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Band Camp 2021 Dundee Viking Marching Band members will attend Camp at FaHoLo Conference Center from Sunday, August 8th to Friday, August 13th. On Sunday, students will check into the high school band room promptly at 1:00 pm. The band will trav-el to Grass Lake, MI, by school bus. Upon arrival at camp, students will move into rooms, eat dinner, attend an orientation meeting and field rehearsal, and participate in team-building

activities. Monday through Friday, the schedule will follow a standard format of breakfast at 7:30 am, in rooms by 10:30 pm, and lights-out at 11:00 pm. Nightly social activities are also planned. Students will present a sneak preview of the marching show at Dundee High School upon returning from camp on Friday. This performance begins at 2:30 pm and will occur on the track field next to the high school.

PRE-CAMP ACTIVITIES

ROOKIE CLINICS (Wed., Aug. 4 & Thurs., Aug. 5)

All new Dundee Viking Marching Band members are considered “rookies” until their first performance with the band. This rookie clinic provides new mem-bers with a basic comprehension of marching tech-niques and commands used by the band throughout the marching season. Attendance is mandatory for rookies and marching band leadership.

MANDATORY PARENT MEETING (Thurs.,Aug 5)

*This important meeting will be held in the *High School Band Room on Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 pm. We are asking that at least one parent/guardian be in attendance—even if you are a seasoned marching band parent :-) Students are required to be in attendance. *Location subject to change

Leadership Meeting/Training (Tues., Aug 3)

All 2021 Marching Band Section & Squad Leaders, Color Guard Captains, and Drum Majors are required to attend this training on Tuesday, August 3rd. After the leadership training, we will eat a meal together, most likely carpool to a local restaurant or fast food establishment; please plan accordingly.

Reminder: All students enrolled in band for the 2021-2022 school year are expected to

be at band camp unless prior arrangements have been made with Ms. Yettaw.

Sectionals (Wed., Aug. 4 & Thurs., Aug. 5)

Our marching show includes a couple of trumpet solos and a woodwind ensemble. Solos are open to all inter-ested trumpet players. Auditions will be held on Fri-day, August 6th, after our field rehearsal. All audi-tions will be performed from memory and in front of an audience. Confidence, projection, and musical ex-pression (including vibrato) will be considered when choosing a soloist.

Aug. 3rd (Tues.) Aug. 4th (Wed.) Aug. 5th (Thurs.) Aug. 6th (F)

2pm-6pm Leadership Training

2pm-3:45pm

• Brass, Low Woodwind, Drumline, & Color Guard Sectional

• Woodwind, Mellophone, Rookie Clinic

2pm-3:45pm

• Brass, Low Woodwind, Drumline, & Color Guard Sectional

• Woodwind, Mellophone, Rookie Clinic

10:00am-12:30pm Field Rehearsal (full band)

3:45pm-4:00pm Break

3:45pm-4:00pm Break

12:30pm Solo Auditions

4pm-5:45pm

• Woodwind, Mellophone Sectionals

• Brass, Low Woodwind, Drumline, & Color Guard Rookie Clinic

4pm-5:45pm

• Woodwind, Mellophone Sectionals

• Brass, Low Woodwind, Drumline, & Color Guard Rookie Clinic

6:30pm Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting

Solo Auditions (Fri., Aug. 6) Sectionals—In H.S. Band Room with Ms. Y. Rookie Clinics—In H.S. Gym with Section/Squad leaders & Drum majors Brass/Low Woodwind = Trumpet, Trombone, Bari-tone, Sousaphone, Tenor Sax, and Bass Clarinet Woodwind & Mellophone = Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Mellophone Attendance is mandatory

Field Rehearsal—Full Band (Fri., Aug. 6) All Marching Band members will participate in a full band field rehearsal on Friday, August 6th, where rookies will learn how to read and find drill coordinates, and we will put our first few pages of drill on the field. Attendance is mandatory.

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Each member is to bring all necessary equipment to camp. Woodwind players must stock four playable reeds at all times. Brass players must have valve/slide oil. Colorguard members are responsible for bringing all practice and performance equipment. Percussionists should pack appropriate sticks/mallets and drums/harnesses.

All members should bring a clipboard with a writing utensil and highlighter for drill charts. These should be personalized for easy identification. All members must have a refillable water bottle for field practice (we recommend 2) and be encouraged to bring a backpack to help carry supplies from rooms to the rehearsal area.

Equipment Essentials

W H A T T O P A C K

Music Please have your music organized in a flip folder and measures numbered prior to band camp. Half-Time Music must be memorized prior to leaving for camp. The Star-Spangled Banner & DHS Fight Song must be memorized by the end of band camp. Music memorization will be tested throughout camp, get as much of a head start as possible! Let’s start the 2021 Marching Season off strong!! *Please let your section leader or drum majors know if you are in need of a flip folder or lyre.

CLOTHING Shorts, Jeans, Sweats Shirts (short and long sleeved) Comfortable marching shoes (2-3 pairs) Socks/Undergarments Sweatshirt Jacket/Coat/Rain Gear Hat(s) Bathing Suit/Towel (students cannot use towels from their rooms for the beach or pool) Shower Shoes

BEDDING All bedding (fitted sheet, top sheet, light blanket and pillow with case) is included. Students may bring 1 extra pillow and another blanket if desired.

