Hello students and parents,
First I would like to introduce myself, I am Mr. Fagundes, the Director of Bands at Foothill High School. We are nearing our marching band season 1 week from today and I wanted to send over information about band camp. (If you are a student that isn’t participating in marching band or color guard then you can disregard this email). Band camp is a very important week in our season, we will go over a lot of basics and teach students how to march, play our music and spin. It is extremely important for the students to attend. This email will give you all of the information you will need to know about camp.
Dates for Band Camp
July 31st through August 5th
9:00am – 9:00pm (Saturday August 5th will have a modified schedule)
– On the first day of camp students will arrive at the large gym to check in and begin with introductions. Each day’s schedule will be communicated to students.
– Lunch break will be from 12:00-1:30 and Dinner break will be from 4:30-6:00. We encourage students to either bring their meals with them each day or find a way to get food delivered to them.
– Please eat a good breakfast before arriving at Foothill, it is important that you are taking care of your body throughout the week.
Attendance
Attendance at our band camp week is vital to getting a great start to the season. Please review the dates and times above. Students are expected to attend the entire week of band camp. Please note that generally speaking, during the week of camp members will participate in numerous rehearsal activities both inside and outside. These activities train the members in the development of the overall production. Abundant water breaks and mental decompression breaks are scheduled throughout the day.
What to expect/how to prepare
This is a physical activity and we will be outside a lot. Please prepare now by drinking lots of water, going outside to get acclimated to the sun, and eating healthy meals. This will help you be more prepared for camp and by you being prepared and healthy then we will be more successful in the long run. Getting a good night’s sleep is also important, the more rest you get the more attentive you will be at camp.
Items to bring
- Sunscreen – at least SPF 30
- Hat
- Large water bottle
- We suggest something reusable and large
- Students will be able to refill their bottle.
- Wear comfortable athletic clothing and athletic footwear (Tennis shoes)
- No open-toed shoes, flip-flops, crocs, or even converse
- No jeans, or restricting clothing, you need to wear something that you can move around in
- Black binder with sheet protectors (except for color guard)
- Pencils
- Instrument/Equipment
- Woodwinds check to see if you have reeds, brass players make sure your valves are moving)
Staying in Contact
We currently communicate in three ways with our parents:
- Email – You are on our distribution list if you receive this email.
- Band App – Please download the Band App using these links:
- Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id542613198?mt=8
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhn.android.band&hl=en
- Once you have Band installed, please click this invite: https://band.us/n/a2a17e7dwdUfv
- Website – All email communication we send out is a post on our website: www.foothillmusic.org
Calendar
Please take a look at our Calendar which includes all rehearsal days, concerts, football games, and competitions. It is very important that all students and families have this calendar easily accessible and these dates are checked with your families calendars.
I am looking forward to an amazing season ahead of us and can’t wait to work with everyone here at Foothill. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
| Moises Fagundes Director of Bands Foothill High School P: 925-461-6600 x6648 E: MFagundes@pleasantonusd.net |