
- 8:30-9:00- Marching / Pre-Game Fundamentals
- 9:00- March to Stadium for Run of Friday Night and Pre-Game
- 10:15- Halftime Show Rehearsal / 9th Grade in Band Room
- 12:00-1:00 Celebratory Taco Bar Lunch
- 1:00-2:00- Student Led Sectionals 9-12th
- 2:00-3:00- 9th Grade Organize Sectional Rooms / 10-12th Rehearse in Bandroom
- 3:00-4:00- FINAL FULL BAND REHEARSAL
- 4:00-5:00- Clean, Games, Dismiss, T-Shirt Checkout
Convocation Performance August 18th
This is all TBA Based on ACS's Schedule- This is what we think will be happening that morning:
- 7:45- Meet in Auditorium
- 8:30- Perform
- 9:30- Eat Breakfast Courtesy of ACS
- 10:00- Dismissed- Can socialize in band room if transportation/pickup is an issue.
