Band Members: Please remember that this Thursday and Friday, 12-3 p.m. is Uniform Fitting & Distribution. (Seniors & Juniors on Thursday; Freshmen, Sophomores & middle schoolers on Friday.) Our many uniform volunteers are assigned on these two days ONLY, to make sure you look great. Please do not ask for another day, unless you are not at band camp at all.
Don't forget, you must come with: • Completed Uniform Control Sheet signed by parent or guardian (see your email) • Completed Marching Band Shoe Order Form WITH check (see your email) • Completed Personalized Windbreaker Order Form (see your email) • (Returning members only) Completed Updated Windbreaker Personalization Form (see your email) • A sack lunch to eat while you wait your turn in line See your sweaty, smiling faces then! There will be a change for the first morning of Band Camp. On Monday, August 14:
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Student Leaders Only 10:00 - 12 Noon - Student Leaders and New Members Only During the student leader session, we will be talking about and doing activities related to effective leadership, which includes a clear definition of responsibilities and expectations. With new members, through videos, modeling and instruction, we will be expanding your understanding of the marching band activity which will result in a more meaningful, positive and productive experience. All should report for the rest of band camp. The Blue Knights, a Top 7 DCI Drum and Bugle Corps from Denver, Colorado, will be practicing in our own NHS Blue & Gold Stadium tomorrow, Friday, August 4!! The Blue Knights have 150 performers, all under the age of 21 and representing 30 different states and 4 countries; during the summer they travel for 85 days from coast to coast rehearsing and performing their show for thousands daily... and their 2017 Tour Director -- our own NHS alum and Head Visual Instructor Ricky Grasso -- is bringing them here. Join us! This is your chance to see a professional marching band and experience the "Major Leagues" of the marching band world... for free! You don't want to miss it! Schedule: 8:00 - Wake/Breakfast 9:00 - Rehearsal 12:00 - Lunch 1:00 - Rehearsal 4:30 - Dinner 5:30 - Rehearsal 8:40 - Run Through Show 9:00 - EPL 10:45 - Depart for Whitehall, PA All are welcome, Newtown Band and Guard, parents, friends, Newtown residents, other towns. Feel free to come and bring your kids! For more information or directions, see our Contact info on our webpage: http://newtownbandandguard.weebly.com/ |
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