Band Camp Info
MARCHING BAND CAMP SCHEDULE 2011
Thursday, August 11 – Percussion Auditions and Camp begins through August 21
Saturday, August 13 – Auxiliary and Leadership Camp begins through August 21
Monday, August 15 – All Winds Audition and Camp begins through August 21
Tuesday, August 16 – Rehearsals
Wednesday, August 17 – Rehearsals
Thursday, August 18 – Rehearsals
Friday, August 19 – Rehearsals
Saturday, August 20 – Rehearsals
Sunday, August 21 – Rehearsals/Camp concludes
Monday, August 22 – Classes begin
A fully detailed band camp schedule is available here.
BAND CAMP CHECK – IN
PERCUSSION
Thursday, Aug. 11 10am in COUCH 115
COLOR GUARD
Saturday, Aug. 13 10am in COUCH 115
BRASS AND WOODWINDS
Monday, Aug. 15 9-11am in COUCH 115
ALL NEW MEMBERS AND PARENTS
Monday, Aug. 15
11:30am – 1:00pm Welcome Meeting and Lunch 115 COUCH
1:00 – 3:00 pm Free Time to move-in
3:00 pm Rehearsal Couch room 207/209
PERCUSSION CAMPS
There will be two highly recommended mini-camps for the entire percussion section (battery and front ensemble) on Saturday, June 25, and Saturday July 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM. These camps are not specifically required, but are recommended so that you can learn about playing style and ensemble development in the Georgia Tech Drumline. This gives the staff an opportunity to work with you before the final auditions at the beginning of band camp in August.
All students who live in the Metro area should plan on being there, and if you live outside the Metro Atlanta area and can make it, we would love to have you there. Contact Chris Moore at chris.moore@music.gatech.edu if you have any questions.
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- We have an unusually large number of percussionists auditioning for a limited number of physical instruments in the battery.
- The performance level of the drum line is very high. We take pride in being one of the finest college drum lines in the country.
- We will evaluate your progress from camp to camp.
- All members audition for their spot, including vets! Everyone must practice.
- We will move people around instruments to find your best potential spot on the line.
- Don’t hesitate to ask any questions between camps. The experience will be amazingly fun no matter what you play. Everyone that auditions will have the opportunity to participate in the Georgia Tech Band program either in the battery or the front ensemble and be assigned a part at Band Camp.
- If for some reason you can’t make one of the two Summer percussion camps make sure you have the prepared music ready when you get to band camp August 12th.
BAND CAMP HOUSING
PERCUSSION
August 11 – out of town students will be housed at the Hampton Inn on North Ave. Personal belongings can be stored in a locked room in the Couch Building until Monday, Aug. 15
*If you need out of town housing please contact Assistant Professor Benjamin Diden by July 1 at benjamin.diden@music.gatech.edu
COLOR GUARD
August 13 – out of town students will be housed at the Hampton Inn on North Ave. Personal belongings can be stored in a locked room in the Couch Building until Monday, Aug. 15
*If you need out of town housing please contact Assistant Professor Benjamin Diden by July 1 at benjamin.diden@music.gatech.edu
ALL BAND MEMBERS
August 15 – All Georgia Tech students will be allowed to move into THEIR assigned dorm room for the Fall.
CAMP FOOD
We will provide one (1) meal per day. Usually lunch. Students will have the aid of Veterans with transportation for the other meals.
PARKING
Band members that will be driving to campus during camp can park in the Curran Street Parking Deck adjacent to the Couch Music Building.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
1. Medical Insurance Company and policy number for check-in.
2. Your parents (if you are under 18).
3. Money for meals.
4. What you need for your dorm.
5. Comfortable clothes.
6. Closed toe athletic shoes for out side rehearsals. No sandals/ Crocs/ flip flops, etc…
7. Hat and SUNSCREEN.
8. Water bottle/ Jug
9. Instrument/ mouthpiece/ sticks/ equipment
10. Music
11. A GREAT ATTITUDE! – We are going to work hard.
SCHEDULING CONFLICTS
If you have a conflict with the Percussion Ensemble or Marching Band Class DON’T PANIC. Go ahead and show up for camp and we will help you adjust your schedule when Phase II registration opens August 16th – 27th.
If you have questions please feel free to contact Chris Moore or Benjamin Diden.
We look forward to seeing you at Camp!
Chris Moore – Director of Athletic Bands
404-894-8977
chris.moore@music.gatech.edu
Benjamin Diden – Assistant Director of Bands
404-894-8951
benjamin.diden@music.gatech.edu