TO: High School Band Students and Parents
FROM: Mike Marston, Director of Bands Talawanda School District
RE: Band Camp Memo and Packing List
Distributed: May 12, 2008

On Sunday July 27 at 12:00 noon we will have a brief parent meeting then load to go to Urbana University for Band Camp. Students should expect luggage to be checked by a booster parent of the same gender before it is loaded. We will return by 5:00pm on Friday Aug. 1. Urbana is a great place to have a band camp (yes the dorms are air conditioned). The purpose of camp is to learn marching fundamentals and as much of this years show as possible (you will make friends and have fun too). I’m sure we will have a great experience at Urbana this year. Camp is required for all marching band members.

Remember that all school rules apply at all times while we are at camp or en route. Failure to follow the rules will result in disciplinary action. If the violation is severe enough parents will be called and the students may be removed from camp with further disciplinary action to take place when we return, if necessary law enforcement officials will be called in to remove unruly students. This is not a threat but a promise to have a positive learning environment for students.

At summer rehearsals we will send home a camp schedule and maps to the University.

All emergency medical forms must be turned in before we leave.

All Fees must be turned in before we leave.

In case of an emergency you can call campus safety at 937-484-1111. They will know where we are at all times.


Please remember to bring....


One suitcase with your name taped on the outside.
(Students trying to bring too much stuff will be told to lighten their loads and leave some items behind).
sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket
pillow
clothes for five days
extra socks
extra pair of gym shoes
(you must have gym shoes and socks for marching rehearsals, no flip flops or sandals on the field.)
One-two pair of long pants
jacket or sweatshirt
toiletries
band aids
swimsuit
hat and sunglasses required for all marching rehearsals (wacky hat for Monday evening)
sunscreen
1 gallon water bottle required for all marching rehearsals
two towels
bug spray
Money for snacks etc.
All music
Instrument
Pencils (required for every rehearsal)
Alarm clock (at least one per room)
Clothes for theme nights
Evening Rehearsal Themes:
Monday Wacky Hat night
Tuesday Hawaiian Shirt Night
Wednesday section dress alike night
Thursday Spirit night (wear your school colors)



Do not bring…

A bad attitude
Illegal substances
Clothes that do not comply with the THS dress code
Expensive electronic equipment
(You don’t have room or time for TV’s or video games, these will be left behind)
(Talwanda and Urbana University are not responsible for lost or stolen items).


Thank you very much,
Mike Marston
Director of Bands Talawanda School District
Oxford, Ohio 45056
513-273-3200 x 3284
marstonm@talawanda.org