From:Matt Kasper (matthew.kasper@washoeschools.net)
Sent to:2024 EMPIRE CITY Marching Band
Sent at:Sun Jul 21 2024 at 10:49am PDT
Subject:DRHS Band Camp Reminders
Message:
Hello DRHS Band Members and Families!
I am excited to see everyone very soon! Band camp is coming up, and I wanted to give you some reminders about what to expect.
Pre-season band camp is Monday through Friday, July 29–August 9, 12 pm–8. During this camp, we will distribute and rehearse our music for the season (competition music, pep tunes, fight song, etc.) and learn marching fundamentals. Some things to prepare for as we near the start of camp:
- Renovations and building maintenance projects are still being completed. Please enter through the exterior band room doors from the front parking lot (West side, along Rio Wrangler Pkwy). For your safety, it is important that we stay within our designated areas.
- You will need your instrument/equipment and a pencil each day. Make sure you have everything necessary for your instrument (several reeds, valve oil, slide grease, etc.). It is also recommended you have a binder with sheet protectors to hold your music as it gets distributed.
- If you need to use a school-owned instrument (e.g. percussionists, tuba players, etc.), please make sure you let me know in the form below.
- Several hours each day will be spent outside. We are very fortunate this year to be able to use the stadium each evening of camp following our dinner break. Please plan and dress accordingly! Wear athletic/loose-fitting clothing and athletic shoes. Bring lots of water. Bring lots of sunscreen. Bring bug spray/repellent. Have a hat and/or sunglasses. Bring a towel to help protect your instrument when you put it down. Bring lots of water.
- We will have a dinner break each day 4:45–5:30; the Band Parent Organization will provide dinner on July 29 (pizza), Aug. 2 (hot dogs/burgers) , and Aug. 9 (nachos). Students must provide their own meals all other days of camp. If there are any dietary restrictions or food allergies we need to be aware of, please make sure to note that in the form below.
- A parent meeting is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 7:00 pm in the DRHS Theater.
- There are fees involved with participating in band. These help cover the cost of large group expenses such as transportation, competition entry fees, uniform parts, music purchases, marching drill, etc. The total cost this year for each member will be $650. There are opportunities to reduce this cost through parent involvement. We ask that you have a $100 initial payment ready by Aug. 2. The remaining outstanding balance will be divided to be paid in monthly installments during the season. *Individual instrument rental fees and new marching shoe purchases are not included in this cost.*
- Aug. 2–$100 due
- Sept. 6–$175 due
- Oct. 4–$175 due
- Nov. 1**–$200 due (**waived if 25 volunteer hours completed)
- Please fill out this Band Intent Form, or copy the link, to provide your basic information if you haven’t done so yet.https://forms.office.com/r/RTs3XxfbTC
I’m looking forward to seeing everybody! Do not hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns.
Musically,
Mr. Kasper
