July 28, 2023
Students and Parents:
It is almost that time… BAND CAMP 2023!
I hope everyone is having a great summer and has had time to rest and relax. Please find some info here
about our upcoming marching band camp activities. Please remember that band camp is REQUIRED for all
members of the OGHS Marching Band.
For all RETURNING members, please be aware that our schedule for camp is different than in years past.
We think that this change will maximize instructional time with staff and increase productivity. Any issues
with these times, transportation, etc. will be handled on a case-by-case basis with the band directors.
READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES VERY CAREFULLY!
This is a ton of information with staggered times, dates, etc. Read the following pages very carefully and highlight what applies to you!
2023-24 OGHS “Sound of Grizzly Pride” Marching Band CAMP SCHEDULE
(fyi.. “Hornline” is ALL Brass and Woodwinds. “Percussion” is Drumline and Front Ensemble)
Thursday, August 3rd: *Special email sent to all students involved in this activity
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING
12:00pm – 5:00pm – OGHS Band Room (section leaders, captains, drum majors only)
and…
OGHS DRUMLINE – Special Performance during DCS Administrator Training
12:00pm – 5:00pm – OGHS Band Room
Friday, August 4th:
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING
9:00am – 12:00pm – OGHS Band Room (section leaders, captains, drum majors only)
Saturday, August 5th:
No Camp Activities Today
Everyone should get some rest and work on your required items for camp (listed below).
Sunday, August 6th: First Day for EVERYONE!!
CAMP REGISTRATION, INFO MEETING & RECEPTION!
At least 1 parent or guardian (adult representative) must be present for each student!
NO EXCEPTIONS!
5:30pm – 8:00pm – OGHS Auditorium and Cafeteria
(ALL MEMBERS and at least 1 parent or guardian/adult representative!)
Monday, August 7th – Friday, August 11th:
BAND CAMP – WEEK 1!
Hornline & Drum Majors – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Percussion, Color Guard & Drum Majors – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
EVERYONE – 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, August 12th & 13th
No Camp Activities These Days (get some rest!)
Monday, August 14th – Thursday, August 17th:
BAND CAMP – WEEK 2!
Hornline & Drum Majors – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Percussion, Color Guard & Drum Majors – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
EVERYONE – 5:00pm – 8:00pm
** Uniform Fittings will take place on Tuesday, the 15th. More details during camp.
** Section and Senior Pics (for banners) will also take place this week. Details soon.
Friday, August 18th:
BAND CAMP ENDS! And…
PERFORMANCE EVENT: HOME FOOTBALL GAME vs. Southwest Guilford!!
PREVIEW PERFORMANCE of “The Red Brick Road” During Halftime!!
EVERYONE – 1:00pm – until
Specific details about game will be sent during camp.
*Remember that ALL of our events are REQUIRED and EXPECTED from ALL members of
the 2023-24 OGHS “Sound of Grizzly Pride” Marching Band!
Musically,
Mike Howell