Summer Marching and Drumline Camp!
August 15th - 19th
Marching Band camp sets the tone for the year. It is not only a time that we learn and perfect our marching techniques but begin to bond as a band and create the atmosphere of success and excellence that drives the Mount Vernon High School Band Program. During marching band and pep band are some of the only times when the entirety of the program works together. Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are all together, mentoring one another for a higher musical goal. Tone, musicality, ensemble, technique and balance are key components to that are focused on during the camp.
2011 Field Show: Lady Gaga
Opener - Just Dance: click here to listen
Interlude - Bad Romance: click here to listen Percussion Feature: "Bridgemen" click here to listen Closer - Poker Face: click here to listen Finale - On Mount Vernon Leavenworth Parade
March - The Fairest of the Fair: John Philip Sousa
click here to listen * All music must be memorized * | Attendance Policy:
It is imperative that all students attend all rehearsals and performances. When students are missing, they are not learning. Additionally, they are missing out on valuable information and performance experience. Worst of all, when parts are not being played and positions are not being filled, everyone from the students to the players to the community notices and it makes the band look less than its best. These performances and rehearsals are not an “extra”; they are an integral part of a complete musical experience and education.
When students cannot make a rehearsal or performance, they must contact Mr. Scherr via phone message or e-mail before the start of that event to explain the situation. Often transportation is the biggest issue and if there is enough prior notice, then we can find a solution so that no student misses a rehearsal or performance. If no prior notice is given, Mr. Scherr will have to assume that the student is skipping the event and that absence will be considered unexcused. Even if you are sick, it is not difficult for you or your parent/guardian to call or e-mail your band director. Please make an effort to do so! |
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Sample Camp Schedule: M-F 9am to 6pm
Woodwind/Brass:
(Students will be called out of rehearsal for uniform fitting/locker assignments and to sign uniform contracts). MONDAY: 9:00 Welcome and Orientation (Entire Band) 9:30 Marching Techniques Class (Grass Field) 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Music Rehearsal 2:00 Drill Reading Class 2:30 Field Show Rehearsal 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Parade Marching Class 5:00 Music Rehearsal 6:00 Dismissal TUESDAY: 9:00 Music Rehearsal 10:30 Marching Techniques Review (Grass Field) 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Music Rehearsal 2:00 Parade Marching 2:30 Field Show Rehearsal 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Sectionals with Seniors 5:00 Music Rehearsal 6:00 Dismissal WEDNESDAY: 9:00 Music Rehearsal 10:00 Field Show (Goal: Opener with drill memorized) 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Field Show Practice 2:00 Sectionals with Seniors (Goal: Memorize Bad Romance) 3:30 Music Rehearsal (Entire group including drumline) 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Music Rehearsal 5:00 Parade Marching 5:30 Hace Review/Drill down 6:00 Dismissal THURSDAY: 9:00 Music Rehearsal 10:00 Field Show (Goal: Bad Romance with drill memorized) 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Field Show Practice 2:30 Break 3:00 Music Rehearsal 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Sectionals with Seniors 5:15 Music Rehearsal 6:00 Dismissal FRIDAY: 9:00 Music Rehearsal 10:00 Field Show 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Field Show Practice 2:15 Getting into the Stands & Parade Marching 3:30 Music Rehearsal 4:30 Snack Break/ Games 5:00 Field Show Rehearsal 6:00 Demonstration for Parents Family 6:30 BBQ!! | Drumline:
(Everyone in the drumline must be present for entirety of the camp) MONDAY: 9:00 Welcome and Orientation (Entire Band) 10:00 Marching Techniques Class 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Drumline Auditions/ Drumline Camp Begins 2:00 Drill Reading Class 2:30 Field Show Rehearsal 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Parade Marching Class 5:00 Drumline only in band room with Mike 6:00 Dismissal TUESDAY: 9:00 Warm up, Rudiments and Cadences 10:00 Field Show Music 11:00 Marching Techniques Review 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Music Rehearsal 2:00 Parade Marching 2:30 Field Show Rehearsal 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Drumline only in band room with Mike 6:00 Dismissal WEDNESDAY: 9:00 Warm up, Rudiments and Cadences 10:00 Field Show Music (Goal: Opener with drill memorized) 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Field Show Rehearsal 2:00 Music Rehearsal (Parade Cadence Focused) 3:30 Music Rehearsal (Entire group including drumline) 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Parade Marching Class 5:00 Field Show 6:00 Dismissal THURSDAY: 9:00 Warm up, Rudiments and Cadences 10:00 Field Show Music (Goal: Bad Romance with drill memorized) 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Field Show Practice 2:30 Break 3:00 Music Rehearsal 4:00 Snack Break/ Games 4:30 Drumline Sectional 5:15 Music Rehearsal 6:00 Dismissal FRIDAY: (with Band) 9:00 Music Rehearsal 10:00 Field Show 12:00 Lunch Break 12:45 Field Show Practice 2:15 Getting into the Stands & Parade Marching 3:30 Music Rehearsal 4:30 Snack Break/ Games 5:00 Field Show Rehearsal 6:00 Demonstration for Parents Family 6:30 BBQ!! |
