It is almost that time… BAND CAMP 2022!
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.
Due to some DCS Administrator Training that will be taking place at OGHS and OGMS on Monday, August 8th, we will be adjusting camp activities as follows:
Thursday, August 4th and Friday, August 5th: STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING
8:00am – 12:00pm @OGHS
(section leaders, captains, drum majors only)
Sunday, August 7th: No Camp Activities Today
Monday, August 8th: CAMP REGISTRATION, INFO SESSION MEETING
At least 1 parent or guardian must be present for each student!
NO EXCEPTIONS!
5:00pm – 8:00pm @OGHS
(ALL MEMBERS and at least 1 parent or guardian!)
Tuesday, August 9th – Friday, August 12th: CAMP INSTRUCTION BEGINS!
Color Guard/Hornline – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Percussion – Check with Mr. Holcomb for schedule
Saturday, August 13th & Sunday August 14th: No Camp Activities These Days
Monday, August 15th – Friday, August 19th: CAMP INSTRUCTION CONTINUES
Color Guard/Hornline – 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Percussion – Check with Mr. Holcomb for schedule
All food (lunches, dinners, snack breaks) will be discussed during the info meeting on Monday, August 8th, as well as specific requirements/needs for camp.
Remember that a parent or guardian representative for each student member of the marching band MUST be present for the activities on Monday, the 8th! No exceptions.
More info will be sent to the students’ school email address as well as posted on the band website (www.oakgrovebands.com) and the BAND App over the next week or so. Please keep an eye on these! No excuses for not receiving information this season.
If you are not already on the BAND App, go to www.band.us and search for Oak Grove Bands.
Looking so forward to seeing everyone for camp. I know it is going to be a great season!
Musically,
Mike Howell