Dear Parent(s) and Band student,

This is the FIRST (of two) letters that you will be receiving this summer.

Percussion Camp will be July 18^TH - July 22^nd. This camp will run from 8:00am-3pm daily with a lunch break from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Battery and Sideline percussion need to attend.

Guard Camp will be July 18^TH - July 22^nd. This camp will run from 8:00am - 3pm daily with a lunch break from 11:00am - 12:00pm. All guard members MUST attend.

Freshman Camp will be July 21st and 22nd. This camp will run from 8:00 am- 12:30 pm. ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST ATTEND!!

Full Band Camp will be July 25^TH - July29^TH. (All band members MUST attend!)

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday and Friday - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Lunch will be from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm each day.

All Band Members are required to attend. THIS IS a very important week for the band. (Parents) PLEASE! do not schedule any event that conflicts with this camp schedule. (e.g. work, doctor/dentist appointments, vacations, etc.)

What should I bring to camp? (see below)

1. Your instrument (in playing condition, if it doesn’t work get it fixed!) (The Saxophone Place - 844-0897)

2. Sunscreen (at least 30 spf)

3. Water cooler . Your cooler should be 1 gallon in size. Check Wal-Mart, Fred’s, Dicks Sporting Goods, etc. (Put your name on it!)

4. A flip folder (get one before you get here or bring $5 to purchase one . A lyre (to hold your music, check The Saxophone Place.)

6. A pencil (when you hear “mark it!” you will be able to do so.)

7. 1 pack of Mason jar lids (not the rings. Number them 1-10 and put your initials on them.)

What should I wear to camp?

1. Hat/visor (for outside only!)

2. Athletic shoes (Absolutely no flip flops, sandals, boots, etc.. for marching rehearsals. This includes guard too! If we aren’t marching, you can wear them.

3. Socks (we don’t want blisters!)

4. Sunscreen (at least 30 spf)

5. Sunglasses (cheap ones will do!)

6. Loose Comfortable Clothes (you know its going to be hot! So dress accordingly. No jeans! Or Black Pants! There I said it!)

7. Drink water before and after rehearsal. (you can’t learn if you are laying out on the sideline, take care of yourself!)

8. Make sure you eat a “sensible” breakfast “each” morning of camp. You cant “go” without fuel.

Fees for this 2011-2012 will be as follows:

Band camp fee: $20 (all students)

Band fee: $70/year or $35 per semester (parents if you have two students in high school band your fees will be $50 per year per student). *If you want to mail your fees for next year before the due date, please mail the fees with the students name in the memo box .*

to:

Itawamba high school band

11900 hwy 25 south

Fulton, ms 38843

Gloves: black cotton - $3, (each student should purchase a minimum of two pair of gloves. This is for horn players only.)

Shoes: black band shoe - $30

Garment bag: $15

Of these fees, the band camp fee ($20) and the first semester band fee ($35) are due by Monday July 26th. If you are paying by check, please have a separate check for each. (make these checks payable to: “IAHS Band“.) Please do not combine the band camp fee and the 1^st semester band fee (they have to be deposited into two separate accounts.) And parents if you wish, you may pay for the whole year’s fee during this week.

We will be ordering shoes, gloves, garment bags, guard gloves, etc. on FRIDAY JULY 29th^th at lunch time.

When paying for gloves, shoes, bags, etc. you may pay with cash or check only. Please make checks payable to: “Danny Blurton Enterprises“.

We look forward to seeing everybody at camp! If there is any new stuff you need to know check the website!

PARENTS: IF YOU OWN AN OUTSIDE CANOPY/TENT, WE WOULD LIKE TO BORROW TWO OR THREE TO USE FOR CAMP.

IF ANY PARENT OR GROUP OF PARENTS WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS OR SNACKS AFTER ANY REHEARSAL, FEEL FREE TO DO SO. (I.E. POPSICLES, ICE CREAM, SPORTS DRINKS, ETC. / ENOUGH FOR 90 PEOPLE.) LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING AND HAVE IT AT THE BAND HALL 15 MINUTES BEFORE REHEARSAL IS OVER.

Have a great summer,

Kelly Duncan/Jace Wells