TOILETRIES Soap/Shampoo/Deodorant Toothbrush/Toothpaste Bug Spray/ SUNSCREEN! Towels and washcloths are provided by the camp!

MUSIC SUPPLIES Paper clips/Pencils/Highlighter Marching Instrument Flip Folder/Clipboard Extra Reeds/Valve Oil

OTHER Flashlight Watch/Clock Sunglasses

Pre-Game/Stand Music DHS Fight Song Star-Spangled Banner Get Into The Game ! Cheer Pack Slammin’ Jammin’ Cheer Pack Quick Stand Pack Jock Rock

Half-Time Music Eleanor Rigby Say a Little Prayer You’ve Got a Friend in Me Come Together

“Better Together”

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CAMP SPECIFICS

All policies stated in the Dundee High School “Code of Conduct” are enforced at band camp and all band functions. As guests, we must also respect the rules of FaHoLo Conference Center. Any dam-ages to the rooms or common areas will be billed to the individual responsible. The band director reserves the right to send home (without refund of fees and via parent transport) any student who fails to follow rules or accept supervision . The following activities are expressly prohibited at band camp: • Hazing of any sort • Pranks/Practical Jokes • Vaping, smoking, drugs, alcoholic beverages • Leaving rooms after lights-out • Leaving the camp grounds • Accepting visitors to the camp • Rude behavior to any camp employee, staff, or

chaperone Additional rules include: • Rooms and meeting areas will be kept clean. • Members must attend all meals and evening

activities. • Females are allowed only in female

rooms, males only in male rooms.

GENERAL RULES ACTIVITIES

Camp is a place for work, but students will also have time to relax and enjoy themselves. Every afternoon (Monday-Thursday) band members will have an opportunity to swim, play sand volleyball, basketball or choose from many other activities. Nightly social events are also scheduled. Activities for this year will include skit night, campfire, staff scavenger hunt, a dance and more.

EMERGENCIES

Student cell phones are to be kept in their rooms at all times and will not be available to them during rehearsals, field time and group activities. If you need to reach your student for emergency purposes, you may call the DHS Band Camp Coordinator or camp FaHoLo, at the numbers below: DHS Band Camp Coordinator: 734-344-1787 FaHoLo (emergencies only) 517-522-6801

Students may bring snack food and drinks to consume outside of scheduled meal times. Please ensure that all snacks are stored in containers that can be sealed so as to prevent spills and an open invitation for “critters”.

As is procedure for several bands who travel away to band camp, friends, relatives and former band members are NOT to visit students at camp. The band travels away for intensive, private study and need to keep distractions to a minimum. If you have made arrangements with Ms. Yettaw to stop by camp, please note that FaHoLo will charge an entrance fee. *Special Note To Freshman Parents: Some students find being away from home difficult. If your student is struggling and calls/texts asking to be picked up before the conclusion of camp, you are strongly encouraged to resist the urge to do so. Instead, please contact Ms. Yettaw before deciding to make the trip so she can address and help your student with the issue that is troubling them. It is important that together we do everything possible to support your student and the growth that will come from persevering and finishing well. Band camp is a demanding week, but it is also filled with opportunities for fun, recreation, new friendships, group bonding, and individual growth.Ms. Yettaw can be contacted through the band camp coordinator Elizabeth Danseizen—734-344-1787

Visitors During Camp

Food

Updates/Info Regular updates and pictures from camp will be posted on the Dundee Band Parent Facebook Page throughout the week. If you use Facebook, but haven’t joined this page, send a request so you can keep connected while we are away. This page is also a great resource to help you stay connected throughout the year.

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CAMP SPECIFICS-CONT’D.

Students are expected to dress properly at all times. Certain types of clothing are not suitable for band rehearsals. Please plan accordingly for these expectations: • Students are not allowed barefoot or stocking

footed outside of their rooms. • Tennis shoes and socks must be worn to all field

rehearsals. Sandals are not acceptable footwear for marching.

• “Extra-short” shorts are not allowed. • Clothing must be worn in a fashion which prevents

exposure of undergarments. • Clothing which includes profanity, references to

drugs or alcohol, or disrespectful references to race, sexual orientation, and/or religion will not be permitted.

• Clothing must not restrict the student from fulfilling marching activities.

• Swimwear: No bikinis (or may be covered with a t-shirt) or speedos

CLOTHING AND ATTIRE

Sneak Preview

Parents, relatives and friends are invited to a pre-season performance of the Dundee Viking Marching Band on Friday, August 13th at 2:30pm at Dundee High School. This event will be held on the high school track field next to the high school and should last approximately 30 minutes.

MEDICATION POLICY

All medications will be collected at a check-in table before leaving for camp. State law requires all medications be stored in their original containers with dosage and frequency clearly marked. This includes over-the-counter medications. Medications will be dispensed by the Camp Medic as instructed/needed. Any special instructions should be included in the Health and Travel Form.