Information for ALL members to read! Not sure where to go, what to do, and when on your first day of band camp? Here's your guide:
DRUMLINE BATTERY, COLORGUARD, AND WMB COUNCIL - Sunday
WOODWIND, BRASS, AND FRONT ENSEMBLE - Tuesday
2023
DRUMLINE BATTERY, COLORGUARD, and WMB COUNCIL - Sunday, August 20
Schedule for Sunday through Tuesday
9 a.m. – Noon - Dorm Check-in. During this window you should report to your dorm, where housing personnel will be available to check you in for the year. Directions and other information are available on the housing website. If there is an emergency and you won't make it to your dorm by Noon, you'll need to contact housing directly at (603) 862-2120, and they'll give you further instructions. They stress that they are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Once you get checked in, you're officially in your room for the year and can move in your stuff. If those helping you move in are sticking around, they can help you set up your room, even when you're off with us (if you want them to). You can continue unpacking and getting settled during any free time throughout camp.
If you did not get your ID at June orientation or at your dorm, you can stop by the Dining/ID office in the MUB during one of the lunches in the dining hall during the week. They will be closed on Sunday.
Noon – 1 p.m. - Lunch. This will be on your own for the first day. We'll cover many of your meals (other than breakfast) starting with dinner on Sunday and continuing until meal plans start (see Band Camp Schedule for exceptions). Holloway Commons (dining hall) will be open for $13.25 per person, or you can check out one of the restaurants downtown.
1 p.m. - First meeting. The three early groups will meet for the first time in the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC). We'll put up signs to direct you to the appropriate rooms. Drumline will start in M226, Colorguard will start in M220, and the WMB Council will start in M128. You'll be with us for the rest of the day, so you should come prepared with anything you need for marching (sneakers!). Drumline and colorguard equipment will be distributed at this time. Council members should bring their instruments.
5:15 p.m. - Dinner. Dinner will be at Holloway Commons. You'll travel as a section to ensure everyone finds their way there.
8:30 p.m. - End of rehearsal. There are no social activities scheduled for the first night of camp, since just about everyone wants to get back to their room to unpack some more. Upperclassmen will help you find your way back to your dorm if you need it. You'll be paired up with a "band buddy" on Tuesday (pairings will be posted on the Teams page over the summer).
Official band camp check-in will be on Tuesday, but we'll take care of some of that on Sunday. This is especially true for colorguard, who will want gloves! Jump past the Winds section for more information about check-in.
Breakfast. On your own. You may pay at the door if you want to go to Holloway Commons.
WINDS/FRONT ENSEMBLE- Tuesday, August 22
9 a.m. – Noon - Dorm Check-in. During this window you should report to your dorm, where housing personnel will be available to check you in for the year. Directions and other information are available on the housing website. If there is an emergency and you won't make it to your dorm by noon, you'll need to contact housing directly at (603) 862-2120, and they'll give you further instructions. They stress that they are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Once you get checked in, you're officially in your room for the year and can move in your stuff. If those helping you move in are sticking around, they can help you set up your room, even when you're off with us (if you want them to). You can continue unpacking and getting settled during any free time throughout camp.
If you did not get your ID at June orientation or at your dorm, this morning would be a good time to take care of that. Head over to the Dining/ID office in the MUB when you have a few minutes free.
ALL - Tuesday, August 22
10 a.m. – Noon - Band Check-in. Once you've checked into your room, head over to the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC) and follow the signs to M226 ("the Band Room"). At this point, you'll check in with us, get your nametag and the supplies you ordered, turn in your health form (if you didn't submit it already), and sign out an instrument, if necessary. You don't need to bring anything at this point, but you may bring along your instrument to leave in the band room if you'd like.
Noon - 1:30 PM - Lunch. This will be on your own for the first day (drumline, colorguard, and WMB council will be covered). We'll cover many of your meals starting with dinner on Tuesday and continuing until your meal plans start (see Band Camp Schedule for exceptions). Holloway Commons(dining hall) will be open for $13.25 per person, or you can check out one of the restaurants downtown.
1:30 PM - First meeting. This is the first time we'll be all together as a band, and the official start of the season! The meeting will be in Johnson Theatre in the PCAC. You can drop instruments and equipment in room M226 (the band room) before the meeting. After this point, all of your questions should be answered, as the band tends to travel in a pack during band camp. We'll be together for the rest of the day, so you should come prepared with your instrument/equipment and anything you need for marching (sneakers!). We'll be inside in the afternoon and outside after dinner.
8:30 PM - End of rehearsal. There are no social activities scheduled for the first night of camp, since just about everyone wants to get back to their rooms to unpack some more. However, your "band buddy" or someone they designate will help you find your way back to your dorm. Usually a few upperclassmen will take a group of new students back to their dorms in a group. You'll get familiar with the trip pretty quickly and will probably need help only that first night.
After Tuesday, there will be social activities each night after rehearsal ends. While these are not required, almost everyone chooses to stick around. They don't take too long (again, people want to unpack, set up their rooms, and relax) and are a great way to get to know your band-mates. Your section earns points for your participation, too, for the week-long section competition.
We usually schedule an hour and a half for meals, which is more time than you'll need to eat. If you need to get something from your dorm room or run an errand downtown, that's a good time to do so.
If you still have questions, feel free to