Monday, August 3
8:00a – Meet and Greet; Discussion: Schedule and Expectations & Assign Field Numbers
8:30a – Stretching Routine (Full Band in Attendance Circle)
9:00a – Basic Marching Fundamentals (Full Band)
- Attention (Points of Attention)
- Mark Time
- Forward March (8-5)
10:00a – Instrumental Warm-Up and Playing Fundamentals
- Woodwinds – Pam Potter
- Brass – Chris Walls
- Percussion – Juan Arenas
11:00a – Marching Fundamentals Review (Full Band)
- Review Above Fundamentals
- Add Step-Size Variations
16-5
12-5
6-5
4-5
12:00p – LUNCH (sack lunch on campus)
12:30p – Instrumental Playing Fundamentals
- Scales
- Rhythm Exercises
- Intonation Exercises
2:00p – Marching Fundamentals
- Review Above Fundamentals
- Backward March (8-5)
- Slide Movements
3:30p – Instrumental Practice
- ‘Opener’ Exercises (Designed by Valiant)
- Introduce Opener
- Memorization Techniques
4:30p – Marching Fundamentals (w/ instruments)
- Review Fundamentals
- Include Horn Carriage/Playing Position
- Instrumental Warm‐Up/Scales & Mark Time
5:00p – DISMISS
6:30p – Student Leaders Meet for Dinner with Chris Walls
- Discuss Platoon Competition/Certification Drill
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Motivational Strategies
- Prepare Students for Tomorrow’s Opening Discussion
Tuesday, August 4
8:00a – Group Discussion: What do you want to get out of this camp?
8:30a – Stretching Routine
8:45a – Marching Fundamentals (Students in Platoons)
- Review & Refine Yesterday’s Fundamental
10:00a – Instrumental Warm‐Up and Playing Fundamentals (Sectionals)
- Breathing Exercises
- Long-Tones (Intonation)
- Scales
- ‘Opener’ Exercises
- Rehearse ‘Opener’ (Memorize)
11:00a – Marching Fundamentals
- Follow-the-Leader ( Attendance Circle)
- Explain Drill Chart Reading
- Position Set’s one and two
12:00p – LUNCH (sack lunch on campus)
12:30p – Instrumental Rehearsal (Sectionals)
- Playing Fundamentals (Shortened Version)
- ‘Second Musical Selection’ Exercises (designed by Valiant)
- Rehearse ‘Second Musical Selection’
- Review ‘Opener’ & Play from Memory
2:00p – Marching Rehearsal
- Review Follow-the-Leader (Attendance Circle)
- Review Set’s One & Two
- Set Remainder of the ‘Opener’
3:30p – Instrumental Practice (Full Band)
- Warm-Up (Focus on Intonation, Articulation, & Balance)
- Rehearse ‘Opener’
– Chunk by Drill Sets & Memorize
– Mark Time Throughout - Read-Through ‘Second Selection’
4:30p – Marching Fundamentals (w/ instruments)
- Set ‘Opener to Music’ in Chunks
- Play through ‘Opener’ w/o Music in Set One (Marking Time)
5:00p – DISMISS
6:30p – Student Leaders Meet for Dinner (w/o instructor’s)
- What can we do to help the band improve?
- What were the difficulties about teaching our peers?
- How can I become more aware?
