adjusted MARCHING BEARS BAND CAMP 2020
ALL SUMMER ACTIVITIES WILL BE VOLUNTARY FOR 2020.
STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE A HEALTHY BREAKFAST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO CAMPUS DAILY.
STUDENTS WILL NEED SNACKS, AND PLENTY OF WATER.
STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING BAND WATER COOLER, SUNSCREEN, A HAT, SUNGLASSES, AND INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT
STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE A HEALTHY BREAKFAST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO CAMPUS DAILY.
STUDENTS WILL NEED SNACKS, AND PLENTY OF WATER.
STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING BAND WATER COOLER, SUNSCREEN, A HAT, SUNGLASSES, AND INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT
Week 1: (July 20 - 24)
9:00am – 12:00noon: Bass Drums, and Auxiliary Percussion
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard, Snare/Tenor Drums, and Mallets/Keyboards
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard, Snare/Tenor Drums, and Mallets/Keyboards
Week 2:
Monday, July 27
9:00am – 12:00noon: All Brass players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Tuesday, July 28
9:00am – 12:00noon: All Woodwind players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Wednesday, July 29
9:00am – 12:00noon: All Brass players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Thursday, July 30
9:00am – 12noon: All Woodwinds players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Friday, July 31
No Rehearsals (PRACTICE AT HOME)
9:00am – 12:00noon: All Brass players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Tuesday, July 28
9:00am – 12:00noon: All Woodwind players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Wednesday, July 29
9:00am – 12:00noon: All Brass players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Thursday, July 30
9:00am – 12noon: All Woodwinds players (outdoor rehearsal)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Color Guard and All Percussion
Friday, July 31
No Rehearsals (PRACTICE AT HOME)
Parent Informational Meeting (Sun. July 19th - 6:00pm)
We will still have a parent meeting (via Zoom) on the evening before band starts (Sunday, July 19th). During this Zoom meeting we will further discuss policies and procedures, finances, and have a live Q and A session for any questions that arise.
Student Drop Off / Pick Up
Students will need to be dropped off at the band practice field daily (Soccer Netted Field that is closest to Elizabeth Lane entrance near Middle School entrance). Students will also be picked up from this area after each day.
If weather does not permit this, students will enter/exit the building through exterior doors closest to the Middle School Bus Lanes (Main Entrance closest to the band practice field). We will send a Remind Text Alert to all of our followers in this case.
If weather does not permit this, students will enter/exit the building through exterior doors closest to the Middle School Bus Lanes (Main Entrance closest to the band practice field). We will send a Remind Text Alert to all of our followers in this case.
Coming Back to Band Activities...Is it Safe?
While there are many unknowns about the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, one thing is for certain: the importance of music in our schools and the impact it has on student's lives has not changed. In order to ease some of your concerns and hopefully provide some peace-of-mind, please click below to review information from the latest research regarding return to band activities from various scientific studies and sources.
Hall Co. Schools Infectious Disease Plan - Daily Screening of Staff and Students
In order to participate in summer rehearsals, students will have their temperature taken and recorded by a team of staff members when they arrive on campus. They will also be asked the following qualifying questions before being allowed to participate in rehearsal each day:
If a student answers Yes to any question below or has a temperature of 100.3 or higher the student can not attend rehearsal.
Are any of these true now, or have they been true in the last week?
Fever?
Cough?
Sore Throat?
Shortness of Breath?
Close contact, or cared for someone with COVID-19?
If a student answers Yes to any question below or has a temperature of 100.3 or higher the student can not attend rehearsal.
Are any of these true now, or have they been true in the last week?
Fever?
Cough?
Sore Throat?
Shortness of Breath?
Close contact, or cared for someone with COVID-19?
If a student answers "Yes" to any of these questions and/or does not pass the temperature screening, the student will not be allowed to attend rehearsal. For more information regarding screening and the Hall Co. Infectious Disease Plan, please contact Mr. Kenny Hill (Athletic Director, CBHS).
If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, please keep them home for their health and safety as well as that of others. Please email Mr. Cantrell at [email protected] to keep him informed of your child's situation.
If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, please keep them home for their health and safety as well as that of others. Please email Mr. Cantrell at [email protected] to keep him informed of your child's situation.
Social Distancing
SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.
Our drill formations for our show are being specifically written to adhere to social distance guidelines of 3 step intervals (or approx. 6 feet between each performer). Students will be expected to maintain this distance at all times (outdoors and indoors).
Rehearsal sessions will take place both outdoors (mornings) and indoors (afternoons). While indoors, students will be separated into different areas (HS Band Room, HS Chorus Room, Main Gym, Aux, Gym, MS Gym, Lunchroom, Theater, and several large classrooms) to aid in social distancing and sectional practice.
There will be several hand sanitizing stations on the practice field and in our indoor areas. Students will be encouraged to utilize sanitizer often.
Our drill formations for our show are being specifically written to adhere to social distance guidelines of 3 step intervals (or approx. 6 feet between each performer). Students will be expected to maintain this distance at all times (outdoors and indoors).
