With new marcher camp on Wednesday, July 28^th and Full Band camp starting on Thursday, July 29^th… be sure you have all your paperwork complete and organized!

Final Checklist to start band:

• Download, print, sign and return the GISD Extracurricular Policy Acknowledgment Form  (Code of Conduct Compliance).  This needs to be turned in to a director before you can start your first day of summer band!
• Read the GISD Extracurricular Policy as defined in the GISD Code of Conduct.  (Code of Conduct Appendices)
• Download, print and complete the GISD Fine Arts Physical packet  http://www.georgetownisd.org/ghs/trainers/med_forms.htm. This needs to be turned in to a director before you can start your first day of summer band!
• Compile your band binder.  Instructions here:
  • Bring this with you on the first day of summer band!
  • Print all necessary music at home and organize IN ORDER, in plastic page protectors.
• Bring your large water jug filled with ice water & marching instrument
• Wear your tennis shoes, shorts, sunscreen and a hat!

For more detailed info on expectations for Band Day One… see links below!

• July Checklist for ALL band students!
• Get ready for Camp!
• Band Binder Instructions

The dedicated band staff stays on campus with the kids during each day of marching camp. We are soliciting volunteers to bring lunch to support the staff. The link below will take you to volunteer spot where you can reserve a spot. Thanks.

No changes to the itinerary. 6:30 AM roll check on the bus. Bring a lawn chair in addition to the other items for Saturday.

The summer band activities are just around the corner. Follow the links below for more details on the activities and important information to prepare you for the camp and marching season.

• Leadership Camp 7/21-7/24 Registration and Info
• DCI Trip 7/24/10– open to anyone wanting to watch a live drum corps show!
• July Checklist for ALL band students!
• Get ready for Camp!
• ** NEW **  Pay fees ONLINE using PayPal!

Leaders… do not sign up for the DCI Trip! The DCI trip is already included in your Leadership Camp registration fee!

Schedule

July 21 – 9am to 5pm – Leadership workday
July 22 – 8am to 5pm – Leadership camp
July 23 – 8am start, overnight in San Antonio – Leadership retreat to San Antonio
July 24 – Leadership attends DCI San Antonio, returning late Saturday night

Cost $150.00 for the entire 4 day workshop, training & retreat (includes DCI ticket, hotel stay in San Antonio and dinner on the RiverWalk).  Go to the student screen in Charms and click Finances to pay via PayPal from home.

July 24^th details on overnight event for the GHS Band Leadership 2010-2011:

Chaperones are needed, all meals & expenses paid for those volunteering (except for fast food lunch Saturday and concession stand dinner Saturday night).  We depart at noon on 7/23 and return late night Saturday night 7/24.  Chaperones will be riding the bus with the students.  Click on the hand on the Charms calendar to volunteer!

The only additional $ leaders and chaperones will need to bring is for Saturday…. for fast food lunch and concession stand dinner (at least $20.00 total).

You can also pay for the camp by check, payable to GPAA BAND.  Please bring it by the band hall Monday through Thursday from 8am to noon as soon as possible.