Band Camp. July 18 th August 3 rd, Adam Brooks, Band Director office cell

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1 NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL Center for the Arts Band Camp July 18 th August 3 rd, 2011 NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL 2875 NORTHSIDE DRIVE ATLANTA GA Adam Brooks, Band Director office cell asbrooks@atlanta.k12.ga.us

2 North Atlanta Band Camp Welcome May 31 st 2011 Dear Parent and Students, I trust that you all are gearing up to enjoy your summer vacations and getting ready for some well deserved rest and relaxation. As we all know, the summer flies by and before you know it, its time for Band Camp. Enclosed you will find information pertaining to Marching Band Camp and the upcoming Marching Season. It is absolutely crucial to the development of our program that your child is in place for all of band camp. I am asking that if you could plan any summer activities and vacations around these dates the best you can, it will greatly appreciated. However, I am aware that many of you have your plans in place so I ask if you could please let me know of any dates the student will miss. In order to assure your child has a safe and productive experience please read through the contents of this packet carefully. There are forms that include medical information, schedules, parent meetings, payment information, and tentative trips and costs. Please make every effort to begin paying dues immediately. Past balances carry over and if your child is a Senior, the balance becomes an obligation in order to participate in graduation activities. We understand the difficulties that many families are having but in order for this organization to run effectively, we must have student s money accounted for. We will work with you and help you with a payment arrangement if one is needed but it must be honored. We will have fundraisers in place specifically for dues and that information will come out during camp. Please remember, a partial payment is better than no payment. This camp is very physical in nature and will require long days outside. We will do our best to monitor the condition of all of the students but it will help if you encourage your child to become active now and not wait until camp. Start drinking plenty of water and begin some type of workout regimen. We want this to be a very positive and rewarding experience for the students and parents and look forward to seeing you at the start of camp. --Adam Brooks Band Director

3 North Atlanta Band Camp Schedules July 20 th -22 nd SECTION LEADERS, DRUMLINE and SILVERSTAR CAMP 8-1 July 25 th July 29 TH FULL CAMP. ALL MEMBERS 9AM-7PM Aug 1 st and 2 nd FULL CAMP. ALL MEMBERS 3PM-7PM BAND PREVIEW PARTY AND COOKOUT TUESDAY AUG 2 Daily Schedule (subject to change) 8:45 am Report seated in Band Room. Punctuality is mandatory 8:45 am Attendance Taken. Morning Briefing 9:00-9:30 am Morning Workout 9:40-12:00 pm Marching Fundamentals (Water Breaks as needed) 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch (must bring your own) 1:00-4:00 pm Sectional/Playing Rehearsals 4:00-4:30 pm Break 4:35-7:00 pm Halftime Show Concepts Rehearsal (Water Breaks as needed) ITEMS FOR CAMP ALL ITEMS ARE MANDATORY. MISSING ITEMS MAY RESULT IN STUDENTS DISMISSAL FOR THE DAY! AGAIN, THIS CAMP IS VERY DEMANDING AND PHYSICAL IN NATURE AND TO ENSURE THE HEALTH OF THE STUDENT, THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED WATER COOLER (WATER BOTTLES,GATORADE,SODAS AND OTHER JUICES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE) LUNCH/AND SNACK ALL INSTRUMENTS ITEMS I.E. MOUTHPIECES, AUX EQUIPMENT, PRACTICE ATTIRE WITH CROSS TRAINER TYPE SHOE, HAT (WITH EXCEPTION OF SILVERSTAR). ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE IN SCHOOL COLORS (BLACK WHITE AND OR SILVER)

4 North Atlanta Band Camp BAND CAMP AND MARCHING SEASON FEES The Band Camp fee is $300 for instrumental members and $750 for Silverstar members. This amount covers a variety of costs associated with the running of the camp and managing the band activities for the duration of the Marching Season including but not limited to: Band camp start up cost Transportation to Extra Events i.e Battle of the Bands Food for Marching Season Instructional Staff Dry Cleaning Beverages for games Marching Spats and gloves for each band member Band Kit (new members) Communication Tools i.e website maintenance, calling posts, postage Auxillary Uniforms and Equipment Band expenses **All returning members can order any piece they need** Band Kit Consists of Hat $8.00 T-Shirt $8.00 Shorts $10.00 Jogging Suit (jacket and pants) $65.00 $91.00 value Total cost...$300(instruments)/$750(silverstar) Deposit Due By July 1 st to treasurer...$150/$300 PAYMENT 2 Due July 25 th..$75/150 PAYMENT 3 Due Aug 2 nd..$50/100 PAYMENT 4 Due Aug 16 th $25/75 FINAL PAYMENTS ALL BALANCES CLEAR SEPT 1 ST We cannot express the importance of adhering to this schedule or paying your balances in full at the start of camp. We cannot operate without funds. If there is a financial hardship in your family i.e. loss of job, health issues, etc., please contact me personally and we will work with your situation. There will be a fundraiser passed out at the start of camp to help offset costs. WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR MONEY ORDER. WE CANNOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS!!!! MAKE ALL FUNDS PAYABLE TO NORTH ATLANTA BAND PARENTSPLEASE SEND SUMMER PAYMENTS TO MARIA SCOTT AT CENTENNIAL PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 531 LUCKIE ST Alanta 30313

5 North Atlanta Band Schedule Aug 13 th pre-season game TBA Aug 26 th South Atlanta Grady Stadium 5:30 Sep 1 st Maynard Jackson Grady Stadium 5:30 Sept 9 th BYE WEEK Sept 16 th Riverwood Grady Stadium 5:30 Sept 23 St Pius X St Pius 7:30 Oct 1 st Druid Hills Grady 4:00 Oct 8 th Grady Grady 4:00 Oct 15 th Washington GA Dome 5:00 Oct 21 st BYE Oct 29 th North Springs Grady 4:00 Nov 4 th TBD Nov 10 th -12 th Assymetrix Competition Charlotte, NC Dates are subject to change and additions are for certain. Tentative Performances Whitehaven Band Competition Sept 9 th Memphis TN Assymetrix Regional Oct 16 th Savannah GA Battle of the Bands Late October Atlanta GA Liberty Bowl during the Holiday Break Memphis TN *Every Sunday during the Falcon football season will be a Booster Work day at the GA Dome. Volunteers are desperately needed.*

6 2011 Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule ALL REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANES ARE MANDATORY AUGUST 8 TH REMAINDER OF THE SEASON DAILY PRACTICE 3:30-7pm We are aware that this is a very demanding schedule and days off will be given. Study hall is in effect and given at random.