The Cal High Marching Band & Color Guard program has a strong tradition of excellence tracing back decades. At Band Camp, you'll become part of that tradition! Spend a week bonding with your fellow bandmates in sections, working on technique and learning fun music.  By the end of camp, you'll feel right at home with the Cal High Band!

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We will be monitoring camp activities to ensure students are getting plenty of water breaks and time in the shade. The majority of camp will be outdoors, so it is very important that all students bring the proper items to have a successful and safe experience.

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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
 

• Be on time and prepared. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled rehearsal time.

• Be respectful of the equipment and the space you use. If you borrow an instrument from the school, treat it as you would your personal instrument. Help clean up all spaces at the end of rehearsal blocks.

• There will be time for fun and games, and time for focus and hard work.  Be respectful toward your instructional staff.

• Have fun and be willing to meet new people! The people you meet at band camp may end up becoming your best friends!

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WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:
 

• Hat and sunglasses

• Backpack 

• Sunscreen

• Lunch

• A mechanical pencil and 3-ring binder with sheet protectors for all music/exercises (instrumentalists only, not guard)

• Rehearsal Water Jug (must be at least 32 oz; half-gallon recommended: Coleman 1-gallon Beverage Cooler Jug)

• Flip Folders and Lyres (required for wind musicians, see Mr. Rugani if you are unsure of which one to buy)

  • Flip Folders​

  • Brass Lyres

  • Woodwind Lyres

• Ear protection (required for drumline members), recommended: Vic Firth Regular High Fidelity Ear Plugs

• Wind players: Instrument in working condition, including mouthpiece/extra reeds.

• Shoe lace or string to hang dotbook around neck during rehearsal

• 3x5 spiral notebook for drill (provided at Band Camp)

Color Guard: Please wear clothing you can stretch in. Your hair must be pulled back away from your face. No obtrusive jewelry.

All members: Please keep in mind that you will be moving all day. Dress in comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes. No jeans. No sandals/flip flops. 

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