Action Items Before Band Camp

BAND CAMP IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS!!!

Camp begins July 18th for Percussion, July 19th for Guard, and July 25th for All other members. Check the calendar for a complete schedule of all rehearsals.

Physicals

All band students must complete a physical before July 25th. For more information regarding physicals, please click here: physicals

Flip Folder/Lyre

All woodwind and brass students are required to have a flip folder and a lyre. You can purchase these items at any of our local music stores; Music & Arts, H&H, Fort Bend Music Center. You must have these items by July 25th.

White T-Shirts/Rehearsal uniform

All band students must wear white-t-shirts at marching band rehearsals including band camp. It is okay if the t-shirts have logos or writing on them, as long as they are mostly white. Students must wear some type of tennis shoe for rehearsals; no sandals, slides, high heels, etc. It is recommended that students wear basketball style shorts for rehearsal. There is no requirement for color.

Hot Weather Uniform

We wear hot weather uniforms for football games and performances when the temperature is extreme, usually the first 2-4 games of the year. We also wear hot weather uniforms for pep rallies, after performances at contest, etc..

• Member Shirt(provided)

• Black Athletic Shorts

• Black Ankle Socks

• Marching Shoes

Practice your instrument

It is absolutely vital for the success of our band that students practice over the summer. Please begin practicing the 1st mvt of the Romeo and Juliet show. It is expected that all members are able to play the 1st mvt by the beginning of camp(100-160bpm). Students who are not able to play show music at the beginning of camp may not be given a contest show spot. Please practice stand tunes also.

22-23 Band Placements

Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Band

Concert Band

Percussion

If you do not see your name, please contact Mr. Brodt immediately paul.brodt@fortbendisd.com. He may have left you off by mistake.

Marching in May

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday May 9th, 10th, and 11th

6pm-8pm

At Kempner High School

Marching in May is a required event for all new and returning band members. This is a great opportunity for the band to get to know each other and have a fun time together! Students need to bring their instruments and dress in comfortable clothes. Students will be learning some basic marching fundamentals and learning music for next year’s marching season.

Drop students off in the back parking by the black band tower. Students need to report to the band hall.

Students will participate in games, marching activities, etc outdoors in the marching band parking lot. Students will also have music rehearsals indoors in the band hall, auditorium, commons, etc..

Parent Meeting Wednesday, May 11th at 8pm in the band hall to discuss items related to the 22-23 Marching Band Season. All 22-23 band parents need to attend!!!

Student/Parent Registration will take place every night of Marching in May 8:00pm-9:00pm. Students and parents will update Charms information, check out instruments, and sign-up for Remind communication. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN REGISTRATION!!!