Band Camp and Summer Information:

Newsletter for incoming families: click here.

Summer Music Rehearsals:

Tuesday June 8: First summer music rehearsal. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Band room.

Thursday July 15: Second summer music rehearsal. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Band room.

Please attend if you are in town.

Registration Night: Pay your dues, get fitted for marching uniform, order continuity clothes, Dinkles, and meals for band camp, submit forms. Notary available at school.

Thursday July 29: 7 pm. Registration Night for 11th and 12th graders

Friday July 30: 7 pm. Registration Night for 9th and 10th graders.

WHAT TO DO ON REGISTRATION NIGHT:

1. Pay band dues in full OR make arrangements to go on a payment plan.
2. Fill out Permission to Travel/Medical Treatment Form at home and get it notarized (free at Registration Night and Band Camp).
3. Fill out Continuity Form order form for marching T-shirt and shorts (plus Band Polo for first-time marchers.)
4. First time marchers: order band marching shoes (Dinkles). Returning marchers: order replacements if needed.
5. Get fitted for the band uniform
6. Pay for instrumental rental ($50 per semester) if you are renting a school instrument.
7. Parents, join the Band Parent Association and receive a free BPA t-shirt with your dues. Membership Application and description of committees.

Preparation Days:

Tuesday July 27: Band Council Day 9 am - 1 pm.

Wednesday July 28: Percussion Rehearsal Day

Friday July 30: Leadership Day 9 am - 1 pm

Saturday July 31: Freshman (Gunkie) Day. 9 am - 1 pm. Wear a light-colored T-shirt and shorts, covered shoes with socks, and sunscreen. Bring lots of water (2 liters or more), a hat and a snack. Please be in the band room by 8:45 am. You will learn the fundamentals of becoming a Marching Nole.

Chaperone Meeting: Wednesday August 18 in band room, 6:30 pm. All Dividends must register at the SCPS website every year, starting in July.

Band Camp: August 2 - 6 (Monday - Friday), 9 am - 9 pm, SHS Band Room (You will be outside marching in the evening and in the gym during the day... so dress accordingly. See checklist below.)

MARCHING HANDBOOK (Coming soon): Marching and Procedures Handbook 2010 - Please print out the page that requires your signature and turn it in.

Food During Band Camp:

Breakfast: Make sure you eat a sufficient breakfast every morning, including whole grain (complex carbohydrates) and protein. Band Camp requires a lot of stamina, so make sure your body is fueled well. One bowl of cheerios or one slice of toast with jam will NOT be enough to carry you through lunch.

Lunch: YOU MUST BRING A LUNCH AND SNACK FROM HOME.

Dinner: For your convenience, the Band Parents provide dinner in the cafeteria every day during band camp. All meals come with a bag of chips, cookies and choice of soda or water. You can order a double-portion on any day for additional cost. Pay for these meals at registration night.

Or, if you prefer you can bring a bagged dinner from home every day.

Readiness checklist for Band Camp and Gunkie Day:

• Shorts recommended, within dress code. Long jeans will be too hot. Long pants in a thinner material will be fine.
• Light-colored T-shirt that covers your shoulders. Dark colors absorb heat. Tank tops do not protect your shoulders and the back of your neck, which are typical danger spots for skin cancer.
• Hat that protects your face and neck.
• Sunscreen. UV-A and UV-B protection.
• Tennis shoes. No sandals, no flip flops. You cannot march in those.
• Socks. Your feet are going to sweat...
• Big container of water or camelback. (minimum 2 liters)
• Ear plugs for percussion.

School starts: Monday August 16.

First football game (Pre-season): Friday August 27, Home, Deltona. The Band Calendar will be updated with the new Football schedule soon. At this game, we will be a "pep" band - we will play in the stands only, nothing on the field this week. We will wear our black band polos tucked into long blue jeans, and band shoes. If belts are worn, they must be plain black. No jewelry.

After-school band rehearsals during marching season:

• Wednesdays 1:45 - 5 pm
• Thursdays 2:45 - 5 pm

Words to the SHS Alma Mater

Hail to thee our alma mater
Memories dear and true
Light of life and comrades loyal
Always follow through
Lift your voices
Sing your praises
Over hills and dale
Hail to thee our alma mater,
Seminole High all hail.

Band Dues: Band dues are: $200 for returning marchers, $250 for first-time marchers (Gunkies). Make checks payable to SHS BPA.

While band is an optional activity, we want every student to be able to afford to participate. If you have special financial issues, please contact the Board Treasurer-Student Accounts, as soon as possible via email (link to whichever treasurer this is, one two or 3). They will work confidentially with you to make arrangements.