Wednesday, August 5
8:00a – Leaders: Meet w/ Chris Walls for Marching Fundamentals Review
8:30a – Stretching Routine (Full Band)
8:45a – Marching Fundamentals (Students in Platoons)
- Review & Refine Current Fundamentals
- Teach X‐Box
10:00a – Instrumental Warm-Up and Playing Fundamentals (Sectionals)
- Breathing Exercises
- Long-Tones (Intonation)
- Scales
- ‘Second Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse & Memorize ‘Second Selection’
- Review ‘Opener’
11:00a – Marching Rehearsal (w/o instruments)
- Set Second Drill
- Review First Drill
12:00p – LUNCH (sack lunch on campus)
12:30p – Instrumental Rehearsal (Sectionals)
- Playing Fundamentals (Shortened Version)
- ‘Third Musical Selection’ Exercises (designed by Valiant)
- Rehearse & Memorize ‘Third Musical Selection’
- Review ‘Second Selection’ & Play from Memory
2:00p – Marching Rehearsal (w/ Instruments)
- Review Second Drill (Marking Time)
- Review First Drill (playing and moving)
3:30p – Instrumental Practice (Full Band)
- Warm-Up (Focus on Intonation, Articulation, & Balance)
- Rehearse ‘Third Selection’
– Chunk by Drill Sets & Memorize
– Mark Time Throughout - Read-Through ‘Second Selection’
4:30p – Marching Fundamentals (w/ instruments)
- Set ‘Second Selection to Music’ in Chunks
- Play through ‘Opener and Second Selection’ with Movement
5:00p – DISMISS
Thursday, August 6
8:00a – Stretching Routine (Full Band)
8:15a – Drum Majors Review Certification Drill w/ Full Band
8:45a – Marching Fundamentals (Students in Platoons)
- Review & Refine Current Fundamentals
- Refine Certification Drill
10:00a – Instrumental Warm‐Up and Playing Fundamentals (Sectionals)
- Breathing Exercises
- Long-Tones (Intonation)
- Scales
- ‘Second Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse & Memorize ‘Second Selection’
- Review ‘Opener’
11:00a – Marching Rehearsal (w/o instruments)
- Set Third Drill
- Review First & Second Drill
12:00p – LUNCH (sack lunch on campus)
12:30p – Instrumental Rehearsal (Sectionals)
- Playing Fundamentals (Shortened Version)
- Review ‘Third Musical Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse & Memorize ‘Third Musical Selection’
- Review ‘Second Musical Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse ‘Second Musical Selection’
- Review ‘First Musical Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse ‘First Musical Selection’
2:00p – Marching Rehearsal (w/ Instruments)
- Review Third Drill in Chunks & Run Through
- Review Second Drill in Chunks & Run Through
- Review First Drill in Chunks & Run Through
3:30p – Instrumental Practice (Full Band)
- Warm-Up (Focus on Intonation, Articulation, & Balance)
- Rehearse All Musical Selections, Chunk & Memorize (Marking Time)
4:30p – Marching Fundamentals (w/ instruments)
- Run Through All Sets with Counts
- Run Through All Sets with Music
5:00p – DISMISS
6:30p – Band Dinner/Activity (with parents & community leaders)
Friday, August 7
8:00a – Stretching Routine (Full Band)
8:15a – Drum Majors Review Certification Drill w/ Full Band
8:45a – Marching Rehearsal (w/o instruments)
- Review & Refine Drill (w/ counts)
10:00a – Instrumental Warm-Up and Playing Fundamentals (Sectionals)
- Breathing Exercises
- Long‐Tones (Intonation)
- Scales
- Review & Refine All Music (marking time & drill visualization)
11:00a – Marching Rehearsal (w/ instruments)
- Review & Refine Weak Areas
12:00p – LUNCH (sack lunch on campus)
12:30p – Instrumental Rehearsal (Sectionals)
- Playing Fundamentals (Shortened Version)
- Review ‘Third Musical Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse & Memorize ‘Third Musical Selection’
- Review ‘Second Musical Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse ‘Second Musical Selection’
- Review ‘First Musical Selection’ Exercises
- Rehearse ‘First Musical Selection’
2:00p – Marching Rehearsal (w/ Instruments)
- Review & Refine Weak Areas
- Run-Through Show
- Review & Refine Weak Areas
- Run-Through Show
- Etc.
3:15p – Platoon Rehearsal
- Last Chance for Platoons to Refine Certification Drill
4:00p – Platoon Competition & Cook-Out (Organized by Student Leaders)
4:45p – Show Execution for Parents
5:00p – DISMISS
*Schedule subject to change.