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Beautylish is a diverse, positive, and respectful community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for negativity and harassment. Trust the words of every percussionist ever- not only will it keep the instruments in good condition for this session of camp, but it will also further your musical education and may come in handy in other performances, auditions and ensembles.
Learn the proper way to set your instrument down: not on its keys or delicate valves. If you must set your instrument on the ground, set it with the others from your section in a formation.
It's a nice flourish and shows off sectional spirit, and it might help save them from a careless foot. However, remember that your protective case or a stand made for the instrument is the most secure place to keep it. Consider marching a second-string instrument, particularly during rehearsals.
You can buy one on Ebay or even at a garage sale. Be respectful and courteous towards band directors and assistants. Often they are busy or stressed, so be understanding. Never handle or play somebody else's instrument without permission. It is very rude, and you will be held accountable if the instrument breaks. If you are given a drill sheet with your formations on it or music do not lose it, because you will probably get in trouble. Your whole section might have to run laps!
Keep going. This goes hand in hand with working hard, but put in effort. The more effort you put in at band camp, the easier it will be at competitions. You don't want to spend all your time later in the season playing catch-up. This is especially for brass players. Holding up the horn requires a lot of endurance! Remember that everyone is at band camp to learn. If you're a newcomer, don't take it personally when an instructor gives advice.
Remember, they're trying to help you look better in performance. If you're a returning member, help out newcomers and be patient with them.
You learned once, too. Be aware of your place on the totem pole. If you're an underclassman, don't try to boss others around as if you're the section leader. On the flip side, if you're an upperclassman, don't alienate and harass those younger than you.
If you treat the new people poorly, they won't return the next season. Everyone should keep in mind that while they may not like the band captains or drum major s , they are the highest in student leadership. The same goes for section leaders: you don't have to like them, but you should listen to them, after all they are there to help you and they were chosen for a reason!
Be considerate of chaperones. Many bands have parents as chaperones. They are there on their own time, often using vacation time. Chaperones assist the band director. They are not there to pick up after you. Don't bad-mouth or try to correct the other sections. For example, saying things like "Wow, the flags were really off today," or "The trumpets are way too loud," is a BAD idea, especially if you're an underclassmen.
It's not your place to judge the other sections, and it's a great way to make enemies, which is something you don't want to do. If there is a correction to be made, the BD will make it. As a camp community, remember, you have to work as a team.
If something goes wrong in one section and you talk badly of it, not only does it reflect badly on you, but will also reflect badly on the community as a whole. If you work together as a team with a positive mindset, you're sure to thrive together- and you'll learn something great along the way!
Get some rest. Band camp can be strenuous, and it's easier if you're well rested. Keep in mind that other campers probably have the same worries. The important thing isn't to be the best at camp, but to improve during the course of the camp. If there are campers who are more advanced than you, think of it as an opportunity to learn from them and improve your own playing. Not Helpful 3 Helpful Make sure you stay hydrated during the entire camp and wear very loose and light colored clothing.
You might need to drink something that gives energy, but not heavy with sugar. Eat nutritious foods, enough to get you through the day. Not Helpful 5 Helpful I'm going into high school marching band in less than 4 months. I'm very nervous that physically I won't be able to handle band camp due to my bad lungs.
Any advice? Just speak to the bandleader or camp official about your condition. Do as much as you can, but take breaks when you need to. Not Helpful 0 Helpful Try building your strength and just do the best you can. You'll eventually get used to it and get better. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Most band camps start early in the morning and end in the mid-afternoon. Most band camps are just day camps, but there are some overnight ones. Not Helpful 13 Helpful In high school, will band members march in formations?
If so, do you have any tips? Yes, starting in high school, students are required to know their position on field. Depending on the size of the band and how the director wants the show to look, the formations can vary from small to large. You do not have to worry because there will be student leaders and the teachers walking around to assist you if you get confused. Not Helpful 4 Helpful For a majority of bands, if you are on color guard, you must go to band camp.
Not Helpful 1 Helpful If I don't complain, how will anyone know if there is something wrong with my health? If there's something seriously wrong, tell someone or go to the camp doctor or nurse. But don't go to the doctor for something small and don't complain too much over something small. Not Helpful 2 Helpful Do I need to go to band camp in high school, or is it just for certain instruments?
Can I go even if it isn't required? Yes, you will need to go to band camp no matter what instrument you play. Sometimes section leaders will call sectionals outside of band camp, and you should go to those as well. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 4. Know your spot, and try to march to the beat in the amount of time given. Think of your song in different phrases. Each phrase is a set. Also try to remember, unless it is a hold, that you immediately have to go to your next spot.
So, if you are a couple steps off, it is okay. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 8. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. When the Band Director is helping another section of instruments, try fingering through your instrument! Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0.
Make sure to take your instrument home as often as you can. Full band rehearsals are to pull together everyone's individual parts and to balance all the parts equally. You have to know your part to be able to balance it with others. Don't rely on full band rehearsals to learn your parts. Keep a pencil in your instrument case to mark sheet music during practice. Guard people, sometimes a change will occur in your drill book- stick your pencil into your ponytail to hold it.
You can also use duct tape to make a holder for your pencil to attach to your flipbook, so you can always have one on the field. If your water bottle is transparent, sometimes keeping it in a bag or wrapping it in foil will keep it cool on a hot day; this keeps the sun from heating it up.
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. If you are a new member, don't constantly critique upperclassmen. They will only tolerate it for so long, and this is one of the fastest ways to make enemies. It also won't look very good in the future, when you're running for leadership You do not want to be in the middle of practice and have something happen to your only reed having 3 or 4 is enough to keep away from that problem.
If you go to stay away band camp be sure to bring a phone charger. You probably won't have signal but if you do your parents will probably want you to call them.
Remember that band directors hear everything. It will get back to them, and they will likely call you out on it.
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