Thoughts on Band Camp

jacjar1 · Post by **jacjar1** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:23 am

For those of you who have started Summer band camp or at least phase one, what are your thoughts?

bari07 · Post by **bari07** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 11:39 am

We havent started yet... but I like the second week better. Basics are meh.
We do start our "summer school" which is like weekly next week.
im kinda nervous about that because a lot of people are on vacation or doing drum corps.

BlueStarMom · Post by **BlueStarMom** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:45 pm

At JW North band camp is the 2nd two weeks of August. It gets really hot out there. This seems to be the same time chosen every year.

There are summer practices scheduled throught July for different sections of the overall band, i.e. percussion, band, colorguard to name a few.

BariSx_G · Post by **BariSx_G** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:25 pm

We have band camp on the last 2 weeks of August, but before that, we have rehearsals on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30. Right now, we're just going through marching basics and pep tunes, so nothing really big yet. Seeing how we started really early, we should start working on the show at the beginning of camp. By then, we'll also have everything else taken care of.

Our freshies are outstanding!

LovableSheep · Post by **LovableSheep** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:22 pm

I <3 band camp. Especially when I don't have to do basics

altogirl06 · Post by **altogirl06** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:56 pm

Band camp at o'side is the last 2 weeks of august. my section always has alot of fun! we cut summer practices this year for some reason.my friends and i show up for frosh camp to help and to have something to do. we get bored.

formermarcher · Post by **formermarcher** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:26 pm

LovableSheep wrote:I <3 band camp. Especially when I don't have to do basics

Aww....basics is where all the fun is at!

Rick_James · Post by **Rick_James** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:53 pm

man, I love it when they spice up 8s and 8s......8s and 8s at 180BPM.....mmmmmmm

TMRsaxyDM · Post by **TMRsaxyDM** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 12:33 am

isnt the reason marching season is around so we can have band camp???

= ).. gotta love that band camp.

pineapplebndgeek · Post by **pineapplebndgeek** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:43 pm

The thing about band camp is that you never remember how much work you have to do. You only remember what a great time you had, but that's why it's so cool. I love band camp, even if that means doing basics until I die.

Our band camp is only a week long, but trust me, they find a way to jam EVERYTHING into it.

Hahahaha, and it's funny when you go back to school and everyone says "This one time at band camp" and everyone thinks the band people have gone crazy.

bari07 · Post by **bari07** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:16 pm

1 week? that seems a little squished...

VM Trumpet · Post by **VM Trumpet** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:28 pm

I love band camp (even though I have only been to one). Our school has really great instructors and our members are pretty cool which make it go right along.

I believe it is true that you remember all of the great times you experienced while attending it but you do also remember all of the drills and stuff you did. It is truly good fun. You meet new people who, more often than not, become friends that last throughout your high school career. If you are in band, this is the source of practically all of your memories.

I am a band nerd so this is my view on it. I would love to have band camp more often than just once a year (sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of band withdrawls, especially during concert season).

MusicCoach · Post by **MusicCoach** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:22 pm

Hey! VM Trumpet

So how is band camp coming along for VMHS! I wish Don would have me back as a Instructor. I miss you guys alot. It was very fun last summer teaaching the band.

punkbandgurl127 · Post by **punkbandgurl127** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 11:34 pm

i like band camp except that i wish it wasnt that hot i think it would be easier to march. But marching is great i love it

jacjar1 · Post by **jacjar1** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 10:06 am

Okay so just about everyone is in band camp or just starting...lets hear some stories...

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