Band Camp!

Dear EPHS Band Parents and Students,

Next week is Band Camp! In this e-mail are several things you need to know to make the EPHS Band as successful as possible. Much of this information was sent out in the mailer you received in May, but please review this e-mail as a reminder!

1) Rehearsal times
Rehearsals during Band Camp will be from 9AM-3PM, Monday-Friday. Bring a lunch! The following Monday and Tuesday (8/10 and 8/11) will be used only if necessary, and would be 9AM-12PM. IF YOU'RE ON TIME, YOU'RE LATE!

2) Uniform Fittings
Uniforms will be fitted to students after Band Camp rehearsals. Seniors on Monday, Juniors on Tuesday, Sophomores on Wednesday, and Freshmen on Thursday. Anyone not fitted by then can go to the 'make-up' fitting on Friday. At the fittings, please wear something appropriate that would ordinarily be worn under the Band uniform, i.e. a t-shirt and gym-type shorts. Please do not wear pants, cargo shorts, or other baggy attire.

3) Things you Need
Instrument, music, lyre, drill (already marked), SHOES (no sandals), comfortable clothes, hats/sunglasses (outside only), sunscreen, water bottles, lunches, PENCILS, etc.

4) Blog
Please check out the blog (epband.blogspot.com) as often as possible! There hasn't been much to update over the summer, but there will be a lot there once school starts!

5) Weather
Band Camp will be held regardless of weather. We may march in slight amounts of precipitation, so please check the weather before you come and dress appropriately. If the weather should turn severe, we will rehearse indoors.

6) Fees
Most students have paid their fees already. If you haven't, please do so quickly. They were due on July 4th. The district has a strict "no pay, no play" policy regarding class fees.

7) Other Forms
Please return all forms included in the mailer if you haven't already. They were due on July 4th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or e-mail! E-mail will be answered most efficently, as I am not in the office every day.

Rehearsal 7/16/09

Please remember that rehearsal will be held from 10AM-12PM in the Band room. Bring in a blank CD and Mr. Rhoades will give you a CD full of all the music needed to help you learn the halftime show!

4th of July Parade

Uniform:
EPHS Band Polo
Khaki shorts
Gym shoes

Call time is 10:20 at EPHS. The festival will be going on, so please plan accordingly. At that time we will load buses with equipment and head to the circle for the parade. The parade steps off at 12:00 noon, and we are 13th in line. If the parade moves at a decent pace, we should be done sometime around 1:30-2:00 at EPHS.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER:
Report to EPHS at the required time. If the parade is canceled, we will cancel. Please be prepared for some light sprinkles.