Rehearsal sessions will take place both outdoors (mornings) and indoors (afternoons). While indoors, students will be separated into different areas (HS Band Room, HS Chorus Room, Main Gym, Aux, Gym, MS Gym, Lunchroom, Theater, and several large classrooms) to aid in social distancing and sectional practice.
There will be several hand sanitizing stations on the practice field and in our indoor areas. Students will be encouraged to utilize sanitizer often.
BEFORE COMING TO REHEARSAL EACH DAY -
- Be well hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids (WATER - NO SODA) before arriving. We are not serving breakfast, so make sure you eat a well breakfast prior to arriving on campus.
- Students must bring a sack lunch to camp each day. We are not serving lunches this year.
- Bring your BEAR BAND WATER COOLER daily already filled with plenty of ice and water.
EACH STUDENT WILL BE RECEIVING A PERSONALIZE ONE GALLON PURPLE WATER COOLER (see below).
WHAT TO WEAR / BRING TO CAMP DAILY (All of these are required for every member).
- Large colored, loose fitting clothing (NO JEANS or other long pants).
- Comfortable shoes (no flip flops, sandals, or boots).
- Bear Band Water Cooler and/or bag/cooler for snacks/cold rags)
- Sack Lunch (see above)
- Large Beach Towel (to use to sit on outside during breaks)
- All Instruments/Equipment (instrument, music, sticks, reeds, flags, etc.). No Equipment can be shared at this time.
Per GHSA and Hall Co. Schools Guidelines, No Visitors will be permitted to attend these rehearsals during this time. Once we receive permission, we will offer parents/guardians the opportunity to see our rehearsals/performances as we've done in the past.
MARCHING BAND FEES
We are asking parents to be flexible over the next few months, and give CBBA and the Directors as much grace as possible as changes come up. Because we cannot guarantee how much of our Marching Band season will follow a traditional path and what will have to be modified, we are going to run payments a little differently for this year. We are going to implement a "pay as we go" plan. This "pay as we go plan" will help CBBA and families remain flexible as the season unfolds. CBBA can assure you that band fees will not increase beyond the already stated fees in the registration packet. But this allows us to pass on any savings should activities be scaled down.
CBBA will be collecting the initial payment of $200, July 20, the first week of band camp. This will cover the costs associated with band camp and initial set up of the season. The remainder of the payment schedule is below. Any changes to the following payments will be communicated to families as soon as possible.
CBBA will be collecting the initial payment of $200, July 20, the first week of band camp. This will cover the costs associated with band camp and initial set up of the season. The remainder of the payment schedule is below. Any changes to the following payments will be communicated to families as soon as possible.
WINDS & PERCUSSION -
$200 - July 20th - Band Camp
$100 - July 20th - School Owned Instrument Fees (students using school owned instruments)
$200 - August 15th
$135 - September 15th
$200 - July 20th - Band Camp
$100 - July 20th - School Owned Instrument Fees (students using school owned instruments)
$200 - August 15th
$135 - September 15th
COLOR GUARD -
$270 - July 20th - Band Camp
$70 - July 20th - Spirit uniform fees (returning vets will need to have their items signed off on to skip this payment)
$200 - August 15th
$135 - September 15th
For Color Guard families: If competition uniforms are ordered we will collect those funds at a later time. This cost is not included in the above schedule.
$270 - July 20th - Band Camp
$70 - July 20th - Spirit uniform fees (returning vets will need to have their items signed off on to skip this payment)
$200 - August 15th
$135 - September 15th
For Color Guard families: If competition uniforms are ordered we will collect those funds at a later time. This cost is not included in the above schedule.
Please do not hesitate to contact Pam Furry, CBBA Treasurer, if you have any questions or concerns regarding these fees. If your family needs an adjusted payment schedule please let her know and we will work it out on a one on one basis. If you have credit on your account to apply to this year's fees, she will email you a statement. Also, please contact Pam if you have multiple children in Marching Band so credits can be applied as necessary.
FUNDRAISERS - COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Please keep in mind that CBBA will still plan to hold fundraisers this year. As our financial need becomes more clear, we will let families know how they can best support the band's fundraising efforts. And as always, if you are aware of a business that would be willing to sponsor the band, please pass along the contact information to Stacy & Mike Loverde at [email protected].
Band Camp T-Shirts
Each student will be receiving a Band Camp 2020 T-Shirt (see below) in addition to the traditional black compression shirt (worn underneath the band uniform) and a show shirt for our 2020 production "Another Brick in the Wall" (which will be designed by the band student leadership team). All of these shirts are included in band fees.
We will send information out to parents/guardians once we have a design on our show shirts and pricing.
We will send information out to parents/guardians once we have a design on our show shirts and pricing.
We sincerely appreciate everyone's continued flexibility with the complexities of scheduling summer band events we have encountered this year. While we are confident of the plan created to start the season, the schedule is subject to further changes based on changes to school district policies moving forward.