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Summer Band Calendar 2008    click here for printable version
 
Percussion Camp 1
June 3-5 (Tues.-Thurs..) 8:00AM - 5:00PM      
All percussionists are required to attend.  You will also be attending Percussion Camp 2 in July, and Full Band Camp in August.  (see schedule below)
 
Drum Corps International  (DCI) Competition
July 17 (Thurs.) Time to be announced.
This event is not required , but it is a lot of fun.  All interested students should contact a director at least three weeks in advance.  Tickets will be approximately $20.
 
Percussion Camp 2
July 21-24 (Mon.-Thurs.) 8:00AM - 5:00PM  
All percussionists are required to attend.  We will continue fundamentals of playing and begin marching fundamentals.  We will also use this time to learn all of our marching music, stands music and cadences.  The marching band drum line will be set at the beginning of this camp, therefore your attendance is required.  You will also be attending Full Band Camp in August.
 
Color Guard Camp 
July 21-24 (Mon.-Thurs.) 8:00AM - 5:00PM
All Color Guard members are required to attend.  You will also be attending Full Band Camp in August.
 
Lion Band Leadership Camp (Leadership Team Only)
July 25 (Mon.-Tues.) 8:00AM - 5:00PM  
This camp is required for the Leadership Team (drum majors, section leaders, field leaders) only.   
 
Rookie Boot Camp (Introduction to marching)
All Freshmen and New Band Members, Section Leaders and Drum Majors are required to attend.
July 31-August 1 (Thurs.-Fri.)
8:00 AM-Noon - Rookie Boot Camp (introduction to marching)
Noon-1:30 PM - Leadership Team lunch together
1:30 PM-5:00 PM - Leadership Team Only
 
This camp will consist of marching training for rookies in the morning, followed by Leadership Training and Full Band Camp preparation in the afternoon.
 
Summer Band Parent Meeting and "Money Night"
July 31 (Thursday) 7:00 PM in the Taylor Band Hall
All Taylor Band Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting.  At this time, parents can meet the directors, and ask any questions they may have about the upcoming school year.  This is also the perfect opportunity to meet and join the Taylor Band Booster Club.  H&H Music Company will be here to sell all essential Taylor Band accessories ( see Taylor Band Required Equipment List).  This meeting will also provide parents with an opportunity to pay for all (or a portion) of their student's
2008-09 band fees at one time.
 
Full Band, Color Guard and Percussion Camp
Aug. 4-15 (Mon.-Fri. both weeks with no weekend rehearsal)
This camp is required for All Band, Color Guard and Percussion  
 8:00-12:00 Marching Basics/Learn Competition Show
12:00-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-5:00 Indoor Music Rehearsal
 
Movie Night
August 8 (after Friday summer band camp)
This is not a required event, but it is a lot of fun.
6:00 PM - Pizza
7:00 PM - Movie in the LGI
 
Summer Band Family Picnic
August 15 (after Friday summer band camp) 
6:00 PM - Parent Meeting in Cafeteria/Students on Practice Field
6:30 PM - Band Performance for Parents Outside
7:00 PM - Hot Dog Picnic for Everyone in the Cafeteria
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - DJ Dance in the Cafeteria
 
Summer Band Evening Rehearsals
August 19-21 (Tues.-Thurs.)   5:00 PM-8:00 PM 
Due to staff development sessions for teachers during the day, we will have our last three Summer Band rehearsals in the evening.