Band camp is an intense two week mission with multiple goals. One goal is to make great progress toward learning the season’s show before the school year begins. It is also intended to instill the sense of teamwork and camaraderie that is needed to build a great marching band. Although band camp is long days and hard work, students also believe it is a fun and rewarding experience.

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The band has one field show it will perform during each season. The marching element is quite intricate; the music is challenging. The primary activities of band camp are to “blockout” the marching drills ,practice the music, and put marching and music together. 



The Marching Band Camp occurs in July. Attendance to this camp is mandatory for participation in the Falcon Marching Band; dates

and times are:



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​Pre-Camp 
July 14-18
Monday - Friday
5:30-9:00pm  -Indoor music rehearsal
 

Band Camp 

July 21-25, 2014
Monday - Friday

7:30am – 4:00pm - Sectionals

4:00pm - 5:45pm - Dinner Break

6:00pm – 9:00pm - Warm Up & Field Rehearsal
 

Saturday

8 am – 10 am - Warm Up & Rehearsal

10:30 am - Show Preview for Families 
 

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Eat a good breakfast at home before you arrive at camp every day. It is vitally important that you do not start practice on an empty stomach. Your lunch is provided each day of full band camp. Lunch will be served in the school cafeteria and will include a healthy balanced meal with fruits and veggies. Snacks will be provided through the day including fresh fruit, veggies and granola bars. Water will be available all day. You may bring additional snacks and drinks to eat during your break. Please avoid carbonated beverages and sugary snacks. There is no refrigeration available for students during camp. A dinner break is provided, you may go home to eat or participate in a food order made by the band officers - everyone pays for their own dinner.



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The primary activities alternate between inside and outside. Therefore, rain would typically not cause any rehearsal cancellations; the band moves to inside activities.





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​There is a two hour beak in the middle of the day for students to rest, go home, shower or stay at school to relax with a movie in the band room. They are responsible for their dinner during this time. There will also be breaks given throughout the day for hydration.







• Instrument/Equipment (includes mouthpiece, reeds, oils, etc.)

​• Pencils

• Personal Water Bottle labeled with your name (provided to all first year members)
 

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​The band staff is keenly aware of the challenges that come with the heat that is common during the summer in Georgia. The band has multiple parent volunteers with medical expertise, and there is always a parent on duty during camp. At the marching practice field, water is provided, though students may supply their own; there are frequent breaks with shade available. Fans and mist tents (when needed) are also provided during breaks. Volunteers do go onto the field if they suspect a student is not looking well to evaluate the student. You can help prevent some of the problems caused by the sun and heat if you assure that your child takes some reasonable precautions.



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As per Hall County regulations ,a heat index monitor will be on the field during all outdoor rehearsals. If the heat reaches a pre-determined level that is not safe for outdoor practice, everyone will be moved indoors to a climate controlled area. Otherwise, weather should not change our practice schedule since rehearsals can he held inside or outside, rain would typically not cause a cancellation.


 

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• Drink plenty of fluids the night before (avoid carbonated beverages)
• Wear light colored clothing
• Don’t wear jeans or other longpants
• Bring a cooler with your own additional drinks (Gatorade and water is best)
• Wear sun screen
• Bring a hat or visor
• Bring sunglasses
• Bring insect repellent
 

As a part of their marching band fee, all new members will be provided with a water cooler. Returning members should already have their cooler from the previous year. If they don’t one may be purchased for a total of $20. The BPA does provide hand towels and a misting tent at the camp site for use by all students.

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